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part 9

How about? I don't think it's a bad suggestion."

I looked to see what Horikita thought. However, she still had her back to me. She kept looking out the window, motionless. I was wondering what you thought about Ichinose's offer. Of course, we were worried about the effect this would have. If Class D tried to prove Sudou's innocence themselves, our credibility would be low unless we managed to find evidence that would absolutely, 100 percent confirm Sudou's innocence.

If a student from Class B got involved, there could be tremendous implications.I decided to weigh the pros and cons of the offer, even though it was rude. Obviously, he still couldn't trust Ichinose. She was a student from Class B and she gained nothing by getting involved. If helping others out of sheer goodwill was reflected in class or private points, then I could understand his motivation. It wouldn't be easy to ask, but it might have important information. The only way to be sure was to ask.

'He's wary of me too then, huh?' Ichinose laughed pathetically. 'But then again, who would immediately let down their guard to everyone who offers them help?'

"Let's accept your help, Ayanokouji-kun." Horikita had made a decision, probably determining that the benefits outweighed the risks. She was grateful that she had come to a decision so quickly.

He didn't really have the power to decide in the first place; that was Horikita's job

. Ichinose smiled, showing her white teeth.whites.

"Then it's decided! Umm..."

"Horikita".

Horikita gave her name frankly, as if by doing so she approved of our cooperative relationship.

"Nice to meet you, Horikita-san. And you too, Ayanokouji-kun."

We had unexpectedly met Ichinose from Class B and accepted her as an ally. There was still a risk that this could lead to bad things. No matter what, things were going to change.

"We already found a witness. Unfortunately, he is a student from Class D."

Ichinose let out an exasperated sigh.

"Well, that means there's no other witness. I mean, I suppose someone from another class could have witnessed it, but it's not likely."someone of another class could have witnessed it, but it is not probable".

The chances were certainly slim. But there was still a chance.

"Anyway, about your friend. He's a freshman, but he could become a regular on the basketball team, right? That's awesome. Even if he's holding them back right now, he could become a great asset." later on. I mean, the school evaluates philanthropic and club activities, right? So if he participates in a tournament and does well, Sudou-kun might earn points. Those will also be tied to your class points. Wait... Didn't they know that? Didn't tell you?"

"Huh? Your teacher didn't inform you about that?" Ibuki's puzzled face was reflected by everyone except Class D who was used to their teachers' indifferent attitude.

"No. We only heard about it much later." Shinohara replied.

Mashima-sensei sighed millions of times that day. I swear, Chabashira. Don't tell me Hoshinomiya is being a nuisance too?'

"Your teacher is weird." Hashimoto looked at the teacher of Class D.

We had only heard that it would influence our private points.