Tomoya spoke with a fervor, essentially still insisting that Megumi become the heroine of the game he was creating.
Ryunosuke's gaze grew increasingly cold; he stood up, blocking Megumi so the nuisance could not draw any closer, while speaking in an increasingly unfriendly tone.
"You even mispronounced her name. How do you have the nerve to ask Megumi to be your heroine?"
"If you truly cared about her, it would be impossible for you to get her name wrong."
Megumi looked at Ryunosuke's back, the corners of her lips lifting slightly into a small curve.
Tomoya felt momentarily awkward, but he quickly returned to his stubborn stance. "A name is just a code! What I see is the unique aura within her—that is exactly what my game's heroine needs!"
Seeing how persistent this person was in bothering Megumi, Ryunosuke glanced toward the surveillance camera in the classroom; he didn't dare act rashly for the time being. He had to find an opportunity to lure him out; only in an unmonitored area could he take the law into his own hands.
The students nearby began to whisper among themselves, as they finally realized there was a student named Megumi in their class.
Perhaps due to the specific magnetic relationship between the male and female protagonists of "Saekano," Megumi's vanishing ability didn't fail completely, but at least now she was starting to be noticed by everyone—even if her presence still flickered in and out at times.
Airi suddenly remembered that Megumi was the holder of the third seat. (Why didn't I notice this girl's presence before? How strange.)
Haruka also felt bewildered. (A person who was unobservable before is actually clearly visible today—truly a miracle.)
Seeing the whispering around them, Sae clapped her hands, signaling everyone to be quiet since it was lesson time. If there were personal grudges, resolve them after school hours. She also shot Ryunosuke a look with a very clear intent.
(If you want to settle a personal debt, find a quiet place where no one is around; don't trouble the class.)
Ryunosuke understood Sae's meaning and felt grateful.
Everyone quieted down; after all, if the teacher had spoken and they remained noisy, it meant looking for trouble. Even Tomoya, who was usually insensitive, learned to be quiet, waiting for the final bell to ask Megumi again.
Ryunosuke's face remained flat, but in his heart, he was thinking of a way to get this person expelled from school. Why not use 20 million Private Points? Because this person wasn't worth that much of his points.
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Ryunosuke walked alone toward the Chairman's office. Don't get the wrong idea—he didn't come to complain or abuse his power, but rather to discuss a deal.
Narumori saw his future son-in-law arrive; he set aside his work with a slightly annoyed tone and asked, "Do you have business with me?"
Ryunosuke didn't beat around the bush; he sat on the sofa and began to lay out his terms. "Help me expel someone from the school—specifically that new transfer student, Aki Tomoya."
Narumori adjusted his black-framed glasses and stated his objection. "You're telling me to expel a student I just admitted? Why must it be so? Did he provoke you?"
Ryunosuke spread his hands. "You could say that."
Narumori still refused firmly. "That is definitely not possible. Even though I am the Chairman, I cannot abuse my personal power; otherwise, how will the people below view me?"
Ryunosuke shrugged his shoulders casually. "Then what if I told you I have a way to cure Arisu's heart disease? Could this small request of mine be fulfilled, Father-in-law?"
Instantly, Narumori slammed the desk and stood up with an extremely excited expression. "Are you serious?!!!"
Even though he had anticipated his father-in-law's reaction, Ryunosuke was still surprised because the reaction was so immense. He nodded calmly to confirm the matter.
Narumori, who had previously refused adamantly, immediately agreed to Ryunosuke's terms as if afraid his son-in-law would change his mind. He immediately turned on the school broadcast in front of him.
"Announcement for student Aki Tomoya of Class 1-D: prohibited items have been found in your room, including methamphetamines and powdered narcotics. Effective immediately, you are expelled from the school!"
After that, he immediately shut off the broadcast.
The entire student body was stunned, staring at the new student with looks full of curiosity as if saying: "Man, you're something else, daring to deal drugs here."
Tomoya panicked beyond measure. "I didn't do it! I'm being framed! I don't sell drugs at all!"
The school security officers didn't care; they immediately detained him and called the police. Even if he was later proven innocent, the expulsion from school could not be overturned, because it was a direct order from Narumori as the Chairman.
Inside the office, Ryunosuke sat agape watching his father-in-law's "god-tier operation."
(Huh?)
(You framed him for dealing drugs? Are you for real?)
He took a deep breath; this slander was truly massive. He finally felt what was called absolute power.
Narumori kept a flat face as if the act of slandering someone just now wasn't his doing. As an educator, he didn't feel anything was wrong. All of this was for Arisu's sake. In the face of his beloved daughter, his moral standards could be lowered slightly.
Narumori stared at Ryunosuke sharply, his tone very serious. "You can really cure Arisu's heart disease?"
Ryunosuke nodded firmly. "But I need a small favor from you, Father-in-law; give me the right to leave the school at any time without having to pay Private Points to return."
Narumori waved his hand. "That's not a problem. As long as you can save Arisu, you may use my power as you wish."
Ryunosuke commented, "Who was it just now that said they wouldn't let me use the back door, but now?"
"Ahem," Narumori cleared his throat quickly, "the nature of the problem is different; this concerns my daughter's life..."
Ryunosuke just stared at him with "dead fish eyes" without saying another word.
Narumori also felt resigned; he only had one beloved daughter. His wife had passed away from heart disease shortly after giving birth to her, leaving behind their fruit of love.
Unfortunately, Arisu inherited the same disease. Over the years, Narumori had sought out many expert doctors, including Maruo, who was the best doctor in Japan, but they all threw up their hands.
He had even gone abroad, including to America, but still found no way to cure it. Because this disease was hereditary, even if Arisu couldn't have direct physical relations with Ryunosuke, she could use an IVF program to get pregnant to reduce the risk of a sudden heart attack.
Arisu's mother had gotten pregnant that way in the past. Don't think Narumori could have a child with his heart-diseased wife naturally; it was all thanks to the help of science. Yet even so, Arisu's mother still passed away after giving birth.