There is something wrong with Hikigaya's classroom of supreme ability

Chapter 127 The only choice.

"Then you should drop out of school."

Hikigaya's words were like a bucket of cold water that completely woke Sudo up, and everyone else in the room fell silent.

"I, I can't, no, I..."

Sudo looked panicked and even a little overwhelmed. He was like a person who fell into the water, trying desperately to find something to grab, but when he looked around, he found that there was nothing at all.

"So, even now, you're still fantasizing about having the best of both worlds?"

Looking at Sudo's panicked expression, Hikigaya couldn't help but feel speechless. There are always some people who are completely unaware of their own ignorance.

"So either drop out or give up basketball and stay in school, your choice."

Hikigaya's cold words were like a cold wind, making Sudo shiver.

Everyone else was silent, even Hirata. He had discussed other possibilities with Horikita and Kushida not long ago, and he understood that the chances of Sudo getting 'offended' were slim. The only way was to reduce the severity of the suspension, as Hikigaya had suggested.

The method proposed by Hikigaya is probably the best solution at the moment. Compared to basketball, it is more important to avoid dropping out of school.

Sudo looked at the silent people around him and felt a chill in his heart. He also understood that Hirata, Kushida and others had already agreed with Hikigaya's suggestion.

Sudo quickly glanced at Horikita, as if remembering something. Horikita's expression was icy: "This is the result of your own accumulated evil. If nothing comes without a price, then no one will ever learn any lessons. Even if you give up the chance to be on the official list this time, as long as you stay in this school, there will always be a chance."

"Yes, Sudo-kun, it's more important to avoid being expelled than basketball right now."

Hirata also quickly spoke up to persuade him, and then Kushida did the same.

Sudo listened to the persuasion from everyone around him and felt a wave of sadness in his heart.

Hikigaya took in Sudo's expressions one by one, but he didn't feel happy at all. He just felt that Sudo in front of him was really pitiful, like a dog on the side of the road, wagging its tail in an attempt to arouse other people's sympathy. At the same time, he couldn't help but admire the methods of the person who actually led to the current situation. Not many people could even notice his methods, which were almost invisible.

In comparison, the methods Ryuen wanted to use to deal with him really pale in comparison.

"Hikigaya, can I ask if there's really no other way? For example, the photos on that SD card. And since there are photos, that means there were witnesses at the scene. These witnesses plus this evidence should be enough to prove Sudou's innocence, right?"

At this moment, Ayanokouji, who had been watching from the sidelines, suddenly interrupted.

Sudo seemed to have received a 'hint', his expression brightening as he quickly said, "That's right, with these photos and witnesses, we can definitely prove that it was the guys from Class C who started it! This way, I don't have to suspend my studies, and I don't have to give up being a regular player!"

Hikigaya glanced at Ayanokouji, then inserted the photos on the SD card into the computer in Ayanokouji's room.

"Look, do you think these photos are convincing? The only one that's somewhat convincing is this one..."

Although Sakura took some photos, most of them didn't contain any particularly useful information. The only useful one was a photo of Sudo fighting, but it looked like he had just beaten someone up, and the twilight behind him also proved the time.

"So these photos are not conclusive evidence at all, and their persuasiveness is very weak. They can never prove which side started the fight first."

Hikigaya said expressionlessly, "The only use of these photos is to make those guys in Class C feel guilty. As for the witnesses you mentioned..."

At this point, Hikigaya glanced at Ayanokouji, who also had a blank expression on his face. "Why do you think others would risk retaliation from Class C to testify? And... you're all so presumptuous. What obligation do others have to help you? To put it bluntly, given Sudou's terrible behavior in class, and even throughout the grade, including acts of violence and intimidation, do you think anyone would risk the public pressure of being accused of 'helping the bad guys' to testify?"

Sudo was immediately speechless after being rebuked by Hikigaya, but Ayanokouji seemed to have noticed something was amiss and asked, "Then where did these photos come from..."

Hikigaya seemed prepared, and gave Sudo and Ayanokouji a deep look. "Not everyone is so cold and heartless, focusing only on self-interest. Some people are kind at heart, but some take this kindness for granted and even exploit it. All I can do is protect it. These photos are the only thing they can do. As for the outcome, it has nothing to do with them."

Hikigaya knew that since Sakura had been 'exposed', instead of hiding it completely, it would be better to advance and retreat like this. This would not only better protect Sakura, but also effectively dispel the thoughts of certain people. At least from the situation just now, Hikigaya's decision was correct, and...

"I also think what Hikigaya-san said is right."

