I saw that most of my readers were crying over this chapter and yea- that was a sad ending. So here I am, writing an alternate ending for you all.

I know the book has ended but.. let's call it a 1K vote special, yes? Alright! Now onwards!

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Living with Isogai and Maehara was.. odd, in his opinion. They walks on eggshells around him, but Karma understood why.

He was the class prankster back in the years, he was the person they make fun of when he's down yet he was also the person who brought up everyone's mood when the world seems to be treating them unfairly. The red devil of the class, one that was strong in both mental and physical, had broke down crying.

Ritsu, the smart AI in all the systems would always check on him when Isogai and Maehara were too busy at the café. In all honesty, he wasn't expecting this amount of kindness from them.

Not only that, each and every one of his classmates would check on him subtly. It's almost laughable that they think he didn't notice the small creak of the door everytime he tried to nap. But instead of laughing, it made him smile a little. He had forgotten how it felt to be cared for, as the last two people who did so were gone from his life. Koro-sensei, and Gakushuu.

They all worried for him, smile with him, laugh with him, and took the burden he felt weighting him down. Yet he had never tried to leave the room, rather he had stayed under the covers and cried his heart out again and again. Sometimes he would just lay there and think of the moments they once shared. In those times, he couldn't help but hug a pillow close and wished it was his beloved boyfriend.

But that all ends today, because today is where he let go. No, not letting go of life, but rather the memories that continues to haunt him. It's the first time in weeks where he had gotten ready for the day, wear comfy clothes and brushed his teeth before joining his two friends at the dining table.

"Good morning~ ah, Maehara-san, your hair reminds me of a bird's nest" He says with a small laugh, a playful smirk on his face as he takes a seat facing them. Hiroto blinks, rubbing his eyes awake before he looks at Karma in surprise. His boyfriend, Yuuma, was chuckling ever so softly under his breath.

" Good morning Karma, and yes, it certainly does look like a bird's nest."

" I- wha- Karma?! Ahh it's good to see yo- stop bullying my hair!" Hiroto whines to the both of them, glaring at them yet they only laughed more because really, who can take him seriously when he had a hair like that?

Yuuma chuckles and patted him gently before looking at Karma, taking the time to properly look at him before he smiles.

"Have any plans today?  Ah, and feel free to eat! We cooked a lot"

The class president says with a friendly smile, it was great to see Karma out of the room without them having to pull him out. It shows that he was getting somewhere, a route to healing rather than self destruct.

Karma took a plate and served himself some food, he shrugs at the question given. Because he truly did not have any plans, perhaps he should go see their class up in the mountain? A talk with koro-sensei.. yea, that's what he'll do.

" Ehh~ I'll just take a walk around, i need some fresh air too. Plus, it's about time i get myself my own place, right?"

" We don't mind, you're the youngest in our class and therefore we are delighted to be your older siblings to help you through this rough patch."

" Then.. can i decorate my room?"

" Of course you can."

Hearing that made him smile and he lets out a small laugh before nodding his head. He was welcomed here, and he might as well accept the token of kindness given rather than fight it.

So he gives them a thumbs up before wolfing down his meal.. he was hungry, okay? Starving really. He even had thirds!

The couple in front of the young man smile at this, it was nice seeing their friend up and about like this. They felt appreciated when Karma kept refilling the plates and honestly, he was adorable. Truly like a younger brother of the class.

After having his meal, Karma had volunteered to wash the dishes but was instead ushered out of the house. They told him to enjoy his day, and that is exactly what he plans to do. So once he got his shoes on, his wallet and phone too, he starts walking to the familiar path that would lead him up to the class he loves.

The wind blows ever so softly against his face as he finally got to the mountain's path. Ah, climbing up. He always happened to enjoy doing this back in the past, and that small excited feeling had never truly went away. Taking a deep breath, he started sprinting up the mountain through a path that only he knows. His steps were light, careful and precise. An outcome from all the intense training in the past, his breathing controlled and stayed steady as his eyes took in all the small changes of the forest. A wide smile on his face, he hasn't done something like this in far too long. All because he had been busy with Gakushuu and all his wants.

