Classroom Of The Elite 2nd Year - Full Volume
End Chapter 5 OPENS THE CURTAIN

"Don't be silly. I haven't done anything yet. I don't have to give up a single point"

"Then go ahead and prove it, Suzune. Let's make a clear distinction between black and white. Okay?"

"You all seem very confident. You think your lies won't be discovered?"

"We'll prove that we're not lying. Let's bring the President of the Disciple-sama Council to give his assessment"

Ryuuen-kun knew about me and the President of the Disciple Council. Like me, I really can't do something that would make Nii-san difficult. The younger brother of the President of the Council of Disciples commits an act that interferes with and intentionally inflicts injury. If such rumors were to spread, the losses Nii-san received would be immeasurable in number. This was the same trick as before, but unlike back then, there was no gap to escape.

In Sudou-kun's case, they pretend to be victims based on the suspicion that 'no one will see'. But this is different. He made "the whole student a witness" and played the victim. He has an advantage. Besides, there was also the fact that Kinoshita-san was an athletic student like me.

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Then, the fact that there's footage of my video playing, a suspicious point. The fact that Kinoshita-san plans to attend all Participation events is Only For The Recommended. Finally, the fact that he got injured was quite severe and prevented him from continuing. There is no factor in playing for me to recover. And most importantly, was the time they used to lay the traps.

Not immediately after Kinoshita-san injured herself, but the fact that they made her lie down it looked more honest. That means they don't file a complaint immediately after a fall but challenge the next game first. In other words, she tried to hold him back, that she was trying to hold him back made him look more honest.

But in the end, unable to cope with the pain, she was absent and after that, she secretly talked about me deliberately making her fall before pretending to be afraid of my next retaliation. Now I'm sure, that this is a circular net used against me. And also. that this situation had already passed the point of no hope, It was a mistake I made as I decided to carefully approach this sports festival. I'm well aware, for a while, it still leaves some unknown.

"Umm .. It doesn't matter if it's just my point.... Ryuuen-kun?"

"Aahh?"

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"I don't think Horikita-san is the type of person who intentionally does something like this. That's why I don't want to make a bigger problem than this. But. I also don't think that Kinoshita-san is the type of person who lies.... "

“Beautiful friends. But it's not good. As a member of Class C, I thought Suzune did this out of spite. If I think about Kinoshita, I feel like it won't matter unless I get money from Suzune. Of course, I won't stop you if you're willing to pay "If we keep arguing here, things will get out of hand. But I won't lose.

"I've decided. Kinoshita, we will complain about this to the teachers and to the student council as well" As if to wake him up, Ryuuen-kun issued an order to Kinoshita-san. While making a face of pain, Kinoshita-san raised her upper body.

"If they see this situation, the school should know that this is a serious problem. They won't side with the attitude of demons who will do anything if it's for the sake of their lowly victory" I have to choose. The path where I will pursue the truth and go against Ryuuen-kun. What it's not is making a negotiation here.

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Obviously I'll choose the first one. But, there was nothing in the world that could uncover that truth. In other words, I'll just be wasting my time and trust. Then making a deal with him here would be.... I desperately squeezed my voice and called out to stop the two of them from leaving.

"Wait....." The word clearly reached Ryuuen-kun. They stopped walking.

"What's up, Suzune? You have no intention of responding to the discussion, do you?"

"If I pay, then you'll make it look like this never happened, right?"

"So, you admit that you're cheating to win?"

"I won't admit it .. 'cause I'm not lying"

"It's weird. What exactly are you paying for?"

"This time, I lost against your strategy. That's why I'm gonna pay. That's what I mean"

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it's embarrassing, but I can't say anything but that.

"Did you hear that, Kinoshita? He doesn't think he's done anything wrong. Can you forgive him?"

"..... I won't forgive him ......"

"Look? Unless you admit your mistake sincerely, we have no intention of responding"

".........."

"That's what I want to say, but you also have pride. I understand if you don't want to call yourself a bad person in front of your teachers and friends. That is why I will give my response because I have a generous heart. But, it's a different story if Kinoshita accepts it or not" He gave a demonic smile while manipulating the situation alone as if toying with my heart. I want to be released from this situation as soon as possible.

"If I paid a million points, you'd make it look like nothing happened, that's what you're saying. There's no other condition, is there?"

"of course. But that was a while ago. You turned it down once, right? The same situation will not happen now. If this is the second round of negotiations, naturally the situation will change"

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How far does Ryuuen-kun intend to attack while provoking me?

"That's right. Try kneeling down and pleading here. Maybe Kinoshita's feelings and my feelings changed"

"Wait, Ryuuen. It's overkill" In response to Ryuuen-kun asking me to kneel, Chabashira-sensei, who became the spectator, opened his mouth.

