Ayanokouji POV
I'm staring down at the mastermind who reveals himself as a White Room student from the 4th generation. To my knowledge, I thought I was the only survivor, but I guess I was wrong. Did "that man" knew that I was enrolling here and brought Daigo here to take me back?
"What's wrong Kiyotaka? not happy to see me?" he said in a sarcastic tone
"Of course, you wouldn't be, at least according to that face of yours. Seriously even when you were 9 years old, that face of yours hasn't change." He added
"If you're going to bring me back, then you know that I won't allow it." I spoke
"Woah, let's not get hasty there. I'm not here to take you back...yet, I'm here to defeat you first. Prove that I can surpass the Masterpiece" he said
"Is that so?" I asked
"Listen you may have forgotten but I know you well Kiyotaka, in fact we've known each other for a long time" he said
"I know you like to play piano and do calligraphy while I play violin and do drawing" I have to admit, he does have incredible talent. Definitely that of a White room student.
"So, what do you want from me?" I asked
"I just want to talk" he replied as he walked towards me as we come face to face.
He's the same height as me and his eyes are as cold as mine.
"You really have grown huh? but tell me, why choose a school like this in the first place?" he asked
"The simple answer is that I want a peaceful life" I replied as he suddenly laughed
"hahahhahaha, that's it? that's why you left? Just for peace?"
"Listen Kiyotaka, you know that life is never peaceful. Society regardless of if it's organized, there will always be chaos behind." he stated
"People fought for equality, but there was no equality to begin with" he added
"That is true" I said
"However, your father created us because we came from this unequal society. We live different lives, but you know that some of us aren't destined to live a normal life"
"Yes, we all live different lives, that's what makes us humans unique." I spoke
"Yes, human, but I know you well enough that you aren't human even at a young age"
"Is that how you see me?"
"Yes, because your father turned you into a monster like me. Accept it, this is who you are after all" he said
"Let's get to the point, tell me, are you working with Ryuen?" I asked
"Well yes but I decided to betray him since I only needed him to test some loopholes that this school has." he said
"You know why Class C got 0 points back at the Island exam? It's because I'm the cause of it." he added
"Guess that also explains how you managed to change the leader's name when Horikita retired. You also did that too?"
"Yes Kiyotaka, I was behind that too."
"The Zodiac exam?" I asked
"That one was easy since I just did a little convincing to the poor soul who was the VIP" he replied
"And Kushida?"
"I already know her true nature from the beginning, come on don't tell me you didn't figure that out from the start?" he said in a mocking tone
"I just didn't interact with Kushida a lot that's all"
"hmph, you have gotten sloppy since you left. But I do respect you."
"In fact, you're the reason why I endured the harsh training that the White Room brought upon me. When I saw that blank face of yours and how you managed to defeat those adults at the age of 9 was exhilarating. I saw you as a hero, but because you left. You've become an enemy not just to your father, but to me as well."
Daigo seems to know a lot about me but why can't I remember him? Just who exactly are you?
"Tell me, something"
"hmm?
"Just who are you?"
"I'm just a normal person like everyone else"
"No, I know you're hiding something but since it's unlikely you'll tell me then I'll take my leave"
"Wait, do you really wanna who I really am?" he asked
"Yes, I do"
"Well, I can't tell you my whole story, but I can tell you this"
"I'm just like you in a way. I see people as tools since the only way to reach success is use others to my advantage. I only respect those that are strong while the weak deserved to be used and thrown away. Class D is an example, a class full of easily manipulated defectives. Even Ryuen, his ideology of violence, I used to that to sow discord among the weak."
"So, you made a deal with Ryuen to mess with Class D?" I asked
"Yes, however given how your class has interfered that one time which was the trial. I had to change plans. I threw Ryuen off the bus on the island and decided that Class D has already served its purpose"
"So, you're saying that you were going to destroy Class D?"
