As for the other person, he could just pick anyone from the current substitutes. Honestly, it didn't matter whether they had someone else or not. With him and Jumonji Takeshi, they could win even if the extra person were a dog.
"Have you notified Jumonji? Even though the competition's been delayed until the day after tomorrow, it'd be better for him to arrive early and get himself ready, wouldn't it?"
"Don't worry! I told him to get ready as soon as I got permission. I'm guessing he's already excitedly hopped in a car and is on his way here."
"That's good. Where are you going? Straight back to your room to rest?"
Saegusa Mayumi blinked her tired eyes.
"Let me think. I'll go straight to my grandfather's place. I still need to get caught up on the situation and see if there are any new leads."
He'd already spoken with him on the phone and arranged to meet in a little while.
"How about you? Want to come along?"
"I think I'll pass. I still have to announce what happened to the Nine Schools Competition members. You go ahead. Maybe I'll come along next time."
At the mention of that, Saegusa Mayumi immediately tried to make herself scarce.
"Okay. Once you've finished the meeting, head back and get some rest. You look really tired."
Of course, Koushu wouldn't bluntly tell Saegusa Mayumi to go rest. He knew that with her sense of responsibility, she would never agree.
"I know!"
Chapter 56: You're the One Who Made Me Work Overtime
After leaving Retsu Kudou's place, Koushu changed out of the First High School uniform he'd been wearing and headed straight for the hotel's underground parking lot.
Once inside, Koushu glanced around and made straight for a black Volkswagen with two doors.