Bloody trip (1)

Hello, my name is Butagami Oshino. I am a 16-year-old teenager living in Sakurashi city, at my parents’ house, who wished for a normal life, quiet and filled with friends. Despite my calm and introverted personality, my favourite music genres are all kinds of rock, metal, and pop. Until a week ago, I was the target of harassment, bullying, and extortion at my high school. Everyone made fun of me for being much fatter than everyone else and for having no friends. Somehow, I developed a second personality named Kira, who was not okay with being beaten up every day. He told me that together we would have an ideal school life. I am still the same as I was on the inside: fearful, scary and passive. However, my body is now that of an athlete thanks to Kira. Because of this, everyone is now afraid of me.... Well, it's more like they are being cautious because of a small detail that I forgot to mention. Kira loves to kill people who annoy me at school. He always shows up at times when I need him the most: when my life is in danger. Because of this, people in my class and in the whole school have gone from feeling disgust and pity for me and marginalizing me for being fat to feeling fear and dread towards me. The police are on my heels, and my parents have decided to abandon me to my fate while they went on a trip. I guess life is unfair and I can't have the normal life I wanted. But not everyone marginalizes me, though.

“Lalalala <3♪♪ Lalalala <3♪♪ Lalalala <3♪♪ Lalalala <3♪♪ Lalalala <3♪♪ Lalalala <3♪♪”

That girl cooking and singing in the kitchen of my house is Ai Manami. She is the student council president, with whom I fell in love 2 years ago when she was elected. She has decided to live with me because I somehow saved her life. Why do I look sad with such a beautiful girl who takes care of me and does the housework? Well... That's because...

*BLAM*

“BUTAGAMI!!!”

“Y-YES!!! Manami-san!!!”

“I told you not to go outside for the whole weekend and wait until Monday for the school trip. I will take care of everything myself <3”

“Then, Manami-san… I know you want to protect me, but isn’t what we are doing here more suspicious?? Won’t the police suspect more of you for being the whole weekend with me??”

“Butagami, you really are thick-headed… They saw me in your bed the other day. They also spoke with me when Sazaki was killed. They probably think that we are a couple, so it’s natural for us to live together <3”

“I-I don’t think that living together is a common thing, Manami-san…”

“Listen, Butagami. You just need to do what I tell you. If you don’t, then I will have no other choice than to kill you.”

*PSYCHOPATH STARE*

Why does she have to look at me like that everytime I say something… sob, sob… Also, why isn’t Kira reacting against these death threats??

There you have it. Beauty comes with a high price to pay. In two days, we have a school trip where she intends to kill a group of people from her class. And I'm forced to help her somehow. You may be thinking: Why the hell is this guy so relaxed about the fact that he’s living with a girl who’s planning to use him to kill people? Well, that’s an easy question. It’s because this is now a normal day in my life.

“I’m worried about what will happen to you, Manami-san.”

“Don’t worry about me, I have everything under control. I’m going to free us from suspects very soon <3”

“But the police…”

“The police are busy searching for Shizuka.”

“How do you know that?”

“I saw them looking for evidence yesterday at our high school. They also made some questions to the director and the teachers. They surely have paused the investigation into you for the moment. They are like robots, following the police conduct protocols. Don’t worry about them, and just enjoy our weekend together <3”

“Could I at least know why you are going to kill someone from your class?? Are they making fun of you or bullying you?? We can solve it without violence. Just tell me what you need me to do.”

“I will tell you when the time comes <3 The only thing you need to know is that you will help with some minor, unimportant details <3”

“I see…”

“Then… Butagami… Would you mind if I sleep with you tonight?? Sleeping alone in your parents’ bedroom is so boring and cold. Also, I have new toys to play with <3”

*SEDUCTIVE STARE*

“Eh???? B-b-but we are s-stiiiiiiill underage, Manaaaaami-san!!! We Shouldn't d-d-dooo t-t-th-thing like that before marriage!!!”

“Ooooh <3 So you want to marry me?? I’m so happy to hear that <3”

“Eh? N-n-n-no!! It’s not that I wanted to say that…”

“So you don’t want to marry me? You are so mean.”

“No!! You are mistaken!! It’s not like I don’t want to, but at the same time I don’t want to. But… aaaa-aaaa-aaaa-aaaa.”

