Facing Kazehara Tetsu's merciless sarcasm, the smile on Miyabi Nagumo's face did not show any cracks. The self-confidence that was welded to death like a mask did have the background of a second-year ruler.
He seemed to be accustomed to this level of verbal exchanges and waved his hand gently.
"It's nothing. It's just a rare thing Christmas. I always take care of everyone's emotions and organize a trip to Karaoke to relax."
He turned his head and faced the group of Student Council members behind him.
"You guys go over there first. I met an 'interesting' friend here, and I'll just chat with him for a few words."
"Yes... President."
Although the several people headed by Kiriyama had different expressions, they all followed the orders with utmost honesty.
"Let's go quickly."
Just as the group turned to leave, Ichinose Honami, who had been on the edge of the group and seemed a little out of place, slowed down slightly.
She nodded slightly, with a faint smile on her lips, and then she was wrapped up in the crowd and walked away.
It wasn't until the group of people's backs disappeared around the corner that Miyabi Nagumo turned around again, put his hands in his trouser pockets, and showed a gesture of control over Full Court.
"Okay, now those troublesome guys are gone."
"In this way, you don't have to be afraid of anything, and I can listen to your true words, right? Kagihara Junior."
If he were an ordinary student, facing this president staring so closely at him, he would probably already feel guilty and short of breath.
But Kazehara Tetsu just stood there, without even raising his eyelids, with that lazy posture as if the person standing in front of him was not a big shot.
"It doesn't matter whether we go or not."
"On this busy street, you deliberately set aside your men to create a space of solitude... Nangyun Senpai, it seems more like you are afraid of something, so you don't dare to let them hear our conversation, right?"
"Hahaha... how could that happen?"
Miyabi Nagumo laughed a few times, seemingly not paying attention to this sharp rhetorical question.
"You are really an aggressive man. However, I don't hate this character."
He changed the subject and pointed in the direction of the karaoke OK.
"Seriously, don't you plan to come with us? Karaoke. I welcome capable people to join here. Compared to the current lifeless Student Council, I have much more freedom here."
"It's boring." Kazehara Tetsu replied simply.
"A group of people stay in a closed Private Room, holding a microphone not to sing, but to take turns complimenting someone's self-esteem... This kind of stomach-churning party is probably only enjoyed by boring people who are empty inside."
These words were extremely venomous, directly calling the group of people just now and Miyabi Nagumo himself into the ranks of "boring and disgusting".
"..."
Miyabi Nagumo's eyes twitched slightly. Although his smile remained the same, his eyes were obviously a bit colder.
"Kagihara, junior fellow student, your mouth is really rude."
"But... this kind of unruly look is not bad at all. At least it's much more pleasing to the eye than those losers who can only nod and bow."
Miyabi Nagumo didn't seem to want to get too entangled in this topic, or in other words, he couldn't gain any advantage in words, so he planned to test it in another way.
"Let's stop the discussion about this kind of values. Compared to that..."
"Tell me about you. Recently... you seem to be getting a lot of attention from Horikita Senpai."
"Nothing."
"Probably because I ran a few steps on Sports Festival, I feel that I am a slightly stronger labor force."
"Just 'a little'?"
Before he finished speaking, Miyabi Nagumo suddenly took action.
Without any warning, his right hand suddenly reached out and grabbed the biceps of Kazehara Tetsu's left arm.
This is not a friendly pat on the shoulder, but a grab with a strong tentative meaning.
"Indeed..."
Miyabi Nagumo Feel the touch from your fingertips, and you can vaguely feel the muscle lines even through the thick winter coat.
"It runs pretty fast and reacts very quickly. And this body..."
"It doesn't look like an ordinary Top Student who can only read."
When Shiina Hiyori on the side saw this scene, the hand holding the book tightened slightly, and a trace of worry flashed in his eyes.
But she is a smart girl and knows that interfering at this time will only make the situation more chaotic, so she can only stand quietly half a step behind Kazehara Tetsu and observe silently.
Faced with this almost provocative physical contact, Kazehara Tetsu's eyes turned completely cold.
"Not as good as President."
He said calmly, and then raised his right hand.
Kazehara Tetsu's palm accurately clasped Miyabi Nagumo's wrist that was holding his own arm.
If Miyabi Nagumo's seizure just now was a test, then Kazehara Tetsu's current counterattack is pure violent suppression.
