There is something wrong with Hikigaya's classroom of supreme ability

What’s more important is...the shopping mall’s purchase records can be checked!

Hikigaya also grasped this point, which means that no matter what choice Ayanokouji makes, he will eventually be labeled as "suspected", and no matter what he says at that time, he will not have any credibility.

"Hikigaya, I need to correct something."

Ayanokouji still had a blank expression, as if no emotion could be detected on his face. "It wasn't me who bought the surveillance equipment. Someone else did."

Hikigaya was slightly taken aback. Could it be that he had noticed it beforehand? Or had Kushida revealed a flaw?

"It was Chi and Yamauchi. They were the two who bought these surveillance devices. It has nothing to do with me."

Two unexpected names came out of Ayanokouji's mouth.

Hikigaya then narrowed his eyes. He was really cautious. He didn't want to put himself in any danger at all. Moreover, this sophisticated method did not seem like that of a high school student. It was more like a method commonly used by politicians!

"I see. This means Ike and Yamauchi are both accomplices."

Hikigaya was not thrown off by Ayanokouji's move. Instead, he continued, "Thank you so much, Ayanokouji, for finding these two fish that slipped through the net."

Ayanokouji: "..."

Then Hikigaya asked Kushida to contact the Idiot Duo. Maybe because of Kushida, Ike and Yamauchi arrived at the student council meeting room breathlessly in less than five minutes.

Ike and Yamauchi were initially excited about going on a date with Kushida, but upon hearing that they were involved in this illegal incident due to the purchase of surveillance equipment, they panicked and quickly tried to distance themselves from the matter.

"Yes, it was Ayanokouji who asked us to buy these surveillance equipment!"

"He said he was trying to help Jian! It's unfair, we two didn't know anything!"

"Also, we're only willing to help because Ayanokouji said we can get 1000 personal points from it!"

As expected, Ike and Yamauchi sold out Ayanokouji right away without any hesitation!

I don't know if Ayanokouji would have thought of this scene, and because of the stupid duo, Ayanokouji's situation became even more embarrassing.

Even Hikigaya felt that Ayanokouji must have had a brain short circuit to believe this stupid duo, and he didn't quite understand the meaning of being a "little brother" to this stupid duo. However, Hikigaya guessed that Ayanokouji might have just wanted to transfer the risk at first, but he didn't expect that Hikigaya would have ambushed him!

"Ayanokouji, what else do you have to say now? Did Horikita instruct you to do all this? And until now, for what reason have you been 'obeying' Horikita's orders? Did she threaten you? Or did you want to pursue her? Or is there some other reason? You're not going to say that you were commissioned by someone else, are you?"

Hikigaya listed reasons one after another. Logically, this should have given Ayanokouji an excuse to make a choice, but in fact it was just blocking Ayanokouji's mouth. As long as he really made a choice, it would only deepen other people's suspicion and distrust of him!

At the same time, after hearing what Hikigaya said, Kushida, who had originally shown little expression, suddenly froze and looked at Hikigaya with wide eyes, because... the purchase of surveillance equipment was originally a matter that was asked to be done by Class B, but after Class B declined, she took the initiative to ask Ayanokouji to take over the matter!

And all this was done by Hikigaya!

Even if you think about it more deeply, if Ayanokouji gave her up, thinking of this, Kushida couldn't help but feel cold hands and feet!

The current situation is extremely unfavorable for Ayanokouji. He cannot escape by himself. He casts his eyes on Kushida, wondering whether he should also... But this idea flashed through his mind and was immediately rejected.

No, even if Kushida is pulled down, the other party will have many reasons to escape, and it will also offend Kushida, which will put himself in a more passive situation.

Then Ayanokouji looked at Horikita, and Horikita also noticed Ayanokouji's gaze. Horikita immediately knew that Ayanokouji was asking her for help!

Similarly, Horikita was in a dilemma. If she spoke now, it would undoubtedly be a "backstab" to Hirata, and if she spoke otherwise, she would feel sorry for Ayanokouji.

"Why, you still want to use this pitiful method to make Horikita, this 'idiot' woman, take the blame for you?"