Upon reaching the top, Karma couldn't help but laugh as he approached the wooden building. It's.. been too long since he had been here. After taking in the view, he goes into class and sat on the table facing the teacher's seat. Old memories resurfaced in his mind, all happy ones. Cherished memories he shares with their dear teacher.

"Sensei..  it's been a while, huh?"

He says softly as a greeting, as if he were at a graveyard and speaking to a tombstone. His eyes watered slightly yet the smile had only reduced to a small sad one. He missed him, the only parental figure he had ever had.

"are you still being a pervert up there? God.. i can even hear your weird giggles. You really should tone it down sensei, otherwise they'll have to send me to mess with you~"

He chuckles at his own words, a vivid imagination of Koro-sensei flailing his arms around and trying to deny his words fresh in his mind.

"Hmm.. hey sensei, I guess you were right about one thing. Asano's are never good in dating, I wished I had listened to you back then instead of laughing it off"

A glance to his arms, littered thin lined scars covered them that it was almost unnoticeable thanks to the colour of his skin. Only Koro-sensei had somehow known of the dates he plans to leave the world, only the octopus would come and annoy him a lot to the point he forgets about his plans.

Gently, he touches his own throat and skid down a bit lower where there was a scar that showed signs of being choked before. The scar was dark in colour, an after effect of the ropes and belts Gakushuu would use to choke him in any of their wild nights together. Except, it was never consented. 'No' meant yes apparently, and the safe words do not exist when Gakushuu is far too annoyed. His ankles had the same scar, along with his wrists from the nights he had been tied to bed as punishments.

Thinking back to it.. Gakushuu had only showed boredom in him when Karma stopped agreeing to night activities. Perhaps that was why he chose Nagisa, his friend was one that never says no to a request after all.

"Sensei.. I'm glad that I was in your class. If it weren't for you, then i would of never bonded with my classmates. They really are the best, you know?"

Tears welled up in his eyes but he doesn't let it fall, he only blinks them away and let a small smile appear on his face. It was true, he wouldn't of been strong enough to get here if it weren't for them.

"Aw the red devil is being a sap~"

The voice he hears made him chuckle a little, and he raises his head to look over to the door where his partner in crime stood. Rio Nakamura.

"Consider it the last time you'll ever get to watch~"

"How mean~"

She laughs and goes to sit next to him, Karma couldn't help but hum and lean into her. He didn't mind that there were small frail arms wrapping itself around him, couldn't help but sink into the comfort provided.

".. why are you here Rio?"

"Got news that you came out of your cave, so I let my instincts guide me here knowing you don't like being alone"

She says softly and gently run her fingers through his silky red locks, like an older sister wanting to bring comfort in any way she can for the younger ones. He hums in response and wraps his arms around her too, hugging her tightly as he buries his face in her neck.

".. i hate Asano and Shiota right now. Is that acceptable?"

He asked softly, humming a little when he felt fingers gently brushing through his hair. Leave it to Rio when he needs comfort, She always knew when he needed a hug back then but he was far too prideful to accept it.

"Course it is."

Rio responded with a small smile, it didn't went pass her that Karma had referred Nagisa using his last name. This whole thing must have hurt him a lot for him to even severe such deep ties.  She can't help but hold Karma closer and glance at the board, wondering if the gentle wind that they felt brushing past them is Koro-sensei. If it was, she hopes that their sensei would be able to watch after the young man that had crying ever so silently in her arms. 

An hour passed and soon Karma sniffles as he pull away, roughly wiping away the tears before looking at Rio with a small smile. Even he could feel a reassuring presence around them and he knew it was Koro-sensei trying to cheer him up.

"well.. I don't feel like finding a job yet. How about  we go to a club later? I want to let go of everything for a moment"

"You know I'll do anything for you~"

With that Rio ruffles his hair, making him swat her hand away with a huff, before they made their way down the mountain. In that moment, Fate seems to be testing their patience because they come face to face with Gakushuu and Nagisa who were climbing up the hill.

