The False Genius

Chapter 1: False Accusation

"You murderer."

It was surprising, I'd never guess she'll call me that considering I'm not one. Many questions appeared in my head. But me, a murderer? Last time I checked I only cripple my opponents, not killed them. But I should listen, as not many people knew about the Matsou family.

"Alright, let's go somewhere else." I said, I already understood the following conversation should be private.

"Lead the way, Ayanokouji-senpai." Nanase waddled behind me, like a little duckling.

I should head to my room for a private conversation, since speaking out in the open could be risky. After all, outsiders could be very troublesome to deal with. I headed out towards the dormitory with little Nanase, I heard a voice from behind that stopped me.

"Ayanokouji!" Sudou shouted, he rushed up to me looking worried.

"What is it now, Sudou?" I said, I've got a situation I need to deal with right away.

"You're fucking hand!" Sudo yelled, he pointed at my hand, blood was still dripping.

"Oh, I forgot about that. Don't worry about it, I'll get it patched up." I said nonchalantly, I could just bandage this and move on after all.

I grabbed Nanase's arm, and moved out of the back, leaving Horikita and Sudou to process everything, after the events with Housen, and all. I took Nanase with me, and went to the front of the dorms. We walked upstairs to my dormitory, and stood in front of my door. I picked the card key from my pocket and unlocked the door.

"You can sit on the bed if you want, I'll just stay on the ground." I said, as I pulled out my shoes. Nanase followed suit, leaving her shoes outside, and plopped down the bed.

"Continue, with your nonsense." I said.

"It isn't nonsense, Matsou's dad dead because of you!" Nanase lashed out at me.

"And what actions did I take to kill him?" I mused.

"His father's life was completely crushed, while his son has to endure endless suffering of not being accepted anywhere. All because of you." Nanase cried out.

"Really now?" I replied.

"Not only his father, Eiichirou died because of your actions. You're a mistake. You're evil, I'll do everything it takes to bring you back to the White Room, even if it kills me. I'll prevent any more tragedy from ever happening. I may not know what a 'White Room' is, but if it means you're trapped there from the rest of your life. No family should ever suffer like that." Nanase spoke with all of her emotions.

"Oh cry me a river, why don't you?" I'm losing my patience very quickly.

"What did yo-" Nanase growled before I cut her off.

"I may not be a scientist, but last time I checked expelling me doesn't bring Eiichirou back to life." I spat out as much venom as I could.

I acting out of character, I'm getting worked up over a brainless conversation. I'm agitated that we're conversing about the Matsou Family. Don't get me wrong, I'm truly indebted to them for giving me the freedom I'd never get back at that hell hole, called the "White Room."

"It may not be much, but if I expel you, then your father will apologize, and set things right with Eiichirou's remaining family members, he shouldn't die in vain!" Nanase yelled, tears streamed down her cheek.

"That old man will never apologize to anyone, Tsukishiro is just using you." I took a deep breath to emphasize what I'm about to say next.

"Like the tool you are." I finished.

I didn't break eye contact with Nanase during our whole conversation. My words seem to have an impact on her, I caught her lowering her head as if inferring something. She must've realised everything I said, was reasonable.

"Even so, it doesn't change anything. So what, if they're using me? As long Eiichirou's revenge could be carried out it's all fine to me." Nanase wiped her tears from her face, giving a look of determination.

"You realized that Matsou's dad wanted me to come here, right? In the end you're the one going against his wish-" Before I could finish, she cut me off.

"No, that's wrong. I'll admit I could care less for Eiichirou's dad, but it wasn't Eiichirou's wish at all. He had to suffer, his father cost him EVERYTHING!" Nanase screamed in my face.

"I-I just wish I could see him." Nanase went back to sobbing.

Nanase went from yelling to sobbing in an instant. She's a broken woman, like a certain someone I know. I was able to turn that someone into a pawn. As I'm thinking, Nanase suddenly grabbed my collar.

"Bring him back!" Nanase screamed.

"GIVE HIM BACK TO ME!"

"I HAVEN'T EVEN TOLD HIM ABOUT MY FEELINGS!"

"LET ME SEE HIS SMILE AGAIN!"

"LET ME SEE HIM AGAIN, GOD DAMMIT!"

"JUST, let me see him again." Nanase voice went down, as she's currently sobbing on my chest.

But, what is this feeling in my chest? It doesn't hurt, but it feels heavy. I witnessed something tonight that changed my point of view. Nanase's broken, she's striving to see someone she'll never see again, her feeling of loss. What is this feeling in my chest, what is it? I instantly realise my own emotions.

Guilt.

How ironic, someone who's supposed to be emotionless. Someone who'll sacrifice anyone without a second thought. Someone who'll think of everyone as a stepping stone. Someone who's a horrible human being. But sadly, guilt isn't enough to make me sorry.

"You said you want to see Eiichirou again, correct?" I asked.

"Of course, I want to see him." Nanase predictably whispered.

I suddenly grabbed both of her arms, I held it with a tight grip. I lifted her chin so she could face me, I moved my head down so I could look her right in the eyes. However this isn't a romantic gesture, I'm trying to create here. I lost all emotion in my eyes, giving it an empty feel, as I filled the emptiness with all of the darkness I could.

Nanase held a scared expression, she became a deer in the headlights.

"Then kill yourself, why don't you?"I added a deep tone with my voice.

Nanase tried to move away, but my grip on her shoulder tightened. She fell to her knees powerless to do anything. She tried to resist, but she has already lost all of her strength.

"I'll let you know Nanase, I won't hurt you, but instead I'll let you go, for now." I signaled for her to leave.

"Don't take this the wrong way, you need to grow. I just want you to be at your peak, before I devour you and your land of make believe. I destroy you and Class 1-D in an instant. But don't worry I'll spare you, after all you're my favorite kouhai." I gave one final goodbye.

I let go of her shoulder, she quickly got up on her feet. Nanase took the opportunity to escape, she quickly put on her socks, then followed by her shoes. Nanase walked out of my room. I got up from my seat, and went to close the door. Setting up each lock to secure my room. I decided to take out my phone to see my feed. I got a notification from only 5 minutes ago, it's from a certain devil.

[I'm heading over Senpai, cook some food for me ;) ]

That little demon spawn.

I guess I need to set up dinner. Ah how bothersome since I was hoping I could get some sleep, but sadly I couldn't. I'm cautious to call over Kei, to keep an eye on her, while I cook dinner. After all she did, steal my knife after all. Hopefully Kei wouldn't be mad, if someone is joining us.