At this moment, Hikigaya's figure blocked Ayanokouji's view, his face expression cold and indifferent: "In fact, you have long been aware of Horikita's character. Even if this matter is exposed, this foolish woman will not only not give you up, but will take all the responsibility on herself. That's why you can do such a treacherous thing without any scruples!"

"Otherwise, knowing clearly that the punishment for this violation would be very severe, even expulsion, why did Horikita take all the responsibility on herself? Don't you think it's very strange?"

"Hikigaya, it's not..."

"Horikita, do you still want to protect Ayanokouji after all this?!"

Hikigaya scolded Horikita: "I understand your desire to protect your classmates, but you can't condone such despicable backstabbing without any bottom line! Sacrificing yourself to protect others, is this really a good thing?!"

Horikita opened her mouth wide, and Ichinose, Kushida and others around her also had strange expressions. They knew that Hikigaya was seriously talking nonsense, but they couldn't open their mouths to refute him, because only in this way could everyone be saved!

With Hikigaya's prior preparation and deliberate promotion, Horikita's image suddenly became majestic. Not only did he run around to solve the safety risks of students, but he also had the image of a kind person who voluntarily sacrificed himself to protect his companions.

On the contrary, Ayanokouji became a backstabber who deceived Class B for his own selfish desires and took advantage of Horikita's kindness. Even now, he is still trying to use Horikita's kindness to exonerate himself!

"Huh? So Horikita is such a kind and selfless person?!"

Ike and Yamauchi, the two confused guys, were stunned. So was Ishizaki. He couldn't help but wonder in his heart, could it be that he had really wronged Horikita, and the real mastermind behind this was that expressionless man named Ayanokouji?

Ayanokouji: "..."

If there is anyone who can save him right now, it is only that person. Ayanokouji looked at Hirata, the 'good guy' in the class, but Hirata avoided Ayanokouji's gaze!

Although Ayanokouji's face was still expressionless, he felt helpless in his heart, "I knew it would be like this." Hirata was a "good guy", so it was even more impossible for him to watch Horikita die without helping!

Furthermore, Hirata's attitude in this incident is also very ambiguous and unusual. Perhaps he has already been involved with Hikigaya...

Thinking of this, Ayanokouji also realized that things could not be changed. In this case...

Ayanokouji looked across at Hikigaya and said calmly, "Hikigaya, you planned all this a long time ago."

Ayanokouji used an affirmative sentence, and Hikigaya naturally understood the other party's implication.

"Isn't this the 'correct result' everyone expected?"

Hikigaya looked at him coldly.

Ayanokouji's expression changed slightly when he heard these familiar words. This was exactly what Hikigaya had said when he and Horikita were buying points from Chabashira-sensei.

"I understand."

Ayanokouji looked around at everyone and realized that there was only one ending waiting for him.

"I admit that I deceived Class B and took advantage of Horikita..."

In the end, Ayanokouji admitted his "crime", which also brought the whole thing to a logical close, and all the details surfaced one by one.

Horikita submitted an application to the school to install surveillance equipment due to potential safety concerns for students. Although the act of installing surveillance equipment without permission is a serious violation, considering Horikita's motives and the objective distortion problem in the process of verbal transmission, although Horikita's behavior is at fault, it is also excusable. Of course, the final result still depends on how the student council president decides.

In the process, in order to help Sudo get away with the fight, Ayanokouji used the surveillance equipment installed by Horikita to deceive Ichinose from Class B, thereby inducing and forcing the students from Class C to voluntarily withdraw the charges against Sudo.

Ayanokouji had clearly taken the blame, but surprisingly he found that he didn't feel angry or even furious at all. On the contrary, he had a feeling that he couldn't even explain. Trying hard to recall the knowledge in his mind, he suddenly found a similar word - excitement.

"Then let's begin by announcing the punishment for the students involved in this incident..."

Horikita Manabu glanced at everyone, and finally his gaze fell on his sister. He hardly expressed any opinions or remarks during the whole incident. He was like a bystander, quietly watching the performance of Hikigaya, his sister, Ayanokouji and others, until he appeared after everything was settled.

