"Uhmm, where do you think we are? Are we still in our world, or have we been taken away by someone?" asked Kazuki while looking around. Tall trees towered, as if covering the sky. The atmosphere of this forest was truly alien—no trace of any school or city.
Amira sighed, her face showing exhaustion and confusion.
"How would I know? Why are you asking me that? The classroom was empty at that time, with only you sleeping inside. Then, suddenly a black hole appeared under my feet. I fell into it, and now I'm suddenly in this forest with you who was sleeping.
*I see...* He thought to himself. *A black hole? That's strange. Were we brought to another world through that hole?*
Before Kazuki could reflect more deeply, suddenly Amira pulled his arm tightly.
"Hey, look over there! It seems there are some people flying toward us!"
"Where?"
"There, up above!"
Kazuki followed her gaze. Sure enough, between the gaps of trees, two figures were floating in the air. They were wearing the same school uniforms as Kazuki.
"Huh? Are they classmates? But... how can they fly?"
"How would I know," Amira answered with an annoyed tone.
Kazuki frowned. *Somehow, I feel uneasy about their arrival. Should I just kill them?*
*But, nevertheless, I still need information*
The two people drew closer, and finally landed a few meters in front of us. Yukina recognized them—Shun, who looked quite handsome but his gaze was sharp like a dangerous person, and Shogo, the small brown-haired boy who always acted arrogantly.
Kazuki himself had never interacted with them. so he didn't know their names.
"Amira? I didn't expect you to be here too. This is very good... starting today, you will be mine!" said Shogo.
Amira immediately wrinkled her nose, her face looking disgusted.
"I told you, didn't I? She must also be in this world," Shun said to Shogo with an arrogant tone.
"Yes, yes, you're right," Shogo replied with a small laugh.
"Oh, it seems Kazuki is also here," Shun narrowed his eyes at Kazuki. "Look at him, standing in front of Amira like he wants to protect her. How brave, haha!"
"Could they be dating? No, I won't allow this. Amira is mine!" Shogo shouted like a child who had lost his toy.
"Since when did I become yours, huh?! I don't belong to anyone!" Amira shouted back.
"Wow, I didn't expect you could still look calm," Kazuki whispered to her.
Shogo smirked. "Amira, why don't you join us instead? With *that person*, you won't be safe. We have the power to protect you. The payment... well, your body will be enough. If you refuse, I'll take you by force, hehehe."
Shun joined in laughing. "I'm also curious about how the lazy guy who always sleeps in class will react when his girl is stolen from him."
*Look at them... talking as if they can do anything. Where does this kind of confidence come from?* Kazuki thought coldly. *I'd better just kill them.*
But, if I kill them now, I won't get information. They seem to know what's really happening.
*I'll try talking to them first...*
However, before Kazuki could open his mouth, Shun had already moved first. He extended his right hand, eyes full of arrogance.
"Fire Shot!"
His hand ignited, and instantly a fireball shot toward Kazuki.
But, suddenly...
"Huh?!"
The attack stopped right in front of his face. Then, with a spinning motion, the fireball turned back—hitting Shun himself!
"What the—"
*BANG!*
His head exploded, his body fell to the ground. Blood flowed heavily from his head that was no longer recognizable.
Shogo, who witnessed the incident, could only remain silent, his body frozen.
Amira beside him looked shocked. Her eyes widened.
Kazuki stepped forward, looking at Shogo with a cold gaze.
"You've been talking too much this whole time. Now, answer my question. If not... you will join your friend."