The Faces We Do Not See

Chapter 05

It was after an uneventful day that you received a letter from Principal Vice, stating that the physical exam would be prepared soon. How soon however, wasn't known to you.

After five weeks of arduous training you received a message to meet Principal Vice and quickly made your way over to the small white building his office resided in.

As you enter, you are met with the cold stare of Haruo Kato.

Mr. Vice takes notice of you and speaks up, "There he is..." he motions his hand to the stone-faced Kato, "Mr. Kato here has arranged a special exam for you that he believes would give you a challenge. Mr. Kato, if you'd like to continue..."

He stands before speaking, "I have arranged for a rematch between you and Kazuki..." he looks you in your eyes as they widen, and he gives a lazy smile.

"A-again?" You say nervously.

"I've seen you in the field and gym. You've been working hard, and I believe the best way to test you is to have you overcome a past failure..." his voice was quiet but heavy.

You hesitantly nod, slowly coming to terms with the fact that what he said makes sense.

"Tomorrow, 5:00 pm. Do NOT be late and be sure to get some rest. I believe in you." He bows his head slightly and leaves.

You felt better after receiving his faith, bowing to Mr. Vice before heading out as well.

On your way back to your dorm, a hand firmly grips your shoulder, grabbing your attention.

"Did you have something to do with this?" With the same venomous tone that always seems to be directed at you.

You turn to see Kazuki, his gray eyes boring into you as his grip tightens.

"What?" Was all you could think to say.

He lets go of you as you face him completely, "Have your brains completely melted? I know what you're doing!" He continues to get closer, "This time I'll beat you down so badly you won't be able to convince that brain dead professor that you deserve another chance."

You push him away from you, "Seriously dude, what is your problem?"

He laughs, "I've warned you once, but it seems that isn't good enough for a stubborn bastard like you."

He shoves past you and storms off towards the dorms. You let out a sigh as you rubbed your shoulder.

"Seriously, what is wrong with that guy?"

You eventually make it back to your dorm, preparing yourself for the rematch with Kazuki.

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As night fell on Tokyo, the purple haired girl made her way down the streets with her hands in her pockets.

Hunger had been eating at her from the inside and it was time to eat, she took a turn down an alley way and navigated her way to an old abandoned hospital.

Windows were boarded and missing, the sound of a struggle could be heard from outside.

The sounds of shrieking and growling echoed through the dim halls as the girl made her way inside. The sounds died down as her scent flooded the ghouls senses and they quickly made their way to her.

She looked to her side to see two ghouls that appeared bloody and wore ragged clothing. Drool covering the corners of their mouths and their black eyes were glazed and their irises were faded slightly.

She scoffed and muttered a quiet "Fucking ferals..."

The first two ghouls darted towards her, stumbling over each other with outstretched hands towards their dinner. The girl moved out of their path as they fell to the floor, still wrestling over one another for the meal that had presented itself.