"While your motivation and starting point are commendable, the behavior itself is a serious violation. However, the specific issue requires specific analysis. Considering the objective factors that led to information distortion and the order of the application approval process, I believe your original intention was positive. The current result is not your fault alone. In addition, this incident has not caused any serious impact, so..."

Horikita Manabu looked at his sister expressionlessly and pronounced her punishment.

"Horikita Suzune from Class D is given a warning and suspended for three days."

Everyone breathed a sigh of relief after hearing about Horikita's punishment. Although suspension was still inevitable, compared to the risk of expulsion, a three-day suspension was the lightest consequence.

This result was just as Hikigaya had expected, a lot of noise but little action, a small punishment but a big warning. It was more of a warning than a punishment!

"As for Ayanokouji..."

Horikita Manabu set his sights on Ayanokouji, the scapegoat. In reality, Ayanokouji was only secondarily responsible in this incident. His actions of deceiving Ichinose and exploiting Horikita could only be considered as personal moral issues, and the student council couldn't say much about it. Therefore, the punishment he received might be even lighter than Horikita's.

This might be one of the reasons why Ayanokouji finally gave up resistance. After all, as an accomplice, the punishment he received could not be heavier than that of the main culprit, Horikita!

But in fact, the division of responsibilities and the declared punishment are not necessarily absolute!

"In terms of responsibility, Ayanokouji is indeed an accomplice and deserves a lighter punishment. However, considering the negative impact his actions have had on this incident and the warning they provide to other students, he will be given a warning and suspended for five days!"

Horikita Manabu read out with a blank expression.

Ayanokouji frowned slightly upon hearing this, but did not express any objection.

On the other hand, Hikigaya was also surprised by Horikita Manabu's penalty. He expected that Ayanokouji's penalty should be lighter than Horikita's.

At this moment, Hikigaya suddenly noticed Horikita Manabu's gaze. Although it was only a brief moment, Hikigaya suddenly felt a sense of clarity.

Is this a return of favor?

Hikigaya couldn't help but smile bitterly. Was it because of what happened with Horikita before?

He himself didn't think too much about it, and his real purpose was not to make Ayanokouji suffer multiple punishments, but...

"And regarding the punishment of others..."

Horikita Manabu set his eyes on Ike and Yamauchi who were just watching the show. The two of them seemed not to realize the seriousness of the matter, and even mocked Horikita with a gloating look. After all, not long ago, they were severely scolded and criticized by Horikita in front of the whole class.

Then, the stupid duo of Ike and Yamauchi were given a warning and suspended for three days.

Ike and Yamauchi's act of purchasing surveillance equipment has been considered as an accomplice in this matter, so it is understandable that they are punished. However, these two guys are not only unconvinced, but also accuse Horikita, Hirata, and Hikigaya of various wrongdoings, which implicate themselves!

Especially for Hikigaya, perhaps due to the previous conflict, Ike and Yamauchi took this opportunity to mock him, accusing Hikigaya of being useless as a student council member and not being able to solve such a small problem. Yamauchi even loudly questioned the fairness of Horikita Manabu as the student council president!

"Given their poor attitude towards admitting their mistakes and their lack of remorse, coupled with their violent outbursts in the student council room and their verbal abuse of the student council, showing a complete lack of discipline, this is considered a deliberate provocation to the school! Class D students Ike Kanji and Yamauchi Haruki will be given a demerit and suspended for two weeks. They will also be required to submit a letter of repentance of at least 5,000 words within three days for public display throughout the school as a warning!"

Horikita Manabu read out the sentence with a cold expression, and the Idiots, who finally realized the seriousness of the matter, were so frightened by the punishment that they collapsed to the ground.

Ishizaki, who originally wanted to watch the fun, quickly covered his mouth, fearing that his actions would anger the student council president, and that would be the end of him!

At this point, this incident, which was originally a serious violation, ended in this somewhat 'unexpected' and even a bit 'funny' way.

Horikita, who was primarily responsible, received an unexpectedly 'light' punishment, while Ayanokouji and the Idiot Duo, who were minor participants, received even more severe punishments. Especially the two idiots, Ike and Yamauchi, who were directly suspended from school for two weeks and the whole school was informed!

Moreover, the whole thing originally had nothing to do with the two of them, but they listened to Ayanokouji's words for the sake of those 1000 points and ended up suffering a great punishment!

