Chapter 7 : Talks
After School
In the morning, I was called to Ryuen's place, and now I'm waiting in an empty classroom where no one else remains. It's been about ten minutes, but Ryuen still hasn't shown up.
...Should I just go home?
As I prepare to leave, since he's taking so long, I hear footsteps approaching from the hallway. For a moment, I think it might be a teacher, but the rough, deliberate steps tell me otherwise.
"Heh. Trying to leave, are you?"
"It's because you're late..."
Ryuen forcefully opens the door, his eyes scanning the room before settling on me. A smirk plays on his lips.
"So, what's up? I haven't done anything, have I?"
"Don't play dumb. You've worked harder than anyone this time."
"I have no idea what you're talking about."
He probes, but I evade the question, feigning ignorance. Not that it matters—he probably already knows.