Our arrival at the university was meant to spark a new chapter. An end to our old ways. An end to our High School life.

Yet, it started something within one of our friends.

As we watched from the safety of the nearby chairs covering us, I noticed a figure approaching through the front door.

His wavy dark blue hair and his dark green school blazer make me instantly recognize him.

“I can see you over there”

Another figure emerged from the opposite entrance, approaching him.

“What’s Ryu doing?” I whispered to Mii-kun.

“I don’t know”

Ryu used to stray from our activities, almost unwilling to socialize with anyone. But now had become someone that you could lean onto and trust. Someone that Rii-san and Kurumi can trust to tag along with and laugh with without a single argument.

Yet, as we got into the University, Ryu had this weird look as if he was scheming something behind our backs. We ignored it at first. Yet, as the days went by, I couldn’t help but notice that he started to disappear often.

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“So you have it?” He extended his hand out.

“Yea…” A female voice came from the unknown figure, “There’s been a change of plans”

“Hm?”

The thunder of footsteps followed as several figures armed with various weapons rushed inside, surrounding the two figures.

“Give it up,” The figure said as she pulled her screwdriver out, pointing it towards Ryu, “Your tricks won’t work here”

How could this be?

We watched in horror as the entire group started to close in on Ryu with a determined look on their faces.

“We gotta help him, Mii-kun!” I whispered to her.

“There’s about four of them not to mention the possibility if someone is waiting outside! We can’t risk it”

I withdrew behind the cover of the seats.

“Don’t bother trying to fight” Another girl holding a knife pressed it close to his neck, “For someone like you, you’re quite dumb…”

Ryu stood there frozen.

I couldn’t understand what was happening. Did all of this happen because of Ryu? Did he start all of this?

I wanted to jolt out of my seat and save him myself. It didn’t matter what it took. Even if I wasn’t as strong as him or fast like Kurumi, I’d do whatever it takes. He needed my help. Anyone in this situation would.

Yet… he just stood there unfazed with a smile. Not the type you’d see from a villain in Mangas, just a normal one. As he was just fooling around for fun.

But I know what he can do. And that’s why I was worried for him.