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Senior sister, you did a good job, a good job!

At this moment, the four of them were enjoying afternoon tea in the student union room.

After the tea time was over, Fujiwara and Kaguya cleaned up the teacups and trays, while Shirogane and Hoshibuchi Teru were responsible for placing the information named [Ishigami Yuu Beating Incident] on the long table. They exchanged the information while thinking, pursing their lips and saying nothing.

Two girls also joined the queue of people staring at the documents with frowns on their faces. They put their hair behind their ears and gently flipped through the documents with their slender fingers.

Fujiwara Chika also took out a small booklet and kept writing and drawing, recording something. Her eyes were focused and serious, which was completely different from her previous silly and cheerful look.

The room was much quieter than before, with only the rustling of papers and the friction of pens on pages lingering in the ears.

Time passed by minute by minute, and the hour hand on the clock on the wall moved.

The matter was not complicated. According to the junior high school staff, it was a simple fight in the school and the course of events was simple and clear.

The perpetrator, Ishigami Yu, was in love with Otomo Kyoko and was emotionally stimulated for unknown reasons. He took advantage of everyone leaving the classroom to unilaterally beat Ogino Hikaru, who had been dating Otomo for some time.

As a result, the crime scene was discovered by classmates who returned to the classroom. Ishigami Yu was still beating Ogino with an angry look on his face, while the other party was bleeding and weakly protecting his head.

After being questioned by his classmates on the spot, Ishigami yelled something incomprehensible like "This is weird!", "This guy deserves to be beaten up", "If the parents and teachers don't take action, I'll have to do it", etc.

Afterwards, it was not surprising that this behavior was punished by suspension from school. When Ogino was unwilling to write a letter of apology and faced the escalation of punishment to expulsion, he took the initiative to forgive Ishigami.

However, the school could not accept a unilateral settlement and insisted on asking Ishigami to write a letter of apology. Otherwise, even if he completed the project at home alone, he would not be allowed to return to school, let alone continue his studies normally. The matter should have been stuck here and there.

But at this time, an outstanding student who was well-received by the teachers took the school's management regulations and repeatedly gave feedback to the junior high school's academic affairs office, saying that Ishigami You had completed the junior high school academic projects in accordance with the regulations and his promotion should not be affected by the lack of a review letter.

Principal Adolf learned of this and followed the rules to enroll Ishigaki in Shuchiin High School.

However, he privately wondered why Ishigami, who had a very bad reputation, could get help from the discipline committee member Iino, so he sent the investigation request to the student council.

Seeing that everyone had come up with a conclusion, Baiyin, the student council president, spoke first, "So, do you have any opinions on the testimonies and information collected by the school?"

Xing Yuanhui hesitated and said, "For the time being, whether it's admiration or something else, it's probably still a woman's problem, right?"

"I agree with what Xingyuan said, but could you use more appropriate words?" Kaguya answered helplessly, pressing her forehead.

“It’s so down-to-earth, and I feel like I’m affected by it,” added Chika Fujiwara.

Fearing another death stare, the boy immediately changed his words: "So, was it a one-sided beating caused by the emotional dispute between Otomo, Ishigami, and Ogino?"

"Well, let me put it this way first." Fujiwara said with a pout.

"Can't you just say you're trapped by love..." Kaguya paused after reading it aloud and simply gave a new wording.

The eldest lady shook her head, obviously helpless about the two people's remarks that would deliberately deviate from the topic.

"Then if, as Xingyuan said, it was an emotional dispute, then why did Ishigami's incident not break out until so long after the two of them started dating?" Baiyin raised the first doubt.

"Is it because you are a 2D otaku who thought you could hold it in at first, and smiled as you watched the person you like throw himself into another man's arms, but in the end you found that the emotions of a paper man are not as strong as those in the 3D world, and it can't relieve your painful hysteria at all, so you ran to school and exploded?"

He reached out and slapped a piece of paper on the table. On it was Ishigami Yu's basic information, including his hobbies and what he liked to do at home.

"Did he not dare to reveal his inner feelings to Otomo because of his inferiority complex? That fits the description of Ishigami in the survey. And it's obvious that most of the students in the same grade at that time thought the same way."

Except for Iino-san who insisted on Ishisho going to school.

Kaguya thought that this was the only person who spoke for Ishigami Yu from an objective perspective, at least that's what the information said.

Fujiwara Chika thought this was a preconceived notion and raised a second question: "But there is a problem here. Judging from Ishigami's behavior in the first and second year of junior high school, it doesn't seem like he would suddenly attack and hurt others."

Kaguya added: "And he has never had a similar situation before. He behaves very harmless in school."

Compared to the long list of information he received in the third year of junior high school, the information on Shi Shang in the first and second years of junior high school was much simpler: he looked gloomy, introverted, and rarely interacted with his classmates.

This is the type that teachers can both worry less and worry more about. The worry is that the comments do not need to be changed every year, but the worry is that the comments cannot be exactly the same every year.

