60 Chapter 59: Lights out

*POV Tadano*

I was running home at full speed.

In my head I asked.

Tadano: "How much time?"

"10 minutes, hurry up if you don't want to end up stranded in the middle of the street, God knows for how long."

Tadano: "Damn."

I ran quickly home.

Jumping and dodging obstacles or people.

When I saw I had 5 minutes left and I was still far away, I decided to take a risk and use my ability.

[Sprinter - Initiated]: When activated, the user gains an additional 25% of their agility statistic, movement speed is increased by 30% for 1 minute. Cooldown time 5 minutes.

When I activated it, I could feel my speed increasing.

I ran so fast that a strong gust of wind was behind me.

Halfway through using my ability, I could feel my speed skyrocketing again.

*Ding*

[Sprinter - Initiated] -> [Sprinter - Intermediate]

[Sprinter - Intermediate]: When activated, the user gains an additional 50% of their agility statistic, movement speed is increased by 60% for 1 minute. Cooldown time 5 minutes.

Tadano: "That's something amazing."

"Don't get distracted and run, 4 minutes left."

Tadano: "Damn it!"

When I finally arrived home, I was extremely tired.

My energy was almost depleted.

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Energy: 15/200

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As I could, I opened the door.

"1 minute."

Without saying a word, I headed to my room and fell onto the bed, powerless.

Tadano: "I just hope they believe it's a cold or something..."

"There's no other option... someone wasted too much time playing with the kitten and didn't listen to my warnings."

Tadano: "Yeah... yeah... sorry."

"3... 2... 1..."

When the countdown reached 1, I could feel all my senses leaving me, and I fell into a void of complete darkness.

*Ding*

[Update in Progress]

[All Viewers have been temporarily expelled]

[0.1%... 2.3%... 7.6%...]

The only thing I could hear was the sound of the robotic voice of the system.

I was floating in an infinite void.

[12.6%... 15.3%... 19.5%...]

I wonder how much time difference there will be between this place and my reality.

[25.7%... 29.1%... 35.8%...]

All I can do now is wait.

*POV Kaede*

*Itan High School*

I was humming to myself while doing origami.

Nene: "I'm always amazed at how skilled you can be with your hands..."

Kaede: "It turns out to be unexpected... right?"

Nene: "Yes, almost as shocking as when you dance..."

I couldn't help but laugh remembering Hitohito-Kun's expression when he saw me dance for the first time.

Kaede: "Now that you mention it, their expressions were really funny when they saw me dance that time... hehehe"

Nene: "Tell me Kaede, do you have plans for this Golden Week?" she asked curiously.

Now that she mentions it, Golden Week is coming up. Should I invite Hitohito-Kun to hang out together?

Kaede: "I haven't thought about it yet, what if we plan something for the three of us?" I asked.

Nene: "Although I'd like that, it's most likely that Hito-Kun will take Komi-San somewhere" she replied.

I frowned a bit but then relaxed.

Kaede: "What if we join them? Who knows, maybe Hitohito-Kun will mysteriously disappear... and we could..." I said mysteriously.

And then whispered a few words in Nene's ear.

It was funny to see her blush in record time.

She quickly backed away, very embarrassed, pointing her finger at me and saying.

Nene: "Y-You... Are you really trying to go that far? D-Don't you have any shame?"

I shrugged and said.

Kaede: "There's not much to lose by trying, right? Besides, isn't that what guys are most looking for in a girl? I've read that these kinds of actions will make a guy more obsessed with you..."

Nene: "Where did you get that information from?" she asked me very seriously.

I rummaged in my bag and pulled out a magazine I found in the library.

When Nene saw it, she rolled her eyes and said.

Nene: "Are you really going to listen to a teenage magazine with this name?" she said, pointing to the magazine's name.

[Foxy Weekly – The perfect guide to getting the boy of your dreams]

I tilted my head somewhat confused.

Kaede: "But it says it'll help me get the boy of my dreams... besides, it was in the library, so it must have some truth to it, right?" I asked somewhat confused.

Nene rubbed the bridge of her nose looking frustrated, after sighing she spoke.

Nene: "Kaede, don't always trust what's in the library, this is probably from one of the Gals at school."

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*Classroom 1-D*

A girl with a strange hairstyle and tons of makeup on her face sneezed.

Strange Gyaru: "Do I have a cold?... SRSLY?"

Her friend next to her asked.

Gyaru 2: "Bagi, are you okay? Maybe yesterday's outing was too intense? Do you need me to tell Muu-Tan or Gonzales to get some medicine from the infirmary?" 

