My deskmate is actually my yandere reader.

Hirasawa Mabuchi is getting close to the truth of the matter.

At that time, he will surely understand one thing:

"Reality that is too dramatic is actually all arranged by people."

106. I am Fuyuko Kuchiki

Time flies, and before we knew it, it was Friday, marking the end of the two-day school closure.

These past two days, Izumi Kurose has been staying home to recover from his injury, and then writing the ending of his novel and reflecting on his actions.

The novel's ending is also approaching, and it is expected to be completed and released on Sunday or next Monday.

Coincidentally, next week is the start of the Golden Week holiday, so I can start working on things related to the novel.

And—Touko Kuchiki!

Hirasawa Masato has said that he can find out within a week at the latest. His men made progress last night and captured some traces of Kuchiki Touko.

At that time, we will be able to contact the police station to arrest Fuyuko Kuchiki!

……

"Hmph hmph hmph~"

Walking to school, Izumi Kurose hummed an unknown tune happily, her steps light and quick.

After a few days of recuperation, the bruises and swelling on his face had improved considerably, and the gauze pack had been removed.

Holding hands with Kurose Izumi, Shiraishi Chiren turned her head to look at him, who was so happy, and asked softly, "Izumi, are you happy today?"

“Of course!” Kurose Izumi turned around, a smile suddenly appearing on her face. “Shinbu told me last night that he’ll be able to find out Kuchiki Touko’s true identity soon!”

"Really? That's great." Shiraishi Chiren laughed, her voice filled with undisguised joy.

Today, she will silence Hirasawa Shinbu, preventing him from revealing the truth.

"Yes! We don't have to worry about her anymore. We can finally relax!"

Chiharu Shiraishi looked tenderly at Izumi Kurose, who was agitated, and said softly, "Izumi, don't be afraid. I will protect you and won't let you get hurt in the slightest."

In order to prevent Kurose Izumi from getting hurt, she had to shut Hirasawa Mabu's mouth.

For this, she spared no effort, even if it meant making Hirasawa Masato unable to speak in the literal sense in the end!

"Haha, what are you saying? Shouldn't I be the one protecting you here?"

"Izumi really likes to show off, but that's kind of cool..."

When they arrived at school, their hands naturally separated—after all, holding hands at school didn't feel quite right.

They changed into indoor shoes and walked into the classroom, where they immediately saw Hirasawa Masato sitting in Kurose Izumi's seat.

Upon seeing the two of them, his eyes lit up, and he stood up and called out, "Quan, come here, I have something very important to tell you!"

Shiraishi Chiren's gaze sharpened slightly, a bad premonition creeping into her heart.

What Hirasawa Masato is about to say probably isn't about Kuchiki Touko's true identity, right?

If so, I would avoid her rather than say it to her face.

While Shiraishi Chiren was thinking about these things, Kurose Izumi had already come up to Hirasawa Shinbu and asked, "What is it?"

"Actually... it's that..."

Hirasawa Shinbu glanced at the two of them, especially Shiraishi Chiren, and suddenly became hesitant and embarrassed.

Seeing this, Shiraishi Chiren felt an even greater sense of crisis, and the possibility of her being exposed was magnified infinitely.

But she couldn't stop Hirasawa Masato from speaking—at least not at this moment.

She had to hold back until she confirmed that what Hirasawa Masato was about to say was Kuchiki Touko's true identity before she could intervene.

Fortunately, Hirasawa Shinbu said the next thing: "I... I'm going to go out with Tsuda this weekend."

After saying that, he paused and looked at the two people's faces again.

Kurose Izumi looked at Hirasawa Shinbu, who seemed hesitant to speak, and asked in confusion, "Uh, Shinbu, why are you staring at us like that when you're out on a date?"

Under their gazes, Hirasawa Masato blushed again and stammered, "Actually... it's a double date, and I wanted to invite you both to come."

"A double date?" Kurose Izumi muttered to himself in confusion, then suddenly realized, "Oh~ you're shy, so you thought of dragging me and Chirei along, right?"

A double date, as the name suggests, is when two couples go on a date together.

The purpose of this is to help shy couples go on dates more naturally.

This method is popular among students, basically like going to a karaoke bar to sing a lot when you're heartbroken.

Kurose Izumi turned her head to look at Shiraishi Chiren, whose expression seemed to have relaxed for some reason, and asked with a smile, "Chiren, are you going?"

“If Izumi wants to go, I’d be happy to.” Shiraishi Chiren nodded gently.

Double dating is nothing to her.

