Assassination Club

by Tythen


Week 5 Saturday: The meeting of the Overseers

🔔Ding Dong🔔

"Good evening Nagisa!" Phos greeted as he was the first to enter through the door. Contrary to his previous clothing, Phos was wearing an Orange Polo Shirt with a grey rainjacket covering it.

"Early as usual Professor," Yada greeted back with a bow, "so glad that you can make it in time! Would you like a seat?"

"Yes please!" Phos happily nodded, "I gotta say, it may be just 5 days, but it's starting to feel like that this place is becoming a frequent property for CHS in spirit!"

"Oh don't worry. I'm sure it will become something that the School can wear with pride!"

🔔Ding Dong🔔

"Good Evening!" A loud voice pushed the doors wide open, "I am the greatest Arch Magus of CHS, Charles Phillip Forsythe!!! And I come with heartfelt thanks for the invitation! I also come bearing another wonderful companion of our league of teachers, our sweet and pure-hearted Necromancer!!!"

"Somebody put this delusional idiot down..." Eu peered into the room with a murderous voice, "... And incinerate every last bit of his body. Burying or dissecting him will infect the entire Universe at a grand scale."

"Forsythe! Eu! Good to see you!" Nagisa greeted. "I see you've umm... Equipped yourself as a teacher again!"

"Ha ha ha!!!" The Magus slapped Nagisa's shoulder with his very questionable gleaming hand, "I always look my best!!!"

"This better not take long," Eu scowled, "A deadline for one of my schemes is nearing."

🔔Ding Dong🔔

"Hello everyone, good to see you all! Feels like last year's School Faculty Party!" Python greeted as he walked through,

"Hey Python!" Kimura waved, "we're more than happy that you can join!"

"Unless there is an important event such as family matters, and that there is constant communication with the higher-ups and students, my attendance record will not miss a mark for my job," Python responded!

"Wow," Eu moaned, "Generic doesn't even begin to describe your attitude as a teacher."

"Is this how you greet people Eu? By taking stabs at your fellow colleagues?" Python raised an eyebrow. "If so, there are just as many daggers pointing at you. Especially when you have numerous complaints about your teaching as a whole. And--"

"Doesn't bother me, I take that with pride." Eu smiled,

"I was going to bring that up before you interrupted me." Python shot back, "whilst I may not know about the entire story of why you are right now, I respect that regardless. But there is an immeasurable number of people out in this world who aren't that interested. If they see you like this, they'll automatically conclude that you are 'behind the times' and harm your credibility as a teacher!"

"Then to hell with what they think!" Eu lashed out, "the concepts of times, change, better or worse, are only thought by humans. No matter the majority or minority, it does not change the fact that they are still humans. They are Life-wasters who are only interested in what they desire!"

"Woah Woah!" Yada jumped in-between them, "ease up Eu. Python just really cares for you, and we all do too."

"Eu, I spent most of my life on numbers, studies and behaviours of the material world." Python lowered his voice, "so please forgive me for my previous comment as someone who only had an inner desire for science and followed the rules of whoever's paying me as a minor consequence. But I do understand what it feels to be 'criticised' for your teaching methods, to be perceived by others as indifferent. This, in a way, criticises a lot about who we are, and I detest that a lot."

"Hmph..." Eu growled, "I guess you're not a soulless husk of a cookie-cutout teacher."

"And what if I am? There are 7 billion people in the world, more than the total amount of descriptive words in a dictionary. Being indifferent to someone just because they share the same human emotions as many other people in the world makes you no better than a 'soulless husk', it makes you think that there is absolutely bored of this world and its issues, and there is nothing more infuriating than people not giving a damn."

"Fine then. You really aren't a soulless husk of a cookie-cutout teacher," Eu smirked, before looking daggers at him, "and I mean it this time. Are we clear?"

"Clear as the open sky. Shake on it?" Python firmly nodded, offering a hand to shake.

Eu stared at it with disgust, "No handshaking. But you have my word that I will 'shake on it'."

The teachers around them sighed in relief, the last thing they need was a crisis happening between two important representations of their respective departments.

"To top it off," Nagisa stepped in, "that fact that we came here to discuss the betters for our students shows that we care."

🔔Ding Dong🔔

"Hello everyone!" Mrs Blade walked through the door, "it's a pretty chilly evening today isn't it?"

