End - A Promise to Fly Toward the Future.

"If you lose, you lose."

Kujo Hayato stood very straight, never looking directly at Higashiyama Majo's face.

"Hehe."

"Take away!"

The leading man from the Investigation Bureau shouted something, and two burly Investigation Bureau members immediately came forward and grabbed Kujo Hayato's arms on either side.

"Hashiba, I believe we will have the opportunity to meet again."

"Yeah?"

Hashiba Hikaru.

"Then let me look forward to it."

Chapter 1 End - The Promise to Fly to the Future.

After Kujo Hayato was taken away by the Investigation Bureau, Sakayanagi Narimori and school staff gathered around to inquire about Hashiba Hikaru's health.

Upon learning that the boy was alright, the silver-haired man immediately held an internal discussion with the teachers.

The exam was greatly affected by Kujo Hayato's intrusion. Whether it was the sudden appearance of the man in black or the threat of a gun, everyone's emotions remained in a state of extreme tension.

After discussion, the final decision was to terminate the exam.

The school used the Investigation Bureau's communication equipment to contact a Cruise Ship was anchored on another island and brought everyone back. What followed was a week-long Cruise Ship trip to soothe the students' frightened hearts.

Cheers began to erupt on the island. Hashiba Hikaru walked up to the girls with a gentle smile on her face.

"Is the light truly over?"

Ichinose Honami, as the official girlfriend, immediately took the boy's arm.

"Yes."

He watched the helicopter slowly take off, a summer breeze brushing against his face.

The boy let out a long sigh and said with unwavering determination.

"It's over, it's all over."

"We no longer have to worry about problems from outside the school."

Okay~

The Cruise Ship slowly docked, and Shibata Sou's shout rang in the boy's ears.

"Don't just stand there, everyone! Let's get on board and enjoy our summer vacation!"

"Ohhhh!!!"

Time flies, winter goes and spring comes.

Tokyo Advanced Nurturing High School once again welcomed its new students.

In the spacious Grand Auditorium, members of the Student Council and the Disciplinary Committee were maintaining order. A tall, black-haired girl, as the head of the Disciplinary Committee, stood quietly beside the podium wearing an armband.

Hashiba Hikaru stood on the podium, and as the Student Council President, he was about to give a speech.

He shook the speech manuscript in his hand, put down the slightly creased paper, and slowly raised his head.

The young man's handsome face hadn't changed much from the previous year, but with a year of more experience, his demeanor had become much more reserved.

Time flies, the boy thought.

After the battle on the Uninhabited Island, Kujo Hayato, who was taken away, did not go to prison.

He seems to have reached some new agreement with Higashiyama Majo, sacrificing a portion of the Kujo Family's assets to preserve his last shred of dignity.

Ayanokoji Atsuomi's "White Room" was completely destroyed by the Investigation Bureau. The man, who had lost a leg and an arm, was eventually sent to a special management facility. Although he still retained a minimum degree of freedom, he had to live under surveillance.

After their summer Cruise Ship trip, everyone returned to their familiar school campus.

Competition among classes, competition for rankings.

Everything felt so familiar, yet it also felt like a lifetime ago.

"Hello everyone."

Hashiba Hikaru tapped the microphone and looked down at the students below.

Hundreds of eyes were fixed on this side, and in the line he had walked up, one gaze stood out brightly. A pink-haired girl wore a gentle smile on her face, like a blooming aster flower.

As for the other students, many eyes were also closely following his figure.

Those girls all had the closest relationships with Hashiba Hikaru; tender feelings had long since taken root and grown into towering trees.

"Although there is still a lingering chill in the air, on behalf of myself, I welcome you all to become new members of this school in this warm spring."

Hashiba Hikaru recited slowly.

"High school is an important stage in personal growth, and everyone will have unique memories. You may encounter problems that only you will face."

"However, I believe that only by accepting these tests can everyone become better people."

"Our school adheres to an absolute meritocracy, as you are probably already aware of."

The boy's gaze slowly swept over the first-year students whose faces still looked somewhat immature.

Class A, Class B, Class C, Class D.

"No matter what the future holds, please embrace this part of your life with the best of hopes."

Hashiba Hikaru glanced at the ray of sunlight streaming into the Grand Auditorium.

"Besides that, I hope we'll have the chance to meet again in the future; that would surely be one of the most wonderful things in life."

"Above."

"Student Council President, Hashiba Hikaru."

[The End.]