To another chance of restarting my school social life:
My name is Shiniko Kuroshira, a student in Class 3-E. Our class was given an almost impossible mission: to kill our teacher.
He is not just any ordinary, human teacher, but a tall, yellow octopus that can travel at Mach 20 with a 10 million yen bounty on his head.
I'm an oddball myself as well, from the other students at least. I've been spying on the class since the school year started. I've been monitoring the class from the other side of the ceiling of the building.
To keep hidden from the octopus and other students, I've been getting to school really early and hiding in the loft with food, blankets and pillows, other essential items and of course my school bag.
The sound of continuous gunshots wakes me up everyday. This was the class's strategy. They did this every morning and had no success. It's a very straight forward attempt, but with an unmatched speed of Mach 20, there's no chance a bullet would ever hit.
It's currently fifth period right now. Everyone was outside training with Karasuma-sensei since he took over PE.
I watched from my hiding space. I wish I could join them, it would be better than being stuck here, but a mission is a mission and I dont think I'm ready to show myself yet.
So far, I've been keeping notes of the students. Mainly their strengths and weaknesses in assassination, and areas where improvements can be made.
After class was dismissed, I felt a very familiar presence. Looking around, a bundle of bright red hair caught my eye.
It was him.
The infamous Karma Akabane.
Sucks I could only see the back of his head though...
I haven't seen him in forever...
I watched as Karma walked up to Koro-sensei, and it seemed like they're conversing. Koro-sensei's head turned purple for a second, probably because he's late. Then, Karma went to give him a handshake.
C'mon, he can't fall for that, it's like the oldest trick in the book...
Koro-sensei's tentacle bursted upon contact.
You've got to be kidding me... But hey, he's the first person to actually get the octopus...
Karma dropped his strawberry milk carton and tried to take a stab at Koro-sensei with his hidden anti-sensei knife, making him jump back a good distance away from the redhead. Karma walked away twirling the knife around before putting it back in his pocket.
The students made their way back into the building to start sixth period. Koro-sensei was gently punching the wall with his tentacle while the students were taking their quiz.
It got boring real quick just being in hiding up there. A lot of the time, I would be switching between my phone and laptop looking for new missions. Also, sleeping, watching shows and reading to pass time.
At the back of the class, Terasaka, Muramatsu, and Yoshida were chatting with Karma. Koro-sensei warned them about talking during a quiz, but Karma, being the smartass he is, finished already. And for some reason had a strawberry flavoured gelato with him.
Koro-sensei scolded him. Something about how that was his gelato that he bought. He started to walk over to Karma's desk.
POP!
There goes another one of his tentacles again. Got'em with the anti-sensei BB pellets laid out in his path.
That's twice in one day! Damn...
Karma walked up to him. He held an empty gun to Koro-sensei's chest, then he did the most unspeakable thing imaginable.
He wasted a perfectly good gelato by smearing it on Koro-sensei's uniform and letting it drop to the ground! And he only licked it once!
How could he do that!? Disrespectin' the gelato like that!?
You will be missed gelato... and I wasn't even the one to eat it...
The next day, Karma continued to get on Koro-sensei's nerves and placed an actual octopus and stabbed it down to his table. The whole class was silent.
Koro-sensei noticed the silence in the room and when he turned his head, he saw it. Karma started to provoke him again. Koro-sensei picked up the octopus and walked towards Karma's desk.
Before he even got halfway there, he stopped and his tentacles turned to drills. In an instant, he left the building and returned with a missile amongst other items; then started lecturing Karma.
Is that takoyaki?...
The smell of freshly cooked takoyaki was making my stomach growl. Once they were done, Koro-sensei popped one partly into Karma's mouth. And that little shit spat it out!
Are you serious!? Not again!?
I facepalmed myself.
I mean, I get it though, it was hot. The takoyaki, not him.
As Koro-sensei continued to lecture him, I slowly moved the planks of the ceiling big enough so I could retrieve the plate of takoyaki.
I got my trusty grappling hook and sprayed it with a generous amount of anti-sensei mist.
What can I say, I'm a crafty person.
"So, please, help yourself to some of this delicious takoyaki, I insist." Koro-sensei held the takoyaki up.
