The final exam of the first semester is approaching.

Like every year, everyone is rushing to prepare for the upcoming test, and at the end of this year they want a beautiful scoreboard.

In this semester, 11 graders do not have to take the presentation exam anymore, because there are some problems.

Tomoyo has also recovered and is now in a group class with her friends.

From time to time, Charlotte comes to her class to see how everyone is, and she explains difficult parts so they can comprehend.

Everyone's learning spirit also made Kiyo excited and study hard.

But this is just the beginning of Kiyo's top-secret plan.

Every time he left class, he would go to the Engineering room and go into the armory located behind the wall, and then leave with two cardboard boxes, smiling quite terrifyingly.

Seeing Kiyo bring two boxes home, Sunny asked in surprise:

"Kiyo, what is that?"

The black-haired boy put them down:

"Secret. Don't open it. I don't want anyone to know."

What is Kiyo hiding?

After washing his hands and eating a delicious lunch, while Sunny and Ryota were sleeping, Kiyo brought two boxes into a room.

It was originally a spare room, because there weren't many things in Kiyo's hometown to store, so they were all in the other rooms. When they first moved in, the three didn't know they would have an extra place, but after the incident in the Preparatory Course, Kiyo unexpectedly came across this place.

Kiyo locked the door, closed the window, and pulled the curtain. He opened those two boxes, and inside were the manuals for explosives and electric detonators, and the heaviest was two packs of C4 explosives, with a timer on them.

He did not pick it up immediately but read the entire user manual first.

"When the explosive reaction occurs, C-4 releases a lot of gases, especially nitrogen and carbon oxides, these gases expand at a speed of about 8km/s, creating a tremendous force to its surroundings"

Well, that's dangerous. Luckily my house isn't near those camps.. But other houses will be affected.. Wait, there's no house around?

But 8km/s is quite dangerous, it might break their glass in that range.. At that speed, it will be difficult for me to escape...

Kiyo sat down to calculate how far he could put dynamite to bring the whole camp in sight, turning it to ashes..

Wait.

That bunch has a timer... Then I just need to choose how many minutes and then sneak it in! But the problem is, where should I put it..? The vacant lot was originally for training..

Or dig up the ground and put it down? I'm afraid it's a bit revealing..

Or just do it.. Of course I won't go to practice on Saturday, but I will end the activities of this killer camp in a stronger way! As for the place to plant mines, I will choose a place near them, but usually they won't be able to keep an eye on it and it would sweep everything there!

Maybe I just need a little dynamite...

Kiyo began to laugh wickedly, the kind of laugh he never dared to do.

You won't be able to torture innocent people anymore...

Kiyo stopped laughing and read the manual one more time.

Then one more turn.

Then one more time.

Until Sunny spoke up outside:

"Hey, where did Kiyo go? Don't we have to study this afternoon? Or does he go first?"

Oh damn, I forgot.

Waiting for Sunny to go to school, he put everything in its place, went out to lock the room, rearranged his clothes, and then took his books and left.

For peace of mind, he locked himself out, because Ryota didn't have to go this afternoon.

"Sunny!" - Kiyo called back, right just entered the gate.

Sunny looked back.

"Geez, Kiyo, where are you going? I thought you forgot this afternoon! But... today isn't Saturday?"

"Sorry.. I just went to the bathroom..."

Kiyo then put his arm on Sunny's shoulder after that lie.

"Come on.. we're in the middle of the schoolyard..." - Sunny blushed.

"It's okay, just don't do anything stupid."

But at the front of the classroom, he changed from shoulder to hand.

In the class are Junko, Kaori, Genjitsu and Kanryo.

"Oh, is it still early?" - Kiyo looked at the clock.

"Mattia is down on the farm, Angie didn't come today, and Tomoyo.. I don't know." - Genjitsu is writing something in his notebook with a flower crown on his head.

Sunny approached the group and said:

"Why does Genjitsu look different?"

"Where?"

