Ryuen, You're Pretty Bold!

However, since the other person had greeted him, Shuichi Kanda couldn't very well say that, and besides, this wasn't the time to ask about such things, so he nodded and said, "Hello, Chairman Sakayanagi."

As for how the other person knew him, Shuichi Kanda didn't care. He couldn't very well have that guy Sakayanagi Arisu tell his dad that he bullied her.

However, he just said it had been a long time since we last met. Did we meet before?

I'll go in first.

After saying this Chairman Sakayanagi pushed open the door and entered.

After the door closed again, Shuichi Kanda more.

Unfortunately, although Chairman Sakayanagi had an argument with Ayanokoji's father after entering, Kanda Shuichi Kanda and the others did not obtain any more useful information.

All that is known is Ayanokoji Sakayanagi apparently worked for Ayanokouji's father before.

Ultimately, this person named Sakayanagi seems to have convinced Ayanokoji's father to give up on having Ayanokoji drop out of school.

Then, Ayanokoji's father came out of the room first, and left without even glancing at Shuichi Kanda and Chabashira Sae.

A few minutes later, Ayanokoji and Chairman Sakayanagi also came out. After a brief greeting, Chairman Sakayanagi left, leaving only the three of them.

"Chabashira-sensei, you really are a liar. You have no ability to make me drop out of school, do you?"

"I don't want to be told that by a liar like you." Chabashira Sae remained unmoved by Ayanokoji's words. "That's right, I don't have the power to expel you, so you're free. Anyway, you haven't done anything for Class D, have you?"

Chabashira Sae's words immediately shut Ayanokoji up. Indeed, he had only put in a little effort during the Sports Festival.

"Hmm, is there anything else I know that's not true?"

Shuichi Kanda pinched his chin with his hand and tilted his head.

"Yes, I once threatened to drop out of Ayanokoji to make Ayanokouji do something for the class, but now it seems like it was all for nothing."

Chabashira Sae readily confessed to what she had done.

"Threatening students is not something a teacher should do, Sae- chan."

Shuichi Kanda shook his head. "Luckily you didn't threaten me, otherwise..."

"That's true, I'm sorry, Ayanokoji."

Ayanokoji was quite surprised that a teacher, as an adult, could apologize to Ayanokoji.

After all, in the place where he lived, adults never apologized, even when they made mistakes.

Regardless, he could now live freely at school, which brought Kiyotaka Ayanokoji a sense of relief.

"You guys go back first, I'll go inside and tidy up," Chabashira Sae said to Shuichi Kanda and Ayanokoji.

"OK."

"Goodbye."

The two left the Counseling Room, then went back to the classroom to get their bags before leaving the school.

"Ayanokoji, I have a question for you."

"So, what's the problem?"

"What is the White Room?"

Shuichi Kanda's words made Ayanokoji stop in his tracks.

Where have you heard this word before?

Seeing Ayanokoji's slightly serious expression, Shuichi Kanda eyebrow.

"Didn't you say that yourself?"

Did I say that myself?

Ayanokoji began to think. He had never mentioned the White Room since he entered the school. The last person who knew about this place was Sakayanagi Arisu.

However, the other party shouldn't have any connection with Kanda.

Therefore, there is only one possibility that can be considered...

"You were eavesdropping?"

Ayanokoji felt completely numb.

Was the soundproofing in that Counseling Room really that bad?

No, it shouldn't be. Does that mean there are school security cameras inside?

That's impossible. Given that man's alertness, he couldn't possibly not have noticed the camera in the room, so...

Did Shuichi Kanda plant listening devices or something in that house?

"Did you install listening devices or something in the house?"

Faced with Ayanokoji's question, Shuichi Kanda but remained silent.

Is Kanda targeting me?

It shouldn't be, because that man's visit must have been very sudden, and he certainly couldn't have prepared in advance, even for Chabashira-sensei.

So, his planting of the listening device there wasn't targeted at me, meaning I suffered an undeserved misfortune?

"Kanda, I know you're smart, smarter than any high school student I've ever met. But I advise you not to try to pry into my affairs."

Everyone has secrets they want to keep, and when Shuichi Kanda stepped into Ayanokoji's territory, Ayanokoji immediately issued a warning.

"Is that so? What if I insist on investigating?"

"Then be prepared to be defeated by me," Kiyotaka Ayanokoji said emotionlessly.

"Really? I'm looking forward to it." Shuichi Kanda smiled, then walked away first. "However, it would have been better if you had said that before the exam. That way, I could have just sent you away."

Then, ignoring Kiyotaka Ayanokoji's reaction, Shuichi Kanda took out his phone and sent a message to someone.

[I've found him for you. The person who planted the listening device is Kiyotaka Ayanokoji from Class D. ]

The recipient of the letter was naturally Ryuen Kakeru from Class C.

