"...Sakayanagi, it's been a long time. Seven or eight years, hasn't it?" Ayanokoji Atsuomi said with a hint of nostalgia as he looked at Chairman Sakayanagi, who had hurried over.
"Has it really been that long since I took over as Chairman from my father? Time certainly flies." Sakayanagi sat in the seat Sawahara had vacated, similarly reflective.
"The purpose of Teacher Ayanokoji's visit this time..." Just as he began speaking, there was another knock on the reception room door.
"Principal, I've brought Ayanokoji-kun..." Chabashira Sae's voice came from the doorway, and Ayanokoji Kiyotaka entered with her.
"Come in."
"Chairman?"
Chabashira looked at Sawahara and Chairman Sakayanagi in surprise. Hadn't the principal been the one to notify her?
"Thank you for your hard work, Chabashira-sensei. You may return and rest now." Chairman Sakayanagi wore a gentle, approachable smile.
"Yes, then please excuse me." Chabashira's gaze lingered briefly on Sawahara. She bowed, then turned and left the reception room.
"Hehe, Sawahara-kun, the school does not permit romantic relationships unbecoming of students. You should be more careful about certain things." Chairman Sakayanagi spoke with a meaningful smile.
"Of course. I have always supported the school's rules." Sawahara considered the implication behind Chairman Sakayanagi's words. Had he noticed something unusual about Chabashira? Or was this because of Sakayanagi Arisu?
"Although outstanding young men naturally attract the attention of many women, they should still conduct themselves properly."
"I wonder whether Nagumo-senpai has ever heard such advice?" After all, Nagumo's chaotic relationships with women were famous throughout the school.
"..." What did his messing around have to do with me? It wasn't like he had targeted my daughter. He had only said that because he had recently noticed that Arisu's mood seemed off and wanted to give him a warning in advance.
"I believe Nagumo-kun