In fact, maybe I’ll officially declare it. I was thinking of asking an acquaintance to name it, but I feel bad piling more work on them.
But… Yatagarasu. The guiding god, the embodiment of the sun, huh?
The sound of the name is fantastic, but the content doesn’t quite fit, I think…
“Is this… after discussion, you said?”
Suddenly, Asahina’s voice interrupted my thoughts.
“Of course, you’ll discuss it with Shinzaki. If you can convince the guest… then it’s possible to invite the guest you want.”
The first person that came to mind was Dojima Tadashi, a third-year member of the self-defense squad.
After all, he’s the strongest in physical combat. Individually, he’s on par with Asahina Kasumi.
If we could invite him, Class C would gain a significant advantage.
When it comes to fighting Shinzaki, he’s undoubtedly the best additional force… but.
Shinzaki must already know about Dojima’s strength.
So, no matter what methods or excuses we use.
I’m sure we’ll be swept from right to left, and will waste my time doing nothing.
It’s certain that our proposal to have Dojima participate would be rejected.
…Besides, Dojima Tadashi isn’t the type to get involved in student fights anyway.
Asahina seemed to be thinking something over, but she quickly shook her head and replied.
“…No, this time, the guest they’ve chosen is fine. After all, we intend to face them head-on, so having a completely unrelated third party chosen is actually preferable.”
“Well, it’s a relief they didn’t pick someone blatantly from the enemy camp. The Night Banquet seems to be opposing Class B, after all.”
“Yes, Shinzaki-kun probably intends to crush both us and the Night Banquet at once. Other than that, there’s no reason to set this rule… Even if there were, it would be something impossible in reality.”
Like Shinzaki and the Night Banquet secretly being connected, or something.
It’s something you could speculate about, but in reality, it’s practically impossible.
She dismissed all [that kind of thing] with a wave of her hand and turned her attention back to Sakaki-sensei.
“Sakaki-sensei, I’ll ask directly. Do you think we should accept?”
“…It’s rare for you to ask for my opinion. I was under the impression you disliked me.”
After all, I’m the one who taught Asahina about the school’s absurdities.
It’s no wonder she’d see me as an enemy.
But the current Asahina Kasumi wouldn’t do something so childish.
Because she’s aiming to be a hero of justice.
“No, Sensei. You might be unreasonable and the enemy of the students. But what we need right now is just a conclusion: whose side are you on, Class C or Class B?”
“……You’ve become quite outspoken, Asahina Kasumi.”
Sakaki-sensei’s expression softens at Asahina’s growth.
As Asahina said, whether Sakaki-sensei is an enemy or an ally doesn’t matter at this point.
What’s important is her current stance.
Asahina isn’t asking Sakaki-sensei as the enemy of the students or the envoy of the academy.
She’s asking her as the homeroom teacher of Class C.
After a brief pause, Sakaki-sensei speaks, firmly as the homeroom teacher, as an ally of Class C.
“–From my perspective, I believe we should accept it.”
At that answer, Asahina doesn’t interrupt.
Silently urging her to continue, Sakaki-sensei adds,
“This time, we are in the position of having accepted a challenge. Therefore, I believe we should also be able to add appropriate rules. After all, they’ve imposed so many constraints on us. It shouldn’t be a problem for us to set new conditions.”
“……So, what are you trying to say?”
“It’s simple. If we win, we’ll expel Shinzaki Yasuhito.”
At her words, no one could speak.
Except for Asahina Kasumi.
“No, Sensei. There’s no need to go that far. Just like we imposed on Netsuhara-kun, we can ensure he’s never harmed again. In fact, I think we should add rules in other areas.”
“W-Wait a minute, Asahina-san! It’s Shinzaki we’re talking about!? Why not just expel him!?”
At Asahina’s immediate response, the class’s gal raises her voice.
That’s……Kurashiki’s friend, Makibi-san.
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I’ve never really had much interest in her……no, wait. I haven’t had much interaction with her before……but, well, looking at her now, she’s a typical gal. By the way, she’s one of the people who dislikes me.
