Guess who is back?
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As soon as the news broke that Class A had dropped straight into Class C in a single exam, a huge commotion rippled through the ship. Students across all classes were buzzing with disbelief and speculation. But unsurprisingly, the loudest uproar came from the students of Class A—no, former Class A.
And now, former Class A students began blaming one person for the outcome
Katsuragi Kōhei.
It didn't take long before he became the scapegoat for everything that went wrong.
After all, it was his decision to share information about the other classes' VIPs. Because of that, Class A—or what was now Class C—took the brunt of the damage in the exam. The result was a catastrophic failure, with the worst possible outcome. Even if it wasn't technically his fault, someone had to take the fall.
Hashimoto, too, caught some of the blame, but nowhere near as much as Katsuragi.
In Hashimoto's case, most of the criticism came from students aligned with Katsuragi's own faction. They argued that Hashimoto had a hand in the outcome or rather accusing him as to try to protect Katsuragi, but everyone in Sakayanagi faction, tried to use this to fully shift the blame to Katsuragi. So, in the end, it was Katsuragi who bore the full weight of the result.
After all, he had been acting as the de facto leader of Class A.
With Sakayanagi absent from the exam and playing no active role, Katsuragi naturally stepped into the leadership position, whether he wanted it or not and whether everyone had agreed or not.
It was really not a good day for the new Class C.
"I didn't expect this outcome..." Hashimoto muttered.
"Is that so...?"
Katsuragi looked at him. It was Hashimoto who inform him about the private exchange between Kushida and Ryuen. So in the back of his mind, Katsuragi couldn't help but wonder if he had something to do with this result.
But he quickly let go of that thought.
He had a good grasp of what kind of person Hashimoto was.
While it wasn't impossible that Hashimoto had manipulated the situation for his own gain or had a plan of his own, there was no reason for him to go this far. Not when the risk meant dragging the whole class down from A to C.
If it were just a loss of a few dozen points, maybe. But not with a penalty this severe.
Looking at the results, it wasn't hard to guess what might have happened during the exam.
The only explanation that came to mind was that Ryuen and Kushida had planned everything from the start.
But how?
If that was really the case... then did Ryuen predict this? Did he set a trap from the beginning? And if so, how did he know they would overhear that conversation?
From what Katsuragi remembered, Hashimoto only noticed Kushida by chance, it was after his talk with Kumagawa that he somehow catched a glimpes of Kushida that made him curious and decided to follow her. It wasn't something he had planned. And as far as he knew, Hashimoto hadn't made any contact with Ryuen or Kushida during the entire exam.
Which meant...
There were still missing pieces he didn't understand.
"Class C... huh." Katsuragi let out a sigh.
"...Sorry, Katsuragi. I didn't expect it to turn out like this."
Katsuragi glanced at him, then shook his head.
"It's fine. What's done is done."
It would be a lie to say he wasn't feeling stressed or tired. If he had any hair left, he figured some of it would've fallen out by now. But luckily or unluckily, there was none to lose.
Hashimoto looked slightly guilty, though most of it was probably about the class as a whole. From his point of view, what happened to Katsuragi might have actually been a good thing. Even so, it didn't mean he felt nothing about the situation.
Like Katsuragi, he was also a little lost on what exactly went wrong in the exam. His train of thought followed a similar path. If anything, both of them were stuck in the same situation—trying to figure out where things fell apart.
So, Katsuragi and hashimoto got nothing but time to contemplates on the situation.
『Oyaa, if it isn't Katsuragi-kun and Hashimoto-kun from the new Class C. You guys look so lively. Did something good happen? 』
The moment they heard that annoying voice, both of their faces twitched.
Out of everyone on this ship, it had to be him.
Katsuragi, in particular, couldn't hide the clear displeasure on his face.
"Kumagawa-kun, what do you mean something good? They've been demoted to Class C. That's literally the worst thing that could've happened, you know?"
The girl standing beside Kumagawa whispered in his ear—if you could even call it a whisper. The tone and volume made it perfectly clear that she wanted them to hear it.
Kushida had followed him.
After Kumagawa left her behind earlier with what seemed like a cool exit, Kushida, instead of going her own way, ended up following him for no particular reason. Just a hunch. Something told her that tagging along would lead to something interesting.
And she was right.
