Doma Residence, second floor, Sogo Doma's studio.
"What should I do if I'm being violently bullied?"
"Yes, I wasn't the first one..."
"There's an upperclassman at our school who's a light novel author. I'm a fan of hers..."
"Yeah, that guy didn't just step on me. He stepped on other students too—literally with his feet. Everyone was angry but afraid to speak out..."
"He's a senior, after all..."
"That senior? He even made me cut ties with my childhood friend. I didn't dare disobey either..."
"Our school? Toyo—ah, never mind. If someone finds out, that senior will come after me again."
After opening Shaqiang's intercepted messages, Sogo Doma finally understood the meaning of "if you don't court death, you won't die." And looking at where all these messages were pointing... TAKI?
Tomoya Aki?
At first, Sogo Doma had praised Toshiro Hijikata for his efficiency. But now, watching that guy desperately stir things up online, he made another call.
"Mr. Hijikata, have you turned into Hijikata bacteria? You still haven't dealt with the Aki Family?" Once the call connected, Sogo Doma asked while watching someone try to make waves online.
"Asshole! Even transferring someone takes time! Wait, Sogo, why would you bring this up today? Could it be that guy again..." Toshiro Hijikata roared at first, then seemed to remember something. His voice dropped several octaves, and cold sweat covered his face.
"Mm~! He seems pretty dissatisfied. He's planning to smear me online..." Sogo Doma said indifferently.
"He's probably just venting, right? Sogo, restrain yourself a little..."
"Mr. Hijikata, he's a big influencer with hundreds of thousands of followers. Hundreds of thousands! I'm scared to death..." Sogo Doma said, though his tone did not change in the slightest.
Toshiro Hijikata: "..."
"Mr. Hijikata, then I'll let you know—I need to punish