Itsuki Nakamura once stood at the top of his school—admired, respected, and in love. But everything shattered the day his girlfriend, Shuko, took her own life. From that moment, his downfall began. Bullied, broken, and forgotten… until one hand reached out.

Ryuchi Kamizawa. The new prodigy. The new “top student.” At first, Ryuchi seemed like a friend. But soon, Itsuki uncovered horrifying truths and paid the price with his life.

Yet fate gave him another chance. Itsuki awakens in the past, with all his memories intact. This time, he will uncover the truth. This time, he will choose carefully who to trust and who to destroy.

But the shadows stretch far beyond the classroom. A government experiment is about to begin, throwing thousands of students into a brutal trial of survival where betrayal is currency, and failure means death.

And in this twisted game, one question remains:
“Who is the pawn… and who is the true king?”

After two days, Itsuki has finally been discharged.


 Shuko and mom were waiting outside with a warm smile.


 Shuko holds my hands and we started walking. But halfway there,


 the phone rings. Ohh — mom got a phone call. Mom picked it up. 


And we heard the voice: "Come to the office now." 


Mom apologized, gave me the key and left.


 Now it's only me and Shuko. We got home and sat where we tied Takumi. 


Then suddenly Shuko told me: "Maybe it's not a good time to ask. But Itsuki, tell me everything. Why was Takumi following us and why did he try to kill you?"


 "Shuko, I also don't know the exact reason but I think…."


"Yagami, shouldn't you knock before entering?"


"Oh, Shuko — Shuko senpai is also here." 


"Senpai, I heard a metal rod penetrated your hands." 


{Yagami's expression changed} "Isn't it the hunt, senpai? 


"Of course I know that, senpai. I just came to warn you. In the next hunt you could die!!"


 Do you know who is behind all of this?"


 "Figure it out, if you can. But it's someone you love the most.


Shuko: "Itsuki, it's already night. I will take my leave."


 Itsuki: "Ok, I will walk you home." Shuko: "Ok." On the road, Itsuki: "Would you be able to go to school tomorrow?"


{I can get more information if I go to school.}


Kaito and I are not close. But he wanted to be friends with me. Should I trust him and Yagami is telling me about my death.


And the thing is I can't remember anything I had done in the past. I only remembered the things I had done after the age of 11. 


Had I done something to Ryuchi? And who is Anna? Ryuchi mentioned before killing me in my previous life. 


And Yagami.. Why is he helping me? He is Ryuchi's cousin. Is he truly helping me? Or is it a part of Ryuchi's plan? Lastly one questions remains "Who is the pawn and who is the king?"


 From the hunt I have lost another 3 days.


 Now I have only 5 days remaining. I don't have much time. I need to do something fast.


Chapter 10 - Everything became complicated