Chapter 11
Warning: This is a Midari POV, so it does have suicidal thoughts in it. I don’t think it is explicit at all, but I still want to give a warning just in case.
I’d be lying if I said I wasn’t a bit curious when Sayaka told me she planned to go against Terano. Sayaka is one of the dullest people I have ever come across in my entire life. No would one would argue otherwise, well expect the President obviously, yet for some reason a small part of me cares about her. Perhaps I see bit of my younger self in those dead eyes of her. It doesn’t matter either way, even if I gave zero fucks about Sayaka, I would still be interested in this plan of hers. It’ll be dangerous certainly...oh I can’t wait. So many threats...maybe this’ll kill me. Terano might or maybe the President will finally own up to her fucking promise and kill me for dragging her lovely secretary in trouble. I doubt she’d actually kill me over this or maybe she would, even kids get upset when someone else steals and breaks their toy. Oh, Sayaka, this plan better be great.
Huh the time is 10 maybe I should start making my way to school. I got a bit distracted by thoughts of the horrible things that might happen to me, and I honestly couldn’t care less about my classes. Most of the kids at the school don’t that’s part of why it’s so great, but it’s mostly the gambling that’s great about it. I don’t wanna live past it. I won’t. Soon I’ll be dead oh I can’t wait! If Sayaka didn’t tell me yesterday after school before I left not to text her about anything of this, I probably would’ve just showed for student council meeting and texted her where to meet up. Sayaka clearly is a bit too paranoid but whatever.
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I like to walk to school sure I could take the train like so many, but the chance of dying is too low. I’d much rather walk, and just cross the roads without waiting for cars to stop. It’s a green light, while I’m crossing a street. The person isn’t really paying attention, and I can tell. Still I keep walking... my heart is pounding. This is amazing. The women in the car finally notices, her eyes widen, and she slams on the breaks. The car is just centimeters away from. My body falls forward. What a wonderful feeling. I’m laughing now. She opens the door, and her eyes are terrified. How amazing. She’s dialing a phone number now. I run away still laughing. I really should stop laughing it’ll make my running slower, but I’m just too happy to stop. This’ll be a great day.
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I’m walking to the basement when a soft set of footsteps appear besides me. Her eyes are looking forward as she subtly slips a piece of paper in my pocket.
“Make sure you are on time for the meeting it is quite rude to arrive late, and do try to be aware of your surroundings.” She turns left and walks away from me. Damn Sayaka is far more paranoid then I thought. She thinks I might be followed. This is turning out to be more interesting than I thought before. I’ll wait to look at the paper wouldn’t want to have to deal with another lecture.
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The student council meeting is a mess. Sayaka has only just now discovered that none of us did work on Monday when she wasn’t here. Did she really expect anyone in this group to keep everyone else in check? Manyuda and Itsuki are both gone, so that leaves the President, like Kirari would ever encourage others to do their actual work, the Vice-president, she just doesn’t talk, Yuriko, a coward, Runa, she just wants to play her video games, Yumemi, obnoxious, and me, who is lazy and I don’t give a fuck. If Manyuda was still around he’d probably force us to work, but he’s not, so now we have to deal with Sayaka’s disappointment.
“Forgive us Sa~y~ak. We all can’t be as diligent and wonderful as you,” The President is smirking at Sayaka and her desperate attempts to curd her blush. I wonder is President like a shark, but instead of being unable to stop moving she’s unable to stop flirting with Sayaka. Would she die if she didn’t get to flirt with Sayaka? Hmm I wouldn’t be surprised.
“President just because the election is going on doesn’t not mean we can forgot our everyday jobs. Things will fall through the cracks, and we cannot allow that, so I insist that we all start our work.”
Runa starts laughing, “I don’t have any work Sayaka that means I can play my games.”