At Makibi’s words, many students nod in agreement.
I feel the same way. You’re being too soft, Asahina-san. I’ve heard you talk about reform and all that, but leaving the opponent with options versus crushing them completely makes a huge difference. It’s better to eliminate any potential threats now.
……That’s what I’d normally say.
“……Sorry, but this time, I also oppose expelling Shinzaki.”
“Huh!?……Amamori! Are you……serious right now!?”
At my words, Makibi confronts me. She’s really scary.
“The academy’s policy is to expel troublemakers……like Shinzaki! If we don’t get rid of people like him, we’re the ones who’ll end up in danger! You can’t even take responsibility if something happens, so don’t act all high and mighty!”
With that, Makibi glares at Asahina.
“I can’t accept it……showing mercy to the enemy……Shinzaki……and even Netsuhara should’ve been expelled, like Kirido!”
Asahina-san’s eyes widen slightly at her passionate speech.
For someone to oppose Asahina-san, the pillar of this class, so strongly……(excluding me), there’s never been anyone like that before.
I see……Makibi, huh? She might be useful somewhere.
“That’s entirely agreeable, but……you’re missing the point, Makibi.”
“Huh?”
A voice like Netsuhara’s responds. Are you a delinquent?
“……Let me say it again. I’m just against it this time.”
“……This time? What’s that?”
Makibi repeats, clearly annoyed, while the rest of the class looks confused.
Explaining to them, I share my thoughts.
“First of all, our opponent is Shinzaki. If we set his expulsion as a condition, he’ll definitely demand additional rules as well. [If we’re taking that much risk, we need more benefits]……something like that.”
“Th-That’s……”
What he truly desires.
It’s [to crush Class C even more thoroughly].
“By the way, Sakaki-sensei. What’s Class B’s reward for winning?”
“[The entire Class C will bow down and be expelled], apparently.”
At Sakaki-sensei’s words, the class erupts in commotion.
It’s too cruel……or rather, it’s so like Shinzaki. I laugh inwardly and continue.
“Then, let’s hold off even more. We should use the additional rules in other areas.”
“Huh!? They’re the ones who set those rules! So, we should–“
“Exactly. If we want to fight them on equal terms, we should add the same rules.”
Makibi’s words are logical. If I were the leader, I’d add the same rules without hesitation.
But this time, the leader is Asahina Kasumi, and she doesn’t want a school life where others are trampled underfoot. ……How naive.
So, she won’t expel Shinzaki. She can’t.
With that premise in mind, I surprisingly found some benefits.
“In other words, the moment we expel a Class B student, we become equals. If we try to add more rules, we have to allow them to add the same number of rules as well. What would happen if we permitted that against someone like Shinzaki… am I the only one who doesn’t even want to think about it?”
“…Ugh, t-that is…”
Imagining that future, Makibi makes a very unpleasant face.
Looking around the classroom, many students had similar expressions. So, no further explanation is needed.
“The elimination of Shinzaki. By deliberately choosing ‘not’ to do that, we Class C can avoid becoming equals with Class B. We can freely continue to add rules from our advantageous position. To a certain extent, that is.”
If I were in Shinzaki’s position, that’s what I’d hate the most.
So, let’s do that. Let’s fully exploit what he hates the most.
“What’s important now isn’t how much of a disadvantage we can impose on them. It’s how much of an advantage we can gain without allowing them to add new rules.”
I leave the rest to Asahina-san, turning my gaze to her.
She’s puffing up her nose, looking somewhat proud.
“Yes, yes, that’s right, Amamori-kun! I was just thinking the same thing! What a coincidence, I’m so happy!”
“Sakaki-sensei, I’m not feeling well. May I go to the infirmary?”
“Denied.”
Sakaki-sensei’s merciless rejection.
I slump my shoulders, while Asahina-san places a hand on her chest and steps back.
“I-I’ve really been cut off……!”
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