"Anyway, let's talk about this later. Let's go to the infirmary first. Your face is already swollen."
Then Hikigaya turned to look at Horikita, who was a little bewildered, and said, "And you too."
For some reason, the aura emanating from Hikigaya at this moment was so oppressive that Horikita and the others felt a little breathless. Kushida, who was standing by, originally wanted to speak up to improve his favorability in front of everyone, but at this moment she did not move. She was too familiar with the Hikigaya in front of her. Kushida subconsciously hugged her arms and recalled the scene in the other's room that night. She couldn't help but tremble slightly, and her body felt hot.
Looking at Horikita who was standing there in a daze, Hikigaya frowned slightly, walked up to her, put her arm on his shoulders, and supported her body.
"you you……"
Horikita was startled by Hikigaya's sudden action and looked panicked.
"Can you walk like this?"
Horikita realized after seeing Hikigaya's expression that he was worried that she couldn't walk, but... this was her first time having such close physical contact with a boy, and she was a little overwhelmed. She could only lower her head and try not to let him see her expression.
After arriving at the infirmary, medical staff examined and treated the wounds of Horikita and Hirata. Horikita's ankle injury was more serious, and she would probably be unable to participate in the next game.
As for Hirata, he was disfigured, with half of his face swollen and his clothes stained with blood. It was obvious that he had suffered violence. The medical staff inquired about this situation very seriously, but Hirata always insisted that he accidentally fell and the matter was left unresolved.
After the morning game ended and it was lunch time, many girls came to visit the injured Hirata. In the end, in order not to disturb others, Hirata left the infirmary.
After Hirata and the girls who visited him left, the infirmary returned to silence. Just as Horikita was about to leave, a girl came in from outside. She was sitting in a wheelchair with her feet wrapped in bandages. It was Minori Kimura, the Class C student who had fallen with her in the obstacle course not long ago. Chabashira-sensei was also with her.
When Chabashira saw Horikita lying on the hospital bed, he was slightly startled, but then his expression returned to normal. He walked over to Horikita and said, "Are you injured too? Although your current condition is not appropriate, there is nothing we can do because the matter is quite serious. It is about the accusation made against you by Muxia from Class C."
Hearing this, Horikita looked towards Muxia who was sitting in a wheelchair in the distance. Then Chabashira-sensei repeated what had happened. The more Horikita listened, the uglier her expression became.
12
Chapter 12: Framed.
Regarding the accusation made by Mu Natsuminori, Horikita deliberately knocked herself down and injured herself in the previous obstacle race. When the teacher and staff reviewed the video, they did find that Horikita was looking backward abnormally.
Because of this incident, Mu Xia's calf was seriously injured, which prevented him from participating in subsequent competitions. At the same time, after examination by medical staff, Mu Xia's injury was far more serious than imagined, and it felt like he was intentionally injured.
"So you suspect me of being the criminal based solely on the other party's testimony?"
Although Horikita looked very calm, the anger in her tone was still clearly felt.
"We can't rule out this possibility at this point. I believe you're innocent, but precisely because we can't rule it out, it could enter the review process. That means it could reach other teachers, and even the student union, and escalate the matter."
Chabashira-sensei said.
"Even if you say so, teacher, I am innocent and have never done anything to intentionally hurt others."
Horikita also knew that it would be of no benefit to her if things dragged on, but this was clearly a plot by Class C, and she couldn't just give in.
"I understand. For now, this incident will be classified as intentional injury disguised as accidental."
Horikita frowned, and Chabashira-sensei continued, "You should understand that Muxia is very important to Class C in terms of athletic ability, and her injuries are more serious than yours. Do you understand what this means?"
Horikita naturally understood what Chabashira-sensei meant. Did he mean that the deliberation committee would be more biased towards the other party?
He clearly didn't do it, yet he insisted on proving his innocence? Even worse, the video and testimony now favored the other party. Thinking of this, Horikita couldn't help but feel annoyed: "Isn't this a complete self-innocence trap?! I'm clearly innocent, yet he insists on proving my innocence?"
In logic, proving "nothing" is much more difficult than proving "something". Just like proving the existence of a creature, you only need to find it. On the contrary, if you want to prove that the creature does not exist, you need to search the entire world. However, even then, there may be corners that humans cannot find. This is also called "the devil's proof".
Horikita is now in such a dilemma. Facing Mu Xia's accusations and the suspicion of the video, Horikita needs to prove her innocence, that is, her innocence.
"There's nothing you can do about it. Even in criminal proceedings, defendants are presumed innocent until proven guilty, but in reality, they often have to prove their innocence themselves. The other party's testimony, the video footage, and your motive for harming him are all very complete. Furthermore, the other party is more seriously injured and weaker. All of this is very unfavorable to you."
