Later that night.

It was 11:58. Makoto waited by his door. He knew Aoi had to come around there at 12 exactly, as the trigger showed. So he had to wait patiently for it to happen. 11:59. Almost. Every second dragged on for an eternity. He guessed there was less than thirty-

knock knock knock

Makoto jumped back at least half a foot. Why was there a knock at his door at this hour? He opened the door.

"Hi Makoto..." It was Aoi. She was naked, as usual for her at this hour, her arms behind her back timidly.

"Oh, hey Aoi. Where were you all day? And why are you here?" He probably should have gotten right to fucking her, but his curiosity was immense. And there was no way he was going to get answers with his dick.

"Well, it's... Look, I hope you can forgive me for this..." She seemed really shaky, a tear threatening to fall from her eye.

"I mean, what is i-"

phew

In an instant, Aoi's hand had come from around her back, showing that it held a kitchen knife of medium size. And before he could react, Aoi had slit his throat. Makoto tumbled backwards, trying to call out for Sakura, but being unable to due to his damage.

"I-I'm sorry..." Aoi started crying as she slammed the door and ran back to her room, leaving Makoto to die.

What did he do wrong? Why did she attack him? He would never know the answers to these, as his vision turned black.

"Wowie, that's an exciting turn of events! Oh, hello, audience! Why, I'm sure you're wondering what just happened, right? Well, Makoto made a crucial mistake! Three chapters ago, in the previous Aoi chapter, he accidentally slipped up and told Aoi about this whole shebang! Don't believe me? Why, check for yourself! It's a real shame though, he was so close to the next status! If only he kept his ego in check...

"Now, as the headmaster of this story, I don't intend to continue this. I had this ending pictured for quite a while. Don't expect any kind of alternate timeline or universe shenanigans. Also, yeah, this may tread the line for the **** **** front, but eh, I was going to at least try to make this ending at a fitting point.

"Welp, that's all I really have to say. See ya next time, and keep on whacking!"