Shuichi Kanda: I've Been Kidnapped! (Continued)

"Yes, if Sudo agrees, I have no objection. Besides, although the last leg is always given to the fastest runner, if Sudo can take the lead from the start, it will boost the morale of the runners following behind."

To ensure that the students could reasonably accept the change in order, Hirata even prepared reasons for them!

Oh, he really is! I'm so upset!

Of course, Shuichi Kanda wouldn't cry; he'd just watch and have fun.

"But how do you know your brother will definitely run the last leg? What if he suddenly decides to run the first leg? Wouldn't that be a loss for you? So I think you should double-check."

That's right, he's the kind of person who deliberately says things that upset people when everyone is sending their blessings!

Knowing full well that Horikita didn't have her brother's contact information, she still deliberately said these kinds of things. In Horikita's eyes, this kind of person was just someone who couldn't read the room!

As expected, upon hearing Shuichi Kanda's words, Horikita glared at her fiercely, indicating that she was very displeased.

What?

You dare glare at me!?

I was going to help you, but now you're glaring at me?

"If I didn't run into my brother, then I guess I'm just unlucky."

Shuichi Kanda's words made sense, but Horikita couldn't possibly ask her brother if he was running the last leg of the race.

"Sigh, you're no good. You even switched places with Sudo to achieve your goal, but you can't even start investigating this little thing from scratch."

Shuichi Kanda shook his head, disapproving of Horikita's actions.

"Yes, Horikita, now that everyone has agreed to run the last leg for you, I also hope that you can properly convey your desire to reconcile with your brother."

Kushida's words practically implied, "We've already given up on winning the relay race, you better go check with your brother right now."

Of course, she knew that Horikita couldn't confirm with her brother because Shuichi Kanda's words were the signal, which was why she was being so sarcastic.

Thank you so much, Shuichi! You've given me a chance to vent my anger!

Anyway, Horikita knows I hate you, so if I say a few more things, you'll probably accept it, right? Besides, even if I keep hitting your sore spots, what can you do about it?

Kushida's words made Sudo Hirata nod in agreement. After all, Kushida's words seemed to make no problem on the surface, and probably only Horikita and Shuichi Kanda could understand them.

Just as the two were relentlessly persecuting Horikita, Ayanokoji noticed something amiss.

He knew that Horikita and his older brother didn't get along, and he was one of the witnesses to what happened that night.

So, could it be that Horikita isn't unwilling to confirm her brother's competition order, but rather that she can't contact him?

"I... I don't have my brother's contact information..."

With everyone so curious, Horikita had no choice but to accept it; there was no way to hide it, especially since everyone seemed to be doing it for her own good.

You said you wanted to run the last leg to find an opportunity to reconcile with your brother, but if you didn't even investigate whether your brother was actually running the last leg before asking a classmate for the last leg, that's incredibly irresponsible.

After all, everyone is risking losing the relay race to help you.

Therefore, even Horikita had no choice but to give a direct response at this moment, but her direct response was... to tell the truth.

For a moment, the atmosphere at the scene became somewhat silent.

So how badly did these two argue that they've been in the same school for over six months but haven't exchanged contact information?

"How about we just go to the Student Council Office and ask? After all, he's the Student Council President; it should be easy to find him."

Here he comes again, Shuichi Kanda!

Although Horikita knew perfectly well that the bastard was doing it on purpose, he had no reason to react, because what the bastard said was one of the feasible suggestions.

So you really want to see me make a fool of myself, huh?

Kushida hates it when I say things that hurt me, and now you're here too? You... you're helping her?

For a moment, Horikita felt a mix of emotions. If you can help her, why can't you help me? We're friends, aren't we?

You have your brother's contact information, yet you still say those things to provoke me.

Horikita felt increasingly aggrieved the more he thought about it, so he just stared at Shuichi Kanda without saying a word, his eyes filled with stubbornness.

Shuichi Kanda's heart skipped a beat as she stared at him like that. "Holy crap, what's going on?"

"Kanda- kun, we're friends, right?"

Um?

Is this something Horikita Suzune would say? I remember you said before that we weren't your friends, just classmates, and now you're trying to kidnap me.

And you actually want to be friends with me, Shuichi Kanda? Are you going to pay a friend fee?

There's no way I can refuse in this situation. If I did, how could I, Shuichi Kanda, remain the gentlest man in Class D!?

"Aren't we friends?"

Damn it, are you forcing me?

Since you've already said that...

"Could you please ask my brother about his order of appearance in the relay race?" Horikita stared intently at Shuichi Kanda.

Damn it, you owe me something, so how come I'm the one doing you a favor now?

That bastard Horikita has actually learned to use his power to intimidate me; he's improved!

Left with no other choice, Shuichi Kanda had to admit defeat. After all, he was the gentlest man in Class D.

Of course, Shuichi Kanda wasn't going to be taken advantage of. "You ask me to help you, and I'll just help you? Wouldn't that make me lose face?"

"But Horikita, you're not planning to ask me to help you for free, are you? This isn't something for the class, it's something for you, Horikita Suzune."

Even close brothers need to keep clear accounts. This matter is very simple for me Shuichi Kanda, but it's impossible for you, Horikita Suzune. So you should think about the reward you should offer, right?

Neither Ayanokoji nor Hirata spoke when Shuichi Kanda asked for help. It's family, not friends, who unconditionally help you.

"You want to call me by my name too?"

These words immediately made Sudo look envious, and for a moment he even wanted to volunteer to ask the Student Council President for information.

