Strength System (BL)

Assassination Classroom 21

Mio's POV

Nagisa called us all for a meeting today, and I got another cure piece. I've been getting them a lot recently. I now have 18/20 cure pieces, two more to go! I haven't talked to Kuro-Sensei yet, but I know I can't avoid it for long. At least I already have a well thought out lie. Karma has been helping my mental state a lot. He's been taking me around town and hanging out with me more.

He's worried for sure, but so am I. Nagisa started talking after we all arrived. "There's something I wanted to talk to you about," He started. "We're listening," Nakamura said. I nodded in agreement. "I'm not even sure it's possible, but instead of killing Kuro-Sensei, I think we should try to save him," He said. They were discussing this while I was talking to the systems.

'Is there a way you can tell whether or not they are scared of me?'

[Not me]

|[I am unable to do so]|

{I can do something similar~!}

'Really Zellowe? What is it?'

{There are Reputation points-}

[Ah, I forgot about those]

{Ahem! These points determine how much they like you~!}

|[I don't have this function]|

'So, what was my rep with Karma before and after?'

[Before-87]

{Now~91}

'Wait, it went up?'

|[Yes]|

'Thanks guys!'

Nakamura had just finished saying that she was against saving him when I focused back on reality. More students started to agree, making Nagisa a little flustered. Even Karma spoke up. I simply watched it unfold, not daring to take a side even if I was all for it.

Karma started to trash talk Nagisa, shoving him as well. It soon turned into a small fight. I helped hold Karma back with two other students while Nagisa only needed one to keep him restrained. Kuro-Sensei showed up, distracting everyone. I changed my grip to where I was hugging his arm in place.

Kuro-Sensei proposed a game of capture the flag. There were two teams, blue and red. It was like paintball as well, as we could use anti-sensei weapons. Everyone took turns choosing teams, but I managed to get out of it by proposing me and Kuro-Sensei talk while they do this.

As we walked away from the group, Kuro-Sensei seemed nervous and concerned. "So, which side are you on when it comes to killing me? Oh! I got your book published yesterday, so you should be getting paid soon-", He started to ramble nervously. "Kuro-Sensei, I've wanted to keep you alive since we met. Even if it didn't seem so. However, that's not what we are here to talk about is it?", I said. "*Sigh* While that is correct, I must ask what you mean about keeping me alive," He said, still trying to avoid the serious conversation coming up.

"I'm a hacker Kuro-Sensei. I knew about what went on while it was happening. I've been looking into a cure and I'm almost done with it actually, just a bit longer. I acted like I wanted to kill you to avoid suspicion, and get parts for testing the cure," I lied seamlessly. He had a look of shock on his face, soon turning contemplative.

"I guess I should stop stalling. Are you okay after killing Shiro? You've been more quiet lately," He asked. "He got what he deserved," I said. "Mio, that's not what I asked," He said softly. "They're scared of me. I've ruined any chance of friendship I had," I whimpered. I sound pathetic. I feel pathetic. I am-huh? I looked up at the feeling of something on my head.

"Now now, I'm sure they are just shocked. They don't hate you or fear you Mio," He said while patting my head. "You know, you're naturally distant. It makes it hard for others to approach you. You should get out of your head more and focus on the present," He said.

Am I really that hard to approach? I was bullied in my past life, but I made friends later. Sure I think a lot, but I'm active too right? Ever since I was reborn, I've felt numb. It's like my mind is stuck thinking this isn't real. Maybe... I just need to accept that this is my new reality. In this world, there is no Yato or Dad. At least, not from my world.

"Okay. I'll try," I said with a small, genuine smile. When's the last time I've genuinely smiled? I can't recall. I should try to be happier. I should try to enjoy this life as a life and not a script from a show. No more taking the easy way out.

[New mission, enjoy this life]

'Okay!'

I can't believe how dumb I've been this whole time! I should've seen it sooner. The conversation left a bittersweet feeling in my heart as I headed closer to the edge to watch the fight. As we got closer, I could see Nagisa behind Karasuma. He was shadowing him. As I got to the edge, I saw Mimura get shot from below his high peak. Hara was shot by Hayami soon after. It was 5-7 right now, leaving blue at a disadvantage. 

It soon turned into an all out war zone between everyone left except Nagisa and Karma. Hayami shot Isogai, and Yada got Hayami, but was shot by Itona. Itona was then taken out by Maehara with a knife. Just as Nakamura's team went for the flag, Nagisa dropped down from behind, hitting the whole squad. Maehara tried to sneak up on Karma, but was taken out. It was down to Nagisa and Karma now, just like in the plot. Wait, didn't I just say to not live life by the plot! Uggh, just this one last time I guess.

The two agreed to have a knife battle, no guns, just pure strength and skill. The others were talking, but I was focusing on the battle. I'm too nervous to talk to them just yet. After a long standstill, they both looked up saying,""You are so going down"". 

Karma lunged forward and was met in the middle by Nagisa. Their blades matched hit for hit as they argued whether to kill or save. Karma flipped Nagisa over his head, but at the peak, he broke free and tackled Karma. Karma stopped the tackle mid way, entering a lock with Nagisa for a second before kicking him away.

They both took stance once more before Karma charged forward. Swipe after swipe, he tried to hit Nagisa with his knife, but he kept dodging just in time. Nagisa found room to counter, but that just brought them into a lock again. Karma got on top, but was kicked away by Nagisa. He recovered just in time to block Nagisa's knife. As Nagisa got on top, Karma rolled him off and got up. Nagisa charged, but was kicked by Karma again. Karma got on top, ready to stab, but Nagisa got out from under him and kicked his hands. The knife flew away. As he got up, Karma headbutted him back, causing him to drop the knife on his way down.

As Nagisa reached for his second blade, Karma shouldered him and elbowed him in the throat. "Don't even bother. The second you go for that blade, the fight belongs to me," Karma said before attacking once again, repeatedly kneeing him in the gut. He pulled Nagisa up by his hair, but was punched in the face. Karma smiled, taunting him before slapping him away and getting kicked in return. 

They continued to exchange blow after blow. It almost looked like a dance. Nagisa was kicked to the ground and didn't get up. Karma walked over and picked up his knife. As he went to stab Nagisa, he was stunned by his clap. Karma bit his tongue to keep from dropping. Nagisa pulled out his knife and charged. Nagisa threw his knife when he was close, opting to tackle him. Nagisa put him into a choke hold that Karma couldn't get out of. Karma managed to get his knife, but instead of stabbing him, he surrendered. It took Nagisa a moment to snap out of it and let Karma go.

Blue team won. They would try to save Kuro-Sensei. As they talked, I couldn't help but wish that I could talk like that to the other students. Why do I have to be so shy sometimes! Karasuma gave a condition on saving Kuro-Sensei. We had until the end of the month to figure out how to save him.

My parents were out for the week, so there wouldn't be anyone freaking out when I was fixing up Karma's injuries at home. "Karma". "Hm? What's up Mio?", He asked. "Sorry for being so glum ever since the whole Kayano thing," I said. "No need for apologies, I'm just glad you're fine now," Karma said. I smiled as I continued to patch him up. 

This is my reality and I was dumb to not see so before.