Xing Yuanhui made a guess: "What if it was anger? For example, Ogino did something to Otomo, but Ishigami disagreed. He was so angry that he couldn't help but punch Ogino. When he realized that something was wrong, it was too late."

"Since this matter needs to be brought up again and re-investigated, let's assume that there is indeed a hidden story behind it." Baiyin assumed the existence of a problem.

"A person's mental state should be stable after middle school, and his family hasn't changed much. Being provoked, this inference makes sense."

"If he was provoked... it does fit the situation when Ishigami-san was at a loss and talking nonsense at the scene after his outburst. If he came here to fight from the beginning, he shouldn't care so much about other people's opinions." Fujiwara Chika agreed.

Hearing this, Xing Yuanhui couldn't control his mouth and started to spit out nonsense again: "That's right, if it's me, I've already knocked him to the ground, so kick him a few more times. If you kick him less, it won't be a light punishment."

Kaguya covered her mouth and coughed lightly.

His best friend Fujiwara Chika immediately understood and taught him a lesson: "Xingyuan-san, this is not okay."

Actually, that’s not what I meant… Never mind!

Kaguya ignored them: “Well, judging from the information, Ishigami-san got in touch with Otomo first, although the communication was rare, and it was basically the enthusiastic girl at the next table who unilaterally talked to the indifferent video game otaku, but Ogino and Otomo did get along later.

"At that time, Ishigami did not show any abnormal behavior. It was only after a while that Ishigami suddenly started to pay attention to Ogino, and then that incident happened."

"So what did Ogino do? Is there any information about him?"

Xing Yuanhui was looking through the information, but it was all about Ishigami. Apart from being beaten and forgiven, he had no idea what Ogino had done.

Kaguya shook her head regretfully and replied, "Yes, but they were all empty words and flattery. I'm afraid that even if someone asked about Ogino's disadvantages, he and his classmates would think that these were all Ishigami's doing."

"It seems that after the Ishigami incident, Ogino has a protective layer on his body."

It's not surprising. He is a victim. After being pitied, he will naturally hear good things. If he makes a discordant voice at this time, he will probably be attacked.

Shirogane thought for a moment and said, "Then we may have to look for a breakthrough outside of Shuchiin. He is the director of the drama club and he also has performances outside. Or we can ask those who have a bad relationship with Ogino."

"The latter may be a bit difficult. The discipline committee member named Iino once tried to investigate the truth, but found nothing." Fujiwara Chika waved her hand and said.

"It may be her problem. Just because she can't make it doesn't mean we can't make it."

"Then let's divide it into groups for investigation? We'll first question the junior high school students at that time, and then decide what to do next based on the situation." Baiyin suggested.

Kaguya closed her eyes and thought for a while.

Although Fujiwara-san explained some of the situation to me, I still have doubts without knowing the full picture... It's a good idea to let them work in pairs, and Hayasaka can keep an eye on them. This way, we can find out the situation of both of them, and it won't delay the investigation.

Soon she opened her eyes and said, "Then I will be in a group with the president, and Fujiwara-san and Xingyuan-san will be in a group, okay?"

Damn it! You were a hen protecting her not long ago, and now you are giving the chicks to me, an old eagle? There is definitely something wrong!

Chapter 41: Sunset

Go investigate with Fujiwara Chika?

I played a board game with her and you looked at me like an insect. Then I teamed up with her to investigate...

Oh! I am afraid that next time my status will be even lower than that of the black slaves during the Civil War!

Xing Yuanhui was shocked and quickly waved his hands to shirk responsibility, saying, "It would be better if the boys were in one group or the girls were in another group..."

This is an extremely sinister move because it has a natural political correctness. Why?

When we are young, the emotions between men and women are like a flower in bud, or a mimosa that overreacts when touched. They all need careful care and attention.

This kind of ignorance and uncontrollable shame caused by adolescence is something that everyone has to some extent, which is why youth romance themes resonate with people.

At this moment, as long as one person suggests that boys should hang out with boys and girls should play with girls, the shyness from adolescence will undoubtedly take over.

The few who are not affected are unable to break free from the shackles of their circle of friends and can only watch their friends surround them and watch their favorite friends of the opposite sex go further and further away.

After all, the minority obeys the majority...

How many young men and women, lying on the sheets shrouded in darkness, would compromise when faced with such a situation, and would want to slap themselves in the face when reviewing the situation at night?

But who is the daughter of the Fujiwara family? She never plays by the rules!

For something that she herself might not understand, she was willing to abandon her old friend Shinomiya.

Fujiwara Chika said to Xing Yuanhui with a playful smile: "Don't be shy. As the saying goes, men and women working together are not tiring! Or do you want to be in a team with Kaguya-san?"

Shinomiya-senpai and me?

For some reason, Xing Yuanhui felt that in a few days he would be like a soldier on the battlefield, with a pair of political commissar's eyes staring at him from behind.

He couldn't help but hug himself and shuddered.

I might as well quit being in the same group with her...

