In practice, I originally just wanted to be a slacker.

Even at a time like this, Ayanokouji still has the mood to joke.

Elevators can get very hot in the summer. Once the power goes out, it becomes a nearly enclosed space, and there is no air conditioning inside.

As temperatures rise, humans will start to sweat profusely, and it probably won't be long before that guy suffers from heatstroke due to high temperatures and dehydration.

"I understand. I..."

Before I could finish speaking, there was no sound from the other end of the phone.

"what's the situation?"

Tatsuya Kamio dialed Ayanokouji's number again, only to be met with the message: "The number you dialed is currently switched off..."

Could this guy have really gotten into trouble?

With a sigh, Tatsuya Kamio removed his other hand from Kamuro's leg and stood up.

"I'm sorry, Masumi, I have to go out. It's a matter of life and death."

Kamuro was clearly taken aback by what Tatsuya Kamio said.

"Human life is of paramount importance?"

"Ayanokouji is trapped in the elevator. I need to go and notify the mall staff."

"Wow, this person is so unlucky!"

Tatsuya Kamio shrugged and then left the ramen shop.

"I'll be back soon."

After leaving the ramen shop, Tatsuya Kamio went to the elevator on the west side to check the situation, and sure enough, the elevator was broken.

The display screen showing the elevator floor usually shows two horizontal lines at this moment.

It seems that Ayanokouji might not have been playing a prank.

Tatsuya Kamio sighed. Why did this guy call me? Am I really that trustworthy? Aren't you afraid I'll just leave you to die?

We really can't just stand by and watch someone die. Although he's a sophisticated egoist, as he said, human life is at stake, and he's not so cold-hearted as to watch someone die.

I can't help it, I'm just that kind.

Following the stairs next to him, Tatsuya Kamio hopped and skipped down to the first floor in just a few dozen seconds. There, as expected, there was a railing, indicating that the elevator was malfunctioning and was probably under repair.

However, there were no staff members in sight, so Tatsuya Kamio went to the service hall on the first floor instead.

"Hello, one of my classmates is trapped in that elevator."

Kamio Tatsuya's words startled the staff.

"No, really? You mean it?"

"I'm not in the mood for joking with you here."

Kamio Tatsuya was speechless. Am I really that untrustworthy?

Ayanokouji is better; he chose to trust me.

It wasn't that the staff didn't believe him, but trapping students in the elevator was clearly an operational accident, and they should be held responsible.

But he still couldn't help but believe it.

If what Tatsuya Kamio said is true, there really were people in the elevator, but they didn't take it seriously and didn't carry out a rescue quickly...

The consequences would be far beyond what the two of them could bear; public opinion alone could crush him.

So he immediately picked up the walkie-talkie, and after confirming that no one was in the elevator shaft, he remotely controlled the elevator, lowered it to the first floor, and opened the door.

Sure enough, Ayanokouji was inside, drenched in sweat.

Are you alright? Are you hurt?

"Ah, no, I'm not injured. I'm just very hot."

One of the adults immediately handed over the sports drink that had been prepared earlier.

"Thank you, Kamio."

"Don't mention it, just remember that I saved your life," Kamio Tatsuya said with a smile. "But are you alone?"

"Yes."

"I thought Ibuki was here too,"

Although he was only trapped for a short while, Ayanokouji was now almost completely soaked. If it had been any later, he would have suffered heatstroke, which could have been life-threatening.

“She wasn’t with me.” Ayanokouji shook his head. “Anyway, thank you.”

"You're welcome. Just remember that I saved your life."

After receiving thanks from the other party, Kamio Tatsuya left satisfied. See? When it really matters, you still have to rely on your dad!

Back at the ramen shop, Tatsuya Kamio found that his Devil Ramen had arrived, just like the one on the menu, with the soup topped with chili oil, looking very appetizing.

"Is the matter resolved?"

"Yes, Ayanokouji has successfully gotten out of the elevator." Kamio Tatsuya nodded, picked up his chopsticks, and clasped his hands together in front of his chest. "I'm starting to eat."

But, how to say it.

Although there was chili oil on the surface, the taste I expected didn't appear.

I said, is this devil's ramen?

Could it be that the wrong thing was served?

Why can't I feel the spiciness?

This is a scam!

Although it wasn't spicy enough, the taste was still pretty good.

The person next to them, Kamuro, was also enjoying their ramen. Did they really like it that much? They even almost finished the soup.