"Welcome Mrs Blade," Nagisa bowed, "thank you so much for coming, and yeah. Shows a little sign of winter."

"I didn't come alone. Two of our colleagues needed a lift," Mrs Blade replied, gesturing to two other women behind her.

"Ah! So this is the Koro Gardens! I must say, it looks very cozy! A modern Neighponese Manor! Incredible!" The Greyish-blue haired Art Teacher, Ms Cia, spoke with a twirl of her body, "and of course, it's wonderful to finally be involved with this programme! I do hope that this may continue!"

"Well..." A sky-blue teacher sneaked up from behind, "something smells like the aftermath of a dispute!"

"W-Welcome to you too, Ms Cia and Ms Lita." Yada welcomed, a bit thrown off by the lack of 'hello'.

"Unfortunately, Mr Ramon, Ms Turner and Mr Mel won't be coming tonight." Mrs Blade apologised, "but they are willing to be notified of the meeting's topics."

"Sure thing, I'll put that down," Nagisa answered.

"Hey!" Ms Lita stammered, "what about that fight? What happened here? Sexism?"

"Nothing of the sort Lita," Python responded, "A mere conflict of opinions about each other that we wrapped up."

"That's a very broad discussion. You know that any form of misogyny can slip in!"

"You're the one slipping here Lita." Eu growled, "Python was being his Generic self. As boring as he is, he's not sexist or offensive."

"And we've been reminded that this is not the time to fight. So we've ended it." Python finished,

"Adults we may be, but in our hearts, we still remember being the child. Nevertheless! It is not something to criticise upon, as our feelings, whether childish or mature, has brought us together to discuss our future endeavours and plans for the healthy minds of our students! It is something that those who came can achieve together!" Forsythe announced.

"Umm..." Ms Cia spoke, "I don't quite understand,"

"Okay then. Let me try." Blade volunteered, "as the body has many different parts, they each have an important role and form the one body undivided and all of equal concern. If one part falters or rejoices, the rest of the body and its parts will follow. Likewise, it is the same for us teachers from different departments coming together to contribute to the school, teaching the same students. If one teacher has concerns, we should share in that concern, even if it's an uncomfortable argument."

"Ah, now that I understand!" Cia nodded,

"Wow!" Nagisa whistled, "that reminds me of the times when my classmates and I had some serious hotheaded arguments and dangers against each other. It was hard to keep a tight ship then, but that ship gave us friends that stayed connected even today!"

"That so?" Ms Lita answered, "all right then, I'll leave it be."

"Is anyone parched?" Yada offered, "perhaps we can continue the conversation over drinks! Alcoholic or not, you can choose!"

"I'll take you up on that!" Lita answered, "I'm happy to wet my whistle with some beer!"

🔔Ding Dong🔔

"Oh? Now, who could that be?" Kimura mumbled as he walked towards the entrance. Opening the door, it revealed a very familiar woman whose skin and hair radiates like the light upon the crescent moon itself.

"Good evening Mr Kimura." Luna elegantly greeted,

"Vice-Principal!" All the teachers in the room spoke in unison.

"We see that speaking in unison still exists in us adults." Luna laughed, while the teachers looked at each other with suspicion.

"Sorry about that," Nagisa apologised, "I just... It's a surprise to see you here!"

"Integrity between School staff can be compromised if meetings are made without finding approval from the Principal or Vice-Principal. More importantly, principals are teachers too, alongside much higher responsibilities. What would we be if our only role for the students is just through words alone?"

"Now you're making me feel guilty for not inviting you."

"There is absolutely no shame." Luna comforted, "initially, it was Principal Celestia that wanted to join your meeting and discuss with you. But as we said, she has plenty of responsibilities, so we are here in her stead."

"Thank you so much for coming Vice-Principal." Kimura bowed,

"Our pleasure. Now may we get a drink? Our throat feels like the desert."

"Oh! This way then!" Yada gestured,


The first half of the hour began with a lively shared conversation full of joy and fun. The teachers (and Vice-Principal) laughed as they shared jokes with each other as they drank the drinks they poured out for themselves. Fortunately, they do know that some drove here, so they were wary of how much alcohol they ingested.

"Ms Cia," Nagisa spoke up, "since you went to the art gallery yesterday, would you like to share your inspirational finds for your fellow teachers?"