Chabashira-sensei sighed.
Although it is very unfair, this is the reality, and the other party is taking advantage of this loophole or opportunity to frame Horikita.
"Chabashira-sensei, I have a question."
Horikita suddenly asked, "How did you know about this?"
"It was Kushida who found me."
Chabashira-sensei answered truthfully.
At this time, Kushida also appeared at the door. He seemed to have heard the conversation between the two and explained: "This is what happened. I know Mu Xia. I heard that she was seriously injured, so I planned to visit her. But Mu Xia said that she didn't want to make things worse, so I went to find Chabashira-sensei to discuss a solution."
Horikita nodded. Right now, this matter is under control in a small area, which means that the other party does not want to make a big deal out of it?
So... you want to settle it privately with me?
This was the only explanation Horikita could think of.
What happened to Sudo not long ago, his own injury, and now with Mu Xia's accusations, all these things were like stones pressing down on him all at once, making him feel like he couldn't breathe.
"I want to talk to Mu Xia-san."
Since the other party wants to settle the matter privately, Horikita will see what the other party is up to.
But at this moment, a teasing voice came from the corridor outside.
"It looks like things are getting serious!"
The red-haired Ryuuen walked in with his hands in his pockets and a coat draped over his body, looking quite ruffian.
The moment she saw Ryuuen, Horikita's face turned very ugly. In the preferential treatment exam on the cruise ship, she and Ryuuen were members of the same group. At that time, the other party showed extremely strong aggressiveness towards her, constantly provoking her in an attempt to make her lose her mind and make the wrong decision.
"It's really you!"
Ryuen ignored Horikita and walked directly behind Muxia, suddenly grabbing the handles of the wheelchair with both hands. This sudden action startled Muxia, who was completely frightened and his face showed anxiety and fear.
"Are you OK?"
Ryuuen leaned down and spoke in Muxia's ear with a half-smile, while looking provocatively at Horikita opposite him.
"me……"
Mu Xia stammered and couldn't say a word.
"I heard that your foot was injured. That's really bad..."
As he spoke, Ryuuen patted Muxia's bandaged calf. Seeing Muxia's painful expression, he said with concern, "Do you know how much damage your absence will cause to the class?"
"Yes, sorry."
Mu Xia lowered her head as if trying to suppress the pain, not daring to look Long Yuan in the eye.
"Mr. Muxia, regarding your accusation..."
Just as Horikita was about to talk to Muxia, Ryuen stood in front of them and said, "Suzune, I heard that you deliberately knocked Muxia down during the game so that she couldn't participate in the next game, right?"
"Don't call my name!"
Horikita showed a look of disgust when she heard Ryuen calling her name: "And this was just an accident, it wasn't an intentional injury at all!"
"Oh, is it so?"
Long Yuan smiled: "But Mu Xia doesn't think so, right?"
As he spoke, Ryuuen slapped the wheelchair handle again, and Muxia shuddered. "Yes, it was Horikita who said, 'I will never let you win.'"
"I have never said such a thing. This is clearly a false accusation!"
Horikita suppressed her anger.
Chabashira-sensei intervened again and questioned both parties, but the result was still that Muxia accused Horikita of deliberately knocking her down.
"Teacher, Mu Xia has already made it clear that it was Ling Yin who knocked her down on purpose. Even if Mu Xia was shouting her name from behind, so what? It doesn't constitute a foul. But Ling Yin is different. When she saw Mu Xia was about to pass her, she didn't want her to win, so she would rather lose the game together. What a terrible person!"
Ryuuen was fanning the flames and being aggressive. Horikita wanted to refute but Ryuuen was controlling the rhythm. Every time she opened her mouth, she was interrupted or the truth was forcibly distorted by him. Horikita, who was already in a bad state, felt her head getting heavier and heavier.
13
Chapter 13: Playing with Horikita.
Regarding Mu Xia's accusation against Horikita, Horikita knew clearly that the other party had framed her, but she had no better solution. At the same time, she had many restrictions, and her physical and mental state was very poor.
"The current situation is that everyone can see that it was you, Lingyin, who knocked Mu Xia down with the intention of self-destruction. Other than that, there is no other explanation. It seems that we still have to report this matter, otherwise you will cry until you see the coffin!"
Ryuuen sneered, looking like he had it all under control.
If this matter is really reported, the current evidence will be unfavorable to Horikita, and Horikita does not want this matter to have a bad influence on her brother.
"Can we discuss this further, perhaps with other solutions?"
At this time, Kushida suddenly spoke, and Horikita naturally heard the implication of Kushida's words, or that this was Ryuuen's purpose, but if he refused, things would become worse. Chabashira Sensei also realized that this matter was very disadvantageous to him, otherwise he would not have come to him specially.
