Rumors Run Wild, the Talk of Tsukishiro / Emergency Meeting, Tsukishiro's Dilemma

Hashiba Hikaru smiled faintly, "Thank you for helping me complete this task, Amasawa- senpai. Please send me this picture first."

"Okay, what are you planning to do, senior?"

As Amasawa Ichika operated the system, she spoke, but after sending the photo, she did not hear a response from the other party.

"Um?"

The girl looked up and saw Hashiba Hikaru's unpredictable expression, and a strange thought suddenly arose in her mind.

"Senior Hashiba... I don't know what you're planning to do, but if there's anything I can do for you, please feel free to tell me."

"What happens next is none of your business. You should focus on studying with Airi first. I'll be happy if you get better grades on the exam."

"What is that?"

Amasawa Ichika pouted somewhat reluctantly, "I've already helped Senior Hashiba complete such an important task, why are you still so indifferent?"

"So what do you want?"

Hashiba Hikaru's gaze instantly sharpened, and the moment her eyes fell on the other person, the boy noticed the red-haired junior in front of him suddenly tremble.

"I... I didn't mean anything by it, it's just..."

Feeling Hashiba Hikaru's cold gaze sweep over her, Amasawa Ichika found her heart racing again, much to her surprise. She was surprised by her body's reaction but couldn't control it.

"Let's leave it at that for now. I'll treat you to dinner after everything is finished."

"... Okay, sure."

Hashiba Hikaru turned around cleanly and decisively, saying in a commanding tone, "Remember to delete the documents in your hand, don't leave any evidence."

"I see."

Staring blankly as Hashiba Hikaru's figure disappeared into the dark campus, Amasawa Ichika touched his chest and murmured softly.

"... What exactly happened?"

"Why am I feeling this way when Senior Hashiba stares at me with such cold eyes...?"

Am I sick?

Chapter 734 Rumors Spread, the Rhythm of Tsukishiro.

Amasawa Ichika retrieved the photo that Hashiba Hikaru had obtained, extracted the key parts, and then logged into the School Forum using a highly privileged anonymous account.

After editing the post, the young man set a timer to publish it at 8:00 AM tomorrow.

Tomorrow is Sunday, and it will definitely cause a huge uproar on campus.

"Hikari, are you done with your work?"

Ichinose Honami had already finished showering. The girl's face was slightly flushed, and she was wearing a very thin nightgown, with wisps of steam rising from her body.

"It's all done. Has Honami finished taking a shower?"

Hashiba Hikaru turned off her phone and prepared to pick up her clothes to take a shower.

"Uh-huh."

Just as the boy opened the bathroom door, he discovered that Ichinose Honami had followed him in.

"What's wrong?"

"May I help you scrub your back, please?"

Ichinose Honami smiled warmly, her eyes crinkling with delight.

"But Honami just finished showering, right? If you help me scrub my back, you'll get my pajamas wet."

Hashiba Hikaru took off her coat with some confusion, not quite understanding her meaning.

"Yeah, then let's just not wear pajamas at all!"

Ichinose Honami suddenly looked enlightened and, in front of the boy, quickly took off her pajamas, which took only about ten seconds, and she was naked again.

"That way my pajamas won't get wet, right?"

"..."

Hashiba Hikaru was silent for a moment, then said somewhat helplessly, "Then let's just shower together."

"Uh-huh!"

Ichinose Honami closed the bathroom door and moved closer to her lover.

On Sunday mornings, as the sun slowly shines into the campus, the first to get up are always the members of the sports club. They change into their sportswear, line up, and head to the playground to start their day with a good sweat.

There's no class today, so some people plan to sleep in a little longer, while others plan to meet up with friends.

Although it's currently Special Exam period, those who have already formed teams will feel much less pressure and can enjoy the weekend.

Some students habitually open the School Forum, and the first thing they see is a pinned post that has been pushed to the front page, with a large flame icon after the title, which is proof that the post is gaining popularity.

[New rules introduced for the cross-grade exam for first and second graders; 20,000,000 Private Points await you!]

The number in the title was so enticing that people clicked on it instinctively without thinking twice.

It's fine if you don't look at it, but once you finish reading the content of the post, everyone is instantly stunned.

[Cross-Grade Joint Exam Special Exam]

[Posted by: Tsukishiro]

[Exam objective: To expel a student named Ayanokoji Kiyotaka from Class 2-D.]

Students who complete the task will receive a reward of 20 million Private Points.

[Methods are not limited; the deadline is the day the Special Exam ends.]

The post included a picture below the text; it was a paper Contract the seal of the Acting Chairman Tsukishiro at the bottom—something that cannot be counterfeited.

"What do you mean? Am I seeing things? Is this a new Special Exam?!"

"Yeah, why is the rule that Ayanokoji should be expelled? Is this a joke?"

"Could this be a rumor?"

"Look closely, there's the Chairman's seal below, how could it be fake!"

"Good grief, why is the Chairman targeting Ayanokoji? What's so special about him?"

"If you really want the other student to drop out, a first-year student could just deliberately get the lowest score, right? After all, Second Year students have to team up with first-year students."

"That's outrageous!"

"That's right, that's right."

More and more people are clicking into the School Forum, and the number of views for this post is growing at an astonishing rate.

Because it's pinned to the top, even if someone posts to push it down, it's useless; this post always stays at the very top of the forum, and you can see it as soon as you enter.

