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"There are five of us in total, including me... Actually, there were even more when I first joined, but many people couldn't stand Nishimura's personality and left later."

What is he doing?

"Actually, it wasn't anything special. It's just that Nishimura-senpai is very rude, and when he's angry, he'll point his finger at the other person and yell at them. Many people couldn't stand being yelled at and quit..."

"Isn't this bullying?"

"Well, I don't think it's bullying... After all, Nishimura-senpai used really harsh words because he wanted to teach people, and after he finished, he would personally teach you how to correct it. His real intention was to help people learn the skills as quickly as possible..."

"I see……"

She has a foul mouth, but isn't a bad person; she's all bark and no bite. Is she like Granny Kobayashi?

Then, when Nishimura's impressive abilities were mentioned, Fujiyoshi Michio's expression was filled with admiration.

"Yes, Nishimura-senpai is really amazing! Many professional programmers can't compare to him. Last time, he single-handedly withstood a cyberattack from ten hackers!"

"Good heavens... there's even a hacker attack? What on earth are you guys doing?"

"Well……!"

Realizing he had let something slip, Fujiyoshi Michio quickly covered his mouth, looking somewhat flustered. But then he thought that the other person was Kuroba Akira, so he figured it wouldn't hurt to tell him, since Kuroba Akira would definitely keep his secret anyway.

However, just as he was about to tell Kuroba Akira, Kuroba Akira stopped him. Seeing Fujiyoshi Michio's troubled expression, Kuroba Akira knew that the computer club members were probably doing some activities that the school did not allow.

He plans to go and see for himself.

"Dolph, could you show me around your club?"

"Huh? Kuroba-kun, do you want to join our club? But aren't you a member of the Literature and Art Club? Although you can participate in two clubs at the same time... our club's activities can be very busy sometimes, you know?"

"I'm not planning to join yet, I'm just going to check it out first."

Depending on the situation, it's possible that you'll join me, rather than me joining you.

"Okay... but Kuroba-kun, you have to promise me you won't get into a conflict with Nishimura-senpai, okay?"

Fujiyoshi Michio was mainly afraid that after the domineering Kuroba Akira was scolded by the foul-mouthed Nishimura-senpai, a conflict would break out between the two, and it might even escalate into a physical fight.

You should know that Akira Kuroba is not afraid of trouble; he will respond to any attack directed at him head-on... That's how his conflict with Ryota Sumitomo happened last time.

Although Sumitomo Ryota and Kuroba Akira later reconciled, that was because Sumitomo Ryota had a cheerful personality, but Fujiyoshi Michio didn't think Nishimura-senpai was that kind of person...

The only thing he and Ryota Sumitomo have in common is their blond hair; they are completely different in every other way.

"Okay, I promise I won't cause any trouble."

Fujiyoshi Michio knew Kuroba Akira better than the others, and when he heard that Kuroba Akira had taken the initiative, he knew that Kuroba Akira still had a backup plan, so he added.

"Um, if Nishimura-senpai upsets you, Kuroba-kun, you'd better not respond. Leave it to me, okay?"

"Okay, you can rest assured."

"OK then……"

Just then, the class monitor came over and asked.

"Mingjun, aren't you going to the Literature and Art Department today?"

"Okay, I'll go with Dolph to visit the computer department."

Yesterday, when Kuroba Akira asked about information related to the Computer Department, Anri Hitomi had anticipated this situation, so she spoke up now.

"I'll go with you, just to avoid you getting into any trouble."

"Seriously, even you, class monitor, are saying that about me? I'm an honest, harmless person who would never intentionally cause trouble, okay?"

"It's not that I don't trust you, it's that I don't trust the others."

And, Hitomi Anri also wants to know Kuroba Akira's purpose in going to the computer club.

It's definitely not because they want to join the club, but because they have something else on their mind.

Anri Hitomi's intuition told her that this was probably the most important thing for Kuroba Akira right now, and perhaps she could find an opportunity to invest in him from it.

With the class monitor accompanying them, Fujiyoshi Michio felt much more at ease and led them to the computer club's office.

As soon as I entered, I heard a hoarse voice shouting towards the door.

"Dolph, you brat! Why are you so slow?! What the hell?! Do you want to die?! Get over here and help!"

Nishimura Tatsuya, the oldest and most legendary senior at Hibiya High School who had repeated three years, and the president of the computer club, appeared before Kuroba Akira at this moment.

He did have blond hair, but it didn't look dyed; it was more like a natural blonde. And it was long hair. Plus, he was squatting on the seat, so his hair covered his whole body like an umbrella.

It gives off a Zashiki-warashi (a type of Japanese house spirit) vibe.

Then look at his face. He has very dark circles under his eyes and a fierce look in his eyes. However, you can still tell that he has delicate features and is a handsome man.

That's right, he's a handsome man, not a good-looking guy.

It's the kind of guy who, at first glance, looks like a girl and seems perfectly suited to cross-dressing.

That is, the so-called... Hideyoshi (fake) girl.

Huh? This Nishimura-senpai is completely different from the delinquent I imagined.

