Chapter 106

On the contrary, he believed that Kanji Ike's confession would definitely fail.

But if you confess to Kushida after he fails, wouldn't your success rate increase?

Kushida is so kind; if Ike acts a little pitiful, she definitely won't have the heart to refuse him anymore.

Even if their confessions fail, Kushida will continue to help them; it's always good to try something, no matter what.

I really am a genius!

With these thoughts swirling in his mind, Yamauchi Haruki quickly gave Hondo and Ayanokoji a meaningful look.

We absolutely cannot let Ike confess here. Otherwise, with that big devil around, if Kushida softens his heart, he might take advantage of the situation.

So Yamauchi, Hondo, and the others worked together, and Kanji Ike, unable to break free, was forcibly taken away.

"No!!!"

Ike let out a cry of grief and indignation, but could do nothing and could only watch helplessly as Kushida's figure gradually disappeared.

174. Kushida felt like he was going crazy; Koenji's invitation to a duel.

"Being harassed by such a group of people must be really tough for you."

Only after Kanji Ike and the others left did Aragaki Shun, who had been keeping a close eye on the situation, finally speak up and tease Kushida:

"You can only hide for a while, not forever. Kanji Ike hasn't given up on confessing his feelings to you."

Upon hearing this, a gloomy expression involuntarily appeared on Kushida's face.

Why didn't that bastard just die sooner?!

Just a few days ago, they were set up by Class C using a honey trap, but they haven't learned their lesson at all, and now they're doing this again.

She shouldn't have spoken up for that jerk in class in the first place; now she's being repaid with ingratitude, and it disgusts her so much she wants to vomit.

Go to hell! Go to hell! Go to hell! Go to hell! Get as far away from me as possible!!!

Even though he was furious inside, what Aragaki Shun saw was still Kushida Kikyo's pretty and shy expression.

The girl seemed a little flustered, and gently explained, "Chi sometimes does impulsive things, but he's not a bad person at heart."

Upon hearing this blatantly false statement, Kushida felt as if he were about to vomit.

But there's no way around it; that's the public persona she projects. To maintain that angelic image, she has to swallow it even if it means gritting her teeth.

Aragaki Shun gave him a pitying look, then scoffed dismissively, "Then why are you avoiding him? Even if you get confessed to, if you feel it's not right, just reject him directly, right?"

Kushida Kikyo: "..."

This is how you deal with normal people, but do you think those few are normal people?

If Kanji Ike were to confess his feelings to her, her name might be frequently associated with him for some time to come.

She could already imagine how the girls in her class would tease her.

"How pitiful, Kushida actually got confessed to by Ike-san."

"Kushida is too kind. If you ask me, she shouldn't have given those idiots such a nice look."

"Shh~ Don't you guys think this is weird? A normal person would know to stay far away from Ike and Yamauchi. Isn't Kushida being a little... something?"

"Surely not? But thinking about it carefully, among the girls, only Kushida is close to those idiots. And last time, Kushida even specifically persuaded us to use points to protect Ike-kun..."

Because of Kanji Ike's confession, my reputation in class plummeted... I don't want this to happen!!!

However, Kushida Kikyo was well aware of the malice hidden in the human heart, and there were definitely some girls in Class D who harbored jealousy towards her.

If you're not careful, who knows when you might be slandered and end up in a very embarrassing situation.

More importantly, once Kanji Ike starts making his move, the other oddballs in the class who hang out with him will definitely follow suit and try to confess their feelings to her as well.

"If that guy Ike has the right to confess to Kushida, why can't I?"

"Kushida so cute, I wish she could be my girlfriend. I'll give it a try, anyway, I won't get scolded if I fail."

Convex(艹艹蹹)!!!

One Kanji Ike is enough for her to handle. If she has to deal with all sorts of trashy confessions every day, Kushida Kikyo suspects she won't be able to endure it for long and will give up on herself and destroy the entire Class D.

For the sake of my reputation, for the sake of my own mindset, and for the sake of the future of the class, I should try my best to prevent these things from happening.

Compared to being disgusted by Ike and Yamauchi's group, the possibility of rumors spreading if she gets close to Aragaki Shun is not that important.

"Speaking of which, does Aragaki-kun know what happened to Horikita- san?" Not wanting to talk about those silly girls anymore, Kushida Kikyo looked at the blue sky and white clouds and asked casually, "Lately, she seems to be spacing out a lot, and she doesn't seem to care about class affairs as much as before."

"You still haven't given up on dropping out, Suzune?"

Glancing at the brown-haired girl, Aragaki Shun thought this person was really bored. She knew perfectly well that Horikita Suzune didn't care about her at all, yet she kept using the excuse of hiding her dark past to figure out how to expel her from school.

In reality, he felt that Kushida disliked all the students who were more popular than her.

The reason she wanted to drop out of Horikita Suzune was simply because her wish couldn't be fulfilled, and she entered a state of impotent rage.

"Aragaki -san is so annoying. How could I have such thoughts? I was just worried that Horikita- san might have been wronged."

"It's fine if you don't admit it, I'll make my own judgment!"

As if afraid she might lose her composure, Aragaki Shun casually dropped another bombshell while calmly saying the words that made Kushida's face tense:

"It's okay to tell you. The reason Suzune has been so absent-minded lately is simply because I told her to prepare for transferring to Class A."

Kushida Kikyo: "!!!"

Do you even know what you said?

Transfer to Class A?

With that awful look on her face?

On what grounds?!

The girl could no longer maintain her composure; her face contorted with rage, she grabbed the arm of the person next to her and let out a defiant roar:

"Anyone would have been fine, why choose her of all people?"

If she hadn't still had some reason left, Kushida Kikyo would have really wanted to question the other party about why they betrayed her.