"Well, I won't force you to make a decision soon. The eyes of a teacher are here as well. I'll hear your answer after the sports festival is over. Are you going to end this with a million points and kneel on the ground or are you going to rekindle this matter and ask the school to do it? Which one will you choose? " So he added this too.

"Don't think this matter will end just because the sports festival is over, okay? I will dig into this matter completely again, no matter what and fight against you. After school, you brought Suzune to me" Saying that to Kushida-san, Ryuuen-kun and Kinoshita-san, both of them left the UKS room. After falling behind, I stood up while feeling defeat.

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"Are you okay? Horikita-san ......"

"I'm fine.... More importantly, how many minutes? Sensei, how much longer is the lunch break?"

"There's still about 20 minutes. You haven't eaten yet, have you? Better fast eat” It's time to do that...not too much, but I don't have time for lunch now. Because I have to find Sudou-kun as soon as possible.

"Excuse me" In a hurry, I left the two of them when I left the UKS.

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All this, because of my negligence. All because I challenge this sports festival while thinking about myself. The fact that Ryuuen-kun got our participation table and that he was already planning something, and that his goal was to make me fall, I failed to see all that. I'm not mentally prepared for that. That's why I became restless and failed to find a solution and that's why I'm currently in confusion. My walking feels heavier than before.

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"It's sad ......" That's right, I see myself as pathetic. As I approached the entrance, I saw the presence of two people who entered the school building. If they happen to be ordinary disciples, I don't even need to pay attention to them. But that's not the problem.

"Nii-san" Maybe she heard it, maybe not. My little whisper that did not come out, disappeared in silence.

The president of this school's Student Council and also my elder brother. Then, one of the female students from the student council who worked for my older brother, Secretary Tachibana. Secretary Tachibana noticed my presence and turned her gaze towards me, but my brother did not even see me in the slightest.

I'm used to being ignored by him. To be honest, I wanted to call him and talk to him. However, as long as I was thrown in Class D, I had no conditions or rights to do so. I held him with a downcast look. Not that my brother would stop for me. That should have happened but...

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"Do you understand exactly what the situation in Class D is now like in this exam?" Those words were not aimed at Secretary Tachibana, but the words that Nii-san spoke, she did as she looked at me.

"..... Right now I realize it" I honestly say so. It was my fault for not thinking that the list of participation tables would be leaked and aimlessly spending my days. When it came to the details of the individual race, I was overwhelmingly defeated by Class C.

"But please don't worry.I won't bother you, Nii-san" That's right, that's all I have to avoid. This incident was caused entirely by my lack. Fortunately, he offered the finisher with a million points and kowtowed.

Considering Chabashira-sensei, he was also a witness. It won't turn into a disaster at the last minute. If so, in the end, it might get better because now this could end without giving Nii-san any trouble. But not like this, I want to have a proper conversation with him. That thought was my only regret.

Ideally, as I have done, I can do it at the turn of the last relay race. But my hope was lost with the foot injury I received. But just by letting him see this wounded figure, my brother will not pity me. That's why, stay positive. Now I've been hit so far. There will be nothing left to lose. Besides, I understand that there is still something left in this sports festival that I can do.

"Excuse me" Saying that, I ran through the entrance to the outside. Resisting the pain in my legs, I ran around the facility. To find Sudou-kun.

But I won't be able to find it easily. In this great school, it would take a lot of time if it was just looking around. When the remaining time had passed by about 10 minutes, I returned to the field. Due to the fact that the Recommended Only To Yang Participation event is getting closer, there is a possibility that Sudou-kun might have already rushed back. Because he always tried his best to occupy the top position among our school years. I pray that it happens.

"As I feared, he didn't come back ..." If there's still a place I've never been to, it's either Keyaki Mall or the hostel. There was also the possibility that he could be somewhere in the school building. It feels pretty hard to find him.

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And before me, he, Ayanokouji-kun appeared. I wonder if he just finished his lunch.

"Your breath is pretty heavy"

"I'm looking for Sudou-kun. He hasn't shown up here yet?"

"Yes. So far. Are you finally going to persuade him?"

"That's because he's a valuable asset to Class D. Besides, even if I don't want to, I'll realize it"

"And that means?" He looks interested in my mental state changing, but right now there is no point in telling him about Ryuuen-kun. Besides, that doesn't mean something will get better even if I tell him.

Kushida-san and I, as well as Chabashira-sensei. The best thing to do is just us. The lunch break is over but Sudou-kun has yet to show up. Class D, is in trouble for the Only For Recommended event later this afternoon. From the loss of Sudou-kun, defeat looks certain.

"Do you know where Sudou is? The time is up"

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"No, not yet. The place where he could go was limited. If he didn't want to be seen, the chances of him going back to the dorm were quite high. Are your legs okay?"

"Lying if I say I'm not sick, but that doesn't mean I can't run. Do you want to come?"

"I must refuse. Even if I act with you, I'll just get in your way"

"I understand..." That might be good for me too. I think so. I endured the pain and started walking.

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