Sakurazaka Academy has a special ceremony for admitting new students. Usually the third and second graders would wear the white Sakurazaka uniform, each representative from the second and third grades carried a stick with a red flag with a golden mane on the side. The Sakurazaka Academy's emblem was heavily embroidered, its shield-shaped indentation looked very elegant on the flag.

The new students will line up neatly, led by two flag bearers. They led the new boys into the gymnasium where the second and third graders waited. As the gymnasium's double doors opened, the seniors who were originally facing forward, simultaneously split into two camps. The left side faces to the right, the right side faces the left. So they faced each other and gave the first graders a way.

The flag bearer does a great job. Bring in the juniors and order them to line up at the front—because the second and third graders are at the back. When all the first graders were lined up, the second and third graders returned to their original positions, closing the path they had made. The bearers of each took their places at the end of the line.

The principal is ready on the podium. Giving some welcoming speeches and some motivational sentences that make the students very excited. The ceremony then ended by the song Sakurazaka No Uta which was sung together.

Kobayashi Yui, had no idea who someone would call her name right after the admissions ceremony was over and the students started leaving the gymnasium. The tall girl with shoulder-length hair who had been stealing glances at her during the ceremony. It was an unexpected encounter, a pair of childhood friends reunited at Sakurazaka Academy.

"Risa!" Yui couldn't hide her happy face as the girl walked over to her. She immediately ran to hug her old friend.

"It's really you, Pon. Your face never changes, and you are still short like before." Risa said. She let go of the hug, stepped aside. Yui was surprised again when she saw another girl who had been standing beside Risa. "she too. I recognized her immediately when she got out of her car."

Sugai Yuuka smiled slightly. She nodded at Yui and stretched out her hand. The gesture looks a bit stiff and Risa commented on that. Even so, Yui still took Yuuka's hand and held it tightly. The three old friends then walked out of the gymnasium together, telling various things they had experienced and missed during their absence.

On the other hand, to be more precise in front of the main building of Sakurazaka Academy. Two first graders seemed to be making a fuss just because of the photo poses. One looks enthusiastic and the other protests and keeps saying 'why do we have to take pictures in a crowded place like this?' But even though they had bickering and confusing the other students who holding the camera, they finally managed to get the perfect photo.

"Look, Yurina. You look good in this photo," she showed her camera to the two people. "You have to smile often." The name plaque on her chest reads Sato Shiori.

"If it weren't for Hono who asked me, I wouldn't want to. Why did you have to choose this place, it's too many people. " Yurina replied. If earlier her cheeks were flushed, now the blush rose to her ears.

The student called Hono smiled teasingly. She patted Yurina's back as if proud of her. "You see this building behind us? This is the most prestigious iconic building in all of Japan! You see the shape of the building is very artistic? The pillars, look like European-style buildings!" Hono explained while pointing at the white building behind them, explaining with confidence as if she really understood the features of the building she meant.

Yurina just rolled her eyes. Meanwhile Shiori chuckled at Hono's words. "Building with such pillars is a Greek style building. European buildings are clearly different from this one, "

Hearing that, Yurina laughed. Meanwhile Hono put on a flat face as if she didn't hear anything from Shiori even though deep inside she seemed like she wanted to rip her face and throw it in the trash. Then go to the hospital for new facial implants.

"Okay, we have to go back to class. Too bad our class is different." Shiori interrupted. "I'll send the photos tomorrow."

Hono nodded. Waved hands to the two girls. She sighed heavily, walked into the main building and headed for the first class building. She looked concerned because maybe she was one of the few students who walked without friends. In other words, alone. Many have become acquainted and formed small groups of friends.

Among the many students, Hono found another first year student who looked confused. She stood looking at the class placard and her phone alternately, as if checking whether she is in the right class or not. Hono walked over to the student.

"Oh, looks like you will be in the same class as me." Obviously Hono's sudden voice made the girl very surprised — even gave her a strange look. "Sorry. I see that you are confused so maybe I can help. Honestly I looked a little at your phone screen."

"O-Oh .." the girl replied briefly. Still confused because of Hono's behavior, who mostly resembled a kidnapper. But if she looked carefully, the girl in front of her looked friendly.