Thinking of this, Horikita couldn't help but feel suffocated, as if her neck was firmly clamped by an invisible hand.
"That's it..."
Ryuuen pretended to consider it, then a playful smile appeared on his face the next second: "Then let's talk about a settlement."
"impossible!"
Even though things are not in her favor, Horikita's pride will not allow her to "surrender" to the people who framed her. Even though she knows that reconciliation is the best solution, she just can't accept this result!
But Kushida was determined to listen to Ryuuen's reconciliation plan, and Horikita's expression became worse and worse as he listened!
Long Yuan asked for 300 million personal points as compensation!
Because everyone has just experienced the preferential examination, each student has 50 personal points in the account, so if we ask others to pool the 300 million personal points, we can still get them.
"Don't even mention 300 million points. I won't give you even one!"
Horikita said coldly.
Long Yuan scoffed and said, "Alright, I'll report this to the student union right away. I believe the student union president will handle this matter fairly. After all, he's your brother!"
"You, how could you..."
Horikita's face changed drastically. Even though she had been slandered and framed by the other party before, she had always remained calm. But once her brother was involved, Horikita immediately lost her composure. Moreover, how could she not understand the threat in Ryuuen's words?
This was also the situation Horikita least wanted to see. Although the matter hadn't been reviewed yet and the outcome wasn't one-sided, if rumors of her, as the student council president's sister, knocking down an opponent and causing serious injuries during a match, started to spread...
Thinking of this, Horikita couldn't help but clench his fists.
In fact, Long Yuan saw this opportunity clearly. The other party had already laid a tight net and was waiting for him to fall into it. Every step he took was within the calculations of the other party. He could only tread on thin ice and counter each move!
So no matter what choice you make, the result is within the other party's calculations!
"If we just pay 300 million personal points, can we just pretend nothing happened?"
Kushida confirmed again that his behavior at this time was already overstepping his authority, but Horikita did not stop it immediately, which was actually a disguised acquiescence. Everyone knew this.
"300 million personal points are the loss caused by Mu Xia not being able to participate in the competition..."
Just as Kushida was about to breathe a sigh of relief, Ryuuen suddenly changed the subject: "But this apology to Muxia personally is not enough!"
"What do you mean?!"
Horikita finally couldn't help but question.
Ryuen raised his chin and looked down at Horikita with a condescending expression: "Paying 300 million personal points was the condition until just now, but didn't you just refuse? You still can't recognize your mistake, so I'll give Suzune another chance. If you kneel down and beg me now, maybe I'll consider it when I feel better."
"This……"
Kushida looked embarrassed, and Horikita's expression was even uglier. This guy Ryuuen not only wanted to defeat him, but also wanted to humiliate him severely. To put it bluntly, he was just "playing" with him from beginning to end!
"If you want compensation, then that's understandable, but your request is a bit too much."
Unexpectedly, Chabashira Sensei, who had been watching silently, suddenly spoke up. It seemed that he couldn't stand Ryuuen's behavior. After all, anyone with a discerning eye could see that whether Ryuuen wanted to reconcile was another matter, but his attitude from beginning to end seemed more like he was deliberately toying with and humiliating Horikita. He was aiming to 'defeat' Horikita!
Horikita, apart from her brother, there is only one thing that matters more than anything else, and that is her self-esteem!
So what Ryuuen is doing now is to destroy what is important to Horikita Suzune as a person. Horikita, who is being toyed with by the other party and has her self-esteem trampled upon, is moving towards collapse step by step.
Teacher Chabashira also realized Ryuuen's purpose. Otherwise, as a teacher, she should not interfere in matters between students, even at the risk of being punished.
But what no one expected was that Long Yuan actually scolded him directly: "What the hell, this is a matter between us students, it's not your turn as a teacher to interfere!"
Being lectured by a student like this, Chabashira's face turned very ugly, but he could not refute.
"Lingyin, make a decision. Do you want to pay 300 million personal points and kneel down to apologize, or make a big fuss about this and let the school review it? Which side do you choose? You choose!"
Long Yuan said fearlessly.
At this moment, Long Yuan is the tyrant who dominates everyone here. This power to control everything and play with others makes Long Yuan laugh wantonly. Everything is under his control!
"Hehehe, don't blame me for not giving you a chance to think about it. Wait until the sports festival is over and you come and admit your mistake to me yourself!!!"
Rather than destroying Horikita immediately, Ryuuen seemed to enjoy the feeling of slowly torturing her and waiting for her death step by step!
Horikita gritted her teeth. Ryuuen was humiliating her by nakedness, but she couldn't resist. Horikita felt like she was being squeezed and couldn't breathe. For some reason, a certain dead-eyed boy suddenly popped into her mind...
I'm sorry, I have disappointed you.
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