SPECIAL CLASS: Classroom of the Elite

CHAPTER 2-2: Azur Assassin's Knife

"The friendship is born at the moment when one person says to another: 'What? You too? I thought I was the only one.'" - John Steinback

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POV : Nagisa

Of course, I find myself wandering alone on the campus, lost in thought, observing everything around me. I'm searching, perhaps for objects to acquire or simply to soak in the atmosphere of the place. It's essential, after all, to be attentive to one's surroundings, isn't it?

After our session at the gym, Karma and I took separate paths. It was his initiative – he thinks that if we split up, we can "explore more efficiently" and, potentially, discover more about what our high school has to offer. He also believes this will help us socialize more, to broaden our horizons beyond our constant duo. It's strategic, in his way, and I respect that idea. After all, in the quest for new information or experiences, every detail counts, every observation can be crucial. And who knows, maybe in this momentary solitude, I will find something, or someone, unexpected.

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Karma: Hey, Nagisa, we should split up, don't you think? It would make things much more exciting. We can't just stick to each other all the time, right? Let's take this opportunity to explore on our own... There's so much to discover in this high school, and I want to make the most of it. He chuckles softly. Alright, see you later. I hope you'll have some juicy stories to tell me the next time we meet, like finding a girlfriend, who knows~! Ahahahahahaha!!

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I let out a sigh of resignation while displaying a wry smile. Typical of Karma, isn't it? Acting on impulse, uttering those words impulsively before dashing off in a totally unpredictable direction, plunging headfirst into who-knows-what adventure... I can't help but smile at the thought. Honestly, I hope he won't get into trouble. Ah, that Karma...

So here I am, wandering peacefully through the campus, which strangely resembles a vast shopping mall. I was almost in awe of everything around me. There was so much to see that I didn't really know where to go first or even what to do. I haven't often frequented such luxurious and prestigious places; it's a pretty new experience for me... I won't lie, it feels a bit strange. Nonetheless, I continued to stroll, simply taking everything in. And then, I also noticed... There are really a lot of people here! Maybe I should have chosen a less crowded place, right? I hope it will be okay... I don't feel very comfortable amid so many people, especially alone.

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As I was wandering, my gaze was suddenly captured, even captivated, by something unexpected. I stopped dead, my eyes widening just a bit in surprise, before stepping back to get a better look through the store window that had captured my interest. I could feel my eyes lighting up, sparks of fascination igniting within them. Incredible, isn't it? Knives, here, before my eyes?

Inside this modest shop, I discovered an impressive collection of knives, each seeming to tell its own story, its own legacy of craftsmanship. True works of art. I could feel my heart beating faster, my assassin's soul awakening in the presence of these elegantly dangerous instruments.

So, even here, in the heart of this campus, such a shop existed? It was truly fascinating.

???: You're interested in knives too?

My thoughts were interrupted by a voice, slightly monotone, coming from next to me. Surprised, I turned slightly to identify the source of the interruption. In front of me stood a young girl, whose delicately attractive appearance did not fail to capture my attention.