"I'm Tamura Hono. Nice to meet you, Seki. "

----

Ignoring the rules where on the first day of semester, not a single student was late. Especially first grade students who are required to attend the admission ceremony. Karin casually entered through the main gate, exactly one hour ago the reception ceremony was over.

The atmosphere outside the building was not as busy as before because many students had entered their respective classes. Even so, Karin still walked casually as if she had not done anything wrong. As she passed the main building and started to turn towards the first-class building, deep in the corner of her eye she saw a group of female students who were having a big fight.

Seriously? At a school like this? Karin paused for a moment, narrowing her eyes. On notice it was a one-on-three fight that was clearly not evenly matched. She wanted to know what they were talking about, why look so serious? Karin slowly stepped off her feet, trying to find a hidden place so she could hear without fear of being caught.

But, only five steps she walked. One of the three people looked at Karin and made her immediately stop in her tracks. Sensing a stranger intervening, the other two now pay attention to Karin. Looking carefully from head to toe, memorizing the exact shape of Karin's face.

She trembled. Regretting her decision to do something she shouldn't have done. But what could she do because she was caught, should she go forward to help the student or step back and enter her class? There is no choice she can choose. When Karin dropped her eyes on the injured student, her eyes seemed to signal Karin to leave immediately.

Her left foot stepped back. Without even taking their eyes off the three of them, in case they suddenly caught up. After a few seconds of convincing herself, then she turned around and ran as fast as she could towards the class.

----

A month later the Sakurazaka Academy was shocked by the disappearance of a second year student named Shida Manaka. Shida Manaka's features, identity and photos are displayed on the school bulletin board. Kobayashi Yui glanced at the contents of the sheet of paper, just one look she could memorize every detail of the writing that was there.

Therefore there was no reason for her to remain there for long. But in fact she was still standing there. No, not to read every paper and leaflet that is affixed there. Instead, she noticed the short haired girl who was standing not far from her — she remembered that they were classmates — who looked surprised.

Actually she felt a little suspicious of the girl's temperament. But for Kobayashi Yui it was not important. So she ignored the girl and turned away.

Even after weeks the police still haven't found Shida Manaka's whereabouts. No witnesses, no evidence. As if Shida disappeared without a trace. The police interrogated several students who had close or bad relations with Shida. But still, all those efforts ended in nil. Shida's whereabouts are still mysterious.

Gradually the case began to be forgotten. Consumed by the time. Shida's parents, the school can only pray and fully trust the police. Hoping that someday there will be a miracle.

That day Yui, Yuuka and Risa were finishing their lunch at the cafeteria. The atmosphere is still peaceful. The clink of the spoons against the plates and the sound of the students chatting, making the atmosphere warm and friendly. But the sound of broken plates followed by a loud scream made the atmosphere turn a little heavy and tense.

Second grader, Ozono Rei, stands still when third grader named Oda Nana yells at her. Even though it seems like only a trivial matter, only about the seat. The third grade senior felt so authoritative and didn't accept when her place being occupied by other people. Some seniors seem to try to hold Oda so she can hold back.

Oda did stop scolding Rei in public, but not because of her friends' persuasion. But because of Rei herself. Oda realized something is wrong with the girl, she just kept quiet and stared at Oda's glaring eyes during her angry scream earlier. That reaction made Oda pressed her lips and decided to leave that place.

"Are all the seniors here like that?" a student named Inoue Rina asked the second year senior who was sitting across from her.

"Certainly not. Something like that can be counted on the fingers, no need to worry." The senior answered. Then continue to fill the spoon full with the chowder before eating it.

"But, Imaizumi.."

"Hey, hurry up and eat. Look, the flies are ready to stop in your food. "

The next day, the same event happened again. Another student disappeared. As before, there were no witnesses and no evidence can be found to find the suspect. A sheet of paper and a photo of Oda Nana is stuck next to Shida Manaka's photo in the school bulletin. There are already two students missing, the school thinks this is no longer a game.

The police suspect that the case is a money-motivated kidnapping with the same perpetrator. This time they began to aggressively investigate the victims' families, business partners, relatives and anyone with strong motives for carrying out kidnapping.

