Chapter 14: Icarus

"Maybe many have thought about it, Ayanokouji and I are childhood friends."

After saying such an outrageous thing, Sakayanagi laughed ignoring the confusion and shock in the theater room.

The students who heard Sakayanagi words were very surprised because they didn't expect that Ayanokouji was her childhood friend, and maybe this was the reason why Sakayanagi was so interested in Ayanokouji thoughts earlier.

Kanzaki who heard Sakayanagi words was also surprised, because of all people, he did not expect that Ayanokouji was her childhood friend.

"So all this time, you knew very well what Ayanokouji could do?" Ryuuen who was curious about their relationship from before wondered.

"Of course knowing that, I saw with my own eyes how good Ayanokouji-kun abilities are." Sakayanagi replied to Ryuuen words with a smile.

Although some were quite curious about Sakayanagi strange words as she had seen with her own eyes about the how good ablities Ayanokouji are.

"So that's why Ayanokouji-kun got so many votes of praise in last year exams."

A lot of second year D class students started to realize how Ayanokouji was getting so many Praise votes back then from class A.

*Claps*

The Batler who had finished preparing for the next show clapped his hands to bring the audience's focus back on him, "Alright now that all the preparations have been completed let's continue with the Episode Twelfth Theater Room, Icarus."

Hearing the title of the episode twelfth mentioned by Batler, many began to search their memories for the clues contained in Icarus name.

"Icarus is the name of a man from ancient Greek mythology." Ichinose was curious about the relation between Icarus title and Ayanokouji.

"Icarus is also known in his mythology as the first human can fly, right?"

"Icarus is also known as a freedom seeker."

Some students began to think about what clues this Icarus name might have with the next show.

The students who had an excess in mental capacity started to get some clues after hearing Icarus name and hearing his mythological stories.

Freedom?

Wasn't it obvious that someone had been thinking about freedom before?

[There are many stories in Greek Mythology that include human suspicions, hatred and jealousy. Have you ever heard about Icarus' wings? Here a simple summary of it.]

"This is Chabashira-sensei voice, is it possible that we will watch from a teacher perspective?" Hirata spoke about his thoughts.

Hearing Hirata words, many students began to feel interested in hearing the thoughts of a teacher, because it was rare to know the thoughts of a teacher like Chabashira Sae.

"Sae-chan, your perverted thoughts will be exposed to all the audience." Hoshinomiya as usual teased her friend sitting beside her.

"It is indeed quite interesting to see how her mind works." Mashima said and was intrigued to see how his friend mind worked.

"The teacher mind, huh? It was indeed a breath of fresh air for the audience." Sakagami commented while adjusting the position of his glasses

The teachers who taught the first year, and the third year were also intrigued after seeing the thoughts of one of the teachers for the first time showing.

Chabashira who had been silent all this time replied to the friends words, although in her heart she was a little worried about using false threats on behalf of Ayanokoujis father, while that person was in the theater room sitting with them in a very intimidating manner.

[Once, in Greece, there was a great inventor called Daedalus. Daedalus was ordered by King Minos to build a labyrinth where the monster Minotaur would have been confined.

However, later, he was forsaken by King Minos and ended up being confined in a tower together with his son Icarus. Daedalus, to escape from the tower in which they were imprisoned, managed to gather all the birds' feathers he could find, so that he could fabricate bigger wings. The big feathers were fastened with threads, while the small ones with wax.

Soon, the wings were completed and at the request of the son who asked him when they could fly away freely, Daedalus, as a father, warned him: "If you fly too high, the wings that are reinforced with wax will be burnt by the sun and they will melt. Be careful!".

Icarus, who received such a precious advice, flew away from the tower with his father. Then came the Freedom. But freedom, on some occasions, is a dangerous thing because it makes one lose sight of his own self.

With liberty spreading out before his eyes, Icarus became intoxicated by it. Maybe it was inevitable. It was like a breakthrough from a painful, restrained situation.

Completely fascinated by freedom, he forgot his father's advice and flew higher and higher. The wing crafted as one of a fake angel was burnt by the sun and the wax melted out in a twinkling of an eye.

Eventually, the false wings were burned out completely. Icarus fell into the ocean and died.

Was Icarus simply a brave man who jumped up in the sky to gain freedom? Or was he an arrogant man who believed he could have reached the sun and just overestimated his own power and capacities? Maybe, except for his own father, no one will ever know.

