Elysian's Monogatari

Chapter 87: Chains of Honor

𝗔 𝘄𝗵𝗶𝗹𝗲 𝗹𝗮𝘁𝗲𝗿

"...And? What's so important you want to talk about that you had to leave us alone, without the other honored students?" Shiro asked. Apparently HiMERU had also asked the other students to leave the two of them for a while since he wants to talk to Shiro in private.

"It's nothing much. I recently realized something and was confused so I had to ask you personally." Kaname replied. "..Har?" Shiro said. "Older Hanagaki. From what I know you recently became a little more colder to others as compared to last time. Or rather it happened ever since Tatsumi first got hospitalized." Kaname said.

"....Quit the yapping. Get to the main point." Shiro said. "You see? You're impatient now. The past you wouldn't bother. Although I suppose I should be glad of this change since you're no longer soft like you used to." Kaname said. "...You seriously called that soft?" Shiro asked with a sigh.

"To me it is. Anyways back to the point I have a question for you Older Hanagaki." Kaname said as Shiro says nothing while waiting for him to ask his question. "...It seems that you were given the chance to become an honored student about a week ago. And that you rejected the offer." He then said.

"...Yeah I did and so?" Shiro said. "I'm confused why you want to do that. Being an honored student means you have more opportunities for job offers and the chances of you debuting as an idol is higher compared to that of a non-honored student. So why refuse?" Kaname asked.

"...Har? Why must I accept when I don't even know why I got the offer in the first place? I didn't do anything extraordinary. All I did before I got the offer was my usual routine as a non-honored student and the only time I was doing actual idol activities was when I was a backup dancer for Kazehaya-san." Shiro said.

"Then maybe that one time was what caused you to have the offer. Besides even if you don't know the reason why not grab the chance? You could have made it big. As a top idol like me even. I don't understand your decision to decline." Kaname said.

"...Ah? Of course you won't. You're not me. The only one who understands me the best is myself. I choose my own path not you, not anyone else. Why care so much about whether I want to get promoted to be an honored student or not? It should have nothing to do with you." Shiro said.

"...Indeed I agree on that. Whatever you choose is none of my business. However I merely wanted to know your reason. And I'll ask again until I get the answer." Kaname said. "...Hmph how stubborn. That part of you has not changed one bit." Shiro said.

"...Do not talk about the past me. We are talking about you right now. Mention it one more time and I'll sue you and your brother, Older Hanagaki." Kaname said. "...Are threats really all you can do now that you have the power? How cocky. Look I don't give a damn about what happens to me. But land your finger on Ren and see what happens." Shiro said with a glare.

"...I'm not scared. Like you said I have the power now. I can get rid of you with a single order." Kaname said. "...More threats now? Great. You're not scared? That's fine. But just know I'm being serious. Don't forget. I got suspended for 2 days once because I beat up a third year for mocking Ren and Sazanami. You were even there witnessing everything." Shiro said.

"...." Kaname said nothing. "...Indeed. I'm not so stupid as to incite your wrath. If it's for the people you care about you don't care if you have to break the rules you'll give the bullies what they deserve. However I have the numbers on my side. Even you can't escape." He then said.

"Hah. Getting all high and mighty now that you're back as an honored student huh? What a joke. This is why I can't trust you. Me accepting to be an honored student means I'll have to rely on you to get jobs as an idol and I really hate the idea of working under someone." Shiro said.

"Is that why you didn't accept?" Kaname asked. "...Not the main reason but it is one of the reasons." Shiro said with a sigh. "So there is more than one reason huh? What are they?" Kaname said. "Why must I tell you? You're not my dad I don't see a need for me to report everything to you." Shiro said.

"It is because I asked. Just answer the question." Kaname said. "...I refuse. I don't plan to reveal it. It has nothing to do with you." Shiro said. "...You're persistent. But not for long. I can make you spit it out." Kaname said. "..Do it then. Torture me for you all want I'm not saying anything." Shiro said.

"...You do know I will eventually find out right? So save yourself the trouble and tell me already." Kaname said. "And I said no. Besides how are you gonna get me to spit it out? Right now the only ones here are me and you. I can easily get you to lose the ability to walk or even stand up if you continue to threaten me like I'm some sort of a soldier who needs to cower in fear." Shiro said.

"....I can always get you to spit it out. It doesn't have to be now. Say it now or face the consequences." Kaname said. "...HiMERU. I really hate you. I hated you when you were unstable for losing your rights as an honored student back then but I hate you more now that you're a top idol at Reimei Academy." Shiro said with an irritated face.

"......" "....You think you can get whatever you want now that you're a representative of the honored students just like Kazehaya-san to the non-honored students. You think you're a king, being able to command soldiers to your will now that you're at the top of the chain." He added.

"...Utterly disgusting. I absolutely HATE people who are corrupted and uses their privilege to their advantage to get their way even if it means getting rid of an innocent. You're just like a police officer who thinks he can storm in and accuse someone easily just because you're the superior one making everyone believe you even if your words aren't entirely true." He then said.

"...Get out of my life Tojo Kaname. You're even worse than Kazehaya-san. I don't want to get involved with you. You're not even worth my time and loyalty. I'd rather get stuck as a non-honored student than just blindly following whatever you do and say like an emotionless robot." He then said with irritation.

[Can you believe I didn't know what to put as the title so I asked ChatGPT for it? 😂]