Seeing how Kumagawa greeted Katsuragi and Hashimoto in what could only be described as annoying, Kushida knew that something interesting is going to happen.
『Did that really happen? Give me a little bit, okay? Just a little. 』said Kumagawa wracking his brain as he was seriously thinking. A few seconds passed before he clapped his hands together with a cheerful expression.
『Ah, right. You guys got dropped to Class C. That really happened. What a surprise.』
He said it like he had just remembered the weather forecast.
Kushida glanced at him, her eyes slightly wide with a mix of disbelief and mild admiration. She wasn't sure if this was a new form of psychological harassment or just Kumagawa being Kumagawa. But she wasn't exactly surprised, either.
They hadn't known each other long, but she'd already figured out the kind of person he was. She was kind of expecting Kumagawa-kun to make an annoying joke like that. But even so, it was still amazing just how annoying one person could be.
And judging from Katsuragi's expression, he was thoroughly irritated. For someone usually calm and composed, the look on his face was rare and amusing. Especially for Kushida, who had knowingly played a part in it.
But why did she find it funny?
She wasn't the sadistic type, not really. If it were someone she hated like Horikita or Ryuen, sure—watching them frustrated would be satisfying. But Katsuragi? She didn't have any strong feelings about him.
So why was she amused?
"Hmm? Why are you looking at me like that, Katsuragi-kun?" Kushida asked with a smile.
Katsuragi was staring at her with clear suspicion. And honestly, it wasn't without reason. After all, it was her conversation with Ryuen, the one Hashimoto had overheard that led to the disaster. That act, intentional or not, played a part in Class A's downfall. Or rather, Class C now.
So even if she smiled like nothing happened, Katsuragi had every right to look at her like that.
『Hey, why are you looking at my childhood friend and partner like that? 』
"I'm not your childhood friend, and I'm definitely not your partner."
『... 』
"Don't look at me with that kind of smile. It's creepy."
It was the kind of smile you cannot read at all. It was a smile full of hidden meaning while it was also compeletely empry at the same time. And seeing her displeasure, Kumagawa went back to Katsuragi and Hashimoto who were wary for some reason.
"I'm going to be blunt, Kushida." Katsuragi said, eyes locked on her.
"What is it, Katsuragi-kun?"
Despite the heavy tone and the serious look in his eyes, Kushida didn't seem fazed at all. She responded with her usual friendly smile, like she was just chatting with a classmate. To her, this was no different from a normal conversation.
Katsuragi didn't waste time.
"Did you really cooperate with Ryuen? Was that whole thing just bait to mislead us?"
"E-eh? What are you talking about, Katsuragi-kun?"
"That conversation between you and Ryuen was too convenient. The moment we acted on that information, our class fell into a trap. Even if it wasn't your direct doing, you must've known what would happen."
Katsuragi was being direct as he was essentially accusing her. Hashimoto who stood beside him remained silent but clearly curious about the answer too.
"U-um... I'm not really sure what you're talking about, but judging from how confident you are that I talked with Ryuen, that means... you eavesdropped on us, right?"
"..."
They remained silent as a sign of confirmation.
"I don't know if I should feel offended, but eavesdropping on a girl's private talk is a bit rude, don't you think? Also, I had my own deal with Ryuen. And as far as I'm concerned, what happened to your class has nothing to do with me."
"Even if you say that—"
『You shouldn't judge a person based on circumstantial evidence; it's a bad habit. 』
Kumagawa cut in casually.
"....."
The three turned their attention to him.
『Guessing from the direction this conversation is going, is it safe to assume that you're accusing my childhood friend, Kushida Kikyou-chan? 』
"What I meant was the whole thing was just too convenient. That's why I was suspicious."
There was no hint of shrinking back from Katsuragi's words. If someone think logically, it was obvious that they would reach such conclusion.
『You're free to assume whatever you want. But accusing someone based on circumstantial evidence just because you were eavesdropping on their conversation about how Kushida knew the Class C—ah, I mean Class B VIPs, and then drawing the wrong conclusion, that's pretty much your own fault, isn't it?』
"Did you also have a hand in this... Kumagawa?" Katsuragi narrowed his eyes as his voice was clearly on edge.
