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Otherwise, why...

As soon as I thought about it, I came up with a plan.

"Hmm... that's true..."

I pretended to think deeply and then expressed my agreement.

Hinata's expression softened, "I'm glad you know that."

"Well," I changed the subject, "how about chatting online instead of meeting in person?"

This is undoubtedly a risky move.

In fact, because Hina is usually too busy and rarely even uses MomoTalk, the number of times I communicate with Hina can be said to be very few.

I think that although her current attitude towards me is based on good intentions because she is attracted to my charm, overall it is mostly admiration.

In the heart of the Discipline Committee Chairman, which one will prevail: the expectation of having a private meeting with me or the concern for my safety?

I can’t really say either.

But no matter which one, I can legitimately increase the opportunities to communicate with Hina, which is a win-win situation.

As I expected, Hinata was shocked when she heard the proposal. Her emotions were almost visible to the naked eye. She was obviously caught in a dilemma.

Then, she, who usually gave outsiders an extremely tough impression, actually showed a shy attitude in front of me:

“That’s true… but…”

At this point, Hina, with slightly red cheeks, looked at me with a somewhat embarrassed and complaining look, which immediately refreshed me.

How can Hina be so cute! ?

It’s okay to just talk about appearance, there is never a shortage of beautiful female students in Kivotos, the key lies in the other parts.

She is kind-hearted, powerful, and has a strong sense of responsibility. She is untainted by the chaos that is the main theme of Gehenna. She has always been dedicated to maintaining order and is willing to sacrifice almost all of her leisure and entertainment time. This makes me admire her.

Yet, even though she is like this, when facing the person she loves, she would behave as immature as an ordinary young girl in love?

At this moment, the seeds that had been buried deep in the soil broke through the soil and grew and developed at an astonishing speed under the greedy watering.

I stared at the girl in front of me, longing to completely win her heart.

However, I have always been very patient in this regard, and I know that the time has not come yet.

Considering the innocence displayed by Hinata, using radical means might indeed help to achieve the desired result quickly, but I still felt a little reluctant.

So under the dual suppression of emotion and reason, I successfully suppressed this deep desire.

The girl who had subconsciously avoided my burning gaze just now, now glanced back at me carefully again.

“But there are also jobs that have to be done face to face, right?”

I smiled and excused her.

Hina's delicate body trembled, and she looked at me suspiciously: "...I always feel like you are teasing me, right?"

"How could that be! My sincerity towards you is not false at all!"

However, the teasing element cannot be considered "sincerity".

"…It's still suspicious, but you said so."

Hinata paused, and spoke loud and clear: "And, it is true, some jobs can only be done in person! In other words, this is also included... After all, we only met for work! It's not a crime!"

Having said that, why do I always feel that Hinata is vaguely guilty and is desperately trying to find a legitimate excuse for herself?

If I were in their shoes, I would be able to make more convincing arguments.

As the head of the Gehenna Discipline Committee, what's wrong with taking time out to date someone you like late at night? Isn't it to restore your energy more efficiently so as to better maintain the order of Gehenna?

After all, it is still part of the job and no one can find any fault with it.

I think that Hina lacks the same confidence as me. But because of this, I need to take the initiative to show her care and love.

So, I pretended to be worried and continued, "But if two people were seen alone together late at night...would it be that being imagined in all kinds of ways would bother you?"

However, Hinata looked puzzled: "Really? Although I don't quite understand what you mean, it's just a simple meeting between two people late at night. Just like that, what kind of imagination can there be... all kinds of... "

The girl frowned and murmured, "Eh... so... that... eh!?"

Suddenly, a blush crept up Hinata's fair skin, her pupils constricted, and her mouth opened wide, as if after thinking for a while, she finally came to a conclusion.

It was the first time I saw her with such a shocked and shy expression.

“You, you,” Hinata couldn’t even speak clearly now, and stuttered, “What are you talking about!? Me… me and the teacher…!? How could I, how could I do such a ridiculous thing!”

It doesn’t matter. If you don’t do it, I’ll do it.

"I want to expose all those who misunderstood us..." But Hina's anger just rose and then quickly subsided, "But those gossipers seem to be everywhere, there's nothing we can do."

I nodded in agreement and sighed, "Yes, that's why there are so many false rumors about me."

I believe it is necessary to maintain my heroic and majestic image in Hina's heart.

"Ah, is that true? I didn't pay much attention to it. From this point of view, the teacher is also having a hard time."

Huh? Didn't Hina receive any relevant information? Given the omnipresence of the Intelligence Department of the Discipline Committee, if some of the rumors about me, as the person in charge and partner of Xialai, were not presented to Hina's desk, it could only be the work of one person.

It seems that although Ayako has been resisting all forms of assistance, her actual actions are very honest.

Should I try to ask her for help again?

At this time, after careful consideration, Hinata also said: "Thinking about it this way, meeting the teacher late at night may be a more dangerous thing. It would be safer to meet in public during the day."

Actually, I kind of want to ask why it is dangerous, but I am afraid that Hina will get angry.

"But during the day... the work piles up..."

Hinata was very confused: "When is the best time for me to meet the teacher..."

Looking at her falling into deep thought again, I did not disturb her but made a decision in my heart.

If it's for Hina.

