Why Not Loosen Up That Serious Attitude of Yours Once in a While?

These words made Ryuuen serious, because he hadn't expected Horikita Suzune to be so eloquent.

Isn't this just like that guy Nakano Yuu?

That guy just loves to nitpick and defend himself.

But.

"Are you recording this, Horikita!"

Ryuuen said.

"Take your phone out of your pocket!"

"You're just trying to trick us into giving a confession, and we're all honest students. So, Horikita, since you've made a mistake, just admit it."

He felt his side was in a very safe position. After all, Kinoshita's injuries were real; he had inflicted them himself, so public opinion and the established damage were on their side. He had also instructed Kinoshita on how to give his statement.

Therefore, he made thorough preparations on his side, not wanting to give Horikita Suzune even the slightest hope.

Chabashira sighed upon hearing Ryuuen's words.

It seems that Horikita was just putting on a show of strength to get confessions from Ryuuen and the others so he could defend himself.

One recording is lost, but you can create another one that benefits you.

It can be said that Horikita has indeed made progress compared to the start of the school year.

But.

"Ryuuen, are you sure you want to demand a huge amount of points from Horikita Suzune?"

Chabashira.

Meanwhile, the Great Chabashira still has a task assigned by Nakano Yuu.

"This is truly a miscarriage of justice; it's just a settlement, compensation for us athletes."

Ryuuen, however, would not allow Horikita to record anything he shouldn't have.

"Then, Horikita, you should get ready."

Chabashira looked at Horikita Suzune and asked, "How many points do you have right now?"

In other words, even as teachers, they were powerless to help and chose to compromise?

It seems he's just a teacher for Class D.

Ryuuen thought to himself.

"Teacher!"

Horikita Suzune felt utterly dejected.

"I want to wait a little longer; I still have a chance."

Horikita struggled to speak.

"No!"

However, Ryuuen immediately said...

"My condition for negotiating with you is that Nakano Yuu cannot be involved! So you cannot contact him!"

Clearly, Ryuuen had also considered that Horikita actually had one last way out – seeking help from Nakano Yuu.

Once that guy gets involved, Ryuuen will feel unsafe, even though the current situation is in his favor. Kinoshita can simply deny everything and remain silent. But he has an inexplicable sense of unease. So he has to stop him.

"But--"

Horikita did not want to accept this situation.

So how many points do you have right now?

But Chabashira-sensei pressed on with more questions.

"Chabashira-sensei?"

Horikita looked at the teacher again. This teacher had recently sent her a message about her relationship with Nakano-kun, and Horikita remembered that she had rejected Chabashira at the time, even thinking that the teacher was meddling in other people's business.

But is this teacher now going to keep pressing her about her points?

Did I offend her back then?

Horikita couldn't be sure what the meaning of Chabashira's actions was, because it seemed like she was helping Ryuuen, or even making decisions for her.

"I was just doing this for someone else."

And Chabashira said.

"My instructions were: [Stay calm, follow Ryuuen's demands. He shouldn't expose this, so in response to Horikita's harsh demands on Ryuuen, have Horikita retaliate with double the Ryuuen.]"

"No?"

Ryuuen looked over curiously.

Horikita also looked at the Chabashira in surprise.

However, Chabashira-sensei maintained her adult dignity, saying, "Being a homeroom teacher sometimes does bring a lot of trouble, but if it's something a student asks me to do, I still have to do it."

"That person gave you specific instructions. As for the weapon, I've already prepared it for her; it's on the windowsill in the infirmary. Once you get it, you'll understand."

The Chabashira were replenished.

In other words...

Nakano Yuu made any arrangements?

Ryuuen's expression changed instantly. He moved quickly, arriving at the window in a flash, and sure enough, he noticed a recording pen on the window.

"..."

Ryuuen.

But what about this recording pen? Did Nakano Yuu get it from a girl in his class that he stole from Horikita?

It might be possible.

Because it's also a green voice recorder.

He overheard from Ibuki that Horikita had stolen a green recording pen, and this one was also green, so he suspected that Ibuki had lost the stolen recording pen, which was then picked up by Nakano Yuu and placed by the window.

