yogen | Kiss of Life

Haha, talking like that, makes me wonder if you should run for stuco pres if the chance ever comes up.

( which, you know, here's to hoping it doesn't come up again in the same way... but with that kind of conviction, yeah. amami can see ishimaru leading this school to a better place. certainly doing a better job than maya has been so far. in any case, he'll nod along after he's said his piece. )

But I think so too. Between the two of us, and with the help of everyone else, I'm sure we'll find a way.

( and while they're on the topic— )

This place wasn't always this way, in any case; It might not've been perfect before, but it wasn't as bad as it is now. If things can get worse, they can certainly get better too. Actually, I've been wondering about it for a while. You don't mind if I bounce some ideas off of you, do you?

Ah... Th-thank you! That position would... it would certainly be an honor that I would put my all into.

[He always wanted to be a great leader. But of course, it all depends on how it happens. He may have his misgivings with Maya, but he doesn't want something to happen to her!

A smile does start to grow on his fact at Rantaro's confidence. It is very heartening.]

That does sound like sound logic, and I certainly hope to make it so! [If they work hard, he's sure they can find a way to make it better. He nods diligently at the other boy's question.] I do not mind at all! I will gladly act as your sounding board. By all means, fire away!

Thanks, Ishimaru-kun. I appreciate it.

( because it's something he's been thinking for a long time now — piecing together bits here and there, trying to pull together a puzzle with the mis-matched scraps of history he can learn about this place. folding his arms over his chest, give him a minute and he'll try to figure out where to start. )

Anyway, it's about the fire, coincidentally enough. ( haha. fire away. ) You know about it, right? A while back there was a fire — burnt the whole school down, but all the students were still locked inside. Some were burned alive, and others...

( he pauses, considering for a moment, but decides better of it. )

Well, none of them survived, though it looks like a couple came back this year.

( he shakes his head, breathes out a soft sigh as his gaze drops, but lifts it again to meet ishimaru's after. )

According to Kazuki-san, that could've been around the time the rules changed to what they are now. Before, they were the rules of how to keep yourself safe from him. After the fire, he said that the students started acting different — more tense. And it's strange, isn't it? That even on the "other side" of the school, you can still see remnants of that fire left behind. So I was thinking... that maybe that fire is the reason things are the way they are now. That maybe that violence left a mark on the school and made it into what it is today.

[Ishimaru raises a fist to his chin as he goes into attentive listening mode, while Amami recaps all of that.]

I... I see. I did not know many details about that fire, so that was... very enlightening.

[He lowers his hand and stands at attention as he speaks.]

I believe that what you have on your hands is a very viable hypothesis! If that marks the shift in the demeanor of the student body, that sounds like a sure sign in my eyes! And if the rules changed during that time frame, then that does not sound like a coincidence to me! More investigation would have to be carried out to confirm it for sure. If only we could find out more details about that fire and what caused it! And who decided upon this change in the rules? They have to be a key towards shifting the ways of this school!

Yeah, I guess there hasn't exactly been a chance to bring them up, huh?

( it's one way to put it, at least. the other being "well most of the people who knew those details got killed in october." but they've already talked about that half, and amami doesn't like thinking about that aspect too hard if he can avoid it. intead, as always, he focuses on what can be done. )

Anyway... There might be a way, but it's hard to say for sure. If you asked Goto-kun, they could have a better idea of what happened at that time, but it's a coin flip on if they'd actually remember or not considering what happened with Kudo-san...

( it's also a relatively sensitive topic, considering what he'd just noted about the students who'd been there for it, but amami doesn't think he needs to specify that for someone as considerate as ishimaru tries to be. )

[That's definitely the less depressing way of putting it. Ultimately, knowing the information late is better than never. He'll take every morsel he can get! He nods along at that.]

Goto-kun... I see. We have not spoken before, but I shall try to seek the right opportunity to inquire about it. [He might not always have tact, but he's thinking with it in this case.] It is best to check just in case they do remember! We have to follow every lead that we can in such a confined place. In any case, I wholeheartedly appreciate you sharing this with me, Amami-kun.

[He gives a grateful bow of his head.]

( amami returns the bow with a nod of his own, some energy returning to his expression to reflect ishimaru's. )

No problem, I'm glad if it can help.

( sharing information like this, they can divide and conquer or something. but yeah, one way or another, if they follow enough leads, they're sure to figure something out. most importantly though, with a warm, soft smile: )

Just make sure you're good to them, yeah? If they do remember, it was probably pretty rough on them, and if not, they seem like a good kid. It'd be nice to look out for them either way.

( the way saihara spoke... hands full or not, amami feels kind of bad that he hasn't done so already. )

[Ishimaru responds with a firm nod.]

Understood! Should I find the opportunity, I will be sure to employ a cautious approach! I... I do not wish to touch up traumatic memories unnecessarily. [He now knows very well himself what it's like, when his life in this school has caused those kinds of memories to multiply.]

Please do not worry. You can entrust this with me!

Thanks, Ishimaru-kun. I know I can count on you.

( from the very start, he'd made a positive impression. he might be a little stiff at times, yeah, but his heart's in the right place — it's something that amami can't help but respect. )

Speaking of which, if you ever need anything, you can let me know. I figure it must be tough being a transfer student and a student council member, so know we've got your back too.

[And Ishimaru has no complaints about him. He doesn't know Amami very well, but he's only shown himself to be a dependable guy, especially with the dispensing of this new information.]

It- it does come with its share of difficulties... [He'd say that the process of joining the council was much harder than actually being on it!]

Thank you. I appreciate that sincerely, Amami-kun! And I will keep that in mind should a matter arise that could use your aid. You can ask the same of me as well. Let us all look out for each other as we make it through these hardships!

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