I, the mastermind behind the scenes at Soubu High, refuse to be caught in a bloodbath.

Even bystanders felt a jolt of fear upon hearing this, let alone the person involved.

"Do you want the upcoming field shifts to continue slowing down the progress?"

Himekoji raised an eyelid and glared at him, but Hikigaya immediately turned his head away to focus on his work.

Yukino sighed deeply, shook her head, but said nothing.

"Hey you, Aki Tomoya," Himekoji called out his name as he noticed Aki Tomoya seemed a bit idle. Aki Tomoya's heart skipped a beat, and he turned around, his body tense, and said, "Yes!"

"Go to Class 2-F or the photography club. I don't care where you go, just bring Sagami Minami back to me. You have twenty minutes."

Himekoji glanced at her watch and immediately gave the order.

But before Sagami arrived, Haruka and Yuko came to the conference room first. They were noisy and made a ruckus, scattering some unimportant documents everywhere. The members of the student council and other leadership groups watched them with very indifferent eyes, and Himekoji was almost yawning.

"Are you dissatisfied with anything?"

Ju Ye was getting annoyed and wanted to end this farce as soon as possible.

"Are you kidding me! Who could accept something like this with a clear conscience!" Yao rushed up to Juya, and Jasmine immediately became wary. Ji Xiaolu dared to say that if she dared to extend even a finger to Juya, Jasmine would immediately step onto the table, fly out, twist her arm, and knock her to the ground.

“I said from the beginning that there are penalties for intentional absenteeism. Although you all showed up, which doesn’t seem like intentional absenteeism on the surface, you still rallied some members to strike. In other words, it’s no different for you to have been there or not, is it?”

Ju Ye rested her chin on her hand and winked at them.

"Your student council is really bullying us! What we did wasn't that outrageous. It was Sagami who insisted on making us do everything, and why wasn't she punished?! And why do you have the right to make us write a 5,000-word self-criticism and go home to reflect on our actions?!"

She looked like she was about to overturn the table. Yuko's chest heaved violently, her temples were damp with sweat from anger, her hair was sticking to her face, and her eyes were full of tears she was trying to hold back.

"Why didn't you step forward when it was time to select someone to serve as the chairman of the operations committee?"

Ju leaned back and shrugged in response.

"Excuse me—" Just then, the chairman's secretary knocked on the door and came in, handing Ji Xiaolu a notice issued by the chairman's office. She nodded to him and left immediately, while Ji Xiaolu shook the stamped and signed notice at Yao and Youzi and said, "Want me to read it to you? This is a notice issued by the chairman's office."

The content of the notification was exactly the same as the notification that Himekoji had given them.

Haruka and Yuko gritted their teeth, exchanged a glance, and in that instant, an even more laughable conflict erupted between them.

They started blaming each other.

"It's all Yao's fault. We decided from the beginning that we would all work together properly, but you had to argue with them."

"Yuko dragged me into this and suggested we all go on strike, right? I was already working!"

"I wouldn't have thought of this if you hadn't mentioned it to me before!"

"You're the one who carried it out! Why do you have to drag me into this!"

"You were the one who said you would support me!"

Once they start arguing, it seems like it will never end.

The Service Department no longer needs to repair the relationship between Sagami Minami and the two of them, because it's unnecessary, and there will be no more friendship between them.

When they were severely punished, they all wanted the other to take responsibility for their mistakes, but instead of correcting them, they caused a scene in the meeting room. If they sincerely apologized and promised never to lead a strike again, Himekoji would have withdrawn the notice, but not now.

"Shut up, all of you, be quiet," Hiratsuka Shizuka pushed open the door and walked in. She put her hands in the pockets of her white coat and frowned as she looked at the documents scattered all over the floor. "What the hell is going on here? Are you trying to start a revolution? This isn't Showa 43 anymore. If you want to cause trouble, you'd better get into university first."

(A major event occurred in 43: many higher education institutions in Japan were affected by violent left-wing students who stormed classrooms, drove out teachers, closed campuses, built fortresses on campuses, and declared the dismantling of campuses. The reason was that Japan and the United States had signed the Security Treaty, and the students supported Mao Zedong's red ideology.)

Later, during the summer vacation, the SWAT team destroyed the fortress and arrested all the students inside. Those revolutionaries who had been so passionate when they announced the strike now walked into the classrooms looking perfectly normal and acting as if nothing had happened. And these guys would all get their college credits and, once they left the school, spare no effort in building an equally despicable society.