Now, I don't know why I was reminded of Icarus' wings when I found myself in front of a particular boy. Comparing this to various situations, I felt that he's none other than the closest to that figure. Though, right away I'm made acutely aware that they were both radically different. Because this boy didn't have the courage nor the arrogance of Icarus.

I was being pressured. I had no other choice but to do this.

There was no other way to deal with it, but to incur the boy's displeasure.

I couldn't do anything but to behave firmly and with courage towards the boy who turned his quiet anger in front of me.

I cannot restore a rolled dice to its original position.

Because the bet already started.

...]

"So Chabashira-sensei is telling the story of Icarus." Matsushita was interested to see how her teacher compared Icarus to Ayanokouji.

"We can assume that Icarus is Chabashira-sensei representation for Ayanokouji." Katsuragi thought back to all the things that Ayanokouji and his father had shown in the theater room.

"So does Ayanokouji have Father problems? What do you think Ayanokouji?" Miyamoto asked Ayanokouji.

Hearing Miyamoto question, Ayanokouji who is currently still eating his third Ice Cream turned his gaze to his father, "You can ask the person concerned."

Hearing Ayanokouji answer, Miyamoto and the others turned their gazes to Atsuomi Ayanokouji who didn't even glance at them and just sat on a chair staring at the screen with an intimidating posture.

Ask him?

It's also possible that they would be better off killing themselves.

After seeing how Atsuomi Ayanokouji had been acting all this time, even some of the top students from this school had a hard time just looking at him, let alone wanting to ask.

[Let's talk a little about the first semester and the day of the closing ceremony, just before the test on the desert island. I was over the moon, digesting the idea that I was going to fully enjoy my summer vacation for the first time in my life. However, as if to take away this pleasure from me, a god of death with his sickle appeared in front of me without a sign.]

"Sae-chan what did you do to make Ayanokouji-kun call you that?" Hoshinomiya asked her friend.

Chabashira who heard her friend question was silent because even she didn't know how Ayanokouji could call her like that, it couldn't be because she told Horikita about Ayanokouji back in the staff room right?

"This is your first summer vacation Ayanokouji-kun?" Ichinose felt a certain concern after hearing Ayanokouji thoughts on the screen.

Ayanokouji who was currently eating popcorn after the his ice cream finished, hearing Ichinose question nodded his head.

Seeing the confirmation given by Ayanokouji, some students who were already curious about Ayanokouji past began to think back to how dark his past was, to the point that he never even had summer vacation.

It seemed that Ayanokouji past was more complex than they thought.

["Ayanokouji, before you leave I have to talk to you a little. Please come to the Instructor's room"

This is what Miss Chabashira said just before our homeroom class ended and left the classroom.

"What is this? Did something happen?"

Sudou, who was getting ready to leave, asked while putting his bag on his shoulder.

"I'm innocent."

"That's right. You are neither good nor bad, you are living a meaningful life, steady and quiet."

"What is that sarcastic tone in your voice?"

"Sarcasm? That wasn't my intention. Did it feel that way?

What a horrible guy.... My wounded heart wept in sorrow.]

Hearing that his heart was hurt because his friend Sudou insulted him indirectly, many felt sorry for knowing that at that time Ayanokouji was only friends with a few people.

"Don't worry Kiyotaka-kun, we can hangout together sometime." Hirata tried to cheer up his friend.

"Kiyo-pon, don't worry we will invite you to play a lot later." Haruka felt quite sad seeing her cute friend feel hurt.

[In comparison, Sudou was a good guy. Now that I think about it, he got worried about me and that is why he said this...

"Hey Horikita! Erm... Since it's summer vacation... Are you free? Maybe we can hang out a little."

Sudou sat on my desk as he went crazy over Horikita who was next to me...He wasn't worried at all about my situation, after all.]

"This...? A predictable turn of events, but quite unfortunate for Ayanokouji-kun."

"Ken is really cruel, even his own friend he doesn't think about it." Ike said.

"Have you thought about Ayanokouji too?" Sudou could only remain silent after answering Ike words, because even he understood that his past was quite problematic.

["Why?"

"Well, because it's summer vacation, it will be a loss if you don't enjoy it. We can watch movies, go shopping."

"Ridiculous. Summer vacation means nothing to me. Why are you inviting me in the first place?"

"W-why? Why are you so blunt?" Sudou scratched his head as Horikita didn't understand his feelings, but then he turned the switch.

"Because this is how it goes. Look, ok? A guy invites a girl to go out when it's a holiday..."]

"It might be karma for hurting Kiyo-pon." Haruka was happy to see Sudou get hit right away for what he did

Hearing Haruka nonsensical words, many students started to feel worried about her mental state.