He asked her out that very night, but just a few days later he was dating Shiranami Chihiro, and then he immediately turned his back on her. Now he's even siding with her nemesis... You bastard, are you doing this on purpose? Are you having fun toying with me?

"It doesn't cost me any money. Her brother is the leader of Class 3-A and the Student Council President. He can always raise 20 million Private Points for her before she graduates from her Third Year."

Aragaki Shun calmly shook off Kushida's hand, having anticipated the girl's reaction.

"Of course, Suzune needs my permission to enter Class A. If I strongly object, Horikita President will take her with him when he leaves the school after graduation."

"So you don't need to go to any lengths to target her. Just wait patiently for two semesters. After you move up to the second year, no matter what the outcome, your feud will be meaningless."

If Horikita Suzune were taken away by her brother and left the Advanced Nurturing, then everything would naturally follow.

If she gains his approval and successfully transfers to Class A, Kushida will also lose her excuse to drop out of school.

Ultimately, Aragaki Shun knew the true nature of this little angel from Class D, and the school's higher-ups must have information about her from middle school. So why did Kushida Kikyo only dare to target Horikita Suzune?

"Then object! Tell me you'll definitely refuse her transfer to Class A!"

However, the girl seemed somewhat unable to accept this outcome.

She hated Horikita Suzune's behavior and didn't want her to have an easy time. How could she possibly allow her to be promoted to Class A like this!

That guy who can't understand human speech, what gives him the right?!

However, in response to Kushida's excited reaction, Aragaki Shun simply rolled his eyes and showed no intention of responding.

In terms of personal worth, Horikita Suzune herself is nothing special, but what can she do when she has an older brother who is the Student Council President?

Moreover, if I had to say something, their physical fitness and academic performance are quite good. As long as they are obedient, they can become qualified combatants once they enter Class A.

Aragaki Shun happens to be able to make her obedient, so she's basically a free tool.

On the contrary, Kushida Kikyo Kushida's talent was completely overshadowed by Ichinose Honami's.

In other words, it doesn't really matter whether she's in Class A or not.

However, she has a personality that makes her prone to making outrageous statements. She always likes to dig up dirt on her friends, and when her negative emotions get too strong, she can cause a major scandal.

Therefore, for Class A, Kushida's addition is a far greater risk than a benefit.

Before confirming that the other person could control her emotions, Aragaki Shun had no intention of inviting her to join the class.

"By the way, once the time is right and Class D has completely lost its usefulness, Karuizawa will also transfer to Class A. This is the reward I promised her."

"By then, Class D will be completely yours, and you won't have to worry about other women stealing your thunder anymore."

Kushida Kikyo: "???"

Horikita Suzune and Karuizawa Kei were able to leave, leaving me to soothe those flawed products in the garbage heap?

Are you even speaking human language?

What good is Class D like this to the world?

Kushida felt like he was going crazy.

Normally, she wouldn't care much about graduating from Class A.

But it's not scarcity that's the problem, it's inequality. Why can those two annoying women escape this mess, while she's stuck in the same place, constantly harassed by a bunch of jerks?

What exactly do you want to do?

Somewhat wearily, Kushida asked the question, wondering if this guy was getting revenge on him for not agreeing to date him that night.

"I'm just stating the facts," Aragaki Shun said calmly. "If you want to drop out, Horikita Suzune, take action yourself. Don't try to make things work out with me every time we meet. You're not that valuable."

"Heh~ Value, indeed. I don't have an older brother who's the Student Council President either... So, if I have a one-on-one duel with her, will you intervene?"

Aragaki Shun didn't answer directly, but instead laid the harsh reality before her eyes—

"At this school, to get someone to withdraw voluntarily, they either have to break the rules or pass Special Exam."

"In the former approach, the Student Council itself is the official organization that adjudicates conflicts between students."

"As for the second method, Class A will definitely try every means to gain the maximum benefit from the Special Exam, and they are unlikely to change their plans because of you."

This is why Kushida Kikyo needed Aragaki Shun's support before she could get Horikita Suzune to drop out of school.

Only he could help her fend off Manabu Horikita; and only with his approval could she take advantage of the Special Exam.

It was obvious that Kushida had no real leverage; she was just trying to get something for nothing by using her cuteness.

"Think it over carefully. I don't recommend you continue doing this pointless thing."

Instead of wasting time on all this nonsense, why don't you find a new direction?

"You're only 16 years old. You have a long life ahead of you. Do you really want to drown in this kind of ideal forever?"

Shaking his head, Aragaki Shun didn't wait for Kushida's response and turned to walk into the cruise ship.

Considering they still had some connection, and since he had nothing else to do, he didn't mind wasting some breath.

Whether the other party is willing to listen or not is none of his business.

Respecting the fate of others, if Kushida truly persists in her extreme ways, Aragaki Shun can only hope that on the day she pays the price, she won't regret her choice.

The brown-haired girl watched silently, her face expressionless, as the figure of the Leader of Class A gradually disappeared.

That bastard makes it sound so easy. Does he think everyone is like him, able to succeed at everything so easily?

Meaningless things... find a new direction... the future is long... ahhhhhh!!!!

Who do you think you are?!

You're just a high school student yourself, what gives you the right to deny my aspirations!

Ugh, that arrogant guy!!!

An endless roar erupted from the depths of my heart, as if I wanted to vent all my negative emotions.

In the end Kushida could only maintain a fake, energetic smile, forcing himself to stay alert and suppress his disgust as he faced those fools who refused to interact with anyone.

She can't do anything!

You can't gain everyone's trust, and you can't drop out of school because of people you hate.

What should I do...?

"We meet again, Aragaki boy. Are you here to admire my beauty too?"