So you can see that the stupid duo Ike and Yamauchi have fire in their eyes when they look at Ayanokouji!

If Horikita Manabu wasn't there, the two of them would have rushed up and cut Ayanokouji into pieces!

After Horikita Manabu dealt with the illegal incident of installing surveillance cameras without permission, he also happened to deal with Sudo's fighting dispute.

However, because they had just experienced the illegal incident of installing surveillance cameras without permission, both Class D and Class C looked exhausted and completely out of shape.

It was as if they had entered some kind of sage time, and neither Horikita nor the others seemed to have recovered from the impact of the recent incident.

After all, compared to the violation that just happened, it is far more serious in nature and impact than Sudo's fight, and it consumes more energy and mental energy. It can be seen that everyone's spirits are very bad at this time, so both sides have little desire to speak about Sudo's fight.

Seeing this, Horikita Manabu did not delay any further and directly announced the final verdict of Sudo's fighting dispute. Both parties were punished with fifty lashes and suspended from school for 10 days!

Neither side had any objection to this result, and they even seemed to no longer care about the outcome.

Sudo's ending was grand at the beginning, but ended in a hasty manner. Even now, not many people pay attention to the result of Sudo's punishment.

147

Chapter 147 The only winner.

After coming out of the student meeting room, Horikita, Ichinose and the others all felt like they were "alive" again.

Horikita, Hirata and others first apologized to Ichinose, because the main responsibility for this matter still lies with Class D. They felt really sorry for putting Ichinose in such a dangerous situation!

Ichinose said reluctantly that it was okay. In fact, until now Ichinose still had a lingering fear. At the same time, when facing Horikita, Ichinose felt even more regretful and self-blaming, especially when Horikita took all the responsibility on her own initiative in order not to implicate herself. Although all this was voluntary on Horikita's part, Ichinose still felt very sorry for the other party in his heart!

Then Ichinose said that he was a little tired and left in a hurry.

Horikita couldn't help but sigh as she watched Ichinose leaving. Although Ichinose was not implicated this time, a rift had actually been created.

Afterwards, Horikita saw Hikigaya coming out of the student conference room. She knew that the reason she was "lucky" to be rescued this time was actually largely due to him. Although Hirata seemed to have played a big role, how could she not see that Hirata was actually "cooperating" with Hikigaya!

From the beginning to the end, the one who was truly in charge was Hikigaya alone!

And after Horikita's retrospective, it is almost certain that Hikigaya had already anticipated his "failure" today!

Otherwise, it would have been impossible to prepare the so-called "application document" in such a short time. At the same time, during the morning break, Hikigaya's words were actually a "warning" to myself, but unfortunately I couldn't listen to them at all at that time.

Thinking of this, Horikita felt even more ashamed. Compared to this failure, what was even more difficult for her to accept was the huge gap between herself and Hikigaya!

Horikita was about to go find Hikigaya, but was interrupted by a loud noise. The idiot duo, Ike and Yamauchi, immediately grabbed the 'culprit' Ayanokouji after leaving the meeting room, and looked like they were going to kill him. Kushida and Hirata tried to mediate, but in the end, it was Akane Tachibana who stepped in to calm the quarrel down.

When Horikita tried to find Hikigaya again, he was nowhere to be seen.

At this time, Hikigaya was in the cafeteria with Haruno.

"Hikigaya-kun has been quite active lately~"

Haruno ordered a set meal of fried food, while Hikigaya ordered a standard set meal. In Hikigaya's impression, Haruno seemed to have a special liking for this kind of fast food.

“Because I’m the only one working!”

Hikigaya couldn't help but complain after hearing Haruno's gloating, and almost rolled his eyes: "Do you know how I've been spending the past month? Getting up early and going to bed late, without even a weekend to rest. I really wonder if this school is specifically designed to train office slaves!"

"Haha, do office animals need special training?"

"..."

"Please don't say such sad things!"

The student council's affairs are already busy enough, and then he has to divert his attention to deal with things like today's. Hikigaya really feels exhausted. These guys in Class D really are not one that can be worry-free!

But after this lesson, I will probably have some quiet time.