Cursed Queen

"I like that look in your eyes Mr. Hashibara" Said the president as Hajime stared her down

"I'm sure you're excited to ask me some questions too. Oh! Just thinking about the things you want to ask fills me with excitement" She added

The pair then stayed quiet for a second. Tension filled the air as the president and secretary waited for Hajime to speak up.

Finally, Hajime spoke

"Why do you do this president?" He asked

"What do you mean?" She replied

"Why do you treat people like this?"

"Isn't this attitude normal for a queen?"

Hajime let out a sigh

"Does this bring pleasure to you?"

"Certainly, especially when you guys act like this" She replied while giggling

"Pardon me but can I ask the purpose of asking the president these questions?" The secretary butted in

"It's alright, we did say that he could ask anything" The president told her

"I see, then please carry on" She replied

The president then shifted her attention back to Hajime

"I got to admit these questions you have are truly interesting" She said

Hajime didn't utter a word

"Clearly you plan to take something out of this am I right?"

Hajime nodded

"Which is?"

Hajime then looked her in the eyes and replied

"Unmasking you"

The president was surprised with the response Hajime gave her

"Unmasking?"

The secretary was now intrigued with how this will play out

"President what did you mean when you told me it's hard to become something you're not?" Hajime continued with his questions

"I meant it was hard putting up a front to deceive people by pretending to be something you're not"

"Who were you referring to when you told me this?"

"Hm? Of course, I meant you. Hashibara Hajime the person who always like to act tough" She replied

"Aren't you just the same as I am?"

The president was shocked of course and she couldn't come up with a response.

Hajime continued

"Putting up a front, deceiving people, and pretending to be something you're not. Isn't that what you have been doing up until now?"

"W- what are you t- talking about Hajime? YOU DON'T KNOW ANYTHING!!!!" The president replied empathically

The secretary was shocked to see what was happening. Never had she seen the president so worked up before.

"Aren't you just acting tough and mighty to gain the respect and admiration of others?" Hajime added

"W- what are you saying?" The president replied in a disheartened tone

"You seek validation and support from others to make yourself feel better. Especially from your father"

The president was silent with a hint of fear showing at her face

"What's with that look president?" Hajime asked sarcastically

The president have the look of fear clearly showing on her face

"Oh my this is certainly interesting" The secretary stated

Hajime slowly approached the president

"NO, GO AWAY!!!! YOU DON'T KNOW ANYTHING!!!!!!" Screamed the president

"Now answer me presi-"

Before he could finish a large bang was heard outside and suddenly the door busted open. While the three people inside the private office was trying to figure out what was happening a pair of voice called out to Hajime

"HAJIME? ARE YOU ALRIGHT?" The two asked

It was Chika and Iris

"Miyamoto and Laurent?" The president asked in a surprised manner

"What are you doing here?" Hajime also asked

The two answered in unison

"Isn't that obvious?"

Hajime was surprised and again asked

"What?"

"We're here to rescue you"

"Rescue?" Hajime asked in confusion

"There's no way this will be fair so we decided to help you out" Chika replied

"Chika we need to hurry up" Iris said in a nervous manner

"LAURENT AND MIYAMOTO GET BACK HERE AND DON'T INTERFERE WITH THE PRESIDENT!!!" The vice president shouted while running through the hallway

"Tch, he's almost here"

"Chika what should we do?" Asked Iris

"Hajime let's go now" Chika reached out to Hajime

"B- but I'm still not done here" He replied

"Nope nope shut up Hajime let's go now" Chika replied before dragging Hajime off

"Iris let's go now" She added

The three of them then escaped from the office.

"President? What should we do?" Asked the secretary

"Huh? W- what?" Asked the president in a low tone

"President?" The secretary called out to her

It was clear that the president was affected by what Hajime said earlier so her mind was a little bit unstable and weak at the moment.

Not long after the vice president entered the office

"Stop right there you two!" He said as he entered the office

"Vice president?" The secretary asked in surprise

"Where are Miyamoto and Laurent?" He asked

"They took Hashibara away with them"

"Took?" He replied in a very shocked manner

He then looked at the president and kneeled down

"I'm sorry I failed you president"

The president was surprised and replied

"F- failed?" in panic

"I let them get away from me"

"W- who?" Asked the president

"Eh? President are you alright?" He asked

The president stayed quiet for a while and everyone just looked at each other while trying to figure out what happened to the president.