Wow, Kamuro's appetite is not to be underestimated.

After the meal, Tatsuya Kamio noticed that Kamuro's side ponytail had been tied into a high ponytail at some point, giving it a unique charm.

Moreover, because she had just eaten, Kamio Tatsuya could clearly see the fine sweat on Kamuro's skin, which made her skin look very moisturized.

This scene just doesn't feel right...

I want to lick it...

"What are you thinking?"

"No, it's nothing."

Kamio Tatsuya struggled to shift his gaze, feeling as if he were becoming increasingly perverted. "When you're eating, you're thinking about lustful things. The ancients were right!"

"By the way, the school will open the pool that was previously only open to the swimming club for the last three days. Do you want to go play together then?"

Kamuro looked at Tatsuya Kamio with anticipation in his eyes.

To be honest, Tatsuya Kamio also really wanted to see Kamuro in a swimsuit, but...

"I'll be patrolling there as a member of the student council, so I probably won't have time to play with you."

"You joined the student council? When did that happen?"

Kamuro was a little confused.

"I've been busy with student council matters for the past few days since I got back from the ship."

Kamuro nodded, looking slightly dejected.

"I understand. I might go to the pool then too."

"Ok?"

Kamio Tatsuya was surprised. "No, I already told you I don't have time to play with you, Ms. Kamuro?"

"You'll probably use patrol as an excuse to admire all the female students' legs at the swimming pool, won't you? You're such a leg fetishist!"

……

Sorry, I forgot you have mind-reading abilities.

Chapter 165 What a delightful scene!

After returning from the shopping mall with Kamuro, Tatsuya Kamio discovered that the water supply to his home had been cut off, apparently due to a problem with the water company, according to the news.

Moreover, according to the school, this situation is expected to continue until the next morning.

Ugh, I was out shopping all day and got all sweaty, and now I can't even take a proper shower when I get back. It's so frustrating.

Fortunately, there is enough bottled water stored in the refrigerator, so there is no need to worry about drinking water.

There's no way around it; the bottled water in the vending machine is all free. Every time I pass by the vending machine downstairs, I feel like I'm missing out if I don't grab a couple of bottles.

Over time, his refrigerator became almost entirely filled with this stuff.

That means he doesn't cook, and there's no food in the refrigerator. Otherwise, there might be a special space in the dormitory just for storing water.

After confirming that the current situation would not affect him, Tatsuya Kamio picked up his phone to chat with Kamuro and Shiina to relieve his boredom.

I had just picked up my phone when someone called. What a coincidence!

Horikita Suzune.

What does she want from me?

Although puzzled, Tatsuya Kamio answered the call anyway.

"Hello? What's up?"

But after a long while, there was still no sound from the other end of the phone.

what's the situation?

Did you accidentally hang up?

Tatsuya Kamio took the phone away from his ear, and it was indeed showing that he was on a call, and the timer was ticking properly.

"Hello? Horikita? What's wrong?" Looking at the still unresponsive phone, Tatsuya Kamio muttered under his breath in dissatisfaction, "This crappy phone, is it broken?"

He then hung up the phone and dialed Horikita's number again, but this time no one answered.

Is it really broken?

To verify this, Tatsuya Kamio even made a phone call to Kamuro for a brief chat.

As it turns out, the phone's functions were not malfunctioning.

So, what exactly happened?

Why does the phone not speak after it's connected, and then not answer the phone at all?

Is Horikita Suzune in an awkward situation where she can't speak?

She was kidnapped?

No matter how you look at it, it's impossible. This is a school, and she's not a weak girl like Sakura.

Then Kamio Tatsuya couldn't help but recall the scene earlier today where Ayanokouji and Ibuki were trapped in the elevator.

Could Horikita be facing a similar predicament?

It's no wonder he thought that way; the key is that he just encountered something like this today, but he didn't lose his composure because of it.

Then he sent a message to Horikita Suzune, and he saw that the message he sent was immediately marked as read.

Yes, I can make phone calls and read messages, but I can't speak.

Heh, are you kidding me?

Kamio Tatsuya sent another message.

[Hold on a little longer, I'll call the police right away!]

The message was immediately marked as read after it was sent, and then less than three seconds later, Tatsuya Kamio's phone rang.

The caller is Horikita Suzune.

Hmph, just as I expected, this guy is deliberately not talking and deliberately not replying to messages.

Why did you think of calling the police?