Ren walked through the darkening streets, people hurried pass him as the night lights began to glow, and the shop windows shone brightly.
' Rick's quest completed with unexpected jumps in completion percentage, ' he began to wonder as he walked while looking at his phone. 'It's unusual because the nature of the quest was to be there directly, not like mine which only involved in having a club saved. '
The phone read:
" THERE ARE A FEW STUDENTS CAUSING TROUBLE AT YOUR SCHOOL IN THE SHADOWS, TAKE THEM THE METHOD IS UP TO YOU. + 200 POINTS, DURATION: 7 DAYS. ( Quest completed )"
" HELP THE LITERATURE CLUB FROM FALLING APART. + 50 POINTS, DURATION: 3 DAYS.( Quest completed ) "
" TAKE PART IN THE NEW DRAMA CLUB PROJECT. + 100 POINTS, DURATION: 5 DAYS. ( Quest pending )"
" CURRENT POINTS EARNED, +635 POINTS "
He put his phone in his pocket and glanced back without turning his head.
' I was suppose to hang out with the two idiots tonight, but I think someone has been following me or am I just overthinking it? ' he questioned, as he glanced back two figures in back with black hats were matching his walking pace while trying to blend in to crowd.
He looked on both sides of the pavement as he was walking, the right side was cars were speeding by while on the other side it was a turn into a alleyway.
' Now, let's make a turn and see if they follow. ' he decided as he turned to the alley.
Upon noticing Ren making a turn in the alley, the two figures immediately quickened their pace and entered the same alleyway.
When they looked around, the alley was empty. Above them, Ren was squatting on the roof of the building, looking down
' I wonder what they would want from me?... I'm not a fan radom spawn in's, but I guess these are signs that we entering the next level.' he thought tilting his head a little.
He stood up and put his hands in his pockets and there was a slight breeze passing through his hair.
' I have a feeling the next stage is going to challenging. ' He thought as he stared down, his red eyes glowed in the dark while watching the two figures struggle to find him.
The next morning, as the sun was rising the birds were flying and singing everywhere. Student walked past the shops as they started to open.
Ren was walking alone slowly, students walked past him, most of the boys glared at him and most of the girls stole glances.
Well, he wasn't bother by it, his was focused, ' First time I've seen Kiyoko's close, guess I'll have to eat at school today. ' he thought
" Tatsuya, did you get home safe last night? " He asked calmly without looking back.
Tatsuya who was approaching from behind, his eyes popped open, " You noticed me from this far, do have you a third eye? or something, my favorite characters always have them. " He stated as his eyes lightened up.
" I've told you not to compare me anime characters, I don't understand why you're so obsessed with them. " Ren stated.
" Geez, it was only a reference. " Tatsuya argued, catching up to match Ren's walking pace.
" Well you do seem cheerful, Do you have a strategy for your quest? you're one only remaining. "
" No not really but I have a feeling it will work out I don't want to pressure myself into underperforming. " Tatsuya explained as he scratched his neck.
" Is that so. " Ren added, his red eyes studying Tatsuya with a side glance.
" Speaking of quests, what happened with Rick's quest yesterday? I thought he still had a lot to do but it jumped percentages and completed awarding less points than promised. "
" Don't worry about that, for now just focus on your part. " Ren stated.
' there's a possibility we could be looking at another player soon, but the odds are low. ' Ren wondered.
" I guess you're right. "
They walked as they continued talking, soon they arrived at the school. It was loud, many students were doing their morning practice.
Tatsuya parted ways with Ren at Shoe lockers and Ren started climbing stairs heading to highest floor.
Without climbing many stairs, he found Horikita in hallway on second floor with a few students gathered around her.
" Well then, I'll see you later, " she said as soon as noticed Ren, before walking away from the group and heading towards Ren.
As she was walking in the hallway each student she passed moved out the way and gave a slight bow, a clear sign of the deep respect and admiration for her.
" If you're heading to the principals office, I'd like to join you. " Horikita suggested, her tone sharp and well calculated.
" Sure, let's go. " Ren answered his tone netrual.
As they started climbing stairs Ren started the conversation with a question, " President I'm curious, how come I've never met other members of the student council? "
" That's because there are no other members, we do have a disciplinary committee but that's a different faction. " She responded immediately her tone neutral.
" I see, " Ren replied, keeping it short.
" Is that all you have to say? Not going to ask more questions like why? " She asked giving him a side glance studying his face for a reaction.
" You just said there are none. What more could there be to ask? " He answered her calmly.
She let out a small amused huff, " you have a very flawed way of seeing things. well, I'll educated you regardless so that you don't make the same mistakes they did. "
She didn't wait for his response as she started explaining, " The other members we had were remnants of the old student. We had the Nakamura the treasurer and Kitahara the student councilor. "
' well yes those names were quite popular last semester, I guess they've quieted down because in a way they were deleted from the main roster '
" What happened to them? " Ren asked.
" I made them forfeit their positions. They oppressed others, abused their authority in every situation and the thing i despised most important, they became weak. " She explained her eyes sharp.
A amused smirk appeared on his face one which was not easy to spot, his eyes studying her face for a reaction, " Scary, so will that happened to me when I'm of no value? or should I say, when I become weak? "
" Of course the moment you become weak, I won't hesitate to cut you off in a heartbeat, " She answered her tone calm and serious look in her eyes.
His smirk widened for the moment before disappearing.
Meanwhile Tatsuya had just arrived in the Drama room. Students were moving around adding finishing touches on the sets and props they had already prepared.
Some were busy practicing their lines while moving from one end to another at a fast pace.
' The energy in this room is off the charts, everyone looks so busy... Well it is only reasonable since tomorrow is the selection. ' Tatsuya thought as he approached Takakura.
" Hey Takakura, good morning. " He said raising his hand hesitantly.
" Kagami, you are right on time go now practice your lines, the schedule has changed. " Takakura instructed while talking fast.
Tatsuya's eyes widened and he felt his heartbeat starting to raise as he asked, " What do you mean? "
He immediately started to think of the reason in his head, ' I hope this doesn't mean what I think it does... No wait, wait, wait if the selection date has changed shouldn't that mean they've added more days but with energy in this room that possibly is likely low. '
" Well the teachers wanted to surprise us by inviting a professional director but the director said his schedule is tight and he'll be on school grounds by this afternoon, so that's when the selection is starting. " Takakura explained his face excited but his tone showed hints of concern.
Then he added, " by two thirty be in the auditorium, prepared to perform, and good luck "