Osamu Dazai

"That's right, didn't Chabashira-sensei just say that as long as you have 2000 million, you can be promoted to Class A?"

"Because this is a special enrollment rule, if I want to be promoted to a class, there is only one way, that is, if any student in any class is expelled, I can choose whether to join that class,"

As soon as this remark came out, the whole class became noisy, and even Teacher Chabashira was a little shocked. After all, as a teacher, she has a higher authority and she doesn't know this rule.

Only Ayanokouji realized slightly, "It seems that he should have made a series of measures last time to get Sudou Ken to drop out of school, but he found that Sudou Ken can still be discovered in terms of athletic ability, so he gave up this series of ideas. But that's not right, why did he prepare to make a contract in the first place? Did he really just want to kiss Horikita?"

Ayanokouji gradually became confused.

"But you don't need to give up. Depending on the student's activity and contribution in club activities, sometimes there will be cases where individual points are awarded. For example, if someone from the calligraphy club wins a prize in a competition, the school will Give the corresponding points." Osamu Dazai suddenly said another rule that can get points.

"What, Mr. Chabashira didn't tell us."

"It seems that our class teacher is quite evil-hearted."

Osamu Dazai crossed his legs, the bandage on the organizer said.

Hearing these words, Horikita made a thoughtful gesture.

After recess, Horikita called Osamu Dazai out.

"Dazai, come with me."

"What's wrong, Suzune?"

Horikita came to Dazai's ear and whispered, "...that's the witness."

Osamu Dazai nodded: "I understand, but it's useless for you to tell me these things. After school, tell Kushida and the others."

After speaking, Osamu Dazai returned to the classroom.

"you!"

Horikita stomped her feet angrily.

Chapter 12 Sakura Airi (recommendation ticket for collection)

After the students heard that fairy tale-like incident, although the atmosphere in the class became lively for a while, it was immediately pulled back by reality.

After school, everyone asked around for news of witnesses like yesterday.

After searching for a long time to no avail, everyone came to Ayanokouji's room to discuss the battle plan again.

After discussing various things, after about 10 minutes, Kushida spoke as if he had a flash of inspiration.

"Perhaps it would be better to go in a slightly different direction. Like looking for someone who saw the witness."

"So that's it. You mean to find out if anyone saw anyone going to the special teaching building on the day of the incident, right?"

Ayanokōji understood Kushida's thoughts, and it was a good idea on a whim.

Although almost no students entered the special teaching building, the entrance of the building itself was within sight of everyone.

In other words, as long as there is a testimony of "I saw someone enter the special teaching building at that time", it means that it is one step closer to the witness.

"Isn't that great? Then I'll leave everything to you."

When he came back to his senses, Sudou, who was the person involved in the incident, had already started using his mobile phone to play the basketball community game he was obsessed with recently to drain his energy.

Although Sudou couldn't do anything, Ike and Yamauchi seemed very dissatisfied with his appearance.

Even so, they didn't vent their dissatisfaction on the spot, probably because Sudou's counterattack was terrifying.That is, they pretended not to see it.

Tomorrow will already be Thursday.

Sneaking around for news won’t be easy Sat./Sun.

In fact, time can be said to be running out.

At this moment, the doorbell at the entrance rang, and a visitor appeared.

All the very few people who would visit Ayanokouji's room had already gathered here.

Ayanokoji went to open the door of the dormitory.

Two figures appeared at the door, they were Osamu Dazai and Suzune Horikita.

"Have you made any progress regarding the witnesses?"

Horikita asked in a condescending tone as if she could see through everything.

"No, not yet." Ayanokōji replied.

"Okay, Suzune, let's go in and talk." Dazai Osamu folded his arms and looked at Horikita.

Horikita glanced at Dazai Osamu, looking very unconvinced.

"I see."

Horikita and Dazai took off their shoes and entered the room.

"Ah, Dazai-san, Horikita-san, it's great that you're here too."

As soon as Kushida saw the two of them, he hugged Horikita's arm and said happily.

Horikita shook off Kushida's arm.

"I'm here this time to give you some clues about the witnesses."

As soon as Horikita came in, he told the news that shocked the four of Kushida.

"What do you mean, Horikita? Witness...are you serious?"

Compared to joy, Sudou was first surprised and suspicious.

"It's Sakura-san."

Horikita uttered an unexpected name.

"Sakura-san? Is that the girl in the same class...?"

Yamauchi and Sudou looked at each other, as if they wanted to say, 'Who is Sakura? '.

"The true identity of the witness to this incident is her." Horikita said with certainty,...

"Why can you be so sure?"

