COTE: The Mad Demon

Chapter 24 - Patronage

Ayanokouji POV

"Now then, show me your points".

Shocked by Okuma's demand, Hondou immediately put a resistance against him.

"Wait! Are you trying to extort me?!".

"Extort you? That's a very harsh word to say. I'm just asking you compensation for Sakura's camera". Okuma felt dismayed, offended by what his said.

However, his attitude immediately turns back into a gangster. "Though, if you don't comply, this might turn rough".

Being under his threatening gaze, Hondou step backed with nervousness while sweat started started to form on his forehead.

"If you hurt me, then you will get expelled". But instead of backing down, he still continued to be stubborn against him.

"Then before I got out from school, I will make sure to make you incapacitated". Said Okuma. Though, Okuma said that. I don't think that it was worth the risk of getting himself expelled. But considering his personality, I don't think that was far from impossible.

"Then try it". Hondou provoked him, testing his patience.

None of them didn't even back down at this point. If this continues, it will cause another mayhem in our class.

Hirata was trying to intervene between them but when he was subjected to Okuma's gaze last time, he became hesitant. That's why, unless push comes to shove, he will just observe from the sidelines.

At Hondou's attempt to anger a demon, Okuma sighed instead.

"Look here, dude. I'm not concerned if I got sent to a juvenile prison or anything. What matters is the consequences. Don't you think what will happen if you got beaten up? Your parents will be involved. Your relatives will be involved. And those who has close relationship with you will also be involved.

You will just cause unnecessary sadness on something that is not really useful like money. I don't know if you want to keep your points, but I would advise you to think carefully".

Hearing Okuma's reasoning, he now seems hesitant on rebelling against him because of what he said as he was being still in the ground. Shortly after, Hondou bit his lip before opening his mouth.

"How much?". He asked.

"Now that's where talkin'". Okuma clapped his hands, as if a favorable situation was now in front of him.

Hondou tapped the screen of his phone until he shows his point balance to Okuma's face.

"Hmm, just give me half of your private points". Okuma demanded.

"But-!".

"What?".

When Hondou tried to protest again, Okuma's words becomes more heavy and threatening. But instead of running straight into the enemy sides, he just raised his white flag reluctantly.

"...I'll do it".

After a minute of transaction, Okuma finally received the points from Hondou.

"Thank you for your patronage, Honda".

"...".

Not having the energy to correct him, he just trudge towards his seat. As if his soul was already sucked out dry.

"Here, Sakura". Okuma send the points that are given by Hondou to Sakura. With that, it should improve our chances, right?

"You can go now. I won't hold you much longer".

At his shocking statement, Sakura nodded at him, walking away as he lets her go. Most of the students was shocked by this bizarre scene. Sudou then immediately asked Okuma.

"Dude, why did you let her go?!".

"Relax. I'm sure that she will definitely help". Okuma said, still feeling not worried about Sakura's retreat.

"When do you think she will help?". Sudou asked, feeling doubtful.

"Just before the the day of the trial begins, I guess".

"That's not specific, you know!". Sudou's reaction is a given since without her help, his chances to stay on this scholl will greatly diminish.

"Let's just pray that she will help us as early as possible". Okuma said, grabbing his bag before exiting himself to the classroom.

"But man. Proving Sudou's innocence will be hard". Ike complained, sighing tiredly.

"Yes it will be hard,". I interjected. "But it will be a different story if it happens in the classroom".

"What do you mean, Ayanokouji?". Ike asked, wondering what I mean.

I pointed at one of the corners in the ceiling. "Those cameras will definitely capture the event if it supposedly happen here in the classroom".

"Wait. There are cameras?!". Ike exclaimed loudly. The other students also took notice of the device. It was so small that if no one points it out, it will not be discovered for a long time.

"Although, they cannot be found at first glance, they are noticeable if you look hard enough".

"So that's why our actions during our class were took notice! There are cameras all the time!". Ike said, shocked by the revelation.

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Okuma POV

After I got home from class, I immediately changed my attire into a more comfortable shirt and shorts. I then started grabbing the ingredients for dinner.

After that, I started cooking until it finishes and served it into my plate. I ate in just a matter of minutes before washing the dishes and lie on my bed.

Now then. I know that you all have questions for me to answer. Why did Sakura knew about me? Why did we treat each other as acquaintces? What was our relationship before the revelation of our acquaintanship to the whole class?

To answer those questions, let's go back to the past. The time before Sudou's incident happened. The time before June started. And the time before the exam on May started.

Those events will reveal how we knew each other and...

How I used her secret against her.

TO BE CONTINUED.

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A/N: I'm back guys. I apologize for the delay of posting each chapters because of my examination. But because it is now finally ended, I can now finally focus on this fanfic. This will be the last time I post this note until the end of Volume 2, so stay tune.

Autobots, roll out!