Days passed, and today was the graduation ceremony for the second semester.
Lately, many students had lost interest in Okabe's rambling at the podium. They were eagerly looking forward to winter break, and Ryuen also seemed ready to put an end to the action he had been setting up for a month.
"Class meeting ends here. During winter break, maintain your awareness as students of this school. Please spend each day with restraint. That's all."
Finally, Sakagami's valuable nonsense was over.
Soon, if everything went as planned, I would finally see the true face of the person who framed Ichinose using my name.
That guy used D class's goldfish poop to print a large number of letters at the school's print shop, then put them in the mailboxes of all first-year students.
Goldfish poop = Ayanokouji
In reality, Ryuen didn't spend much time finding evidence of Ayanokouji putting the letters in the mailboxes. However, he didn't think this guy was the real mastermind.
That's why, when he went to test Kōenji before, he intentionally gave Ayanokouji a warning look and also had students in his class monitor some people in D class.
The purpose was to let the person behind it know: I'm watching you.
Since you've provoked me, I will naturally respond.
Not only that, but it would also make Ayanokouji, who was being used as a tool, fearful, putting pressure on his mind, which would make questioning him easier.
Of course, Ryuen had also considered the possibility that Ayanokouji himself was responsible for all of this.
However, if it were truly Ayanokouji himself who did it, Ryuen would be very disappointed.
Exposing himself directly like that was simply too foolish and boring.
When the time comes, I'll just teach him a lesson. Consider it his punishment for using my name to do bad things.
Heh, after spending so much time with Kamio, I guess I've become a bit soft-hearted.
"Ryuen, are you planning to make your move today?"
"What? Do you have a good suggestion for me?"
"It's not impossible."
Kamio Tatsuya's words made Ryuen slightly surprised, and then his expression turned confused.
"Don't tell me you're going to beg for that guy?"
"Of course not. I'm just worried you won't be able to beat him."
Although Kamio Tatsuya was speaking the truth, Ryuen heard it as if it were a joke.
"Hahaha, Kamio, are you kidding me?"
"Not at all." Kamio Tatsuya shrugged, smiling. "Anyway, I've given you my warning. You can do whatever you think is best.
Oh, and one last thing: even a lion uses its full strength to hunt a rabbit. Don't you dare trip up in a gutter."
Pondering Kamio Tatsuya's words, Ryuen narrowed his eyes.
School ended early today, and there were no club activities to attend. Therefore, not many people would stay in the school buildings to waste time.
In just a few minutes, more than half the students had left the classroom.
The message sent to Ayanokouji this morning had been marked as read. If he didn't want to be accused by the school, he would have no choice but to go to the rooftop for the meeting as requested.
Based on his previous actions, Ayanokouji definitely wouldn't want anyone to know he was the creator of that letter.
So, to avoid exposing this, he would certainly come to the meeting.
But no matter how hard Ryuen thought about it, he couldn't understand why Ayanokouji, or the person behind Ayanokouji, would involve him.
Why did they have to sign Ryuen's name then?
Wouldn't it be better to write nothing at all?
Anyway, Ichinose, that kind-hearted person, would surely not investigate who was behind it.
Or perhaps, that person was simply underestimating me, thinking I wouldn't be able to figure it out?
Meanwhile, Kamio Tatsuya and Shiina went to the library together. Shiina was reading, while Kamio Tatsuya was holding a stack of scrap paper and writing something.
"Tatsuya, do you know what Ryuen is planning to do?"
"You noticed too, huh?"
Kamio Tatsuya didn't look up, continuing to write.
"Yes, the atmosphere feels a bit off."
Shiina's perception was still so sharp. Kamio Tatsuya admired this and stopped his pen.
"Someone used Ryuen's name to spread rumors about Ichinose. Do you remember that?"
"You mean Ryuen found the person who not only did the bad deed but also framed him?" Shiina suddenly understood. "Speaking of which, Ryuen seems to have been directing Ishizaki and the others to do something recently."
"Yes, that's right. Today is the day for the decision."
"Is Ryuen going to be alright?" Shiina's expression was a little worried. "It feels like he's about to do something bad. I hope he doesn't get into trouble."
Not getting into trouble…
It was probably difficult.
Ayanokouji still hadn't gone to confess to the student council, which meant he definitely didn't want to be exposed as the mastermind.
So he would certainly go to meet Ryuen. But what happens after that is the key.
Will he obediently let Ryuen beat him up to vent his anger, or will he show his true strength and strike back at Ryuen? Everything depended on Ayanokouji's thoughts.
Of course, these two choices would lead to different outcomes.
So,
Ayanokouji, what will you choose?
"Probably nothing will happen."
It would likely just be a fight at most. The current student council president was very lenient about fighting. As long as no serious injuries or deaths occurred, it was fine.
After all, in Nagumo's view, physical strength was also a form of power.
Japanese yakuza gangs exist legally, and there are many street thugs. Fights happen excessively often, so being able to fight is itself a talent.
Hearing Kamio Tatsuya's reassurance, Shiina felt a little relieved.
She wasn't worried about Ryuen. She was just happy that C class was doing well now because Kamio Tatsuya had time to read with her.
If something happened to Ryuen and he was expelled, then Kamio Tatsuya, the most capable person in the class, would likely be forced to become the second leader of C class.
At that time, being busy with class work all day, Kamio Tatsuya probably wouldn't have time to spend with her.
That was what she was worried about.
In her heart, Kamio Tatsuya came first, the class second. As for Ryuen, who was Ryuen? He was just a useful tool.
Thirty minutes after school ended, Ryuen, along with Ishizaki and Yamada, arrived at the rooftop, the place where he had invited Ayanokouji to meet.
The fighter Ibuki did not come. He felt that the previous incident was due to Ryuen having too many guilty secrets and thus being retaliated against.
He considered it Ryuen's private matter and had no interest in participating.
Meanwhile, Ayanokouji was at a coffee shop with his friends, who formed the Ayanokouji group.
It remained to be seen if he stood Ryuen up.
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