Kiyo-pon...?

Is that even a worthy name?

They felt sad for Ayanokouji because never having a completely sane friend.

[Although I felt like I wanted to see Sudou's efforts, I was called by Miss Chabashira earlier. I feel better when I finish unpleasant things quickly.

"Hey! Where are you going?"

Why is Sudou calling me, again?

"Where do you think I'm going? I was called by our teacher, so it can't be helped."

"Just wait a little? Can't you be by my side?"

That expression made me feel extremely uneasy. His thick hand grabbed my arm, holding my wrist.

"Please watch over my fight. And respond well."

"Don't speak nonsense!... Bye."

While doing these worthless exchanges Horikita finished getting ready, leaving the classroom without hesitation. Sudou ended up watching in utter amazement.

"...Damn. Useless... Should I go to the club activities, instead?"

As soon as Horikita left, I was not needed anymore so I was free to go. As I was arriving in the Instructor's room, I saw Miss Chabashira waiting in front of it holding the door half-open.]

Realizing that the situation was getting serious, many audience started to focus their eyes on the screen.

They were very curious about what they would see later in the room where Chabashira-sensei was.

Forbidden relationship between teacher and student?

Or something even worse than an forbidden relationship?

Everything will be revealed because the Theater Room opens all the secrets that are in one's mind.

["Get in."

"I don't understand the reason I was called, at all."

"Let's talk inside."

My depression degree meter rose steadily as she repeatedly returned my words with short answers. I wished this to end like those tricks at parties that end up being some funny joke.]

Seeing Ayanokouji depression meter rose steadily, the students began to realize that maybe the problem that was showing on the screen was indeed so serious that Ayanokouji depression meter rose very high.

They tried to ignore the nonsensical things like depression meter that Ayanokouji had in mind.

["Do you think there is a bad reputation around you if you are asked to come into the Instructor's room? This is not a bad place contrary to your expectations. There are a lot of things that must be discussed away from all the monitoring eyes."

I couldn't see the surveillance camera which was supposed to be in a room like this.

"So, what are we going to talk about? I am busy planning my summer vacation."

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"That's a funny story. I believe you have no friends?"

"That's an exaggeration. I have some."

Although I could count everyone using the fingers of both of my hands, the number of people wasn't important. Or at least that's what they said. Wouldn't it be just fine if I set up a summer vacation program alone to begin with?]

Hearing the sad thoughts that Ayanokouji had, many students felt even more sad for him, the number of his friends could even be counted on his hands. How bad was his communication skills that even finding friends was so difficult for Ayanokouji.

Even in his mind he began to lie to himself and motivate himself, that summer vacations alone were a good thing.

["Today I've called you to hear my personal story."

Miss Chabashira's personal story? This was again a development that escalated in a completely different direction. I didn't understand the reasons behind her calling and telling me this story. Nor did I have any interest.

"It's something I haven't told anyone after becoming a homeroom teacher until now. It's silly but listen."

"Should I make a tea before that? You must be thirsty."

I stood up from a pipe chair and opened the door of the kitchenette. Nobody was inside... I wondered.]

"It's pretty rude to say you have no interest in what the teacher says."

Some students agreed with his words that not having any interest in the teacher's words was something a little rude.

Although most do not agree with the student's words.

"You can't expect everyone to have an interest in someone's personal story, can you?" Hirata who heard the student words tried to defend his friend.

After the advice given by Ayanokouji earlier, Hirata had started to learn how to place his priorities.

Although they were quite curious as to what Ayanokouji meant by no one in the kitchen.

["Don't tell this to other people. If you understand, return to your seat."

"... Alright."

Like that, I closed the door of the kitchenette and turned to Miss Chabashira.

"As a homeroom teacher, how do I look to you, D class?

"Another abstract question. Is it okay if I say you look like a beautiful woman?"]

Hearing the joke Ayanokouji was trying to make with his expressionless face, for some reason they couldn't help but laugh.

Trying to make a joke with a facial expression like Ayanokouji was an unreasonable act.

To not be considered as sexual harassment alone was lucky for Ayanokouji.

[The teacher didn't move an eyebrow at this joke, but I felt waves of menace on my skin.

"Let me see...If you don't mind being compared to other teachers, I'd say you're a cold teacher that has no interest for students and feels indifferent about D class's future."

She's neither as friendly as B class's teacher Hoshinomiya nor she's helping students as C class's teacher Sakagami.

"Am I wrong?"

"No, you're right. I have nothing to deny. But that's different from the truth."

