Ryūen Shō: "He's my dad."

Kamuro Masumi couldn't understand why Asakusa Toru Tetsu had followed them on a matter that involved Class B and Class C, and more importantly, why the school had allowed him in, with everyone acting as if it were perfectly normal.

... This is really weird.

"Then let's leave it at that. The punishment announcement will be sent out tomorrow along with the exam results." Sakayanagi Narimori, oblivious to Kamuro Masumi's inner turmoil, simply chose to move on and said, "Next, regarding the handling of the report."

"The school has always encouraged whistleblowing."

"While the school does monitor for violations and wrongdoings, it's clear that relying solely on school oversight is insufficient to prevent all violations."

"At this point, students are needed to put forward righteous reports."

Sakayanagi Narimori paused, seemingly choosing his words carefully.

"Yes... Classmate Sakayanagi did wasn't really wrong. Reporting violations is a responsibility that every student should bear."

Sakayanagi Narimori almost blurted out his usual form of address, but he quickly corrected himself.

Public matters are public, and private matters are private. This is the time to handle official business; calling Arisu name would be far too familiar.

Even if almost everyone present knew that Sakayanagi Arisu was his daughter, if this detail wasn't handled well, it would still be criticized.

Sakayanagi Narimori had no intention of giving anyone cause for criticism.

"Hmph hmph hmph." Hearing her father's praise, Sakayanagi Arisu couldn't help but raise her head, revealing a hint of pride.

Asakusa Toru: "..."

... This guy seems so easy to fool.

However, her pride crumbled in the next moment.

Because Sakayanagi Narimori's turning point has arrived.

"However, a report is a report. Although Classmate Sakayanagi's report was verified to be true, a report without evidence, using it to interfere with the exam, and using teachers to influence other classes' exams, crosses a line for the school." He said in a deep voice, "The school will not, and cannot, tolerate such behavior that crosses the line."

To everyone's surprise, Sakayanagi Narimori did not protect Sakayanagi Arisu, but instead chose to draw a clear line between the school and point out Sakayanagi Arisu's mistakes.

"I cannot accept this." Before Sakayanagi Narimori could finish speaking, Sakayanagi Arisu stood up abruptly.

Although her legs felt weak as soon as she stood up, she sat back down, but her eyes remained fixed on her father.

"The school has never forbidden whistleblowing; on the contrary, Dad... you also said that whistleblowing itself is correct." She raised her head, revealing her fair neck. "While whistleblowing is correct, it is also allowed to occupy unclaimed strongholds as a leader during exams."

"Since both are correct, how can you talk about crossing the bottom line?"

Sakayanagi Arisu's words reveal a clear point of view.

'Anything not prohibited by law is permitted'

The school has never prohibited such practices, so it should be considered reasonable.

"..."

Sakayanagi Narimori remained silent.

That can't be done, that's not how it works.

The idea itself is not wrong; one can gain greater benefits by walking on the edge of the rules and exploiting loopholes in them.

However, she cannot be so blatant; she needs to consider more than just the rules.

This was something the young Arisu hadn't considered, which is why he chose to speak out against her at this moment.

However, it's clear that he can't say it openly right now.

So...

We need to be a little stricter.

Chapter 227 Ryuen Kakeru: "He is my father."

"You're wrong."

"You're wrong."

Sakayanagi Narimori's voice overlapped with Asakusa Toru's voice, and at the same time, he and he uttered words of denial.

Just as Sakayanagi Narimori was somewhat surprised and stopped what he was doing, Asakusa Toru continued, as if he were scolding his daughter, "Reporting is the right thing to do, it's very good to report, everyone should report as many as possible."

"The school encourages reporting, although there's no monetary reward, but you can't go wrong by reporting more."

"You can occupy any unclaimed stronghold; that's part of the exam rules. Do whatever you want."

"But who told you that you can call on the teacher to disrupt other classes' exams?" Asakusa Toru raised an eyebrow, unusually serious for once. "Don't use that 'if the rule doesn't prohibit it, it's allowed' attitude. The next line after 'if the rule doesn't prohibit it, it's allowed' is 'if the rule doesn't allow it, it's prohibited'."

Ultimately, both of these statements have their scope of application. Whether something is prohibited or not, allowed or not, is not up to you to decide.

"Whether or not the bottom line has been crossed is not something that can be glossed over with debate."

Sakayanagi Narimori opened his mouth, suddenly feeling a strange sensation that his words had been spoken aloud.

Yes, the fundamental point of contention is not about reporting or occupying strongholds.

Rather, it lies in the intervention of 'teachers'.

Arisu used the whistleblowing to incite teachers, who should have been upholders of the rules, to help her break them.

Only...

"Why are you interrupting when Dad is talking?!" After a moment of stunned silence, Sakayanagi Arisu first felt ashamed of the slight longing she felt for her father's long-lost scolding, then became furious that she had actually been listening to Asakusa Toru's words so attentively that she almost mistook his words for her father's. She slammed her hand on the table in utter embarrassment and anger.

They no longer call her "Chairman Sakayanagi" or "you," they just call her "Dad."

"So, why did you, a Student Council from Class A, even get in here?!" She also threw out the question that had been puzzling Kamuro Masumi for a while, "What's it to you?!"

"Yes, of course it's related." Seeing that Sakayanagi Arisu seemed to be about to explode, Ryuen Kakeru decisively chose to interrupt.