A minute later the president was back to herself and immediately realized the problem at hand

"Miyamoto and Laurent interfered with my judgement against Hashibara and that won't be tolerated" She said

"Ah! I'm sorry it was my fault they got away" The vice president apologized

"Hm? It's alright you weren't that much of an athlete anyway" She replied

"Eh? W- well okay thanks for forgiving me president"

The president then looked out the window

"Classes are now over right? They will probably try to escape along with everyone going home. Block the exits and don't let anyone out until the three are captured"

"Ah! Yes of course president. I already asked the others to look for them and I'll now join them" The vice president replied

"Good"

The vice president now left. Leaving the president and secretary on their own.

"What happened to you earlier president?" The secretary thought to herself

"Why are you still here? Didn't I order everyone to look for the three?" The president asked her

"Eh? Uh well I'm sorry president I'll be on my way now then" She replied in panic as the president's sinister aura filled the office

"Don't fail me now"

The secretary immediately left because of fear

It's been a long time since the president has faced something like this. It was a feeling she have long forgotten but today it was clear that she faced it once again

Defeat.

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After running away from the president the three now faced the challenge of being chased by the other council members.

"What were you two thinking" Hajime asked while running

"What do you mean?" Chika replied while laughing

"Uh Chika I don't think this is the time to be laughing" Iris told Chika while she pushed her wheelchair

"Anyway we need to leave school now before they catch us" Chika added

"I think she already knows that we'll do that" Iris replied

"Huh? What do you mean?" Asked Chika

"Shit they covered the exit already" Hajime said while suddenly stopping

"Eh? What's happening?" The other students asked

Suddenly someone grabbed Hajime by the arm and out of complex he was already preparing to punch the person

"HAJIME DON'T PUNCH HIM!!!" Iris and Chika both shouted

"Tch" Hajime mumbled as he stopped the momentum of his fist

"Geez you don't have to use your fist to deal with everything you know" Chika told him off

"Yeah learn to deal with things properly" Iris added

But as Iris said that someone grabbed her by the arm too and out of complex Iris bit the person who grabbed onto her

"Argh!" Cried the person

"Wow, really Iris? You know you don't have to bite everyone to deal with things too" Hajime sarcastically told her

"Ah! Geez, shut up now I know I know!!" Iris shouted

She then turned towards the person she bit

"I'm sorry for biting you okay?"

The person once again grabbed her by the arm

"KYAH!!!" She screamed

"Tch this girl sure is annoying" Hajime thought to himself

"What are you doing let me go!" Said Chika while trying to escape the grip of the person grabbing her

The other students was naturally surprised with what was happening

"What's going on here aren't those the student council?" They whispered to each other

Not long after everyone heard a clap

"Tch time's up" Hajime mumbled

"I guess our efforts was futile" Iris added

"Well we did our best" Chika added too while letting out a sigh

The president was slowly walking while clapping with a smile on her face

"Bravo! Quite the show you three put up. I got to say your efforts are quite commendable considering you escaped from me for a short time" She praised them

"Eh? Well geez that's embarrassing don't praise us now" Chika replied while giggling

"Hm? I didn't expect you'll interfere Miyamoto considering I have already warned you before" She replied

The president then turned her attention back to Hajime

"You caught me off guard earlier I got to admit"

"Tch"

"Now Mr. Hashibara I shall now pass judgement to you in front of everyone here"

Hajime remained silent

"You are to be suspended starting tomorrow"

"SUSPENDED!?" Chika shouted

"How long will Hajime be suspended?" Asked Iris

"Hm? Until he personally apologizes to the victims of his actions" The president replied

"THIS IS ABSURD AND UNFAIR HE DIDN'T DO ANYTHING WRONG!" Chika protested

"This conversation is now over" The president shut her down before walking away

"B- but!?"

"Chika it's fine" Hajime told her while stopping her from pursuing the president

"Everyone sorry for the inconvenience you may all go home now" The president told everyone as the officers started to reopen the school gates

She might've been defeated earlier but she came back and retaliated. Such is the nature of this queen.

And with that

Judgment was served.

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After that, the three decided to go eat before going home. They visited the old man's place.

