Re.Mission - Classroom of the Elite (OCxCoTE)

Volume 2 - Chapter 8 - Hatred

Akira's POV

I was still sitting in the same spot, listening to myself sniffle. I could have felt the tears from my eyes splash softly on my face as they ricocheted against the table. My head was down flat and my mind was absent.

I was stuck.

That state continued for a while, I had no idea how long I was there since I had lost track of time. I was brought back to reality when I felt a tap on my shoulder.

?: "Hi, are you alright?"

I looked at the source of the soft voice. It was the girl I had met during the study session when I had gotten in a fight with Sudo and Class C. Her pink hair was all too familiar.

?: "Are you crying? You need to go to the nurse?"

Her face became flustered as she tried to find a solution for me. I stopped her, however. I wiped my tears and tried to regain my composure in front of her.

Me: "No no, I'm ok. Thank you for asking."

She was so beautiful that I couldn't look her in the eyes. She extended her hand toward me.

?: "You're that guy I met in the library, the one that was going to fight. We never formally met though. Haha. What's your name? Mine's Honami Ichinose."

Me: "Akira Kawakami."

I shook her soft hands and she decided to sit next to me. Her eyes scanned the room and then landed on the paper resting on the table.

Ichinose: "Your student council application got rejected too huh?"

I looked at her with a blurry vision caused by my tears.

Me: "Yeah."

She smiled back at me, however.

Ichinose: "You shouldn't feel too bad, It seemed as though no first years had gotten in. We all were rejected."

Me: "Eh, really?"

Ichinose: "Yup. Katsuragi-kun and I got our results earlier in the week. That's why we'll try again next year right? It's only Year 1."

I sighed.

Me: "Yeah let's try again someday."

I don't know if I'd ever get that chance. I kept that thought to myself though.

I remained to myself, silent. However, after five minutes, I noticed that Ichinose was still there.

Me: "Ichinose-san, thank you but you didn't need to stay here for me. I'm pretty sure you have plans or something haha."

The laugh I gave was half-hearted, it wasn't enough to convince her I was okay. Ichinose waved me off, her bright radiant smile was enough to light the darkness in m soul.

Ichinose: "No no, it's fine. I was on the way to the cafe to meet some friends. I was going to be early so it's no big deal."

She paused for a moment then continued.

Ichinose: "Besides, I can't ignore someone that's hurting. No matter who it is."