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Chapter 15 - Chapter 15 : False accusation

Reina's Obsession Returns

Reina sat on her throne-like seat in the cafeteria, sipping

her drink, when she overheard a conversation.

"Did you hear? Yuto actually escaped from Reina's

control!"

 

"Yeah, I saw him laughing with Kaido and Mei in the

library. I guess Reina isn't as terrifying as we thought."

The words made her blood boil.

 

Her fingers tightened around the cup, nearly crushing it.

 

Escaped?

 

As if she were some kind of cage?

 

As if Yuto had been the one who left her?

 

No.

 

No one leaves Reina.

 

She set her drink down, standing up.

 

She was getting her toy back.

 

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The Trap is Set

 

The next day, Yuto was called to the principal's office.

 

Confused, he stepped inside—only to find a crying girl

sitting in the chair across from the principal.

 

Her tear-filled eyes widened in fear when she saw him.

 

"That's him!" she cried, pointing at Yuto.

 

Yuto froze.

 

"What…?"

 

The principal sighed deeply, looking at Yuto with

disappointment. "Yuto, we received a serious complaint about you."

 

"I—I don't understand."

 

The principal leaned forward. "This girl claims you

molested her."

 

Yuto's heart stopped.

 

"WHAT?!"

 

The girl sobbed, shaking. "I-I asked him for notes, and

he told me to follow him. He took me to an empty classroom and—"

 

She covered her face, crying harder.

 

"I barely escaped!"

 

Yuto felt his whole body turn cold.

 

"I don't even know her name!" he protested.

"I NEVER DID ANYTHING!"

 

The principal shook his head. "This is serious, Yuto.

Whether intentional or not, this school has a strict policy."

 

Yuto's voice cracked. "I'M INNOCENT!"

 

But it didn't matter.

 

The principal slid a suspension letter across the desk.

 

"You are suspended immediately."

 

Yuto's vision blurred.

 

His hands trembled as he grabbed the letter, the weight of

the accusation crushing him.

 

And outside the office, hidden just out of view

Reina smirked.

"You should've stayed mine, Yuto.l

Yuto's Walk of Shame

Yuto walked out of the school building, his legs trembling.

Suspended.

For something he didn't do.

Whispers followed him.

"I knew it… He always looked creepy."

"I can't believe he did that to a girl."

"Disgusting."

 

Yuto clenched his fists. His vision blurred, but not from

tears—from sheer helplessness.

 

Just then, a strong hand grabbed his arm.

 

Kaido.

 

And beside him, Mei.

 

"Come with us," Kaido said, his voice firm.

"Now."

 

Yuto let himself be dragged away.

 

 

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At the Park

 

Yuto sat on the bench, staring at the ground.

His shoulders shook.

 

Then, he broke.

"I HAVEN'T DONE ANYTHING!" Yuto's voice cracked as

he finally let out the words. "WHY WOULD SHE LIE?! I DON'T EVEN KNOW HER

NAME!"

 

Mei sat beside him, her hands clenched into fists. "We

know, Yuto. We believe you."

 

Kaido crossed his arms. "The real question is… who put

her up to it?"

 

Yuto froze. His lips trembled.

"...Reina."

Mei hesitated. "She may be angry, but… would she really

go this far?"

Kaido let out a bitter chuckle. "Mei, you're too

innocent. You don't know Reina like I do. She inherited everything from my

dad—she's a manipulator to her core."

He looked at Yuto. "We have to prove your innocence

before this ruins your future."

Mei nodded. "We'll find something."

Yuto looked at both of them, his chest tight with emotions.

"They still believe in me…"

The Search Begins

The next day, Kaido and Mei searched everywhere for clues.

Kaido tried to talk to students, but no one wanted to

listen.

Mei followed the girl who accused Yuto, watching her from a

distance

Hours passed.

At sunset, the three met again in the park.

Kaido sighed, shaking his head. "I got nothing."

Mei, however, came running.

She was out of breath. "I found something!"

 

Kaido and Yuto snapped to attention. "What is it?"

Mei pulled out a library register.

"Look! Yuto signed in at 5 PM yesterday. But that girl

was seen at a party with her boyfriend at 5:15."

Kaido's eyes narrowed. "So if she was truly attacked

before Yuto went to the library… why would she go to a party instead of the

principal's office?"

Yuto stared at the proof.

This was it.

Their first step to clearing his name.

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