Student Council President's Office.
Narumori sat in the main chair. Akane served him tea. He accepted the cup and sipped it a little, looking very satisfied.
"Excellent, your tea brewing technique is already enough to open a physical store."
Akane rubbed her head awkwardly. "Hehe, it's not that great. If the Chairman likes it, I can brew it for you every day."
Seeing the girl laugh innocently, Narumori felt somewhat helpless. He was just being polite, but it seemed his conversation partner didn't catch that code. But that was natural; the girl was just a student who hadn't entered society yet, it was natural she didn't understand the intricacies of adult conversation.
Narumori put down his teacup and began getting into the main topic.
"Due to a certain incident, I may have to leave for a while, there's even a possibility I'll lose my position as Chairman."
Everyone was shocked. They looked at each other and realized this situation was no joke.
Akane even looked confused; she felt the Chairman's words just now resembled a final message.
Although Narumori wouldn't die, this problem must be very serious. A change in the Chairman position was a sign that something big would happen.
Realizing the seriousness of this problem, everyone's faces became tense. Narumori leaned back in his chair while closing his eyes.
"The matter is quite serious. Anyone who doesn't want to get involved, please leave. I won't make things difficult for you."
The students glanced at each other. Nagumo was the first person to stand up and say in a fake reluctant tone.
"Sorry, I don't want to get involved in something like this. I'll take my leave."
Nagumo took his school bag and prepared to leave. Akane stopped him.
"How can you be like this?! The Chairman... clearly needs help!"
Nagumo laughed cynically, slinging his bag over one shoulder with an arrogant attitude. "I'm just a student, I don't want to get involved in strange matters like this. I don't know who the Chairman offended to have to lose his position. But I know very well, I shouldn't interfere. Move aside!"
Nagumo pushed Akane who was blocking the way until the girl fell to the floor.
"Ssh! That hurts so much, that bastard Nagumo!" Akane groaned in pain.
Although she wanted to curse him, she knew she had no right to blame Nagumo. Because what he said was right; there was no reason for Nagumo to get dragged in, especially since this problem could bring down the Chairman's position.
Seeing only Manabu and Akane remained, Narumori reminded them again with good intentions. "It's still not too late if you want to leave."
Akane had wanted to leave, but seeing Manabu not moving at all, she decided to stay.
Manabu asked with a serious expression, "What exactly happened?"
Narumori chose to tell it briefly. "I opposed someone's wishes, and that person will definitely bring me down. I can't tell you the details so you won't get dragged in. The only thing weighing on my mind is my daughter at this school. I hope you can help watch over her, I'll pay you with points."
"Of course, if you don't want to accept this task that's fine too. I'm not forcing you."
Manabu furrowed his brow while massaging the bridge of his nose. He knew this wasn't a simple matter. It would be better not to get involved. However, his heart couldn't just let this go.
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On the other side.
Ayanokouji, who had just left the Chairman's office, was stroking his chin while thinking. Right now, his bastard father would definitely do everything possible to intervene in this school.
Although this school served the nation of Japan to produce outstanding talent, he had to prepare preventive measures. Currently, the only "friend" (= tool) he could use was Ryunosuke.
Ayanokouji had found his answer. He pushed open the classroom door and approached Ryunosuke who was still holding a textbook. He tried to put on a "hurt" face—although his face remained flat and looked somewhat fake—but he still tried to act like a little child who had just been bullied.
He took a deep breath and said in a tone full of complaint.
"Akasaka~, there's someone bullying me~. They want to get me expelled from school."
Ryunosuke put down his textbook and frowned. "Try explaining the details, what happened?"
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Back at the Chairman's office, Narumori was still waiting for Manabu's answer.
Manabu said in a resigned tone, "Forgive me, Chairman. It seems I can't get involved in this problem. You know my family's situation. My family runs a franchise business, we don't have a political background or official connections. If we offend a major political figure, my family will be impacted. So with great regret, I cannot accept your request."
"Haaah..." Narumori sighed. He understood Manabu's position.
Anyone could conclude that a person capable of toppling the Chairman from an institution as strong as this must not be just anyone in the political world.
Narumori prepared to take his leave to find another way. If he lost his position, he could no longer watch over his daughter. Arisu had a stubborn nature and a congenital heart condition; he really couldn't be at ease leaving that girl alone at school. Usually he could monitor, but if he left, he couldn't come quickly if something happened.
Really troublesome!
This was the first time the Chairman felt this frustrated.
He felt he was too impulsive; he should have found a way to delay the conflict with his teacher. Now he was in a completely defenseless position. At least he had to find protection or a reliable figure to watch over Arisu in his place.
Just as Narumori was about to leave, Manabu spoke up.
"Chairman, although I can't help directly, I can recommend someone. He might be able to fulfill your request."
Narumori's steps stopped. He appeared interested. Manabu didn't beat around the bush and recommended Ryunosuke.
Narumori frowned, remembering that young man's reputation for often causing trouble. He asked, "Is that kid reliable?"
Manabu adjusted his glasses. "Don't worry, he's very reliable."
He smiled slightly. "Besides, my own sister is currently being 'watched over' by him. It's just that kid is very money-minded. Without a big reward, it seems it will be difficult to move him."
"Oh? Need points? That's not a problem." Narumori stated that matters that could be solved with money weren't a big problem. After getting a rough picture of Ryunosuke from Manabu, he took his leave.
Manabu let out a long sigh watching the Chairman's departure. It wasn't that he didn't want to help, but he really couldn't. His family didn't want to be hostile to or deal with the political world.
But Ryunosuke was different...
Manabu took out Ryunosuke's profile document from a drawer. It was clearly written there: His father was sent to Africa to plant potatoes and was reported most likely already deceased. His mother had remarried and had no relationship whatsoever with him.
Someone who was all alone, who had no burden even if targeted by capitalists or politicians, was the most reliable figure for a task like this. That was the reason why Manabu recommended him to Narumori.
Because for money, Ryunosuke would definitely accept this "hot potato." Even knowing there was danger ahead, that kid would still take the risk to reap huge profits. He needed money too badly.
Manabu leaned back in his chair and closed his eyes, not wanting to think about this complication anymore.
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Meanwhile, Ryunosuke had just been informed by Ayanokouji that his father came and asked him to drop out of school.
Of course, Ayanokouji hid some things—like his father's influence in the political world—because he was afraid Ryunosuke wouldn't want to help. But he was mistaken.
Ryunosuke already knew who Ayanokouji's father was, but he still intended to help him. Not for anything else, but because they had a symbiotic relationship.
Ayanokouji needed Ryunosuke as a problem shield, and Ryunosuke needed Ayanokouji's help for future matters.
He needed high-level "combat power." Although he had three chances to use Koenji, that number was limited. Whereas Ayanokouji could be used without limits!
Moreover, unlike Koenji, Ayanokouji didn't have many desires; he just wanted to live peacefully. That was the reason Ryunosuke liked him. Different from Koenji who was greedy and dared to ask for 10 million personal points just for a one-time job.
Ryunosuke was thinking about how to respond to Ayanokouji's words when suddenly the loudspeaker sounded:
"To student Akasaka Ryunosuke from first-year Class C, please come immediately to the Chairman's office."
Ryunosuke frowned. "What's this about now?"
Ayanokouji appeared to show a satisfied expression.
(Chairman Sakayanagi apparently has the same thinking as me. This is very perfect. Now Akasaka has no choice but to dive into this problem.)
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