Tsukishiro furrowed his brow slightly. "I have to get Akasaka Ryunosuke expelled?"
But thinking about it, it made sense... He didn't need long to understand what happened. Most likely the other party's actions this time inadvertently impacted his Boss. Coincidentally, this was the Kyoei Party election period, so it would definitely be affected to some extent.
Of course, Tsukishiro immediately agreed. After all, he himself had a personal grudge against Ryunosuke. Seeing that young man being targeted by his highest superior was something he very much looked forward to.
Tsukishiro showed a genuine smile, then answered softly, "Okay~ No problem, task guaranteed complete."
He even showed a smile—how to put it?
A smile very satisfied with other people's suffering. This time Ryunosuke was truly being targeted by Atsuomi, his priority now even higher than Ayanokouji himself.
Now it was Ayanokouji's turn to breathe a sigh of relief. In the near future, his father wouldn't be targeting him, so he could enjoy the life of a normal person. All this thanks to his "good friend" aka his "best tool."
Before hanging up, Atsuomi added one more thing.
"Oh right, Tsukishiro. For this incident, please bear the blame yourself. Say this was your personal action and has nothing to do with me."
"Later, I'll get you out of there..."
He wanted Tsukishiro to bear all the burden alone so it wouldn't affect his re-election in the future. Even though that meant Tsukishiro might be fired or even go to prison, as long as his own career wasn't disturbed, it wasn't a problem.
"Tsk." Tsukishiro covered the phone's voice hole so his annoyed click wouldn't be heard by his conversation partner.
Damn it!
Originally he did hold the main responsibility, but at least he wouldn't go to prison because there was still a mastermind above him. As long as he kept quiet, he could still live well; at most just receive criticism, have his political rights revoked for life, and undergo investigation for several months.
But if he bore all the sins alone, the nature of the problem would be different.
(This bastard! Wants me to bear everything alone?)
Tsukishiro of course wanted to refuse. If he agreed, his future would be completely ruined and he could really end up behind bars. Just as he was about to refuse, Atsuomi seemed to be able to guess his conversation partner's thoughts and immediately threw out a threat.
"Your daughter is still inside the White Room."
With just that one sentence, Tsukishiro immediately shut up and obeyed to become a scapegoat... The opponent held the life of the person he loved most; he had no choice.
Of course, Atsuomi wouldn't let someone bear the burden for free. He promised to let Tsukishiro's daughter enter Advanced Nurturing High School. At least for the next three years, his daughter could live as a normal person. Tsukishiro even felt he should thank him.
Sure enough, Tsukishiro expressed his gratitude while proactively admitting fault. He guaranteed he would bear everything to exchange for his daughter's freedom for three years. Atsuomi nodded satisfied.
"In that case, I leave it to you, Tsukishiro."
"Rest assured, you'll be fine. After I'm elected as a Kyoei Party parliament member, I'll clear your name and bring you back."
Those words were considered hot air by Tsukishiro; he didn't believe a single word. That was just political pleasantries. If he was stupid enough to believe it, then he was truly foolish... However, on the surface, he still acted respectful and bowed while thanking him for his "guidance." In his heart, he was already cursing profusely.
(Damn you! You bastard! Why don't you bear the sins yourself? Go die!)
That was Tsukishiro's heart's cry. However, on the surface, he still smiled and agreed to bear this problem. After hanging up, he breathed a sigh of relief. He was afraid if the conversation continued, he wouldn't be able to hold back from starting to curse.
He then used a support cane, brought his body wrapped in bandages like a mummy, walking toward the Board Chairman's office.
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Of course, through a secret report from the Nurse, Ryunosuke already knew Tsukishiro had left, but he didn't care. After all, that person was no longer a threat. Whatever he did was useless. In three days, he would be gone.
Ryunosuke stopped his surveillance of Tsukishiro because he had more important business. Nazuna had already come to the first-year class to look for him openly.
Ryunosuke sighed. He was forcibly pulled by Nazuna in exactly the same way Himeno had done before. Inside the class, the atmosphere became chaotic again as usual.
"Why this bastard again!"
"Damn it!"
"This time it's Asahina-senpai from second year."
"What's the reason?! Why him?!"
"What's good about him?! Clearly I'm much more handsome!"
Yamauchi pointed at his own face distorted by jealousy.
Meanwhile, Airi seemed to be daydreaming, waiting for an explanation from Ryunosuke. And as usual, Ryunosuke sent a short message that calmed Airi's heart.
Airi hugged her own chest. "Thank goodness... Ryunosuke-kun isn't cheating."
Megumi also turned off the call from him, not wanting to hear explanations while puffing her cheeks and turning away.
Ryunosuke sighed. (I'm forced to have to make amends to Megumi tonight...)
Before leaving, Ryunosuke glanced toward Yamauchi, Ike, and Shimura. (Oh, almost forgot about these 'three treasures.' During the Student Council President election, they stabbed me in the back and gave three votes to the opponent.)
(I have to find an opportunity to talk with Father-in-law = Narumori to kick all three of them out of school.)
Ryunosuke was basically a petty person. If there was a problem, he was truly vengeful. If enemies were lucky that was fine, it was probably just because he forgot.
Three days later, Narumori did receive a report from this son-in-law of his and looked for an appropriate reason to kick all three of them out of school. But that's a story for later; let's return to the present.
The familiar school rooftop, the familiar railing. Ryunosuke returned to the place he had once visited with Himeno. This place had almost become an "attendance point" for him; he'd been here three times already...
Nazuna held the railing with both hands, her back to Ryunosuke with a sad face.
"There's something I want to ask your help with."
Ryunosuke of course knew what she wanted to discuss; he answered without turning.
"I refuse. Whether Nagumo Miyabi lives or dies has nothing to do with me."
He put his hands in his pockets, preparing to leave. He didn't care about Nagumo at all. Nazuna suddenly gripped Ryunosuke's hand, her tone containing pleading.
"I was the one who helped you contact the leaders of Class 3-C and 3-D. Even if it wasn't a great service, at least value my hard work. Help me just this once."
"If you can't..." Nazuna bit her lip, then boldly placed Ryunosuke's hand on top of her large "twin peaks."
Ryunosuke, feeling the situation was critical, immediately pulled his hand back. "Speak properly, don't do this..."
He was really starting to fear these girls; one by one trying to approach him.
(Aren't they afraid my life will get more chaotic?)
Nazuna's eyes were teary. She didn't know what else to do; this was the only way for her to save Nagumo.
If Nagumo left this school, death awaited him. Not an exaggeration at all.
Looking at the list of female students he had toyed with at school, how could any of them let him go? Nagumo used his Vice President Student Council status to act arbitrarily. Inside school, he was indeed a "little king." But outside, he was nobody.
Nazuna did this to save her childhood friend. Not because of love, but because she couldn't just let him die. If something happened to Nagumo, she didn't know how to explain it to Nagumo's parents.
Ryunosuke also saw the girl's difficulty. He ruffled his hair irritably. Actually, he didn't want to save Nagumo, but he remembered his promise to Nazuna before to settle Nagumo's problem. And he had already thought of a strategy—the type of strategy that didn't require any cost from him.