"Yes, but in reality, I don't intend on destroying that pathetic class. I'm only using them for show. I used them to get your attention. Show you that I could control the people around me if I wanted to" he said with an arrogant tone
"So, they're just means to an end I see"
"That's right. I don't care about rising up classes. I'm just here to remind you who you are up against, and besides I'm planning to transfer to a different class anyways, because I know you have your own puppet to play with who has been suspicious of me."
"Is it Karuizawa Kei?"
"So, you know that too?"
"I noticed that you were close with her at the sports festival which already made me guess that you also have someone from Class D that you are controlling" Daigo explained
"Anyways, I guess you haven't lost a step after all Kiyotaka. I'll be leaving now" he said as he walked pass me
"Ohh before I go, how's Matsuo doing?"
The moment he mentioned that name, my brain somehow felt a crack. I don't know what this feeling is, but I have to compose myself.
'You know that name? how?"
He got closer to me and whispered
"Because I killed him"
I don't know what this is but somehow something broke in me. I couldn't take in on what he said. Is he admitting something that I'm not aware of. Wait I remember. Those flashbacks I had when I heard his name the first time. There was a boy with a knife with someone's blood spilled on the ground and another man which I thought was Matsuo, burned to death but this time it there was someone in the background who was laughing as he burned. Those same crimson eyes. No...it can't be, so this means...
Is Matsuo really dead? and he caused it?
I can feel something within me, a rage that I've never had before. This guy actually killed the one who actually cared for me after I left the White Room? I
"You're lying" I said with my tone changing into something I've never used before
"Lie? listen Kiyotaka, even though I'm a manipulative and a lying piece of crap. Why would I lie to you Kiyotaka. I saw him and heard him scream in pain. His last words have been only "help me!" as I laughed at his burning corpse but it's not just your beloved butler, but also his son, Eichiro was it? His blood was in my hands, but no one suspected that I did it since I did cover my tracks well after all"
This...monster even killed Matsuo's son? "That man" must've been behind this, only he can order someone to do something like this. I can't let my anger get the best of me but the fact he said those things so calmly as if it's just ordinary to him. I can't...
Let him get away with this
As he was about to walk away. I turned him around and grabbed him by the neck colliding him to the wall with my strength. I've never felt anger like this before, but I can't hold it in anymore with everything he said.
I began to strangle him with all I got as he struggled to talk.
"ughahfghah, y-yes..ughfh...that's....the masterpiece...ughghg..I've been...waiting for!"
I continue to strangle him, making him suffer.
"Looks like... I-I finally..hughhgu...managed...to....ackghggf...change that face of yours.'
I didn't realize it, but my face has changed slightly. I was gritting my teeth slightly and my eyes has also changed.
"How..ever...this..ughg....won't...stop me" he said as he suddenly hit a knee strike into my gut. It didn't hurt much but he managed to push me back.
He ran towards me with a fist in which I blocked it. I returned a punch back, but he easily blocked that. How is he as fast as me?
We both exchanged blows but neither of us have gotten tired or look like we took any damage at all. We were both even. I try landing a roundhouse kick but to my surprise, he blocks it with only with his hand.
"Not bad Kiyotaka, looks like your fighting skills haven't changed" he said as I stood back.
He's strong for sure, maybe as strong as me. I can't believe there would be someone who can be on the same level as me in terms of fighting. He literally predicted most of my moves and even withstood my kick with only his hand.
"That was pretty good, but I can tell that you were holding back" he said as he dusted his uniform
"I can say the same to you" I said
"Well now that you know the truth, what is your action?" he asked, to be honest, from everything that I've heard. I don't have yet a clue.
"Well, if you can't answer, then find that answer for yourself"
"It's nice meeting you again Kiyotaka" he said as he finally left
I was all alone, trying to reflect everything that occurred. I looked at both of my hands and realized that this was my first time fighting out of my own rage. It never happened to me in my entire life, but if what he said about murdering Matsuo and his son is true, then this could be the most troublesome thing that I have to deal with. For now, I'll deal with him alone when the time comes.
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Daigo Haru, I will end you