The case where I was gradually getting buried in the heavy love of my childhood friend who had miraculously recovered from their illness was perfect! - Chapter 28 : Exposed!

During the time when people gathered for the closing ceremony, numerous glances were directed toward me.

As I lifted my bag, a high-end-looking wallet made a loud noise as it fell. I didn’t know much about the brand, or whether it was a luxury item at all. My knowledge in that area was limited. Nevertheless, it looked expensive.

“Huh… Why was this in my bag?”

Initially, I tilted my head in confusion because the wallet wasn’t mine. However, the silence spread throughout the class as Kamishiro-san rushed over to me, uttering a sentence that grabbed everyone’s attention.

“Why do you have my wallet? What’s going on?”

With a perplexed expression, Kamishiro-san stared at me and the wallet. Could it be that…?

“…..”

From an outsider’s perspective, it might seem like I stole her wallet. There was no way someone’s wallet would end up in my bag so precisely. However, as I mentioned earlier, I didn’t steal it. In fact, I hadn’t even touched Kamishiro-san’s bag.

“Now, it seems the closing ceremony won’t be ending anytime soon,” said Aizawa-sensei, indirectly conveying that the debriefing would take longer.

Why is all this happening? Ordinarily, I would be flustered and, above all, I should defend myself against such accusations. However, at the moment, it was crucial to assess the situation. Moreover, I wasn’t particularly anxious because Rion had warned me about something like this.

“Nagi-kun, there might be some developments today — so don’t panic, just act as usual. Since I’m telling you this, you shouldn’t be worried at all, okay?”

With her confident words, I did feel reassured. Rion’s presence provided a sense of security, and perhaps that’s why I wasn’t surprised by the situation and could calmly observe it.

“Haah… I wished that things wouldn’t have turned to this phase.”

“Indeed. Well then, shall we proceed? The target has picked the bait after all.”

Her voice sounded exceptionally clear.

Responding to Azuma-san’s voice, Rion stood up and slowly walked towards us. Even though she should be wearing sneakers, there was a clicking sound like heels. It must be my imagination. Regardless, she exuded an atmosphere as if she were a conquering demon.

“Rion-chan… my wallet was in Rokudo-kun’s bag!”

While everyone was silent, Kamishiro-san, being the only concerned party, spoke. Rion smiled, placed her hand on my shoulder as if to assure me, and then turned her gaze back to Kamishiro-san.

“Let’s stop the farce, Kamishiro-san.”

“Huh?”

Kamishiro-san looked utterly bewildered.

“Rion, I—”

“It’s okay… I’ll handle everything. If her enemy is me, then she will have to pay for it.”

“…..”

This was the third time I witnessed this. However, it was the first time Rion directed those eyes at a girl. At the same time, I had an intuition — Kamishiro-san might end up like that senior and Ito.

Nevertheless, I could only watch the situation unfold. At this point, I might look like a thief being framed, but as I mentioned before, I didn’t steal anything. Moreover, I hadn’t even touched Kamishiro-san’s bag.

“Now, Sensei, and everyone in the class, may I have a little time? Although, asking Sensei to leave for the problem’s resolution might be difficult, and others won’t be able to leave because they are curious.”

“True, I’ll leave the rest to you, Tohsaka-san… But I didn’t think it was Rokudo’s doing from the beginning.”

“Thank you for trusting him.”

Sensei…!

I was almost moved by Sensei’s words, but the classmates seemed indifferent. Akihiro, Takeshi, and Wada-kun didn’t seem to suspect me at all. Ah, I’m truly grateful for that.

“Now, Kamishiro-san, may I be direct? You put the wallet in Nagi-kun’s bag, didn’t you?”

“What are you talking about?”

At Rion’s confident words, Kamishiro-san raised her voice, and the unease spread among my classmates.

In other words, if this were true, it was just a self-made performance, a despicable act to frame me… I never thought I would end up in this situation.

“I believe I have a keen eye for people. I realized there was malice toward me when interacting with you. However, I understood that avoiding such malice in life is inevitable, and more than anything, I was convinced that you wouldn’t directly do anything after investigating you.”

“You investigated me?”

“Yes.”

This was also a bit of what Rion suggested. Nevertheless, amidst the busy school life, being a vice committee member, talking to classmates, and asking Sensei about things I didn’t understand, I was quite busy at times. I wanted to do what I could to support Rion, who took on many responsibilities.

‘Well, that’s also Rion’s influence.’

Thinking back, she did suggest that doing such things might be helpful. Anyway, I was busy, even in such a situation, reflecting on it.

Now, let’s put these thoughts aside and focus on the current situation.

