You Will Regret This Ichinose! [126]

Tap…

Tap…

TAP…

Two distinct footsteps echoed through the empty corridor—one firm and steady, every step hitting the ground with crisp precision; the other light and rhythmic, brimming with energy.

Gradually—

The two sets of footsteps approached the clubroom door and came to a halt.

“Strange… The clubroom key should be with Uesugi. Why would Ichinose call us here for a meeting?”

A male voice muttered in confusion outside the door.

A female voice, however, responded cheerfully, “Why don’t we just go in and check?”

And so—

Two unsuspecting individuals pushed open the gates to hell.

“Ichinose, we’re he— huh? Why isn’t she here yet?”

At that moment—

A shadow, cast ominously by the light outside the door, loomed over them.

Their bodies stiffened as chills ran down their spines.

Then, from behind—

A calm, eerily familiar voice whispered:

“She… won’t be coming.”

Two hands landed heavily on their shoulders.

“Good afternoon, Andō. Shibata.”

“…That voice…”

Shibata Sō’s neck stiffened as he forced out a dry whisper.

“No way…”

Andō Sayo’s face contorted in horror.

But before they could continue their pathetic attempts at denial, Uesugi Gen, with the kindest smile on his face, shattered their illusions.

“Why not? After all… this is my turf, isn’t it?”

“Impressive. As expected of the athletic types—you’re quick and punctual.”

He patted both of their shoulders firmly, causing them to shudder violently.

Shibata Sō turned his head slowly, his face frozen in a forced smile.

“U-Uesugi, listen… This is all a misunderstanding.”

“Whether it is or isn’t… doesn’t matter.”

Uesugi stretched out his hand toward them, his smile turning sharp.

“Now—hand over your phones. Like good little traitors.”

“MASAKA—!”

Andō Sayo’s face turned deathly pale.

She had already guessed what method Uesugi had used to trap them here.

“That’s right. I’m going to catch every last one of you… and expose you publicly.”

With a predatory glint, Uesugi snatched their phones away.

“Don’t worry—I won’t snoop through your personal stuff.”

He chuckled.

“This is simply to ensure you don’t warn the others.”

At that very moment—

Shibata’s phone vibrated with a new message.

[Unknown]: There’s a mole. Abort the mission.

“Ohh? Was that you, Andō? Quite the fast typist, aren’t you?”

Uesugi smirked.

Just moments ago, the very instant Andō Sayo realized she had fallen into a trap, she had sent out a blind message from a hidden angle—one Uesugi couldn’t see.

“As I suspected… besides the main Uesugi Group chat, you guys secretly made a smaller group chat… without me.”

Staring at the phone screen, Uesugi let out a low, chilling laugh.

“But that’s fine. Because at this point… everyone who was meant to come—has already arrived.”

His gaze flickered to the time on his phone.

2:06 PM.

The meeting time he had set was 2:05 PM—anyone who arrived on time was already inside.

Meanwhile—

Thanks to Andō’s message, the traitor-exclusive chat had gone completely silent.

Some of them had probably realized the truth and were now panicking.

And yet, some were still clueless about the situation.

At that moment—

A voice message popped up in the chat.

Sent by none other than Andō Sayo.

Curious, the remaining members instinctively pressed play.

And then—

A voice, deep and spine-chilling, echoed from their phones:

“I Want To Play A Game With You.”

“My dear betrayers of the Uesugi Group… As of this moment, Andō Sayo has already been captured.”

Shit… so we really were tricked.

Every single person in the classroom had the same dreadful thought.

“To those who have betrayed me—or those who haven’t yet but will—it doesn’t matter.”

“Because right now, at this very moment, you have all stepped into my trap.”

“I don’t mind letting people join the Uesugi Group, and I don’t even mind betrayal.”

“But betrayal requires strength.“

“This school values power above all. If you have it, I can let bygones be bygones.”

“But if you don’t… well…”

We… we don’t get it…!

“Right now, I’ve sealed off all exits in this school building—except for the front gate.”

“Jumping out the windows is not an option. After all, as students, we shouldn’t be doing such reckless things.”

“Security patrols this building every two hours—the last check was five minutes ago.”

“You already know what that means, don’t you?”

If we can escape through the front gate or last two hours without getting caught, we win!

All of them immediately came to the same realization.

“And if you don’t make it…”

Uesugi paused.

What happens if we don’t…?

Every single one of them held their breath.

“I will install a script on your phone. It won’t do much—just send me a very specific text at a very specific time.”

MASAKA… SOCIAL DEATH?

A wave of unease washed over them.

“To be clear—if you betray me again, your phone will automatically send me a text. Something simple, like an invite to play a game together.”

Oh… that’s not so bad.

Everyone sighed in relief.

“…While I’m on a date with Ichinose.”

MIMICRY BABY-LAH!!!

For the first time, the entire group cursed in perfect unison.

“And then I’ll tell Ichinose that you led me astray.”

At that moment—

A horrific scene formed in their minds:

Ichinose Honami, her face filled with disappointment, staring at them.

“I thought you were supposed to help him change his bad habits… but instead, you enabled him?”

“I’m really, really disappointed in you.”

All of them violently shook their heads to erase the mental image.

TOO… TOO TERRIFYING.

“Now—run.”

“Let’s see if you have what it takes to escape me.”

“After all… you’re the elite I personally selected.”

“And with that—”

“The game begins.”

With a smile, Uesugi ended his transmission.

Then—

He turned to the two trembling figures huddled in the corner.

“As for you two… you’ll be staying here.”

“Games, movies, snacks, drinks—you’ve got everything you need to survive the afternoon.”

He flashed them a devilish grin.

“Meanwhile—”

“I have mice to hunt.”

With that—

He locked the clubroom door from the outside.

Then, as he strode down the corridor, his eerie, spine-tingling laughter echoed through the halls.

“Kehehehehehe… heheheheh…”

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