So That's How It Is? (Continued)

Are you afraid of being dragged down by others, or are you afraid that people will find out about your background in Baise?

Shuichi Kanda didn't call him out on it; everyone knows what he's thinking.

Upon arriving at the elevator, the two ran into Shinohara, a classmate. Although they weren't particularly close, they were classmates after all, so they greeted each other.

Good morning. *2

"Good morning. It's a bit unusual that Kanda- kun is out so early."

Upon hearing Shinohara's words, Shuichi Kanda's eye twitched slightly. "In your minds, I'm just someone who arrives at school on time every day and leaves on time?"

"Hehe."

Shuichi Kanda knew the other party meant no harm, so he didn't pay too much attention to it.

Upon arriving in the lobby, as soon as the elevator doors opened, Shuichi Kanda saw Ichinose, and Ichinose also saw Shuichi Kanda at the same time, so she immediately waved to Shuichi Kanda with a happy expression.

Shuichi Kanda also walked over with a smile.

Good morning, Honami.

"Good morning, Shuichi. You're up early today." Shuichi Kanda, having already used the phrase three times, was at a loss for words.

"Well, I have something to take care of. Did you wait for me specifically?"

Generally speaking, Ichinose goes to school very early and doesn't wait for Shuichi Kanda.

There was no way around it; she not only had to manage class affairs but also help Shuichi Kanda with Student Council work. Plus, Shuichi Kanda usually arrived at school late, so waiting for him would be too late.

However, Shuichi Kanda sent a message very early today, so she decided to wait. As for why she didn't go to Shuichi Kanda's room, there was a reason for that.

It would be rather awkward if he saw Kushida or Kamuro in Shuichi Kanda's room.

If Shuichi Kanda knew what she was thinking, he would definitely tell her not to worry about it.

She had planned to wait a few more minutes, and if Shuichi Kanda didn't come down, she would go to school. But as soon as she came down, Kanda arrived, showing remarkable chemistry.

Have you had breakfast?

"Yes, I drank milk and ate bread."

Have you decided on the team formation?

"Yes, Classmate Sakayanagi invited me yesterday, but I haven't accepted yet."

And so, Ichinose and I chatted as we walked to school.

See you after school.

"Okay, see you after school."

When he arrived at Class A's classroom, Shuichi Kanda found that the person he was looking for was already there, so instead of going back to the classroom, he walked up to the person.

"Could I borrow some time, Koenji?"

Upon hearing Shuichi Kanda's words, Koenji put down the mirror in his hand and turned to look at Shuichi Kanda.

"I was wondering whether I should go to you first or you should come to me first. It seems I have more patience after all. Hmm, even with patience, I look beautiful today."

Shuichi Kanda expressed curiosity about this.

Koenji Shuichi Kanda wasn't surprised that Kōenji had planned to come looking for him, but he was surprised that Kōenji actually intended to do so.

"You should already know why I'm looking for you. What do you want from me?"

"About this..." Koenji looked around the classroom and then suggested, "Let's go outside and talk about it."

Is there something you can't let anyone hear?

However, Shuichi Kanda didn't ask. If it were a matter that could be discussed directly, given Koenji's personality, he definitely wouldn't have asked Shuichi Kanda to go out.

Shuichi Kanda followed Koenji to the end of the corridor, where Koenji stopped, leaned against the wall, and his usual relaxed and carefree expression vanished, replaced by a very serious one.

Shuichi Kanda seen a similar expression on his face once before, when Yamauchi was expelled from school and grabbed a chair to smash at him, which Yamauchi then caught and used to fight back.

However, compared to that time, the aura emanating from Koenji this time was different; this time, it was simply pure seriousness.

"Kanda, I promise you I'll give it my all during this exam."

Right from the start, before Koenji Shuichi Kanda speak, Koenji readily agreed to Shuichi Kanda's request, but...

"You must have some conditions for agreeing so readily, right? Just tell me, as long as you don't cross my bottom line, I can help you solve them."

Shuichi Kanda's straightforward words made Koenji's expression turn somewhat strange.

"What's wrong? Did I say something inappropriate?"

"Heh, inappropriate? This is absolutely inappropriate." Koenji chuckled twice. "The rumors about your amnesia are indeed true."

Shuichi Kanda frowned. Although his amnesia wasn't a secret, and he had told many people, he was certain he hadn't told Koenji. How did Koenji know?

"Have we met before?"

Koenji nodded as if it were the most natural thing in the world.

"Of course, the Koenji Conglomerate is a family business, and its financial strength is among the top in Japan, while the Kanda Family owns the most private land in Japan and wields considerable influence. We both belong to high society, so it's not surprising that we've met a few times."

Shuichi Kanda nodded. That made sense. If he had attended high society gatherings as a member of the Kanda Family before, he might have actually met Koenji.

"I'm sorry, I don't remember those things, and I've already been expelled from the Kanda Family. If you're hoping to get involved with the Kanda Family through me, you'll be disappointed."

Kanda Shuichi Kanda expected Koenji to show disappointment, but Koenji's reaction was completely unexpected.

"Expulsion? Hahaha, that's probably the funniest joke I've heard in the last two years."

Koenji covered his face with his hands and laughed wildly.

Shuichi Kanda hand, looked rather dark.

"You're so happy that I was removed from the list?"

Then Koenji quickly waved his hand.

"No, no, no, that's not why I'm laughing," Koenji said meaningfully, then immediately changed the subject, "Let's not talk about that. You just said you'd help me as long as it doesn't cross your bottom line, right?"

Although I wanted to get something out of Koenji, his attitude clearly indicated that he was unwilling to say anything more, so there was probably no point in asking any further.

If you really want to know something, you might as well wait until you have Time Machine and go back to check it out.

