The System In My Head

Miyuki's Problem

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Standing at Miyuki's doorstep, Ben waited with narrowed eyes as he tried to guess what was waiting for him on the other side. However, when the door opened and he saw the person greeting him, his eyes opened wide, because it was not Miyuki...

Standing in the doorway, was someone wearing a black hoodie that covered their face. All Ben could see were brown bangs and sparkling teeth from their grin.

The presence of this individual made Ben feel that something was very strange. "Who are you? Where's Miyuki?"

The hooded man sneered. "You don't remember me? After I give you such a warm welcome?"

Hearing that voice, Ben gasped. "That's you..."

The man's grin is broad. "So you remember."

Of course Ben remembered, because the person facing him was the person in the dormitory who left the deepest impression on him. The one who pushed him to the edge of despair. The one who took him to his lowest point, from where he started his current journey.

It was the student who bullied him when he first arrived! The one who designed the evil pamphlet, then put it all over the dorm!

Thinking of this incident, Ben gritted his teeth, as he was completely helpless back then. Although he had not seen this person in a month, it was rare that he did not think of them. Even so, Ben calmed down immediately, as he was not the same as he used to be. He is no longer easily disturbed.

"Well, don't stay here. Miyuki's waiting for you. Login." That person maintained their grin as they moved aside, extending their hand as a sign for him to enter.

Ben frowned, but was too worried about Miyuki to refuse, and immediately stepped in. As he entered, his tensed body relaxed slightly, as he saw him sitting on his bed, but soon became anxious again when he saw him pale, with sweat covering his forehead. Running towards him, Ben knelt down and held onto his shoulder. "Miyuki's? What's up?"

He looked at her, as a flash of relief flashed in his eyes, but he immediately looked away, as if ashamed he was calling her there. When the hooded person closed the door and entered, Miyuki glanced at them, and her face became even paler.

Observing this, Ben stood up and aligned with the hooded figure. "What did you do to him?!"

The man laughed hearing that. "Silent. I haven't done anything .. yet. Be sitting. Let's have a chat."

Ben squeezed his fists as anger started swirling in his chest, but Miyuki immediately spoke for the first time. "B-Benjamin-san. Please, sit." His words barely sounded, but hearing them made Ben calm down. Grabbing the seat next to Miyuki, she glared at the hooded person, who maintained their smile as they sat on the black chair opposite the two.

Leaning forward to put their elbows on their arms, the person clasped their hands together as they studied Ben and Miyuki. "yeah. Where should we start?"

Feeling Miyuki's body tremble, Ben wrapped his arm around Miyuki's shoulder to ease her anxiety.

However, when the hooded person saw this, their grin disappeared... Instead, they snorted, and took off their hoods, looking into Ben's eyes as they showed their dissatisfaction.

Because of this despicable individual, who hid, and planned, and bluffed—is a pretty girl!

...

Ben looked at her in silence. Her charming facial features triggered a number of surprises that were only comparable to how contrasting they were with others. He heard he was a Latina, from Mexico City, who explained his Hispanic accent, young bronze skin, and also his sturdy round bumpers that were famous for the women of the section.

the dashing cup poked out a bit from his hoodie, making anyone who saw it want to search underneath. So far, these features are unusual for a girl with her background. What sets him apart, is his extremely short brown hair, styled with the product in a messy way to give him the look of a lazy headboard that somehow only adds to his unique appeal.

However, what gave a strong hint at the edge of his personality, were the numerous silver earrings lining his two ears, as well as the single silver earrings he wore on his small, sharp nose. Faced with its light spots, it gave off a funny feeling of danger ...

'Camila Torres's...' Ben squinted his eyes. It was a name that signified trouble every time he found it. "What do you want?"

Spreading a slanted grin, the tense beauty took out a black iPhone. "Take a look at this..." He turned the screen so Ben could see it. There, a video is played, of Miyuki in and out of her room in a gown stained with a conspicuous liquid. Then, he entered and left hers, with a timestamp of all events indicating how long this journey took.

Seeing this, Ben immediately understood, and could not help but frown. This is blackmail!

He glanced at Miyuki and saw her trembling become worse. He's already seen this video, not—proof this, and understands the implications. It would cause him great trouble!

As far as the relationship between Ben and him is concerned, Miyuki wants him to be quiet for some reason. It's true that it doesn't violate school rules, and although the administration doesn't like it, the risk isn't serious enough for Miyuki not to date Ben. However, that was only if it remained a personal matter!

Kamila laughs. "What would happen if this video spread?"

Ben furrowed his brows. If he showed their videos back and forth to their respective rooms, with Miyuki and Ben in the same class now, it would affect the image of the school. What's worse, is if he makes it a public spectacle by sending it to all the students in the dorm, something he's already proven capable of doing with his posters! In that scenario, it would be a big deal! School must face it!

Even putting aside the school's reaction, it would make Miyuki very embarrassed! She was a girl whose desire was already at odds with her healthy upbringing, so something like this would traumatize her!

How could Ben let such a horrible thing happen to a girl as sweet as Miyuki? His expression became solemn as he accepted the seriousness of the situation. 'This is not good. I'm not sure what Camila wants, but with this in her hands, she holds all the leverage. Is there no way I can regain some strength here?'

After thinking hard for a few seconds, Ben's eyes flashed, as he remembered something, an object that could get Ben out of his game; something that could give him an edge, by damaging his soul.

Glancing at Camila, she showed a polite smile. "so. Looks like we need to discuss this. Then, how about we do it, while having a nice Miyuki tea?"

...

He plans to rely on what he knows most about poison.