Chapter 76
Yuki is at front of her house door outside, thinking how her parents will react on her day.
Yuki: I know what to expect. Let’s just move on and deal with this.
She went inside her house and sees her parents, and her parents notices her.
Mom: Hey Yuki! How was your day?
Yuki is thinking on her head about why her mom isn’t reacting angrily.
Yuki: Hmm… Kinda rough.
Mom: Rough? How rough?
Yuki: Oh. Just a lot of school work I had to finish.
Dad: Did you pass them?
Yuki: Hopefully?
She is wondering why her parents aren’t yelling at her.
Ryo comes downstairs and sees Yuki.
Ryo: Yuki! You must come up!
Yuki: All right.
She runs upstairs and she and Ryo went to his room and sees Haruka.
Yuki: Hey.
Haruka: Yuki, we got some news.
Ryo closes his own door.
Ryo: Yuki, you must keep this a secret.
Yuki: What?
Ryo: I was the one who talked to your principle. I pretended to be Dad.
Yuki: You?! How?
Haruka: Your dad needed a favor from Ryo to check on his phone.
Ryo: He wanted me to check if there is enough space since he has many photos there. He still does, but then it was ringing in the middle of it.
Haruka: And before, your friends texted us about what happened to your school. We decided to help when the phone was ringing.
Ryo: I still recognize the school’s phone numbers. I decide to play Dad, and after that, I erased the history for that call.
Yuki: Wow. Interesting. I didn’t expect that, but good job. I thought they know already.
Ryo: Be glad they didn’t. You should find out why they got you in trouble.
Yuki: I know I do. I know I can’t go to school in the coming week, so I should be planning on the whole weekend.
Haruka: Also, I texted your friends that we covered for you.
Yuki: Thanks. Tram Phase are still together and planning things, despite us busting them on their last scheme.
Ryo: You guys are gonna try a lot harder to inspect what they just did.
Yuki: That’s what I’m thinking. We gotta know everything about them.
The next day at Saturday, Yuki is at Minoru’s house with Ayano, Retasu, Takahashi, and Leon.
Yuki: During my suspension, I do plan to go to my brother’s college. That way, it will seem like I’m at school.
Minoru: And what are we supposed to do?
Yuki: At best, you guys will do everything to know everything about them. Not just watching what they do, but learn more about what they are up to.
Leon: It sounds difficult. I can’t believe they knock you out of school for a week.
Yuki: And that’s why I’m not giving up to figure out how they did that.
Retasu: I don’t want to be near them again. I don’t want them to beat me up again.
Ayano: Do they know about me?
Yuki: I’m not sure.
Ayano: I can see if I can take a peak at them.
Minoru: So during your suspension, you are gonna find some information on each of Team Phase members?
Yuki: Yes. If possible, and if I do find something like that, I will send it to all of you.
Retasu: Cool.
Yuki: So where did Rin go?
Takahashi: She’s out with Shirou on a date.
Leon: Cool.
Later in the evening, Yuki and Minoru are at the ice cream shop, getting ice cream.
Yuki: Here is one for you.
She gives one to him.
Minoru: Thanks!
Yuki: Now let’s go to a place.
She takes him to a field, and sit at the bench.
Yuki: Does the ice cream taste good?
Minoru: Yes. Wow, I can’t believe Ryo covered for you.
Yuki: Amazing brother. I have something to say.
Minoru: What is it?
Yuki: If you want some defense when I’m away, just be with any of our pals. I know I would always want to defend you for everything, but I know I won’t be always with you at all times.
Minoru: I know. I just don’t want them to do something to me, and I just want to ask anyone to be with me.
Yuki: Yeah. Also, there is nothing wrong to be by yourself. You should at least know how to handle the situation on your own too.
Minoru: But I’m not strong like you.
Yuki: I know, but your brains could think of something to protect yourself.
Minoru: I see.
