The Second Step Plan Begins

Shiina reluctantly waved goodbye to Akasaka Ryunosuke, who was already walking away.

Beside her, Ryuen Kakeru's face darkened. Angrily shoving his hands into his pockets, he turned and walked off...

But thinking about it, it made sense. He had worked hard to earn 10,000,000 Personal Points, only for someone else to reap the rewards.

How could he not be angry?

What angered him the most was his own Strategist! She had sided with an outsider and shown such a reluctant expression.

This was clearly falling for the other party's trap!

His Strategist's heart might have already been stolen.

Damn it!

The thought made Ryuen clench his fists, his knuckles cracking.

When had he, Ryuen Kakeru, ever been bullied like this?

Akasaka Ryunosuke of Class D, we'll see about this!

Meanwhile, Akasaka, looking at the 10,000,000 Personal Points he had obtained, didn't feel particularly happy.

It wasn't that he was getting ahead of himself; it was just that he might have to give up this money for even more.

Akasaka had made two plans from the start. Now that the first plan was complete, it was time for the second.

The money from the first plan might have to be abandoned for the sake of the second, in order to earn more.

That's why he didn't care; this money might be gone.

Horikita, standing beside him, holding her messenger bag, prepared to bid farewell to Akasaka.

"If there's nothing else, I'll be going now. Consider this matter as repayment for the favor of your test papers last time. From now on, we are even."

Horikita's words were decisive, as if she wanted to draw a clear line between herself and Akasaka.

Akasaka understood Horikita's personality, but for his future plans, he still wanted her to stay a while longer.

"Suzune, stay a little longer. It's still a bit early to leave."

"Didn't I tell you not to call me Suzune? We're not that close."

Despite her words, Horikita chose to stay, asking with some confusion.

"Isn't the matter over yet?"

Facing Horikita's question, I nodded without hesitation.

"It's indeed not over yet; this is just the beginning."

With that, I handed the contract I had just signed to Horikita.

Horikita looked puzzled but took the contract and examined it carefully. To her astonishment, the name at the signature line had disappeared, and her pupils contracted.

She looked at Akasaka Ryunosuke with an expression of disbelief.

She still didn't understand what was happening? He had used some kind of invisible ink that disappeared after a while.

Since Akasaka did this, he intended to break the contract.

If he wanted to break the contract, then he wouldn't get the 10,000,000 Personal Points.

Horikita looked at the man before her with some confusion, as if asking, "What are you up to?"

Akasaka shrugged. "What else could I be up to? To make more money, and also to prepare for Class D's promotion to Class C."

"That's why I asked you not to leave. As the nominal leader of Class D, you have to see this through to the end."

Horikita put down the contract in her hand. "If what you say is true, then I really shouldn't leave. Tell me, what else do you want to do?"

Horikita crossed her arms. "I'll go all the way with you. After all, we're accomplices now."

"Thank you very much for your cooperation, Horikita."

Meanwhile, in the Student Council Office.

The time was exactly 8:30, the time Akasaka had asked the president to open the USB drive.

Horikita Manabu smoothly inserted the USB drive into the computer. The video content inside seemed to emit a radiant light from his eyes.

Horikita Manabu adjusted his glasses, seemingly understanding what Akasaka intended to do...

He picked up the broadcasting equipment nearby and made a school-wide announcement.

"Ryuen Kakeru of Class C and the Homeroom Teacher, please come to the Student Council Office. We have urgent matters to discuss. Please arrive before 9:00. Thank you."

After speaking, he turned off the broadcast and waited for the people from Class C to arrive.

He rested his hands on the desk, propped his chin, and a look of wisdom shone in his eyes.

"Akasaka Ryunosuke, let me see... your capabilities."

Meanwhile, Akasaka and Shiina also heard the broadcast simultaneously.

They had left the KTV at exactly 8:20, and it was now 8:30, only ten minutes later.

Akasaka breathed a sigh of relief.

"Looks like I should allocate more time next time. It would be awkward if I couldn't get out."

That's right, the reason he asked Horikita Manabu to open the USB drive at 8:30 was to buy himself time to leave after completing the deal.

Akasaka calculated that 8:30 was just the right time.

He was afraid that once Ryuen heard the broadcast, he would immediately suspect him. And if the contract he signed wasn't submitted, it would be a disaster.

That's why he asked Horikita Manabu to open it at 8:30, so he could leave and sign the contract.

Upon seeing the USB drive, Horikita Manabu knew what to do.

After all, he was an intelligent person. Even without much explanation, he understood what was expected of him.

When Horikita Suzune heard her brother's broadcast, her heart skipped a beat. She looked at Akasaka in a panic.

"My brother is involved too?"

Suzune's lips trembled, clearly agitated.

She hadn't expected her brother to get involved. Did he see everything she had just done?

Thinking of this, Suzune's usual assertive demeanor vanished, replaced by the nervousness of a little sister, as she fidgeted with the hem of her skirt.

Kato Megumi noticed Suzune's nervousness and walked over, linking arms with her to try and ease her tension.

Indeed, the method was very effective.

Suzune quickly calmed down and said to Kato with a hint of gratitude, "Thank you..."

Kato Megumi smiled slightly. "You're welcome, Horikita. After all, we're friends."

Hearing the word "friends," Suzune's cheeks instantly flushed with an unnatural redness, clearly embarrassed.

She really didn't know what to do with Kato Megumi.

The other girl seemed to be her kryptonite, completely having her under her thumb.

But Suzune didn't dislike it.

Soon, the group of four arrived at the Student Council Office.

The Student Council President, Horikita Manabu, was seated in the main position.

Class C's Ryuen Kakeru and Homeroom Teacher Sakamaki Kazuma were seated on the left, while the right side was clearly reserved for Akasaka and his three companions.

Seeing her brother seated in the main position, Suzune instinctively lowered her head, as if ashamed to be seen by her brother as a useless sister.

After all, her brother was in Class A, while she was in Class D, clearly embarrassing her brother...

If only I had a hat right now...

Horikita Suzune couldn't help but think this. Suddenly, she felt something on her head. It was Kato Megumi's beret.

Before Suzune could even react, Kato Megumi's leisurely voice reached her.

"Don't worry, Suzune-san. Use my beret to cover up."

Suzune's face showed gratitude.

"Thank you, Kato-san..."

Horikita Suzune's face flushed slightly with embarrassment.

Kato Megumi simply smiled faintly. "You're welcome. We're friends, after all."

Kato slung an arm around Suzune's. Horikita Suzune was merely surprised and didn't resist.

Horikita Manabu saw all this and couldn't help but show a look of relief.

[It seems my sister has made a very good friend.]

But outwardly, he still maintained a stern expression, like a judge devoid of emotion.

What a tsundere. He clearly loves his sister to death. Such a siscon!

Akasaka couldn't help but scoff inwardly. He couldn't bear to watch these two pairs of siblings anymore. So awkward.