Seeing the two begin to clash head-on, Takahashi Osamu took the initiative to step between them.
Although his academic ability was only C-minus grade, his skill at dealing with people was precisely why Ishigami Kyo had entrusted him with such an important role, making him the class's representative for negotiations.
"Alright, alright, calm down. Harmony brings wealth," Takahashi Osamu said with a smile, seemingly unafraid of Hosen Kazuomi at all. "Now that everyone is here, let's begin today's discussion. About the group..."
"Stop making decisions on your own." Hosen Kazuomi slammed his shoulder into Takahashi's, sending the unprepared boy sprawling flat on his back.
Hosen Kazuomi's casual use of violence made Utsunomiya Riku even more certain that he was the mastermind behind Hatano's expulsion. He helped Takahashi Osamu up and glared fiercely at Hosen Kazuomi.
"Hosen, don't think violence can solve everything."
"So you're going to stop me?" Hosen Kazuomi locked eyes with Utsunomiya Riku, a mocking smile appearing on his face. "Then give it a try."
"Calm down, calm down!" Takahashi Osamu, who had been helped back up, tightly wrapped his arms around Utsunomiya Riku. "I just lost my footing and fell."
"Heh heh." Although Takahashi Osamu was doing his best to ease the tension, Hosen Kazuomi continued fanning the flames, provoking the other boy with his expression and gaze.
"We didn't come here to argue today," Yagami Takuya said, joining in to mediate. "Shall we get started?"
"Who said I was joining this discussion? Stop deciding things on your own."
"Then why did you come here? Just to kill time?"
"What if I did?"
"I don't believe you. You're not that stupid."
Yagami Takuya fearlessly met Hosen Kazuomi's gaze as well, while Hosen Kazuomi fell silent.
"Compared with the upperclassmen, we haven't gone through an exam like this