About the White Room

Afterwards, the members of Class C and Class D took their seats, and then Chabashira-sensei and Kazuma Sakagami- sensei from Class C also entered the room.

"Now that everyone's here, let's begin."

After Ichinose announced the start, Shuichi Kanda first looked towards Class D.

"Now, regarding the violent incident that occurred yesterday on the rooftop of the first-year teaching building, we will begin our review. I will use questioning to clarify the specific details of yesterday's events, starting with... Class D."

"Ayanokoji, why did you go to the rooftop at that time?"

"Because I received a love letter... asking me to go to the rooftop of the first-grade teaching building at five o'clock this afternoon."

"That's what Ayanokoji said when his name was called," and then took out the love letter he had found in the shoe cabinet the previous morning.

Then, Ichinose took the letter that Ayanokoji had taken out and gave it to Shuichi Kanda.

After reading the letter, Shuichi Kanda almost burst out laughing. Was this a love letter?

Why does this look like a challenge?!

"This letter seems a bit like a challenge. Does anyone in Class C have anything to say?"

"This letter isn't a challenge; it's more accurately a love letter. It was put in Ayanokoji's shoe locker by Ibuki from our class."

The spokesperson for Class C, Shiina, gave a response from Class C.

There's no way to deny it; a simple handwriting comparison on the love letter will reveal that it was written by Ibuki.

Then, Shuichi Kanda looked at Ibuki.

"That's right, I wrote it." Ibuki admitted it readily.

"So, may I ask what the purpose of your letter is?"

Shuichi Kanda's question made Ibuki open her mouth, but she couldn't say anything.

How embarrassing!

Confessing to Ayanokoji is too embarrassing, how could I possibly say it!

So, Ibuki reached out and nudged Shiina's waist, Shiina, understanding the implication, began to answer on her behalf.

"There's only one reason a girl might write a love letter to a boy," Shiina said with a gentle smile. "It's to confess her feelings, of course."

Confession?

Shiina, do you want to hear what you're saying? Ibuki confessed to Ayanokoji? Didn't you see Ishizaki was practically bursting with suppressed laughter?

Almost everyone present, except for the students from Class C, looked at Ibuki, and then at Ayanokoji.

Then a question popped into my head: When did these two get together?

"So, could the students of Class C please recount what happened after Ayanokoji arrived at the rooftop?"

"After Ayanokoji arrived at the rooftop, Ibuki confessed her feelings to Ayanokoji, but Ayanokoji rejected her quite ruthlessly."

Afterwards, Ibuki felt so ashamed that she tried to attack Ayanokoji, but Ayanokoji knocked her unconscious.

When Ryuen saw Ibuki get hit, she immediately wanted to get revenge, but as expected, she was no match for Ayanokoji.

Upon hearing Shiina's words, Horikita Suzune on the other side could only utter utter nonsense. It was clearly you who tricked Ayanokoji up there intending to beat him up, but how come it's because Ibuki's confession failed that you acted?

However, she couldn't bring herself to speak, since the whole thing started when Ayanokoji secretly installed a listening device under the Class C teacher's podium.

Installing listening devices in other classes is a violation of school rules, and if it is exposed, there will definitely be punishment, and Class D will also be implicated.

Moreover, according to Shuichi Kanda, Chabashira-sensei was also involved in this matter. Once it is exposed, Class D will be in a disadvantageous position. Therefore, Horikita could only sit in his seat and listen to the other party's nonsense without saying a word.

Meanwhile, Shuichi Kanda, in the main position, smiled, wanting to know what kind of story Shiina could come up with.

Why was Ryuen on the rooftop?

"Because Ryuen also likes Ibuki, but then she heard that Ibuki was going to confess to Ayanokoji."

"Then, about the security camera?"

"Because Ibuki is very shy, she deliberately darkened the camera lens."

No, no, Shuichi Kanda felt he couldn't hold back any longer.

Shiina, you really are someone who has read a lot of books; you can even make up stories like this.

And Ryuen has fallen for Ibuki?

Before you say that, shouldn't you take a look at Ibuki's expression right now?

No wonder Ryuen didn't come; he must have felt too ashamed to face anyone after hearing about your battle, so he didn't come.

"Does Class D have anything to say?"

"Just like Class C said, after I rejected Ibuki's confession, Ibuki rushed at me. I thought she was going to hit me, so I subdued her. Later, Ryuen and the others tried to hit me, so I fought back."

So you admit it, Ayanokoji!

However, admitting it isn't wrong, after all... both sides have things they don't want to reveal.

"Let me sort this out..." Shuichi Kanda raised his hand to stop them from continuing. "So, Ryuen likes Ibuki, but Ibuki decides to confess to Ayanokoji. After being rejected by Ayanokoji, she becomes Ayanokoji Ibuki in return. Seeing the girl she likes being attacked, Ryuen jumps out from the Ayanokoji, but is also killed by him. Is that correct?"

"It's embarrassing, but that's really how it is."

Hiyori Shiina and acknowledged Shuichi Kanda's conclusion.

What the hell is this love triangle?

Why don't you say that Ryuen liked Ayanokoji, and then Ayanokoji agreed to Ibuki, so Ryuen got angry and wanted to kill Ayanokoji?

"Did you write it down, Honami?"

"Yes!"

"Regarding Class D... does Ayanokoji have anything to add?"

No, not at all.

Ayanokoji shook his head; for him, this was the best outcome.

"If that's the case, then it means that not only did Class C attack first, but they also outnumbered the enemy, so Ayanokoji's act of self-defense is valid."

"Theoretically, that's correct, but I hope Vice President Kanda can take into account that Ryuen might be acting irrationally after seeing the girl he likes being beaten before making a judgment."

