Shin Megami Tensei RPG: Digitized Terror.

[Masquerade]

Finally, Hakatsu got up from his desk slowly and collected his bag before making his way out of the classroom. As he navigated the second floor, thoughts of playing his violin in the park permeated his mind. It was a perfect day, after all. His violin never left him. Even while he was sitting in class, it was still rested on his back in its polished case. The instrument inside was even more magnificent. Perhaps he would visit the park before going home? No. Not tonight. There would be no doubt that his dad would punish him for such whimsical actions. He had already received enough punishment earlier in the week when he had done the same thing. His parents constantly wondered why he wanted to break the rules, but they never thought that the rules might be a little too constricting or too unnecessary. Regardless, Hakatsu was going to do whatever he wanted to do. He appreciated his parents, even though they weren't his real parents. They had adopted him when he was young and treated them like their own son, of which they had a real one who was constantly jealous of Hakatsu; he always thought that Hakatsu was treated better than he was, and he was often right.

Upon reaching the first floor, his thoughts dispersed as he realized that the commotion from earlier hadn't completely ended. People were still discussing Phantom, but luckily, some people were starting to leave just like he was. He went down the first floor hallway towards the entrance, but stopped at the vending machine next to the counselor's office. He took out a single bill and inserted it into the machine after which he pressed the button that corresponded with his favorite carbonated beverage. It clanged down to the bottom and he collected it. That's when he eyed a chair on the other side of the hall where those waiting for the counselor sat. He shrugged his shoulders and took a seat while popping open the can and taking a drink. It was delicious as usual, and the carbonation tickled his throat. He wondered who this Phantom would target next.