As soon as Ichinose's offer was heard to be 500,000 points, Ibuki-san's face turned ugly.
"500,000? What a big demand. Classmate Ichinose, this should constitute blackmail, shouldn't it?"
Ryuuen narrowed his eyes slightly, clearly intending to play dirty.
Just then, Amane's voice suddenly rang out.
"Isn't it a great deal to avoid expulsion for only 500,000 points? President Horikita, how many points would it take to keep someone from being expelled?"
Amane's words made everyone look at Horikita Manabu.
Originally, according to the rules, he should not disclose any information to the new students.
But from the very beginning, Horikita Manabu felt that this matter was strange.
He wanted to see how Amane would lead this incident to a conclusion that satisfied both parties.
"Normally, it would require 20 million points."
Horikita Manabu did not exaggerate; the rule of 20 million points indeed existed.
20 million points could not only prevent expulsion, but also allow one to directly ascend to Class A.
However, this enormous number clearly couldn't be raised through normal means.
"20 million points!!!"
Ibuki-san shrieked.
Ryuuen thought about it and felt that this number was not a problem.
After all, the Student Council President himself told them.
Surely Horikita Manabu wouldn't still favor that Miyako, would he?
But in this way, Ichinose's offer was actually very favorable, making it impossible for them to refuse.
Ryuuen couldn't help but regret that his probing seemed a bit too hasty.
Now it had turned into a situation where he had shot himself in the foot.
He had trusted Ibuki-san too much.
Even if it were Ishizaki, it wouldn't have turned out like this.
"Did you hear? Ichinose is offering a great discount here."
Seeing Amane's smug expression, Ryuuen became even more furious.
Ryuuen's side was now completely in a deadlock.
Ibuki-san's threats and subsequent violent actions were objectively present.
If they were to check surveillance for something like who bumped into whom, once it was confirmed that Ibuki-san had acted incompetently and was proven to have deliberately provoked the dispute, Ibuki-san would be considered to have intentionally committed school violence against Shiraha-san and would face expulsion.
Moreover... if other things were discovered, Ryuuen might also be in danger. In this case, only agreeing to Ichinose's terms was the optimal choice.
However, Ryuuen was unwilling to be led by the nose like this.
"Ibuki-san's actions indeed contain fault, but I believe Miyako's actions are also quite problematic and she should bear a portion of the responsibility. Furthermore, 500,000 points is too exorbitant; we truly cannot afford it. If Ibuki-san is expelled, you will not only get into trouble, but you won't even get a single personal point."
Hearing Ryuuen's words, Horikita Manabu originally intended to immediately reject them.
According to his judgment, Amane's actions in this incident were entirely self-defense.
They did not constitute participation in a violent incident at all.
But what Horikita Manabu never expected was that Amane actually stepped forward voluntarily.
"Ah, I do indeed bear some fault for Ibuki-san getting injured. I am willing to take two-tenths of the responsibility, but the compensation is for Shiraha-san."
No sooner had Amane finished speaking than Ryuuen immediately agreed.
"Then let's divide the compensation responsibility as she said, but the price of 500,000..."
Ryuuen still hoped that Ichinose could lower the 500,000 points.
"Let me say this first, I only accept the 500,000 points as the division of responsibility."
Amane interjected at the opportune moment.
"Are you out of your mind? Even if 500,000 points is two-tenths of the responsibility, you still have to pay 100,000 points. Do you, a Class D student, have 100,000 personal points?"
Ryuuen wished he could just strangle Amane.
It would clearly be beneficial to both of them if they discussed it further and the price came down.
But who would have thought that Amane would actually help Ichinose trick them?
Class D's zero points this month was something the entire grade knew.
Ryuuen-san severely doubted that Amane-san was just talking big, and in reality, couldn't produce 100,000 private points.
"None of your business! You say that as if you guys can produce 400,000 points yourselves."
Amane-san's words made Ryuuen-san's eyes light up!