『Eh? You're accusing me now too? Hmm... that puts me in a tight spot. After all, I absolutely hate the idea of lying, and secretly pull strings from the shadows, making secret deals with people just to pass along a slightly misleading piece of information about the VIPs so others miscalculate the pattern, waste their limited time, and drop in the rankings as a result. That sounds way too underhanded for someone like me.』
He gave a small shrug, and smile still intact.
『So yeah, I don't know what you're talking about either. 』
Katsuragi and Hashimoto were still in the dark about what really happened. All they could do was speculate with the limited information they had. They knew Ryuen and Kushida were involved, or maybe just Ryuen, since Kushida had denied it. Though, that denial didn't exactly clear her of suspicion.
But Kumagawa had just spelled out the entire sequence of what probably led them to this downfall.
He spoke like someone who already knew the situation—despite Katsuragi never explaining the details. All he had said was that something happened between Kushida and Ryuen. Yet Kumagawa had casually described the exact cause behind their drop in rankings.
It was as good as a confession.
Even if they removed Kushida from the equation, Kumagawa had just outlined the entire setup like it was a joke.
"You..."
Katsuragi's voice came out low as his hand quietly balled into a fist.
With the way things were going, it felt like a punch could fly at any moment. Kumagawa's words were outright provocation, denying involvement while calmly laying out the exact issue he shouldn't have known anything about.
『As I said, I fervently deny having any involvement in this. Same goes for Kushida-chan, for that matter. Whether it's true or not, I couldn't say. But if something I happened to say ended up sounding like a hint to you, then I feel like that's just a coincidence. 』
Katsuragi had only thrown out a single remark to see if Kumagawa had any part in it. Yet in response, Kumagawa had hurled back ten unpleasant remarks in return.
Considering how thoroughly Kumagawa could provoke someone, it was impressive Katsuragi had managed to hold himself back this long. But judging by his clenched fist, it was only a matter of time before he snapped, especially if Kumagawa kept pushing like this.
Hashimoto, on the other hand, had stayed silent the entire time, simply watching from the sidelines. He didn't seem interested in getting involved. After witnessing Kumagawa's warped personality firsthand, he had likely decided it was better to keep his distance.
"Haah..."
Kushida let out a quiet sigh. Katsuragi looked completely defeated.
At this rate, if he kept pressing the issue, it would only make him look like a sore loser. And thanks to Kumagawa steering the conversation the way he did, their position had only worsened.
She glanced at Kumagawa, who still looked like he was enjoying the entire exchange.
What a difficult person...
『By the way, Kushida-chan, I heard there's a place that sells Kinoko no Yama. Do you know where it is?』
"E-eh? Kinoko no Yama? Umm... I think there's a shop on the second floor that sells them... maybe near the front?"
The sudden shift in topic caught her completely off guard. She ended up answering on reflex.
『Is that so? Then what are you waiting for? If I stay idle like this, I might miss out on the chocolate that's popular enough to go head-to-head with Takenoko no Sato, you know?』
Kumagawa casually turned his back to Katsuragi and Hashimoto, walking off in the direction of the elevator.
It seemed he really was planning to leave and buy some chocolate. Come to think of it, she had heard him grumbling about it a lot lately. Apparently, he liked that snack more than she thought.
Kumagawa left without saying another word, heading straight for the elevator with the same carefree attitude he'd carried the whole time.
Left behind, Kushida gave a small, polite bow.
"I'm sorry about Kumagawa-kun. He can be a bit... difficult."
She spoke with a gentle tone as if trying to smooth things over.
With that, she quietly excused herself and walked off in the same direction Kumagawa had gone, leaving Katsuragi and Hashimoto behind.
After catching up to Kumagawa, who was heading toward the nearest elevator, Kushida couldn't help but ask. Whether out of curiosity or the need to understand his motives, she wanted to know what he was thinking.
"Why did you do that, Kumagawa-kun?"
『Hmm? 』
"Earlier. Why would you go out of your way to provoke Katsuragi like that? Now you're the main suspect, you know? If you had just stayed quiet, they wouldn't have thought you were involved. They barely have any information beyond that conversation I had with Ryuen."
『They were accusing you, weren't they? 』
"Well, obviously I was going to deny it."
She had planned to brush the whole thing off and act like she knew nothing.
『... 』
"...What?"
『For someone who relies on socializing, you're surprisingly slow to catch on. 』
"What do you mean?"
