In Classroom of the Elite, but in the Underworld Chapter 19

Yes, he already knew that Eito was holding back; otherwise, he would be lying in a hospital bed undergoing surgery right now.

"I'll give you five minutes to think it over slowly. Good luck, Sudo-dono."

Eito sat back down in his chair, crossed his legs, and began to rest with his eyes closed.

The air fell silent.

Sudo looked up at the man sitting in the chair.

Although he hadn't said anything, the aura of casual yet powerful confidence radiating from him made Sudo feel an involuntary sense of reverence.

Who exactly was this person, and why was he so strong?

For the first time, Sudo felt a sense of curiosity toward another man.

If he were willing to submit, could he also become as strong as him?

What exactly was he hesitating for?

Was it that damn pride again? Damn it!

Just then, he heard faint words coming from the other man:

"A truly strong person must learn to control their emotions. Sudo, do you consider yourself strong?"

Strong?

What even defines strength?

Is a strong person someone who displays their martial prowess to others, or is it someone who remains unshaken even when others slander them?

Yes, only by possessing both can one be a true powerhouse.

Eito opened his eyes and came to crouch in front of him once more:

"Sudo, you are weak. Your heart is as fragile as a blank sheet of paper. At the slightest provocation from others, you fly into a rage. Before you get angry next time, why not think about why you care so much about other people's opinions? Are they your girlfriend?"

"I just..." Sudo opened his mouth to deny it, but upon meeting Eito's eyes, he swallowed the words he wanted to say.

Those eyes were clear and transparent, yet held a warmth that could touch the heart.

He could feel it; this person might genuinely be looking out for him.

"Fine, I surrender."

He didn't fully understand what Eito had said yet, but he felt that as long as he stayed by this person's side—

He would definitely be able to—

Definitely be able to become a strong person.

"However," Sudo insisted stubbornly, "I won't be your dog. Let that idiot Yamauchi be the dog."

"Hey, who are you calling an idiot!"

Yamauchi, who had been watching from afar, ran back over to the two of them. Having happened to overhear Sudo's words, Yamauchi was immediately incensed.

Seeing that Sudo seemed to have surrendered, his admiration for Eito rose to another level.

Thus, he couldn't help but fawn over Eito:

"Boss, you're amazing! You subdued this moron Sudo in one go!"

These words caused a few black lines to appear on Eito's forehead.

Is this guy here to cause trouble?

The person involved was still right there, making him look like a con artist.

Eito said with a cold face:

"Sudo, as your first trial, why don't you practice on Yamauchi?"

"Understood, Master, but... right now..." Sudo looked at his body, which was in too much pain to stand, and said dejectedly.

Eito accepted the title without objection, then nodded and turned to face Yamauchi:

"Then I'll train you instead, Yamauchi. You've been watching for so long—is your skin itching? Do you want to experience what Sudo felt?"

"Ah, no, no, how could that be... I was wrong, I'm rolling, I'm rolling away right now!"

Yamauchi's eyes widened in panic, and he scrambled away like a monkey.

Eito didn't say anything and looked back at Sudo:

"I'll help you to the infirmary. Come on, give me your hand—"

"Uh, thanks."

Sudo said, his face turning red, and reached out his hand.

Homo? Why are you blushing?

Eito felt a chill run down his spine.

However, remembering that his sexual orientation in the original work was normal and that he even fell for Suzune, he breathed a sigh of relief.

But this time, it wouldn't happen, because the person who had changed Sudo this time was himself.

With that, he supported Sudo as they walked toward the infirmary.

What the two of them didn't know was that.

Not far behind them, a person stepped out from behind a wall.

Bathed in the setting sun, his tall, upright shadow was cast upon the ground.

Wearing intellectual black-rimmed glasses, he watched their retreating backs with sharp eyes.

He was the current student council president, Suzune's older brother, Horikita Manabu.

Chapter 25: Sudo's Return

"I'm sorry!"

On the second day after Sudo had fully recovered.

On the podium during morning homeroom.

The once arrogant Sudo stood there, bowing his head low.

This scene stunned everyone.

Some people even rubbed their eyes to make sure they weren't seeing things, wondering if the person on stage was actually Yamauchi?

But Sudo's next words dispelled their doubts:

"I've caused everyone trouble over the past few days. From now on, I will attend class seriously and follow school rules."

"Eh?"

Ike said in surprise: "Sudo, did you take the wrong medicine?"

"What did you say?"

Sudo glared back with fierce eyes, making Ike shiver and not dare to speak again.

Realizing his attitude was wrong, Sudo lowered his head again, his tone even softer than before:

"I truly feel that I was wrong. Please give me a chance."

"..."

No one in the class said a word.

Sudo's change in attitude was too drastic, making it hard to accept for a moment. Some even suspected he was pretending to apologize and was actually planning something bad again.

Just then, the class angel, Kikyo, stepped forward:

"Since Sudo-kun is willing to admit his mistake, let's forgive him. After all, everyone makes mistakes. Let's give him a chance first, okay, everyone?"

The students whispered among themselves below the stage.

Hirata also stepped forward:

"Let's forgive Sudo-kun. Sudo is also a member of our class, and if something happens, it's our collective responsibility."

Hearing Hirata's words, Sudo looked at him, feeling somewhat moved.

This playboy, in his eyes, was actually speaking up for him.

Because of jealousy, that handsome face he used to hate the most now looked exceptionally endearing.

Hirata, I was wrong about you. You're a good guy.

In the end, the students chose to forgive Sudo.

After all, even if they didn't forgive him, what could they do? Would not forgiving him make Sudo stop causing trouble?

Just as the matter seemed to be coming to an end, Kikyo asked a question:

"Sudo-kun, why did you want to apologize?"

"Yeah, Sudo, why are you apologizing?"

"Sudo, you didn't really take the wrong medicine, did you?"

"Uh, I..." Sudo instinctively looked at Eito, but seeing that the other party wasn't even looking at him, and remembering the plan they had agreed upon yesterday, he said, "It's because... um, right, I suddenly realized it. I don't want to be expelled; I want to study hard with everyone."

Clap, clap, clap.

Kikyo started clapping first, and after a moment of hesitation, the others followed suit.

Looking at the enthusiastic applause from below, Sudo was stunned.

"..."

A warm current flowed through his heart.

"Everyone... I..."

"Sudo, why are you crying?"

"Yeah, how old are you? Have some shame."

Although they said that, the people joking were beaming with smiles.

If there had been some suspicion before, Sudo's tears at this moment made them completely let their guard down.

They had truly accepted Sudo.

Sudo wiped his eyes and stubbornly insisted:

"Hmph, I wasn't crying!"

With that, he walked back to his seat.

As he passed Koenji's desk, the latter blocked his path with his foot, wearing a meaningful smile:

"It seems you do have some redeeming qualities after all. I guessed wrong before, but there must be someone else who made you change, am I right, Sudo-boy?"

"None of your business."

Sudo stepped over his foot and sat back down in his seat.

However, Sudo didn't notice that when Koenji spoke, his own inadvertent glance toward Eito had already given Koenji the answer.

"This is getting more and more interesting." He could no longer hear this sentence.

"So, from now on, I will be tutoring the three of you."

In the study room after school, Eito sat in his chair, holding the review materials and looking at the group.

"Eh, tutoring again..." Ike complained.

He looked at his other two friends:

"Hey, are you guys just going to give in like this? This is tutoring, tutoring."

Yamauchi shook his head and said nothing.

Although he hated tutoring, he couldn't ignore Eito's words.