Various discussions and speculations quickly spread throughout the school as they were forwarded and discussed, and even the third-year students knew about it. Everyone was talking about Ayanokoji Kiyotaka's name and this exam with 20 million Private Points that suddenly appeared.

"Beep beep beep!"

When Hashiba Hikaru was woken up, he saw many missed calls and a row of text message notifications on his phone. Many people had seen the post and wanted to ask him if he knew any inside information.

"Hehe, so the hype has really exploded?"

Hashiba Hikaru sat up in bed, a playful smile playing on her lips.

He casually opened the small group chat with Sakayanagi Arisu and Ayanokoji Kiyotaka, posted the image of this post, and someone quickly replied.

[Hashiba Hikaru, Sakayanagi Arisu, Ayanokoji Kiyotaka group chat]

Sakayanagi Arisu: Classmate Hashiba did a great job! A lot of people in our class are already discussing this.

Ayanokoji Kiyotaka: It was the same in our Class D, and a lot of people called me.

Hashiba Hikaru: Don't worry, this matter will only escalate before noon today.

Sakayanagi Arisu: When do you think Tsukishiro will react?

Hashiba Hikaru: I guess there will be an explanation before the end of today. More importantly, those first-year students who were originally selected don't dare to make this public, because they would become the target of everyone's criticism.

Ayanokoji Kiyotaka: Is Classmate Hashiba going to carry out the operation this afternoon?

Hashiba Hikaru: That's right. I plan to contact those people on the list this afternoon. Although they were all chosen by Tsukishiro, it doesn't mean they all come from the [White Room]. They must be carefully vetted.

Sakayanagi Arisu: I'll go too.

Ayanokoji Kiyotaka: I think I'll stay home today, so as not to disrupt your plans.

Hashiba Hikaru: That's right. Until the school gives a definitive answer, Ayanokoji can try to keep a low profile, which will only make everyone think it's even stranger.

Hashiba Hikaru: After all, aside from the previous Commander Exam, Ayanokoji's presence has never been very strong, which is advantageous to our plan.

Ayanokoji Kiyotaka: I understand.

Sakayanagi Arisu: I'll come find you later, Classmate Hashiba.

Hashiba Hikaru: I'll come find you, don't do anything rash.

After turning off his phone, Hashiba Hikaru glanced at his girlfriend, who had already woken up. Her hair was messy, and she looked tired.

"Hikari, are you awake?"

Ichinose Honami yawned; her voice was still a little hoarse from making noise until after 1 a. m. yesterday.

"Hmm, I still have things to do later. Honami, do you want to get up now?"

Hashiba Hikaru got out of bed to change his clothes; he was in a very good mood.

If I'm not mistaken, Tsukishiro must be in a terrible predicament right now, since the post contains his seal pattern, which is crucial evidence that cannot be forged.

As the situation escalates, the Student Council can add fuel to the fire until it completely engulfs the entire school!

Chapter 735 Emergency Meeting: The Choices Facing Tsukishiro.

"It seems like everyone's talking about this, it's really something!"

After leaving her dormitory, Hashiba Hikaru strolled around the campus.

He encountered many people on the road discussing this matter with their companions. After all, it was a reward of 20 million Private Points. Tsukishiro had been the Acting Chairman for some time now, and everyone believed that the matter was highly credible.

Although the rules of this Special Exam were outrageous, the temptation of 20 million Private Points was too great, and many people had their eyes on Ayanokoji Kiyotaka, whether they accepted it or not.

"The first-year students are probably the most excited. I wonder how they're feeling right now."

Hashiba Hikaru was referring to the students who had been pre-selected by Tsukishiro. Originally, only they knew the secrets of this Special Exam, but now almost the entire school knows, and they have many more competitors.

The boy sent a message to Takahashi Osamu, asking him to help contact the remaining people, including Ishigami Kyo from Class A of the First Year, Yagami Takuya from Class B of the First Year, and Utsunomiya Riku from Class C of the First Year.

As for Hosen Kazuomi and Nanase Tsubasa from Class D of the First Year, they are not currently within Hashiba Hikaru's scope of investigation. He plans to try the process of elimination first, since he has already made contact with these two people before. Now, by shifting his focus and gathering more information, he can make a better judgment.

"Classmate Hashiba."

While Hashiba Hikaru was deep in thought, Sakayanagi Arisu came to join her.

The temperature is gradually warming up. The girl is wearing casual clothes today: a stylish floral jacket on top, a light gray pleated skirt on the bottom, and a pair of small leather shoes.

As for the white stockings on her thighs, they seem to be an essential item for her when she goes out, whether it's her school uniform or casual clothes, she always wears them, and they look very elegant.

"Good morning, Classmate Sakayanagi."

Hashiba Hikaru smiled and waved, leading the girl to a private room in a Family Restaurant that he had reserved for the day. He had great confidence in Takahashi Osamu, believing that the other man would definitely be able to bring all the targets over.

"Is there still no word from the school?"

The boy asked Sakayanagi Arisu, whose homeroom teacher Mashima Tomoya a very responsible teacher, and the ripples caused by this incident would definitely not leave him unmoved.

"I've already called Teacher Mashima, and he said School Board of directors is handling this matter, and the homeroom teachers have held an emergency meeting."

Sakayanagi Arisu's lips curled up slightly, showing that the girl was in a good mood.

Although Tsukishiro was the Acting Chairman, his authority and power did not completely subdue all the teachers.

After this incident, the class advisors will definitely have a bad impression of him, since planning Special Exam without authorization is an extremely serious violation.