"Oh, sure!" Ms Cia smiled, pulling out her smartphone. "One exhibition hall where I was able to take pictures had the theme of displaying formerly broken pottery and sculptures repaired with plenty of lacquer mixed with precious metals and minerals! See this?"

"Ooh..." The teachers gazed with amusement to see a giant turquoise amphora carefully pieced and glued together with what seems to be a bluish substance.

"That's lacquer coated with cobalt right?" Phos asked, "It almost looks like the cracks coated in cobalt blue really blends well with the turquoise."

"Yeah! It's a very simple yet strong theme that it has a philosophy behind it. Truly puts meaning behind the phrase 'good as new'." Cia answered,

"Somehow..." Yada peered closely, "I've seen this type of style before..."

"Oh! It's from a Neighponese Origin..." Cia came quick to information, "just what was it called again? K something... Kint... Er..."

"金継ぎ (Gold Splicing)." Nagisa answered, "Or you can just plainly say it in English as Kintsugi. Yes, this was a type of art on repairing things. The philosophy treats all these injuries and broken pieces as a part of the object's lifespan. It's also something I hold dear too, especially today."

"Oh? Really? Do you have an example?" Cia asked,

"Hmm... Alrighty then, I'll get it out..." Nagisa nodded and ran to his room. Coming out with the tattered and torn tie with a crescent moon.

"A mangy old tie?" Lita arched an eyebrow, "How is this belonging to the Kintsugi art when it clearly should be disposed a long time ago?"

The three Neighponese teachers tense up, a little offended.

"... Because it formerly belonged to my Junior High School teacher that Yada, Kimura and I care very so deeply about." Nagisa slowly and clearly spoke.

"... Sorry." Lita quickly apologised, "I don't mean any insult to your teacher but unless you're keeping this as a memoir, I don't see the logic on why you'd go show and telling this."

"I'm planning to repair it during the exams, and wear it as part of my work outfit from this day onward. My Junior High School teacher has played a big part of my life in education, and that's exactly what I plan to follow in his footsteps... By teaching with the benevolence and compassion he gave to me."

"They are very big shoes to fill Mr Shiota, but we have the utmost faith in you that you can, as does Principal Celestia." Luna agreed,

"Okay now, I think that's our fun times out of the way," Yada responded, looking at her watch. "We need to get into business here. Any openings? What do all of you think?"

"Wait... You want our opinions first? What about the students?" Python asked,

"That... slipped my mind... " Nagisa sighed, "and I don't think we'll be getting anything from next week. I should've emailed them a small online survey on Friday, so I can get their feedback. That's on me, so I'll be cutting this meeting short."

"I shall take that as a blessing in disguise!" Forsythe laughed, "I do happen to have lots of things to do back at my humble abode!!!"

"... I take it you haven't finished the preparations for the Physics exam have you?" Lita responded unimpressed,

"Ahahahaha!!!" Forsythe laughed harder, "that's a wonderful jest! My sister has invited her band of allies and... And... She requires me for her... Experiments!!! S-Such preparations against her schemes is a greater priority and fear than the Physics Trial!"

"Oh..." Lita facepalmed in disgust, "so you do admit that you still haven't finished your preparations..."

"My Trial is on Thursday, I see no rush!"

"Anyway!" Kimura jumped in, "back on topic. Yes, Nagisa forgot, so we'll be going to teacher discussion. What did you think of the programme? Did you find it effective, or were there things that really bothered with your schedule?"

"Given the situation we were in at the start of this term." Blade responded, spinning a tuft of her loose hair, "You can say that it was quite a good measure, although this should be implemented earlier, especially not the week before exams!"

"Yes..." Luna nodded, "ever since Mr Shiota had proposed the establishment of a Tutorship Club, Celestia and we had dropped our initial plan of small tutor groups from various supervising teachers, not to mention the incident two weeks ago regarding the club. After having the time to look at it retrospectively, and we say this with no insult or malice, we may have put all our eggs into one basket. We are still very impressed at the constant influx of new students, a constant increase of students every week or two is quite different from our usual co-curricular clubs."

"Incident?" Cia asked, "Is that where the crazed man fought against some of the students and beaten by them?"

"Yes." Kimura nodded, "the Special Tutorship Club was responsible for taking out that man who's now in jail."

"Yeah, I've seen them do it. It was actually very brave and clever of them!" Phos complimented, "It's like they knew about this person beforehand and used their knowledge to completely dominate him!"

