Reproach and Threat

Kato Satsu did not sleep well for the entire night; his mind was filled with how to explain to Suzune why he had obstructed her from holding the study session.

In the long run, he shouldn't have agreed to play along with Ayanokoji. He had disrupted the plot, and he had no idea if Ayanokoji would still go on to purchase the past years' exam papers.

Without attending the study session and without the answers, given the academic level of the Sudo trio, they would likely be demoted to Class E—or expelled.

Letting the Sudo trio drop out now would bring no benefits to Class D, not to mention whether failing an exam would lead to a deduction in class points.

Ike had his own uses in the Uninhabited Island exam, Sudo went without saying, as he could shine during the Sports Festival.

Even Yamauchi could play an important role in the later voting exam.

In summary, keeping these three people now outweighed the disadvantages.

However, who cares!

Have I done few things to disrupt the plot so far?

Kato Satsu muttered to himself: "I already took care of the clerk who harassed Airi, and I haven't even met the tyrant of Class C or that library NPC yet."

What does it matter to me what Class D becomes? Not offending Ayanokoji is more important than the entire Class D.

Throughout the entire day, Kato Satsu did not wait for any reprimand from Suzune; she didn't even seem to have that thought in her mind.

This actually surprised Kato Satsu quite a bit. Could it be that Ayanokoji hadn't reported the results to Suzune yet?

Holding this doubt, he kept staring fixedly at Ayanokoji and Suzune, attempting to glean some information through mind reading.

"What's wrong? Why are you suddenly looking over here?"

In just an instant, Suzune noticed Kato Satsu's gaze and asked.

"I'm saying, do you have to be such a freak! You clearly look like you're concentrating on your work, yet you knew I was looking at you so easily."

"I just suddenly felt a lecherous gaze looking at me."

Hearing this, Kato Satsu's mouth twitched involuntarily in anger.

"Le... lecherous!"

Kato Satsu said with a hint of anger: "How could this possibly be lecherous!"

"Also, can you look at me when you're talking? Stop writing those damn problems!"

"What is it if not lecherous to stare at a girl for no reason?"

Suzune said as she looked up at Kato Satsu: "So, what exactly do you want?"

"I don't want anything! Can't I look at a beautiful girl?" Kato Satsu replied righteously.

"Scientific research proves that men looking at beautiful women more often can help prolong their lives."

"You're sick!"

Suzune rolled her eyes at Kato Satsu and then continued to bury her head in her work.

Although Ayanokoji had been staring out the window in a daze the whole time, it was impossible for him not to have heard the arguing between his desk-mate and the other.

Perhaps the sound of the argument reminded him; Ayanokoji waited until Kato Satsu and the other finished their spat before standing up and walking to Suzune's side, saying calmly.

"Horikita, can we step aside and talk? There is something I want to tell you."

Suzune was clearly angered by Kato Satsu just now, and her words were laced with thorns: "What? Kato is acting crazy today, and now you're following suit, Ayanokoji?"

The latter didn't mind her hostile tone and said: "It's about the study session you're organizing."

Knowing that Ayanokoji was talking about serious business, Suzune calmed down, stood up, and followed Ayanokoji to the corridor.

Good, good, good! So he's only telling Suzune now!

Kato Satsu complained internally. He had been on pins and needles all day; every time Suzune made the slightest move, he felt like she was coming to scold him.

But thinking about it carefully, it made sense. If he had reported to Suzune last night, it would have been too fast. Who reports a failed mission the moment they receive it?

As expected, just two minutes later, Suzune walked in aggressively.

She slammed both hands onto Kato Satsu's desk and demanded sharply: "Kato Satsu! What exactly do you mean by this?!"

"What do you mean, what do I mean?"

"Don't play dumb with me!"

Seeing Kato Satsu feigning ignorance, Suzune's anger flared up: "I'm talking about the study session!"

"It's one thing not to help, but you even threatened Ayanokoji, saying you'd cause him trouble if he dared to help me!"

Ah! So that's how you told Suzune! (Kato Satsu)

Looking at the innocent-looking Ayanokoji on the side, Kato Satsu felt a stampede of horses in his heart. However, since things had reached this point, there was no use saying more, so Kato Satsu had to spout the excuse he had prepared long ago.

"I just felt there was no need for you to help them."

Hearing this, Suzune was stunned and said: "I don't understand your logic. What harm is there in me helping them?"

"Of course it's..."

Before Kato Satsu could finish his sentence, Chabashira called out from the doorway: "Kato Satsu, come to the office for a moment."

Ichinose was also standing beside Chabashira, looking at Kato Satsu thoughtfully.

"That's how it is; I have other matters to attend to now."

Satsu finished speaking and stood up to leave. Although Suzune was dissatisfied, since it was the instruction of Chabashira, she could not say much more.

She turned her head to look at Ayanokoji and said, "You continue to complete the task I gave you."

"But... I already told you, Satsu, he..." Ayanokoji politely declined.

"You don't need to worry about him; I will handle it," Suzune said with a firm tone, leaving no room for refusal.

"But..."

"Hmm!"

Seeing that Ayanokoji still wanted to push back, Suzune picked up the click-pen from Satsu's desk and let out a threatening "Hmm."

"You fear Kato's threats, but you aren't afraid of the violence right in front of you?"

"Fine... I understand," Ayanokoji compromised.