Unfortunately, it was as if God had erased the two female students' existence, once again the search ended in vain. This incident was exacerbated by the sudden death of the principal, but because he was too old everyone thought her death was due to old age. It was then that Kobayashi Yui's father began serving as the new principal at Sakurazaka Academy.

Since he took the lead, Sakurazaka's condition has gradually improved. There are no more strange cases that occur, but as a result the two cases of disappearance of the two students ended without explanation.

After going through hard times, Sakurazaka Academy started to rise again. Medals and award trophies colored the large glass windows in the main building, almost all of them gold and you would immediately notice that there was not a single bronze among the precious metals. Sakurazaka Academy has been awarded the title as the best school many times so it is undeniable that they are in their golden age - and will continue to be like that.

Among all Sakurazaka students, there are six people who are always at the forefront of achievements in their respective fields. The six girls were given a special honor, their photos were posted in the main building. Right under the large emblem of Sakurazaka Academy.

Kobayashi Yui, the musical genius. Donating numerous awards in various music competitions, she culminated in bringing home a gold medal in international competitions.

Sugai Yuuka, equestrian athlete. She managed to represent Sakurazaka Academy in a race and won the highest points there even though she came with a broken shoulder.

Watanabe Risa who surprisingly won the math Olympiad, and miraculously had the honor of being the leader of the basketball team after successfully leading their team to victory.

Fujiyoshi Karin has been a baseball ace since she was in middle school. Now she is struggling to enter the professional league. There is no doubt about the achievements she has.

Seki Yumiko is a computer expert. She has won many programming competitions and has been a young developer since she was in junior high school. As if her brain had been set up to understand difficult programming codes.

Tamura Hono, a young athlete, a Japan's pride. So it is not surprising if she is side by side with the other five people. Sakurazaka Academy should be proud that students like her are part of them.

The six students became known as the elite group. That's because apart from their glorious achievements, they also come from come from a prestigious family. Even though they are called a group, they rarely interact with each other. Just a colleague, nothing more.

----

Inoue almost hit her senior's back because Imaizumi suddenly stopped her run and turned to face Inoue. This time Imaizumi was really serious, because her normally calm face had now turned to a frown. Her eyebrows were almost touching together.

With a gasp she touched Inoue's shoulder, gripping her tightly. "I told you, go back to your class! What I'm doing right now has absolutely nothing to do with you, and I don't want you to get involved in this, Inoue!" she said. Half snapped, but she didn't care.

"B-But—"

"No buts. This is an order. Come back soon and when I turn around, I don't want to see your face again. I'll see you later, "Imaizumi interrupted Inoue's words. She then ran back to the forest behind the school. Without even looking back, she said softly. "I don't want you to get involved with this dark secret."

While Inoue watched Imaizumi's back farther away, she could only look down. Hiding her sad face as she turned towards the class. Maybe she wasn't aware, but Imaizumi's departure was a sign. Imaizumi might not be able to see her again.

When Imaizumi arrived, things got worse. Nagasawa was already standing in a very dirty uniform, even her face was swollen. Not except for the bruise on her forehead. "Ozono! You jerk!" Imaizumi's small body suddenly hit Ozono. It looks like another problem will arise soon.

Meanwhile, Fujiyoshi Karin, who just happened to have just returned from her private lunch on the park bench, heard faint screams. This time she was a little hesitant towards the voice. Reflecting on her past experience when she found Shida Manaka bullied by three students she didn't know.

But how does she know if the student is Shida Manaka? Karin frowned. Trying to remember. She's the missing student... right? Wait a minute. What if after this another student is missing? To hell with fear, Karin is a baseball athlete. If necessary she can use her arm strength to fight.

She arrived in the forest behind the school. "W-What happened.." Karin muttered. The sound of her footsteps on the grass and fallen leaves made the people who were there to turn their way. "senior!"

If she's not mistaken the three people who were bullying the two seniors in front of her, were the same people as the three who bullied Shida at that time. That means.. Karin clenched her fists, her eyes sharpened. Staring at the three seniors who were now focusing on her.

"Isn't she the kid at that time?" one of them said. "Great, we don't need to look for you. You chose to come to us by yourself."

Karin growled. She jumped up, waving her fist across the face to the person standing closest to her. Ozono didn't expect the sudden attack so Karin's punch could easily hit her face. She staggered to the side due to the impact of the blow, blood pouring out of her nose.