"Hey hey! We can talk about Student antics and vigilantes later," Nagisa protested, "and yes. While we were responsible for that, we are here for another reason."

"Sorry sorry..." Phos apologised, "we're here because of the programme and our thoughts on it. Despite it not being the same classroom that we Science teachers have, I still think it has a nice atmosphere and place around it, and I'm willing to go through a majority of theory revision here so that my main Chem classes can be made for Practical!"

"You already know my opinion of this Manor." Eu added, "and despite what Phos said, I'm still able to handle a few practicals in here. Those that don't require gas tubes and Bunsen burners. Like I've done before, I can get either the Alchemist, Mad Magus, or Cookie-Cutter Teacher No. 8 to help."

"Why do I get the feeling that the 'Number 8' was intentional?" Nagisa thought to himself,

"However!" Eu glared, "I have second thoughts regarding 'making things better'!"

"Hold up... Making things better?" Phos asked,

"Now this is an expansion of our Tutorship programme." Nagisa continued, "we're going to be acting on our students and their feedback. Should answering them prove difficult, we can support one another as teachers. It may be hard, it may require a lot more work, but it's worth it for our students."

"Hmm..." Lita looked at Eu, "I have a feeling the students already had some for Eu, which she apparently took to it,"

"You're quite the sleuth Lita." Yada answered, "yes. We were very worried when absolutely no one, including our regular Club members, save for Flash, came to Eu's biology teaching session on Wednesday, and we know the reasons why."

"Though we would do this regardless, we made a small deal with Eu that day." Kimura continued. "If Nagisa was able to remind the students to not get their opinions ahead of themselves and just see Eu as a teacher by attending her tutor class yesterday, then Eu will have to do something for them... And all 25 students accounted for ended up coming!"

"Looks like your words had utterly failed Lita." A devious smile appeared on Eu's face, but Lita paid no attention to her.

"What things?" Phos asked, his voice a bit rocky. "I don't recall anything she had done to-- Wait... Is that why she asked me to help attach that Car Freshener in the Bio Lab!?"

Yada smiled, "perhaps you'd like to elaborate Professor Eu?"

"I..." Eu swallowed bitterly, "I had to make the classroom more 'hospitable'... The need to open windows... The need for that freshener... The need to be more 'supportive'... Helping those life-wasters instead of watching their punishment of taking life for granted in more ways than one..."

"Wow, ye of little faith for humanity. The term Nécromancienne would describe you more than Prof!" Forsythe joked,

"I don't need to study Prench to know what it means. Call me that again, and I will do something a 'Nécromancienne' would to you." Eu threatened.

"Oui Madame!" Forsythe saluted,

"As for you..." Eu turned to the three Neighponese Teachers, "A deal is still a deal, but the depths of Hell does not even describe the things I had to do for your 'programme'."

"Well then..." Nagisa smiled without any hint of fear, "have fun cursing us!"

"Oh, I will... And I'll make sure that at the end, you'll wish you were de-- I mean... You'll wish you were begging for mercy." Eu glared once again, along with her emanating dark aura.

"Looking forward to it..." Nagisa nodded assuringly.

"..." The teachers looked at each other without any other word. Surely they didn't just hear that correctly. Did Eu just... Correct herself?

"I know what all of you are thinking." Nagisa turned to face the teachers, "and by no means should you feel discouraged."

"S-Sorry," Python apologised.

"And yeah, that's the gist of it." Nagisa finished, "There is, of course, your end of this bargain. You will be setting the bar on what the students need to achieve should you decide to respond to their feedback through actions."

"So we should listen to them or not, according to their academic results?" Lita asked, "This is not any much different from doing well for school awards and whatnot. Not to mention if our previous results from the last term continue, we won't be doing anything for them at all!"

"Think broadly Lita. Setting the bar means setting your rules." Nagisa continued, "for some teachers, grades and marks may not be the defining judgement of a student, at least not for me."

"Hmm..." Luna spoke, "would you provide an example?"

The three Neighponese teachers looked at each other and nodded.

"Trust and respect." Nagisa answered, "it's because of that trust and respect... Why students are able to follow through their studies, listen to teachers, and speak regularly if there is a concern. It's also how some students are beginning to be less afraid of me... Although that number might not increase anytime soon."

