Kazuki led the group through the school, searching for any sign of his friends. As they moved through the hallways, he could sense the tension in the air. The Principal had mobilized the entire school government, and they were on the lookout for rebels.

“Keep your heads down,” Kazuki warned. “We need to find a safe place to regroup.”

As they rounded another corner, Kazuki spotted a familiar figure—the fiery red hair of Yumi. She stood at the entrance of a hidden alcove, looking anxious but resolute.

“Yumi!” Kazuki called, relief flooding over him as he ran to her side.

“Kazuki! Thank goodness you’re okay!” Yumi exclaimed, her eyes wide with worry. “We thought you’d been captured for good!”

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Kazuki quickly explained how he had escaped and how they needed to regroup with the others. Together, they ventured deeper into the alcove, where Haruto and Mei were waiting, their expressions a mix of relief and determination.

“What’s the plan?” Haruto asked, adjusting his glasses.

“We need to gather more students and launch a coordinated attack against the Principal,” Kazuki replied, his voice steady. “We can’t let him continue to control our lives.”

Mei nodded, her expression fierce. “We have to show them that we’re not afraid. If we work together, we can take down the school government.”

“Agreed,” Yumi said, her voice full of fire. “Let’s rally the other students and make our stand.”

With renewed purpose, they set to work, gathering allies from all corners of the academy. Kazuki could feel the tide beginning to turn—the students were tired of living in fear, and they were ready to fight back.