COTE x Quintuplets

The Warning

It's been a few days after that photo was sent to me. I haven't heard anything from that man, my guess it was just a warning. It's safe to say that he won't be bothering me for a while.

When I have the chance I have to apologize to Nino, if she even bothers to talk to me. I'm probably the person she hates the most right now. I have assaulted her twice already so I can't really blame her.

I have one goal.

I want freedom, so I have to work for it.

I have to make sure these idiots graduate in order to live a peaceful life.

I don't care what has to be sacrificed.

As long as I win in the End.

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The midterms are next week.

I would be lying if said that the Quintuplets were ready.

They have to score at least a 30 or above in order to avoid failing.

Desperate times call for desperate measures.

After our homeroom teacher finished explaining the announcements for the midterms I turn to Itsuki who is right next to me.

She appears to be studying...but she's struggling.

Ayanokouji: Hey, Itsuki.

Itsuki: What is It?

Ayanokouji: I have to praise you. Studying when we're on break, you're definitely working hard and it shows.

Itsuki: T-Thanks. 

Ayanokouji: That's not all. You're never tardy, absent, or cause trouble for the class. Since we're in the same class, I can tell that you work the hardest out of your sisters.

I wasn't lying. Her and Miku are the only ones that take studying seriously but if only she could join our group.

Itsuki: Am I?

Got her.

Ayanokouji: Yea! It does seem that your struggling a little bit though. Maybe if you stopped by at our study group then I could help you.

Itsuki: U-Um.

She seemed to be contemplating about my statement.

Ayanokouji: There will be snacks.

Itsuki: J-Jeez, Fine! You don't have to bribe me with food all the time!

Finally

My plan worked after all, it's simple really. A way to persuade someone is to compliment them. By complimenting Itsuki, I was able to win her over because her guard was lowered. Plus adding a bonus like food, something Itsuki obviously loves, doubled my chances.

That only leaves one, Nino.

How should I go about this?

I haven't talked to her since she saw the photo that was sent to me. Obviously I have to ask her for my forgiveness but I'm not sure she will even look at me. I'm just going to have to wing it.

I began wondering around the whole school until I found Nino with her friends. They looked like they were having a nice conversation, so apologized in my mind before interrupting them.

Ayanokouji: Nino.

Nino: H-Huh?

She looked very shocked that I called her out in the open. I locked eyes with her for a moment until she averted her eyes. Her friends on the other hand were staring at me in a particular way.