"Hey now, why would anyone be scared of you?" Cia laughed, "if anything, your small stature and feminine charms would be the opposite of scary!"

"Who's club took down Windcaller? And who trained them?" Nagisa answered.

"That would be me Nagisa." Kimura leaned forward, "and in a way, that would also be Vice-Principal Luna. Yes, you were the one who provided all the information about Windcaller, but the plan and strategy were all done by them. If I recall, you were still in the hospital."

"Dammit!" Nagisa blurted out with complete embarrassment, "I forgot! N-Nevermind what I said then!!!"

"Well, I can definitely see why some students won't be afraid of you. There's a clumsiness to that scare factor." Blade chuckled.

"..." Lita kept a close eye on the situation going on.

"There's is nothing more impactful to a teacher than student gossip for me." Nagisa answered, "whilst a majority of it may be just exaggeration, unkind jokes, or just plain irrational hate, a small part of it that is the truth, and it's something we should give some thought into. A teacher is extremely vital to a student's learning. When a student thinks about what to study, the first thing that comes to their mind is not just the syllabus of their school, but also who will be teaching it. We are an important bridge between students and knowledge. I am very well aware the teachers in Equestria have different rules and regulations to Neighpon."

"Yes..." Luna nodded, "before we interviewed you, we looked at what being a teacher in Neighpon was like, and your previous teaching position. You were a homeroom teacher, and such duties are deeper than ours."

"In that case, I'm willing to hear a bit on culture lessons. What do you do as a homeroom teacher?" Lita asked,

"Administration and roll-taking, but more importantly being a counsellor for the students in my class. When a student is having a problem, they'd go to their respective Homeroom teacher. In other words... I'm responsible for a big part of a student's life back home. I'm fully carrying out that mentality as head supervisor of the Special Tutorship Club. As for my Neighponese Teacher role, I encourage my students to seek help and to participate. Like a normal teacher."

Lita responded with a nod of interest.

"With all due respect, Mr Shiota." Python spoke up, "if this is about individually helping a student with their concerns about why they can't study, it's not our job to do so. It's the reason why we have counsellors at School, and I'm pretty sure that they're experienced in dealing with them too."

"I know..." Nagisa lowered his head, "I know..." Then he looked back to the crowd, "... Which is why from your experiences as teachers dealing with students, you'll be setting your own bar as I said."

"What?" Python responded confused,

"Remember. This is my example of how I connect with students without any form of failure, and by no means is it applicable to every teacher in the world." Nagisa answered. "It's best to connect with the students your way, and to what they think about you." He turned to Lita, "Ms Lita. I know you're the one who has a really good way with words, and knowledge regarding all the current political and social news of Equestria."

"I'm very flattered." Lita smiled, "for once, someone doesn't label me as an SJW or just some annoying activist."

"You're not either of those things, you're a teacher. Use that knowledge and your silver tongue to your advantage!"

"I'm already doing that, I keep everyone informed about current political news, especially regarding education in Equestria."

"But do you think every student is interested in hearing it?"

"They have to whether they like it or not! They're Equestrians! This is important to their future lives here in Equestria! I mean, that same principle applies to Blade's religious studies!"

"But you're teaching English, not Social studies in Equestria. And what if our students choose to move overseas in their future? Caneighda, Equestralia, Fillypines, anywhere but Equestria. Will your knowledge on Equestrian politics help them pave a future in another country?"

"Ah... Hmm..." Lita wondered, her mouth closed tight.

"If you take pride in your silver tongue and knowledge, you can convince them in learning! Use that to your advantage! You can speak of the politics within the literature itself, instead of relating it to today's politics! Immerse them in the world of English!"

"Oh... Very intriguing." Lita answered

"Forsythe..." Nagisa turned to the Physics teacher. "You've got plenty of vigour and joy. Perhaps you can use that to impress or make them be very approachable!"

"Hmm..." The Magus closed his eyes in thought.

"The words of the students are still eating at you?"

"Yes, Nagisa..." Forsythe sniffed, "but I do understand what you mean."

"You can always change the gossip of students..." Nagisa continued, "if you can't change what they think of you currently... Then add something new to the mix, something that they'll least expect."

"And that is?"

Nagisa looked around, then beckoned Forsythe to come closer.

"Does anyone know that your entire get-up is fake?"