She made her voice sound as natural as her could.
Getting lectured by Kumagawa was annoying, but even so, she had to admit it, out of everyone at this school, his judgment was something she could trust more than most.
『People hate being uncertain. Once someone starts thinking you're suspicious, it sticks. That's just how most humans are. Katsuragi already suspects you, and that won't change unless someone more suspicious shows up. And with your personality, you don't like being hated, do you?』
"Hated? That's a pretty strong word."
『Well, maybe not hated... but I think you get the point. 』
"I get it. I'm not an idiot."
He was probably talking about being seen as untrustworthy.
『Then, do you want to be seen like that? 』
"Of course not. But with what happened, it was bound to turn out that way, right?"
As someone who lived and breathed through the connections she built, Kushida couldn't afford to be disliked by anyone.
But Katsuragi and Hashimoto were smart. Even if she didn't openly admit it, they had likely already connected the dots. Just the fact that she, of all people was working with Ryuen was enough to raise suspicion. But that was all it was.
Even if they had grown wary of her, it wasn't like they could do anything with that information. At most, they'd interpret her actions as a bold move made for the sake of the special exam. And even if that wasn't the case, it didn't matter much. She had always expected that someone would eventually catch on.
There was no way she could keep wearing her mask for three whole years without anyone suspecting a thing.
But that was fine.
Because even if they noticed, there wasn't much they could do about it.
But that still didn't answer her question.
『Also, I may not have had any reason to provoke him, but I didn't have any reason not to either, right? Did you forget, Kushida-chan? I'm whimsical. And a bit of a contrarian. 』
Was that really the reason? If it was, then Kushida couldn't help but feel a little bad for Katsuragi. To be humiliated like that over something so trivial—it almost felt cruel.
"Well, of course I know that... I do know you're whimsical, a contrarian, and someone who's hated."
『I never said I was hated. 』
"Even so, there's nothing to gain from it, is there? I mean, you probably won't face any consequences, but still..."
『Huhuhu.... Unfortunately for you, I'm not great at measuring gains and losses. I just enjoy doing things that aren't worth doing.』
"..."
Yeah. She knew that too.
『Besides, I'm the one they'll be suspicious of now, not you. Which means... you owe me one. And with my generous heart, I'll go ahead and use that favor now, Kushida-tan.』
"Please don't call me that."
『Favor... 』
Kumagawa's expression turned serious for a moment as he repeated the word, but he didn't say anything else.
If he made a serious face here, then it almost made her think that he was serious—although she couldn't tell what was going on inside his head. She wouldn't be the least bit surprised if he was actually having perverted delusions with that serious face.
...And she would absolutely hate that.
『Buy me some chocolate, especially in large quantities. 』
"Eh?"
Kushida blinked, caught completely off guard by the unexpected request.
Of all the things he could've asked for... that was it?
"Pfft... ha ha ha ha ha."
She laughed.
He really was a difficult person.
Unpredictable to the end.
Soon enough, the two of them had arrived at the shop Kushida mentioned earlier.
The area was quiet. Not many students were around this time of day. Everyone was likely trying to enjoy themselves while they still could, desperately squeezing in whatever free time they had left. In other words, they were making up for the time they'd lost to the special exam.
『It sold out.... 』
Unfortunately for Kumagawa, the shelves were empty.
The Kinoko no Yama and Takenoko no Sato chocolates he had come for were already sold out.
He stared blankly at the empty shelf like someone who had just experienced true loss.
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The two weeks "luxurious vacation" prepared by the school was slowly coming to an end, and the cruise ship "Speranza" was about to dock at the port.
But to call it a "luxurious vacation" would be a lie.
By the end of it, the students weren't left with any refreshing memories or a sense of fulfillment, instead only fatigue and lingering misery from the exam that had drained them from any sense of fulfillment.
Even so, no one openly complained anymore.... Or rather, they couldn't.
Most students had already resigned themselves to the reality of it. Now, they were simply trying to salvage what was left of their trip, forcing themselves to enjoy the remaining time before it ended. Whether it was swimming, shopping in the ship's stores, or taking photos together, everyone was scrambling to make up for lost time after being dragged through the "forced voluntary" special exam orchestrated by the school.
That's right, most of the students.
Because no matter how much they tried to laugh or pretend nothing happened, there were some who simply couldn't.
