Arc 1: Chapter 2: The entrance exam: The Master's dance

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Hey, there again fellas. Sorry for the long wait I intertwined in the fate of my exams and then got lost on the path of life. I also struggled with a bit of writer's block. Plus to say the least, I was afraid the story would not be liked by many so that was another thin, though mostly I got lost on the path of life. But don't worry. I have gained new motivation(never to be revealed) to finish this story and so I will. 

So sit back and enjoy!

Let's dive into the story now, shall we.

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Ayanoukoji's POV:

As the twilight shadows lengthened within the confines of our rented sanctuary, my contemplative thoughts grappled with the enigma of my father's calculated maneuvers. In the stillness of that moment, I found myself reflecting on the motives that might have driven my father to orchestrate such intricate moves, including introducing Ichinose into my life.

My father, a man of strategic brilliance and inscrutable motives, often operated in the shadows, manipulating the threads of existence with a puppeteer's finesse. His actions were rarely driven by mere whims; they were deliberate, purposeful strokes on the canvas of our lives. The addition of Ichinose, seemingly an innocent bystander, hinted at a deeper game, a chess match played across the board of my existence.

Ichinose, positioned as an unexpected piece in this grand chessboard, bore the hallmarks of my father's quest for understanding. I pondered whether she was a silent tool, carefully chosen not out of benevolence but as part of a larger plan—a plan known only to the puppeteer pulling the strings.

My father, it seemed, viewed the world through the lens of strategic complexity. Every move he made, every piece he placed on the board, was a calculated endeavour to grasp the intricacies of human nature, power dynamics, and the underlying currents that shaped our destinies. The introduction of Ichinose, a seemingly ordinary girl, took on a deeper significance in this context. She became a living experiment, a puzzle piece meant to unravel the complexities of human interaction, loyalty, and manipulation.

To check how powers of control went, maybe or maybe to test out the strength his manipulation and tactics had over human relationships. Yes, that could very well be it. 

As I delved into these contemplations, I sensed that my father's motivations weren't born out of familial affection or altruism. Instead, they were rooted in a profound curiosity—a desire to dissect the very fabric of human relationships and to test the limits of control and influence.

The impending entrance exams for Tokyo Metropolitan Advanced Nurturing High School, with their reputation as a crucible for power dynamics, served as the backdrop to this elaborate game. My father, ever the strategist, had positioned me to navigate these intricate currents, and Ichinose became an unexpected companion on this journey.

In this twilight moment, I felt the weight of my father's expectations, the unspoken challenges he had set before me. The grand chessboard extended beyond the immediate horizon of the entrance exams; it encompassed the unfolding narrative of our lives. As I prepared to step onto this intricate stage, I couldn't help but wonder whether Ichinose, too, was aware of her role in this enigmatic play or if she remained a pawn in the shadows of our orchestrated existence.

Third Person POV:

In the examination room's hallowed halls, Ayanokōji found himself surrounded by the silent participants of the academic dance. Neat rows of desks stretched across the room, each a potential battlefield for the challenges that lay ahead. The invigilator, a woman of elegance with an air of authority, moved with measured grace. Her figure, lithe and poised, commanded attention as her eyes, sharp and discerning, swept across the room. A cascade of raven-black hair framed her face, adding an enigmatic allure to her presence.

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