However, Shuichi Kanda's reaction was this. "Fuck you! You've even learned to joke around now?"

"Let's go Kikyo."

"Etc!"

Horikita Suzune quickly called out to Shuichi Kanda, who was about to turn around, while Sudo breathed a sigh of relief.

Fortunately Kanda didn't seem interested in pursuing Horikita, otherwise I would have been in serious trouble.

Although Sudo has a bad temper, he is quite clear about some things. He is just not good at studying, not really an idiot.

What do you want me to do for you to help me?

Upon hearing Horikita's words, Shuichi Kanda instinctively glanced at Kushida. This was a golden opportunity; weren't you going to say something?

Asshole!

How could I possibly make things difficult for Horikita at a time like this?!

Kushida is all smiles on the outside, but cursing under his breath.

Damn it, why didn't that bastard Horikita fall into my hands?

This presents Shuichi Kanda a difficult problem. The question cannot be too harsh, otherwise it will damage his image, but it also cannot be too easy, otherwise it will benefit that bastard Horikita.

What kind of request could make Horikita feel uncomfortable but not seem harsh to everyone else? For a moment, Shuichi Kanda was at a loss.

Fine, I'll let you off easy this time.

"Make me dinner for a week, I'll order the dishes."

"No problem."

Horikita Suzune readily agreed, fearing that Shuichi Kanda might change his mind. After all, she had already done something similar before going to the Uninhabited Island, so it wasn't something she found hard to accept.

Then Sudo showed an envious expression again. He was so envious to be able to eat food cooked by Horikita herself!

Hirata breathed a sigh of relief, fearing that Shuichi Kanda suggest something difficult for Horikita to disrupt the class harmony.

After Horikita agreed, Shuichi Kanda immediately took out his phone and sent a text message to Horikita Manabu.

Horikita Manabu, who had just finished discussing the Sports Festival and was heading to the Student Council classroom, took out his phone and saw an unread message.

[President, you were the last runner in the 1200m Relay Race, right?]

Although he didn't know why the other party was asking this, Horikita Manabu still gave an answer. Anyway, everyone was in the Red Team, so it wouldn't hurt to talk about it. It was a recommended project, and it would be easy to change the candidate.

[Um.]

After showing Horikita Manabu Horikita Suzune had returned, she finally breathed a sigh of relief.

"Then it's decided. Horikita will run the last leg in the final 1200m Relay Race." Hirata made the final decision and changed the race schedule.

After Horikita left, Sudo immediately approached Shuichi Kanda.

"Hmm? What's wrong, Sudo?"

Seeing the other person's hesitant expression, Shuichi Kanda rather strange.

"Actually, actually... I also want to eat dishes cooked by Horikita herself."

Gritting his teeth, Sudo revealed his true thoughts.

"I see, "Shuichi Kanda thought to himself. "If that's the case, then it seems like there really is an interesting idea."

Yes, thank you, Sudo. Your suggestion gave me an idea! I just hope Horikita won't blame you when she finds out.

So, before school ended, Shuichi Kanda clapped his hands to attract the attention of the class.

"Hello everyone, I have something I'd like to say to you all."

Shuichi Kanda's words caused the students in the class, who were preparing to leave after school, to look at each other in bewilderment, but they all stopped talking at the same time.

"Well, Horikita said he plans to cook a dish for each of the five students who performed best in this exam. They can order whatever they want!"

"Varied..."

Shuichi Kanda's sudden statement left Horikita standing nearby, completely stunned. "What did you say?"

Not only was Horikita stunned, but even the students in the class were momentarily taken aback. Was this some kind of new prank?

Just as he was about to retort, he saw that Shuichi Kanda was also looking over.

"You agree, right, Horikita?"

Looking at Shuichi Kanda's smiling face, Horikita instinctively wanted to refuse. Cooking for Shuichi Kanda was completely different from cooking for anyone else.

The former has a criminal record here, but she doesn't even know who the latter is, so how could she possibly agree to it?

However, Shuichi Kanda immediately leaned over and whispered to Horikita.

"You owe me a week's worth of meals, and I'm the one who orders everything. I'm just transferring a portion of the ownership rights; you shouldn't have any objections, right?"

The underlying threat was clear: if you refuse this time, don't expect me to help you in the future!

Horikita clenched her fist tightly, then agreed, "I understand."

Shuichi Kanda nodded, then his expression suddenly changed to one of realization. "Horikita said her family owns a restaurant, so she's very skilled and you don't need to worry!"

"Yay! Kanda, thank you!"

The first to shout was Sudo, who had just said those things to Kanda, and Shuichi Kanda made such a statement right afterward!

Kanda! You really are a great person!

As Sudo cheered, many other students in the class also shouted out in response.

Although Horikita usually has a cold demeanor, to be fair, she's definitely a high-quality beautiful girl.

Long, straight black hair is the envy of almost every student. Usually, it's hard for everyone to talk to Horikita, but this time, if you can behave well in class, you can eat Horikita's cooking!

The fact that they could eat food cooked by a beautiful girl was very appealing to the boys at that moment, so they cheered without hesitation.

With things having come to this point, Horikita had no choice but to agree in order not to dampen the students' morale.

After school, Shuichi Kanda was walking to the supermarket when he was stopped by Horikita, who looked furious.

"What exactly do you want?"

"Before asking me what I want to do, why don't you think about what you've already done?" Shuichi Kanda retorted sarcastically.