Osamu Dazai

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...?" Kushida Kikyo asked.

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

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

Kushida Kikyo probably didn't want to forcefully question Sakura Airi who showed a repulsive attitude.

Although Kushida Kikyo 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 Airi's existence, it might greatly affect Sudou Takeru's treatment in the future.

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

However, Sakura Airi'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 Sakura Airi's 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 Airi didn't intend to face Kushida Kikyo at all, why?

If there was anything wrong with Kushida Kikyo, 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 Kikyo.

She knew Sakura Airi and exchanged contact information.

From Kushida Kikyo's point of view, she should have expected that she could talk to Sakura Airi more smoothly.

If Kushida Kikyo didn't expect to be rejected, then this situation would be understandable.

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

"Goodbye, bye."

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

Sakura Airi clutched the digital camera that was placed on the table, which was supposed to be her personal belonging, and took a step forward.

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

……

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

This invitation from Horikita Suzune made Osamu Dazai couldn't help but put his palm on her forehead.

Although Horikita Suzune'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?"

Osamu Dazai could only helplessly wave his hands.

"Go to the scene of the crime and take a look."

……

Dazai Osamu and Horikita Suzune came to the special teaching building at the scene of the incident after school when the weather became more sweltering.

Since there was no murder, the building was not sealed with a no-entry seal, and there was no special difference from usual.

In this school building, there are special-course classrooms, home economics classrooms, audio-visual classrooms, and other equipment that are not frequently used.

There are almost no people here after class, so no one will bump into them.

If you want to call Sudo Takeru out, then this is one of the most ideal places on campus.

It's unusually hot here.

It might have been like this in the summer of the school, but the school building was basically very comfortable.

So everyone's impression of hot or cold is blurred.

This is the effect of staying too long in a building with the air conditioner on all day.

This special teaching building should also turn on air-conditioning in the classroom, but now the cold wind is completely gone.

"Sorry, I asked you to come here with me."

Horikita Suzune, who was standing aside, didn't seem to be sweating, and looked around the corridor quietly.

"It would be nice if there was a monitor here, right, Suzune." Osamu Dazai said suddenly.

"Yes, if there is a monitor, it can be solved directly."

Then, Horikita Suzune checked the scene again, but found no valuable clues, so the two began to turn back.

Just as Osamu Dazai was about to turn around from the corridor, he bumped into a student who was also turning around.

"Sorry, are you okay? This classmate"

Since the force of the impact was not so strong, neither of them fell down.

"I'm fine. Sorry, I was so careless."

After speaking in a panic, Sakura Airi was about to run away.

"You don't have to force yourself."

Osamu Dazai didn't need to speak, but he couldn't help but say it.

Although Sakura Airi stopped, she didn't intend to turn around.

"Even if you are an eyewitness, Sakura, you are not obliged to stand up. Besides, it must be meaningless to force you to testify."

"I didn't see anything. You got the wrong person..."

Sakura Airi always answered that she was not an eyewitness.

Because at this stage, this is just Horikita's arbitrary opinion and prejudice, and there is a high possibility that the witness is actually not her.

So if Sakura Airi said so, then it should be so.

"It's fine if that's the case. However, if someone persecutes you, you can ask any of your classmates to help you."

Sakura Airi responded softly and walked down the stairs.

"It's hard to imagine you being so serious." Horikita Suzune seemed surprised.

"I will be very serious when I face cute and beautiful girls." Osamu Dazai said naturally.

"Ah, President Dazai, what are you doing here?"

The voice came from behind, Dazai Osamu and Horikita looked back, it was Ichinose Hoonami, also Dazai Osamu's secretary.

"Could it be, are you guys having a sweet and sour date?" Hoonami Ichinose rolled his eyes and said jokingly.

"No such thing." Horikita Suzune immediately denied.

She only reacts very quickly at this time.

"It's a pity, aren't we a couple?"

Dazai Osamu's face made Horikita Suzune grit his teeth.

"Obviously it's you...huh! Anyway, we have nothing to do with each other!"

"What do you want from us?"

Horikita Suzune seemed to be trying to ease her mood, so she turned the topic to Ichinose Hoonami.

"You are the students of Class D, right? It seems that you came to Class B yesterday when I was away to inquire about witnesses. I heard afterwards that you plan to prove that the students of Class D were wronged."

"If we are conducting an investigation on that incident, what does it have to do with you?"

Horikita Suzune answered Ichinose Hoonami calmly.

Before it is clear what the purpose is, it is the best solution to wait and see.

"Hmmm...it's nothing to do with it. However, I felt a bit suspicious after hearing the summary, so I wanted to come and see the situation. If possible, can you tell me what happened?"

Horikita Suzune kept a distance from Ichinose Hoonami, and then started looking out the window, as if she wanted Osamu Dazai to answer her.

Therefore, Osamu Dazai revealed the process of the Sudou incident and his guesses about this matter.

After listening, Ichinose Hoonami began to feel aggrieved.

"Is that enough? We should have let you know all the news you want to know."

Horikita Suzune seemed to want to get rid of her as soon as possible, so she sighed deliberately in the words.

"Well—that, maybe I'll help out too? It's like looking for witnesses. The more people you have, the more efficient you are, right?"

"Why do the students of Class B come to help us?" Horikita Suzune asked.

"It shouldn't be about Class B or Class D, right? I don't know when this kind of incident will happen to whom."

"Because this school pits classes against each other, there is always the danger of disputes in life."

"It seems to happen this time."

"If the liar wins, that's a big problem."

"Besides, since I know everything, I personally can't sit idly by."

Ichinose Hoonami made a statement that made it hard to tell whether it was serious or joking.

"How about it, Suzune, why don't you try to cooperate first."

Osamu Dazai spoke with a tentative attitude.

Horikita Suzune thought for a while.

Judge the pros and cons of cooperation.

After a few minutes, he finally nodded in agreement.

Horikita Suzune held out her hand, "My name is Horikita Suzune."

Ichinose also shook back politely, "My name is Ichinose Hoonami."

Horikita Suzune met Ichinose Hoonami in an unexpected or expected form, and they began to cooperate with each other.

No matter how it develops, this will definitely be a factor that will bring about changes in the situation.

When the two parties said goodbye and left, Ichinose Hoonami made an oK gesture to Osamu Dazai in a subtle way.

Last night, Osamu Dazai called Ichinose Hoonami.

"Hey, Ichinose, I have something to ask for your help, I don't know if it is possible."

"Of course, President Dazai, I haven't repaid your kindness yet. If it is within my ability, I will definitely do my best to help you."

"The thing is like this... Anyway, please come to the special building tomorrow and ask Horikita to cooperate."