Hall of Ten Thousand Demons, I have to find time to contact it.

Chapter 11 Hanako is not a bad person

the next day.

After a busy morning, I have basically completed today's work.

Perhaps it was because I ran into Kayoko and saw Hina last night, I was in a pretty good mood, and my work efficiency was much higher than I expected.

After lunch, I took a short nap to restore my energy to the best state. Although there was still some time before the tutoring started, it was not too long. After thinking for a moment, I went to Trinity in advance.

When I arrived, the campus was, as I expected, deserted.

From a distance, even in Trinity Square, a popular place known even to people from other schools, there were no students to be seen. They were probably still having their last classes before school was over.

From this point alone, it can be seen that Trinity is worthy of being a prestigious school with a long history, and its school spirit and discipline can probably be said to be the most upright among the three major schools in Kivotos.

I originally wanted to go directly to the empty classroom used by the cram school to wait, but as I walked towards the teaching building, my eyes were involuntarily attracted by the magnificent cathedral on the side.

Then came a subtle itch that was hard to bear.

It seems like I haven’t seen Mary for a few days?

Although we usually communicate through software, some things are more convenient to do in person.

For example... um...

Confess to the wonderful Sister Nun?

A lot of things happened some time ago. Although they involved too many secrets to be confided to others, in my experience, even if I summarize them with vague words, as long as they are all from the heart, they will also be listened to and tolerated gently, and I will feel spiritually relieved.

Although, Mary might just be attending classes in the classroom like an ordinary student now.

I glanced at my phone and thought it might be a good idea to stop by and try my luck. Even if the person I wanted to see wasn't there, it wouldn't be a bad idea to follow the other person's teaching and pray and reflect on myself in a solemn and dignified environment alone to a god whose existence I didn't know.

This could be a topic of conversation with Mary and a natural way to schedule an appointment with her next time.

Thinking of this, I slowed down my pace, turned around, and strode towards the main entrance of the cathedral.

This is a time when few people visit.

I walked into the church and found that the huge main hall was as deserted as the square outside, making the already solemn atmosphere even more heavy in the emptiness.

However, sitting on the chair in the front row was a member of the nun wearing a black headscarf.

But from the back, it was clear that the other person was not Mary.

Apart from them, there was no one else in the church.

I looked around and wasn't particularly surprised.

Then, I deliberately lowered the sound of my footsteps and slowly walked to the side of the nun.

When I got closer, I found that this girl with beautiful silver hair and gentle and charming features was indeed closing her eyes and praying with great concentration.

Without disturbing her, I chose a seat a little further away, confirmed the remaining time, and closed my eyes with peace of mind.

In a quiet environment with a strong sense of atmosphere, you can feel more focused and calm than usual.

Although I didn't memorize the prayer words at all, it was more like I was taking this opportunity to examine my own heart rather than praying.

After a long time, I slowly opened my eyes.

"Hello." A gentle female voice with praise sounded beside me, "You prayed very seriously. I wonder if you got the corresponding results?"

I smiled: "Is there any need to say that?"

Haha, of course not at all.

Why on earth did this nun classmate, whom I had never met before, tiptoe to sit next to me?

Although her movements were gentle and made no sound, the pleasant fragrance on her body quietly drifted towards me and was smelled by me.

The distracting thoughts that I had almost completely cleared out suddenly increased countless times the moment I realized the situation, even more than before I started praying, and then all gathered into one.

Could it be that you fell in love with me at first sight?

Card, why is there no response?

I tried hard to pretend that I didn't notice and endured it for a long time, so that our first meeting wouldn't be too awkward.

At least so far, so good.

I said "OK" in my heart, then turned my head and was shocked.

I saw that the girl who looked gentle when she closed her eyes had eyes that were sharper than I had imagined, as if she could easily see through people's hearts. The combination of the two gave rise to a strange temperament that made people feel awe.

...Could it be that she had already discovered that I discovered her?

"Hoohoo~ Nice to meet you, teacher. I am Sakurako Utazumi from the Sisters of Trinity Academy. May peace always be with you."

The girl named Sakurako spoke in a gentle tone, but the smile on her face was somewhat cold.

Moreover, you actually know my identity?

I hesitated for a moment, then asked, "Do you know me?"

"The only person who could appear in school during this period..." Sakurako paused, "is Xia Lai's teacher, who used his authority beyond the law to bypass necessary resolutions and help Nagisa to establish and manage that club."

Sakurako didn't answer my question directly, and there was an elusive meaning in her words.

I pretended to be calm on the surface, but I couldn't help but fall into deep thought inside.

Seeing that I was silent, Sakurako continued, "If I guessed wrong, please forgive me. I think you came to see me specially to understand Hanako's situation."

Hanako?

Why would this nun, who seems to have many secrets and knows many hidden things, mention Hanako?

I suddenly felt that the pink-haired girl who would say strange things nonchalantly that I didn't know how to respond to was shrouded in a veil of mystery again.

After a little thought, I nodded and admitted, "I do want to know about Hanako's condition."

"Is that really the case?"

Sakurako sighed and stared at me seriously: "You should know that our sisterhood has always been non-interventionist. Moreover, my personal opinion may only affect your judgment. Even so, do you still want to know my opinion on 'Urawa Hanako'?"

At this point, is there any second choice?