If it's that voice recorder, then there's not too much to worry about. At most, it will just record Kinoshita calling Horikita's name during the match.

As long as Kinoshita continues to deny it, Horikita's side will still be unable to turn the tide.

Only.

What puzzled Ryuuen was why the voice recorder was placed by the window; had Nakano Yuu anticipated this situation?

If it's Horikita —oh no, even the teachers in Class D can send messages to Nakano Yuu now—then it might be a teacher from Class D who notified Nakano Yuu.

So, is this voice recorder the solution that Nakano Yuu came up with?

Ryuuen was filled with questions.

But.

He also had to be careful that Nakano Yuu didn't try to scam him. He deliberately left the same model of voice recorder here.

So.

I want to hear it.

Ryuuen said.

"This is not yours."

However, Chabashira was prepared. To prevent Ryuuen from damaging the recording pen, she quickly took it away.

Then she looked at Horikita Suzune.

Horikita Suzune probably guessed that even Chabashira-sensei couldn't confirm whether the recorder contained any content, or what that content was. Therefore, she was unsure whether to play it.

However, he nodded in agreement regarding his trust in Nakano Yuu.

"Since that's what he said, then let's play it."

Then, a surprising sound appeared.

[Dragon, Ryuuen, what brings you here?]

It was a girl's voice.

And that voice seemed somewhat familiar.

[Of course we're here to injure you. Since we're trying to frame Horikita, we need to be well-prepared. Make sure you haven't had your injuries checked by a doctor.]

This is the voice of Ryuuen.

Everyone understood; this was a conversation between Kinoshita and Ryuuen!

[As planned, after falling with Horikita, I was taken directly to the infirmary by other students, but the doctor wasn't there. When I fell with Horikita, I instinctively avoided any potential injury. Are you sure you really want to hurt my leg? I'm afraid of long-term consequences.]

By Kinoshita.

[Don't worry, I have years of fighting experience. Besides, we need evidence to get Horikita to hand over the points.]

By Ryuuen.

"%..."

Ryuuen.

"..."

Kinoshita.

Ryuuen's expression was strange, while Kinoshita's face showed shock.

Then Ryuuen suddenly made a move, grabbing at the recording pen with one hand.

However, Chabashira quickly stepped back to avoid it.

Clearly, as a Horikita, she is physically excellent. Moreover, she often runs into a particular student during the holidays to exercise together, and as a teacher, she shouldn't be outdone by her student.

Do we still need to hear it?

And Chabashira said.

"Destroying the recorder now won't help; Horikita has been recording all along."

If Horikita's voice recorder can only capture Kinoshita calling her name during a match, then some verbal prompting is needed to make the recorder usable.

But now, this recording can directly establish the guilt of Ryuuen and Kinoshita.

This completely exposes Ryuuen's conspiracy, including how they framed Kinoshita was injured.

If the person who falsely accused someone then reports it to the Student Council, they will definitely face even more severe punishment. In the worst-case scenario, it could even jeopardize their expulsion from school.

"Why... Ryuuen! What, what should we do?!"

Kinoshita was stunned. Clearly, she realized how passive she would be if the recording were exposed. Not only would she be harmed for nothing, but she wouldn't even be able to frame Horikita, and she herself would face punishment. The worst-case scenario would be expulsion from school.

Damn it.

What could Ryuuen do? He discovered that this exam was cursed!

Although Nakano Yuu isn't here, his toxicity is no less potent!

P. S.: Today's update: 15,000 words, 11,000 words to make up for lost time, still 8.95 million words owed.

121

Chapter 121 How about you change that serious look once in a while!

Canteen.

Nakano Yuu and Karuizawa continued eating. Although they had received a plea for help from Chabashira, considering that he had already given them evidence and weapons, if they still messed things up, then Nakano-kun could only shake his head. He really couldn't handle them.

So Nakano Yuu was completely absorbed in showing off his food, while Karuizawa, noticing his actions, felt both relieved and disappointed.

Even though there was a cute girl right next to him, he ate without any restraint.

But perhaps the other person doesn't have any other feelings for me.

After considering it for a moment, Karuizawa still spoke.