The air in the private room seemed to be a little stagnant because of Sakayanagi Narimori's straightforward words.
Kazehara Tetsu did not avoid Sakayanagi Narimori's gaze that seemed to penetrate the soul.
He knew very well that in front of such elders, especially those in power, clumsy lies would only make him look like an unweaned child.
"Mr. Sakayanagi's question really speaks directly to people's hearts."
"The reason why I don't hide it is because it is completely unnecessary."
His voice was calm, without the slightest hint of embarrassment after being exposed, but instead exuded a sense of natural calm.
"It is true that in this society bound by universal moral concepts, if a man with mediocre ability and inability to even take care of himself wants to sail on multiple boats, it is undoubtedly a stupid and self-destructive act. It is a blasphemy to feelings and irresponsible to others."
Having said this, Kazehara Tetsu raised his head.
"But... I'm greedy."
When the word came out of his mouth, it didn't sound like a derogatory self-examination, but more like an affirmation of his own characteristics.
"I have to make a choice between this and give up other possibilities for the so-called 'exclusiveness'... I'm sorry, there is no 'give up' option in my dictionary."
"I'm not going to think about the painful 'choosing one' thing."
Kazehara Tetsu leaned forward slightly, and the feeling of oppression instantly turned against the guest. Even if he was facing the chairman, he was not at all disadvantaged.
"I will only think about how to use the resources, abilities and means at hand to achieve a 'win-win' result."
"Since I have the ability to balance, the ability to control, and even the ability to make them accept this status quo to a certain extent... then why should I curb this greed?"
This is a shocking statement.
If it were any ordinary Head Teacher or parent who heard these words, I am afraid they would have jumped up and pointed at his nose and yelled at him as a "scumbag" and "shameless".
But the other two people here are obviously not included in this list.
"Hehehe..."
A burst of silvery laughter broke the brief silence.
Sakayanagi Arisu put down the Black Tea Cup in his hand, and the pair of calves wrapped by White Stockings swayed gently under the table, showing that he was in a good mood.
She turned her head and looked at Kazehara Tetsu beside her.
"Father, did you hear that?"
Sakayanagi Arisu's voice had a hint of showing off.
"Isn't this good?"
"In this world, the vast majority of people can only live by the rules and are bound by morals and rules. Things they cannot do are considered unreasonable and wrong."
"But...Tetsu-kun is trying to do something that ordinary people can't do."
"Maintaining a delicate and dangerous balance... that in itself is a proof of strength, isn't it?"
"What's more..."
She turned her head and looked at her father, with a self-deprecating yet arrogant arc on her lips.
"In the eyes of others, I am physically disabled but have a mind that is not inferior to anyone else...Sakayanagi Arisu, isn't I also an 'alien'?"
"Since he is an alien... then naturally only 'Monster', who also transcends common sense desires, is worthy of standing by my side."
"If Tetsu-kun is just a mortal who is submissive for the so-called single-mindedness and dare not face his own desires... then I will be extremely disappointed with him."
The private room fell into silence again.
Sakayanagi Narimori looked at the young couple in front of him quietly.
Normally, this is definitely a twisted pair.
But...
Sakayanagi Narimori has to admit that there is a strange harmony in this distortion.
"Alas..."
The chairman let out a long sigh, which was the helplessness of a father and the compromise of an observer.
"It seems... I am worrying too much."
Sakayanagi Narimori leaned back in the chair, crossed his hands on his abdomen, and his expression became more complicated.
"Originally, I was worried that you would not be able to handle this complicated relationship because you were young and energetic, and would eventually hurt Arisu. But now it seems... you two seem to have reached a 'consensus' that ordinary people can't understand."
"Although I stand on the moral high ground, I should reprimand you severely and even prohibit you from approaching my daughter."
"But..."
Sakayanagi Narimori smiled bitterly.
"If you really have the ability to maintain this delicate balance..."
"As a bystander, I have no way to object, right?"
In this consequentialist world, as long as you win, no matter what the process is, it will often be overshadowed by the glory of victory.
If Kazehara Tetsu can really let these girls coexist peacefully, that would be a miracle in itself.
"But."
Just when Kazehara Tetsu thought this "trial" was over, Sakayanagi Narimori's conversation suddenly changed.
"Kazehara-kun."
Sakayanagi Narimori's voice became deeper.
"What you are facing now is not just a situation of resource management or profit distribution."
"What you are facing... is the human heart."
"Especially a girl's heart."
He glanced at his daughter and then at Kazehara Tetsu.
"Girls' personalities are changeable, just like the weather, unpredictable."
"Even if you feel that everything is under control now... but once emotions explode, there is no logic at all."
"This thing will often explode when you least expect it."
"If you break up... it can't be solved by simply 'breaking up'. It may destroy everything you have built in This School, and even... make you pay a more painful price."
"Then even as the chairman of the board, I'm afraid it won't end well by then."
This is the most sincere advice.
Kazehara Tetsu's smile faded a bit, and he naturally understood the weight of these words.
But he didn't feel afraid.
On the contrary, a sense of excitement of challenging the limit surged in his blood.
"I will keep your teachings in mind."
"I will always remain vigilant and will be responsible for my greed."
"This is not only for myself, but also to live up to Arisu and your... tolerance today."
Sakayanagi Narimori Hearing this, his eyes looked a little more complicated than those of an elder.
The word "responsible" sounds easy to say, but if you really want to do it, you have to overcome more than a thousand hurdles.
He has seen too many talented young people fall down on the unsolvable problem of "human heart".
"Father, there is no need to worry unfoundedly. Tetsu-kun has never let himself fall into Desperate Situation, and I... am not a weakling who can only stand aside and wait for protection."
Kazehara Tetsu lowered his head and looked at the girl beside him, "Arisu is right. I will not let my choice become a shackles that drags down the people around me."
Sakayanagi Narimori was silent for a moment, and finally nodded slowly, "That's all. Young people must ultimately walk their own path."
"But I'll tell you the ugly story first. If you make Arisu suffer even the slightest bit of injustice..."
"I will pay you back a hundredfold." Kazehara Tetsu added to his words.
Sakayanagi Arisu couldn't help but chuckle, "Father, you see, he is always so arrogant."
Sakayanagi Narimori shook his head helplessly, but a faint smile rarely appeared on his face.
"By the way, Kazehara-kun, do you know 'White Room'?"