Yamauchi's Retreat, Karuizawa's Solution

So he took out his phone from his pocket with his right hand, opened someone's chat window, and then let his right hand hang by his side, starting to blindly type messages with his thumb.

Raising a son takes a thousand days, but using him is only for one moment. Now is the time for Kiyotaka to prove himself!

5 Buzz--

Kushida Kikyo's phone, which was tucked into her pocket, vibrated.

Lu used this opportunity to get Wang Meiyu to release her "friendly hug" and then checked her phone.

Liu Hoshino En: [Have you seen enough of Karuizawa Kei's laughter (have you seen Karuizawa Kei's puppy)? Shift the topic to Kiyotaka (shift the topic to Kiyotaka), stop them talking about me (stop them talking about me)!!]

She glanced at the message and was about to turn around to confirm it when a new message popped up on her phone.

Hoshino En: [Don't look at me, look at Sato.]

[I, Kim Tae, have already caused enough trouble for you (I've caused enough trouble today), don't give me any more!]

Kushida Kikyo: "..."

Yue Hoshino Ni Te--

Fei was about to mentally curse Hoshino En to relieve the pressure she had been accumulating over the past few days, but when she thought about the other party's unusually abnormal behavior today, she managed to suppress the impulse.

... Forget it, if I really think about it, that guy will definitely find out later. Besides, he's acting a bit strange today, so it's best not to provoke him.

But Ayanokoji? Hoshino went to all that trouble today, was it all for him?

That damn thing!!

Achoo--

Sitting in the corner by the window Ayanokoji Kiyotaka finally couldn't resist the itch on his nose and sneezed.

"What's wrong with you?"

Horikita Suzune, who already regarded him as the best weapon against Hoshino En, looked at him with concern.

"It's nothing, my nose just suddenly feels a little itchy, I probably don't have a cold."

Ayanokoji Kiyotaka was also a little surprised, because he had never been sick before, so this was the first time he had experienced the feeling of sneezing, a refreshing sensation of air rushing into the top of his head through his nasal cavity.

So that's how it feels! I feel completely refreshed.

"Hey Horikita, did you hear someone calling my name?"

"Really? I don't think so. Besides Yamauchi, Ike, Sudo, who else in the class would bring up your name on their own initiative?"

"Besides, they're barely able to take care of themselves right now, so why would they have the time or inclination to talk about you?"

"Hmm... that's true."

Ayanokoji Kiyotaka and Horikita Suzune's brief exchange came to an end.

At this moment, at the front of the classroom—

Kushida Kikyo: "Hoshino -kun isn't usually incapable of talking to others, does he? Doesn't he often talk to Ayanokoji?"

Sato Maya: "Ayanokoji? You mean that guy who was used by Yamauchi?"

Mori Nene: "It seems to be him. I really thought he was a frivolous and repressed guy like Yamauchi and the others!"

Kushida Kikyo: "That's your prejudice, isn't it? He's actually pretty much the same as Hoshino, he's just not good at communicating with the other students in class."

Sato Maya: "Oh, I see. But, hearing you say that, then the reason Hoshino- Kushida deliberately mentioned Ayanokoji earlier, could it be because of them... Hehehe!"

Mori Nene: "Oh ho? You know a lot too!!"

Kushida Kikyo: "..."

Sorry, Hoshino -kun, I think I messed things up.

The topic seems to have taken an even more outrageous turn!!

Hoshino En: "..."

Kushida, you **%￥#@￥%...

Although the students in the class were outraged by Yamauchi Haruki's shameless remarks, Yamauchi himself ignored them and just looked at Karuizawa Kei with a hopeful smile.

As long as Karuizawa is on his side, he is safe. No matter how eloquent Hoshino is, or how much he slanders him, it will all be dismissed as nonsense and he will be dealt with.

Ultimately, how could someone at the bottom of the class possibly rebel against someone at the top?!

Seeing that he didn't react, the other classmates noticed his gaze and quickly turned their attention to Karuizawa Kei, who hadn't said a word yet.

Why didn't Karuizawa criticize Yamauchi? Did she think he had a point?

Thinking about it carefully, it does seem to make sense. Sudo dragged the class down for the second time, so he should have been criticized. However, Yamauchi Haruki's problem is just a matter of character; he hasn't actually caused any real harm to the class. Hoshino's accusation is indeed inappropriate.

Most of the students in Class D changed their minds again. This time it was not that they changed from [Hoshino camp soUSUo: er<^□order%⌒ umbrella′!"liu÷4] to [Yamauchi camp], but they simply felt sorry for Hoshino Yuan.

It's such a shame that Hoshino's accusations were completely unfounded if it hadn't come at this crucial juncture when [Karuizawa Kei had just issued her warning].

The classroom gradually quieted down, and everyone looked at Karuizawa Kei on the podium, wondering what she was thinking.

At this moment, Karuizawa Kei, finally able to suppress the gloom in her heart, breathed a sigh of relief. She stuffed the pieces of chalk back onto the teacher's desk and then looked up at the back of the classroom.

Classmates: As expected, we still have to criticize Hoshino -kun...

They felt a little regretful, because Yamauchi should be the one punished now.

Kushida Kikyo: Is this guy going to start licking me in public?

Ugh, how disgusting! Lovey-dovey couples, go to hell!!!

Ayanokoji Kiyotaka: Is she going to just make our relationship clear? Is this all fate's arrangement? Does he want to take over the class directly?

That's great! Now I don't have to worry anymore and can live a peaceful life.

Horikita, although your time was short, I hope you enjoyed your scenes from last month.

Yamauchi Haruki: Hahahaha-- Hoshino, you idiot! You actually thought you could fight with you, Yamauchi!? How naive! Hahahaha--!!!

Lord Yamauchi was inwardly laughing hysterically.

