Real teaching, hypocritical gray life

However, my doubts were soon resolved.

"Could it be Luo?" After hesitating for a long time, her voice came from behind me, which surprised me a little.

"Ichinose?" I turned around and looked at the squad leader who suddenly came here with a puzzled look.

Well, even if I do this, Ichinose won't be able to see the expression on my face with the current brightness.

"It's really Luo... Why is Luo Jun staying here alone? Could it be that he encountered a problem that he couldn't solve by himself and didn't want to beg others, so he was sulking alone?"

"Let's not talk about how Ichinose made things so complicated. Ichinose came to this dark place alone, but she asked me why I stayed here. Is that really okay?"

As I was talking, Ichinose came over to me and sat down next to me. It could be my illusion, but before she took a step, I felt like she was trying to get away.

"Haha, then why are you staying here alone?"

"Because I was totally wrong."

"Did you make a mistake? Are you in trouble again? Is everything ok? Is there anything I can help with?"

"I just made a mistake, not messed up..."

"But if you get it wrong, it can easily go wrong."

"That seems to be what they said... But this time it's just a problem on the cognitive level, and there's nothing worth dealing with."

"what is that?"

"Did Ichinose see the poster on the first floor deck?"

"Because there are quite a lot of posters on the deck, and Chihiro and the others kept pulling them away, so I couldn't take a closer look."

"There was a poster on the first-floor deck about an open-air theater, advertising a performance of the play Frankenstein at nine o'clock in the evening. I had never seen it before, not even on the Internet, so I came straight over."

To prove it, I took out the two theater tickets I had reserved from my pocket, and Ichinose took them from me curiously.

"That means Luo Jun just finished watching the stage play, right? Then why didn't he leave after it ended?"

"No, in fact, I only realized after I came in that the performance date was tomorrow night at nine o'clock, so I was completely mistaken. Besides, this stage play lasts for more than two hours, how can it end so quickly?"

Now that I think about it, this was the last thing the lady at the counter told me.

"It's strange, shouldn't this kind of thing be confirmed from the beginning?"

"The lady at the counter didn't explain it clearly. She only told me it was 9pm. Also, when we entered the open-air theatre, I thought the lights were not turned on because of the preparations beforehand. It turns out that I was wrong."

"...But it's already past half past ten. If there's no stage play, why would Luo sit in this dark place for over an hour? There must be a reason for this."

"the reason is simple."

"What is it?"

"Because I'm suffering from laziness."

"......"

"Maybe it's because I was too tired from the seven-day special exam. Anyway, after I sat down, I found this position quite comfortable, so I didn't rush to leave."

"This is too casual. No wonder Luo didn't react when I opened the door... Huh?"

"Are you planning to watch the stage play alone, Luo Jun, or have you invited anyone?"

"Because it was a spur of the moment thing, and no one would want to come here at this time, so of course I planned to watch it alone."

"Then why did Luo Jun book two tickets?"

"Well, I guess we should just go with the flow."

"Go with the flow?"

"When I was making the reservation, the lady at the counter looked weird when she found out I was only booking one ticket. I guess this kind of thing should be watched with friends or family so that others will think it's normal."

"You reserved two seats just for this reason, right? You didn't invite anyone to watch it with you..."

"Yeah, that's it...any questions?"

"No, no." Ichinose sighed secretly at first, then waved his hands to deny it after hearing my question.

"So, does Ichinose want to watch a stage play?"

"Eh, me?"

"Yeah, I have an extra ticket anyway. Is Ichinose free tomorrow night?"

"Yes, there is..."

"If it's not too much trouble, could you invite Ichinose to come watch it with you?"

"Can, is it okay?"

"If you don't mind."

"I wouldn't mind."

"Then let's just say it."

"Yes." Ichinose nodded and agreed to my request, leaving a ticket.

I didn't expect that he would actually agree.

It's exciting to imagine watching a stage play with a beautiful girl.

but--

"By the way, why did Ichinose come here alone?"

"Oh, ah, this is because..."

When asked this question, Ichinose became visibly flustered, and her words gradually became unclear. After a moment of silence, she sighed as if she had decided to tell the truth.

"Well, I actually want to find a place where there is no one and calm down for a while."

"So it would be better if I leave now?"

"No, it's okay. Or maybe it's a good idea to talk alone like this... Anyway, I want to take a break."

"That's right. After all, we just went through a seven-day assessment... Besides, it's hard to believe that we could get first place after our special unlocking card was stolen."

"It is fortunate that Class C did not make the identity of our class leader public in the end."

"......"

"What's wrong?" Seeing that Ichinose didn't speak for a long time, I couldn't help but become more alert.

"In fact... I always feel that there is something hidden in it that I don't know..."

"Ichinose is talking about the actions of Class D. According to the rumors spread by Class C, it seems that Class D has some very powerful countermeasures for this exam."

"I'm not talking about Class D. I'm talking about the victory of our own class."

"us?"

"Well, maybe our actions will be more terrifying than those of Class D..."

"What does this mean? And isn't the situation inside the class transparent to us? According to Shibata-san's analysis, we were left with 230 points before the end of the exam, and then 50 points were deducted because Ryuen from Class C correctly identified our class leader."

"But if I remember correctly, our class only has 210 points left."

