"Something happened at the library!" A student went around shouting and that had perked up Kento. Without thinking, he broke into a dash, followed by the others behind him.

When they reached the library, piles of books could be seen, and people were trying to get them out of the way.

The librarian shouted at them to help, "There are people under those books, quick!" Riko's face had come into Kento's mind, and he quickly started to help. Sensing something is wrong, Yuto, Ryosuke and Chinen had helped too. While they were helping, they didn't notice that Aiko had disappeared.

Books were removed and piled up at the side. Some people were already helping the librarian arrange the books into the carts. When Kento took up another book, the fabric of Riko’s dress was revealed. Panic overwhelmed him and he used all his might to sweep the books quickly to the side. 

Soon, the books were cleared and Kento saw that Hayato had used his body to shield Riko from the books. He didn’t understand why, but his heart clenched a little when he heard Riko whispering Hayato’s name unconsciously.

“Quick, help both of them up.” Ryosuke immediately told Yuto and both of them helped to carry Riko and Hayato. Ryosuke slung Riko’s arm over his neck and carried her bridal style, while Yuto just supported Hayato at one side and Kento at the other.

Chinen could only look on and he whispered, “What do you think has happened here, Aiko?” Turning around he was shocked to see Aiko missing from her spot.

Where is she?

“LET GO OF ME!” Chained to a chair, Aiko started to struggle as she glared daggers at the boy in front of her. Saito Hiroyuki. Looking around, she mentally noted that Hiroyuki was definitely different from the one she knew back in Singapore.

The corkboard was filled with pictures of Chinen, Ryosuke, Yuto, Riko and her, and they were all pierced with knifes. The cold metal blade grazed her cheek, and Aiko spat, “Get away you sick minded freak.” 

More pressure was added, and Aiko felt the metallic liquid flowing down. Deep in her heart she kept repeating for Chinen to save her. ‘Chii, save me please. Where are you?’

“Yama-chan! Did you see Aiko?” Fear was in Chinen’s eyes, and Ryosuke turned around to look at the younger boy in surprise. “Isn’t Sugihara with you just now?”

“She’s gone.”

Placing Riko and Hayato in the infirmary, the four idols started to run. Something told Chinen that Aiko was in trouble. Riko stirred, and her hand came up to her head. It was hurting like crazy. Her eyes were squeezed shut, and her mouth opened to let out a silent scream.

After a moment, two voices shouting could be heard along the corridor.