“Hahahahahaha!! Take it easy, Butagami. Your face is like a tomato, and I can see steam coming from the top of your head <3”

And so the weekend passed. While Manami-sama moked with me, she took care of all the things, not just at home but for the upcoming trip.

****

The weekend passed and the day of the trip came fast. We had no problems with the police. They didn’t even show around my home.

“Manami-san… Good morning… Mmmhh?? She’s not here… What’s this…?? Another note near the breakfast like the other day.”

*Dear Butagami <3

I hope you enjoy the breakfast <3

Be sure to eat it all and take the bag for the trip I prepared specially for you <3

Since we go on different buses, I headed first. We will meet at the destination point. Be sure to greet me as soon as you see me.

Manami <3*

I see. Then!! God bless this meal!! Mmmmmhhh is as good as always!! Manami-sama’s cooking is the best!!

I took the bag Manami-sama prepared and headed to the bus station. There, 3 buses were waiting to carry 5 classes of students. In total, there were 128 students, after deducting those who were killed by Kira and Manami-sama.

“Look… It’s Butagami!!”

“What?? Wasn’t he not supposed to come??”

“I thought the police took him under custody the other day…”

“We should stay here just in case!!!”

“What?? And lose the opportunity to visit the coast?? We just need to stay away from him. If he tries to do something with us, we can defend each other.”

“Are you crazy?? Look at his body!! He went from a whale to a weightlifter’s body!! We should get some weapons!!”

*BLABLABLABLABLABLABLA*

Damned perfect hearing genetics!! They are all gossiping about me. I'd better ignore them and just get on the bus. If I keep listening to them, Kira may come back again. I just want to have fun like the others!! Why is my life so unfair!!!

****

Here I am, in one of the buses that’s transporting our course to the nearby town. Obviously, I’m sitting alone at the end of the bus. All the other students are too afraid of me because they fear that I may be an assassin…

It wasn’t me. It was Kira-san… But lately he’s missing. I can’t see him anywhere, not even here in the bus window.

*Murmur… mumble… mutter… whisper…*

After a long 3 hour silent journey, hearing a lot of whispers about myself, we reached the town we would be visiting and in which we would spend the night.

That was the best school road trip of my whole life. I was being outcasted, but at least no one harassed me. Anyway, everyone rushed out of the bus and left me here alone. I’d better go out and grab my bag.

I got off the bus and grabbed my bag from the luggage. While we were about to enter the hostel where we were going to sleep, Manami-sama appeared.

That’s right!! She said on the note to speak to her as soon as I saw her!! “Good morning, Manami-san!! I’m here!!”

*Ignored*

Eh? She ignored me and… kept walking…

“Look at Butagami.”

“What the hell does he think he’s doing speaking with the president?”

“Like if she would ever talk with a loser like him.”

“I bet he wants to kill her or something!! What a disgusting guy!!”

“I heard that he wants to extort her to wash his image.”

Why…?? Why is she doing this to me?? She told me to talk to her as soon as I saw her… This is endangering my image more!! This won’t help me!! I knew she wanted to charge me with all the assassinations… I’m fucked!!

“Okay everyone!! The tourist route is about to begin. Just leave your baggage at the hostel entrance and later we will assign the rooms.”

At this moment, our whole group, the 128 students, started the route to visit the coastal town. I was alone all day. The other students avoided me, and Manami-sama didn’t even look at me again. After the touristic route, we had free time to have our meal and visit the town for ourselves. I spent the day alone until it was late at night and I needed to go back to the hostel.

What is this all about? I thought that Manami-sama would help me wash my image. Also, Kira promised that we were friends and that we would live a perfect school life together. But he’s gone since the day he spoke with Manami-sama at the student council room. What did she tell him to make him disappear??

*TSSSS*

Mmmh?? Who’s that??

“Butagami, come here!”

Manami-sama!! She’s calling me!!

“Manami-san, why are you hiding here??”

“Shut up, Butagami, and listen. Just come with me and follow me the game, okay??”

“Sure, but… waaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaa…”

*DRAG*

She has a lot of strength!!! She’s dragging me around the hostel by just grabbing my arm like thaaaaaaaat!! Waaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaa…

“Dear teachers and students. May I have your attention for a minute??”

