The next day shone with golden light, which illuminated their room from the window. With a low growl, Kin had woken up sitting on his bed. He was now in Satsujin High, the place Master Shujin had talked so much about, sharing his experiences.
Kin observed their room, which was spacious and could accommodate all their belongings. It was divided into sections, and each of the boys had theirs, but it was kind of an ergonomic design.
Their beds were laid, Riku,Kaito,and Kin from the door, but there was a wide spacing in all their sections, promoting individual personal space.
There was a small drawer between all their sections, which you could pull up for special privacy.
Kin got out of bed and began to unpack his clothes from his suitcase into the cupboard beside him.
While Kin had a phone, he searched all the normal ways to behave and be helpful in society so that he wouldn't feel left out.
And that included packing his clothes into the wardrobe, and waking up your comrades when they oversleep.
Riku soon woke up while Kin contemplated his decision.
"Good morning, Riku. How was your night?" Kin asked, keeping his expression composed. Riku didn't seem to mind.
"Fine, thank you," Riku said, glancing around and noticing Kin was already packing his belongings. "Oh, packing already?"
"Yes, it's still early in the morning, though, but I don't think that we should sleep too late. I want to explore our new home,"Kin said flatly.
"That's nice of you to do, I'd love to join you in your tour, "Riku said.
"Fine with me if you've packed..."
"Long time! before I slept, as a matter of fact." Riku flashed a smile.
" How instinctive of you..."Kin's gaze shifted to the middle,where Kaito lay in scrumpled bedsheets, snoring loudly, mouth wide. with Night on his head, also asleep."I feel like Kaito would be a difficult problem, though."
"Leave that to me, "Riku said and walked out of the room still in his pyjamas.
Kin returned to pack all his clothes and was soon done.
"I'm back," Riku said at the door, holding a glass of water." This will do the trick."
Riku splashed the water on Kaito, woke up as if drowning in Antarctica, frantically gasping for air. he was wide awake now.
"Huh! Who are you?" Kaito asked, pointing to Kin and then to Riku.
"Where the hell am I?!".
"Do you want me to beat it into you? I'll be glad to, "Riku threatened while cracking his knuckles.
"Don't be so mean, Riku!... Wait!! How do I know your name?" Kaito then went blank and looked down at his bedsheets. Then jerked up." AH, I remember you all now!"
"Oh! Kaito, you're insufferable!"
"Glad you're all awake, get ready and meet me downstairs at 8:00AM, don't keep me waiting." It was a low voice,of Arakawa-sensei, none of them had expected.
He was still in jocks and bare-chested. And a cigarette was already situated at the corner of his mouth.
And in an instant, he vanished.
"Teleportation?" Riku whispered. Kaito saw it as Arakawa-sensei being his impressive self. Kin and Riku, however, were left stunned by the stealth of his approach. "That must be the power of a platinum rank," they thought.
***
Kin,Riku,Kaito, and Night were in the bathroom bathing. together, it felt awkward for Kin as he had never done anything like it before.
They sat on the stools as they scrubbed themselves.
"We should have used the normal showers; the traditional bath is way too privacy snatching,"Riku said,his face flushing.
"It was a vote, remember, and Kin preferred this type of bath; he has never used a shower,it would be too trauma-inducing."Kaito said, "I remember when I first entered one, I thought I'd drown while standing!"
Kin frowned and made a mental note never to enter the shower!
"AAHHH!"Kaito yelled, "RIKU!!!!, KIN!!! Don't look now! But there are giant worms on your leg area!"
***
They had now dressed up in casual wear and were sitting at the dining table, and Mr. Kurokawa prepared breakfast in the kitchen.
"First, I want to greet you all,and welcome you to division 5, or team Arakawa,"Arakawa said. to them."I don't think you guys need any more socialisation than you already have with your teammates. That's why I chose not to allow you to go to the campus today,and for the rest of the week. I hope you all understand."
There was silence.
"Good. Being a member of Satsujin High isn't a joke. And since most of you joined in on your own free will, you would have to sign some documents. Before I give you your ID cards, that was given to every team sensei yesterday."Arakawa handed over some papers to each of the three of them.