Yuki: I know you are a smart person, and I do believe you are capable of not letting them to get to you.
Minoru: Hmm… I know I won’t always gonna have someone on my side, but I just want to be safe.
Yuki: Don’t worry. I used to think the same for you, but now I realize that you can be safe, whether you have someone with you or not. Team Phase are not always gonna have time to get to either of you.
Minoru: Make sense.
Yuki: And now my mission is to figure out everything about yesterday.
Minoru: I believe we will find out about this.
Yuki: Me too, Minoru.
She kisses his cheek. Minoru blushed.
Minoru: Sweet. What about lips?
Yuki: Sure.
They both kiss by their lips.
They both get up.
Yuki: You finish your ice cream?
Minoru: Yes.
Yuki: Let me take this out to the trash.
Minoru gives her the empty stick, and she throws it to the trash.
Minoru: Thanks Yuki.
Yuki: No problem.
At Monday morning, Yuki is at Ryo’s car.
Ryo: Trust me Yuki, once you go in our campus, you will see how it is like to become a young adult.
Yuki: I always want to see how your place looks like.
Ryo: Also, it has a game room, a lobby to see popular pop culture, several snack machines, and sometimes we have attractions on the outdoors.
Yuki: Cool. I’ll go check these places.
Ryo: It’s awesome. You don’t get to wear uniform there anymore.
They park at the reserved parking spot.
Ryo: And here we are.
He shows Yuki the campus.
Yuki: Amazing! It’s even bigger than my school.
Ryo: Yep. Let’s go in.
They both went to the coffee shop.
Ryo: They have this in few places on this campus.
Yuki: Cool. Although, I don’t like coffee, it is interesting.
In the other place of the campus, he shows her the lobby.
Ryo: This is the lobby. You will find a lot of people who are into the shows and games you play.
Yuki: Wow. You said they have a game room here.
Ryo: It’s on the left hallway. You just open the first door on your right.
Yuki: Thanks.
Ryo: You could find a table anywhere here unless if you decide to look around. I gotta go find Haruka.
Yuki: I’ll stick here for a while.
Ryo: All right.
He left.
Yuki: This place got even more interesting.
In Fujiwara, Minoru talks to Ayano.
Minoru: Well, class starts in ten minutes.
Ayano: Ok. I wonder if they are here.
Minoru: It seems like they don’t use any of the students or club rooms anymore, but I know they meet somewhere.
Ayano: You may be right.
Minoru: Also, Yuki is already in Ryo’s place right now.
Ayano: Good.
On the other side inside the building, Rin sees Kaname drinking the water fountain.
Kaname leaves and heads to a room.
Rin: Hmm. She’s going to a musical room.
In college, Yuki walks around the lobby and sees group of people having manga and half are My Hero Academia.
Yuki: I collect these. It is an interesting series.
Guy1: Cool! We just read the latest one.
Yuki: I think several parts in the middle and the end are awesome.
Girl1: Nice. Who are you?
Yuki: I’m Yuki.
Guy2: Nice to meet you, Yuki.
Later in high school, on the first break, Minoru walks to the fountain.
After drinking, he turns around and he sees Lila coming.
Lila sees him and walks to him.
Minoru is frighten a little.
Lila: Minoru.
Minoru: Um…What?
Lila: After school, I want to talk to you.
Minoru: What did you do to her?
Lila: She deserved to get suspended.
Minoru walks back a little.
Lila: Look, I just want to ask you to meet me by after school at the room we used to have!
Minoru: I don’t trust you.
Lila: I’m just asking a simple thing! Meet me. There will be non hurting, no harm, just a simple talk.
Minoru: No. I mean, I know you got Yuki in trouble.
Lila: We did. That doesn’t mean I can’t have a simple conversation with you guys.
Minoru: Why?
Lila: It is about you.
Minoru walks back.
Lila: You’re such a scary cat! Stop walking back! I’m not doing anything!