"Oh? It's been a while" The old man greeted them

"Yeah" Hajime nonchalantly replied

"Just sit wherever you like I'll be with you shortly"

"Thanks" Hajime once again replied

The small family restaurant wasn't that occupied today. Families and some adults were eating there. Inside the restaurant, their radio played Rather be by Clean Bandits, it seems like the old man like English songs.

The three were quiet, Chika was obviously pissed, and Hajime was just silent.

Iris tried to break the ice

"Come on don't be like that now. We should be glad that he was only suspended"

"But that's just unfair not to mention he also has to apologize about something he didn't do" Chika replied in a angry manner

"Hajime what about you? How do you feel and what do you think about this?" Iris asked

"Huh? Sorry, what was that again?" Asked Hajime

"Oh it's nothing we just want to know how you feel about this" Iris replied

"It's fine don't worry I'll just get this over with quickly" Hajime also replied

"But Hajime you didn't do anything wrong right? So why do you have to apologize?" Asked Chika

Hajime told Chika "Don't worry I did not. But this is the only way to fix this so don't worry" while patting her head

"Well, how do you plan on apologizing to them?" Iris once again asked

"Yeah if it's you Hajime I bet you'll just get into a fight again if things doesn't go smoothly" Chika added

"I'll worry about that when I get there" He replied

The old man interfered with their conversation for a brief moment

"Here are your orders I hope you enjoy them"

"Ah! Thanks, we'll enjoy them don't worry" The three replied in unison

The old man smiled at them and left.

"By the way Hajime what did the president do to you earlier?" Asked Chika

"Oh well, it's nothing much she just questioned me over and over again. You know just like typical trials." Hajime replied

"Hmm I see" She replied back

After eating Chika went to the bathroom for a while leaving Hajime and Iris alone

"Hey Iris let's meet tomorrow. I have something to tell you"

"Eh!? Well of course but why keep it from Chika?"

"It'll be better if it seemed like this is your plan cause I won't be able to join you guys"

"Eh? Well okay sure"

"Okay then see you tomorrow"

Shortly after Chika returned and they decided to go home.

While walking home together Chika suddenly told Hajime

"Don't worry I'll do my best to help you!"

"And how will you do that?"

"I'll ask my followers for tips" Chika replied while laughing

"Hm is that so? well good luck"

"Yeah, you can count on me Hajime!"

"I know"

"I'll definitely help you"

Hajime looked up the sky and whispered

"I'm not the one who needs help though"

"Eh? What do you mean?"

"Oh it's nothing"

"Well okay"

"We're here now Chika"

"Oh? Is that so well then goodbye Hajime"

"Mm goodbye" Hajime replied while patting Chika's head again

"Eh?!?! W- what are you d- doing?" Chika asked out of embarrassment

"You seem worried so I just want to reassure you" Hajime replied

"Well, if you say so"

And so the two of them entered their homes

What a tiring day.

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Today was a Saturday, Hajime who just woke up was still thinking about how his words affected the president yesterday.

"Your true self is starting to show president"

I mumbled as I got up from my bed

I stretch my body and I could still feel it hurt. I should really avoid fights now cause this is too annoying.

Once again I am alone which was fine and as always there was a prepared meal waiting for me.

"I have to meet with Iris today" I mumbled

I thought about if Iris and Chika could actually help the president. Since it feels like they also want to be close to her.

"I'll take my chances" I mumbled before proceeding to take a bath

Once I got outside I realized Chika wasn't home either which is also good as it would be bad if she saw me and Iris together.

In front of the station, Iris was waiting for Hajime, last time it was Hajime who arrived first and had to wait. She was now feeling how annoying it is to wait there all alone. Not to mention people were looking at her as they pass by so it put her on edge.

"What's taking that guy so long? Geez this is so annoying" She mumbled

"It doesn't feel nice to be the one waiting right?" A voice behind Iris asked

"Eh?! Hajime? Geez don't scare me like that" Iris replied

"Didn't expect you'll be here faster than me" Said Hajime as he looked at his phone to check the time

"Well I wanted to get some morning air so I left early"

"I see"

"Where are we going today?" Iris asked

"Somewhere we could talk privately while having access to the internet" Hajime replied

"Eh?"

Hajime proceeded to walk and Iris followed him. Hajime took Iris to an internet cafe nearby

"What's this place?" Asked Iris

"An internet cafe of course"

"Oh those things with computers you can rent"

Hajime nodded as he entered the cafe

"How are we going to talk privately here if there's many people"

"Oh yeah I remember you haven't been in a internet cafe in here before"

"Well yeah why?"