A certain group of students, weighed down by the disastrous outcome of the exam, found no joy in these final moments.
Not even a sliver.
By 9 in the morning, the students had already gathered in their respective class groups, lining up early to disembark from the cruise ship. The "Speranza" had arrived at Tokyo Bay an hour ahead of schedule, but as one final gesture of goodwill from the school, the students were required to have breakfast first before stepping off the ship.
And to their surprise, it was a rather luxurious breakfast, far more extravagant than what they'd been served up until now. It was probably the school's way of showing some form of compensation for the stress and hardship they'd put the students through. If nothing else, it showed they had at least a shred of guilt about the whole ordeal.
After breakfast, the students regrouped and began lining up to unboard.
As expected from a school that held status and structure above all, the process moved from the top down—starting with Class A and ending with Class D.
First up was Class A, led by Ichinose. The students wore expressions of victory, their faces brimming with joy. Despite gaining only 73 class points from the island exam and nothing from the VIP exam aside from private points, it was just enough to propel them to the top.
A modest gain on paper, but it marked the moment they officially became the new Class A.
Next was the newly promoted Class B, led by Ryuen.
Their expressions were exactly what you'd expect from a group led by a delinquent, full of smugness and arrogance. Not every student wore that kind of face, of course, but most of them looked like they deserved a punch or two.
Still, it was hard to argue with the results. They had not only ascended to Class B but had also crushed the former Class A—now Class C—in a decisive and overwhelming fashion, having achieved the highest results in the VIP exam.
As for Class D, their mood was relatively calm. Neither overly cheerful nor disheartened, they quietly accepted their results. Though they hadn't gained much from the VIP exam, just 50 class points, they had secured first place during the island exam. That gave them a total increase of 161 points.
Considering they had started the school year at rock bottom with zero class points, it was a solid comeback. A noticeable change in their morale, and more importantly, in their lives.
Naturally, the group with the most bitter expressions was the former Class A.
Now demoted to Class C, they were led by Katsuragi.
They garnered only a measly 20 points from the island exam, and on top of that, they suffered a penalty of minus 250 class points from the VIP exam.
Their initial 800 class points had come crashing down in just two weeks. With only 574 lefts, they were now behind Ryuen's class and officially pushed down the ranks.
The mood among them was heavy, like the weight of the world had come crashing down. It wasn't surprising. Many of them had viewed themselves as superior to the other classes, and the title of Class A had become a part of their identity.
Now that it was gone, and they had fallen to Class C, the shock was plain on their faces.
They were finally beginning to realize what it meant to live under a system that valued meritocracy above all else.
Of course, seeing their devastated expressions, there was one person who couldn't help himself.
After all the students had disembarked in an orderly fashion, and despite the open space they were in, Ryuen and his underling brazenly cut through the crowd of Class C students without hesitation.
"Yo, make way, you pathetic rejects. The glorious Class B is passing through. Don't tell me Class C doesn't even know how to move their feet now?"
Ryuen sneered, dragging his words with exaggerated arrogance, while Ishizaki and the others followed right behind, laughing in open mockery.
"Tch, I can smell the failure clinging to you guys. Disgusting," Ishizaki added with a click of his tongue, shoving past one of the Class C boys without care.
It was the kind of provocation that would usually cause a fight.
But, no one from Class C responded. Altough they were felt humiliated, as some of them lowered their heads, and others gritted their teeth, yet none of them said a word. In this moment, silence was all they could manage, since it was the truth.
『Good grief... Who would've thought Ryuen had such a knack for harassment. Pretty nasty, don't you think, Kushida-chan?』
"Huh? What are you even talking about?"
Kushida, who just happened to be standing beside him, couldn't help but respond. She had just heard something truly ridiculous come out of his mouth.
『As you're well aware, my area of expertise... or rather, my specialty, is just being an eyesore. I'm a total novice when it comes to harassment. Harassing someone just doesn't suit my tastes because of how practical it is. If there's no playfulness in it, then harassment is just plain boring. 』
"..."
What is this person even saying...?
If we're speaking in strict terms, then yes, Kumagawa was certainly a novice. There wasn't anything he could truly be said to excel at. But if there were one thing he did excel at, it'd be harassing others. Still, if we're going by expert or novice, then Kumagawa-kun was definitely the latter.