"But that doesn't make sense, about the 180 points in the final result."

"That's why I feel that there is a big truth hidden behind this..."

"So where did the extra twenty points go?"

"...Does Luojun know about the replacement of the gas tank?"

"Are you talking about the gas tank for the outdoor shower?"

"Well, actually, when I was talking to Mr. Hoshinomiya, he seemed to have accidentally revealed this information. The gas tank we are using now has been replaced, and the points seem to have been used in other ways..."

It turned out that this matter was revealed by Mr. Hoshinomiya.

Even so, I pretended not to know.

"If I remember correctly, all the items were purchased by Ichinose-sama."

"But other students also have this right, and the school will not disclose the specific details of the points..."

"Anyway, Ichinose is saying that there is a student hiding in our class who is acting on his own...Is that right?"

"Maybe, I'm not sure." Ichinose nodded with some confusion, "Also, I think that person may have done a little bit, and seems to have concealed many things from us...Why? Why did he do such a thing without telling us? Why would such a powerful person hide it from us? Is it because he doesn't like my hosting and doesn't want to show up?" As he spoke, Ichinose became depressed.

"I don't think many people would dislike Ichinose's leadership. Even I can accept it, so the problem should be on the other party. Ichinose, too. Sometimes it's better to find the problems of others and not just blame yourself."

"But hiding things would be tiring, wouldn't it be better to talk about it with everyone? That person must not want to discuss something wrong with the class."

"Why do you have to hide your own strength..."

What is the significance of such a mode of action?

The body follows the mind in its actions, and it doesn’t matter whether there is a relationship of domination or not. I don’t want to answer similar questions.

"We also need to consider each person's state of mind. What if that person prefers to work behind the scenes? Planning everything in secret, doesn't that sound cool? If I had that kind of ability, maybe I would do that too."

"..."

"Humans are a species that considers things in their own way. We can't force everyone to be similar."

"But isn't this a bit too cunning? We are the ones who bear all the benefits, while you are the only one who does so many things in secret."

"At least what he did was for the good of the class, right?"

"But then, wouldn't I be useless? Helping students, making promises to others, etc..." After thinking about this, Ichinose laughed at himself, "As expected, I will be a drag..."

"How is such a thing possible? If you don't believe it, Ichinose can just ask any student in the class. They will definitely come to the same conclusion as me. Ichinose has helped everyone a lot so far. Besides, this so-called behind-the-scenes figure is just our assumption. Whether he actually exists is also a question."

"Haha, maybe I really am overthinking..."

"Anyway, everyone will definitely think it's wrong to think this way."

There is no absolutely clear dividing line between what is right and what is wrong, so I still haven't figured out what I really am.

"Well... Come to think of it, it was the same thing last time. Someone quietly left us a way out."

"Are you talking about the dispute between Class D and Class C?"

"It's that incident. It's very similar, isn't it? If Ryuuen hadn't taken the initiative to play the recording, none of us would have been able to believe that person had done anything behind the scenes. Although this time we are only making assumptions."

"Isn't the person you mentioned last time in Class D? How is it possible that--" I paused for a moment, "Could it be that our success this time is due to the assistance of students from Class D behind the scenes?"

"That's impossible. That person has never done anything like betraying the class."

"Maybe he was attracted by Ichinose's appearance, just like he was attracted by Koenji last time." I leaned on the backrest and uttered these words slowly.

"Don't joke about this, Luo." Ichinose pinched the muscles on my arm a little angrily. It didn't hurt but the touch was very rich.

"Sorry, I just suddenly remembered that existence beyond common sense."

After I said this, Ichinose and I fell into a brief silence. The summer breeze at this time was like silent water, slowly flowing through our minds.

"Anyway, Ichinose, don't think about this for now. After all, it's just a hypothesis and we don't have any evidence. If there really is one, maybe when the time comes, that person will naturally appear in front of everyone. Besides, that person has no ill will towards us... Um, what are you doing all of a sudden——"

As I was speaking, Ichinose turned sideways and grasped my arms with both hands. Although the movements were slow, the grip of his hands was very obvious. His eyes looked at me without wavering, and even in the dark, I could feel the purity and tranquility of the sea.

"Hey, Luo Jun...you are not the person behind the scenes as you said."

"...Ichinose, don't you think this answer is very dramatic? Besides, this statement is just an example I gave."

"Isn't this similar to the thief crying thief? Besides, Luo Ye is always hiding his own learning talent and physical ability..."

"If possible, I would like to have such a strong power. In addition, please do not make such speculations without evidence on me. If you point to me every time you encounter something you don't know who did it, I can't bear the responsibility."

"Then Luo, you should at least show your strength a little, otherwise I will definitely doubt you."

"This is too much to ask, and I don't want to cause myself any more trouble."

"But can Luo really guarantee that Luo has nothing to do with this incident? Don't lie to me, if you lie to me, I will find ways to make Luo Jun feel sorry for me for the rest of his life."

"...I can't guarantee it, I can only promise as much as I can."

“Why just try your best?”

"Because maybe I was passive in some things, or I was calculated to cause this or that result, and I didn't do it on purpose."

"Even if this is the case, I will make Luo Jun feel sorry for me."

"It doesn't matter. It doesn't matter if we both lose. I have a trump card in my hand anyway."

"The trump card...what is that?"