My New Life

Chapter 3: Suspicions

"My name is Ayanokoji Kiyotaka. The... er, there's nothing particular about me, I will do my best to get along with everyone. Uh, nice to meet you."

Lame.

Poor Ayanokoji buried his face in his hands the moment he sat back down, and the class clapped in pity for him.

"Nice to meet you Ayanokoji-kun, I hope to get along with everyone as well." Hirata had said, in the hope to make him feel better.

I sighed.

I was hoping to learn something interesting from the emotionless man, but it seems I learned nothing.

He however seemed perceptive.

The whole reason he acted embarrassed at his introduction was because most of the class was staring at him in pity.

Whether he genuinely cares or not I've yet to decipher.

...

The entrance ceremony for us new students was like any other entrance ceremony to date.

We got an explanation of the buildings and campus, and after that we were allowed to go and do our own thing.

Most of the students went straight to the dorms, but it seems some small groups of longtime friends, or newly formed friend groups got together to go shopping, or to simply go do something fun.

Me? I decided to go take a walk.

The first thing I wanted to do was learn where everything was. And there was no better place to do that than to explore the actual school.

I noticed I was the only student roaming the school, the 2nd and 3rd years should all be in class on their respective floors.

I don't think there was a rule where students weren't allowed to roam the school if the day is free.

But even if I get in trouble, it'd be worth it for the information I'm trying to get.

Plus I can play the new kid card.

I confidently walked up the steps to the second floor, and moved down the halls.

I passed by some doors leading to different things, before stopping in front of the door I was looking for.

Class C, year two.

I was actually looking for class B, but this class would work just fine.

If there really is a hierarchy, it would be best to try to spy on the classes who'd theoretically be in the middle of the hierarchy.

I took a breath to calm myself, before sliding something small into the palm of my hand. After making doubly sure it was on, I knocked on the door.

By all means, this was not something I would normally do.

But it wasn't just me, it was also Koenji who thinks there's something wrong.

My actions are justified, definitely.

The door to the classroom opened, and I stiffened as a female student opened the door.

She rose a brow in confusion as we linked eyes.

"U-uh."

My words got stuck in my throat as she continued to stare at me as though she were judging me.

I bowed, holding my hand out.

"C-class D, year one! M-my name is Shizukana Tensai!" I blurted out.

I kept my eyes closed as I remained bowing, and a soft giggle echoed around me.