Seeing their leader being hurt by a junior, her two friends did not remain silent. Marino lunged at Karin and knocked her down, then quickly choked her and made Karin struggle to escape. Endo smiled a little, she looked excited because their victims would increase by one person. She folded the sleeves of her blazer, then grabbed Karin, who was already out of breath.

"What are we doing with this hero, Ozono?" she asked.

Another sound of footsteps came from behind them. Ozono did not answer and focused her gaze on someone or anything that might appear from behind the trees.

"It was true that someone else was here. You should have come home, why are you still playing around .. oh no .." Yui let her words hang. She was very shocked, seeing two seniors injured and another person being pulled by the collar of her blazer. "Fujiyoshi."

Ozono wiped the blood from her nose with the back of her hand. Walked closer to Yui with a wooden bat that was originally lying on a tree. "You shouldn't have come here." She said. She didn't give Yui a second to dodge, the bat swings faster, without hesitation. As if she was used to doing the same thing.

The wooden bat managed to hit Kobayashi's head. Make it fall easily without a fight. Rei laughed, knocking the blood-stained bat onto the ground. Then kneel in front of Kobayashi's body. Karin watched all of that with a horror look. Seeing her classmate die in front of herself, because of her own actions. If only she hadn't been acting hot and had come to that place, maybe Kobayashi wouldn't have ended up with a bloody head.

"Next, you." Rei said. Endo and Marino simultaneously knocked her to the ground, gripping her so tightly that she couldn't get away. Rei returned to prepare with the wooden block. "You should have stopped playing around — urgh!"

She screamed in pain. She saw Yui standing behind her, pulling back the compass she had stuck in Rei's shoulder. Yui said nothing, grabbed Rei's hand while her feet brushed against her seniors' legs with one strong move. Rei lost balance and fell face down. At that time Yui, who was still holding her hand, immediately turned her arm until it let out a painful crack.

Rei was paralyzed quickly. Even Endo and Marino weren't fast enough to attack her first. But they were not afraid, even though Yui was now well prepared with a strong stance. The second fight took place immediately, two on one. Fujiyoshi saw the incident herself, she could do nothing but inch closer to her two injured seniors.

When Karin looked back, Yui had just finished playing her game. She forced Ozono to stand by pulling the collar of her messy clothes. "Go away. Don't you ever play with me." She said in a low voice. She could see the girl's jaw tensing, holding back tremendous rage. "GO!" Yui shouted. Pushes Rei away from her.

The three seniors have already left. Yui walked over to Karin who was trying to stand up. She found her leg injured, so Yui immediately gave her a small favor.

"Thank you. Kobayashi. I owe you a debt of gratitude." Karin said after she could stand on her two legs.

But the girl who had just helped her only tilted her head, looking at Karin with a questioning look. "Kobayashi who?"

Karin was surprised. She confirmed once again. Even though they rarely interacted, she remembered exactly who the girl was standing in front of her right now. Kobayashi Yui, student of class 1-A, son of the principal. Who else could it be if not her? Once again Karin saw her face, Kobayashi's face covered in blood. When she looked at her brown eyes, she could see nothing but the lust to murder there.

She might have to feel lucky because she just met another personality of Kobayashi Yui, who is more dangerous than the three seniors who beat her earlier. She called her, the devil.

----

Hirate painstakingly pursued Hono down the corridor. Even though she had shouted at her, repeatedly apologizing. Hono seemed to completely ignore her efforts. To her anger, Hirate, who she considered a friend she could trust completely with her own eyes, betrayed her.

She prefers to be with her new friends. In addition, Hirate also told the teacher that Hono was the one who stole the semester exam questions. Even though they both agreed not to mention each other's names, and Hirate easily saved herself by giving full accusations to Hono.

That's a very serious problem.

Maybe because she was tired of running and uncomfortable because Hirate kept chasing her, Hono finally stopped at one of the steps leading to the third floor. Several pairs of eyes fell on her as Hono and Hirate stood there, on different steps.

"Yurina, I really mean that thing. I know I'm stupid, so stupid that you easily trample my pride. Okay, I know I was wrong. But our agreement?" Hono said.

