Hiyori waved a reluctant farewell to Ryunosuke who was walking away.
Meanwhile, beside her, Ryuen's face looked pitch black. He put his hands in his pockets angrily then just turned and left...
But that was natural. He had gone through the trouble of extorting 10 million personal points, but in the end he instead became a tool for others to gain profit. How could he not be angry?
What was most annoying was his own tactician!
That girl instead sided with outsiders and showed an expression as if reluctant to part. This was clearly already falling into the opponent's trap! His tactician's heart might have already been captivated by that man.
Damn it! Thinking about this made Ryuen's fists make sounds from strong grinding.
When had he ever been treated like this?
(Akasaka Ryunosuke from Class D, just you wait!)
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On the other side, Ryunosuke who saw 10 million personal points already in hand didn't feel too happy. It wasn't that he was arrogant, but he might have to sacrifice this money to get far more money...
From the beginning, he had prepared two plans. The first plan was finished, so now it was time for the second plan to begin. The money from the first plan might have to be sacrificed for the second plan to reap bigger profits.
That's why he didn't care too much, because these points might disappear soon.
Suzune who was standing beside him holding her school bag prepared to say goodbye to Ryunosuke.
"If there's no other business, I'll go first. This incident I consider as repayment for the debt about the exam back then. From now on, we're even."
Suzune's words were so firm, as if wanting to draw a clear boundary line with Ryunosuke.
Ryunosuke understood that Suzune's nature was like that. However, for the sake of the next plan, he still wanted Suzune to stay a bit longer.
"Suzune, stay a bit longer. It's still too early to leave now."
"Didn't I tell you not to call me Suzune? We're not that close."
Despite saying that, Suzune still chose to stay, then asked confusedly.
"Isn't the business finished?"
Facing Suzune's question, Ryunosuke nodded without hesitation.
"It's not finished yet. This has just begun."
After saying that, Ryunosuke showed the contract that had just been signed to Suzune.
Suzune felt strange, but she took that contract and observed it carefully. She was startled when she realized that the name in the signature column had disappeared; her pupils instantly shrank.
She looked at him with an incredulous expression. She now understood what happened; this man used some kind of invisible ink pen that would disappear after some time.
Because Ryunosuke did this, it meant he intended to break his promise. And if he broke his promise, then those 10 million personal points wouldn't be his to keep (because they had to be returned or considered illegal).
Suzune looked at the man in front of her as if asking: "What are you actually planning?"
Ryunosuke shrugged. "What else but for more money? As well as preparation for Class D to rise to Class C."
"That's why I asked you not to leave. As the Class D leader in the public eye, you have to help until the end, right?"
Suzune lowered the contract in her hand. "If it's as you say, then I indeed shouldn't leave. Say it, what else do you want to do?"
Suzune crossed her arms over her chest. "I'll accompany you to the end on this dark path. Besides, we can already be considered accomplices (conspirators)."
"In that case, thank you very much for the cooperation, Horikita-san."
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On the other side, the Student Council President's office.
The time showed exactly 8:30 PM, the time Ryunosuke requested of the Student Council President to open the USB drive.
Manabu deftly inserted the USB into the computer. He saw the video contents inside, and his eyes emitted sharp flashes of light.
Manabu adjusted the position of his glasses; it seemed he already understood what Ryunosuke wanted to do...
He took the microphone device beside him and made a broadcast throughout the school.
"To Ryuen Kakeru from Class C and his homeroom teacher, please immediately come to the Student Council room. There is urgent business that must be discussed. Please arrive before 9 PM, thank you."
After that, he turned off the broadcast and waited for the people from Class C to arrive. He propped his chin with his hand on the desk, radiating an aura of wisdom.
"Akasaka Ryunosuke... let me see... how far your abilities go."
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Elsewhere, Ryunosuke and the others also heard that broadcast. They had just left the KTV at 8:20 PM, and now it was 8:30 PM; only a 10-minute difference.
Ryunosuke sighed in relief.
"Seems like next time I need to give a longer time gap. If we hadn't made it out in time, it could have been bad."
Right, the reason he asked Manabu to open the USB at 8:30 PM was to give time for himself to finish the transaction and leave. Ryunosuke calculated that 8:30 PM was the right time.
He was afraid that if Ryuen heard this broadcast earlier, he would immediately suspect him, and if the contract hadn't been signed (or the ink hadn't disappeared yet), his plan could fall apart.
This way, when Manabu saw the USB contents, he knew what to do. As an intelligent person, even if Ryunosuke didn't say much, he would definitely understand.
Suzune who heard her brother's voice in that broadcast felt her heart pounding hard. She looked at Ryunosuke in panic.
"Is my brother also involved in this?"
Her lips trembled; clearly she felt emotional. She didn't expect her brother to participate. Did her brother see all her behavior earlier?
Thinking about that, Suzune's tough nature immediately vanished. She changed into like a sweet neighbor's little sister, nervously gripping the edge of her skirt.
Megumi who noticed that anxiety approached beside Suzune and wrapped around her arm, trying to relieve the pressure the girl felt. Apparently this method was very effective.
Suzune immediately calmed down again and looked at Megumi with gratitude.
"Thank you..."
Megumi gave a faint smile. "You're welcome, Horikita-san. Besides, we're friends."
Hearing the word "friends," Suzune's cheeks instantly blushed red from embarrassment. She really was helpless facing Megumi. That girl seemed to be her natural enemy who knew how to control her precisely. But she didn't hate her.
Before long, the group of four arrived at the Student Council President's office.
The Student Council President sat in the main chair. On the left side sat Ryuen from Class C with his homeroom teacher, Sakagami Kazuma. While the right side was clearly reserved for Ryunosuke's group.
Seeing her brother sitting in the main chair, Suzune reflexively bowed her head. As if she felt ashamed if her brother saw this "useless" sister. After all, her brother was in Class A while she was in Class D; that was clearly embarrassing for her brother...
(If only I had a hat right now...) Suzune thought. Suddenly she felt something on her head; it was Megumi's beret.
Before Suzune could react, Megumi's calm voice was heard.
"Don't worry, Horikita-san. Use my beret to cover your face."
Suzune looked at her with full gratitude. "Thank you, Kato-san..."
Suzune's face blushed with embarrassment. Megumi only smiled faintly. "No problem, we're friends after all."
Megumi wrapped around her arm. Suzune was only startled for a moment but didn't refuse.
Manabu saw all that and couldn't help but feel relieved. It seemed his sister had already gotten a very good friend.
However, outwardly, he still showed a very serious expression, as if he was a judge who had no feelings.
(Really a stiff person. Even though he loves his sister so much, what a siscon!)
Ryunosuke sneered internally. He could barely stand watching the interaction of these equally stiff siblings. Truly troublesome.