The three years of studying at Advanced Nurturing High School would be completely isolated. As long as his younger brother agreed, Ayanokoji Kiyotaka would arrange for him to be in the same grade, allowing him to skip a year and graduate together.
At that time, he could put Kiyotaka on a plane to leave the country. With his worries gone, he could stay behind as promised to deal with their father.
This was the best idea Ayanokoji Kiyotaka had come up with.
Ayanokoji Kiyotaka's purpose in taking such a huge risk to find Kiyotaka this time was precisely this. He spoke out these secrets that had been hidden for years precisely for this moment.
If he didn't reveal all the risks, Kiyotaka, with his stubborn personality, would definitely not agree to go with him.
But unfortunately, even though Ayanokoji Kiyotaka had arranged everything, Ayanokoji Kiyotaka still shook his head after thinking: "No, wouldn't that expose the fact that we've been secretly contacting each other?"
"As long as you enter Advanced Nurturing High School, it doesn't matter even if it's exposed. Father absolutely cannot get in."
Ayanokoji Kiyotaka thought Ayanokoji was hesitant because he didn't want to leave Meari, so he added: "You don't need to worry about Meari. Although you won't be able to see her for the next few years, there will still be ways to contact her.
As soon as you graduate and leave this country, I will also arrange for Meari to study abroad. The same goes for other girls who are willing to be with you. By the time I become a Diet member, dealing with these matters won't be difficult."
Ayanokoji Kiyotaka had arranged all of Kiyotaka's "afterlife" matters. As long as Kiyotaka nodded, he could be out of danger and no longer be constrained by their father.
Even after saying all this, Ayanokoji Kiyotaka still hadn't spoken, his head lowered as if he was still hesitating.
To make him make up his mind, Ayanokoji Kiyotaka, out of desperation, decided to bring out his "trump card."
He suddenly asked, "Kiyotaka, do you still remember that you had a private tutor? She took care of you for a year or two."
A glint of light flashed in Ayanokoji Kiyotaka's eyes. He instantly looked up and eagerly asked, "Big brother, are you talking about Hiratsuka-sensei? Where is she now?!"
As expected... his younger brother harbored some special feelings for this private tutor.
Ayanokoji Kiyotaka had noticed this a long time ago, but he had never been certain. Now, seeing his reaction, he could finally confirm it.
After a brief moment of emotional loss, Ayanokoji Kiyotaka quickly calmed down. He probably already guessed what Kiyotaka wanted to say.
"Big brother... you're not going to tell me that Hiratsuka-sensei is teaching at Advanced Nurturing High School, are you?"
"...Precisely."
Ayanokoji Kiyotaka knew that Kiyotaka wouldn't lie to him about something like this. He started to laugh, laughing loudly.
He had searched for three years, using both legitimate and unconventional "doxxing" methods, but he had never been able to find her.
He had originally thought she had changed her identity and gone into hiding, or perhaps gone abroad for further studies. He never expected her to be hiding in Advanced Nurturing High School.
Indeed, this high school is basically completely closed off. Aside from the students studying there, no one knows who their teachers are. Even if she worked at this high school, no news would spread.
No wonder he hadn't found her in three years...
"Big brother... is Hiratsuka-sensei married now?" Ayanokoji Kiyotaka tried his best to control his emotions.
"After she left you, she started teaching at the school. She's been teaching for three years now and is still single."
Hearing this reply, Ayanokoji Kiyotaka couldn't help but laugh again. He didn't know why he was laughing, but he just wanted to laugh.
He laughed at her for being like a block of wood, laughed at her for running so far to avoid him, laughed at her for still not finding a partner after three years, and laughed at himself for searching like an idiot for three years...
Ayanokoji Kiyotaka silently watched Kiyotaka laugh there, sighing slightly in his heart.
He had originally intended to keep this news a secret and give him a big surprise after he transferred. But now, if he didn't reveal this explosive news, Kiyotaka might not want to leave...
Ayanokoji Kiyotaka felt the situation was stable. With this news released, Kiyotaka would definitely be willing to go with him.
A smile appeared on his face, and he continued to persuade him: "Kiyotaka, I've met Hiratsuka-sensei. She was also very surprised to see me and often asked me about you, seeming to regret leaving you back then.
I believe that as long as you transfer schools and see her again, you'll definitely be able to reconcile with her..."
But the result was completely unexpected. After Ayanokoji Kiyotaka finished laughing, he suddenly put on a serious face and shook his head firmly.
"No, I'm not transferring. If I just heard about her and then ran off excitedly to see her, questioning why she suddenly left me, wouldn't that make it seem like I still really like her?"
"I have a girlfriend now, I have several girlfriends! Who is she to me? Why should I go find her just because she's at some high school?!
Even if I see her, I won't reconcile with her. I'll even mock her to her face, mock her for having no taste, for not being able to find a man, and for being single her whole life!"
Kiyotaka's reaction truly left Ayanokoji Kiyotaka stunned for a while before he could react.
He patiently advised, "Kiyotaka, this is not the time to be sulking. Only at Advanced Nurturing High School can you truly be safe..."
Ayanokoji Kiyotaka lowered his head and was silent for a moment, then smiled and shook his head.
"Big brother, I'm not sulking. I'm very grateful that you told me this news. I also really want to see Hiratsuka-sensei again, but not now."
"You said that studying at this school would provide safety, but is it really safe?"
"You also said that this school was established by the opposition party. Although they hold power, they are definitely not as powerful as the ruling party. If Father is determined to get both of us back, do you really think these people in the opposition party would risk their lives for you?"
Ayanokoji Kiyotaka, of course, was aware of all of Kiyotaka's analyses, but what could he do?
If they didn't rely on these opposition parties who offered help now, who else could they count on to help them?
Ayanokoji Kiyotaka took a deep breath and patiently said, "So, you want to stay at Hyakkaou Private Academy? Even if Advanced Nurturing High School isn't safe, it's still much better than the school you're in."
"You've been there for a month, so you know, don't you? Hyakkaou Private Academy is rife with gambling, and the students there use gambling to determine their status. If you lose in gambling and can't pay enough, even if you become the other person's slave, you won't be subject to legal restrictions!
Most of the students in the school are from prestigious families, and many of them are children of Diet members. They have ample money behind them, but you are different. Father will not give you enough funds; he will use you to threaten me!
If you lose in gambling, he will absolutely not help you. Even if I become a Diet member in the future, I won't be able to save you!"
Even Ayanokoji Kiyotaka, who had excellent patience, couldn't help but become annoyed now.
He had explained so much with emotion and reason, all out of concern that his younger brother would get into trouble, but he was ungrateful!
Ayanokoji Kiyotaka's expression, however, became calm. He nodded thoughtfully and asked, "Big brother, you said this school has many children of Diet members. Does that mean this school is very important, even capable of influencing the Diet?"
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