Sakura Airi Is Completely Satisfied

Ayanokoji Atsuomi spoke calmly, as if he were painting a perfect picture of the future for Hashiba Hikaru.

"A real man needs to wield power and influence. If you're willing, after graduation you can first take the civil service exam and then officially join my faction. I will work hard to train you until you turn thirty and fully support you in becoming the Governor of Tokyo."

Ayanokoji Atsuomi spoke with confidence, believing that no man could resist such temptation.

"That must be very difficult to do, right?"

Hashiba Hikaru didn't immediately refuse; instead, she wanted to hear what kind of nonsense this guy was planning to spout.

"Although it will be difficult, I believe that with your abilities, Hashiba, as long as you have my support, you will definitely be able to accomplish this and become the youngest Governor of Tokyo in history. This is a dream that countless men have longed for."

"I see."

Hashiba Hikaru nodded. He glanced at the three people who had approached. Sakayanagi Arisu seemed to be frowning and thinking about something, while Amasawa Ichika had a faint smile on his face. Only Ayanokoji Kiyotaka's expression was completely different.

His eyes remained icy cold.

He would absolutely not compromise with this man.

"What do I need to give in return if I agree to this choice?"

Since the other party has mentioned such a significant benefit, what would be the price?

"Hashiba- kun is indeed an interesting person; I can tell without you even having to tell me."

Ayanokoji Atsuomi paused for a moment before asking the question directly.

"You and Kiyotaka must be friends, right?"

Kiyotaka?

Hashiba Hikaru glanced at Ayanokoji Kiyotaka a cold aura, and suddenly found it somewhat amusing.

The relationship between the father and son had deteriorated to an appalling degree, but it was unexpected that Ayanokoji Atsuomi would still call him by his name so affectionately.

Are you referring to Ayanokoji?

"Yes, you two have known each other for a long time, haven't you? I know that."

Since it was just a phone call, Ayanokoji Atsuomi didn't know who was currently around Hashiba Hikaru.

"Yes, Ayanokoji and I are friends, and we get along quite well."

"In that case, as long as Hashiba can help me with one thing, I will fulfill all the promises I just made."

Ayanokoji Atsuomi spent so many years cultivating a [Masterpiece], so of course he couldn't give up.

"What's up?"

"Expel Kiyotaka from school."

"..."

Upon hearing this, a playful smile immediately appeared on the face of Sakayanagi Arisu sitting next to him, while Amasawa Ichika was slightly taken aback before fixing his gaze on Hashiba Hikaru's face.

As for Ayanokoji Kiyotaka, his cold aura softened considerably after hearing those words, because he knew Hashiba Hikaru very well.

Although the other party is somewhat promiscuous in their relationships, they absolutely cannot be bought off.

"Wouldn't this be a bad thing? Ayanokoji and I are good friends with similar interests. How can I let him drop out of school?"

Hashiba Hikaru paused for a moment, then asked again.

"Aren't you his father? Why did you make this choice?"

"This is my family matter, so there's no need for you, Hashiba- kun, to ponder the specific reasons."

Ayanokoji Atsuomi's current intelligence is incomplete, but he is certain that Ayanokoji Kiyotaka will not tell Hashiba Hikaru about the [White Room], as it is a very important secret.

Having personally raised Ayanokoji Kiyotaka, he had a very clear understanding of his son's personality, and the boy would never tell anyone else about it.

"Mr. Ayanokoji's request is really difficult. Ayanokoji and I are really good friends, and we've spent a lot of time together."

Hashiba Hikaru continued to lie through her teeth, leaving even Sakayanagi Arisu speechless.

"So, Hashiba, you're unwilling to accept my conditions?"

Ayanokoji Atsuomi changed his negotiation strategy, intending to put some pressure on Hashiba Hikaru.

"Of course not, what I mean is..."

Hashiba Hikaru smiled lightly and said, enunciating each word clearly, "Ayanokoji is my closest friend. If you want me to expel him... Mr. Ayanokoji's promised conditions will need to be raised further."

In other words, you have to pay more!

"Is that so?"

After hearing Hashiba Hikaru's demands, Ayanokoji Atsuomi wasn't angry at all, because he believed that if the other party continued to negotiate, it meant they wanted to talk things over, which was much better than being completely unyielding.

"What does Hashiba- kun want?"

"It's very simple."

Hashiba Hikaru's tone suddenly changed. After all, it was only a matter of time before he fell out with Ayanokoji Atsuomi. He had said so much just to make the three people present understand his thoughts.

"I've heard that Cabinet Minister wield considerable power. If Mr. Ayanokoji is willing to support me in taking this position, I'll help you get Ayanokoji expelled from school, how about that?"

"..."

Upon hearing this, Ayanokoji Atsuomi instantly realized what was happening, and a surge of anger at being tricked welled up inside him, causing his face to contort in rage.

Are you kidding me?

"Yeah, of course I was just kidding you. After all, I said from the beginning that Ayanokoji and I are good friends, and I would never betray him."

Hashiba Hikaru said something casually, and then hung up the phone.

"What a 'competent' father! He's always thinking about how to get his child to drop out of school."

The boy turned to look at the expressionless Ayanokoji Kiyotaka, "What do you think, Ayanokoji?"

"I will capture the most perfect [evidence of the scandal]."

That was his answer.

Chapter 794 Sakura Airi's Contentment

After hanging up Ayanokoji Atsuomi's call, Hashiba Hikaru smiled and looked at the two listeners beside her. Amasawa Ichika and Sakayanagi Arisu faces.

