Symphony

Chapter 19: Is It Too Late? II

I felt like posting this chapter an hour early so I here you go!

Kaede Akamatsu's P.O.V

I'm doing this for everyone. All I need to do is kill the mastermind. I'm doing the right thing.

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Right?

Shuichi Saihara's P.O.V

"KAEDE!"

I ran to her and pushed her away from the vent, causing her to drop the shot put ball and lose balance. We both fell to the ground from that impact.

"S-Saihara..?" Kaede whimpered. Without a second thought, I pulled her into my arms. I started to tear up.

"A-Akamatsu...I-I almost lost you again."

I felt tears drop onto my shoulder. I heard Kaede start sobbing, and I did the same thing.

"I-I'm so sorry Saihara..."

I wanted to tell her everything right there and then, but I couldn't.

With the remote still buzzing, the moment had to be cut short.

"I...I need to see what's going on. Please...stay here and keep watch."

Kaede wiped the remaining tears on her face and nodded.

After her response, I quickly got up and headed towards the library.

Rantaro Amami's P.O.V

Kaito and I were making small talk and keeping watch of the library. As time passed, I started to become a bit more anxious. The time limit was coming up, and if we don't catch the mastermind before then, either all of us will die or one of us would have to sacrifice someone else. I didn't like the idea of either outcome.

We then heard a noise come from the library. It sounded like an item falling to the floor. Kaito and I exchanged a few looks before I decided to break the silence.

"Should we check it out?"

"I'd say one of us stays here to keep watch while the other checks it out. That way we'll be able to check it out while still keeping watch, y'know?" Kaito answered.

I volunteered to go check it out and headed inside.

Once I walked in, a shot put ball was sitting nearby the door I entered through. I found it odd, but what intrigued me even more was that the hidden door was visible. Did someone manage to get in here? I was getting closer to the hidden door when I heard the library's entrance door open.

"AMAMI! Get out of here now!"

I turned around to see Shuichi Saihara, with an alarmed expression. I was confused, but the desperate tone in his voice convinced me to get out. Looking back now, I should have stayed with him.

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Shuichi Saihara's P.O.V

I ran to the library at a quick pace. We were so close to catching Tsumugi, and I couldn't let that opportunity slip past me. As I was approaching, I locked eyes with Kaito.

"Momota, I need you to find and gather everyone up. Akamatsu should be in the classroom, and the others should be in their assigned places." I paused for a moment to examine the area. "Where's Amami?"

"He's inside the library. We heard a weird noise in there, so he decided to investigate," Kaito answered.

Was he the one that activated the alarm!?

"I'll go get him. Please go ahead and get the others," I replied.

He nodded and sprinted away.

I went into the library and saw Rantaro heading towards the hidden door. I can't let this happen again. I can't.

"AMAMI! Get out of here now!"

Without any questions, he nodded and ran out of where I came from.

I suddenly felt a sharp pain from my head. I felt my forehead to find blood dripping down. The next thing I knew, everything went black.

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Her P.O.V

The shot put ball in my hand was splattered with the detective's blood. I did it. It was a bit unexpected, seeing how he just came in here last minute. Luckily, I still managed to create a victim. As long as the majority of my classmates do not suspect me of murder, I think this will go smoothly.

Now, we wait.

I went through the door I set up in the library. I quickly cleaned myself up and got rid of any remaining evidence. I went through one of many secret passageways and arrived at the girls' restroom. I checked to make sure no one saw me. Once I confirmed it was safe, I headed to the dining hall. I can't wait to see the look of despair and fear in their faces.

Kaede Akamatsu's P.O.V

It was so sudden. Kaito came to get me and the others. Once we grouped up, we waited for Shuichi. After a few minutes of waiting, we were getting worried about him. I volunteered to go check it out.

Now, here I am, looking at the corpse of one of my dearest friends. I felt my legs give out under me, and I felt my eyes swelling up with tears. Who could have done such a terrible thing?!

I didn't want it to be true. I didn't want to believe it. I would never get to see him smile again. I would never be able to hear his voice again. I would never be able to tell him how I felt. I wanted to mourn, but I knew I had to get going. I had to tell the others.

Using the remaining strength I had, I ran to go find the others.

Once I had arrived, I immediately told everyone about how and where I found his body.

After all of that, we headed back to the place to find that Shuichi Saihara's corpse went missing.