Ishizaki Daichi's single remark—"If it weren't for the plan"—directly exposed Class C's secret scheme.
"H-How do you have something like that?" Ishizaki Daichi said in disbelief.
"I have no obligation to tell you." Horikita Suzune returned to her seat and let out a soft breath.
To be honest, she was also curious about how Ayanokoji had obtained this recording as evidence, but defeating Class C was the priority right now.
With this evidence capable of turning the tables, Class C was completely at a disadvantage during the rebuttal. In such a short time, they could not think of any excuse.
"Then the matter is clear. Three students from Class 1-C deliberately provoked Sudo from Class 1-D and set him up." Tachibana Akane summarized.
Faced with this result, even Ryuen Kakeru had no way to argue his case.
He stared fixedly at Horikita Suzune. Their conversation had taken place in the elevator, with no one else around. How had she gotten hold of this information? Could there have been surveillance cameras in the elevator?
Thinking that, he looked at Shiraishi Makoto again. However, he quickly ruled out the possibility that Shiraishi Makoto had been advising her behind the scenes. When Class D submitted its materials, he had noticed that Shiraishi Makoto had been surprised as well. That expression had not seemed fake.
"Considering the long-standing conflict between both sides, as well as the fact that the Class C students have already received due punishment, the school has decided to suspend Ishizaki Daichi, Komiya Yogo, and Kondo Suzune of Class 1-C for three weeks. In addition, 200 Class Points will be deducted from Class C."
This was considered a light punishment. After all, an impulsive incident and a premeditated scheme were entirely different in nature. Another major reason for the leniency was