Miss Chabashira made a pause there, having looked at the ceiling as if she remembered something.

"I've been a student in this school before. In the same class as you – D class."

"That's rather surprising. I thought you are more capable than that, Miss Chabashira."]

Hearing Chabashira words, many students were surprised because they at least expected that she was better than her students.

If what she said was true then, that would at least explain why Chabashira had such a gloomy face, with this school operating on a competitive basis between classes, it was possible for the teachers to compete with each other as well.

And Chabashira who was in class D all this time of course probably felt annoyed and didn't like the situation she had been in so far.

["Sigh... In our time there wasn't an extreme difference as it is now. You could say it wasn't a three-cornered, but rather a four-cornered battle. Until the time we were approaching the graduation in the third semester of our third year, the difference between A and D class was not even 100 points. It was a close combat where one trivial mistake could break balance."]

"If that's true then the balance of power between classes is probably very good, leading to a four corner battle and it must be a very interesting battle." Ryuuen found Chabashira class situation very interesting.

"Maybe that's what this school really wants, by giving all classes a balance of power making the competition for class A more interesting and difficult." Katsuragi felt the same way as Ryuuen.

"If that's the case then every class currently in existence has a chance to face each other and judging by Chabashira-sensei words, the third year seems to be a true class battle." Kanzaki sensed that their third year would be very difficult.

"It's obvious isn't it? If the school only included all outstanding students into class A, the competition would never have happened." Sakayanagi followed to comment on their conversation.

"If that's the case, then it's perfectly understandable why some students who actually have the qualifications to be in a better class are put in a worse class, and vice versa as well." Horikita said the opinion she had.

"The placement of students in each class may have a procedure that must be followed, and they should have something like a disadvantage or an advantage to be placed in the class they occupy." Ichinose feels her theory is quite correct after seeing how every student in her class is.

"You saw that Nagumo? The second year battle is more interesting than the current Third Year battle, I should have entered this school a year later to get a good battle." Kiryuin laughed at the battle that the third year had in front of the de facto leader of every third year class.

Nagumo who heard Kiryuin's words, he just ignored because in his view, the battles in the third year were not interesting just because he was already very powerful.

The students who heard their conversation, felt that the whole situation of this year's class battle would be very difficult.

[There wasn't a feeling of bragging in her speech, but rather one of a regretful past.

"So, that trivial mistake happened, didn't it?"

"Indeed. It came unexpectedly. Because of my error, D class was knocked down to hell. In the end, my goals and dreams of becoming A class collapsed."

I thought that was unfortunate, but suddenly talking about such a past troubled me. It was a rather unpleasant feeling.

"I don't get it. What do I have to do with this personal story?"

"I feel your existence is essential to move up to A class."

"What should I say? It's a joke, right?"

Words couldn't come out as I was happy about being flattered and praised unexpectedly.

"Few days ago a man contacted our school requesting to expel Kiyotaka Ayanokouji from school."]

Hearing Chabashira-sensei words, many students were confused and started asking the school staff who were in a special place.

"Isn't contact with someone outside the school a violation?"

Hearing some questions posed to him by the students, Tsukishiro who was still acting director in this time, just smiled and replied, "Nothing like that happened, and what Chabashira-sensei said isn't necessarily the truth. If a third party makes such communication, it is a clear violation."

"So, how much information about Kiyotaka does the school have, for a teacher to dare to lie like that with such confidence?" Atsuomi Ayanokoji set his gaze on Narumori Sakayanagi.

Hearing the question asked by the person beside him, Narumori Sakayanagi replied carefully, "Just basic information, nothing too sensitive. If sensei can't believe it, sensei is allowed to ask the current acting director."

"Maybe during Kiyotaka-kun registration, I talked too much with Chabashira-sensei that time."

Hearing the conversation held in a special place take place, many audience began to feel great curiosity towards Atsuomi Ayanokouji and Ayanokouji Kiyotaka because even Former Chairman Sakayanagi had to speak carefully.

Chabashira who had been silent all this time, felt a little sweat on her palms from feeling the tension that had occurred in a special place.

[Miss Chabashira suddenly changed her presence as if the real issue was about to get revealed.

"That's quite ambiguous. I don't know who it was, but you ignored his will without expelling me, right."

"Of course. You can't expel someone regardless what a third party is saying. As long as you are a student of this school, you are protected by the rules. However... If you cause problems it's a different story. Smoking, stealing, cheating. If you repeat any scandal, expulsion can't be avoided."

"I'm sorry, I didn't intend to do anything."

