Osamu Dazai

"No matter how bad you are at speaking, I don't think you are testifying with confidence. You are like this, isn't it because you feel guilty for lying?"

"No, no..."

"I'm not blaming you. I'm afraid you were forced to lie for the sake of the class and to save Sudou-san? If you were honest and honest now, you shouldn't be punished."

Sakagami's attempt to perjure Sakura as a classmate was out of good intentions, as long as she admitted that she would not be punished to persuade her to admit that she was perjury.

Seeing Mr. Sakagami's stalking psychological attacks attack Sakura one after another.Horikita really couldn't just sit back and watch, so he raised his hand and said, "That's not the case. Sakura-san is really not a good talker. But, she is willing to stand like this just because she is really a student who witnessed the incident. Here. If not, even if we ask her, she doesn’t know if she will show up. As long as she can speak in a majestic manner, don’t you think we can find other characters instead?”

Sakagami quickly retorted: "I don't think so. There are also excellent students in Class D. For example, Horikita-san. You want to use someone like Sakura-san to make "she is the real witness" Realistic, no?"

Sakagami-sensei probably didn't think so seriously.He was just convinced that no matter what, as long as he found a reason to push back, he could block the actions of Class D.

Just like what Ayanokōji and the others felt at the beginning, the existence of the witnesses of Class D lacks prestige no matter what.

No matter how you state the facts, the other party will say that the members of Class D are defending their own people and lying.

This means that the testimony of Class D's own people will not be taken seriously and accepted.

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Chapter 21 Compromise Plan (recommendation ticket for collection)

Is there anything else I can do... Sakagami-sensei smiled fearlessly, and then planned to sit down——

"As for the evidence... I have it!"

At this time, Sakagami-sensei heard Sakura's complaint, and his waist was hanging in the air.

"Stop trying to be aggressive. If there was any evidence, it would have been earlier—"

Sakagami seemed to think that Sakura was still insisting on continuing to persuade, but was interrupted by a voice.

bump! ——Sakura slapped his palm on the table.

It can be seen that there are many things like small rectangular pieces of paper placed on it.

"This is……?"

Evidence beyond words appears.Sakagami-sensei's expression became stiff for the first time.

"This is evidence that I was in the special teaching building that day...!"

Secretary Tachibana walked up to Sakura, and after a brief greeting, he stretched out his hand to the pieces of paper.

It turned out that those pieces of paper were photos.

After reading the photos, Secretary Tachibana submitted them to the student council president.Horikita looked at the photos for a while, then arranged them on the table so that everyone could see them.

The characters in these photos have very cute expressions, which are completely different from the current Sakura.This is Idol Shizuku.

Then, Sakura described the reason why he went back to the special teaching building at that time.

"That day... I took a selfie and found an uninhabited place. The date of shooting is also printed on the photo as evidence!"

The date was indeed the evening of last Friday, that was the time when Sudou and the others ended their club activities.Dazai, Horikita, and Ayanokōji couldn't help but hold their breath when facing the real evidence they saw for the first time.

The attitude of the three C students who had been pretending that they were just victims until now began to change.

It is obvious that the heart is quite shaken.

"Then what was this filmed with?"

Sakagami wanted to find loopholes in the shooting equipment and other aspects.

"I...use a...digital...camera..."

Sakura replied with some trepidation.Because she doesn't know if there is any problem with what to shoot with.

"I remember that digital cameras should be able to easily change the date. As long as the date is manipulated on the computer and printed out, the time at the time of the incident can be reproduced. As evidence, these photos are not convincing enough."

Hearing Sakura's answer, Sakagami-sensei felt that he had found a loophole, so he said with some confidence.

"But, Sakagami-sensei. I think this photo is different."

Horikita said, and slid out an invisible photo stacked below.

"This, this is...!" Sensei Sakagami involuntarily let out a shocked voice.

It just happened to be the best time to capture the photo of Sudou and others fighting and commotion, and it is here.

The school building and corridors stained with twilight.

This photo looks to be the scene where Sudou just finished beating Ishizaki.

Regarding the appearance of this photo, Horikita should feel that he has been redeemed from the bottom of his heart.

In this way, we can escape this overwhelming disadvantage...

"I see. It seems that you were really there. I can only admit this honestly. However, the photo is just a photo, not a video, so it is impossible to know from this photo which side will attack first. And this also It cannot be conclusive evidence that you have seen it from beginning to end."  …

Teacher Sakagami looked at the photo and could only say helplessly, but he didn't know when this photo was taken, so Sakagami made a judgment on this point.

This is indeed the point in time after the fight is over.

It cannot be said to be the key evidence that can resolve the dispute.

"... Chabashira-sensei, what's the matter? Do you want to find a compromise here? I'm sure Sudou-san has perjured this time."

Sakagami-sensei wanted to win this deliberation in this way.

"You bastard—!"

Sudou roared angrily, and was about to pounce on him, his waist was already in the air, but Ayanokōji grabbed his arm in time to stop him.

"No matter how long this discussion lasts, there must be two parallel lines. We will not change the testimony, and your side is also colluding with the witnesses and not giving up the struggle."

"In other words, we're all going back and forth saying that the other side is lying. The photo is going to be conclusive evidence, and the persuasion is weak... So here's the compromise."

"I think I'm somewhat responsible for the students in Class C. Since there are three of us on our side, and one of them seems to have a history of fighting, there is a problem with that. So Sudou-san will be suspended for two weeks, and the students in Class C How about a one-week suspension from school? The severity of the punishment depends on whether or not it hurts the other party."