"So... do you ever wear a flower crown?"

"Ah, this one. Kanryo.. made it for me. Junko has one too. He was going to make it for the whole class too, but it doesn't seem to be done yet.." - The entomologist blushed a little.

Kanryo suddenly interjected:

"Hey Sunny, isn't it pretty? I'm making one for you."

"Um... thank you."

"And Genjitsu looks cuter, doesn't he?"

Genjitsu was startled, and almost broke the table with his fist:

"I- I'm not like that! God, focus on studying!"

"Calm down Genjitsu, he's right." - Kaori stopped Genjitsu.

He was speechless.

"But it's true that we have to focus on studying, who doesn't want to get good grades?? Kiyo, Sunny, come and study with us!" - Kaori stood up, pulling the other two in.

It's rare to see Kaori in class like this.. Looks like she's starting to get along well with the girls in our class.

Kanryo and Genjitsu.. don't know what else to say. The two of them are similar to Sunny and me, always looking like figures and shadow.. Genjitsu is close to Kaori thanks to Kanryo and Junko.

I've never felt so attached to a class...

Gradually the rest of the people entered, but without much fuss.

"Nam seems to be less skinny than when he first entered school?" - Kanryo said.

"Since staying with Junko, she gives me so many health tips, even going jogging with her three times a week.."

"That's great then!"

"You two can be a couple." - Mattia didn't look up, sarcastically.

"Oh no, we're not like that..." - Nam blushed slightly.

"What if that's the case?" - Junko said.

"Huh..?"

"Come on, focus on studying. It's just a joke." - She got serious again.

***

A few days later, the exam was completed and they reached a desirable number, including Angie.

All passed the tests, no one was below average. The one with the highest score was Kaori.

"Kaori, congratulations!" - Tomoyo patted her shoulder.

"T-thank you class rep.."

"Just call me Tomoyo."

Kaori is still as shy as asual, but she's starting to open up more..

She refuses to talk about herself, nor her past. Kaori's only wish is to see everyone healthy..

It's admirable for that wish.

Charlotte has returned:

"Class! You've done well on your exams these past few days, what do you want today?"

"Or... go to the beach to play?" - Kanryo answered immediately.

"What are you doing at the beach this season?" - Genjitsu objected.

"Ah, that's right! A few days ago Kanryo said he would make flower crowns for the whole class, but at that time, he was studying for exams, so there are only four..." - Junko said.

"Ah, how could I forget? Damn, last week I was studying while selling so I forgot.."

"It's okay, let's work together! Where would it be.. Kanryo's flower garden doesn't have enough seats.." - She looked around.

"The empty yard on Mattia's ranch is fine, enough for all of us.. Can we come in, Mattia?" - Tomoyo turned to ask him.

"Yeah, just go in."

By the time they got in, Kanryo had laid out a bunch of paper carnations, wire, scissors, and paper leaves.

"Why not get those from your flower garden?" - Mattia looked at the flowers.

"I can't use real flowers to make a wreath like this, so I have to get some fake flowers left in the house.." - Kanryo awkwardly laughed.

Kiyo took the wire and sat motionless for a moment.

What would Sunny look like with a flower crown... It must be so cute...

The flowers in the morning sun.. Oh, just like the name.

Wait, don't forget I still have plans to finish tomorrow! I'd better finish this one first.

Although it's been a few years since he has played with flowers like this, Kiyo still tries to do it right, remembering something, then applying it.

However, the result is quite bad, the flowers and leaves fall in tatters.

I owe too much to Fine Arts.. As expected, I'm only good at mechanical design... Kiyo was devastated.

Angie saw this and burst out laughing.

"Is this a flower crown? The one I make only for fun is prettier than yours!"

Kiyo didn't know what to say.

Sunny sat down beside him and said:

"Come on, don't be sad. I made one for you." - Then he put it on Kiyo's head.

"You're perfect at everything.. If only I could make you one."

"No, I already have one."