"Don't mind if I do," I whispered to myself and fired the hook, successfully melting his tentacles and retrieving the delicacy.
Koro-sensei shrieked and the class jumped in their seats, shocked.
I blew on the takoyaki to cool it down.
"Who's up there!?" Koro-sensei exclaimed as his tentacle regenerated.
The class and Koro-sensei looked up and saw the opening, but couldn't see into it.
Koro-sensei's shaking tentacle started to reach into the opening I made. When he started to feel around, I chopped his tentacle off, leaving him shrieking again.
Wow... So this is what his tentacles feel like... It's so squishy...
"Hello, whoever's up there, I demand you to show yourself." His voice was loud and clear, but it was obvious he was still scared.
"But that's no fun." I teased and started eating. I heard Koro-sensei leave and return, but there were footsteps behind him.
It was Karasuma-sensei.
Damn, he was that scared of lil ol' me?
"Get down now." Karasuma-sensei demanded, looking up at the opening, knowing exactly who was there.
I sighed in defeat. There's no point in fighting him.
Everyone was staring at the ceiling, anxiously. I tossed my school bag down first, then jumped down, landing perfectly.
Karasuma was slightly annoyed as he left, having to leave his work to sort out this trivial matter.
All eyes were on me. To be honest, it was a little intimidating...
It's deja vu all over again...
"And, who might you be?" Koro-sensei asked.
"I'm Shiniko, one of your students. Nice to meet you." I introduced myself with a straight face, eyes scanning the room.
The class continued to stare. It was like Class E.exe has stopped working.
"I wasn't aware of having another student in this class. Well, we don't have any extra desks at the moment, so-" Koro-sensei got cut off by Karma.
"She can sit right here." Karma picked up my bag and dragged me to his desk. He hooked my bag on the back of his chair and pulled me onto his lap.
"WHAT!" The whole class blurted out in disbelief.
Oh hey, they're back.
"It's fine for now, I don't mind." I reassured with a blank face.
"HUH!" The class exclaimed again.
Double kill.
Koro-sensei walked back to the little table he had at the front and wrote something down; then, began the lesson.
I fell asleep on the table, but soon I felt something moving. Karma was going to try to shoot Koro-sensei.
"Don't even bother..." I whispered lazily.
Karma ignored me, and before he could shoot, Koro-sensei snatched the gun away.
"Karma. It takes an anti-me BB far too long to reach its mark." Karma gasped, "I had time on my hands. Hope you don't mind if I prettify yours."
Karma started to growl with his takoyaki themed nails on display.
They don't actually look half bad...
Koro-sensei continued, "And no sleeping in class, Shiniko."
"Don't worry about me and just get back to teaching..." I dozed off again.
It was now fourth period, Home Ec. I worked alone and finished early. I even had time to make an extra dish for myself.
As I was eating, Karma purposely sent the soup Fuwa's group worked on flying into the air, and tried to stab the teacher. Dangerous, but not effective.
But as always, Koro-sensei dodged the attack, and even put on a frilly, pink flower print apron with a magenta heart in the middle on him.
I almost choked seeing him in that. I secretly snapped a photo of him before he could take it off.
It was so worth it.
Fifth period rolled around. I didn't sleep this time since it was Japanese literature. Karma made another attempt, but Koro-sensei noticed before he even tried.
Koro-sensei started styling his hair as he continued reading, the class focused on the book.
The school day came to an end and I packed my things.
Ah, shoot. My other stuff's still in the ceiling. I'll come back later and pick'em up.
Karma already left the building.
Koro-sensei must be getting to him more than he is to sensei.
Nagisa and Kayano came up to and introduced themselves, though I already knew who they were. I played along to not raise suspicion or expose Akari's cover.
"How do you know Karma?" Nagisa asked as the three of us left the classroom.
"Now that you mention it, you guys do seem really close... Are you guys together?!" Kayano jumped to conclusions.
"Not at all, he's a childhood friend." I answered, waving my hand dismissively.
Kayano had an expression like she didn't believe me and had a playful smile.
"Oh yeah, what were you doing in the ceiling and how long were you up there for?" she asked.
