Rick was standing next to a still Ren, he was flipping through a couple of pictures as the teacher glared at them.
' yeah, we might be screwed here, ' he thought as looked at the picture. ' who even took these pictures? I have almost forgotten about that fight. '
He scratched the back of his head as he looked at the picture of Ren grabbing Kiyomasa's face.
Rick then side glanced to Ren's direction who was not blinking his stare focused on the phone in his hands.
" YOU ARE TEMPORARY SUSPENDED FROM QUESTS. " The red glowing text blinked.
He stood without moving a muscle while the teacher carried on with his warning, Rick was studying the teacher's face.
" So... what do you have to say for yourselves? I hope you have a good reason because you boys are in big trouble, " The teacher stated his tone low and sharp.
" Mr Kazekawa, do you mind if I ask questions first? " Rick said as he placed the pictures on the table.
The teacher's brown eyes were studying Rick's face, " Do you think you are in a position to ask questions? Clearly you don't understand the gravity of the situation. "
" I'm curious, let's imagine what you are saying is true, why we are the only ones here? doesn't a fight involve two sides, " Rick asked he his sky blue eyes locked onto Mr Kazekawa's brown eye.
" The other students aren't present today and from the pictures they're clearly the one's being bullied, so their presence isn't required, " Mr Kazekawa said, his finger tapping at the part of picture where Rick was kicking the two boys in their faces.
A smirk which is almost impossible to catch appeared on Rick's face, ' that's it, bullying. I thought this was serious situation for a sec. '
He then put his arms behind and tilted his head slightly, ' Mr Kazekawa is known for being strict and hard to read so I don't think money will help in this situation. Well that makes things simple as well I just have to... '
Rick paused his thought, then he turned his head in Ren's direction and upon seeing the Ren's reaction his eyes widened.
The red pupils in Ren's eyes were shaking as he looked the at the phone like he was in a trance.
The smirk on Rick's face disappeared as he covered his mouth and stated in a sharp voice, " I don't know what you are talking about Mr Kazekawa. "
" What? I just explained it to you, don't you see the evidence is against you, " Mr Kazekawa replied his tone slightly annoyed as his leg started shaking.
' well, something is wrong I need to end this conversation so we can get out here, I rarely see the boss man react that way. '
" Those pictures are clearly photoshopped, you just are making wild accusations because you don't like us, " Rick replied immediately his tone calculated.
" Huh? " Mr Kazekawa's one eyebrow raised higher than the other, " you think this a joke."
He then turned his gaze to Ren's direction who was looking at his phone, " your friend isn't even paying attention. "
Ren let out a deep breath before putting his phone his pocket, his expression was unreadable and Rick his expression was neutral as he remained quiet and they looked down at Mr Kazekawa.
" So you two think highly of yourselves, not taking me serious and being disrespectful, a clear sign of being indisciplined... " He stated as his eyes narrowed slightly while studying both of their faces.
He then in rested his head on this intertwined fingers and his tone became serious, " I'll have to fix that. "
Ren and Rick both didn't react at the teacher's conclusion and the three continued holding eye contact.
Later that day Ren was laying down on top of the school's roof, he had his hands behind the back of his head while staring at the blue sky as the clouds passed, a cool breeze brushing through at his face.
' I've been banned from the game, it took me by surprise but not unexpected when no rules are clearly established. ' he thought as he began analysing his situation.
' these past days I've tried different approaches to to different situations, it was not like my usual play style. Did one of my moves trigger the app? '
' well it doesn't matter since knowing won't change anything, what I need to do now is focus on the school's side quest, ' as he was thinking, there was a sound of the door opening.
The sound of the footsteps became audible as they a person approached him, he didn't react, he was just focused on watching the clouds.
" Not even turning to look at the person approaching you, but what would I expected from an uncivilized person like you, " Ilya stated as she looked down on Ren.
Ilya gasped upon noticing Ren didn't respond his eyes almost looking bored as he stared at the sky. ' what he's ignoring me. '
" Hey I'm talking you. " She said snapping her fingers.
" Oh, when did you spawn here? " He asked his tone calm as his eyes turned to her direction.
She then took a few steps forward, " I don't know what that means nor do I care... The president has been looking for you, " She stated her tone masking her furiousness.
Then she slightly narrowed her eyes and she added, " you don't have to see her, I can just tell her you are busy having a conversation with the sky, "
Then with a amused scoff she continued, " it's like you are showing off how lonely you are. "
Ren the moved his upper body up into a sitting position, " what a coincidence I also wanted to talk her, where is she? "
" Figure it out yourself, I hate you. " She stated before stomping off and leaving the roof.
' what's her deal? ' he thought as he watched her close the door.
" well since I can't play I might as well try and blend in with the NPCs. " Ren muttered to himself as he the got up and adjusted his uniform, then he started walking towards the door
Meanwhile Rick was walking in the hallway, he passed by a few students, most were talking about the students who collapsed while others had their gaze on him.
Rick didn't didn't notice anything or hear a word as he was busy stuck in his thoughts.
' The boss man said nothing is wrong but it's hard to believe him, ' he then took his phone out his pocket and opened the Guide app.
' he mostly only react when it's something that is about the Guide app but I haven't received any updates or quest info, '
he then paused his thought and stopped walking before asking himself. ' Sooo... what could it be? '
As he was about to start walking, he felt a tap on his shoulder then a person appeared in front of him and he immediately recognized the brown hair immediately.
" Hey can I have a moment? " Hayase asked her voice timid and low as she avoided making eye contact.
Rick then tilted his head slightly, " you look familiar, do I know you? " He asked while maintaining a neutral expression.
Upon hearing the question Hayase opened her mouth but no words came out then she took a deep breath.
" Well you do... yes... kinda, " she mixed up her words then she took a deep breath and answered calmly.
" we've met before but let's say I wasn't on my best behavior, " She explained as she looked down.
" Is that so? " Rick said before he walked past her. " Well, am busy right now and I don't have time to waste on strangers, " he said his tone cold as he walked past her.
Her eyes widened as she froze for the moment, she turned back to the direction he was going and she hesitantly reached out to grab his hand.
But then she pulled back at the last second and watched him walk away while she placed a hand on her chest.
After that he walked into the boy's rest room and switched on the tap, the water started to pour out with force and he started washing his face.
He wiped the water down with his hand as he looked at the mirror.
His gray hair looking sparkly in his reflection as he maintain eye contact with himself.
' why do I... suddenly feel so tried? ' he thought as he rubbed the area his eyes and looked at the mirror again.
For a moment, he saw a few cracks appeared. The line separating his right eye which was looked like it was glowing, " What the.... and now am seeing things. "
Then there was a sound of footsteps at the entrance.
He turned his head to the direction of the footsteps and the door opened and someone entered then.
Without seeing who it was he blinked and he looked at the mirror again, this time the cracks disappeared.
' why do I feel so tired? My eyes feel heavy. ' he thought as his eyelids became heavier and heavier each second.
The sound of his phone ringing didn't help him, he tried to reach his pocket but before he could everything went dark.