Chapter 55: Easily Solved
The rain stopped, and the clouds dispersed.
Izumi Chihiro returned home, stayed for a short while, and then went to visit Sawamura.
"Eriri just finished her bath and went back to her room. She's changing now, so Chihiro-chan can go peek."
Sawamura Sayuri said in a tempting tone.
"I came to see Aunt Sayuri today."
He said.
"Eh?"
Sawamura Sayuri's expression froze.
Not my daughter, but me?
Sitting on the sofa, Sawamura Sayuri poured him a cup of coffee, then listened as he slowly recounted his story.
"So that's what happened. It's a bit troublesome to deal with… I think I heard rumors like that when I was in school too, but they usually ended up unresolved."
A few minutes later, she nodded thoughtfully, a flicker of memory in her eyes.
"For Sawamura, it shouldn't be a problem, right?"
He asked.
"It's certainly not a problem, but being so concerned about a girl you just met, Eriri might be sad if she knew."
Sawamura Sayuri said with a half-smile.
"Aunt Sayuri, please stop teasing me. This time, I'll owe you a favor."
He said with an awkward smile.
"Since Chihiro-chan said so, I'll agree. I'll accept that favor."
Sawamura Sayuri nodded in satisfaction.
After he left.
Sawamura Sayuri quickly made a phone call and arranged the matter.
The next morning.
"Eriri, I'm going to school with you this morning."
After breakfast, Sawamura Sayuri suddenly said.
"Eh, didn't I say that I'd take the train to school from now on and wouldn't need anyone to take me?"
Eriri frowned.
Shimamura Middle School, as a public middle school, generally had ordinary students. If one went to school in a luxury car, it would easily create a rift due to family background.
During primary school, everyone was still very innocent and didn't think so much, and she still had a few friends she could talk to.
But later, due to some misunderstandings, they all went their separate ways.
By middle school, she tried her best to hide these things, hoping to chat more with others, at least to have more friends on the surface.
For this, she even deliberately pretended to be a good girl at school, and even feigned disinterest in her most beloved otaku culture.
"No, I'm just going to handle some business."
Sawamura Sayuri said with a smile.
"Hmm?"
Eriri saw her mother's smile and felt even more confused.
On the way to Shimamura Middle School, Sawamura Sayuri brought up the matter of her childhood friend visiting yesterday.
"This kind of thing… it's absolutely despicable!"
Eriri clenched her fists and said through gritted teeth.
"Oh, so Eriri's dissatisfaction is with that?"
Sawamura Sayuri was slightly surprised.
"Kasan, what do you mean by that? Of course, I wouldn't tolerate this kind of thing! Although I'm not a hero of justice, I absolutely despise such people."
Eriri turned her head away.
Compared to the people who gave her the nickname 'Shimamura Middle School's Pure Maiden,' it was undoubtedly these kinds of people who made her angrier.
"I thought you'd be jealous, that child actually helped a girl he just met…"
Sawamura Sayuri immediately stated her previous assumption.
"Jealous? How could that be…! He's not my boyfriend, what would I be jealous of! That's completely absurd!"
Eriri's face flushed, and then her voice grew louder.
"Hehe…"
Sawamura Sayuri let out a meaningful chuckle.
"Madam, we've arrived."
The driver in the front seat stopped the car and turned to remind her.
"Eriri, go to school and study hard."
Stepping out of the car, Sawamura Sayuri instructed.
"I know."
Eriri gave a perfunctory reply, then entered the teaching building ahead of her.
"Is that Sawamura Student's mother? They really look alike."
"Is that really her mother? Why does she look more like her older sister?"
"By the way, what is she here for? There's no parent-teacher meeting."
The students walking by noticed the woman in a kimono who resembled Eriri, and they began to discuss.
"Mrs. Sawamura, hello."
A short while later, Sawamura Sayuri and her butler arrived at the principal's office, and the middle-aged, balding principal quickly bowed in greeting.
Compared to the power of the Sawamura, how could a mere ordinary middle school principal like him bear it?
Naturally, his demeanor was respectful.
Yesterday, after receiving a call from the Sawamura, he immediately contacted the relevant people, then arranged for them to come and reveal the truth.
"Have the matters been investigated? I don't want to hear perfunctory statements. I hope everyone can cooperate a little."
Sawamura Sayuri shook her folding fan, her eyes narrowed as she spoke.
She had a rather playful and cute air about her.
But it also hid an inexplicable pressure that made them sweat profusely.
"Yes, yes, yes, we have already investigated, just as you said..."
"I am willing to take responsibility."
"We will also expel those three girls."
Several people said, trembling with fear.
"Just handle it as it should be handled. The rest is up to you."
Hearing this answer, Sawamura Sayuri casually closed her folding fan and then turned to leave.
Although she didn't delve into the details, she believed that these people wouldn't dare to feign compliance, as they were all very clear about the power of the Sawamura.
Moreover, they were also in the right, so there was nothing difficult to handle.
Everyone in the office looked at each other.
Everyone had made a fool of themselves just now, but they didn't laugh at each other, after all, they all knew it was the Sawamura, that Spencer...
"What should we do next? Should we severely punish those few people?"
"We are acting according to the school's rules and regulations, so there's no problem, right?"
"If they're expelled, then expel them. Such people are a menace if they stay in our school! They should have been removed long ago! And warn them, let them know whose orders these are, so they don't lose their minds and seek inappropriate revenge."
"The Principal is wise!"
...
"Did he come so early today?"
Izumi Chihiro was in his seat when he suddenly heard the discussions of his classmates, a look of surprise on his face.
It seemed the matter had been resolved easily.
During the next break, the broadcast suddenly sounded.
"Regarding the following students..."
Those three were reported by the school and expelled. This sudden news surprised everyone.
Confirming this result, a smile appeared on Izumi Chihiro's face.
"Hmm? Chihiro, why are you smiling so happily? Could this matter have something to do with you?"
Nishikino Maki turned her head and glanced, just noticing the change in his expression.
She knew about his connection with the Sawamura, which is why she made the association.
"Something like that."
He nodded.