"When Kushida-san mentioned that there were witnesses to the incident in the classroom, she lowered her eyes. Most of the students looked at Kushida, or looked disinterested. However, she was the only one among them. If the incident has nothing to do with you , wouldn’t make that kind of expression.”

Osamu Dazai has to admit that Horikita's keenness and observation skills are very superb. When the whole class is searching for nothing, he can infer who the witness is just by a single expression.

"Anyway, it's better to get in touch with Sakura first." Ayanokōji said.

"Well, I see."

Then, Kushida dialed Sakura's phone number, after all, she was the most popular person who had the phones of all the students in the class.

Kushida held the phone to his ear for about 20 seconds, but then shook his head and ended the call.

"No, I can't get through, but Sakura-san must be a very shy person. I'll ask her first tomorrow. I think a group of people talking to her will only make her wary."

If Kushida couldn't let go of Sakura's heart, then no one would be able to convince her.

"That's a good idea, Suzune, we should go."

Saying that, Dazai Osamu and Horikita Suzune left Ayanokouji's room first.

"Hey, why don't you tell them that you insist on letting me come."

Horikita stopped and looked at Osamu Dazai.

"Then I will give you this question in return."

"Hmph, what a cunning answer."

This time he asked Horikita to tell Kushida the clues about the witnesses, in order to better change her, maybe there will be unexpected gains.

……

The next day, after school, Kushida left his seat at the same time as the class meeting ended, and came to Sakura who was quietly preparing to go home.

Kushida's appearance was unusually tense.

Ike, Yamauchi, and Sudou also seem to be very concerned about the content of the conversation, and focus on Kushida and the others.

"Sakura-san."

"...W-what is it...?"

The hunched girl with glasses lifted her head looking bored.

She didn't seem to expect to be talked to, and she looked a little flustered.

"I want to ask you something, is that okay? It's about Sudou-san..."

"Yes, I'm sorry, I... still have arrangements..."

Sakura put on an obviously embarrassed expression, and looked away.

She strongly exudes an vibe that she's not good at or doesn't like talking to people.

"I won't take up too much time. This matter is very important, so I hope you can tell me. When Sudou-san was involved in the incident, Sakura-san, were you nearby...?"

"I-I don't know. Horikita-san told me that too, but I really don't know at all..."

Although Sakura's words were weak, she clearly expressed her denial.

Kushida probably didn't want to forcefully question Sakura who was showing a repulsive attitude.

Although Kushida showed a troubled expression as if he was at a loss, he immediately returned to smiling.

She probably felt that even so, she couldn't easily give up here.

Because of Sakura's existence, it might greatly affect Sudou's treatment in the future.

"I...can I go back..."

However, Sakura's appearance seemed strange.It doesn't look like she's simply not good at talking to people, but that she's hiding something.This can also be seen from her own behavior.

She hides her dominant hand, and doesn't even want to cross her eyes.Even if you are not good at making eye contact, you will look at people to some extent.But Sakura didn't intend to face Kushida at all, why?

Chapter 13 The person I "coincidentally" met (recommendation ticket for collection)

If Kushida had a failure, it might be talking to her on this occasion.

The longer the unnatural conversation drags on, the more attention will be drawn to the surroundings.

However, this should be a complete miscalculation for Kushida.

She knew Sakura, and also exchanged contact information.From Kushida's point of view, she should have expected that she could talk to Sakura more smoothly.

The situation would be understandable if she hadn't expected rejection.

Sakura packed her schoolbag as if to keep a distance from Kushida, then stood up.

"Goodbye, bye."

She seemed to judge that the conversation could not end well, so she chose to run away.

Sakura grabbed the digital camera that was on the table, which should be her personal belongings, and then took a step.

At this moment, her shoulder bumped into Hondo who was chatting with friends on her mobile phone while walking, not looking at the road.

"what!"

The digital camera slipped from Sakura's hand, and then fell to the ground with a loud noise.The hall seemed to want to focus on the phone, simply said "Sorry, sorry" and walked out of the classroom.

Sakura hurriedly picked up the digital camera.

"It's a lie...the screen can't come out..."

She covered her mouth, visibly devastated.It appears that the digital camera was broken by the impact.Sakura pressed the power button several times and reinstalled the battery, but the camera didn't turn on at all.

"Yes, I'm sorry. It's all because I spoke to you suddenly..."

"No... I was too careless... Goodbye."

Kushida couldn't stop the discouraged Sakura, so she could only watch her leave regretfully.

……

"Dazai, do you want to go back together?"

This invitation from Horikita made Osamu Dazai couldn't help but put his palm on her forehead.Although Horikita's forehead was cold, it was indeed warm and soft.

"...I don't have a fever. I also have something to discuss with you."

"Okay, where are we going?"