"Forgive me. Let me get this fixed, please."

Hono shook her head. Looking at Hirate with a frown. "I don't want to see your face again for a while. Don't bother me." Without waiting for Hirate's answer, Hono stepped past her friend.

----

Seki came home late that day. The sun was almost setting in the western horizon, leaving its rays slowly disappearing. Her work in the student council room has been completed and she only has to turn off the computer and the air conditioner so she can go away in peace. The atmosphere was quieter than she thought. Only the sound of the clock seconds and the sound of her own shoes. If only she hadn't sent Yuuka and the others home first, maybe she wouldn't need to worry too much like that.

Worry? How could she not worry after her own thoughts had terrified her. In fact there are two students who mysteriously disappeared, it is possible that she will become a victim too.

But maybe she was just overly worried. Yeah, she always felt that way when she was alone, and so far she has been fine. It must be like that right now, right?

She walked down the stairs, at a rather brisk pace. The school is huge and it might seem scary when you're there alone at twilight. You will feel so small there. So Seki took out her phone and called someone to get rid of the feeling of loneliness.

Luckily, she didn't have to wait because the person on the other end of the line picked up the call. "Seki! Are you home yet? Can I stop by your house tonight? "

"Hey, can you accompany me? I just finished with my work and school is empty now. " Seki is now in the main building, heading to the lobby and taking out her student card to fill in attendance.

"You're scared, aren't you?"

"Not. I don't like being in large places, alone. "

"Haa .. I understand."

Seki finished with attendance and was now about to head for the parking lot. She was so focused on talking to Hono that she didn't notice that another car had entered the school area. Their cars passed at the main gate when Seki was about to cross her car. She peeked through the rearview, the car was perfectly parked. The passengers got out, three people.

And what made Seki scared and shocked half to death was something, or rather someone who was dragged out of the car by these people. Two people, it is not clear who because their heads are covered by black cloth. Seki assumed that because she could not see the head there.

"Hono .. I can't believe what I saw."

The minimal light made Seki narrow her eyes. Trying to catch the suspicious person there. To her surprise, the bright flashlight shone directly on her car. Seki cursed to herself, she immediately stepped on the gas pedal as deep as possible carrying the car at high speed.

Her heart was beating fast. Her palms were wet as she gripped the steering wheel. With trembling hands she took her cellphone which she threw on the side chair, she heard Hono screaming in worry from the speaker. When she tried to speak, she couldn't control her voice trembling, "Hono, something's wrong. Really wrong."

----

Student council students, or so-called elite students seemed to gather in their room. Very rarely do they get together if it is not for work. Even though they are in the same class, their frequency for interacting is even only a few percent.

But that day they chatted as usual. Like an old friend. Chat topics flowed, starting from light. About favorite foods, pets, hobbies or anything else. Hono is the most talkative, as well as the most asking questions. You could say she was the most skilled at breaking the walls between them. And vice versa, Karin is the most passive.

Good effort because after this they will talk about something complicated.

"It happened again, huh?" Yuuka started. Hono looked at her with a bit of disappointment as she interrupted her jokes.

"Imaizumi and Nagasawa are missing. After a few months the place is safe, it turns out that the perpetrator is back in action. " Risa stared at the ceiling. Her mind wandered far back.

"Fujiyoshi. The first time I saw you standing in front of a bulletin board, you saw Shida's photo which is stuck there. Your face at that time .. it seems you know something? " Yui asked Karin.

The girl lowered her head as she answered. She was still afraid to look Yui's face directly because of her encounter with her other personality at that time. Looks like it left a mark on her memory. "On the first day .. I saw her being bullied by three people."

"Who?" Yuuka asked. The question represented other friends who were equally enthusiastic about listening.

Karin moistened her lips. Then said, "The same person who beat her," she pointed at Yui with her index finger.

The attention of everyone who was there immediately turned to Yui. Meanwhile, the center of attention was shocked. With wide eyes, she pointed to herself, "Me? I didn't do anything with them. " She said. "Ah, but last I remember one of them hit me with wood."

