Classroom of the Elite: OC the unpolished diamond

Volume 3: End of the exam

Chapter 9

Ayanokoji Pov:

Kushida: We must hurry up Ayanokoji-kun, Horikita-san!

Kushida told us that Fukazawa was likely in danger and explained that she found his leader cards along with some bandages near this one.  

She inferred that he likely had an accident last night, lost the leader card, and possibly hurt himself, given the bandages. 

Now, it was me, Horikita, and Kushida heading towards the spot where she had found Fukazawa's card. 

The three of us decided to go search for Fukazawa and leave Sakura and Yamauchi to find some final provisions before warning Chabashira-Sensei about the situation.

Ayanokoji: I just hope that leaving Yamuachi alone with Sakura will not create any problem...

Horikita: You're right, Kushida-san, we must hurry up, that's why...

Suddenly, Horikita stopped running, and Kushida and I did the same to listen to what she had to say.

Horikita: So, you found the card and bandages in this direction, Kushida-san, correct?

Kushida: Yes, we need to search this area for Fukazawa or look for any clues.

Horikita: That's why the best decision is to separate us so we can find him more quickly.

Kushida: ...

Horikita's idea was undeniably the most logical and efficient way to locate him faster. 

However, Kushida doesn't appear to agree with this plan. 

Yet before she could respond, I spoke up.

Ayanokoji: Great idea, Horikita. This is likely the best method. Let's meet here in about 30 minutes.

Horikita: Sounds good, we'll proceed accordingly.

As soon as she finished speaking, Horikita left to look for Fukazawa. Kushida doesn't seem happy about our plan to split up.

Ayanokoji: Well, I'll be going too...

Kushida: Oh, good luck! After all, we need to find Fukazawa-kun.

I left and started running through the forest...

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15 minutes later

Ayanokoji Pov:

After splinting up with the others, I was able to run at my own pace.

Once I arrived at a certain place, I started to slow down.

Ayanokoji: He should be around here...

I arrived near a sort of lake, and after looking around, I saw someone lying against a tree.

Ayanokoji: Ah, there he is...

I saw Fukazawa sitting on the ground, leaning against a tree... 

Ayanokoji: I must say you're tougher than you look...

I noticed footprints on the ground indicating he had to crawl to reach that spot... 

However, what really caught my interest was all the injuries he had before finally passing out. His hand was completely swollen and bloody. His forehead, too, was covered in blood.

Ayanokoji: Seems without falling from the cliff, he would have been pretty fine despite all his injuries...

After verifying that he was breathing correctly and was just unconscious, I nodded.