He's actually a master who looks good in women's clothing!

Chapter 224 The Throne in the Streaming Era

Sure enough, there are differences even among those with blond hair.

It seems that Dolpo also said that Nishimura-senpai wasn't a delinquent, and that he was quite different from the delinquents he remembered...

Indeed, no delinquent looks like that.

Nishimura Tatsuya... Although his name sounds quite manly, he's actually a pretty boy.

However, judging from his speaking style just now, Nishimura-senpai is not a friendly person. Michio also showed a respectful attitude and leaned closer to him to say something.

"Um, Nishimura-senpai, a friend of mine would like to visit our club..."

Nishimura Ryuya glared at him and said fiercely.

"I'm not going to see him! Get him out of here!"

"Uh……"

Fujiyoshi Michio was in a dilemma. He hadn't expected Nishimura-senpai to be in such a bad mood today, and he was telling him to leave right away. But he didn't want to disappoint his friends, so he didn't know what to do.

Of course, Kuroba Akira wouldn't just turn around and leave, so he took the initiative to go up and talk to him.

"that……"

"Didn't I already say I wouldn't see you? Get out of here!"

"..."

Before he could even say hello, he was stunned by Nishimura Ryuya's scathing remarks, and the scene instantly became very awkward.

Although there were other people in the computer department, the other three showed no intention of helping at all. In fact, they didn't even look up at the sudden visitor. Everyone was completely focused on the screen, as if their souls had been drawn away by it.

These guys... have they gone mad?

"Pfft... Heh..."

Standing at the entrance of the computer department, Anri Hitomi couldn't help but laugh when she saw Kuroba Akira being turned away again.

Sure enough, as long as the wise ruler is not given a chance to speak, his most proficient rhetoric can be completely blocked.

So, wise ruler, what method will you use to 'fish' this time?

Kuroba Akira was also thinking about this problem. He had just overcome the difficulty of Takanashi Mirai, and now he had encountered another troublesome person who did not give him a chance to negotiate. Naturally, he had to find another way to attract his attention.

The answer is actually quite simple. Nishimura is the head of the computer club, and he certainly wouldn't ignore a newcomer who wants to join, so Kuroba Akira immediately spoke up.

"I'm here to join the department."

However, Nishimura Ryuya didn't even look up, and spoke directly to Fujiyoshi Michio beside him.

"Dolph, go show him the test questions for new recruits. We don't need useless trash. I don't want to waste time on newbies who don't even understand programming languages!"

Damn! You're going to use this trick?!

We're being completely targeted!

Although Kuroba Akira can copy talent, he cannot copy proficiency, nor can non-existent knowledge appear out of thin air in his mind.

Given time, even without trying to replicate his computer-related talent, Kuroba Akira could definitely learn basic programming based solely on his class president abilities.

However... at this moment, it is impossible for him to solve this problem on his own.

Fujiyoshi Michio knew that Kuroba Akira only wanted to attract Nishimura's attention, not that he really wanted to join the club, so he scratched his cheek and asked awkwardly.

"Uh... well, Kuroba-kun, would you like to give it a try?"

"no need."

Forget solving the problem, he probably wouldn't even understand the question. Besides, Kuroba Akira isn't here to join the club, so he has no intention of taking any entrance test.

Seeing that Kuroba Akira still had some self-awareness, Nishimura Ryu snorted and mocked.

"Hmph... If you're just looking for a group of like-minded people, then get lost. I only welcome people who genuinely want to learn technology and those who can only live in the online world. Obviously, you don't belong to either of those categories."

He had only intended to say this much, but then he noticed Anri Hitomi standing at the door, frowned, and clicked his tongue in displeasure.

Tsk, he even brought his girlfriend... Don't underestimate him!

Immediately after typing on the keyboard to investigate information related to Kuroba Akira, Nishimura Ryu guessed their purpose after seeing his identity.

"Kuroba Akira from Class 1, Grade 1, you're from the Literature Club, right? And standing at the door is the president of the Literature Club, Hitomi Anri... Wow, Anri... the young lady of the Anri family?"

Thinking that the person who had been kind to him had a good relationship with the Anri family, Nishimura Ryu toned down his temper a bit and finally shifted his gaze from the computer screen to the visitor.

He released the mouse, shook his hand, and then reached out to Kuroba Akira nearby, gesturing for him to touch it.

"Although I don't know where you got this information, I don't think I mentioned 'that business' to Dolph... But since you've come all this way to see me, you must want me to terminate my cooperation with the news department, right? Then show me some sincerity first, shall we?"

Fujiyoshi Michio looked completely bewildered, as did Kuroba Akira.

Huh? That business? Suspending cooperation with the Information Department? What is this guy (the minister) talking about? Is there some misunderstanding?

Seeing Kuroba Akira's idiotic and confused expression, Nishimura Tatsuya frowned even more deeply.

"What's going on? What are you guys doing here? Whatever, it's none of my business... If you're not here to 'bid', then get out of here!"

Anri Hitomi immediately pieced together the truth from Nishimura Ryuya's few words and said.