Project: Karma

83 | Project: Koro-Sensei

<Nagisa>
By time preparations were made, despite taking a long time, both Shi and I were able to officially start the transplant. Tadaomi and Irina had supported us with money from the government for tools and machines to enable greater efficiency during this project.

As for Ritsu, you could say that the time has finally come for her. We had discussed everything with Ritsu prior to this day which we could actually start, and she promised that she won't go back on her words. But if that were the case...could we really say no?

Along with preparations, Karma and the two of us had been constructing Koro-sensei's body. If only we knew what had happened to his original body. The day he disappeared, and the day Aguri said that he has passed, his body was no where to be found. Could it be that it was to make sure that we couldn't be able to do this? Why go through the trouble when the chips were the ones who gave life, along with the heart?

Shi has always pestered Tadaomi about it, as we progressed through this project that the creators of those chips were idiots for not creating spares and or extras. But when I really thought about it and everyone else. It was because of fear. Those creators had died years ago, carrying the construction of those chips into their graves. Because they did not want malfunctions creating disaster and harm towards people. Cause it has happened.

"Nagisa, hello?" Shi waved her hand in front of my face and I stared at her blankly.

"Ah, sorry. What did you say?" I awkwardly asked.

"No, you were just talking about blueprints for the transplant. Then you just..." Shi scratched her head. "Are you tired? You don't look so good."

I shook my head and relieved myself with a sigh.
"When was the last time we slept? Properly?" I questioned with a joking intent and Shi laughed along. I could also see the dark circles under her eyes from the lack of sleep. All of us were exhausted and to us parents here, we already felt bad enough that we aren't there for the kids.

I miss Naki and Mari...what kind of parents are we when we promised we'll always be there for them? They understand it's work, and we know it's work as well, but they're still young!

Shi pointed at the clock and it was 9:30pm.
"How about we finish going over the blueprints. Then once Karma drops off the final pieces of Koro-sensei's body, then we can take a nap." Shi suggested.

"Whatever works for me." I agreed and Shi handed me some a cup of water.

"We can do this." She gave us spiritual strength and I used it to the best of my abilities before I would collapse on the ground.
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<Nakaru>
I managed to finish up school work, at the same time when Haruki had dealt with his. From my perspective it's obvious that he is quite tired, not just now, but all this time when he basically became our guardian.

The little ones had already been tucked away to sleep by Daichi, cause he always had free time. So once I pack everything away, I'll check up on the little ones.

"Will you be going to sleep right after?" I asked Haruki at his desk, all cluttered with pens, lined-paper and books.

"I guess so." His chair with casters spun around and he faced me, with a soft smile. "Exams start tomorrow so I have to build up energy." He said, "I'll also have to leave way earlier too for a couple of days." He said.

I knew that face of apology and he didn't need to feel responsible for all of this.

"If it's making breakfast and packing lunches, I can do that. You're surly busy and most of the time you take on house duties without letting us help. So while you have exams at school, I'll do things at the home. At least come back without stress." I proposed.

"But Daichi is lazy and he won't do anything to contribute." Haruki added.

"Are you saying that I'm not capable of some household duties?" I nudged his shoulder.

"That's not it." Haruki said, "I believe that you can but I just think that." He stopped.

"Are you saying because you're the oldest, you should carry all the burden?" I sat down on the bed.

Haruki sighed and closed his text book and sat beside me on the bed.

"You have friends, clubs, and sports. I don't want to lay all these chores on you while you're supposed to be living life as a student." He explained.

"But aren't you one too?" I brought up.

"Me? My high school career is almost ending, I've done what I needed to, I've joined teams and hung out with my friends. It's more than enough. I don't want you and Daichi to miss out." Haruki patted my back.

I understand how he feels, but anymore of this he'll surely get sick down the line. His physical health is what will set him back. How is this living when you're practically suffering? But I haven't even gone into high school yet and this is now.

"No." I rejected.

"What?" He stared at me surprised.

"I'll help out and I'll force Daichi to help as well. You finish up your studies and make it through till the end of the school year. Both of us practically make up the work you do by yourself." I crawled towards the lamp and slipped under the covers.

Haruki chuckled slightly, almost relived. He got up and shut off the lamp on the desk and got into his bed too.

I rolled over and notice that Daichi wasn't back yet. Could he have passed out on the couch down stairs? Anyways, it's quiet now. I think he's fine, for the most part.
I laid silently in bed and stared at the blackening ceiling above. The window between Haruki and I did light up the room a bit. The moon glowing through but it was still dark.

"Naki." Haruki whispered.

"Yeah? Aren't you supposed to be going to sleep?" I rolled over to face him.

He kept still with his eyes close and continued.
"It's scary but, I don't want us to grow up...with the things happening now it's not the way I want to grow up."

Haruki kept silent right after and I couldn't help but to agree with his words. He spoke the words that stayed hidden within my thoughts. Only my spoiled being would say it out loud when I should be grateful for this life. But I guess even Haruki, being the oldest has thoughts like those too.

I finally shut my eyes and breathed out softly.
I opened my mouth, "I don't want to either."