Chapter 215 Ryuen, you're so brave!

After school, while planning how to find Ryuen, the Ryuen who planted the listening device, he received a message from Shuichi Kanda.

[I've found him for you. The person who planted the listening device is Kiyotaka Ayanokoji from Class D. ]

Ryuen's first reaction upon seeing this message was: Ayanokoji? Who's that?

Then he remembered—wasn't this the goldfish poop that always followed Suzune around?

Did he plant the bugging device?

[You're not just messing with me out of boredom, are you?]

Ryuen Shuichi Kanda.

Of course not, there's no benefit for me in lying to you, is there?

[Of course, for example, if you want to use me to test someone.]

Upon seeing Ryuen's reply, Shuichi Kanda was somewhat speechless.

These days, nobody believes you when you tell the truth.

And Ryuen, how did you suddenly become so smart?

[Anyway, that's all I have to say. Believe it or not is up to you. Oh, by the way, when are you going to make your move against me? I can't wait.]

Seeing the provocative text Shuichi Kanda, Ryuen couldn't help but bulge the veins on his forehead.

In fact, compared to Shuichi Kanda enemy in the open, Ryuen would naturally prefer to catch the rat hiding in the shadows first.

After all, it's easy to dodge a spear in the open, but hard to guard against an arrow in the dark, and Ryuen is well aware of this principle.

Besides, there are benefits to dealing with that guy first. You wanted me to test him, right? Then I'll just ruin him!

Do you really think I'll act according to your wishes?

So, is that guy's name Kiyotaka Ayanokoji?

An Akito? Dealing with them would be a piece of cake, wouldn't it?

The next day, this message circulated throughout the school.

"I heard someone installed a listening device under the podium in Ryuen classroom."

"Who's so bold as to do something like this?"

"Compared to this, don't you think Ryuen is really embarrassed this time? They actually let someone plant that kind of thing right under their noses."

"Now that you mention it, that makes sense. But then again, so Ryuen has been looking for the person who planted the listening device in their class these past few days, right?"

"It's possible, it's possible..."

In the first-grade school building, everyone was talking about this matter early in the morning, and it was said that the news came from Class C, making it extremely credible.

Shuichi Kanda, who had just arrived at the school, naturally heard about this.

Ryuen is quite capable; they took immediate action.

That's right, in Shuichi Kanda's view, this message was released by Ryuen himself, and as for the purpose, it's very simple.

He wanted Ayanokoji to know that Ryuen was looking for him.

Just as a wanted criminal would panic when he knows the police are after him, Ryuen wanted to make the guy who planted the listening device panic as well.

Upon entering the classroom, Shuichi Kanda noticed that Class D was different from usual today.

The reason, of course, is that Ayanokoji, that perpetually single guy, has suddenly gathered around several people.

There's Yamauchi, Ike, and a girl named Maya Sato. This woman, like Karuizawa, is a gyaru-type girl, and she's fairly good-looking. She and Karuizawa have a good relationship.

What happened?

"Hey! Ayanokoji, is that a love letter?"

"A pink envelope with a lipstick mark—it's definitely a love letter!"

Yamauchi and Ike's voices were filled with resentment.

Indeed, how could they be willing to accept that Ayanokoji, whom they had always looked down upon, had actually found love before them?

"No way? It's not just me who's discovered Ayanokoji's charm?"

This is Maya Sato, who seems to be a girl pursuing Ayanokoji. I heard Karuizawa mention this before.

It's probably because Ayanokoji runs fast and is handsome...

Ha, shallow woman.

"Um, they just said they wanted to meet me on the rooftop at 5 PM." That was Ayanokoji's reply.

Upon hearing these words, Shuichi Kanda immediately understood what had happened.

Someone delivered a love letter to Ayanokoji?

Or is it at this time?

Shuichi Kanda almost burst out laughing.

Ryuen, you 'Ryuen really something else, resorting to such despicable tactics.

However, for the average student, this method is more effective the more it is used.

So, Ayanokoji, what do you plan to do? Will you go to the appointment? Or will you trample on someone else's feelings and simply ignore them?

If you ignore this completely, you'll lose your "normal person" image, Ayanokoji!

"You seem a little impatient."

After Shuichi Kanda sat down and put his bag away, he spoke to Horikita, who was sitting next to him.

Incidentally, not long after the Final Exam, the class rearranged its seating. Shuichi Kanda was placed to Horikita Suzune's left, while Ayanokoji was placed somewhat forward.

Therefore, Ayanokoji definitely couldn't hear the conversation between Shuichi Kanda and Horikita.

"Their celebration of youth is none of my business, but can't they at least pay attention to the time? The preparatory bell is about to ring."

"Really? Looks like I almost missed it."

Horikita rolled her eyes and ignored Shuichi Kanda, silently putting away the book she was reading and taking out the textbook she would need for the first class.