The Defectives (CotE x Male Reader)

Dark Past

(A/N: Hey guys! I was really busy for the whole week, but still, I managed to progress the chapter a bit by bit for the last few days. Anyway, I hope you'll enjoy it and I apologize for any mistakes I made.)

(Y/N)'s POV

Somewhere in this group of students was the VIP. We still had time until the discussion period began. Like last time, I was the first to arrive. I'd come early to observe everyone's behavior.

A group of Class C girls were the first people to enter. They were chatting loudly, looking like they were enjoying their conversation quite a bit. However, when they saw me, they instantly lowered their voices and sounded disgusted. They made sure to sit a good distance away from me. Next in was Yukimura, who was grinning. We briefly exchanged glances, and then he sat near me. He didn't seem particularly different from his usual self.

Next came the Class A group, Machida and Takemoto. Morishige came in by himself. Since they'd decided not to discuss anything, they once again sat at the far end of the room, close to the Class C girls.

Manabe: Ah, Machida-kun.

The group of Class C girls approached Machida.

Manabe: Hey, Machida-kun, today after all this ends, do you want to hang out with us? We haven't found someone yet.

Machida: Huh? Let's see...

(Y/N): 'Hmm... Machida usually does not participate in the discussion. But it seems like all the other girls in the group are interested in him.'

The girls were probably inviting Machida to hang out because they'd given up on finding the VIP. Or maybe that was part of their plan. Was this how men and women formed relationships? Machida didn't seem perturbed by this. In fact, he looked pleased.

Next came the other Class D students: the Professor and Karuizawa. Rather than coming here together, it looked like they'd arrived at the same time by sheer coincidence. Karuizawa appeared openly disgusted by the Professor's presence. After they entered, she quickly moved toward the back of the room.

Karuizawa: Hey, that's my seat.

She placed her left hand on her hip while glaring at the Class C girls. After seeing them being so friendly with Machida, she seemed even more frustrated.

Manabe: Huh?

Karuizawa: I said, that's my seat. Move.

Manabe: I don't know what you're on about. Can't you see I'm talking to Machida-kun right now?

Karuizawa: Hey, Machida-kun. Could you please tell her that you want me next to you?

Machida looked a little troubled by the situation, hesitating over which girl he should pick. However, Karuizawa quickly inserted herself between Manabe and Machida, and grabbed his hand.

Karuizawa: How about we spend some time together, just the two of us? Or have you promised that girl you'll go with her? I hate womanizers, so if you're going to hang out with that girl...

Machida: Huh? Wait, I...

(Y/N): 'Wait, wasn't Karuizawa going out with Hirata?'

The "just the two of us" part really seemed to strike a chord with Machida. It appeared he'd made his decision.

Machida: Excuse me, but would you please move? That's the seat Karuizawa's been sitting in.

Manabe: Huh? What the hell? Ugh, this is bull.

The girls, looking upset, promptly got up and left. Karuizawa moved into the empty seat. Actually, she scooted so close that she was practically glued to Machida. Seriously, they were right next to each other, their bodies pressed together. Karuizawa's actions didn't seem petty or frivolous to me, but that was probably because I already knew what kind of person she was.