Shiro: ...
After hearing the other party's words, Shiro felt the urge to curse. No, what kind of person did she think he was to do something like that? Was he insane?
"Shizuka, I'm telling you, don't slander me. No matter what, I would never go so far as to orchestrate something like this."
"For me, there are plenty of opportunities to win over girls, but to scheme like this? Forget it."
"If you say I take advantage of an opportunity when the chance presents itself, I can accept that, because everything depends on the moment. But if you say I directly sent someone to do something like this, I can't accept that."
Hiratsuka Shizuka looked at the guy in front of her, who seemed as if he might explode at any moment, and felt somewhat confused. Wasn't there something strange about the part that made him angry? Wasn't there only a small difference between those two things? Ah, no! There really was a difference: one was active, while the other was passive.
"I'm telling you, kid, don't you think the thing you're concerned about is a little strange? There's not much difference between those two things, is there?"
"There is!"
"In any case, this matter is different. I'm not taking the blame for that."
"Anyway, in this situation, at most I was a little more decisive afterward. There was no coercion and no dirty tricks, so don't you dare slander me."
"If I were really that kind of person, do you think you would have woken up safe and sound yesterday after drinking so much at my place?"
As soon as Shiro said that, the other party immediately fell silent. She had to admit that his words made sense. If this guy hadn't been honest, would she really have woken up safe and sound?
After all, she had been completely drunk yesterday, and wasn't that an opportunity for this guy?
"Cough, cough, cough. Forget it, that's your business. I don't care."
Hiratsuka Shizuka very wisely ended the topic. After all, she herself was part of the discussion, so it wasn't appropriate for her to continue. It was best to stop while she could.
"Alright, is there anything else?"
Hiratsuka Shizuka fell silent after hearing that, thought for a moment, and realized that there truly wasn't anything else.
"No, there really isn't. Now get lost!"
Hiratsuka Shizuka waved her hand, signaling for this guy to hurry up and leave. After all, there was nothing left to talk about, and it was still a little dangerous for a man and a woman to be alone together.
Shiro looked at her impatient expression.
"Smoke less. The smell of cigarettes is pretty strong."
It took Hiratsuka Shizuka some time to recover, straighten her clothes, and look in one direction. Her eyes were filled with killing intent, as though she wanted to kill someone. That bastard was causing trouble again. Did he really no longer consider her a stranger?
The main issue was that she felt this guy had completely abandoned many boundaries. Honestly speaking, it felt as though he already considered her one of his own people and had completely seen through her.
Damn it!
Regardless of how dissatisfied the other party was, Shiro returned, looked at the two of them, and then at Yui-chan, who was still undergoing psychological counseling with the school doctor.
"Yui-chan, let's skip class."
When Yui Kotegawa saw Shiro enter, she heard those words and was completely stunned.
What is going on?
The very next moment, Shiro directly grabbed her fair hand and pulled her along.
"Wait..."
Yui Kotegawa only managed to say "wait," but unfortunately she didn't have time to say anything more. The moment she spoke that word, she was already outside the door.
Mikado Ryoko couldn't help sighing, thinking, "Ah, youth." After all, she understood very well that the other party was trying to distract her from everything that had happened.
Thus, Yui Kotegawa was dragged out of the school by Shiro. Along the way, some people saw them, but he activated his ability, causing those people to be unable to notice them. No one stopped them until they left the school grounds, and even those who looked in their direction appeared to be staring into empty space.
Yui Kotegawa originally thought they would attract a lot of attention because the situation was very conspicuous, but she suddenly realized that everyone was acting as if they were blind and couldn't see them at all, leaving her completely confused.
"Don't be surprised. That's my ability. I made them ignore our presence. After all, I can save someone's life, so something like this is very simple."
At that moment, Shiro gave an explanation. The other party thought about it and concluded that the explanation sounded reasonable, but soon shouted inwardly:
"Reasonable, my foot! Why have I been running into so many unreasonable things lately?"
"Classes are still in session."
"It's almost lunchtime, isn't it? What classes? Let's go for a walk. Today I'll take you out to have some fun."
"No, isn't this skipping class?"
Yui Kotegawa, being a diligent and exemplary student, still insisted on not doing such things.
Shiro couldn't help raising an eyebrow. It seemed she was forcing him to use stronger measures.
"I have to say, your serious attitude is really admirable, but I am officially informing you that you are suspended today."
Shiro said this as though he were announcing an official order.
The other party was stunned when she heard that, and just as she was about to respond, Shiro spoke first.
"Don't tell me I don't have the authority. Let me put it this way: the people on the school board here most likely either owe me favors or work for my people. So, honestly speaking, this place practically belongs to my family. I now declare that you are suspended for today."
At that moment, Shiro looked exactly like the authoritative director of a large corporation.
After hearing that, the other party was completely bewildered. She opened her mouth, and her eyes were full of questions. Was what he said true or false? How had the school she attended suddenly become his? What was even going on?
"Shiro, that joke isn't funny at all."
Yui Kotegawa barely managed to say that sentence, only to be met with Shiro rolling his eyes.
"How does this look like a joke to you? I'm telling the truth."
"This school really does practically belong to me. Although it hasn't been publicly announced, the members of the school board either work for me, work in companies in which I hold shares, or have external debts and owe money to places where I own a stake or a controlling interest."