In Real Education, I Just Want to Drop Out Section 15

"Classmate Bai put himself on the edge of danger, using himself as a red line for his classmates.

He used his classmates' aversion to him to keep them away from himself, and also away from the red line.

As long as the classmates didn't cross the red line he drew, they could avoid severe punishment.

Although I don't want to say it, it's not impossible for some people in our class to skip class more than three times a month. This information is too important!"

"Should be."

"No! It must be like this!"

Hirata suddenly leaned in front of Ayanokoji, placed his hands on the other's shoulders, suddenly squeezed hard, and then shook him back and forth forcefully: "Classmate Ayanokoji! Everything Classmate Bai has done is definitely for the class! He must really love this class, he must really want the class to get better, he's just not good at expressing himself, not good at interacting with people, it's not wrong!"

"You have to believe me! Ayanokoji-kun!"

Hirata shook him faster and faster, his grip tightening.

Under Hirata's violent shaking, Ayanokoji's tongue slapped between his upper and lower jaws, making a "le le le le" sound.

Soon, Ayanokoji suddenly remembered the books he had bought at the bookstore that afternoon.

The main purpose of buying these books was to supplement his common sense and learn the thoughts and behaviors of ordinary people.

Ayanokoji felt the strength on his shoulders. Although with his physical strength and pain tolerance, it didn't feel too uncomfortable, he thought that an ordinary person held by the shoulders with this kind of grip would probably be screaming and begging for mercy at this time.

So...

"Yame~ Classmate Hirata, you're hurting me... Yame, yame, ah, ah, ah, stop it, stop it~"

Ayanokoji, with a blank expression, "begged for mercy" in a calm voice.

Hearing this, Hirata, who was still emotionally out of control, felt as if dozens of ice cubes had been stuffed into his collar. He shivered and instantly calmed down.

Hirata let go.

After a few seconds, Hirata reignited: "Classmate Bai sacrificed so much for the class, and yet he is not understood. He is even targeted by those he helped... No! I must protect Classmate Bai, I must let everyone know Classmate Bai's painstaking efforts!"

"Oh?"

Hirata: "However, I don't think this alone will be enough to convince the classmates."

"Is that so?"

Hirata: "So, Ayanokoji-kun, please analyze with me the points that the classmates might question, and let's think of how to respond in advance."

Ayanokoji thought: Is this going to end?

But he said aloud: "Okay, okay."

18. Hirata: We all misunderstood Classmate Bai!

Students at Advanced Nurturing High School can enjoy single rooms.

Although not large, with a bathroom, it's about eight tatami mats, or 4 tsubo, which translates to about 13 square meters in international units.

But at least it's a private space.

After finishing lunch, Bai Lan planned to use this afternoon and evening to scout the school environment.

Is this place a surveillance blind spot?

Note it down.

So that he doesn't accidentally commit a disciplinary offense that could lead to expulsion in this place without knowing it, but because it wasn't captured, no evidence can be collected.

Oh! This place is good!

If something happens in this place, it could even affect the normal operation of the campus, making the crime even more serious!

Bai Lan marked important spots on his phone as he walked, trying to memorize them.

Around 9 PM, Bai Lan, who had worked hard all day, returned to his single room.

Take a shower.

Play for a while longer.

Then sleep.

Before going to sleep, Bai Lan reviewed the efforts he had made for expulsion today.

Provoking and drawing the hatred of the entire class.

Using "Chaos Strike" to draw the hatred of the entire grade.

Bullying the class beauty in public to draw the hatred of the simps.

Laying the groundwork for future expulsion...

It was a very fulfilling day.

This way, he would soon be kicked out of school for fighting and being targeted by the entire grade, right?

With beautiful expectations for the future, Bai Lan fell asleep peacefully.

And so, the first day of school ended.

The next day.

Class D classroom.

The first class of the official school day was, as usual, not an official class.

Instead, it was time to distribute textbooks under the guidance of the class advisor.

After the textbooks were handed out, there was still some time left in the period.

At this point, Hirata suddenly requested, "Teacher Chazhu, I'd like to say a few words to everyone."

Chazhu nodded, assuming Hirata simply wanted to give the class a chance for self-introductions.

Hirata then walked to the side of the podium: "Taking this opportunity, I want to talk about something very important..."