"My friend... This form is no joke!!! Whenever it comes to anything teaching related, I must take on this form!"

"Then I'm sure you won't have any qualms showing your 'true' form to the rest of the teacher board hmm? After all, you said not to doubt your fellow teachers! I'm sure they'll understand!"

"I don't doubt them at all Nagisa... But as a Magus of the School, I must stay in this form! Perhaps if they go out once in a while, they would know that I am not equipped for battle all the time!"

"Very well then. You've made your point..." Nagisa responded quietly,

"You two having a little gossip?" Yada asked,

"No no..." Nagisa responded as he gestured Forsythe to sit down, "Just some deep conversations regarding our all-powerful Magus. Sometimes, they've got to de-equip after battle!!!"

"Ah, I see you understand my language!" Forsythe smiled,

"Great, now we've got twice the idiots." Eu groaned.

"And Ms Cia! Surely there's something that can help your classes! Perhaps use your works to help them?"

"Well..." Cia hesitated, "I have plenty of my own creations that I do take pride in... But it would break consent if I do. Of course, that's my OWN project. Some of my works were showcased at the University I went to, so I can use that."

"You be the judge of that." Nagisa replied, "It may not be trust and respect, but if you put something new for your students to show, you and the students can meet halfway or fully join together in understanding, then your efforts of teaching will come to fruition. This must be something you can find on your own, and this is something that the kids need to find out for themselves. Give any examples you can, first drafts."

"Perhaps even when teaching theory work, I can throw in a little action for everyone to see and take notes. Actions do speak louder than words after all."

"Good!" Nagisa nodded, "anyone else?"

"I can understand that sometimes not many people are interested in religious studies, even though I can tell they're fine with me..." Blade answered, "but... I know various movies and stories that surround these themes while keeping them interested at the same time. Not to mention that I did hear teachers would enact students in Meditation. Actions indeed."

"I like your thinking! Reminds me of the time when one of my classmates was tasked to study up on Africa's poverty issue... And our junior high school teacher took him there to help out!"

"Huh!? How!?" The teachers yelled in disbelief,

"He has connections that he uses to improve his student's knowledge." Yada chuckled,

"I'm sure you can think of something too Python!" Nagisa turned to Python.

"Uhh... I don't think I can think up of a plan of change on the fly." Python responded uncomfortably, "I... I would probably need more than a few hours to do so."

"That's okay!" Nagisa smiled, "everyone can do it at their own pace and time. Anyone else?"

There was silence.

"Remember everyone, we're not going to tell this to the students either. As much as we're in charge of teaching the syllabus, we'll also be in charge for the kids too. Sound fair? Anyone object? Don't like the programme? Is there anything that you need to address if you want your time contributed here to be meaningful?"

"Well... It all really sounds confusing," Python responded, "but I'm sure we'll be getting an idea for what we can do one we get student feedback. Just one thing... Will Location be flexible? We may not be able to come to the Manor or be available at the time, but we can always stay after school and carry out our hour tutor lessons. In that way, supplementary practicals can be carried out by our Science teachers then!"

"Very excellent idea, we'll consider it." Yada nodded, "and if you have these sorts of problems, then feel free to email us, we can devise another time for you!"

"When will you send those student feedbacks?" Lita asked,

"Week 7." Nagisa answered, "and we can schedule another meaning so we can talk about our second-half through with our own material!"

"If I am to be serious, this programme does mere little for both parties as of now. But I am sure we can build into something wonderful for both our students and us! I must say, however, that we require more time in letting this go. As of now, I am happy to spend further time and effort in tutoring others!" Forsythe complimented.

"Thank you, Forsythe! We'll be sure to do our best!"

Silence followed.

"May we say something?" Luna raised her hand,

"Sure," Nagisa responded,

"You have provided an important point that we should have remembered at the start of this term when Celestia gave that speech." Luna spoke, "Us teachers are important in influencing our student's academics."

"Hey Vice-Principal, you've been pretty silent considering your position." Lita asked, "why do you speak up now?"

"Well, Mr Shiota was merely asking people for first ideas on how they can improve themselves. If you were to implement something like that for the students, then we'll voice our concerns... And how we can make it better. Second, I wasn't invited, but we, as Vice-Principal, needs to ensure that your meeting doesn't go beyond the rules and regulations of this School, or thou are not plotting something behind our backs. In the end, everything that has been discussed continues to follow fundamentals and rules of this school."