"You finished them, Koba. I see you don't feel the slightest pain when they hit you with a gun while you fight barehanded. "

Risa looked at the two in turn. Then raised her hand as if asking them to stop arguing. "So, the same person? Seki, what did you see that time three people? Did you see her face? "

"There are three people. But I couldn't see her face clearly because it was already night. "

"Every three people bullying someone, a few days later that person disappears without a trace. Maybe we should see for ourselves what's behind the school. If our guess is right ... we will hit the jackpot. " Yuuka said softly.

"You want us to give our lives?" Hono replied.

"No, damn it. We're together. Three won't win against six, you know? " Yui answered. "tonight. 9 o'clock, don't be late. "

----

As planned, at 9 pm they had gathered at the main gate. There was silence, there was no one hanging around the large buildings. Yuuka looked back at her friends. Their expressions were both tense so at least Yuuka wasn't alone.

"Come on,"

The flashlight shone on the dark corridor in front of them. The sound of footsteps and breathing become one. When they arrived at the forest behind the school, another darkness appeared. Solid black, there are no lights there except from the flashlights they carry.

Hono said to Yui, in a joking tone, "Maybe you should get your father to install a lamp in this forest so the ghosts don't make this place their headquarters." But Yui took the joke seriously.

Yuuka occasionally looked back. Counting the number of people who had come with her, she breathed a sigh of relief when she found that the numbers were the same. Nothing more, nothing less. She turned to the side, shining a flashlight on a tree. There's a shovel lying there.

She didn't need to say anything because Risa was already running to come to that thing. "Ah, shit. Stop there, don't come here. " Risa said suddenly. There was a noise like the leaves being parted as well as Risa's growl. "The ground is not solid!"

They then stood around Risa. Yui grabbed the girl's hand and helped her to pull her leg which sank into the ground. When Risa was free, Seki knelt by the patch of land. Her hand touched the ground, scratching something. Karin picked up the shovel that Yuuka had found, carried it.

"You want to dig it?" Seki asked when Karin stuck the tip of the shovel into the loose soil. Indeed, if you look at it better, the surface has dropped slightly than the surrounding ground.

Karin started picking up the lumps of earth with her shovel, throwing the dirt over the other side. "Then? We have to know what's in here. "

Hono nodded in agreement. She joined Karin in digging the ground with her hands. Yuuka shone a flashlight at the loose ground, swallowed hard. Guess what's in there. Her eyes met Risa's, clear tension appeared from those brown eyes. Despite their doubts, Yuuka and Risa finally agreed to help digging while Yui and Seki held the flashlight.

Ten minutes passed and their hard work paid off. Something like cloth began to appear from between the ground. Karin put down her shovel, now using her hand to scrape through the remains of the earth. The longer what is buried inside begins to take shape. Once conscious, Hono and Yuuka immediately jumped out of the hole. Risa too. She pulled Karin's arm away from something wrapped in the cloth.

They didn't say anything. Everyone was in shock, frozen. Staring at each other, confirming whether each of them saw the same thing.

Corpses.

There are four bodies. At least that's what Yuuka saw before she turned her body in another direction. The bad smell made them very tormented. Even Risa had tears in her eyes because of the terrible smell. The most terrible thing is, when Yui shone the hole with a flashlight they could clearly see the clothes worn by the four corpses.

All of them are wearing their school uniforms. The white color turned completely brown. Seeing something like that would probably make a full impression on their memory. Perhaps they were thinking the same thing for the first time. There's been a murder. And the victims were all problem children, at least those who had problems with the three people that Seki and Karin saw.

Karin used her hands to close her nose tightly. Struggling to hold back the urge to vomit as she peered down the hole. "This really is a corpse. What should we do? Report the police? "

SRAK

CRACK

Risa suddenly looked back when she heard a twig being trampled. The flashlight caught the other people there, clearly watching what they were doing. The man was as surprised as they were, but she was even more shocked after seeing who had just dug the grave. The cell phone she was holding slid down from her grasp.

"Hello, thank you for calling the Tokyo Metropolitan Police Department. Please tell us what your problem is."

But the girl immediately realized what was happening. She also took her cellphone that fell and immediately ran away from the place.

"Dammit. Seki, Yui. Close that hole. We're going after this damn mouse. " Risa immediately ran followed by Karin.

"I'm going to the main gate!" yelled Yuuka before she disappeared between the second-class building.