"You'll see" Hajime responded as he rented a cubicle

Iris was following Hajime while looking at the cubicles

"What are these for?" She asked

"For privacy" Hajime replied as he opened the rented space they have to share

"Eh?! We'll be there alone together?"

"Yeah" Hajime whispered as he entered

Inside the cubicle, Iris kept glancing towards Hajime

"I wouldn't try to do anything to you" Hajime stated

"Eh!? Well I'll still be careful since I can only sit here and do nothing" Iris replied

"Whatever"

"Hmph!" Iris replied as she turned around to look for magazines

A while later Hajime suddenly spoke

"So it's a school near the mall huh?"

"What are you talking about there? Mumbling to yourself? Are you planning something?" Iris asked as she covered herself with the pillow provided inside the cubicle

"Huh? What are you doing? I was talking about the school of those three assholes"

"Oh I see, you really are planning to go there huh?"

Hajime nodded

"By the way do you anything about the president's past?" Iris suddenly asked

"Nah, I don't but I think she has a problem with her father" Hajime replied

"Well that's true" Iris replied

"What do you mean?"

"Well I kinda asked her grandfather a little bit about her"

Hajime stared at Iris and asked

"Really?"

Iris nodded

"THEN WHY DIDN'T YOU TELL ME AS SOON AS POSSIBLE!" Hajime shouted as he grabbed Iris by the shoulder and started shaking her back and forth

"KYAAAH!!! DON'T TOUCH ME PERVERT!" Iris screamed as she slapped Hajime with the pillow she had and bit his hands

"Argh, you bitch stop biting people!" Hajime told Iris

"Then stop doing those things suddenly idiot! I knew it, you really are up to something that's why you took me here" Iris replied furiously

"Ah! Well sorry about that. I was just surprised" Hajime bowed his head while moving away from Iris

"Shut up idiot pervert, hmph!" Iris replied while pouting

"Anyway, what do you mean she has a problem with her father?" Hajime asked

"Huh? Well it's just they never had a proper relationship ever since she was young so the president wanted to prove her worth and ability to her father" Iris replied

"So that's why she's so fixated on being the best in everything especially in studying" Hajime mumbled to himself

"Yeah, Hime wasn't really that smart before. She pushed herself to her limits to achieve the skills she have now"

"Hime?" Hajime asked

"Yeah Hime"

Hajime stared hard at Iris

"W- what is it now pervert?" Iris asked while moving away

"Who the hell is Hime?" Hajime asked

"Wait what?" Iris replied

"What?"

"You don't know the president's name?"

Hajime nodded

"Yazaki Hime, that's her name" Iris told him

"I see" Hajime replied

"I really thought you know about that. I mean you've been studying there longer than me right?" Iris asked

"Well I only hear others call her president. No one uses her name, I think no one even remembers her name" Hajime replied

"Is that so? Well I think she has a beautiful name. I wish I could call her that" Iris added

"So that's why she calls herself a queen huh?"

"What are you talking about Hajime? Isn't it obvious she calls herself a queen because she is above everyone and rules them"

"Hime can also mean queen"

Hajime replied

"Really?" Iris replied

Hajime nodded

"I see"

"Say Iris you wanna be friends with the president?" Hajime suddenly asked

"Eh?! What are you talking about?"

"I think she also wants to have friends and people who will understand and accept her"

"How could you tell?"

"I told her before that she's special and doesn't need to chase people who wouldn't care about her and for a second I think I saw a glimpse of who she truly is"

"What did she really look like?"

"A young girl looking for love and acceptance"

Iris was silent for a while then she suddenly replied

"What are you planning?"

"Why don't you work with Chika to find out who she truly is and save her?"

"Save her?" Iris asked in a surprised manner

Hajime nodded and stated

"I believe you two can do it"

"Why?"

"Tell Chika everything you know about her" Hajime told Iris

"Eh? I already did" She replied

"That's good now tell Chika what I told you" Hajime added

"What you told me? You mean about how you think she wants friends and stuff?"

Hajime nodded

"What for?"

"It'll be necessary for your first step"

"First step?"

Hajime looked towards Iris and told her

"The first step in saving Hime"

Iris was silent as she was surprised to see Hajime with a serious look

Hajime then added

"The cursed queen".

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