Shot of Silence

Chapter 38: Unknown Favors

In the meantime, the dean, Nezu, is still yapping about the school achievements which somehow, to him, equals to his achievements. There is barely any important information in his speech; most of it is empty bragging, and the only thing that would perk up the students’ ears are sprinkles of mockery aimed at their black sheep. Who else but Class I-9?

"Indeed, if you're not studying hard, you won’t be a successful part of society.”

There’s a pause as the dean openly smirks, “Yes, that is true. If you’re not careful," the dean said, eyeing that certain group who’s different than the others, "—You could end up like certain other good-for-nothings!"

“Pffft…!”

“Keke…!”

Stifled laughter is shared. It is the only time they’re actually allowed to be ‘accidentally’ loud.

Sadly, that kind of abuse is normalized around there.

"Now now, we mustn't laugh at their expense," the mutt says as if he didn't snicker by the podium.

Only now Heath realizes why exactly Kai decided to ditch, 'Yeah, it wouldn