“Kamishiro-san, it seems you had a good personality in middle school. You attached yourself to a powerful group, skillfully orchestrated bullying of the weaker ones without getting your hands dirty. You watched with pleasure from the outside… In a way, can we say you were skillful at navigating through life?”

“Wait, what nonsense are you talking about…”

“Nonsense… Is it? Can you take a look at this?”

“…..!”

Kamishiro-san, who received the paper Rion had, widened her eyes in disbelief.

“I think these are the names of your former classmates, whom you targeted in middle school. You don’t recognize them, do you?”

“This… this is…”

“Gathering evidence and being convinced of the facts was quite challenging. The power of your parents is not to be underestimated — oh, by the way, my reliable friends collected this evidence.”

“…..”

Kamishiro-san, stunned, couldn’t say anything, but Azuma-san, who was smiling, responded.

“Shall we stop here now, Kamishiro-san?”

“Wha—… What?”

“I always have friends around me. If you intended to indirectly harm me by labeling my childhood friend Nagi-kun as a villain, considering the enemies you’ve made in the past, it was a foolish act. A truly foolish and irredeemable act.”

This confirmed what I felt about Kamishiro-san. Despite her charismatic aura, she was hostile towards me, and it seemed like Rion had everything under control.

How much did Rion really know? It was clear—don’t make an enemy out of her. She had charisma and was merciless towards adversaries.

“Oh, by the way, I’ve talked about various things regarding you, but there’s also clear evidence. I’ve been recording everything on my friend’s smartphone.”

“Huh?”

Rion operated the smartphone and showed the recording of Kamishiro-san.

Regarding the video, the screen was too small to see without getting close, but all the audible voices were hers.

“Well, even if nothing happens with this, it won’t be pleasant, right? I’ll gradually bring you down from here… You’re too conspicuous, you know, a hindrance.”

…Phew, I can finally calm down.

I was about to open my mouth at the last words, but I desperately took a deep breath to calm myself.

A hindrance… Even hearing such an unbearable word, Rion just gazed at Kamishiro-san without changing her expression.

“Normally, unless there’s a special reason, the use of mobile phones on campus is prohibited, but I consulted with Aizawa-sensei and got permission for today only.”

“Because it was said to be important. I didn’t ask for a specific reason, but I agreed because it was Tohsaka-san.”

I see, she had already taken care of that part too. Or rather, it seems that Aizawa-sensei has a considerable trust or something more than trust in Rion.

“Kamishiro-san, even if this evidence didn’t exist… Nagi-kun would have been fine even if I didn’t come out like this.”

“Why would you say that?”

“Because Nagi-kun has been working hard for this class. Shortly after entering, he did various things like listening to his classmates’ worries and problems… You can’t deny his desperate figure, right?”

Almost all of the classmates nodded at Rion’s words.

Could it be… she had been suggesting this for my sake, anticipating all of this…?

Well, it’s possible. If it’s Rion, it’s a story that she could foresee everything.

“Now, let’s wrap up the conversation. This commotion is all Kamishiro-san’s own doing, and Nagi-kun hasn’t done anything… Is that okay, Sensei?”

“Yes. Well then, Kamishiro-san, apologies will be made in the guidance room—”

“Oh, wait a moment, Sensei.”

“Hmm? What is it?”

Rion brought her face close to my ear and said…

“Sorry. It would help if you agreed to what I’m going to say.”

I didn’t reply and conveyed that I understood with my gaze.

“In a way, this is probably a temporary confusion caused by the start of the new school year. If Nagi-kun forgives her, I won’t say anything more — wouldn’t it be enough to have a little guidance?”

“Oh, is that so?”

“Yes. What do you think, Nagi-kun?”

“Yeah, I agree with her.”

I nodded as instructed by her.

Kamishiro-san seemed somewhat relieved… probably because she didn’t realize Rion’s intention.

Because, even though it might seem like an act of kindness towards Kamishiro-san, there’s no place for her in this school anymore, no matter how you think about it.

How long will Kamishiro-san be able to endure the gazes that have thoroughly looked down on her?

“Kamishiro-san, did you study hard to get into this school? If so, let’s cherish the future — if a person like you could enter, I do think it’s quite something. I mean, a backdoor… Oops, let’s leave that story here.”

Rather than killing her immediately, Rion seemed to want to present her as a spectacle alive…

How long will Kamishiro-san be able to endure being subjected to the deeply scornful gazes from everyone around her?

“Kamishiro-san, you’re still here because I allowed you to be here.”

It seems like Rion wants to make Kamishiro-san suffer through a living hell.

[TL/N : Damn… That was amazing!]

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