Lia comes up and pushes her while holding a baseball hat.
Lia: You leave this guy alone!
Lila: You don’t know what I’m doing.
She left.
Lia: Are you all right?
Minoru: Yeah, but she wasn’t trying to hurt me or anything. She’s just creepy, so thanks.
Lia: No problem. Say, what is Yuki doing right now?
Minoru: She’s at her brother’s college.
Lia: Cool.
A while later, he is having lunch with Rin, Oka, and Leon.
Minoru tells them the story.
Rin: Hmm. So that was it?
Minoru: Yeah. Although, she didn’t lay a finger on me.
Leon: Good.
Minoru: Although, I don’t think she is trying to. She was just asking me to talk to her after school. I refused.
Rin: Good. She doesn’t need you or any of us.
Minoru: I’m just wondering what happens if I don’t. What is she gonna do? Will she get me into trouble?
Leon: That is the possibility, but I suggest not to go. She is just tricking you to go, and she may be worse than we could think of.
Oka: He’s right.
Minoru: But, I’m just worried.
Rin: Even if she said she won’t hurt you, don’t. It’s a trap.
Minoru: You’re right. I mean, I want to find clues about them.
Leon: You could just find another way.
Minoru: But what if she will do something worse if I don’t?
Rin: …She did get Yuki suspended. I think that is a risky situation, Minoru. It’s your choice.
Oka: I still think you shouldn’t. Yuki was the one who tried to stop them, so if you do nothing about it, she may not retaliate.
Minoru: Hmm…
A while later, Yuki is talking to the same random people in the lobby.
Yuki:…And that’s it. I loved that manga series.
Yuki feels a vibration on her phone.
Yuki: Excuse me for a sec.
She walks to the table where Ryo is sitting.
Yuki reads the message from Minoru from Lila.
Yuki: Hmm. That’s a hard decision.
Ryo: What happened? Anything related in Fujiwara?
Yuki: Yeah. Minoru just texted me about his story about Lila. She is trying to talk to him after school, but since she’s just another creep, Minoru is not sure if he should do it. I mean, she set up my suspension, so I don’t want her to get Minoru in trouble, but also I don’t want that guy to get hurt.
Ryo: Has she tried to?
Yuki: As far as I know, she only hurt Retasu with the gangs and little on Rin. However, she tells him that she won’t harm him either way.
Ryo: I mean, I don’t trust her.
Yuki: Same here. If she really means it, it would be a relief.
Ryo: So what is your answer?
Yuki is thinking.
Yuki: Well, going to Lila is risky, but not going may get him in trouble. I know Minoru’s not as strong as me, and I told him to depend on himself. I would have to say yes.
Ryo: You mean it?
Yuki: Yeah. It would be the safest. I hope she means it.
Yuki texted him.
“Knowing all the risks on both decisions, I say go for it. You can do it.”
Later after school, Minoru is walking to the room, and Rin and Shirou is behind him.
Rin: You’re sure? I know Yuki said yes, but you’re up for it?
Minoru: Yeah. I’m nervous though.
Shirou: Well, just be brave and go there.
Minoru: I’ll do my best.
Rin: Bye!
Minoru went inside the room and Rin and Shirou starts heading home.
Rin: I honestly don’t like this decision. It’s odd that Yuki encourages him to go.
Shirou: I mean, that’s the best option for him. He at least won’t get in trouble like what they did to Yuki.
Rin: I know. I just hopes he comes out safely, for Yuki’s relief.
In the room, Minoru sees Lila at the seat.
Lila: Hello, Minoru. Have a seat.
Minoru looks at her.

Next Chapter: Minoru’s Side Story
Lila talks to Minoru about herself, and it leads Minoru to a lot of questions. Minoru had no idea why would Lila decide to be with Team Phase in the first place. Meanwhile, Yuki has some adventure on the next day and tries to do more research about Team Phase. What will both learn about them? Tune in next time!