[hr][right]April 8th, 20xx
5:45 a.m.
Weather: Dark Clouds[/right][hr][indent]

[color=lightsalmon]"I feel like we're gonna get in trouble for this."[/color]

Umeko looked up from her computer, the screen reflected on her glasses. At this point, they were ready to print, but she usually went over one last read-through of the paper. She was actually surprised that anyone was questioning the paper--for once, things were [i]actually[/i] happening. Granted, she fully believed they weren't going to be able to publish anything this gossipy, but Nakano's push for the story to be published won over the editor, and thus her story was on the front page. Personally, she had no real issue with it--if the new kid was a delinquent, then everyone deserved to know.

Shoichi, on the other hand, didn't like it. While he definitely thought that Sakaguchi deserved it and more based on the rumors, he thought it was kinda harsh to basically rat out the new kid day one. Everyone had heard what happened as Sakaguchi was basically dragged to the nurse, but he refused to tell who actually did it. If Sakaguchi himself didn't want to say who it was, then it was wrong for Nakano to tattle. Sadly, he was in the minority.

Letting out a sigh, Umeko saved the file before looking over at Shoichi. [color=lightsalmon]"We're bringing the troublemaker to justice. What's wrong with that?"[/color] She asked him.

[color=lightsalmon]"Touga wanted feel-good stories. This is the complete opposite,"[/color] He replied. [color=lightsalmon]"Plus, if Nakano's story is true, don't you think he'll get mad and come here?"[/color]

[color=lightsalmon]"And?"[/color]

[color=lightsalmon]"He beamed Sakaguchi with a skateboard! Who's to say he won't come to do the same to us!"[/color] 

Umeko rolled her eyes, double-clicking her mouse. The printer whirred to life and got to work. [color=lightsalmon]"Nakano put her name on it, so she'll be the one to deal with it,"[/color] She said. [color=lightsalmon]"Besides...if he didn't want trouble, he shouldn't have done it. Did you see Sakaguchi's face?"[/color]

[color=lightsalmon]"Oh no, someone gave the druggie a boo-boo,"[/color] Shoichi's sarcasm dripped off every word. [color=lightsalmon]"It's like a vigilante dealing with a criminal. Are we really going to fault the vigi for doing what everyone else wished they could?"[/color]

[color=lightsalmon]"We'll see what everyone thinks then. Is he a hero, or just another troublemaker?"[/color]

[/indent][hr][right]April 8th, 20xx
12:00 p.m.
Weather: Heavy Rain[/right][hr][indent]

[center][b]HEADLINE: UTSUBEATDOWN! BRUTAL ASSAULT IN THE HIGHSCHOOL PARKING LOT![/b]

[i]While many students returned to Utsubyo High excited for the new academic year, others harbored darker intentions. At lunch yesterday, two unknown individuals, alleged to be underclassmen, came to blows in the high school parking lot. In the aftermath, the apparent aggressor and another student retreated to the old sports shed for a little R&R. 

We caught up with the victim, (Who has asked to remain anonymous) and you can read his statement on page 3! Be warned, the pictures may not be suitable for the faint of heart! [/i][/center]

While the day had started the same as yesterday, today's lunch was a little different. While the newspaper had been available bright and early, the whispers really didn't pick up until later on. At that point, the story had spread like wildfire; [i]everyone[/i] was talking about it, for better or for worse. Copies of the newspaper were now hard to find, as people clung to the evidence just so they could show it off to one another. The news had also spread to the faculty room, for better or for worse. There had been an impromptu meeting where poor Miss Touga had gotten reamed about the circumstances. Unfortunately, she had failed as both a homeroom teacher and as a supervisor of the Newspaper Club. 

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Shiori had noticed the murmuring, but she was too upset with the rain to care. She could [i]probably[/i] get away with sneaking over to the old shed, but was it worth it? She burned three cigarettes yesterday--two at lunch, and one after a particularly stressful dinner where Ichika insisted on burning everything that touched the stove. Her pack was a little too light for her liking, and she wasn't going to go to her parent's house before the weekend since her father wasn't going to buy more cigarettes until then.

As she deliberated, her eyes briefly rested on her partner-in-crime. Her supply would definitely dwindle faster if he saw her leave, and she wasn't sure if he was gonna hover over her. He didn't seem like the type, but anyone that can get anything free was sure to return. She had to scowl at the thought, though she wondered why she wouldn't just say 'no'.

She looked over at Ichika, who was absorbed in the day's paper. Right, she did see it around a lot more than usual. Before she could question it, however, Ichika let out a comically loud squeal and looked over at Shiori with a horrified look.

She quickly flashed the paper at her, pointing to a picture. [color=coral]"Is--Is this [i]you[/i], Shi-shi?!"[/color] She squeaked.

Shiori was probably never going to get used to that level of energy. She had no idea what she was talking about, either, only seeing a picture of one extremely blurred-out mess of red and white and--holy shit was that Totsuka?! She snatched the paper out of Ichika's hands and quickly poured it over. There wasn't just one picture, but two of her and Totsuka. She was blurred out, but she recognized both the scene of the crime and the shed. Speaking of which, there was a beautiful shot of the new kid reeling back with skateboard in hand. The only thing that almost made her laugh was that there was a black bar over his eyes and Sakaguchi's, but the picture of his injuries killed any sense of laughter.

The redhead grimaced, then looked over at Tostuka. [color=pink]"I'm borrowing this,"[/color] She told Ichika, ignoring her protest as she got up from her seat.

Unfortunately, she wasn't the only one looking for Ryusei. Miss Touga returned to the classroom, looking very much like a scolded child. She noticed Shiori, striding over and stopping the girl in her tracks. [color=gold]"I need to see you and Totsuka,"[/color] She stated, crossing her arms. [color=gold]"Come with me to the faculty room."[/color]

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