Her friend asked, somewhat concerned, while pointing to their other 2 friends who nodded.

Bagi: "Don't worry, Yukapoyo, it was just a sneeze, maybe some dust? LOL"

Yukapoyo: "Come on, Bagi, don't scare us like that. We don't want you to get sick during spring break... there are many places to go, things to do... right, girls?"

Muu-Tan: "Yey"

Gonzales: "Ossu"

Bagi: "Alright, let's have a lot of fun during Golden Week."

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After I finished being scolded by Nene, I said.

Kaede: "Was it really necessary for you to scold me for so long... besides, it's not like you dislike the idea, right?" I said while pouting.

Nene: "D-Don't say such things... I-I never..."

Kaede: "Maybe one or two kids..." I said, imitating Nene's shy tone when she said that.

Her face turned as red as a tomato.

She looked so funny that I couldn't help but laugh.

She just gave me a blank look when she saw me laughing.

Nene: "By the way, isn't Hito-Kun taking too long? The third class is about to start and he hasn't arrived yet..."

When she said that, my laughter stopped instantly.

Kaede: "You don't think he went with that bitch, do you?" I said with a somber tone.

Nene: "He shouldn't... right?" she hesitated to answer.

I quickly looked around for her.

Not finding her, my anger grew.

I left the room with Nene following closely.

Nene: "Kaede, I don't think you should get so worked up... he already told us she's part of his plans so we can't blame him if he decides to spend time with her."

Upon hearing her, I stopped.

Gathering all my negative emotions into one point, I expelled them in a breath of murky air.

Trying to calm down as much as I could, I responded.

Kaede: "I know... it's just that I don't like it. Forgive me for my inappropriate behavior, Nene-Chan, anyway, let's look for her, maybe she has some information."

*Some time later*

After spending some time searching, we finally found Yamai.

She was at the entrance, arguing with someone on the phone.

Yamai: "...Is this what I pay you for?! Find me better information or face the consequences!" the girl shouted angrily before hanging up the phone.

When we approached, the girl quickly changed her expression and put on a poker face.

Yamai: "What do you want?" she asked.

Nene: "Come on... Come on... there's no need to be defensive, we're not here with bad intentions." Nene said soothingly.

Kaede: "Do you know anything about Hitohito-Kun?" I asked.

Yamai: "Why should I tell you?" she replied.

I frowned at her response.

Just as I was about to take her by the collar and teach her her place, I was stopped by Nene who shook her head.

Nene: "Leave it... we don't want to harm Hito-Kun's toy either," she said, glancing sideways at Yamai.

The brunette frowned and with a defiant voice said.

Yamai: "Who are you calling a toy? Poor girl. Watch your language or I..." she couldn't continue when a strong hand held her by the chin.

Nene: "Don't test my patience, Yamai. I'm not confrontational but I don't like that kind of insults, okay?"

Instead of getting scared, the girl got angry.

With a force greater than Nene's, she removed her hand.

This surprised Nene, and she gave Yamai a sideways glance.

Yamai: "Listen to me well, you two... you know what, forget it. I may be a toy for that annoying guy, but I'm not less than anyone! And I won't be intimidated by anyone! Got it?" the girl said defiantly.

Kaede: "Very brave coming from a family without enough influence..." I responded.

Yamai looked at me.

I returned the look while narrowing my eyes.

We looked at each other for a while before she looked away.

With an annoyed sigh, she said.

Yamai: "After not finding him in the morning, I sent someone to investigate his situation. According to what I was told a few minutes ago, some black cars arrived in the morning, he was taken along with his mother, and since then, his whereabouts or situation have not been located. The last thing I knew is that when they put him in the car, he was unconscious... damn useless subordinates." the girl scolded while biting her nails in frustration.

Kaede and Nene: "!!!"

What?

They had taken Hitohito-Kun?

No! 

I had to find him, and fast.

Kaede: "Give me the description of the cars and the time they were spotted. I'll send someone qualified to investigate his whereabouts..." I demanded.

Yamai hesitated but then agreed.

We exchanged numbers and she gave me the information I needed.

Then I quickly called Dante-San and ordered his immediate search.

I was angry.

Someone had dared to conspire against my Hitohito-Kun, and I wouldn't let them go easily.

Author's note: "Well here we are, today's chapter, the system update is approaching and interesting events. Having said that, remember to drink a lot of water and I love you very much, sincerely your favorite depressive author.

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