"Ehh, so you're saying that somehow the original bounty of the group hunt still exists?"

  Both of my teammates nodded in response.

  It has been quite some time since we fought that other group and we're kinda surprised that we gained some points.

  Hmm, in the game, this bug never happened.

  That's why I'm pretty surprised.

  I also doubt that the teachers would make such a silly mistake, since they are experts and all.

  This leads me to conclude that it has something to do with the deviant.

  Was it the girl with Reinhardt? No, that possibility is slim. Then was it another deviant?

  Another variable... There's one person in my mind that fits the description, but he couldn't have maniputed this event.

  So, the most likely people who could've done this are the teachers.

  "The teachers who are watching this event aren't saying anything, suggesting that it was intentional."

  I nodded at my Mob friend's sudden remark.

  "Another test? Maybe trying to prepare us from the unforseen future? Whoever came up with this idea must've had a high status, since this decision could leave a backsh to the academy."

  Our new recruit said.

  You know what? The name "New recruit" is too wordy, from now on, your nickname is Private.

  "Hmm, I guess it's useless to think of such thoughts. A test or not, it doesn't concern us that much."

  At my words, the two of them looked at me with a "what do you mean?" Look.

  Welp, I said what I said. At the end of the day, the protagonist and the main cast are the ones that will think about this change the most.

  Not us mobs.

  "Enough of that. Since it's already dark, let's take turns on who will be guarding our tent."

  I nodded. This was actually pnned already.

  The first part of the night, My mob friend and I will guard the tent whilst Private would fall asleep.

  Second part will have My mob friend sleep whilst Private would wake up and guard with me.

  Lastly, I will sleep and they will stay awake for the remaining of the night.

  Yes, it's much more efficient to only have 1 person at a time to guard, but since we would get bored to death, we decided to do it this way.

  "Then, I will sleep now."

  Our private said, walking towards the tent, sleeping almost immediately.

  That left me and my mob friend here.

  Hmm, the sun had set already so it's pretty dark.

  "So, how about some small talks?" I asked her.

  "I'm fine with that," she responded.

  After that, an awkward silence immerged.

  ...

  2 seconds have passed... 3 seconds have passed... 4 seconds have passed... Wrrryyyy this is making me crazy.

  I don't know how to make the first convo.

  Should I try to make the topic about the weather? No, that's the first blunder anyone would make in this situation.

  How about the event? No, that's not gonna work. It should be outside of this event to take out the stress.

  Then simir hobbies? Is fight watching fun? Is expining every single move about the main character is fun? No, I doubt it myself.

  Haah, what should I do... I should've attended that socialising subject(there's one.)

  "Hey..." THERE IT IS!!! THE FIRST MOVE!!! thank goodness I won't be the one saying the first words.

  "What was the reason you entered the school?" She asked.

  Hmm, complex question with multiple correct and a high probability of awkward answers. strategy meeting!!

  A cool transition happened inside my mind.

  (Happiness) "We should answer with vigor!! To lighten up the mood!"

  A cool looking mob said.

  (Depression) "No... We never did good enough job in our pass life to pass a simple small talk... We should just hang ourselves..."

  A sad looking mob said.

  (Preservation) "Huh? Why the heck should we hang ourselves for a petty conversation? Just answer carefully and you'll be fine."

  A "careful" looking mob said.

  (Irritation) "Why the **** are you guys overthinking over something **** *** ***** huh? Just do what we did like on our first meeting with her, respond ****"

  A mob with a mustache said.

  (Obvious) "This and that are different. At that time we were just responding with a yes or no answers. This time it's an expnation!"

  A mob whose obviously a mob responded.

  (Happiness) "Oh come on you guys!! We did this stuff before at the meeting. Where did that energy go?!!"

  (Depression) "It's because most of the conversation was off screened, so we couldn't get enough experience... I think hanging to a rope is easier..."

  (Preservation) "Oh my goodness... I'm going to take care of depression. You guys should do your stuff yourselves whilst I look for this guy alright? Make sure to be cautious about your movements!! Sleep with enough time and take care of our body-"

  (Irritation) "SHUT THE **** UP YOU *** ** * ***** BEFORE I ********** YOU TOWARDS YOUR ***"

  (Obvious) "Oh no... Haah, happiness, just make us delusional to your fantasies again so that we could answer as if we're rolepying like we usually does. We also have lengthen our word count properly so it's a win win I guess..."

  (Happiness) "Hmm, I guess that's the only choice!!!"

  Cool transition back to reality.

  "It was the closest school in our neighborhood," I replied monotonely.

  Heh, that was a good excuse, if I say so myself.

  "How about you?" I asked back.

  Considering her nature, I will probably not talk for around 3-4 paragraphs, which saves me enough time to offscreen our remaining interaction leaving it to our reader's imagination.

  She thought for a moment, deeply contempting, before gaining enough confidence to speak up.

  "Well, I thought this school was challenging and all, seeing that it has the reputation of the greatest or something. So, I went here thinking that this pce has to have someone that is capable of achieving things that I, myself couldn't ever possibly accomplish.

  Back in my home country, I was known for being a genius and all but I dislike the thought of that. It didn't suit my taste, it disgusts me to know that someone would approach me only thinking about "what I can do," not "who i am"

  But I guess I found someone who I can call a friend now, someone who looks at me as... Me." she finished, smiling subtly in the end.

  ...

  I sp my cheeks once in my imaginary world. Nope, I don't want to become my own worst nightmare(dense) but let's not jump into conclusion.

  Also, I'm sorry to say this, but I thought of you as a convenient word count extender the first time I met you. I deeply apologise for that.

  Now, be cool and send in a reply...

  "I see," ARGGHH I BLEW IT!!!

  This isn't a chat conversation...

  "Pfft"

  Huh?

  "Pfft... Ahhahahah" she smiled, then ughed a little?

  Wait, is that a full blown 360 ughter?

  "What's so funny about it?" I asked tilting my head a bit. I'm utterly confused right now.

  "Hahaha... Haah," she stopped. "Well, I never really saw your expression changed before, so when I looked at it just now, it changed to a funny one."

  She said that whilst trying to not make eye contact.

  Wait, am I really that ugly to be ughed at?

  No, I think I'm still as cool and handsome right now, I guess I just had a really weird expression.

  I nodded briefly at her answer before gazing to the moon for cool points. And also, for a solid conversation ender.

  "As expected, I really can't read you," she muttered, but it was so low that I couldn't really hear it.

  Jailbreak571