After all, wasn't he the one who dragged Class C into that whole mess?
Wasn't it because of him that Class C found themselves in their current situation?
Calling himself a novice while being the one who practically dismantled a class in two weeks was beyond absurd.
"Your opinions are always appreciated, but could we maybe save this conversation for another time, Kumagawa-kun?"
She found herself speaking politely to her own classmate.
『Okay. 』
"..."
Naturally, true to his nature, Ryuen didn't stop with Class C. He made his way straight to Class D, setting his sights on Horikita, who had failed to contribute in both the uninhabited island and VIP exams.
Despite his usual taunts, Horikita stayed uncharacteristically silent. Even so, the frustration on her face was obvious. After all, Ryuen—someone she had always looked down on, had led his class and ascend to Class B, while she had been left behind.
Of course, some students from Class D stepped in to defend Horikita, unaware of the truth. From their perspective, it was thanks to her leadership that they had won the island exam. But that misunderstanding only made Horikita's expression grow darker.
On the other hand, Kushida wore a satisfied smile. Watching Horikita struggle made her feel good inside. And thanks to her suggestion to target Class B during the VIP exam, Class D had gained a small reward. Everyone in class knew that, and her position had quietly strengthened because of it.
After that, the teachers began to instruct the students to head back to their dorms and rest. The announcement was delivered in a flat, routine tone, as if the intense two-week exam had been nothing more than a school outing. But at this point, no one had the energy left to argue.
『Now then, let's finish our appointment. Since the Good Appointmenter Kushida has made a promise to repay my favor, it would be rude of me to back out now.』
"I'd be a lot happier if you just forgot about it."
It seemed he was serious about getting that chocolate, no matter what.
『No can do! A gentleman like me can't possibly allow his own hard-earned money to be wasted when a maiden's hard-earned money is right there. I'd rather spend your money than my own. 』
How shameless can he be....
"Haaah....."
It honestly wasn't that big of a deal. She had earned quite a lot of money thanks to him, so this much was nothing. More importantly, it was better to settle the favor quickly before he changed his mind about its contents. Considering how whimsical he was, finishing it as soon as possible was the safest choice.
With no other choice, Kushida reluctantly agreed and headed toward the nearest convenience store with him. Fortunately, there was one close to the dorms, and it happened to be on the same route.
Kushida made sure to keep a decent distance from Kumagawa as they walked. She didn't want anyone getting the wrong idea. Strangely enough, Kumagawa also kept his distance, as if reading the mood for once.
Luckily, several other students were headed into the convenience store as well, so the two of them entering together didn't stand out. At the very least, there wouldn't be any weird rumors. Probably.
After heading to the snack section, the item he wanted was, once again, sold out. Neither Kinoko no Yama nor Takenoko no Sato could be found on the shelves.
『Sold out again...』
"Haaah... I'll buy them for you later. We still need to look for a gift for Kokoro-chan's birthday anyway, so let's just get them then."
『Hmm... So it's like saying if you suffered a head injury and needed immediate treatment, but since the hospital's offering a discount the next day, it's better to wait until then instead. Is it something like that? 』
"Of course not. What kind of example is that..."
She shook her head, but if you framed it as a medical decision, choosing to delay urgent treatment for a better deal, then it was possible that comparison was actually rather pertinent.
『Well, okay. 』He agreed.
He accepted it without complaint.
Still, seeing how easily he gave in made her feel like she was the one losing something. Did he really want that sold out chocolate in the first place?
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『END』
I didn't expect to be gone for almost a month.
To be fair, it's because of a friend. Well, maybe not even a friend anymore. Honestly, at this point, I probably wouldn't even call him that.
That fucker stole my damn laptop. I'm not gonna go into all the details, but apparently he needed money, so he probably sold it off somewhere. Just like that, all my important files, college stuff, story drafts, everything, gone.
Because of that, I couldn't write at all. Kinda lost my motivation, too. Fortunately, for whatever reason, some of it came back. So... good for me, I guess.
Oh, and also, I probably won't be updating regularly until I finish college. I'm currently in the middle of prepping for my graduation thesis, so I'll be focusing on that for a while.
I might still write another chapter or two every now and then.
Anyway, to anyone still following this story, thanks. I really appreciate it.
That's it for this chapter. Hope you guys enjoyed it.
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