"Senpaku, I am Sakamoto. What brings you here?"

Long Yuan's heart skipped a beat!

Hiyori Shiina actually has Sakamoto's contact information?!

He quickly checked the chat history.

The result left him both disappointed and more vigilant—a blank page.

There was no record of any calls or messages exchanged between the two.

This makes it even more suspicious.

How could Hiyori Shiina, a student in Class C and a freshman who had only been in school for a few days, possibly have the contact information of Sakamoto, the mysterious and solitary student in Class A?

Moreover, there was no communication between the two.

This is so unreasonable.

Countless thoughts flashed through Long Yuan's mind.

Is Hiyori Shiina a spy planted by Sakamoto in Class C?

She obeyed his orders and gained his trust in order to pass on information to Sakamoto?

This possibility sent a chill down Long Yuan's spine.

But then he dismissed this overly dramatic idea.

Shiina Hiyori's performance after joining Class C, her observational and analytical skills, and her participation in class affairs all demonstrate that she is genuinely dedicated to contributing to Class C.

At least for now, she hasn't done anything to harm Class C's interests.

Another possibility is that there is some unknown, private connection between Shiina Hiyori and Sakamoto.

For example, they may have known each other for a long time, or they may share a secret.

Regardless of the truth, the fact that Shiina Hiyori possessed Sakamoto's contact information and did not report it to him, her "commander," inherently carries enormous risk and value.

This woman is hiding a secret.

He did not immediately question Hiyori Shiina.

It would be foolish to alert the enemy. He needs time to observe and needs evidence.

But this discovery also provided a crucial foothold for his subsequent plans.

Sakamoto...Masumi Kamuro...Hiyori Shiina...

In Long Yuan's mind, a bold and insidious plan gradually took shape.

Kamuro Masumi, the purple-haired girl from Class A, would appear at the café where Sakamoto worked almost every lunch break without fail, her gaze seemingly glued to Sakamoto.

This dedication and attention far surpasses that of ordinary students.

It is very likely that Masumi Kamuro harbors some kind of special, or even one-sided, affection for Sakamoto.

This "concern" is its greatest weakness.

Shiina Hiyori possesses Sakamoto's contact information, and this secret passage is the key lever to manipulate Sakamoto.

Ryuen decides to use Kamuro Masumi as "bait" and Shiina Hiyori as "messenger" to set a trap that Sakamoto will find hard to refuse.

He divided the plan into three phases, but most of it was a gamble.

On weekends, using the pressure from Daichi Ishizaki and Albert Yamada, Masumi Kamuro is cornered in a relatively quiet dead-end alley, creating a sense of isolation and crisis.

But this step will throw the God of Gamblers' room into a panic.

It turned out that his bet was right.

At the same time, Ryuen personally intervened, using highly insulting and provocative language to provoke Kamuro Masumi.

Observe her reaction to further confirm the "special connection" between her and Sakamoto, and try to extract more information.

This step was also successfully completed.

Kamuro Masumi's intense reaction perfectly confirmed Ryuen's judgment—her relationship with Sakamoto was far more than that of ordinary classmates.

Phase 1 completed.

The second phase is the core of the entire plan and also the most ingenious part.

Ryuen knew that merely creating a crisis for Kamuro Masumi was not enough to guarantee Sakamoto's appearance.

Sakamoto is too calm, too unpredictable, and has no idea what happened to Kamuro.

He needs a more direct and unavoidable "signal".

So he activated Shiina Hiyori's "secret passage".

He dispatched Ibuki Mio.

This quiet, agile, and relatively simple-minded girl is the ideal candidate to carry out this mission.

He asked Ibuki Mio to go to the library on the weekend to be near Shiina Hiyori, who was reading as usual.

Then, taking advantage of the brief moments when Shiina Hiyori is engrossed in reading or leaves her seat, quickly use Shiina Hiyori's phone to send an extremely short message to the number labeled "Sakamoto" in her contacts:

[Danger at Kamuroku]

After successfully sending the message, use your phone's recall function to recall it approximately one minute later.

And immediately delete the sending record.

The entire process must be lightning fast, leaving no trace.

The betting at Longyuan here involves two points:

Sakamoto will see this message. Even if the message is retracted, as long as Sakamoto checks his phone within a short period after the message is sent, he can see the content.

Sakamoto would believe this information, which came from Shiina Hiyori—a C-class student who had his contact information and whose behavior patterns were relatively stable.

The message itself was so abrupt and urgent that it was enough to alert and concern Sakamoto.

Once Sakamoto sees this message, whether he believes it or not, whether he doubts Shiina Hiyori's motives or not, he is very likely to take action.

