Kiyotaka Of Class B ( Year 1 )

Arc 7.5 Chap 2 : First Line of Defense

* Same Day *

After my talk with Manabu, I continued my little shopping trip around Keyaki Mall and afforded gifts for everyone. It was gonna be an enjoyable trip if not for the news he spilled on me

When i returned to my dorms, I clutched my phone and messaged a certain someone. Before dialing a Number, The person took a while to pick-up, After 6 missed Calls

[ Hello ? ]

" Hello Chairman " I greeted the person on the other side, It was Chairman Sakayanagi.

[ Oh, Ayanokouji-kun ! Good evening ] The Chairman's tone switched back to his usual warm and professional one and greeted back

" Good evening to you too Chairman. I'm sorry if my call came at a bad time "

[ Don't worry about it Ayanokouji-kun, I am busy Right now but it must be very important if you called me repeatedly like that, So what's wrong ? ] The Chairman reassured. His voice somewhat made me relieved

" Then i wouldn't take more of your time and cut straight to the chase. Did that man do anything ? "

[ That man ? You mean Ayanokouji-sensei ? ] The Chairman asked, Unsure.

" Yes "

[ No he didn't do anything Ayanokouji-kun. Why are you asking that now ? ] Seems that the Chairman is clueless. I got kinda disappointed

" I'm asking because you got temporarily excused from your role at this school. Ain't that Right Chairman ? "

[ Eh ? ] The Chairman blurted in shock, And there was silence after that. Right on the money [ Wha-.... How did you know Ayanokouji-kun ? ] Papayanagi's tone turned normal again

" It's because of the new acting director "

[ Tsukishiro-kun ? ] I assume that's the new acting director's name [ What did he do ? ]

I Sighed and filled the Chairman in the current situation, He was listening silently to my explanation.

[ I see... ] The Chairman muttered [ But i think he is just religiously following the Rules. It doesn't mean that he is targeting you Ayanokouji-kun ]

" No, I am certain of it Chairman. " I said firmly, Forcing my thoughts into the Chairman. There was a long silence

[ Are you certain that it is the case Ayanokouji-kun ? ] The Chairman asked, Reluctant.

" I am one hundred percent sure that it is the case " This was the final nail at the coffin. There was more silence

[ If you believe that's the case then.... I have no choice but to believe you ] He said. Before adding [ No, I do believe what you said Ayanokouji-kun. But i just didn't want to believe it ]

" Can you tell me what happened ? "

[ I cannot disclose any information regarding the school. However, Since It's related to you i think i'm excused ]

The Chairman explained his situation, That man used one of his business partners to set a trap for the Chairman and put him in a household until proven innocent. Since the School remained without a manager, They assigned one of the Government staff to manage stuff in his place. 'It happened to be' Tsukishiro, One of that man's henchmen.

" I see "

[ But you don't have to worry Ayanokouji-kun, At least for the next exam. ]

" The next exam ? "

[ Yes, I still have my position Right now because i was assigned to monitor your next exam. So until then, Tsukishiro won't be able to do anything major ]