The lights and windows shattered and rained down on them. The desk and furnishings exploded. Splinters and chunks went flying throughout the room. But even with his broken body and blurred vision, one thing stood out to Kurihara: Nothing—not so much as a shard or piece of debris—landed anywhere near Satsuki. As if actively avoiding her, the area around Satsuki was completely free of debris.
“...The hell?” Kurihara choked. Why...isn’t there crap around that bitch? What...the hell...happened here, an earthquake...?
Shudder...! Satsuki could feel her body reflexively shudder against her arms. It was disgusting... She didn’t want his hands on her... She didn’t want any man other than Shindo to touch her. It was awful! Awful! Awful! Awful! Awful! Awful! Awful! Awful! Awful! Awful! And just horrible! Horrible! Horrible! Horrible! Horrible! Horrible! Horrible! Horrible! Horrible! Horrible!
The moment she screamed, “Don’t touch me!” all of those thoughts erupted from every pore of her body! They merged to form a mighty energy wave that made the very air quiver... It was what invited this disaster. He had pushed her to the point she couldn’t keep her powers in check.
I can’t believe only that...woman...escaped unscathed... Kurihara thought, never taking his eyes off Satsuki. His hatred for her grew with each passing moment. Without a scratch, it was as if she was shielded from harm while he was suffering from all of the injuries he sustained.
I’m going through hell over here... How come she’s hunky-dory...? Why isn’t she hurt...? Kurihara inwardly fumed. All his eyes could focus on was her—on the blossoming lady whose torn school dress revealed the body of a woman. Her disheveled black hair fell upon porcelain white skin. This alone made for a sight that was all too enchanting. But in his current state, the sight of Satsuki in such splendor only fueled his hatred.
I’m gonna make you squeal like the friggin’ sow you are...
“Stop...it...” Satsuki whimpered.
Lookin’ at me like you’re somethin’ real special... Didn’t get hurt ‘cause you’re special... That it, huh?
“...No...stop...”
Who the hell do you think you are? A little princess, maybe...? Sluts like you are only good for throwin’ yer body at us sick bastards to bang good ‘n’ hard!
“No!” Satsuki wailed.
Kurihara’s thoughts were flowing into her. His delusions flowed as thoughts, turning into images that diffused throughout her entire body. It felt like she was being torn apart by lust, scorn, and animosity. The combination was throwing her heart into chaos! The final strings of control snapping.
“Please stop it!” Satsuki yelled as she clung at herself with all her might. Her voice created an irregular wave that distorted the air. And then, Kurihara’s body stretched up with a jerk!
“Agh...” He barely managed to get that much through his open mouth. Within the blink of an eye, his blond hair was dyed red. His red hair...was crimson. The liquid that dyed his hair dripped from the tips, staining his buttoned-down shirt. That “liquid” was his own blood...
As blood rushed to his head, the growing pool began to burst from every pore. Finding mere pores insufficient, the blood eventually began erupting from his ears, and even his piercings. The pair of diamond studs popped out in a trickle of blood.
So that’s the deal... This is your doing, huh...? You’re the one tormenting me, aren’t you...? Kurihara managed to think despite the horrible pain. He felt as though the terrifying phenomenon befalling his body was all part of a dream or some kind of natural disaster. In his waning sanity, his eyes bore into Satsuki.
Damn monster...are you doing this...?
“No...” Holding herself tightly, Satsuki was unable to peel her eyes from the sight of Kurihara’s entire body being dyed crimson.
I hope you go to friggin’ hell, you damn monster!
“Stop it...!” Satsuki cried.
Monster. That word resurfaced from the depths of Satsuki’s memories. They were buried long, long ago... She buried them in the innermost depths of her heart because they were such painful memories...
Monster! You aren’t even human!
“No!”
Her heart was going to break... It was stretched taut and these thoughts bore a mighty load. Her mind alone was unable to bear the burden of his depraved human emotions...
Save me... Someone, please save me!
“Shindo!” Satsuki screamed. She had no idea whether her voice managed to properly form his name, but it was the only thing that rose out of her throat. It was the name of her precious person who always supported her when it seemed her heart might...break. When the powers deep within threatened to unleash in terrible ways.
She shuddered under the cacophony of roiling emotion until it finally burst out of her control. The room trembled coldly and sharply with Satsuki’s last scream. An energy wave expanded out toward the man before her like a blade. It lashed at the vermin who tormented her, pushing her mind to the breaking point...
In the assault, there was the deep, dull sound of something splitting open accompanied by the man’s head...soaring through the air...