At this moment, Hirata suddenly spoke up: "Even if there are no witnesses, these photos can still make the students in Class C hesitate. If we propose an 'exchange' at this time, I think the chances of them agreeing are very high."

"Yes, I know it might be hard for you, Sudo-kun, to give up the official basketball roster, but Komiya and Kondo's abilities aren't enough to make the official roster. So why bother insisting on that? Right now, our primary goal is to avoid dropping out. Once you drop out, you'll really have nothing."

Kushida also advised kindly.

"me……"

Sudo was bewildered, and at the same time, he looked at Horikita as if he was in a trance. Unfortunately, Horikita just looked at him coldly and said, "Give up those childish fantasies! Now you are reaping the consequences of your own actions, and you can't blame anyone else. Think about it carefully!"

Listening to the words of Horikita, Hirata, Kushida and others, Sudo, who had been resisting and trying to struggle, gradually fell silent, and his eyes seemed to have lost their original brilliance.

Sudo felt an indescribable sadness and discomfort in his heart. He knew very well that what Hirata and the others said was correct, and it was even the only way for him to avoid being expelled from school. But Sudo always felt that something was wrong!

Yes, I was saved, but at the same time it seemed like I had given up something important.

"Drop out of school, or choose basketball, which you love, and drop out of school with it. It's your choice!"

Hikigaya said expressionlessly.

It's clearly a choice between two options, but in reality there is only one.

Sudo felt his throat become extremely dry, and his voice became hoarse without him noticing when. He then uttered those few words with difficulty: "I, I agree."

After saying that... Sudo fell heavily to the ground as if all his strength had been drained away.

128

Chapter 128: Sudo’s lifeline.

After leaving Ayanokouji's room, Hirata looked at Hikigaya, who seemed to be hesitant to speak.

"Did you two discuss this beforehand?"

Before Hirata could speak, Horikita beside him suddenly asked. In fact, she had already noticed something unusual in the room just now, especially Hirata. Although Horikita had little contact with him, she also understood the character of Hirata, the "good guy".

Under normal circumstances, Hirata would have said a few words for Sudo, but Hirata cooperated and agreed with Hikigaya's opinion.

"Just a few words."

Hikigaya replied calmly, glancing back at Hirata. "Hirata, I still say the same thing. If you really want to prevent Sudo from expelling, then you should understand that you have to pay a price. You can't have the best of both worlds in this school."

"I, I understand."

Hirata sighed. "At any rate, as long as we can prevent Sudo-san from dropping out, then we'll have a chance to discuss future matters."

After Hirata left, Hikigaya was about to return to his room, but Horikita stopped him again: "Hikigaya, have you ever thought about what would happen if Class C didn't accept this proposal for reconciliation?"

"Oh? It seems you react pretty quickly."

Hikigaya glanced at Horikita in surprise.

"While it's clear that Sudo's fight this time was the result of his past misdeeds, I'm also aware that Class C deliberately provoked this whole thing. So, faced with this perfect opportunity to expel Sudo, I believe the mastermind behind this conspiracy will definitely not give up."

Horikita's calm analysis.

"It seems that your 'horizon' has indeed broadened a lot."

Hearing Hikigaya's praise, Horikita's face didn't show much expression, but she couldn't help but grab the hem of her skirt with both hands.

"You've probably heard of the 'Tyrant' from Class C, right?"

"You mean he was behind this?"

"It's almost the same."

Hikigaya briefly told Horikita about the general situation of Class C and the information about Ryuuen, Ishizaki and others.

"So from the beginning, I never expected Class C to reconcile based on this evidence alone."

Hikigaya's face showed no expression, but Horikita felt a chill on her back for some reason and subconsciously asked, "So... what are you going to do?"

With no witnesses and no other evidence, how can we resolve the Sudo case based solely on these photos?

“That’s why I’m here.”

Hikigaya said as he took out a report and handed it over.

"This is?"

When Horikita opened the book, she saw a line of conspicuous handwriting: Injury Assessment Report.

"That day, Class C came to the Student Union to complain, and I happened to be treating their serious injuries..."

At that time, Ishizaki and others were all seriously injured. From the fact that Akane Tachibana anxiously called on Hikigaya to help treat their injuries, we can know that the injuries of Ishizaki and others were real and not fake. And from the wounds of Ishizaki and others, it can be seen that they were indeed violently beaten!

But Hikigaya unexpectedly discovered a strange thing. It was true that he was beaten seriously, but he found that several of the injuries were caused by secondary or even tertiary injuries, which led to such serious injuries.