First Semester of First Year:

Chapter 102, Section 96: Yamauchi's Defeat and Karuizawa's Solution

On the podium, looking at the familiar figure, Karuizawa Kei remained composed, speaking in a serious and cold tone.

"Hoshino -kun, you really went too far—how could you attack a classmate and cause chaos?"

Upon hearing this, the students in Class D all sighed resignedly.

As expected, it has to be this way. Karuizawa is too impartial.

4. However, wouldn't someone like her be more suited to leading a class? At least she wouldn't exploit everyone's interests for her own.

Kushida Kikyo looked on in disbelief.

What happened to Karuizawa? Has he finally given up? Stopped licking my boots? That's great!!

Ayanokoji Kiyotaka had already guessed her thoughts, and his heart, which had just settled, rose again—since Eri had no intention of participating in the class competition, he could not completely relax.

Horikita Suzune, struggle on and correct your twisted personality. I'll always be watching you.

When this school has worn you down to a pulp, I will personally step in and polish this piece of ordinary iron into a sharp blade, so that I can use you properly again.

As for Yamauchi Haruki, a smirk appeared on his lips, and an almost suppressed laugh was brewing within him.

However, before he could even let out a triumphant laugh, Karuizawa Kei's next words immediately shattered his illusions.

"How could you follow Yamauchi? You know how bad his reputation is. What if you get into trouble?"

The students of Class D, Kushida Kikyo, and Yamauchi Haruki: "..."

Wait a minute, something doesn't seem quite right about that?

"Karuizawa, what do you mean by this? I..."

"Yamauchi, please shut up."

Karuizawa Kei turned her gaze to Yamauchi Haruki in front of her, her eyes filled with undeniable indifference.

"I've already said that what we need right now is unity; but before I could even finish speaking, you jumped out and criticized Sudo... What exactly are you trying to do? Do you really not like everyone else?"

"Even Koenji- kun is refraining from provoking Sudo, yet you're doing this. What are you really up to?!"

"Hey, blonde girl, what you're saying makes me sound like some kind of villain... I'm clearly very pretty!!"

Rokusuke Koenji Rokusuke, who was tagged, made a brief attempt to assert his presence, but his voice was completely ignored by Haruki Yamauchi's subsequent Yamauchi.

"I get it! Karuizawa, you and Hoshino are in cahoots! Are you two adulterers trying to take control of the class now?"

Hearing that familiar [respectful pronouns, veiled sarcasm], Yamauchi Haruki could no longer hold back. He made up an excuse and started to retaliate.

He finally understood. This Karuizawa was even more useless than Hirata: at least Hirata could hold his own for a moment, but she was blind enough to take that bastard's side. Didn't she realize he was the victim?

But now he had no time to complain—without Karuizawa's help, he would inevitably be attacked by those idiots who incited him. If he wanted to continue to survive in this class, he had to create an even bigger sensation to divert other people's attention.

For example—two scoundrels who have long coveted leadership of the class are now brainwashing the entire class!

This news is definitely more explosive than that slanderous rumor about him, and it will surely help him extricate himself from this mess!!

However, things did not turn out as Yamauchi Haruki had hoped.

Upon hearing his accusation, Karuizawa Kei did not refute it, but simply looked at him silently; Hoshino En sat back in her seat with a look of schadenfreude on her face; the other classmates did not gang up on Karuizawa Kei and Hoshino En as he had expected, but simply watched him quietly.

"W-What's wrong with you guys?! What's with those expressions?! Why are you looking at me like that?!"

"The ones in the wrong right now are Hoshino and Karuizawa! Can't you see they're trying to manipulate the class?!"

His outburst still received no response.

The silence lasted until someone who hadn't said a word before stepped forward.

"Yamauchi, that's enough. Didn't you criticize Sudo first, and then Hoshino -kun stood up for you? Stop playing your blatant lies."

"It's Horikita Suzune," she said, standing up and looking at Yamauchi Haruki at the front of the classroom.

Is it so hard to admit your mistakes?

But as she stood up, she secretly glanced at Hoshino En.

Hoshino En: "..."

What's this guy doing? Why is he looking at me like that?

Say whatever you want, I'm not stopping you.

"You... Horikita, what kind of attitude is this? I—"

"Enough!!!"

Before the farce could escalate further, an enraged Hirata Yosuke stood up and abruptly ended their conversation.

"Yamauchi, that's enough. We should be discussing how to resolve Sudo's problem, not pointing out his mistakes."

"And Horikita- san and Hoshino -san, you too!"

His face turned unusually cold, giving the impression that he was suppressing a fire.

Seeing that even Hirata Yosuke were starting to criticize him, Yamauchi Haruki could no longer tolerate it.

"You just wait!!!"

He didn't care about the time or place; he rushed out of the classroom through the front door from the first row of seats and slammed the door shut behind him.

Bang--

The violent tremors were felt even by Hoshino En.

But this had no deterrent effect on the students of Class D. After all, no matter how shocking it was, could it be as frightening as Hoshino En's punch before?

Seeing him leave, Hirata Yosuke immediately felt an urge to stop him, but he ultimately refrained from following him directly.

"Karuizawa, please continue."

"OK."

Karuizawa Kei retrieved a perfectly good piece of chalk from the lectern and continued her previous explanation.

She drew two more rhombuses on the blackboard [Rhombus 1] and [Rhombus 2], with Class C's and Ken Sudō's claims written inside, and extended a line from circle 1 and circle 2 to connect to the corresponding rhombuses.

Then she drew a circle 3 with the words "Student Council" written inside, and drew two arrows from circle 3, pointing to two diamond-shaped boxes.

"As I said before, facts cannot be proven, so the evidence the Student Council wants is not evidence of facts, but evidence that supports the testimonies of both sides."