The dismissal bell rang across the entire Campus, as if opening the curtain on the judgment that was about to unfold.
In the classroom, most of the students were excitedly discussing the upcoming Summer Vacation Trip, seemingly unconcerned about Ken Sudō's future.
Horikita Suzune stood up at once. Her face was expressionless as she addressed the boy nearby, who was irritably running a hand through his red hair. "Let's go."
Ken Sudō clicked his tongue impatiently, stood up from his seat, and followed her.
Ayanokoji Kiyotaka's gaze moved between the two of them, but in the end, he stayed in his seat.
Because Kazehara Tetsu had interfered, he had missed the best opportunity to approach Sakura Airi and get involved in the Ken Sudō incident.
Now, he had no reasonable excuse to take part in a hearing that had nothing to do with him.
Besides, Horikita Suzune didn't seem to have any intention of asking him for help.
She wasn't going there to "save" Ken Sudō.
It was more like... she was going to carry out a death sentence that had already been passed.
Horikita Suzune and Ken Sudō left the Class D Classroom, one after the other.
They went to the Teacher's Office first, where Chabashira Sae was already waiting.
Chabashira Sae had been waiting in the office for quite some time.
She didn't ask any questions. She simply picked up the folder on her desk and stood.
"Let's go."
The three of them formed an oddly tense little group and walked down the long corridor.
At last, they stopped in front of the Student Council Office.
"Knock, knock."
Chabashira Sae raised her hand and knocked on the door.
"Come in."
A cool voice came from inside.
The door opened.
Beside the long conference table stood Sakamoto Suguru, the