Sayaka’s eye twitches. “Please do so quietly as not to disturb those who do have work.” A few minutes pass
before Runa beings sucking loudly on her lollipop and giggling occasionally. At each sound from her, I see Sayaka’s hand on her pen tighten. This is fucking hysterical. I look over at the President, she doesn’t notice. In fact she seems to be deep in thought. Unusual. It’s in that moment a palm slams against the table. All eyes turn to Sayaka. “Would you please stop sucking so loudly?” Ha.
“What kind of sucking, Sayaka?” I ask just to piss her off a bit more. This is too fun.
Before she can answer, mostly likely something along the lines of shut the fuck up, Runa says, “You seem quite tense Sayaka. Is something wrong?” The anger slips from her face, and her eyes flicker to the President; I follow them. Kirari seems to be quite intrigued by this question.
“Yes I’m fine. I simply have a headache.” A lie. Oh Sayaka I’m loving this game you’re playing. “Now let us return to our work. I’m deeply sorry for disturbing us.” She bows and sits back down.
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When I get home, I open the message from Sayaka. I still think she’s being a bit too paranoid, but who I’m to say anything. Elkwood Street 43 at 9 come alone and keep your phone off. The hell? Nine at night Sayaka? And where the fuck is that? I pull out my phone out, and look it up. It’s literally an abandoned building. What the hell Sayaka? Jesus this most be more dangerous than I thought before. Even better. Oh I can just feel myself getting excited. This might actually get me killed. I’m laughing now. This is great. This is great.
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I arrive at 8:58 and Sayaka is not here yet. Me earlier than Sayaka well this is just unprecedented. I’m better than Sayaka...I’m better than Sayaka. There’s the sound of running footsteps from my left. A rush of excitement and fear hits me. Is this person going to kill me? Oh that would be great wouldn’t it. My excitement drains as I realize it’s just Sayaka. What a disappointment. She’s sweating. Jesus did she run here?
“Were you followed?” Her tone is serious, and she doesn’t sound out of breathe at all. What a scary girl.
“No. Don’cha think you’re acting a bit, you know, fucking psychotic?” She tilts her. Contemplating my words.
“Perhaps, but I cannot be sure if Terano has people following me or if our phones are bugged. If she did have anyone following me, I lost them in my complex route.” She’s being serious.
“Why we weren’t you worried about this yesterday?”
“I was reckless. There cannot be anymore mistakes on either of our parts. You understand this correct?” Her eyes are determined. I wonder what she would do if I said no?
“Of course. Of course. Still this area seems a bit risky.”
“A calculated risk besides I’m capable of defending myself as you are aware of.” What about me! Ha! Sayaka you might just be better than I thought.
“Sure whatever. So what’s the plan?” I rub my hands together in excitement.
“I have considered many plans and done many calculations. Our goal cannot simply be just for her to lose the election. No with her lose would come great consequences. She would most certainly act out recklessly, and hurt the President. Therefore, we most corner her. I have come to the conclusion that the answer lies in her sister.” That dumbass girl. How could she be of use? Sayaka must have seen my confusion because she answers my question, “Don’t underestimate her. We know nothing of her abilities, and I’m not sure we know anything of personality either, but Terano cares for her that I’m certain of. We will use this.”
“How bold Sayaka.” I laugh, but stop as Sayaka takes a step closer. She looks into my eyes.
“This is not one of your games Midari. You will get close to Yumi, while I get close to Terano. If you cannot take this seriously, leave now. I’m not playing around, and I will not allow my feelings or anyone’s to prevent me from protecting the President. And if you try to stop me, I will in turn stop you. Tell me if you can remain professional. Tell me the truth Midari. I do not have times for your lies.” Her eyes. They’re almost glowing like Yumeko’s or Kirari’s. But they’re different, it’s not the sadistic curiosity of Kirari’s or the pure recklessness and hunger of Yumko’s, it’s just cold determination. They don’t send a shiver of excitement through me just dread. They’re so cold.
“Yes.”
“Good. Move as quickly as you can without arising suspicion. I’ll give you location on where to meet on Saturday on Friday.”
She walks back into the shadows. Sayaka what have you gotten us into? How much will you sacrifice for it? This is too much fun.