The Dead One: The Final Grudge

Chapter 56

Questionas had turned to answers which finally led to who or what actually is controlling the red room.

Kuro: So whatever is going on in that Red Room is indeed being controlled by something.

Tokime: Really...? What makes you so sure it's an Aishiteru controlling the Red Room?

Kuro: Believe me Shinozaki, I been through all this bullshit way longer before the day you grew a spine.

Yamada: Pffft. Ahahahahahahaha!

Tokime: Rude...But I will ignore that for now.

Koga rolled his eyes. Like Shinozaki gonna do anything to Kuro.

Koga: Not like you can do anything about it. This guy is stronger than he looks. He's not all talk...he's more bite when he wants to be.

Kuro: Are you comparing me to a dog. You have no room to talk.

Koga: Zip it.

Yamada: Wow....You guys really must be friends. Taking insults after insults from each other.

Kuro: Meh.

Yamada: If it was me, I would've knocked someone teeth out.

Then he cracked his knuckles and gave a large grin.

Yamada: But I guess that can wait when this is all over~!

Tokime: You will do no such thing. I thought we had an agreement that you wouldn't go into anymore fights.

Yamada: I did not agree to that. I only agree to start getting my life together by trying to get a career suitable to help me take care of Yuki.

Tokime: But violence is never the answer.

Kuro: Actually Shinozaki...Sometimes it is the answer.

Yamada flashed Kuro an thumbs up while Tokime shot him an disappointed look until the boy continued.

Kuro: Here me out. Violence is necessary to some degree. Sure People like to say things like "well you should never hit someone".

Tokime: Well it's true.

Yamada: Bullshit.

Koga: Yeah. Bullshit.

Tokime: Well for you delinquents, it is.

Koga: Shut up.

Kuro: As I was saying...There are times when you should absolutely hit someone. Not only should you, it might even improve your life and make you more respectable. So here's a little anecdote.

When you was to say you're in high school, you someone like Mei. Real quiet and shy, and I really bought into the "never hit someone" bullshit.

Tokime:......

Kuro: One day, this kid who was a real prick starts picking on you during class. He sat behind you and starts being mean to you. What do you do?

Koga: Tell him to shut up or I'll threaten him.

Yamada: Beat him up in front of everyone.

Tokime: Or better yet. Tell the teacher.

Kuro: Shinozaki's choice is good but what if the teacher is not a reliable person as they think they are....(AKA Kirishima...)

Tokime:......

Kuro: Think about it Shinozaki... feel like the whole "you should never hit someone" argument is just bad advice in general. Like, you should try your best to solve a problem peacefully, as we shouldn't encourage violence. But when push comes to shove, you should totally react with violence if needed. t just feels like bad advice to tell people not to fight back in situations where they are being hurt or abused. People have their limits and shouldn't put up with people messing with them. Just like how Mei had hers....Chibi had his...I had mine...

Yamada: So did I...believe it or not. I used to be a weakling back in middle school. Long story short, A lot of assholes used to tease me and beat me up. I didn't get help from my horrible parents or the teachers in general Once my little brother was born. I had to toughen up in order to get stronger...so I can protect him...After that, I decided not to let those assholes make me their bitch anymore. So after that, I met them after school. We had a fight...and let's just say...those assholes became my bitches now.

Tokime:....Okay I see your point. So violence the answer.

Kuro: Yes. Not all the time. But it can help you get out of situations that could be a threat to not only your life but others lives as well.

Tokime: Okay...Back to business...

Kuro: Yes. The Red Room. Shinozaki, you were supposed to be the next victim to Yokai's Curse.

Tokime: Which means....I have no choice to but to do it...Right?

Yamada: But... Didn't I already triggered the curse...I mean...It all happened in my room. So why start it up again?

Kuro: It's the only way to beat this game...Shinozaki. This time, instead of Yamada. I'll be with you.

Tokime had no room for arguing so he nodded.

Tokime: Okay....

Kuro: Yamada. Stay with Koga downstairs. Holler if something happens.

Yamada: You got it bud. After all, I'll help you settle the score with that damn doll. She still owes an explanation of where my brother's whereabouts is at.

Koga: Don't count on it...

With that, Kuro and Tokime went up the staircase all the way to Yamada's room.

Kuro opened up the door and walks inside.

Sure enough, the notification on Yamada's computer was still there.

Kuro: Here goes nothing....

Tokime: Huh...? That's strange...

Kuro: What is....?

An silence came between them before Tokime finally spoke with a hoarse yet eerie tone.

Tokime: ......Yamada's room is completely covered in red.