Fingers folded.
The terrifying grip strength exploded in an instant.
"!"
Miyabi Nagumo's pupils shrank suddenly.
A sharp pain came from the wrist, and it felt like the bones were about to be crushed.
His originally proud expression suddenly stiffened, and a thin layer of cold sweat even broke out on his forehead.
He subconsciously wanted to withdraw his hand, but found that the other person's hand seemed to be welded there, motionless.
"It's not good to touch other people's bodies casually and be seen by others, Nagumo President."
"Indeed..."
Miyabi Nagumo gritted his teeth and resisted crying out in pain, barely maintaining his superficial demeanor.
"I'm rude."
Just as he was about to let go and retreat, he found that his wrist had been pulled down hard by Kazehara Tetsu.
The distance between the two was extremely close, almost face to face.
I haven't waited for Miyabi Nagumo to express any dissatisfaction with this situation of being countered.
"Since the president is so interested, can I ask a question?"
This feeling of being at a disadvantage and being asked questions made Miyabi Nagumo very unhappy, but he still forced a smile.
"Of course."
"As for Nagumo President, what are you going to do in This School? Whether you want to establish a dictatorial empire or carry out a big purge... I have no interest at all."
His voice was so low that only the two of them could hear it.
"But."
"Less contact with Ichinose."
This is not a request, but a command.
Hearing this name, Miyabi Nagumo was stunned for a moment, and then his face showed an expression of sudden realization, and then it turned into a playful expression.
Even though his wrist was still in severe pain, he did not forget to regain his dignity with words.
"Oh... I see. I thought you were Horikita Manabu's loyal dog, but I didn't expect you were actually Flower Protector of Ichinose."
"Why do you think so? I just promoted Ichinose to Student Council because of her really good abilities and high popularity. I am training her."
As he spoke, he leaned forward slightly and said in a tone full of hints and malice. "And... do you really think that Ichinose Honami is as bright and perfect a saint as she appears?"
"Everyone has a secret. Behind that seemingly sunny girl, there is something that can ruin her reputation. If I don't 'help' her, she will be ruined."
However.
What he saw was not Kazehara Tetsu's confused or shaken expression.
It's a look that looks like an idiot.
"Ichinose thing..."
"I know much better than you."
"Whether it's her appearance on the surface or the bad things she hides in the shadows... I know better than you."
"So."
Kazehara Tetsu straightened his collar and patted the place where Miyabi Nagumo had just scratched him, as if there was something dirty there.
"Mind your own business. Put away those dirty tricks you use to control others."
"Otherwise... I cannot guarantee the survival of Nagumo President."
"Huh?"
Miyabi Nagumo rubbed his already blue wrist and couldn't help laughing when he heard this.
This is probably the funniest joke he has ever heard. In Advanced Nurturing High School, violence is strictly prohibited as long as it does not offend School Rules.
"Then you have to work hard, junior. If you want to use the rules to make me, Expulsion, leave This School, that is harder than reaching the sky. Even Horikita Senpai can't do it."
"No."
Kazehara Tetsu shook his head, there was no joking in his eyes.
"You misunderstood the meaning, Nagumo President."
He turned his head slightly and whispered in Miyabi Nagumo's ear.
"What I mean by 'survival' is not the survival of student status."
"But..."
"I cannot guarantee whether the biological individual Miyabi Nagumo can still leave traces of its existence in this society and on Physical Layer."
"Understood?"
In this society governed by the rule of law, these words are simply the ravings of a madman.
But I don't know why, looking at Kazehara Tetsu's bottomless eyes, Miyabi Nagumo's heart skipped a beat.
That look didn't mean anything harsh.
That is stating a possibility called "disappearance".
"..."
Looking at Miyabi Nagumo who was frozen in place, Kazehara Tetsu returned to his usual expression.
"Let's go, Hiyori."
"The boring banter between friends is over. I kept you waiting for a long time, let's go to dinner."
Shiina Hiyori glanced at Miyabi Nagumo who was standing there blankly, although he didn't know what the two of them said specifically.
But she didn't ask anything.
"Hmm."
She nodded obediently, hugged the book in her arms, and followed Kazehara Tetsu closely.
Miyabi Nagumo was left standing alone in the cold wind, looking at his still trembling wrist, with a terrifyingly gloomy expression.