"War has already begun. The classmates graduating now will definitely be heading to the battlefield. How could I possibly avoid it?"
Mikoto looked at Shuji before speaking with a serious expression.
Asking Nawaki could only increase the chances to a certain extent.
Only by asking Shuji could she truly make this happen.
"Going to the battlefield is already an unchangeable future. Before that, the only thing I can do is find a reliable teammate. Please, take me with you. Okay?"
Mikoto looked at Shuji, her serious tone carrying a faint hint of pleading.
"Mm, I understand. If Teacher plans to form a team, I'll talk to her about it."
Shuji nodded at her words, but he did not give Mikoto a definite answer.
"I'm leaving."
With that, Shuji gave Mikoto a slight nod, and his figure vanished from the spot in an instant.
Mikoto stared at where Shuji had been standing and silently pressed her lips together. At that moment, her heart rose to her throat.
"Stop, stop, stop!"
Nawaki, pinned to the ground by Hiashi, grabbed Hiashi's hand.
Hiashi froze at his words, but he did not continue attacking. Instead, he waited for Nawaki to say what came next.
"Hah... My sister is looking for me. I need to go see her first."
Still lying on the ground, Nawaki shut his eyes and let out a heavy breath. Only then did he open them and speak to Hiashi.
"Get lost."
Hiashi's gaze flickered. He rose to his feet and spoke to Nawaki with disdain.
"Wait until I get back. I'll kill you."
After standing up, Nawaki first glanced at Hizashi and Hinagiku, who had been standing nearby. He completely ignored the fact that he had not resisted at all while Hiashi had pinned him down.
As he ran