Chapter 165 Small Business Talk, [Himekoji Haruto] Forcefully Drives Away the Black Sheep

This group of people didn't revolt for democracy and peace; they took pride in rebellion. A group swept up by the times, they foolishly believed they were making history.

These high school students don't actually want to live a vibrant and colorful youth. Instead, they're using the banner of "youth" as a pretext to play around and rebel. Bound by the word "youth," these high school students foolishly believe they are trying to make their lives more colorful.

Upon closer inspection, although many high school students did not go as far as college students of that era, in essence, there was not much difference.

Not only did Haruka and Yuuko have to face punishment, but they also had to clean up the mess they made in the meeting room. After Sagami Minami returned and realized what had happened, the meeting ended there. Hiratsuka Shizuka called Himekoji out alone.

"Don't you think you've gone a bit too far...?"

Having learned the whole story, Hiratsuka Shizuka leaned against the railing, smoking a Seven Star cigarette. The setting sun above her head cast an alluring blush on her delicate cheeks.

"How does Ms. Hiratsuka Shizuka plan to handle this?"

"Teachers should not interfere in conflicts between students unless they involve matters of principle."

"Drive the black sheep out before it causes any more harm."

"Wasn't the expulsion too forceful? They even used the chairman's authority..."

"They will treat these three days as a holiday, and the five days including Saturday and Sunday as a mini-golden week. After they come back, they will not need to help with work or participate in club activities anymore, and they will have more time to study. In essence, I have actually helped them."

"You'll make it impossible for them to gain a foothold in the entire basketball department."

“Other departments won’t take them in either. When the fake mask is torn off and the ugly truth is revealed, no one wants to be close to them anymore.”

"So, what's the purpose of your doing this?" Ms. Hiratsuka smiled and tapped on the railing. "It wouldn't be for Sagami, would it?"

“I hate to divert manpower to help them deal with interpersonal relationships at such a critical juncture. As long as Sagami Minami asks Yuki for help, the efficiency of the Service Department will inevitably decrease. I think it’s not worth it, after all, they are an important fighting force.”

"I do hope you won't use data alone to measure people's feelings."

"How could that be..." Himekoji looked at Hiratsuka Shizuka and smiled sincerely, "It's just because those two who caused trouble today are people we can abandon without consequence. As long as we ensure the support of the vast majority, the superstructure will continue to exist smoothly."

"As a teacher, I still find it hard to stand by and watch."

"If you mind your own business and avoid these kinds of troublesome things, your wrinkles will develop more slowly."

"Damn it!" Hiratsuka Shizuka launched a high kick at Himekoji, aiming for his white head, but Himekoji dodged it, tilting his head back and bending over, his left hand bracing against Hiratsuka Shizuka's ankle as he said, "Why don't you wear a skirt? What a shame."

Because Hiratsuka Shizuka basically wears long pants at school, even Himekoji, who has a high kick, can't see much of a good view.

"Tch—," she slowly withdrew her leg, took another cigarette from the pack, and dropped the lighter as she reached for it. Himeko bent down to pick it up, struck it with a "snap!" and held it to the cigarette in her mouth. Hiratsuka Shizuka glanced at him a few times, said nothing, simply lit the cigarette, took a deep drag, and took the lighter from his hand.

"It's my pleasure to light your cigarette."

“Hoo—,” Hiratsuka Shizuka exhaled white smoke, flicked off the ash, and said casually, “However, there’s nothing wrong with letting students handle their own affairs. I agree with your decision in terms of practicality, but I disagree in terms of feelings.”

"Thank you so much for your support."

"It doesn't matter. Even if I oppose both sides, it won't interfere with you."

"But if both sides object, Ms. Hiratsuka, I will withdraw this punishment."

"ha--?"

She unexpectedly straightened up and looked at Himekoji.

"Because you, Ms. Hiratsuka, will definitely be very angry, this is not worth it for me personally."

"Tch, brat."

She stopped looking at him, just smoked by herself, and waved to Himekoji, seemingly telling him to leave.

As for the tasks ahead, in order to ensure the enthusiasm of the basketball club members, Himekoji had to tell them at the student council and department meetings after the sports festival: "Because of the hard work of the other two volunteers provided by your basketball club, the previous punitive reduction in club fees will be reduced. We can't let the existence of one or two uncooperative people completely damage everyone's interests, can we?"