The president noticed that Xing Yuanhui was a little uncomfortable, and said to him: "Well, after all, you just started school today, and you are not familiar with the opposite sex. You may not be very comfortable yet, right? Before this, it was easier for people of the same sex to understand each other and cooperate, right?"

Although it is tempting to investigate with Shinomiya, Xingyuan-san should be the main one here.

Baiyin thought about his experience in the first year of high school and couldn't help but help Xing Yuanhui, who was also a student in the same college.

"But he and I are very familiar with each other. We are partners who defeated the dragon together!" Fujiwara Chika protested.

Victory? Doesn't that mean both sides will perish?

Kaguya sighed and stated her point of view: "What the president said makes sense, but the incident to be investigated this time is rather special, and the views and perspectives on emotions between men and women may directly affect the results of the investigation.

"As discussed before, the intertwined relationship between Ishigami, Otomo, and Ogino is very likely the trigger for the incident, and emotional matters are more delicate. To be on the safe side, let the man and woman work together. Different perspectives may spark new insights, which will also help us get to the bottom of the incident."

"Is that so..."

Baiyin couldn't find any words to say for a moment, so he could only turn his eyes to Xing Yuanhui to see if he could accept such an explanation.

"Well, what Shinomiya said does make sense, but Xingyuan-san is not a member of the student council after all, and this time I only came into contact with the incident out of curiosity and wanted to help. If you still want to investigate with me, then it's settled, you decide."

In the end, Baiyin still gave the right of choice to Xing Yuanhui, just like what the previous president did to him.

"This……"

He looked at the others. President Shirogane was encouraging him to make a decision with a smile on his face. Senior Fujiwara was lying on the table, obviously waiting for his decision.

Only Senior Sister Shinomiya, who was the farthest away from him, crossed her hands on her thighs and closed her eyes. Her expression was dull and it was impossible to tell what emotion she was feeling.

"Since Senior Sister Sigong said this is a more suitable method for investigation, why not choose it?" Xing Yuanhui made a choice.

Although he doesn't have many options, Shirogane and Fujiwara are supporting him now. There is no reason to have unnecessary conflicts with Shinomiya-senpai because of him, right?

As soon as he finished speaking, Xing Yuanhui keenly noticed that the corners of the stern vice president's mouth rose slightly, bending by about three pixels.

If I didn't have ninja-level eyesight, no one would be able to see this!

She opened her eyes and said in a kind tone, "Okay, then as we said before, Xingyuan and Fujiwara will be a team."

After saying that, Kaguya started to communicate with Shirogane.

"Please advise!"

Knowing that they were making plans, Fujiwara Chika took advantage of this free time to greet him enthusiastically, as if she was meeting a good friend after a long separation. She stretched out her index and middle fingers, placed them in front of her eyebrows, and waved them forward.

"Hey, please give me some advice."

Looking at the Butterfly Demon, he seemed to be feeling the same emotions as the Fishing King from another world, and had no desire to act with the beautiful girl.

As the saying goes, distance creates beauty, and Xing Yuanhui could never have imagined that the distance was so short.

I originally thought that it would take at least a week to wait until the fire burned through the lock and for them to become familiar with each other, but it turned out that this fire was the Samadhi True Fire, and the barriers between strangers were instantly illuminated by the sun of Fujiwara Chika.

"What? You look so reluctant!"

Look at her expression as if she wants to jump over and strangle me. How can she be a beautiful girl? She is clearly a good brother who puts on makeup, a voice changer, and a wig!

Fujiwara Chika put her hands on Xing Yuanhui's shoulders and shook him continuously. The man had stopped thinking.

"Fujiwara-san, stop messing around."

Kaguya ended the discussion and interrupted Fujiwara's continuous casting. Shirogane continued with Kaguya's words:

"This is the list of students in Shiban class." The president gently placed the list on the table. "Except for a few students, most of them are still studying at Shuchiin. Be careful when you meet these students."

"I, the president, and Fujiwara-san are all sophomores. It's not appropriate for us to be on the first-year floor before break time. Xingyuan-san can try to find out relevant information in class first, but please don't do anything too disqualified."

Kaguya looked at Xingyuanhui, and he nodded slowly.

"We will gather in the student union room at noon and discuss plans for the afternoon after school." Baiyin glanced out the window and the sunlight began to turn dim.

He continued, "It's getting late today, so we can only wait until after school tomorrow. But this also has its advantages. If we openly question those who know the situation in the classroom, then the information that the 'Student Council is investigating the Ishigami Incident' will soon be exposed. At this time when the situation is unknown, I want to avoid this from happening."

"The club at Shuchiin will recruit new members very quickly. Most people will fill out the application form on the first or second day, and some hesitant people will complete it on the third or fourth day. We can use this to communicate with some suspicious people first, and the local director will cooperate with us."

Although it was still just a discussion, Kaguya had no worries about whether she could get the help of the club leader.

"That's roughly the plan for tomorrow. Do you have any comments?"

Shirogane finally sought advice from Xingyuan Hui and Fujiwara Chika.