Since Class C had already admitted their mistake, Class D couldn't pursue the matter any further.

Although it was Class C who lured Ayanokoji to beat him up, in the end, Ayanokoji ended up beating him up, and Ryuen's injuries were quite severe.

It would be best if this matter could just be dropped.

Class C and Class D wanted to settle things peacefully, since both sides had leverage over the other, while the Student Council wanted a complete record of the incident.

Since Class C has already provided a seemingly reasonable and complete account of what happened, there is no need for any of the three parties to pursue the matter further.

"Since that's the case, let me explain the specific punishments for both sides. Of course, this is also the Student Council President's decision." Shuichi Kanda forcefully dragged Nagumo into the matter. "This incident didn't cause too much of a stir, so there won't be Class Points for the fight. However, given that Class C has blacked out the security camera footage, you'll be responsible for cleaning it up as soon as possible. As for medical expenses... since you started fighting, you should be prepared to bear the consequences of your injuries. Take care of it yourselves."

"In addition, all students involved in the fight must write a 10,000-word self-criticism, to be completed before school ends this Friday. Honami, you are in charge of collecting them."

"Yes!"

Chapter 220 About the White Room

And so, the routine Deliberation Council came to an end.

Afterwards, Shuichi Kanda and Ichinose went to the Student Council room and handed over the story that Class C had written and the results of their handling to Nagumo.

"Now, Kanda should understand my stance, right?"

Nagumo held the meeting report handed to him by Ichinose, looking at Shuichi Kanda with a half-smile.

Sure enough, this guy thought I had started this incident to test him.

However, this wasn't a mistake, as it was indeed one of Shuichi Kanda's objectives.

Shuichi Kanda's three main objectives in instigating this incident were to test Ayanokoji, test Nagumo, and resolve Ryuen's troubles.

However, there was one Shuichi Kanda hadn't expected. Although he knew that Ayanokoji was physically excellent, he didn't expect him to be such a good fighter, managing to wipe out the entire Ryuen gang.

His original plan was for Ryuen to beat up Ayanokoji and then clean up the mess himself, but instead, Ayanokoji beat up Ryuen and then cleaned up the mess himself.

Although the final goal was achieved, I still feel like something is missing.

"Yes, I understand perfectly. As long as future fights aren't as serious as this one, Chairman Nagumo won't interfere, right?"

"That's right, so Kanda, you'd better watch out. I remember you're not in very good health, so I won't stand up for you if you get beaten up."

A threat, a blatant threat.

"I won't trouble President Nagumo with this. Perhaps it's precisely because of my poor health that no one will dare to attack me."

This is what it means to confront someone head-on.

If someone hits me, I'll stage an accident to extort money. What's the big deal? I can afford to lose face, but can you afford to drop out of school?

After leaving the Student Council Office, Shuichi Kanda saw Hiyori Shiina waiting outside the door.

"Thank you so much for this, Kanda- kun."

Shuichi Kanda came out, Shiina came up to him and expressed her gratitude directly.

"I haven't done anything to deserve thanks, so there's absolutely no need to thank me."

"No, I meant that I'm grateful to Ryuen for making her realize that there are always people more capable than herself." Hiyori Shiina still had a smiling face, looking very gentle.

"Hey, Shiina, what are you talking about? It was Ayanokoji who cleaned up Ryuen, not me."

"However, although Ryuen and the others are keeping quiet about it, I think it was Kanda who instigated Ryuen to go after Ayanokoji, right? And even if Ayanokoji gets beaten up by Ryuen, Kanda will probably clean up the mess, right?"

Wow, this child is so perceptive!

"Who knows?" Shuichi Kanda smiled. "But Shiina, your story is quite well-crafted; there are absolutely no logical flaws."

"Thank you for the compliment, I have read quite a few books after all." Shiina readily accepted the Shiina. "Oh, right, I have some things to take care of with Class C, so I'll be going now."

Watching the other person's departing figure, Shuichi Kanda shook his head.

"Was this really started by Shuichi?" Ichinose tilted her head curiously.

"I only told Ryuen that Ayanokoji was the one who installed the bugging device in their class; I had no involvement whatsoever in what happened afterward."

Shuichi Kanda denied it.

Ichinose shook his head helplessly; this single piece of information was enough to get Ryuen moving.

In the evening, Shuichi Kanda stayed alone in his dormitory to exercise. Since obtaining the Black Belt, Shuichi Kanda night in order to prolong his usage time.

Knock knock knock!

As expected, there was a knock on the door. Who could it be?

Ryuen? Or Ayanokoji?

After opening the door, Shuichi Kanda found that the two people outside were not the ones he had guessed, but Sakayanagi Arisu, the leader of Class B.

"Oh, what a rare guest! What can I do for you?"

"Aren't you going to invite me in? It's still quite cold outside."

Although Sakayanagi Shuichi Kanda could tell that she didn't seem to be in a good mood.

"If it's cold, why not wear more clothes?"

After making a blunt remark about Sakayanagi, Shuichi Kanda still let her into the house.

"Would you like something to drink? Tea or coffee?"

Shuichi Kanda plugged in the electric kettle and then opened his drawer.

"A hot cocoa, please."

Shuichi Kanda moment, then closed the drawer and opened the other one.

"How capricious of you! Aren't you afraid I won't have enough here?"

"That's impossible, because Masumi really likes this."

Shuichi Kanda glanced at Sakayanagi sitting on the bed, then waited for the water to boil before brewing two cups of cocoa and placing them on the table.

"So, what brings you here?"

Shuichi Kanda sat in his computer chair and looked at Sakayanagi Arisu across from him.