“Oh, that’s… The student council president. She’s so pretty and mature and… Wait a minute!!! Is that Butagami with her??”

“What is happening here??”

Oh no!!! Manami-sama is going to sell me before the very eyes of everyone!!! She’s going to reveal the truth about me and Kira!!! I’m done for!!!

“Butagami and I will be sharing a room tonight!!”

Eh?

“Eh?...”

*EEEEEEEEEEEEEHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHH??????*

“But, Manami-san!! The rumors say…”

“The rumors are just that!! Rumors!! I will spend the night with him so I can prove his innocence once and for all!! I can stand and watch how everyone despises Butagami just because he was called by the police and some rumors spread!! My main priority is to find the real assassin of our fellow students!! And today I will prove if he’s the person you think he is or not.”

Manami-sama, you really are a good person?? An assassin, but a good person??

“We will be locked in this room all night!! It has no windows, and you can’t open the door from the inside. There is also a security camera focusing directly on this room. This means that we will be inside locked until tomorrow, when professor Yamanaka opens the door for us.”

“Eh?? Me? Okay.”

“Then!! Goodnight!! Come on, Butagami.”

“Eh?? Yes, of cooooourse… waaaaaaaaaaaaaaaa.” I can walk by myself!!!

*BLAM*

“Fiuuuuuuh <3 Phase three completed!!”

Phase three??? “Soo, Manami-san… I don’t understand anything. Can you firstly explain why you ignored me this morning??”

“Eh?? Oh!! Are you still thinking about that?? It was part of the plan, so my acting back there became more credible <3 I needed to show everyone that I wasn’t your friend. That way they won’t think I do this because I want to help you, but to help them. Come on, Butagami, let’s get out of here!!”

“Get out?? How?? You said there’s no way to go out but for the door. And where are we going at this time of the night??”

“Sigh… Butagami, you are too slow. Look here <3”

*PLONK*

“It’s that…??? A hidden passage?? But how is it possible??”

“I told you <3 I had it all planned <3 You need to start thinking with your brain, Butagami. Having to explain it all to you tires a lot. It’s a little narrow, so we need to crawl. I’ll lead the way!! Follow me <3”

“Bu-but where are we going?? Wasn’t the whole point to prove my innocence??”

“Eh?? I told you the other day. We are going to kill a group from my class <3”

Ah… I forgot…

****

*Crawl, crawl… Rash, rash…*

“Come on, Butagami, we are almost there!!”

“I crawl as fast as I can, Manami-san!!” I would go faster If I didn't have Manami-sama's but in front of meeeee… guuuuuhhh!!!!! Control yourself Butagami!!! Don’t look!!! Think of your mom… think of your mom… THAT’S EVEN WORSE!!!!!!!!!

Finally, after crawling for 10 minutes in that narrow tunnel, Manami-sama and I reached the exit. And there it was, in front of our eyes, the sea.

*SWOOOOOOSSSSHHHH*

“Waaaaaa… Look at this, Butagami <3 The view of the sea from this cliff at night is so beautiful!!”

“Y-yes… It actually is…”

*WHOOOOOOSSSSHHHH*

The light of that crescent moon over the clear sea illuminated Manami-sama's body and face. Her clothes and hair swayed to the sound of the sea wind as she tucked her long hair behind her ear while she looked at the huge moon reflected in the night ocean.

*SWIIIIIIIIISSSSH*

It’s really her!! The goddess I fell in love with 2 years ago!! At school, she’s well-behaved and never acted like a bad person. I couldn’t have imagined that, in fact, she wanted to hurt her classmates. I need to stop her!! I need to make her behave as she usually did!!

“Mmmhh?? Why are you looking at me like that, Butagami?? Don’t tell me that you just fell in love with me <3”

“Eh?? N-n-no I did not. I was just thinking that maybe you could be cold with all this wind… he… hehehe…”

“Really?? Then, whe should come back in the summer so I can show off my sexy body in a bikini <3 Like those chapters in slice of life manga. For the fanservice <3”

*Wink*

Manami-sama in a bikini… !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

“Hahahaha Butagami <3 You just imagined me in a bikini, right??”

“Eh?? N-no is not that!!”

