Three in a Row! The Whole World Is Shocked!

The three of them wanted to lock down Shiomiya's movements? What wishful thinking.

Shiomiya stepped forward and drove an elbow straight into Green Hair's chest.

He knocked Green Hair down, sending his whole body falling backward onto the ground.

Shiomiya had already held back. Otherwise, if he sent the guy flying, someone might die.

Shiomiya didn't want to go to prison yet.

The other two attacked from the side, one aiming for his head while the other swept at his legs.

Oh? A combo move?

Shiomiya grabbed the arm of the one striking at his head, pulled, and yanked, swapping their positions.

The sweep missed. When he tried to continue attacking, his own companion blocked him.

Shiomiya unleashed a barrage of Sun-Character Punches on the man in front of him.

Slap! Slap! Slap!

He hammered away at the man's chest. The guy shook like a sieve, and when Shiomiya stopped, his whole body seemed boneless as he collapsed to the ground.

The instant the figure behind him appeared, Shiomiya side-kicked him, introducing him intimately to the wall behind him.

Clutching his stomach, he slid down the wall.

After catching their breath, the two wanted to fight again, but the moment they saw Shiomiya's icy gaze, they froze.

Though he said nothing, Shiomiya's meaning was obvious: next time, he would not hold back.

Green Hair, who had been knocked down by that elbow, slowly stood back up.

"Y-You think you're so great?! Don't look down on me!"

The two men on the ground looked at Green Hair with admiration.

What guts!

Shiomiya wasn't going to be polite. Time for a big move!

Shiomiya stepped forward, twisted his body, planted one hand on the ground, and flipped his entire body over in a movement as graceful as a dance.

His foot slammed into Green Hair's shoulder and kicked him back to the ground.

As Green Hair lay there, scenes of himself ruthlessly bullying others in middle school surfaced in his mind.

Why? Why is this happening? Where did my old domineering, arrogant aura go?

I've been paying too much attention to Shiomiya! I wanted to beat him too badly!

That's right, I've been too focused on Shiomiya. Beating him has become too heavy a burden. I overlooked the fact that the arrogance and momentum I had when bullying others were my foundation!

Just because my opponent is strong, does that mean I shouldn't bully him? Don't underestimate my tyrannical will!

I can't fall! I can't fall yet! I have to get up! I have to fight again!

With his thoughts cleared, Green Hair's previously powerless body trembled as he struggled back to his feet.

Shiomiya, who had been about to leave, saw this.

His brow furrowed slightly, his eyes full of confusion.

Green Hair saw it and grinned.

"Shiomiya Yo, who the hell do you think you are?!"

Shiomiya wore a bitter smile.

Is something seriously wrong with this guy? Does he like getting beaten up?

Shiomiya decided to grant his wish. Closing in, he unleashed a set of Make-Me-Pretty Punches straight at Green Hair's face.

Slap! Slap! Slap!

After finishing the combo, Shiomiya withdrew his stance.

At that moment, Green Hair's left eye was wide open and staring at the sky, while his right eye drooped toward the ground.

Shiomiya was startled when he saw it.

This man had the bearing of an emperor!

His left eye peered at heaven's gate, while his right pitied all living beings. Far too authoritative!

Shiomiya hurried away, afraid of offending this Green-Haired Emperor.

Shiomiya knew his limits. They were all flesh wounds that would heal in a few days.

Other than the injuries on Green Hair's face, the other two showed no visible marks.

Returning to the surveillance area, Shiomiya let out a long breath.

"Whew..."

"I probably won't forget you for a week."

Shiomiya bought a bottle of water from the vending machine and washed his hands by the shrubbery.

Fighting really did make his hands dirty.

Just thinking about his hands touching someone else made Shiomiya feel disgusted.

After washing his hands, Shiomiya was about to leave when he saw Ayanokoji come to the vending machine to buy something as well.

"What a coincidence, Ayanokoji."

Shiomiya took the initiative and greeted him with a smile.

Ayanokoji briefly observed Shiomiya's hands and the wrinkles in his clothes, then responded politely.

"Yeah. Did you come to buy something too?"

Shiomiya did not answer directly.

"Ayanokoji, I don't like it when people observe me. It makes me very uncomfortable."

Ayanokoji had not expected Shiomiya to be so sensitive, so he apologized at once.

"Sorry. I'll pay attention to that in the future."

"No need. Just don't do it again."

Shiomiya could not be blamed for this. His senses were a little too sharp now.

Being scrutinized felt as though someone were touching him with their hands.

Shiomiya, who disliked physical contact with others, found that unbearable.

Just then, voices came from the dark alley beside them.

"Suzune, I didn't expect you to follow me all the way here."

"I'm no longer the useless person you knew back then, Brother. I came here to catch up to you."

Both Shiomiya and Ayanokoji heard that and poked their heads into the alley together.

Shiomiya recognized the Horikita siblings at a glance and immediately took out his phone to start recording.

No matter what they talked about, he had to record it. Opportunities favored the prepared.

Horikita Manabu was worth paying attention to!

"You still haven't realized what you lack. You chose the wrong school," Horikita Manabu said coldly.

Horikita Suzune hurriedly explained, "I'll definitely rise to Class A soon. If I do, then..."

"It's useless."

Horikita Manabu cut off his sister.

All Suzune could do after being denied was lower her head and reply stubbornly, "I will definitely achieve it."

"What a disobedient little sister."

Whether his temper had flared or for some other reason, no one knew.

Horikita Manabu directly pinned Horikita Suzune against the wall, using one hand to restrain her hands above her head.

Shiomiya's eyes widened at the sight.

This is incredible! This is exactly what I wanted to see!

Bullying his own sister? He had to extort him for all he was worth!

"A sister assigned to Class D disgraces me. Get out of this school immediately."

Horikita Suzune still wanted to struggle and explain herself.

"Brother, I..."

Before she could finish, she was interrupted again.

"You have neither the ability nor the qualification to rise. It seems I need to make you understand..."

As he spoke, Horikita Manabu was about to make a move.

Horikita Suzune closed her eyes in fear.

Ayanokoji rushed forward and reached out to stop Horikita Manabu's next move.

"Ayanokoji?!" Horikita Suzune looked at him in surprise.

"You really intended to hit her just now, didn't you? Let her go."

A hero saving a beauty! Shiomiya felt that tonight had become far too exciting!

Horikita Suzune did not thank Ayanokoji. Instead, she lowered her head, her voice muffled.

"Stop, Ayanokoji."

That was unlike the Horikita Suzune she usually was.

Ayanokoji thought for a moment, then obediently let go.

As a result, Horikita Manabu shamelessly swung his arm in a surprise attack.

Ayanokoji leaned back and dodged.

Horikita Manabu kicked again, but Ayanokoji sidestepped it.

Horikita Manabu was somewhat surprised. He tried to move in and seize him, but Ayanokoji slapped his hand away.

The two pulled apart and faced each other.

Shiomiya felt that it was time for his entrance!

"Stop!" Shiomiya shouted as he walked out of the shadows.

Shiomiya directly played the recording. The footage clearly showed Horikita Manabu first bullying his sister, then attacking Ayanokoji.

"President Horikita Manabu, you don't want this to become a big deal, do you?"

"What are you talking about?" Horikita Manabu was a little confused.

Shiomiya Yo:?

Only then did Shiomiya realize that he had not turned on the sound. From so far away, Horikita Manabu had no idea what was playing on the phone.