Hirata, true to his role as the class's central figure.

After Hirata's opening remarks, the entire class fell silent and paid attention, showing him respect.

Then, Hirata began to speak.

Even before he started, he became emotional. After a moment of emotion, he finally said:

"We've all misunderstood Bai Lan! You have no idea how much he's done for this class, how much he's endured..."

Following this, Hirata began to explain the final conclusions from the discussion and analysis he and Ayanokoji had conducted the previous day.

However, at Ayanokoji's strong insistence, Hirata downplayed Ayanokoji's involvement.

Initially, Hirata didn't want to do this, thinking Ayanokoji should take this opportunity to showcase his own excellence, making it easier to make friends.

But Ayanokoji's reasoning was too sound. He said, "I don't have much authority in this class. The more involved I am in this matter, the less credible the results will seem. So, to achieve your goal, it's best to downplay my presence, or better yet, don't mention me at all."

Although Hirata felt this might mean Ayanokoji wouldn't get the "credit" he deserved, he prioritized resolving the conflict between Bai Lan and the class, deciding to "sacrifice" Ayanokoji for the time being.

Ayanokoji: No sacrifice at all.

Hirata's points could be summarized as follows:

First, Bai Lan's Japanese is not good, and combined with cultural differences, his words might sound harsh to them, but he doesn't mean to disrespect them. They should adapt, focus on extracting the important information, and not dwell on his rhetoric or tone.

Second, although Bai Lan's words were harsh, he genuinely pointed out a way for Class D to retain, and even increase, their living points.

Third, to unite everyone and secure their living points, Bai Lan has positioned himself as a target for the entire class, personally acting as a "warning line" for disciplinary violations.

Fourth, after Bai Lan spent 50,000 points to purchase information, he proposed the idea of two absences and one early departure as disciplinary violations. Bai Lan's intention was to warn them that if any individual's violations accumulated to a level equivalent to more than "two absences and one early departure," the class might face a very severe penalty!

Chazhu, as the only one in the class who knew the truth about this special exam.

She simply listened from the side.

When she heard Hirata say, "If disciplinary violations exceed two absences and one early departure, the class will receive a severe penalty," she quickly lowered her head and hid her face behind the newly distributed textbook, to prevent her expression from revealing information about the exam and undermining Hirata.

After Hirata finished speaking, as expected, he was soon met with doubts from his classmates.

Hirata then addressed each of their questions.

To prepare for this Q&A session, Hirata had Ayanokoji "simulate" Bai Lan's thoughts. With Ayanokoji's assistance, they anticipated various questions the classmates might ask and prepared responses.

The Q&A began.

"Why is the unit of measurement absences and early departures?"

Hirata: "Because absences, early departures, and tardiness are among the few disciplinary actions that do not significantly affect others, have a moderate severity suitable for measuring penalties, and are easily noticed by class members! He wanted to use these violations to alert everyone, while choosing methods that would primarily harm himself. This is proof of Bai Lan's inherently kind and gentle nature!"

"What does 'idiot' and 'mute' mean?"

Hirata: "An 'idiot' is someone who cannot control their words and actions, acts impulsively without thinking much. A 'mute' is someone who has many thoughts but is afraid and unwilling to actively participate in important class matters."

Relying on the prepared responses from the previous day's session with Ayanokoji, Hirata continuously dispelled the classmates' doubts about Bai Lan's "true intentions."

While answering questions, Hirata kept an eye on one person in particular.

It was a tall boy with shoulder-length, golden-blond hair. Hirata felt the man's gaze was full of amusement and confidence, giving the impression that he had seen through something. This put Hirata under some pressure, fearing the guy might do something out of his control.

In reality, Hirata had to admit to himself that he wasn't entirely sure if what he was saying was the "truth." However, to achieve his goal, the only method Hirata could think of was to believe that the "truth" was indeed the truth, and to find a way to make others believe it too. Even if they didn't believe it, they had to at least accept it on the surface.

As long as everyone believed it, whether it was the real "truth" or not wouldn't matter. After all, from the very beginning, Hirata wasn't pursuing the truth...

However, to Hirata's surprise, the person who truly caused things to spiral out of his control was not the blond-haired boy, but someone else entirely.