So cute... That's what both Sunny and Kiyo thought when they saw each other with flowers on their heads.

"Hey, where's Mattia?" - Genjitsu looked around.

"He's probably up there. Ah, my back is so tired, let me lie down for a bit." - Kanryo said that, but instead of lying on the grass, he was lying on Genjitsu's lap.

"What are you doing?!" - He was startled.

While everyone laughed, Mattia took a few pictures. In fact, during the time he was sitting in the tree, he already had three pictures of the group as they made each other's flower crowns.

Among them, Tomoyo's photo is a bit more.

Maybe I should make an album of these pictures and the photos Tomoyo brought back from Neon...

Consider it a thank-you gift for her, for helping me move on from the past...

***

There will be snow next week, right at the beginning of the week.

It's Saturday, and it's already getting colder.

This winter is colder than every year, more than a cut of flesh. According to the weather forecast, the outdoor temperature will reach -2 degrees Celsius next week.

"Ah, it's so cold!" - Sunny ran to the room and took out a faded green coat.

"Looks like it's a little tight." - Kiyo looked at it.

"Strange, have I grown taller?"

"You got this shirt from 8th grade or something. It looks dull."

"Or give it for Ryota? Maybe it will fit. I feel a bit pity for this shirt so I don't want to give it up."

"You can do it if you want. As for the new shirt.. Alright, let me buy it for you."

Sunny was a little surprised:

"Really?? But tonight you.."

Kiyo smirked.

"Don't worry. Maybe this year I won't have to carry a gun and knife again."

Sunny still didn't understand what Kiyo meant:

"W-what? What are you going to do?"

"You'll know tonight."

....

Kiyo estimated that every seven to nine o'clock in the evening would be when the assassins and trainers had dinner or training. So he had to arrive twenty minutes earlier.

And he was right. They were training at the time.

Kiyo found a hidden but closed corner, started digging a hole that wasn't very deep, and filled it with mines.

He set a minute. When the ticking part started to run, he quickly rode his bike away from there.

As promised, Kiyo went to a clothing store, quickly picked up a three-layer jacket that looked good on Sunny, paid for it and left.

Exactly twenty seconds left... I'm so fast.

If it explodes, this store, along with the whole neighborhood, will have broken windows and power outages... Okay, let's get out of this area. He got on the bike and rode it fast.

It's a bit of a pity for the people there, but that's fine, it's also an opportunity for them to escape from the hands of the barbarians.

By the time he got home, there were exactly five seconds left.

Hope the plan goes well.

He had just passed through the gates, when suddenly there was a loud and clear explosion in the distance, the same direction he was going.

The sound of falling. The sound of broken glass. The sound of people panicking. And black smoke rose into the air and reached the whole neighborhood he was in.

"It worked??"

He heard Ryota's voice in the house:

"Let me see what's going on!"

"Don't, Ryota, it's dangerous!"

"But what about Kiyo.."

Hearing his name, he quickly put the bike in the corner, then entered from the door to the kitchen.

"I'm back."

"Kiyo! When did you come back? Are you injured anywhere??" - Sunny hurried to check on his friend.

"Don't worry, I'm fine. It explodes when I get home. Hey, look, I bought you a shirt!" Kiyo picked up the bag.

"Thanks... As long you're fine. We're both okay, but the window glass... is cracked."

Kiyo looked at it, sighing.

Should I compensate to replace the new windows? I caused the explosion..

"Sunny, can you try on it and see if it fits? If not, I'll change it tomorrow."

"It's a bit wide, but that's okay, it's warm."

"Good. Oh yeah, is there any hot water? I'll take a shower now."

"Yeah, just go in."

When he entered the bathroom, he began to laugh excitedly, but also felt a bit guilty for breaking the glass and losing the power to someone's house.

I've done it harder than before.. Do they even dare to touch civilians now.. Haha...

If they can't find me, I won't have to kill people from now on! They have to give up their intention of harming the people...