Ryunosuke left the cafeteria. Instead of going to class, he headed to the library to wait for Hiyori's arrival.
Not long after, the bell signaling the end of class rang. Hiyori came as promised to the library, sat in front of him, and said with a sweet smile.
"Sorry for making you wait long, Akasaka-kun~"
Ryunosuke waved his hand signaling no problem, then started the main topic.
"Let's talk about the points from yesterday."
Hiyori began to act serious and listened carefully. Ryunosuke didn't beat around the bush; he conveyed his condition, namely he hoped Class D would support him in the Student Council President election.
Hiyori stroked her chin and pondered quite a while before finally making a decision. She looked at him and said.
"Sure, but I also have one condition. I hope Akasaka-kun is willing to help bring Ryuen-kun back (from student expulsion)."
Ryunosuke initially wanted to refuse because the cost was too high. As if understanding what he was thinking, Hiyori offered her bargaining price.
"Relax, Akasaka-kun, I won't let you take a loss. The points you spend I'll replace with cash plus 10% interest. What do you think?"
Personal points at this school, as explained on the first day of entry, could buy anything—including canceling student expulsion.
It only took 20 million points to bring someone back. However, cash couldn't do that. That was the reason Hiyori wanted to transact using cash with an additional 10% interest.
Because, only Ryunosuke had points in large amounts to save Ryuen. Others couldn't possibly do it. Even if possible, the choices left were the Student Council President or Vice President.
Hiyori wasn't close with them and there was no guarantee they would help.
Besides, who entered this school and lacked money?
Would anyone be tempted by her 10% interest? It seemed only the man in front of her might be interested.
Sure enough Hiyori's guess was right, Ryunosuke hesitated. After all, that 10% interest was equivalent to a profit of 2 million points just by flipping the palm of his hand. But... He really didn't want to save Ryuen.
The problem was, he had already offended that person thoroughly.
Saving him back wouldn't that be the same as courting death?
Saving his own enemy?
Had he gone crazy!
Currently Ryunosuke was very conscious. Especially because now he also wasn't someone lacking money. As long as his plan succeeded, he could collect enough points in a year to pay off his debt. So, he wasn't too rushed.
He stated his refusal and expressed his concerns. First of all, he had already offended Ryuen, if the other party was pulled back, the other party would definitely seek revenge.
Seeing him refuse, Hiyori sighed and raised the amount again.
"20% interest, how about it?"
Ryunosuke shook his head refusing.
Hiyori raised the price again. "30%!"
Ryunosuke again shook his head while lifting his coffee and sipping it a little. Clearly, that still wasn't enough.
Hiyori ground her teeth, both hands hitting the table hard. "50%! Akasaka-kun, what do you think?"
Ryunosuke wavered, but still didn't give certainty.
Hiyori sat listlessly in her chair. She tried hard to squeeze out two crocodile tears, her face looked suffering, and her voice even sounded slightly sobbing.
"Akasaka-kun... I beg you."
Facing Hiyori who exerted all her abilities to persuade and plead, Ryunosuke clicked his tongue. He couldn't stand it and finally agreed reluctantly...
Instantly Hiyori's smile bloomed like a flower. Clearly what was earlier was just acting. She clapped her hands and said cheerfully.
"In that case I'll leave it to Akasaka-kun to save Ryuen-kun. I'll transfer the compensation of 20 million cash into your royalty account."
Ryunosuke immediately panicked. "Didn't you just say 30 million (50% interest)?"
Hiyori started playing dirty. "Did I say that sentence last time?"
Ryunosuke tried to remember Hiyori's last words.
Alright, he had been tricked, but he did it willingly. It was because he indeed had feelings of liking for Hiyori. Consider this a small loss that had to be accepted.
Hiyori stopped joking and stated that the 50% interest would still be given. The two ended that topic.
When would Ryuen be saved?
Ryunosuke stated he would do it during the Student Council President election later. Because he needed Hiyori's help, he couldn't play his ace card too early, otherwise he would lose bargaining power.
Even though he liked Hiyori, he still had to be vigilant.
Hiyori didn't mind. After all that was natural. As long as Ryunosuke could become Student Council President, Ryuen basically wouldn't be able to do anything before him, so what harm was there in saving him.
Hiyori understood that very well, but it didn't matter. Basically, she was doing this not entirely for Ryuen. Since becoming Class D's leader, her reading time had drastically decreased. She was very unhappy, that's why she wanted Ryuen to return. Otherwise, her reading time would continue to decrease...
After they agreed on the contract contents and read books for a while in the library, the two separated.
Actually Ryunosuke wanted to escort Hiyori, but he was afraid of being caught by Megumi. He really didn't dare do it.
He himself didn't know what method Megumi used to make his girlfriend (Morishita Ai) agree to something that foolish (sharing a boyfriend). But, this actually benefited him. Basically he indeed wanted everything, but he had evil intentions but didn't have the courage. Megumi's actions really realized his wish.
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Ryunosuke returned to his dorm.
When opening the door, sure enough, Megumi like a good wife was cooking in the kitchen for him.
Ryunosuke immediately locked the room door because he was afraid of being seen by others. This feeling was really strange...
He threw his bag on the bed, took off his jacket and tie, then hung them on the clothes rack. He changed shoes for house slippers and walked inside.
Megumi cooked many dishes.
There was bacon, ham, tomato eggs, and onion sandwich with salad and tomato sauce inside. For drinks was sour plum soup with sour spicy radish pickles as a side.
Alright, typical homemade menu. Ryunosuke couldn't comment anything.
Megumi took off her apron. To make cooking easier, she had earlier tied her hair in a side ponytail style, now she released it and returned to bob hair style.
Megumi sat beside him and without hesitation leaned on his shoulder. Ryunosuke's body stiffened; he couldn't refuse physical contact this close.
Megumi's lips curved into a smile. She was very satisfied with Ryunosuke's attitude toward her. This proved that in that man's eyes, she was a very attractive girl, otherwise, the man wouldn't react like this.
After feeling satisfied, Megumi no longer leaned and took chopsticks to start eating.
Seeing her eating with an expressionless face as if the earlier physical contact wasn't her doing, Ryunosuke sighed.
Sure enough, this girl's level was far above his... In front of Megumi, he was really like an innocent new soldier.
Ryunosuke took chopsticks and started eating, trying not to think about unnecessary things. However, just a few bites he ate...
*THUD!*
Ryunosuke fell face down. Megumi immediately caught and held him as if she had already predicted this.
Currently, Ryunosuke was already unconscious. Clearly the food had a problem...
Megumi moved him onto the bed, stripped off his clothes, while she herself made some preparations. She took her phone, approached him, and took photos as evidence.
After everything was done, Megumi whispered softly in Ryunosuke's ear.
"Forgive me, Ryunosuke-kun. Please don't blame me, because I really feel insecure."
"Do you know?" Besides you, I don't have anything else... So to get you, I can do any means!"