Chapter 1 :- savage clash when lia's wrath explodes.

[SCENE START]

Setting: A dimly lit bedroom at night. The only source of light is the glow from a computer screen. Intense gaming sound effects—gunshots, explosions, and fast-paced communication—echo through the room. An online multiplayer match is currently in progress.

System Announcement (Mechanical Voice):

Yamada (K) online.

Etta (L) online.

Akane (La) online.

Ruri (A) online.

(Narration: The match is reaching its climax. The team is on the absolute verge of victory.)

Lia (Urgent, shouting into her mic): Kira! Revive me right now!

(Narration: Kira hesitates for a split second, delaying the rescue. Because of his slight delay, Lia’s character health bar drops to zero, and her character dies. Disgusted and furious, Lia rips her headphones off and throws them onto the desk.)

Kira (Casual, completely indifferent tone): Oops. My bad.

(Narration: The screen flashes "VICTORY"—the team wins the match. However, Lia's side of the voice chat remains dead silent.)

Light (Confused, checking his mic): Lia? Why aren’t you saying anything?

(Narration: Lia stares blankly at the screen, her headphones resting around her neck. Her eyes are blazing with pure rage.)

Lia (Cold, sharp voice, dripping with anger): "My bad"? You know my exact timing, Kira. You knew exactly when to move, yet you deliberately didn't revive me.

Kira (Scoffs, with an arrogant attitude): Relax, it’s just a game, not real life. Chill out.

Lia (Letting out a terrifyingly cold, sharp smile): ...And that exactly is why you will always remain the Second King.

(Narration: A heavy, suffocating silence instantly fills the entire voice chat room. No one dares to breathe or utter another word.)

Kira: What are you even saying?

Lia: The one who comes first saves the team. And the one who makes excuses... is just making noise.

Kira (angrily): You always overreact!

Lia: And you always underperform.

Arry (whispering): Ohhh... death is written for someone today. (Savage mode on)

Kira: Who do you think you are? Perfect?

Lia: No, I'm just better than you.

Kira: I can win even without you!

Lia: Yeah, but even after winning, it will be remembered that you were late.

(Yagami is standing far away, listening—watching Lia's angry side for the first time.)

Yagami (to himself): This girl usually stays quiet... but when she speaks, she directly shatters you.

(Parents Entry - unexpected twist)

(Sudden voice)

Mrs. Honoa: Kira! Enough!

Mr. Honoa: Lia is telling the truth. (Kira is shocked)

Kira: Mom?! Dad?! I am your blood related child or not?

Mrs. Honoa (Calm but strict): Winning is important, but there are things more important than that.

Mr. Honoa: And Lia always thinks about the team.

Lia (softens up): Aunty... I was just—

Mrs. Honoa: We know. You are not wrong. (Kira's ego cracks)

Kira (low voice): ...Sorry.

Yagami's realization

(Everyone calms down a bit)

Yagami (slow smile): Now I understand... why she stays quiet in school.

Lia (looking at him, a bit nervous): Now I'm done for, he's going to tell everyone everything.

Yagami (quietly): Relax. Secrets are only fun when they stay alive.

Lia (raising an eyebrow): You are different.

Yagami: And you are dangerous.

(Arry interrupts/steps in between)

Arry: Enough, enough, sell this family drama to Netflix.

(Everyone laughs a little)

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