Even if it's just out of caution, he might go and check on Masumi Kamuro's condition.

Once Sakamoto appears, regardless of how he appears, the second phase of Ryuen will be a success.

This proves that Sakamoto cares about Masumi Kamuro, and also proves that the "Sakamoto" in Hiyori Shiina's phone is Sakamoto himself.

More importantly, this proves that Sakamoto is not omniscient, omnipotent, or invincible.

He can also be misled by information and get caught up in other people's schemes.

Today's outcome, although the way Sakamoto appeared surprised and annoyed Ryuen, Sakamoto did come after all!

He appeared precisely near the location where Masumi Kamuro was trapped.

This is enough to prove that Sakamoto saw that message!

And he took action!

Phase two, successful!

A chilling sense of pleasure welled up in Long Yuan's heart.

Sakamoto, you've finally shown your weakness!

The third stage will be discussed later.

If Sakamoto, after receiving the message, not only took action but also proactively contacted Shiina Hiyori to inquire about the message or express doubts about its contents...

Shiina Hiyori would inevitably feel confused and uneasy, and she might take the initiative to come to Ryuen to report this unusual situation.

If this happens, then the third phase is triggered!

This is the result that Longyuan has been most looking forward to!

This not only proves that Sakamoto cares deeply about Kamuro Masumi, but more importantly, it directly exposes a secret relationship between Shiina Hiyori and Sakamoto.

Why would Sakamoto take the initiative to contact a girl from Class C?

This in itself is extremely suspicious!

This is enough to allow Ryuen to conduct a more in-depth "interrogation" of Shiina Hiyori, and may even confirm her identity as an "insider"!

At the same time, this also proves that Sakamoto is not a righteous "saint"; he also uses underhanded tactics such as private contact and information probing.

Whether the third phase can be triggered depends on Sakamoto's next reaction.

He was looking forward to the moment when Hiyori Shiina would come to him.

As for Sakamoto's final, nonchalant departure, ignoring him...

Long Yuan snorted coldly.

It doesn't matter. He's already achieved his goal for today.

He had already pried open a crack in Sakamoto's seemingly perfect exterior.

He held both the threads of Masumi Kamuro and Hiyori Shiina in his hands.

Sakamoto... this is just the beginning.

Longyuan's gaze shifted towards the shopping center.

Sakayanagi Arisu... that woman, did she think she could control Ryuen Sho by using "information layering"?

Hmph, how naive.

Now that Sakamoto has found a breakthrough, it's time to put the plan to deal with Sakayanagi on the agenda.

Use the same methods to fight fire with fire.

Ryuen Sho straightened up, his gaze sweeping over Ishizaki Daichi and Yamada Albert.

"Walk."

He stopped looking in the direction of the dormitory area, turned around and strode away, his figure disappearing into the bustling crowd of the shopping mall.

The game has begun, but the outcome is still undecided.

But Long Yuan knew that the initiative was gradually shifting into his hands.

P.S.: Oh my god, I just realized that the scheduled release date for this chapter was set for September 25th! What the hell!

First Year Enrollment: Chapter 037: The Elegant Sakamoto

The bell rang for Monday's lunch break, and the classroom of Class 1D was instantly filled with a cheerful atmosphere.

The students gathered together, taking out their lunchboxes or discussing going to the cafeteria, their laughter and chatter filling the air.

Kiyotaka Ayanokoji remained seated by the window.

The outline of the small group is becoming increasingly clear.

Yosuke Hirata remained as busy as ever, moving between several small groups with a gentle smile on his face, trying to maintain a fragile connection.

Haruki Yamauchi, Kanji Ike, and Ken Sudo remained as loud and boisterous as ever.

Several girls huddled together, sharing their bento boxes, their laughter ringing out.

Ayanokouji's gaze swept over the solitary figure sitting next to him—Horikita Suzune.

She sat there alone, quietly eating her packed lunch.

Sunlight streamed through the window and fell upon her, but it couldn't dispel the icy aura that kept people at a distance.

She seemed to be inside an invisible barrier, completely out of place with the surrounding noise.

Ayanokouji withdrew his gaze.

He and Horikita were, in a way, similar—both detached themselves from the hustle and bustle of the class.

Hirata Yosuke had privately approached him, hoping he could help ease the tension with Horikita, but naturally, he was rebuffed.

Horikita's answer was, "I prefer a quieter place."

Ayanokouji stood up, preparing to go to the cafeteria for lunch. Just as he stepped out of the classroom, a clear, melodious voice rang out behind him:

"Um, you're Ayanokouji-san, right?"

Ayanokouji stopped and turned around.

A girl wearing a burgundy school uniform stood in front of him.