He understood.
He finally understood why Amane-san had agreed so readily.
Since she had no points anyway, she could naturally quote any price she wanted.
But... would the school really allow such behavior?
Could one act recklessly just because they had no points?
Ryuuen-san smiled.
It seemed Miyako was just a bit clever.
If she wanted to play, then he would play along.
"We also accept 500,000 points in compensation, but an agreement must be signed."
"Do we still need to sign an agreement?"
Amane-san's expression turned a little ugly.
"Of course an agreement is needed, otherwise, couldn't I delay payment indefinitely?"
Ryuuen-san saw Amane-san's face turn pale and couldn't help but laugh.
He was already eager to see the desperate expression on this person who only knew how to play small tricks.
"I agree with Ryuuen-san's statement, and I hope President Horikita can be a witness for us."
Ichinose agreed to Ryuuen-san's request.
Horikita Manabu did not decline and immediately stipulated that Class C would pay Shiraha-san 400,000 private points within a week.
And Amane-san would pay Shiraha-san 100,000 private points.
Thereafter, Class B and individuals would no longer pursue the matter. Ryuuen-san looked at the pale Amane-san with great satisfaction.
Although he didn't know why she would voluntarily take responsibility.
But 100,000 points should be enough to plunge her into despair, right?
Horikita Manabu quietly watched Amane-san.
He had a premonition that it was coming soon.
"The agreement has been signed. To thank Miyako-san for helping Shiraha-san, we, Class B, have decided to waive the 100,000 private points she needs to pay."
Ichinose picked up Amane-san's agreement, used a pen to cross out the section assigning her responsibility, and then handed it to Shiraha-san.
"I also agree."
Shiraha-san nodded happily.
400,000 points!!
This was undoubtedly a huge sum for her.
And this huge sum was all obtained for her by Amane-san.
With just a few words, she tricked the other side into agreeing to 400,000 points in compensation.
Amane-san is amazing!!!
Amane-san's position in Shiraha-san's heart now even surpassed Ichinose.
She had become the person Shiraha-san trusted most.
"You guys... were in cahoots?"
Ryuuen-san's face instantly darkened.
He finally knew why Amane-san had voluntarily offered to take responsibility.
The purpose was to make him think that Amane-san was just talking big without points.
And Ryuuen-san, hitting dead ends everywhere, saw Amane-san's carelessness.
Naturally, he would want to teach her a lesson. Since he had to compensate anyway, he might as well cause some trouble for others while doing so.
As a result, he inadvertently bit the bait.
"You can eat whatever you want, but you can't say whatever you want. It was the kind Shiraha-san who exempted me from responsibility. Oh, and you, Ryuuen-san, were the one who suggested signing the agreement, don't forget to transfer the points to Shiraha-san~"
Ryuuen-san's body was trembling with anger.
But Amane-san, Shiraha-san, and Ichinose turned and left, chatting and laughing.
"That's all for today. Don't forget to pay Shiraha-san the points. I will check in a week."
After Horikita Manabu finished speaking, he also left with Secretary Tachibana.
Only Ibuki and Ishizaki remained, heads bowed, not daring to look at Ryuuen-san.
"Hmph, we'll see. Miyako Amane, is it? Let me play with you then."
..."Miyako-san, have you had dinner yet? Would you like to join us for something to eat? You must be hungry after dealing with this for so long."
Ichinose saw that it was getting late, so she planned a small dinner gathering.
"I haven't had anything for dinner yet," Shiraha-san said miserably.
From afternoon until now, she hadn't even had water, let alone dinner.
"I haven't eaten anything either. Let's go eat something delicious together."
Seeing Amane-san agree to dinner, Ichinose seemed very happy.
"I remember there's a place just up ahead..."
Amane-san, whose hand was being pulled by Ichinose as they walked into the restaurant.
She felt as if she had forgotten something.
It shouldn't be anything important, right?
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