"So, I went to the school clinic again and asked Mr. Hoshinomiya, the class teacher of Class B, who was on duty that day, about the specific injuries of Ishizaki and the others."

At the same time, Hikigaya, in the name of the student union, asked Mr. Hoshinomiya to issue a report on the injuries of Ishizaki and others. Perhaps because of the identity of the student union, or because the injuries on Ishizaki and others were indeed very strange, this injury report was also extremely detailed, and even included the subsequent situation of Ishizaki and others coming to change the dressing and receive treatment.

As expected, although the injuries on Ishizaki and others were caused by beatings, many of them were caused by secondary injuries, or even multiple injuries!

Horikita finally understood where Hikigaya's confidence came from. Although this report could not completely overturn Class C's confession, it was enough to make the school distrust Class C's confession. In this way, the final result of this dispute might be a "mutual settlement" after each side was punished with fifty lashes.

"At that time, it won't be a question of whether they are willing or not, they will just have to accept this outcome."

Hikigaya said calmly.

"So... everything you said to Sudou in the room just now was a lie?"

Horikita frowned slightly, and became even more confused about Hikigaya's intentions.

In fact, as long as there is this appraisal report, there is no need for Sudo to give up basketball. Class C will also compromise in the end.

“If everything had no price, what do you think the world would be like?”

Hikigaya looked at Horikita coldly: "And you said it yourself, the current situation of this incident can be considered a conspiracy trap set by Class C, but it is more due to Sudo's own problems!"

Horikita remained silent, which was considered as her agreement with Hikigaya's words. If Sudo could solve this incident 'for free', it would be unfair to other students. In fact, if it were not for the class points and Sudo's own sports ability that might be useful for promotion, Horikita would never pay any attention to Sudo, a guy who brought this upon himself!

To put it bluntly, Horikita is also trapped by the desire to be promoted. While hoping to obtain Sudo's excellent physical abilities, he must also be able to tolerate his shortcomings.

It's essentially a question of trade-offs.

"So you deliberately cut off the witness's path, leaving Sudo with nowhere else to go and having to rely on this thing in your hand..."

At this time, Horikita finally reacted, especially the injury report in her hand. Does this mean that Hikigaya had anticipated the current situation from the beginning?

"So you've already anticipated this..."

Horikita once again felt a deep sense of frustration. She and Hikigaya were of the same age, but why was the other's 'thinking' or 'vision' always deeper and farther than hers?

What's the difference between him and me?

“It’s just a simple information gap.”

But Horikita shook her head firmly: "Hikigaya, you don't have to comfort me."

After leaving these words, Horikita turned around and left with a somewhat lonely look on her face.

……

After Horikita and Hikigaya left, only three people were left in the originally lively room. Kushida had also planned to leave, but was stopped by Ayanokouji. At this time, both of them looked at Sudo, who was sitting on the ground in a daze, with a headache.

"I'm sorry, Ayanokouji-kun, I don't have any better ideas."

No matter how Kushida tried to comfort him, Sudo seemed to hear nothing and just sat on the ground in a daze.

At this time, Ayanokouji looked at Sudo and suddenly said, "Kushida, did you feel that Hirata seemed a little strange just now?"

"Eh? Is there any?"

Ayanokouji nodded, as if recalling what had just happened in the room. "Hikigaya and Hirata had a strange tacit understanding just now, don't you think? I think there must be a better way."

"A better way?"

Kushida wondered.

"What, what method?!"

At this moment, Sudo suddenly reacted and quickly grabbed Ayanokouji's wrist. His eyes were bloodshot and his face was full of anticipation, as if he had grabbed a life-saving straw.

"There is a way, but..."

"Ayanokouji, do you have another way? Please, help me! Aren't we friends? I really can't lose basketball. Basketball is everything to me!"

Sudo almost begged for help from Ayanokouji, whom he usually ignored, which was enough to show that Sudo was desperate.

Seeing this, a trace of disgust flashed across Kushida's face, but then it returned to normal and no one noticed.

Ayanokouji didn't answer immediately, as if he was thinking about something.

"Sorry, it's getting late and I have other things to do."

Kushida finally seemed to lose his patience, and after saying "See you tomorrow" to the two of them, he also left the room.

Only Ayanokouji and Sudo were left in the room. Sudo had already given up, but Ayanokouji suddenly spoke up, looking into Sudo's eyes expressionlessly: "Sudo, if it will make Hikigaya unhappy, can you accept such a result?"

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Chapter 129: Shocking Changes.