“Hahahaha, okay, okay. Follow me <3 The party awaits us!!”

*Step, step, crunch, crack*

“Ehm… Manami-san? Are you sure we are going the right way? Aren’t we lost in the forest?”

“Don’t worry, Butagami. Just follow me <3”

“Okay. Then… Can I ask you something?”

“Go ahead.”

“Why did you have to make that scene back at the hostel? Couldn’t we just come here without making all that scene??”

“Mmmh? Ah!! You really are slow, Butagami. That’s our cover story. When they find the bodies, we will have evidence and witnesses that declare that we stayed inside the room.”

“But won’t the police inspect the room and find the tunnel?”

“Oooohh. I’m impressed, Butagami <3 You actually used your brain there!! Don’t worry about it. Once we get back, it will be blocked <3”

“I see…”

“Look!! We finally arrived at the party!!”

“Isn't this place dangerous? It looks like this old warehouse is going to collapse with the softest of the breezes.”

“Don't worry, Butagami <3 Here!!! Wear these gloves and the matching mask I bought you. I decorated mine with a pink heart. Isn't it cute <3?? I also decorated yours. I hope you like it <3”

*VIRGIN*

“I think this is the word that best defines you. But tonight we're going to change it, Butagami <3”

“Manami-san... why are you always making fun of me for being a virgin? It's normal for a 16-year-old not to have been that intimate with someone yet. Are yo not a virg...”

"Eeeeeeeeeh??!! Don't tell me that... You've completely confused yourself, Butagami!!!! Hahahahahaha <3"

“That I confused myself?? How?”

“I didn't mean that kind of virgin. You told me that Kira has been the mastermind behind all the murders. That's why we're here today, to deflower you. Today you will kill your first person <3”

*Wink*

That I’m going to... kill... me?...''0daw2fi-a*s.? "Soo... Manami-san… May I already know who you intend to kill and why? Are they people who have hurt you or have gossiped about you like Shizuka-san?"

"Ah, that little detail. They are Imai and Sato. I'm the second class reserve to act as Juliet in the cultural festival theatrical play. Just because they are from the theatre club doesn't give them the right to have my desired role. So I have no other choice than to get rid of them <3 Come on, they are already inside waiting for us to party with them <3"

*BIG INNOCENT SMILE*

She... she's smiling just like a child... she's just killing them for that. They didn't even do anything to Manami-sama... I need... I need to stop her!!

"Manami-sa..."

"Here!!! Put on this lab coat. We have to hide our clothes so they don't know who we are."

“Soo... Manami-san. Why do we have to hide our faces and clothes if your intention is to kill them? Besides, won't they recognize our voice?” Nice!!! I'm sure that she doesn't really want to kill them!!! She just wants to scare them while we change our voices a little bit or something!!! I'm sure that's it!!! Right?

“Sigh... Virgins are a pain in the ass. I installed a voice modifier in the masks so they won't recognize us for our voice. Let me explain something important before you get deflowered, Butagami. If you don't hide your identity from the people who know you, you won't be able to see the hope fade in their eyes as you kill them.”

Oh no... she really plans to kill them.

“In all of Kira's murders, you went with your face uncovered, so you have not been able to experience it.”

I’d never experienced it because I lost consciousness when Kira took control of my body…

“When your victims know your identity, they will realize that they have no escape, since they will deduce that we have no intention of leaving them alive to tell others and the police about us. But if we hide our identity, we can play with them and infuse some kind of hope into their hearts <3 It's the same thing I I did with Shizuka. The day I killed her, I heard from the hallway the comments they made after talking with you. She also gossiped about me. I told her that if she did everything I asked her to do, I would not reveal her secret. That way, despite not hiding my identity, I gave her hope. Seeing hope fade from a person's eyes as they die is the most beautiful thing in the world <3 Just remembering it makes me feel so hot. Uuuhmm <3”

This… is not… Manami-sama…!!!

“I hope your eyes to be filled with hope once we get rid of the suspicions from the police, Butagami <3”

NEVER!!!!

“Then let’s stop talking and go enjoy your deflowering party <3 We shouldn’t make the girls wait for much longer <3”

*Creeeeaaaaaaak…*

Save me!!

****

At the same time, at Sakurashi city, 2 shadows wandered near the Oshino’s family house.