"It has nothing to do with your intentions. If I perceive it as a scandal, the expulsion becomes a reality."

"Are you threatening me?"

I thought her wording was fishy, and I was right.

"Here's the deal, Ayanokouji. You're going to aim for A class for me. And I will extensively follow you in order to protect you. Don't you think that's a nice trade?"]

"That is such a vicious abuse of power for a teacher, how could such a teacher even exist in a place like this elite school." Ichinose feels disdain for someone for the first time, seeing her crush being threatened with expelled from school, even she who has a very kind heart can't accept it.

"Sakagami, you should switch places with that woman, I think that woman is more suitable to be a Class C teacher." Ryuuen laughed at the behavior of Ayanokouji class teacher.

"Ryuuen-kun, at least use more polite language." Sakagami replied to the words that his stubborn student had.

"I didn't expect anything more from Chabashira-sensei." Horikita who knows enough about her teacher character, really understands what her teacher can do.

[I thought she changed a lot from the time I first met her, but never would I have thought she'd cooperate with a student. I couldn't close my mouth and laughed.

"Can I return? I have no intentions of listening to this anymore."

"That's too bad, Ayanokouji. You're gonna be expelled and D class will once again not reach A class."

Her speech and behavior weren't a stunt. She was seriously intending to cut me out. She was trying to use me for dreams she couldn't achieve.

"Let me ask you one more time. Will you aim for A class or be expelled from school? Choose what you like."

I set my left hand on a long table and bent myself, pulling up Miss Chabashira's collar.

"I've remembered the time Horikita expressed discomfort for you. Was it a similar feeling? As if you're entering a person's house with shoes on."]

Seeing what Ayanokouji did, many female students began to cover their faces to block their view of the conflict that might be about to occur.

"As expected of an Inferior class teacher, even realizing one's own dreams has to resort to such empty threats." Kouenji insulted his teacher inferior behavior.

Some students who saw what was shown on the screen, were shocked to see the courage that Ayanokouji had to dare to make such aggressive moves.

["—— Right"

Miss Chabashira who was until now completely self-assured laughed in self-mockery.

"I surprised myself. I hadn't noticed I haven't given up on A class yet."]

"So it can be ascertained that Sae-chan has not given up her dream of advancing to A class." Hoshinomiya somehow had conflicting feelings inside of her.

"Having a dream to go up to class A is a good thing, but the way to fulfill that dream is wrong." A certain first year teacher commented.

Chabashira had been silent this whole time because she knew very well that if she confronted all the statements given to her, she would only lose the argument.

So Chabashira choose the strategy of letting everything settle and sink.

[I felt her eyes got teary slightly. I couldn't feel the usual coldness. While I was grasping my arm holding her collar, Miss Chabashira regained determination back in her eyes.

"I thought you would voluntarily lead D class, but I cannot afford to give any more time. Decide now! Would you lend me your hand or not?"

Star Wars' protagonist Luke chose to return to his uncle's farmhouse, turning down the temptation of adventure. However, he was eventually dragged into the vortex of war. That was destiny. You might say I should have taken this woman's past story with a grain of salt. We don't know to what extent lies the truth.

"You might regret trying to use me"

"Calm down. My life is already full of regrets"

This was a troublesome event that happened right before summer vacation. Something I don't even want to think about. Nonetheless, I cannot lose my school life now. Throwing away your freedom in order to protect it – what a preposterous thing.]

[Episode Twelfth Teater Room, Icarus. End]

After seeing the screen slowly going dark many students started discussing about Chabashira-sensei unpleasant behavior.

"Poor Ayanokouji-senpai~ who had only wanted a peaceful and quiet life at school to have to face such threats from his own teacher." Amasawa who saw Ayanokouji condition on the screen couldn't help but tear her eyes out of sadness.

Yagami who saw Amasawa shameless behavior, felt that this girl had already fallen into her role.

While many students had questions they wanted to ask the school staff, in a special place a conversation took place.

"Chabashira-sensei do you perhaps have an explanation to say?" Narumori Sakayanagi directed a question at the person in question.

"No explanation."

Chabashira-sensei couldn't help but sigh at the current situation.

"Okay, after all the theater room problems are over, the school will re-evaluate the work of the staff and teachers at the school." Tsukishiro stated calmly and smiled.

Even though this could be an opportunity, he would not take this opportunity because he had a feeling that there was no point in taking such an opportunity.

Episode Twelfth Theater Room closed with Tsukishiro statement that he wanted to conduct Evaluation of Advanced Nurturing High School teachers.

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