"As expected of Senior Hashiba, how dare he speak to Professor Ayanokoji like that."

Amasawa Ichika patted the boy on the shoulder, a bright smile on her face.

As someone who came from the [White Room], the image the man left her with was that of the supreme ruler of the [White Room], and no one was allowed to disobey his orders.

"Yes, after talking on the phone for so long, I bet he thinks you're really interested."

Sakayanagi Arisu her lips and chuckled softly. She was very satisfied with the boy's choice; this was the person she had her eye on!

"It was just a harmless little incident. I guess he doesn't know that I already know about the [White Room], after all, Tsukishiro doesn't know that this matter cannot be reported."

Hashiba Hikaru thought for a moment. He first learned about the White Room through Sakayanagi Arisu's explanation, and then confirmed it through Ayanokoji Kiyotaka. Essentially, it was a one-way transmission of information.

"So we have the advantage now, am I right?"

Amasawa Ichika's eyes lit up. Ever since she realized she had feelings for Hashiba Hikaru, she now felt an instinctive admiration for the boy's decision.

When the other party proposed this plan yesterday, the red-haired girl agreed almost without thinking.

"Yes, our action plan, the timing of the operation, and our intelligence gathering were all things they couldn't predict; this was the key to victory."

Hashiba Hikaru placed her hand on the table and said, word by word, "You all need to hurry up and produce the most detailed map and movement route in the next few days."

"Clear!"

Amasawa Ichika placed her small hand next to her temple and made a soldier's salute gesture.

"I will prepare carefully."

After listening to that man's phone call, Ayanokoji Kiyotaka's disgust for Ayanokoji Atsuomi intensified. After all, he sought freedom, not to become someone else's tool.

"Let's cheer each other on then."

"Good."

While Ayanokoji Kiyotaka and Amasawa Ichika began their preparations, Hashiba Hikaru had some extra free time.

He planned to spend some quality time with his girlfriends. Now that Ichinose Honami knew everything, it meant that many problems had disappeared.

"Honami knows everything?"

In the warm bedroom, Kushida Kikyo, completely naked, wrapped her arms around Hashiba Hikaru's neck and asked incredulously.

"Yes, I told her everything I was thinking, and she probably agreed..."

"Is Ichinose really going to agree? This is too much..."

On the other side of the bed, Sakura Airi, dressed in a pure white set of underwear, held Hashiba Hikaru's right arm in her arms, her pretty face flushed.

Today was another day of the Three-Person Walk. Although she was already quite familiar with this kind of thing, Sakura Airi was still a little shy.

"Honami is quite clever; he actually came up with the idea of interrogation. So, who is the seventh person you mentioned?"

Kushida Kikyo breathed softly on Hashiba Hikaru's face. The night was still long, and she decided to conserve her strength for now, otherwise she would have to surrender too soon.

"I'll keep this a secret for now. I'm telling Honami because she's my girlfriend."

Hashiba Hikaru didn't reveal all the details directly, as she wanted to respect Shiina Hiyori's wishes.

"Hmph, so we're the Stealthy Cat then?"

Seeing that Hashiba Hikaru was keeping quiet, Kushida Kikyo Sakura Airi over, intending for her to go first.

"Sakura, you go first, go and give Hikaru-kun a good punishment~"

"Hey!"

Sakura Airi's pretty face turned even redder, but she didn't refuse. Instead, she snuggled into Hashiba Hikaru's arms, wrapping her arms tightly around the boy's waist, and asked softly.

"If Ichinose agrees, then Hikaru and I can be together forever, right?"

"Yes, I will never go back on my promise to Airi."

"Very nice..."

The girl, who was whispering softly, hugged Hashiba Hikaru tightly. Although she had done many things that only a "Stealthy Cat" would do, she actually felt guilty about keeping it from Ichinose Honami.

Now that the other party has agreed to these things, she naturally doesn't need to have any more concerns.

Seeing the two of them snuggling together so affectionately, Kushida Kikyo clicked her tongue in annoyance.

After a few minutes, she couldn't resist any longer, so she leaned closer again...

Are you going to see that guy, Hashiba, today?

In the classroom of Class 2-C, Ibuki Mio looked at Shiina Hiyori, who was packing her books, and asked her with a hint of disappointment.

"Yes, Classmate Hashiba asked me out to dinner, and I'm planning to give him the book I bought last time."

When talking about her childhood, Shiina Hiyori's face showed a wistful smile.

Because of the partnership established with Class A, she no longer needs to worry about what others think when she goes to see Hashiba Hikaru, a situation the girl has always longed for.

"He's already juggling so many relationships, why is Hiyori still going to jump on him?"

Ibuki Mio really couldn't understand it. In her eyes, Shiina Hiyori was an outstanding girl, both in appearance and intellect.

A girl like this should be with an outstanding man who only has eyes for her, not chasing after a genuine "scumbag".

"It's hard to explain why I like something, I'm not really sure either."

Shiina Hiyori paused, her gentle face showing a calm yet firm expression. "I've already conveyed my feelings to him. If Classmate Hashiba accepts them, then I'll be satisfied."

"If he agrees, will you become his mistress?"

Suddenly, Ibuki Mio grabbed the girl's hand and said anxiously, "Hiyori, you really need to think this through."

"I know, Ibuki, don't be too nervous. I'm not a child."

Shiina Hiyori Ibuki Mio took her hand. Although Mio Ibuki had a fiery temper, she was a very loyal and good friend who always cared about her wholeheartedly.