"I'm sure you'd understand..."
Riku's eyes dilated when he read the letter in front of him.
"Arakawa sensei, this is horrible, how dare the satsujin officials print these blasphemous and utterly disgusting papers....!!"Riku said out of mounting rage.
"Yeah, I mean, we are putting our lives at risk here; the best they can do is to ,you know, encourage us, not bring down the little morale we are struggling to keep,"Kaito added, his face looking saddened.
Kin looked down at the paper. It was a notice stating that every permanent injury or casualties that the hunters may suffer during a mission is not the responsibility of the satsujin association, and it also had last year's mortality rate to be 80% of new recruits.
Official Letter from the Satsujin Hunters' Association
To: All New RecruitsFrom: The Central Council of the Satsujin Hunters' AssociationSubject: Terms of Service and Risk Acknowledgment
To our newest recruits,
It is our duty, to make the following truth clear:
In the last year alone, eighty percent (80%) of all new recruits perished during training missions, examinations, or live engagements against the Toku.
The Association does not guarantee the safety, survival, or physical and mental well-being of its recruits.
By choosing to enter this path, you acknowledge and accept that your life is your own responsibility, and that death in service of humanity is the fate of the weak and unprepared.
The Association shall bear no liability for any death, dismemberment, possession, or permanent injury sustained during your service. Those who falter will be remembered briefly, but forgotten quickly. Those who endure will rise in rank, power, and glory.
You will be given only one choice: fight or die.
Signed,The Central Council of the Satsujin Hunters' AssociationProtectors of Humanity. Keepers of Balance.
"I don't know what the satsujin officials are pulling out here, but it's not fair!"Riku lashed out again, and Kin placed his hand on his shoulder,patting him.
"Shut up!, Who gave any of you the right to question the decision of the board? This has been the tradition. I received a letter when I decided to join, too! You think that this is stupid! They are trying to save your sorry ass! This is an indirect notice to weaklings to get he hell outta here! This is not a place for fairy godmothers and princesses.TOKU are heartless! They kill whatever they see,eating their body right before your eyes! I've seen it and I am lucky to live and tell the tale!"Arakawa lashed out, and the three sat paying attention to every word. "All of you, just imagine this scenario!... Kaito is being eaten alive by a toku. He screams for your help, but you can't because if you try, you'd get eaten too! Maybe luckily you survive that encounter, would you ever live to forgive yourselves!?"
"I've studied you all,even though you just met, you've already begun forming bonds. I highly discourage it!, But if you want to keep these friendships, you'll have to be stronger to face any challenge the battle against Toku's will bring! Luckily, you are under my tutorship! You all will become strong to keep these bonds you wish to share! Now sign the damn document and stop whining!"
After they had signed the documents. Mr.Kurokawa brought in three boxes from the porch.
"Their satsujin kit has been delivered. Arakawa,"he said, pushing up his glasses.
"Excellent, right timing!"he smiled, "Kin, go help Mr.Kurokawa carry the boxes to the hall."
Kin had handed over the sheet of paper and left to help. There were three small carton boxes. and one huge carton box. It had the satsujin hunters logo printed on them with their names.
Soon they all gathered at the hall as Arakawa was opening the box.he opened the one meant for Kaito, and it contained a stack of arrows,nicely packed, and some kunai.
Then, for Riku, it contained a lot of metal rods similar to the one he had on this belt, but more shiny and new.nd new.
And for Kin, it contained a katana.
Kin was shocked,beside the katana was a note.
'FROM MASTER SHUJIN, I CRAFTED IT JUST FOR YOU!'
Kin smiled.
Before the students had applied into the satsujin high academy they were ask to create an order of equipments they would need. And it would be crafted and given to the free of charge for thier missions. and all these were what kaito and riku had ordered.
Arakawa sensei opened the It contained their mission wear and some basic gear. Arakawa handed over to the trio."Go dress up and meet me down here in ten minutes. You got it?""Yes, Sir!"they said in unison.