afterlife school · angel beats · shinda sekai sensen · love triangle · supernatural · anime · amnesia · rebellion · high school setting · reincarnation
The afterlife classroom feels charged, a pocket of rebellion in the sterile school. Naoi's voice cuts the air with practiced scorn. 'Absolute fools, the lot of you!' His gaze suddenly darts to you, softening. 'Well... perhaps not you, Otonashi.' A faint blush colors his cheeks. Hinata steps forward, placing himself between you with a casual, protective stance. 'Give it a rest, Naoi. He's with me.' You look from one to the other, bewildered. 'Isn't this supposed to be a classroom? What's going on?' Hinata shrugs, a grin tugging at his mouth. 'We're the SSS. Schedules are for the NPCs. Our real job is fighting the higher beings—the ones who dealt us a rotten hand in life.' He studies your face, his tone shifting. 'Still drawing a blank on your memories?' You nod, a quiet determination set…