"Thanks, Vice-Principal." Nagisa firmly nodded, "I'll be sure to include either you or Celestia next time so you can participate."

"More importantly," Luna changed her tone, "We also have some serious news that Celestia and us, declare important for all staff to know. Two items. Our first matter at hand is the sighting of suspicious beings around our School Grounds. Our security cameras picked up two beings. One..." She paused, "One is the criminal 'Mr Shake'."

Nagisa swallowed hard and the teachers pricked up once again in shock.

"Wait, what?" Lita spouted, "I thought he was behind bars!"

"We all thought so too." Luna assured, "But there is absolutely no news regarding his following release. We are certain about one thing though."

"And that is?"

"Mr Shiota." Luna turned to the Neighponese teacher, "while the vigilante who defeated the felon 2 weeks ago remained anonymous, Celestia noticed the students of the Special Tutorship Club, as well as Coach Justice and Ms Yada on the news that day. She convinced me that the vigilante's identity was you. Is this true?"

"..." Nagisa frantically looked around, receiving the gazes of all the teachers in the room.

"Do not be afraid Mr Shiota." Luna spoke, "we already know that you had contributed to fighting Windcaller and that you originally fought him. And we won't tell anyone else either. This is a teacher's meeting after all."

"Oh..." Nagisa exhaled with relief, "it's nothing really. I'd say that was a lucky opportunity. I could tell that if I tried to get any closer with his gun aimed at me, he'd shoot me dead."

"Well, we know that someone like him would stop at nothing to enact revenge." Luna warned, "And if someone like him is beginning to walk around this school, we're really afraid that he's going to put the School in danger once again."

"In that ca--"

"No." Luna interrupted, "like Windcaller, Mr Shake is not above harming those close to you in order to push you out. Hiding will bring upon dire consequences. We recommend resuming your regular attendance. Should he come at a time where everyone is present, then we shall gather together and call the police."

"Okay then, a very fine point indeed." Nagisa agreed,

"But he's not the only suspicious being around our school. There is also another figure that has been walking around the school. He was dressed in black but... He's not dressed like someone who would rob the school. Rather, he's dressed all in smart casual black, with a particular black fedora."

Hearing about the second man's description, the three Neighponese teachers tensed up.

"We don't know his motives, but for all he's doing, he's considered suspicious. We ask that all of you be very careful once again in regards to him."

"Yes, Vice-Principal." All the teachers responded,

"Our Second Item..." Luna continued, with a pause for a deep breath, "we will be getting a new teacher and a new subject for our next term. Design and Technology."

"We're getting new teachers and subjects this year are we?" Python chuckled, "We may not have got anyone for the first term of this year, but this term brought along Neighponese with Nagisa, Yada and Kimura, and now we'll be getting another teacher for Term 3!"

"Yes. As for the teacher in question... It is Mason Woods. Also known as Mr Alloy."

Every teacher but the Neighponese ones performed a perplexing double take. Ms Lita stood up all tensed and angry.

"Him!? He's going to be teaching here!?" She bellowed,

"We have critically considered it, Celestia and I. Absolutely no School or teaching institute is accepting him, which is something he had dedicated his life towards," Luna answered,

"And with absolute reason! He should never be let close to another child let alone a student!"

"Excuse me... Who is Mr Alloy?" Kimura asked,

"Mr Alloy," Blade introduced, "is a teacher with a criminal conviction."

"Huh!?" The three teachers jumped,

"From what I've heard, it was a common fight that broke outside of a bar. He wasn't drunk in the slightest and proceeded to seriously wound a man who was a well-known member within the media. He was sued, charged, and displayed on the news of his crime."

"A charge of Battery." Kimura spoke, "that would seriously jeopardize his teaching career."

"It did more than that." Lita continued, "aside from being fired from his teaching position, kicked out of various building projects he was a part of, and spent a long time in prison, and from the sounds of things, was just released, possibly parole." She turned back to Luna, "But even if he promises to no longer do something like this again and follows parole with no violations, you can't hire him. It will break the School's reputation and integrity, put all the students in danger, and you'd receive further pressure from the media than you already have. The entirety of CHS and CJS for that matter will shatter!!!"

"He could never do such a thing!!! He would never do such a thing!!!" Luna retaliated with fury, sparking a wide-eyed fear in everyone.