If Hirasawa Masato was talking about Kuchiki Touko's true identity, she might never be able to go on a date with Kurose Izumi in her entire life!

"Thank you so much, you've been a great help!"

Hirasawa Mabu quickly expressed his gratitude, and his heart, which had been pounding with tension, finally calmed down.

"It's okay, just send me the time and place on the internet later." Kurose Izumi laughed and patted Hirasawa Shinbu on the back. "You're something else, going on your date already."

"It was a chance encounter," Hirasawa Shinbu said, scratching his head sheepishly.

"Haha, Zhenwu, you're really funny when you're shy. I burst out laughing."

"..."

Hirasawa Mabuchi, unusually, remained silent in response to Kurose Izumi's loud laughter.

Shiraishi Chiren watched the two noisy people, her eyes flickering slightly.

And so, it was time for class.

The first period was a class meeting.

Komi Megumi invited Kurose Izumi and Hirazawa Mabu to the stage to read his apology and warned everyone not to fight anymore.

But this seemed to have the opposite effect, and no one took it seriously.

Kurose Izumi and Hirasawa Mabu initiated the group fight, but the only punishment they received was a two-day suspension from school, writing a self-criticism, and paying compensation. Isn't that a bit too hasty?

Komi Megumi was also helpless in this situation and could only announce that classes would begin.

When the third period ended, Shiraishi Chiren seized the opportunity when Kurose Izumi went to the restroom and called out to Hirasawa Mabu, who was also about to follow.

"Hirasawa-kun, please wait a moment."

"Ok?"

Hirasawa Mabu stopped in his tracks, turned around, and asked, "What's wrong, squad leader? Is there something you need?"

"I have something very important to tell you after school this afternoon." Shiraishi Chiren's expression was extremely serious. "It's about Izumi. I'll tell you privately, please don't tell him."

"This……"

Hirasawa Shinbu hesitated for a while before nodding in agreement: "Okay, then I'll wait for you on the rooftop after school?"

Since Shiraishi Chiren said she wanted to be alone, she must have her reasons.

He had no choice but to refuse or agree.

"Okay, please wait for me on the rooftop after school." Shiraishi Chiren nodded, then added as if giving a reminder, "Don't tell Izumi, because this matter is also related to me."

"Oh……"

Hirasawa Mabu gave a half-understanding reply and left the classroom, wondering what Shiraishi Chiren would say.

But no matter how he thought about it, he never imagined that what Shiraishi Chiren said would put him in such a difficult position!

……

As the last class of the afternoon ended, Hirasawa Mabuchi, carrying his schoolbag, said goodbye to Kurose Izumi.

After watching Hirasawa Mabu's retreating figure disappear through the classroom door, Shiraishi Chiren turned to Kurose Izumi and said, "Izumi, you go to the animation club first. I have some things to discuss with Komi-sensei, so I won't be going to the club so soon."

"Okay, then I'll go wait for you."

Kurose Izumi nodded, took Shiraishi Chire's schoolbag along with her, and left the classroom for the club building.

After all, Shiraishi Chiren is the class representative, so it's normal for her to occasionally need to consult Komi Megumi.

After he walked away, Shiraishi Chiren left the classroom and went up the spiral staircase of the teaching building to the rooftop.

Hirasawa Shinbu was already waiting at the tightly closed rooftop entrance.

The rooftop is not open to the public; you must apply for permission from a teacher and obtain a key to access it.

However, as the class representative, Shiraishi Chiren possessed the key, which is why Hirasawa Shinbu arranged to meet her on the rooftop.

"Please wait a moment."

Shiraishi Chiren took out the key, walked past Hirasawa Shinbu, and then opened the rooftop door.

The rooftop was vast and empty, with only railings on all sides; there was nothing else there.

This place is perfect for being alone, for sharing secrets, and even more so for murder—just kidding.

However, if Hirasawa Shinbu chooses not to keep the secret, Shiraishi Chiren will think about how to kill him, or at the very least cripple him.

"So, class monitor, what is it that you want to talk about?"

Hirasawa Shinbu stood behind Shiraishi Chiren, watching her cascading black hair flutter in the wind and her upright figure, his heart filled with doubt.

He spent the entire day thinking about what Shiraishi Chiren was trying to say, but he couldn't figure it out no matter how hard he tried.

What could Shiraishi Chiren possibly have to say to him?

Could it be that she's still holding a grudge about Kurose Izumi helping her in the fight a couple of days ago?

That can't be that bad, can it?

If that's the case, it would be better to just bring it up directly; there's no need to hide it from Kurose Izumi.