That's enough. The student council can regain the trust of the basketball club and other departments. Incidentally, all the blame will be directed at the two girls, Haruka and Yuko, who were "fired".

Ultimately, it's because the student union has the power to allocate departmental funds that it can make such a ruling; and if we delve deeper, it's the power of capital.

Both Himekoji and Mariya, the two most important members of the student council, possess this kind of power.

So, little angel, why don't you marry me?! Let's join forces and create a new Japanese trust! Hehehe.

After the black sheep was expelled from the team and everyone was recognized for their efforts (the members of the department praised them after the department's bonus was increased), everyone's enthusiasm for work rose again. At this time, Sagami Minami realized that Himekoji Haruto was no joke and gradually took on some simple tasks. If she didn't know how to do something, Yukinoshita and Mariko would teach her.

Although it seems that the ending once again turned into Himekoji helping Sagami Minami grow, that was not his original intention. But since the result has deviated to this point and has not caused any bad effects, Himekoji doesn't need to pay attention to it. It was just an unintended consequence.

Just like he always said before, "As long as it doesn't cause any bad results, there's no need to clear up the misunderstanding."

Himekoji and Hikigaya have almost opposite styles of doing things. Hikigaya is very good at using limited resources at hand, coupled with correct analysis, sophistry, and self-harm to achieve his goals, but Himekoji is good at using all available resources to achieve his goals by coercing and suppressing others. If Himekoji had not been a transmigrator, he probably would never have crossed paths with Hikigaya in his entire life.

Author's Note:

P.S.: I recommend a book.

I'm Really Not the Leader of a Demonic Cult

"This soup must have been laced with your demonic sect's aphrodisiac! If I drink it, I'll be burning with desire and infatuated, and then you'll take advantage of my vulnerability, making this celestial beauty your plaything!"

"Demon! You captured me and brought me to this mine, surely intending to humiliate and torment me, to make me bleed and aid your demonic cultivation. I, the Azure Phoenix Sword Immortal, will never let you succeed!"

"In every region conquered by your demonic sect, from wealthy young ladies to village girls, all young women become your demonic sect's wives. Today, I, Fan Xue Shao, am willing to transform into a celestial maiden relic to receive your sexual exploitation techniques on their behalf!"

From some unknown day onwards, all the older female warriors in the world loved to run to the headquarters of the Demonic Sect, shouting slogans of "acting on behalf of Heaven" to challenge the leader of the Demonic Sect. After being defeated, they would secretly hope to be sexually exploited by him.

"What kind of demonic cult leader wouldn't humiliate a heroine in a dark room! What kind of demonic cult leader wouldn't lock a heroine and a wild beast in a cage! What kind of demonic cult leader wouldn't use a heroine as a breeding ground for Gu worms! What kind of demonic cult leader wouldn't make an invading heroine shed her blood!"

"So I'm really not the leader of a demonic cult! I just told everyone that the earth is round and that humans actually evolved from monkeys, so how did that make me the leader of a demonic cult!"

Chapter 166 Preparing, the Soubu High School Sports Festival is Coming Soon

Work was proceeding smoothly, and no one mentioned strikes anymore. That day, Himekoji received an email from Kawasaki.

"Could you come out for a moment? We'll be waiting for you on the rooftop."

"We" means "not me," implying that this invitation is definitely not a private matter, and therefore must be related to armor and clothing.

If Kawasaki's email had been even harsher and had been mistakenly sent to one of the boys in his class, that boy would probably have been too scared to go up to him—it would have been like a group of delinquent girls stalking and attacking him!

In short, Himeko immediately went upstairs, where he saw Kawasaki's long black-blue ponytail fluttering in the wind, with Zaimokuza and Ebina standing on either side of her. Well, she still leaned more towards Ebina's side.

"I'm sorry I'm late."

Of course it's not too late, that's just how it is.

"Ah, you've come at the right time," Ebina pushed Kawasaki toward Himekoji, who was holding a drawing board behind her back. She looked embarrassed and seemed uneasy about being pushed by Ebina. She kept turning around and blushing, saying, "Wait, wait a minute."

"Oh, the design drawings are done."

"And there are sample copies!"

Zai Muza pointed to a large tote bag next to him and said, "Inside the bag is another kind of sealed suit bag. Inside should be clothes that Kawasaki is ashamed to show."

Yes, female armor designed for mounted combat.

"Then why don't we just look at the sample?"

Himekoji said to Kawasaki, who was standing nervously in front of her.