"Hello Kar-.. Akabane, Rio"

"Karma-kun! Rio-chan! What a coincidence."

The couple greeted and it took everything in Rio to insult them, so she only rolled her eyes and cross her arms at the sight in front of her. Meanwhile, Karma stare at them blankly. He finds that he no longer has any feelings for Asano, and so decides to be a bitch like he knows he is. A smirk made it's way to his lips and he stuff his hands into his pocket.

"Oh look! If it isn't the Jerk and the bitch. To what do we owe this conversation?"

"Bitch..? Are you talking about me Karma-kun?"

"The bitch could read the room? Funny, thought he was an airhead"

"..."

"Akabane, I understand that you're upset of our breakup but stop harassing my boyfriend"

"I wasn't talking to you, was I?"

"I don't understand what your problem is! You were cheating too so why do I have to feel guilty?!"

"Because I was never cheating duh~ For a smartass, you sure are dumb."

"..That's a lie."

"Truth~"

"Tsk, fine. Guess I was the one who cheated first but at least I'm happier now."

"Why? Because the Shiota can satisfy your needs?"

"Exactly. Much better than you can"

"Aw boo hoo. Does it look like I give a damn? I'm not a whore, thanks"

Suddenly, a sharp sting could be felt and he finds himself facing the side now. His smirk dropped for a moment out of shock but then it returns as he slows looks back at them with a glare. His smirk was ever so cold and even Asano shudders at it. Nagisa however glares back with his hand still raised.

"..I can see why you two are perfect for each other now. Both of you act without thinking, how pathetic. Have a good life Shiota"

With that, Karma continued his way down the mountain but he had forgotten that Rio was there. It didn't occur to him until he hears another loud slap and he turns around to see Nagisa getting slapped by a furious Gakushuu.

"I never said you can slap him!"

"He called me a whore"

"So? I know you and the others have called him worse than that."

"What was I supposed to do?!"

Suddenly someone grabbed his hand and he glance over to see Rio starting to lead him down from the mountain, away from the argument. Karma stayed quiet during this, he doesn't understand why they had to run into each other. It didn't make sense, at all.

"Karma~"

"..hm?"

"let's get an ice cream, no- a parfait."

"mm.. should I?"

"Mhm, now come on! Isogai's been waiting for us"

Just like that, all the event that had just occurred was forgotten and he grins once more, a surprise? That definitely caught his attention and he now eagerly followed Rio as she led him to the cafe Isogai works at.

At the cafe, Maehara is waiting for them with the door open behind him. But just as he was about to call out to him, a silk-like material covers his eyes and he immediately knew it as Hinano who giggles as he made a confused face. He felt hands grabbing his arm, leading him somewhere yet he didn't seem to mind. Rather, he only hums as he allows them to drag him away.

Everyone in the room smiles as they saw Karma being led into the room, though they glance at Rio when they saw the red mark on his cheek. Though Rio only made a zip motion with her hand, telling them to keep it hush about it for now and that she'll explain later. Instead, she makes sure everyone gets in place in their hiding spots.

It felt like an eternity before his blindfold is allowed to be remove. Hastily yet clumsily, He goes to untie the cloth wrapped around his eyes and blinks them a few times to get used to the sudden light before looking ahead. Surprise! Everyone screamed and confetti fell, there was a table filled with gifts and there was a cake on the table. The room was decorated too with little chibi Karma and strawberries.

"Aw~ What's the special occasion?"

"We're celebrating on the fact that you finally got out of that room. Your birthday's passed.. so we're throwing you a belated party instead!" 

Ritsu explained helpfully from the tv screen and suddenly, Karma felt tears welled up in his eyes. He never expected this type of gesture from his classma- no, friends. They were usually scared of him so it came as a big surprise but was he complaining? No.

"Y-you guys..."

A small sniffle and suddenly Karma covers his eyes with his arm, everyone in the room smiling as they watch this and the girls goes to hug him. They surrounded him with open arms for a hug and he immediately accepts the comfort.

"You will always be our little red devil ~ So move on from him and let us protect you."