"He..." Luna coughed, trying to calm her nerves, "He has paid many of his sentences and dues. Is that not enough? We believe that he should be given a chance to be redeemed, and this is what Celestia and we have decided on. If he didn't... He wouldn't have requested us personally, for a job, right at the beginning of the year. We prioritised almost the entire term to negotiate with the justice system and parole board for him to be employed here, and only then did they agree with their own numerous conditions last week. No matter our own opinions or reasons, we are giving him a second chance, and this decision is final. Please do not let the media cloud your judgement upon his arrival, he is still a teacher, and will become one of us. But should he violate any conditions on his parole, then yes he shall pay for them, and never to come here again."

"... Fine. I respect your decision. But if he does lose it, don't say I didn't warn you!" Lita remarked,

"Very well. We have been warned." Luna nodded in approval,

"Well, everyone..." Nagisa reluctantly looked at a clock hanging above the TV, "Our meeting has come to a close. I want to thank you so much for coming. Now if anyone drove here and drank, we're more than happy to drive you back!"

"Thanks for having us Nagisa." Lita thanked as she and the other teachers stood up, "you're making a lot of effort to help our academic teaching, whilst it may not be perfect, I appreciate that."

"I know this may be a bit too late, but it feels like you're a teacher of CHS now!" Phos answered,

One by one, the teachers said their thank yous and goodbyes to the three teachers, until they and the Vice-Principal remains.

"Thou should know..." Luna stood up, "are thou trying to revolutionise teaching?"

"No no no... I believe that each should have their own method of teaching and that there is no right or wrong. It's what Korosensei said about our Junior High School life anyway."

"Well..." Luna chuckled, "we can see that you dedicate quite a lot to the students of your club."

"Only when they have concerns. As of now, they seem fine."

"We guess that answers our question." Luna chuckled, "Perhaps it's not just the students you are worried about..."

"なに? (What?)" Nagisa tilted his head,

"It seems to us you are just as worried for the teachers of Canterlot High School too. Was it perhaps when you felt the need to address that teachers were important to our student's success?"

"Uh... Well... I guess? Holding this meeting and speaking with them, it felt like... I was back in Junior High School, planning ways to... You know. Assassinate our teacher?"

"We see..." Luna nodded, "Class E had worked together in order to take down their teacher. Each of your memories with him shaped your way through adulthood. It seems you would like to branch out to our teachers this way."

"Uhh..." Nagisa tried to avoid eye contact.

"But of course, you may think differently from us." Luna chuckled, "well then. Goodnight to you three, and we greatly appreciate your efforts of organising this meeting and trying to gather the teachers together, even if it is considered short. I hope the night will give you a peaceful rest for tomorrow."

"Goodbye Vice-Principal." Yada waved as the Night-shaded woman left the grounds, "get back home safely!"

"Well, I'd say it's a start." Kimura shared as he began packing up, "I'd say it's not a sharp as briefings go, but then again this is education, not Special Forces."

"Well, we're all going to be thrown in an operation starting next week. Every teacher and student are going to be on their toes for the exams."

"Hmm..." Nagisa thought to himself once again,

"Kimura, can you be a dear and clean everything up for me? I'll be taking a quick shower!"

"Yes Madam," Kimura saluted,

"Aww, you really are a sweet person." Yada giggled as she retreated to her room.

"Well, Nagisa? Care to help out?" Kimura asked,

"Oh... Sure..." Nagisa wearily accepted as he began picking up the alcohol-filled glasses and carried them to the kitchen. Learning more about the thief, bumping into Forsythe and having lunch with him, that email from Sunset, the entire meeting, and Luna's words... It truly was an interesting Saturday for him, and it certainly left him a little shaken. Even so, things will get very rocky for him, and the entirety of CHS... As there is just one more day... For when the gates to the Coliseum will open...


Nagisa's Notes

Thunderlane

14. His endurance and stamina are quite high (according to the beep test), perhaps a majority of that stems from his Parkour training.

15. Vulgar he may be, he wasn't all troublesome or rebellious. He has his fair share of discipline and awareness when he was still training under parkour. Reasons for leaving unknown.

Important things to consider:
I've been writing about my students for a while... But only the first five. I need to start writing about Cloudchaser and Flitter.

What Vice-Principal Said... Should I keep a notebook regarding my colleagues as well?