**The Web of Deception**
Part 21
Nakarai's eyes narrowed as he watched Suzuya walk into the cafeteria, his eyes scanning the room for Big Madam. It was a ritual they performed every day, Suzuya running up to her, tray in hand, and returning with a meager portion of food, usually a fruit cup. Big Madam, on the other hand, would devour the rest of Suzuya's tray, her obese frame swallowing the food with gusto. "Hey, Suzuya-kun, what's going on?" Nakarai asked, as Suzuya sat down beside him, a fruit cup in hand. Suzuya's smile faltered for a moment before he recovered. "Not much, Nakarai-kun. Just got a little something from Mama." Nakarai's expression turned skeptical. He had been trying to get to the bottom of Suzuya's relationship with Big Madam, but the boy always tiptoed around the questions. "So, how did you meet Big Madam?" Nakarai asked, his voice casual. Suzuya's eyes dropped, and he fidgeted with his hands. "Oh, she adopted me. We met at... at a social worker's office." Nakarai's eyes locked onto Suzuya's, searching for any sign of deception. But Suzuya's smile never wavered, and his eyes seemed to hold a hint of sadness. As they walked to their next class, Nakarai noticed that Suzuya was wearing his school blazer, despite the sweltering heat. The uniform was a crisp white short-sleeved turtle neck shirt with plaid black pants, a red tie, and a black uniform blazer with the CCG academy's emblem emblazoned on the chest. "Hey, Suzuya-kun, why are you wearing your blazer?" Nakarai asked, his curiosity piqued. Suzuya's smile faltered for a moment before he recovered. "Oh, I just... I like wearing it, I guess." Nakarai's eyes narrowed. There was something Suzuya wasn't telling him. As they sat in class, Hanbee started helping Suzuya with everything, from math problems to writing essays. The two boys became inseparable, always hanging out together during breaks. But Hanbee's concern for Suzuya grew. He could tell that the boy was mentally unwell, and he tried to talk to him about it. "Hey, Suzuya-kun, are you okay?" Hanbee asked, his voice low. "You seem a little... off sometimes." Suzuya's smile faltered for a moment before he recovered. "I'm fine, Hanbee-kun. Don't worry about me." Hanbee's eyes saddened, but he nodded. He would keep a close eye on Suzuya. Meanwhile, Tamaki was hanging out with Suzuya during lunch when a group of his friends came up to them, chatting away. One of the boys looked at Suzuya and asked Tamaki, "Hey, is this freak bothering you?" Tamaki's expression turned stern. "Don't call him that. He's our friend." Suzuya just stood up and walked away, his smile still plastered on his face. Mikage, on the other hand, talked about nothing but space with Suzuya. "Did you know that the Andromeda galaxy is approaching us at a speed of about 250,000 miles per hour?" he asked, his eyes shining with excitement. Suzuya listened intently, his smile still on his face, even though he didn't understand a word. As they walked out of the school, the four boys sat on a bench, discussing Suzuya's behavior. "Have you guys noticed anything weird about Suzuya?" Nakarai asked, his voice low. Hanbee nodded. "I've seen bruises on his neck and wrists. And sometimes he seems... numb." Mikage's eyes widened. "I've observed similar behavior in celestial bodies. Sometimes, they exhibit unusual patterns, hiding their true nature." Tamaki's expression turned grim. "We need to get to the bottom of this. Something sketchy is going on with Suzuya and Big Madam." The four boys made a pact to uncover the truth, to protect Suzuya from the darkness that seemed to surround him. As the sun began to set, Suzuya made his way to Big Madam's apartment, his heart racing with anticipation. He knocked on the door, and Big Madam's voice boomed from inside. "Come in, my little boy," she said, her voice husky. Suzuya entered, his eyes scanning the room for Big Madam. She was sitting on the couch, her obese frame sprawled out like a behemoth. Suzuya ran to her, throwing his arms around her neck. Big Madam stroked his hair, her eyes gleaming with excitement. "My little boy, my sweet Suzuya," she cooed. "I'm so glad you're here." As they sat on the couch, Suzuya's eyes seemed to glaze over, his expression empty. Big Madam kissed his fingers, her lips leaving a trail of saliva on his skin. Suzuya moaned, his body responding to Big Madam's touch. He pulled away, his eyes still empty, and said, "I love you, Mama." Big Madam's expression turned cruel, her eyes glinting with possessiveness. "You'll forever be mine, Suzuya," she said, her voice low. "My little boy, my plaything." As Suzuya sat on Big Madam's lap, his eyes seemed to stare into space, his smile still plastered on his face. But deep down, a spark of awareness flickered, a spark that hinted at a deeper truth, a truth that only Suzuya knew. And as the night wore on, Suzuya's smile never wavered, a mask that hid the pain and the numbness that he felt. But Nakarai and the others were determined to uncover the truth, to free Suzuya from the web of deception that Big Madam had spun around him.