He gritted his teeth, hesitated for a moment, but quickly cleared his mind of distractions and said with utmost seriousness:

He is my father.

The entire audience was shocked.

What the hell is this guy talking about?

Do you know what the hell you're saying?

Yes, of course I know.

Ryuen Kakeru knew exactly what he was saying; he was essentially acknowledging a father figure for himself.

But there was no way around it; the atmosphere had already reached this point. If he didn't quickly admit to the nonsense someone had uttered upon entering, Asakusa Toru might really get kicked out.

That won't do, absolutely not.

Although Asakusa Toru Tetsu initially acted like a fool by sitting next to Sakayanagi Arisu, making it seem like he had betrayed him and become a sycophant to Sakayanagi Arisu, it actually seemed to be a well-planned move.

He not only Sakayanagi Arisu that woman, Sakayanagi Arisu, like a dog, making silly jokes, but also occasionally chimed in with sarcastic remarks during their conversations.

Whenever Asakusa Toru makes a move, Sakayanagi Arisu blushes a little.

I'm so angry.

This guy is really good at provoking Sakayanagi Arisu.

Just like before, he even did something that looked like he had snatched the chairman's microphone, and gave Sakayanagi Arisu a good scolding.

Having witnessed the change in Sakayanagi Arisu's expression, Ryuen Kakeru was absolutely thrilled.

Therefore, for the sake of his enjoyment, he was willing to acknowledge this father who was not related to him by blood at this moment.

He also wants to protect Asakusa Toru.

"You've brought your guide dog in, so why can't I bring my dad?" Ryuen Kakeru Sakayanagi Arisu with unwavering confidence.

Upon hearing this, Sakayanagi Arisu that she couldn't speak.

She was having trouble breathing.

"Stop, stop, stop!" Noticing his daughter's condition, Sakayanagi Narimori a little anxious. "That's enough, that's enough, relax, don't rush, slow down your breathing..."

I don't want my daughter to have a heart attack!

He didn't care about his image being displayed in front of these people; his daughter's health was the most important thing.

Emotions, emotions, emotions need to be kept stable, Arisu!

"Relax." While Sakayanagi Narimori was anxiously waiting for the Advanced Nurturing, Asakusa Toru had already started to smooth the Little Princess's back.

He seems to have gone a bit too far; honestly, he's just too much of a nobody.

Fortunately, although Sakayanagi Arisu was on the verge of a nervous breakdown, she eventually recovered.

I just don't know whether she recovered on her own or because of her father's words of guidance.

Or perhaps it's because someone stroked her hair?

"While I appreciate your help, you can take your hand away now." With a slightly ruthless expression, Sakayanagi Arisu said to Asakusa Toru.

Asakusa Toru withdrew his hand.

It must be said that Haqiliu's body is indeed quite soft and supple.

However, although it was meant to help the Little Princess who was on the verge of a heart attack, taking direct action was indeed a bit too abrupt.

... Although Ichinose said that she was more aggressive, it shouldn't be that aggressive.

"Phew..." Seeing that Sakayanagi Arisu's expression had softened, Sakayanagi Narimori visibly breathed a sigh of relief.

He quickly regained his composure and resumed his authority as chairman. After a moment's hesitation, he decided to continue handling the matter.

After all, knowing his daughter as he did, he knew she would keep worrying about this until it was completely over.

This is very bad for her heart.

But... how exactly should we do it?

Should we follow the original idea and give her a slight setback so she understands that the school's bottom line can be crossed, but not so obviously and arrogantly as to ignore everyone? Or should we be a little gentler, considering her feelings, and let her land smoothly?

After only a moment's thought, Sakayanagi Narimori decided to proceed with the original plan.

The reason is simple: given her intelligence, if she were to be deliberately treated lightly, she would definitely be able to tell that he was being biased.

Class assignments are easy to handle; she knows her abilities are good enough for Class A. But Special Exam, she'll definitely be unhappy.

So it's best to maintain the status quo.

"Ahem." Sakayanagi Narimori coughed twice and said, "Although he interrupted, what this student said is basically what I was trying to express."

"Schools have their rules, and schools have their bottom lines."

"As for how to judge whether the behavior itself has crossed the line, that is naturally up to the school to decide."

When I say you've crossed the line, then you've crossed the line.

"... Since the chairman has said so," having calmed down somewhat, Sakayanagi Arisu decided not to insist any further.

Since her father has said that, there must be some issue she hasn't paid attention to that she needs to think about. She has to concede and accept the punishment.

"Hmm." Sakayanagi Narimori nodded. "Then, we'll First-Year Class B's violation this time will be classified as a 'major violation'."

"One hundred points will be deducted from the Class Points."

Each person should be deducted 100 points, and each should receive 100 lashes.

To serve as a warning to others.

Sakayanagi Narimori a deep breath, just about to declare that this matter was completely over and end the call, giving his daughter some time to calm down and not act too emotionally.

"Hey, hey, hey--" Ryuen Kakeru spoke up.

We can't let him leave like this.

Aside from her initial confrontational dialogue with Sakayanagi Arisu, and the father she recognized in order to protect Asakusa Toru.

Ryuen Kakeru was completely different from his usual lively self; he was unusually quiet and refined.

This is certainly not because he changed his personality; it's simply because his goal from the beginning was not to argue with Sakayanagi.

When is it not okay to argue?

Why do we have to argue here?

What's the point of arguing heatedly and getting all red in the face here?

It's meaningful, of course it's meaningful, it's incredibly meaningful.