Meanwhile, Hono did not move at all from her place. It seemed she couldn't believe who she was seeing. A familiar figure. "Yurina .."

On Risa's side, she managed to catch Yurina by sacrificing her body. She ran and jumped at high speed and hit Yurina. It worked, but scratched her knees and arms. Unfortunately, Yurina was able to easily escape because Risa was injured.

But at least Risa got her cellphone. She immediately hung up on the ongoing call and turned off the cell phone. The sound of people running could be heard from behind her body. Karin stopped by her side, knelt down. Without saying anything she put Risa's arm around her neck and carried her towards the car.

"She ran away?" asked Yuuka who had just arrived. She immediately bent down, trying to adjust the tempo of her messy breathing. "Damn, I slipped in front of the toilet. I saw a shadow pass in front of me. Damn it! "

Karin nodded slowly. "At least Watanabe-san managed to grab her cellphone," she then stood up, walked over to open the trunk door.

"You fell too?" Yuuka sat beside the grinning Risa while cleaning the wounds on her hands and feet from the sand.

"Yes. But my fall is more honorable. Not because of the fear of seeing ghosts. "

"Damn you," Yuuka chuckled. She hit Risa's injured knee. Success made the girl swear loudly. "good work."

Karin returned with several bottles of cold mineral water which Risa immediately greeted with joy. She even immediately poured the water on her head. Meanwhile Yuuka consumed half of the 750 milliliters of its contents.

----

"Hirate saw us digging the hole and almost reported the police. If she doesn't do anything wrong we might end up at the police station for something we didn't do. " Yuuka said. Her hands covered her face which looked tired. "Plus some of us touched the corpse. Why are we so stupid! "

Risa closed her book and replied, "It's obvious that senior Ozono and her friends are doing this. The problem is, Hirate saw us digging up the corpse. Yang Hirate knows we are responsible for the disappearance of those children. " She looked around the student council room, staring one by one the people who were there. "We can't go to the police for this case."

They fell silent. Each of them was deep in their thoughts. But then Yui raised her voice, breaking the silence. "What we can do is prevent Ozono from doing this again. It is possible that one of us is their target, especially me, Seki, and Fujiyoshi who met them in person. We all have the privilege, with a little effort our group will be at the top. We can easily step on Ozono. "

"Correct." Risa answered. "So far, she seems to be in charge here. By forming our own groups we can also protect each other. But at least we have to have a pretty strong influence, right? Something that makes everyone reluctant when they hear our names. "

Yuuka tapped her fingers on the table. Then she stood up, walked to the window. "It might be a little mean, but we can take advantage of Hirate. Even though she will be a victim at least we can get the influence she deserves, then we will pressure Ozono. Something like that won't happen again. "

They all nodded in agreement. Even though Hono and Karin were a little hesitant, they didn't respond to anything when Yuuka and the others spoke. Just look down and listen.

Yuuka realized that and decided to ask. "Why do you look scared?"

"I don't know .." Karin muttered. "I'm just not good at being in a group."

"Hey, you wanna end up in the hole with them? Do you want to be killed? There's no need to be afraid. If we continue together like this, no one will dare to hurt you, hurt us. We will protect you. " Risa smiled a little. She patted Karin's back, making the girl gasp. Her head then approached her, Karin reflexively shrugged her shoulders as Risa whispered in her ear. I'm sorry I'm late in informing you. Maybe you were surprised by Kobayashi. It has a rare condition and I hope you will understand. "

Karin widened her eyes as Risa smiled a little and sat back up straight in her place.

"I ... I don't know. I mean, Hirate is my own friend .." Hono fell silent. Her other friends waited for her to continue her words. She hesitated and felt sorry for Hirate, with what happened to her after this. But she remembered something that made her very disappointed in her friend.

The feeling of disappointment made her sympathy disappear instantly. "Forget it. Assume I never did that. Let's do this, together. "

And since that day they came out as antagonists at Sakurazaka Academy. Trying to exert their influence as a ruling Elite group. Maybe for those who don't understand they will be considered a black group to avoid. What they are doing is not quite right. But what can they do? Let the bad happen again?

They are a white group. They call themselves The Elites. They have almost everything. Except, predicting what will happen to them one day.