Horikita Gaku was silently listening to Sakagami-sensei's speech.

It could also be said that Class C agreed to make half of the concession.

Without Sakura's testimony and evidence, Sudou might have been suspended for more than a month.

If the penalty can be lower than half, it can be said to be a considerable concession.

"Stop making trouble! Hey! What are you kidding!"

Sudou saw that his fate was about to be decided by Mr. Sakagami.If he's suspended, it'll keep him out of the official basketball team, so he can't help but yell.

"Teacher Chabashira, what do you think?"

But Sakagami-sensei completely ignored Sudou who was shouting, and continued to discuss with Chabashira-sensei about a compromise.

"It seems that the conclusion has been reached. I have no reason to refuse your proposal, Mr. Sakagami."

Teacher Chabashira could only say helplessly, because in terms of compromise, these contents are indeed impeccable.

Horikita looked up at the ceiling, as if calmly realizing that the matter could only end here.No matter how much you resist and struggle, as long as the evidence is not [-]% convincing, you cannot be found not guilty.Horikita was very aware of this from the very beginning, and judged that this was a compromise.

Osamu Dazai thinks Horikita is really amazing as a student of Class D.

——However, as a student aiming at Class A, if she plans to give up here, she will fail.

So, she needs to change.

"Suzune, are you really helpless?" Osamu Dazai turned his head and said to Horikita.

Horikita didn't reply, no, she didn't seem to have anything to respond to.

Horikita looked towards Osamu Dazai.

Osamu Dazai looked her directly in the eyes, and then concluded like this.

"After talking, you understand. No matter how much you appeal to Class C, you won't admit it's a lie. And Sudou won't admit it. No matter how you go about this kind of thing, there will be two parallel lines. I even think If only there hadn't been a conversation in the first place. Don't you think so?"

Horikita lowered her gaze, then lowered her head.How would Horikita interpret what Osamu Dazai said?

If she only took it literally, that would be the end of it.

fair enough.

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Chapter 22 Suspension of deliberation (recommendation ticket for collection)

At the deliberation meeting.

Sakagami-sensei, who had just proposed a compromise, immediately looked at Horikita and said.

"Is that enough? Then, Horikita-san representing Class D, please express your opinion."

Sakagami-sensei just heard what Osamu Dazai said to Horikita, and has already understood the meaning of Osamu Dazai's words literally.

In other words, Sakagami took Dazai's words as a declaration of defeat.

Therefore, Osamu Dazai, who was in the spectator seat, didn't care about giving opinions to the members of Class D.

From the standpoint of Class C, as long as Sudou is not acquitted, then they win.Sakagami-sensei's face showed a calm expression that the winner was already decided.

Horikita raised her head slowly, and said her own conclusion.

"I think Sudou-san who caused this incident has a big problem. If there is a reason, it's because he didn't think about his usual behavior and the troubles he caused to his surroundings."

"He has the experience of fighting all day long, and he also has the personality of yelling and resorting to violence as soon as he has any dissatisfaction. If this kind of person causes a commotion, it is obvious that he will end up like this."

"That's why I was very negative about saving Sudou-san from the very beginning. I knew very well that even if I managed to help, he would repeat this kind of thing without caring."

"Thank you for your speech. Please take a seat." Secretary Tachibana urged Horikita.

Silence fell instantly.Sudou groaned obviously anxiously.

However, even though everyone waited for five or ten seconds, Horikita didn't sit back in his seat.

"It's okay, you can take your seat."

Secretary Ju thought that maybe she hadn't heard, so she told her again.

Even so, Horikita did not sit down.Horikita continued to stare at the teachers.

"He should reflect, but it's not about this incident. He wants to reflect in the sense of reviewing and reflecting on his past self. Regarding the incident we just discussed-I don't think there is anything wrong with Sudou-san .If you want to say why, because I am sure, this is not an unfortunate accident that happened by accident, but a deliberate design by Class C. I have no intention of swallowing it like this at all."

Horikita broke the long silence, and replied in a somewhat threatening manner.

"In other words... what's going on here?"

For the first time, Horikita looked straight at her sister.Horikita did not avoid his gaze.

This is probably because Sakura showed courage, making her feel that now is not the time for her to be afraid.

Or, it could be because she already saw a clear solution in her mind.

"If this doesn't make you understand, then I'll answer it again. We want to assert Sudou-san's complete innocence. Therefore, even a one-day suspension is unacceptable to us."

Horikita already had her own courage and repeated it again.

Hearing this, Horikita couldn't help but nodded inwardly, and looked at Dazai Osamu who was playing with the bandage on his hand.

"It seems that he didn't break his promise." Horikita said thoughtfully.

"Haha... I thought you were going to say something. Deliberately designed? This is really ridiculous. It seems that I have to say that the student president's sister is really not good."...

Sakagami-sensei thought that Horikita Suzune was just being stubborn, and retorted again.

"According to the testimony provided by the witnesses, Sudou-san is the victim. Please make a correct judgment."

Horikita Suzune looked into Horikita Gaku's eyes and asked him to judge this case again.

"We are the victims! Student council president!"

The three members of Class C also thought it was an excellent time, so they shouted and advocated.

"Stop joking! I'm the victim!"

Sudou, who was influenced by them, also asserted the same.Dissent continued.

Of course, everyone understands that this will not get any results.

"That's it. It's just a waste of time to go on."

Hearing the chaotic scene, Horikita Gaku interrupted the dispute between the two parties, and glanced at the situation of exposing each other's sores and shifting responsibility for lying to each other.