The Murder Diaries Of U.C Academia

Chapter # 14

(Name) entered the dorms with a handful of shopping bags, only to find Levi Ackerman waiting for her with a scowl. She greets him with a smile, "hello, Prof. Ackerman, I'm hoping I am not the one you were waiting for."

"Then I apologize for your hopes being crushed that it is you I was looking forward to talking with,"

She pursed her lips, "can I at least place these bags in my room?"

"Of course, but don't take too long,"

"Very well,"

(Name) ran to her room, not even after five minutes she is back. He as expected still waiting for her. Levi Ackerman for once is not scowling, a rather pensive look is gracing his sharp features.

"Sir, what is it that you wanted to talk about?"

He looked at her with lifeless eyes of his, "The Principal suggested that you should be monitored, and to my bad luck, I would be the one monitoring you,"

(Name) is distressed than surprised, in the back of her mind she was expecting this decision to be made, he added, "it's either us taking necessary precautions or expelling you completely, it's your choice,"

"But Prof. Isn't it an invasion of privacy? Or perhaps unfair?"

"You are currently setting at the top list for the murder of Mira Tatsumi, I don't quite place you among the normal population of this school,"

"I tell you I was in the wrong place at the wrong time,"

"Look, (Last Name), monitoring you isn't the foremost activity for me either, it will do both good if you stop whining and go with the orders," he dismissed her with a wave of his hand, "Meet me in my office after classes tomorrow, I have some chores for you lined up,"

"Alright,"

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"I can't believe they'll do something so unfair! It's like I'm being punished for something I did not even do!" (Name) is ranting on and on about the last night's incident to Maria and Satan in the library. They both listened to her patiently before providing their views on the way to get out of this crisis.

"I would recommend going along with this,"

"As much as I hate this injustice, I can't think of any way out of this," Satan told her, "Prof. Ackerman is not someone I like messing with,"

"Ha! The last time you set a prank for Lucifer, Prof. Ackerman was caught in the crossfire,"

Satan shuddered, he remembered exceptionally well what his punishment was. He never wants to experience that again, "Lucifer's punishments are mild compared to his,"

"I have no way but to offer my soul to the devil and expect the least gruesome outcome?"

"Precisely,"

"Oi, Ryuzaki! Tell us a way out of this situation. Were you even listening?"

The raven-haired male stopped his consistent typing on the keyboard and looked at them, "I would recommend finding a way to prove your innocence and get out of this situation altogether,"

"You were listening, but Genius how is she supposed to prove her innocence?"

"Collect evidence and let it speak for herself,"

"Alright? But how---"

"Mira Tatsumi was the daughter of a notorious drug dealer, they will go to any possible length to have (Name) convicted for murder," Ryuzaki spoke, his thumb in between his teeth, "it seems it's not the justice they want but revenge,"

"Wow, I'm not even going to question how you know that,"

"That's Ryuzaki for you,"

"So, I'm safer on campus than I'm outside,"

"Yes, there's a possibility that you'll be targeted or even abducted and killed if you are not careful,"

(Name) replied dryly, "that puts my mind to ease,"

"He is correct, you shouldn't even think of leaving the campus alone,"

"Right, so I'm supposed to be cramped inside this school for this year?"

"Well, I wouldn't say that unless they have a mole inside the campus and target you from the inside," Ryuzaki told her, his voice just as dry as ever but all the color drained from (Name)'s face.

"they can do that?"

"Yes, they can,"

"(Name), keep your eyes and ears open the mole can be anyone, your closest companies, your most beloved peers. The more attentive you are to your surroundings the more chances you have at survival..."

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"(Name)," She yelped as a hand grabbed her shoulder, "relax, it's me," a familiar blonde raised his hands, and she lets out a ragged breath.

"Nanami, please don't ever do this again, you scared me to death,"

"Sorry, I just saw you sitting here all by yourself and couldn't help and talk to you," the blonde took a seat in front of her.

"I see," her eyes traveled back outside, and Nanami monitored the distant look in her beautiful eyes. He has never seen her eyes so dull and drained of their vibrance, they nearly seemed to have lost all their lacquer.

"What is it that have you worried?"

"It's nothing, Nanami," she dismissed his concern, but not directly looking at him. He is more worried for her now than ever. She never ceases to not worry him, he has always been concerned about her and that isn't going to stop in nearby future.

But that he sees her like this, his heart aches to console any of the uncertainties she has, "At least tell me what's wrong---" she grabbed his hand midway before it can get hold of her arm.

"I said nothing," her tone is bitter, the words Ryuzaki said not so long ago echoing in her ears, 'the mole can be anyone, your closest companions and your most beloved peers,'

The boy is taken aback by her attitude, he spoke in softly, "if it's about the accusation, believe me when I say this, even if they manage to prove you guilty, I'll believe your words," and with that, he was gone.

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(A flashback brought to you by Nanami's love for bread, enjoy.)

"(Name), do you know who your partner is for this project," Maria asked, sitting beside me.

"Yes, it's someone from your department, I think his name was Kento or something?"

"Well, it's Kento Nanami,"

"Can you tell me about him? Is he annoying? Silent? Or perhaps like Gojo?"

"Lucky, he is tolerable, but doesn't talk as much and is very tolerable,"

"But it seems you've lucked out,"

"Yeah, like imagine getting Satoru Gojo as a partner. He is good looking I'll give him that, but only if he was half as bearable as Suguru,"

"Yes, Suguru is nice,"

"Girl!" Maria grabbed her shoulders, shaking her to the core, "he is more than nice! He is perfect! I was hoping I'll gain him as my partner and shoot my shots!"

"Yeah, of course, better luck next time."

"Now, I'll have to bear not just Satoru but his fangirls as well,"

"Tell me about them," (Name) groaned, she was very well aware of the Satoru fan club. They tried every possible way to ruin her reputation, "they always hide behind the bleachers to get shirtless pics of him, but I have Instructor Miche catch them red-handed in action and now they are out for my blood,"

"Why not do something about them?"

"What? Tell Instructor Miche. They already got a month's worth of detention I don't think they are leaving me alone if I do it again,"

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