"That's right, anything I can help with."

Shuichi Kanda nodded.

"Then help me save someone."

"I'll help you save people?"

Shuichi Kanda was completely bewildered. What kind of strange reason was this? How could I save someone?

"My father has cancer. Although it was temporarily removed through surgery, who knows when it might recur? So I hope you can treat my father and help him fully recover."

Koenji spoke these words with great seriousness, which was completely different from his usual demeanor.

But...

Shuichi Kanda was both surprised and puzzled.

"Why would you think I can save your father? I'm not a doctor."

"Although you're not a doctor, although I don't know why you were able to do it, although I don't know how you did it, you were able to do it, weren't you?"

Koenji stared intently at Shuichi Kanda.

Koenji wasn't actually sure that Shuichi Kanda had a solution, because he only knew from hearsay that the Kanda Family could use supernatural powers to cure various diseases.

When his father fell ill, he consulted the Kanda Family, but the conclusion at the time was that only Shuichi Kanda, who was in a coma, could save him.

So when Koenji heard that Koenji Shuichi Kanda had woken up and would be entering this school, he was quite happy for a while.

But when he saw the incredibly weak Shuichi Kanda day of school, Koenji's heart sank.

He can't even recover his own body immediately, so how can he really save his father?

So Koenji kept observing Shuichi Kanda in class, while also doing favors for him. He always carried a small mirror to look at himself, actually using it to observe Shuichi Kanda as well.

However, as Shuichi Kanda's incomprehensible moves increased, especially the day he was able to so easily and thoroughly defeat Hosen, he continued to make a series of incomprehensible moves.

That's right, Koenji was also there that day, but neither Shuichi Kanda, Hosen, nor Ayanokoji, who was hiding in the shadows, noticed the other party. That alone is enough to show the other party's capabilities.

Seeing Shuichi Kanda toy with Hosen, Koenji had an idea.

Perhaps, supernatural powers really do exist? In any case, he decided to figure things out first and see if Shuichi Kanda really had that ability.

That's why he just made this request to Shuichi Kanda.

When Shuichi Kanda heard this question, his first reaction was not to find it funny, but rather to be surprised and puzzled.

Generally speaking, if you ask someone to do something they are completely incapable of doing, that person will definitely think the other person is crazy and find them ridiculous.

However, Shuichi Kanda showed surprise and doubt, which led Koenji to conclude that the other party might actually have a solution.

Shuichi Kanda also understood why Koenji was so easy to talk to, despite his personality.

However, after thinking it through, Shuichi Kanda fell silent, wondering whether he should use a precious Medical Kit Universal Potion.

Although the system says that potions can replenish the supply, I haven't drawn any replenishing potions yet.

Furthermore, Shuichi Kanda didn't want Koenji to think that this thing was cheap, so after thinking for a moment, he came up with an idea.

Since you've shown me respect, I'll return the favor tenfold.

"Not enough."

Koenji Shuichi Kanda's words puzzled Koenji, who thought he had misheard.

"What?"

"I said, 'Not enough.' You wouldn't expect me to save your father for these prices, would you? Your father shouldn't be that cheap, would he?"

Upon hearing Shuichi Kanda's bargaining words, Koenji not only didn't get angry, but a smile gradually appeared on his face.

"My father's life is certainly not so cheap. What I did before and what I will do after is just a formality. I can promise you that during your time at school, I will do my best to help you with every Special Exam. After graduation, if you have any problems, feel free to come to me. The Koenji Conglomerate still has some influence in Japan."

Koenji Shuichi Kanda raised an eyebrow. Koenji was surprisingly generous, letting him name his conditions.

As the next heir to the Koenji Conglomerate, Koenji's promises are undoubtedly very valuable. If an ordinary person received a promise from Koenji, their life would surely be smooth sailing. Even if they didn't want to work, the Koenji Conglomerate could easily support an idle person.

Even if he himself doesn't need it in the future, Shuichi Kanda's friends might, so after thinking about it for Shuichi Kanda nodded and agreed to Koenji.

Although the first-aid kit is very important to others, Shuichi Kanda n't particularly value it. He had already used it once when Ichinose had a cold, and he still has nine medicines left.

Moreover, this item can be replenished, and Shuichi Kanda speculates that the replenishment function is most likely something obtained through a single-month draw.

After all, the battery in the Time TV is, in a sense, the same thing as the all-purpose element in a first-aid kit.

"Okay, deal. When do I start treatment? I can't leave school right now."

"You agreed?"

Koenji could no longer suppress the smile on his face.

"Of course, but don't forget what you promised me."

"You can rest assured about that. I, Rokusuke Koenji, keep my word," Koenji said confidently. "I will secure first place for Class A in this Uninhabited Island Exam."

"That's reassuring. I'll support you when the time comes."

Shuichi Kanda smiled and then traded his Trial Card to Koenji.

I never expected to win over Koenji in this way. With that, victory in this exam is within reach.

"After I get my family in touch and make the necessary preparations, my father should be coming to the school for a visit. I'll leave the rest to you then."

Even though this Advanced Nurturing High School officially forbids contact with the outside world, it's far too easy for Koenji to break through that barrier.

"Then I'll wait for your news."

When Shuichi Kanda and Koenji returned to the classroom, it was already quite late, but the students in Class A knew this as soon as they saw Shuichi Kanda and Koenji looking relaxed.

Shuichi Kanda has already persuaded Koenji.

As expected of Kanda, he can even easily handle that extremely eccentric and unconventional person. Almost all the students in Class A had this thought.

As soon as Shuichi Kanda sat down, Miyake immediately moved closer.

"Shuichi, Kaoru got that Invalidation Card from the third grade."

Miyake's words Shuichi Kanda for a moment, then he found it somewhat amusing.