"Oh, uh... I've been up there since the start of this school year. I was going to plan a surprise attack, but this happened so yeah..." I thought of the lie on the spot.
"I see... Nagisa, where are you going?" We turned our heads to where Nagisa was headed.
"I'm going to check on Karma." he answered before walking away.
"I'll come with you. See you tomorrow, A-Kayano." I caught up with Nagisa, who waved at Kayano as she returned the gesture and continued down the mountain.
We found Karma on the branch that was hanging off the edge, biting his nail. I went and sat at the edge of the cliff, letting my legs dangle freely, looking down at the bottom.
Nagisa walked a little closer toward the cliff, "C'mon, man. We'll do it together as a group. You could have the sneakiest, most foolproof plan in the world, but if Koro-sensei's got his eye on you, forget it. He's not like other teachers."
I stayed quiet, I'm not really sure what to say in situations like this.
Karma stopped biting his nail, "Other teachers, huh?" He paused for a bit. "You don't understand. I wanna do it on my own. Let me ask you, would it tick you off to die in some random place?"
Honestly, no... Not in my case at least... Heh, here we go again...
"Oh, Karma?" Koro-sensei sang out when he found him. "I feel like I've taken exceptionally good care of you today. Keep trying to kill me if that tickles your fancy." His was striped with green, indicating he was feeling superior. "I certainly don't get tired of spiffing you up."
Karma stood up, "Just so we're on the same page here. You pretty much consider yourself a teacher above all else?"
"That's right."
"Cool. And you wouldn't think twice about putting your life on the line to save a student?"
"What sort of teacher would I be if I did?"
"That's awesome. Good to know. So I can kill you." He pulled out the gun and aimed at Koro-sensei.
Don't tell me...
I stood up as well.
"Knew there had to be a way." He fell back and plummeted down the cliff. Nagisa gasped and ran to the edge of the cliff.
This crazy bastard...
I smirked before taking a skydive after him. I've always wanted to experience a free fall. Nagisa didn't notice until I was already falling.
Koro-sensei flew down immediately and made a sticky net with his tentacles, and caught one of the falling students before he had reached the bottom.
Seconds later, I landed next to Karma. Luckily not on him, I could've broken some bones if I did.
That was fun while it lasted... I guess free falling off a high place can be scratched off my bucket list.
"What were you thinking, cocky bastard... Pulling a stunt like that," I lightly punched his chest "Anyways, Koro-sensei can you take us back now?"
"Of course!" and just like that we were back from where we fell.
When they returned, Nagisa was still staring down the cliff, "I don't get it. How were you so calm the whole time?" he asked Karma.
"Meh. No big. What really sucks is that was my best bet. Didn't think Shorty here would jump though." I elbowed him in the stomach lightly for calling me that nickname. "Nothing else I can come up with even touches it."
"Aw! Run out of ideas already? But I have an entire beauty regimen lined up just for you!" Koro-sensei held up a bunch of miscellaneous items in his tentacles. "C'mon. No way you can be this big of a pushover!" he teased.
Karma got up and did the killing motion with his thumb, "No worries, Teach. You're still dead meat."
"That's the spirit! Never give up!" Koro-sensei's head turned red with a red circle on it. "Seems my tender loving care has paid off."
"Welp. Let's head back, Nagisa, Shorty. We can grab some food on the way." Karma walked off tossing Koro-sensei's wallet with him.
"Excuse me! That's my purse!"
"Come on, Teach. You've gotta stop leaving stuff unattended in the faculty lounge."
"Give it back!"
"Here you go." Karma tossed the wallet back to Koro-sensei.
"Gimme-gimme-gimme!" When he opened it, there was nothing inside. "Uh, hey, uh, this is, uh, empty!"
"There wasn't much to begin with. Call it a donation."
Poor teach...
Koro-sensei screamed, "A donation? A donation?!"
Me and Nagisa were behind them watching with a smile. I caught up with Karma, while Nagisa was trying to calm down our teacher.
"So, what should we get?" I asked.
"Dunno, but how's ice cream sound?" Karma suggested.
"I'm down."
After deciding, Nagisa joined us and we went to get ice cream. That's how we ended our day.