My System Always Wants to Force Me to Confess-Chapter 22: Don’t you think it’s a loss?

Gotta say, if Shirakawa Sawahei knew what they were thinking, he'd definitely have genuine respect for that little buddy.

To be able to grasp the essence of things from an event with no clues and make a guess closest to the truth, Neon is indeed full of hidden talents.

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However, he's not planning on agreeing to this.

Are you kidding me? Who is Hayakawa Kashi? She's his ultimate study partner. Although Shirakawa Sawahei doesn't know her well, it doesn't mean he's eager to help her find a CP (couple partner) or anything.

If, because of this, the strategy fails, and skill levels reset to zero, who will help me get into college? Who will award me scholarships?

In Shirakawa Sawahei's view, these study partners should best not date at all throughout high school, just obediently help him gain experience points. Once this toughest period of accumulation is over and he has some financial capability, he can consider intentionally failing to strategize and thus sever the bonds between him and them.

That's what he thinks and that's what he's choosing. Hayakawa Kashi seems so proud, doesn't even bother giving people a direct look, surely she wouldn't be dating anyone. Same goes for Miss Tachibana Tomoku, although she's quite adorable, it's also very difficult for her to develop intimate relationships with others.

No matter how talented study partners are or how high their skill levels might get, if they're conquered by the system in just a few days, wouldn't I be bleeding a loss?

Losing a fantastic opportunity to study, yet in exchange getting a girlfriend! Don't you think that's a loss!

"President Mita, I'm afraid there's not much I can help with on this matter." To avoid Mita Takuma continuing to bother him, he said directly.

"How could it be!" Mita Takuma sounded a bit anxious, "You don't have to do anything, just joining is enough."

Shirakawa Sawahei was silent for a moment, then said, "I'm not on good terms with Hayakawa, if I join, it might cause her displeasure."

Mita Takuma was taken aback upon hearing this, he hadn't thought of that. Last opening ceremony, this Shirakawa junior publicly embarrassed Hayakawa Kashi, stealing all the spotlight.

If it were a normal girl, she'd probably have blacklisted him eight hundred times over by now, right?

Mita Takuma felt somewhat disheartened, he wasn't very convinced of that buddy's so-called metaphysics anyway, and now Shirakawa Sawahei's reasoning made him more determined in his belief.

"I was too impatient." He took a deep breath, "Surely Hayakawa junior wouldn't like me putting my hopes on something so elusive! I get it now!"

"I'll keep working hard until the day I can successfully express my feelings to Hayakawa junior!"

Shirakawa Sawahei opened his mouth, wanting to advise this student council president not to keep arm-wrestling with the system. As a host, he himself couldn't even beat this low-tier system, ordinary people should save some energy and not struggle.

Calmly wait through these three years, and won't I then be able to return the study partner?

He thought about it and held back from saying anything.

Even if he said it, he wouldn't believe it.

"However, Shirakawa junior." Mita Takuma couldn't help but remind, "Have you recently offended anyone?"

"It seems like some rumors about you are starting to spread around the school."

"They say you weren't getting high grades before, and your current scholarship is gained through cheating. There are also some about the Calligraphy Club, someone anonymously reported issues with the Calligraphy Club's activity funds."

"There are many minor issues, and the student council is starting to investigate... Such sudden explosive rumors are most likely pushed by someone with an agenda."

Shirakawa Sawahei's face slightly stiffened, he nodded and said, "I understand."

He didn't expect the instant popularity group led by Oga Masato to start retaliating so soon; he thought they might have some regard for their image a little, but they don't seem to care at all.

Hypocrites are far scarier than outright villains, and their standards are much lower too. Although the rumors they make up are nothing but those illustrating wind-catching shadows, the market for conspiracy theories never lacks. Letting the rumors ferment like this could lead to unpredictable chaos.

And...there's one thing they actually got right.

It's indeed by opening a cheat that he could surpass Hayakawa Kashi.

As they say, the only thing that can beat a cheater is power of money. If Oga Masato doesn't have that, then he's already doomed to lose in this battle.

Just a petty clown, nothing to fear.

Before he could express his gratitude to Mita Takuma, the phone in his bag started vibrating, and Shirakawa Sawahei paused for a moment, apologized.

Though the phone is quite expensive, it's an essential tool for communication with society, so Shirakawa Sawahei had no reason to skimp on it. However, not many people knew his number, aside from the two girls in the Calligraphy Club, his homeroom teacher, and his part-time boss.

As soon as he answered, Imamura Takuya's voice, like a squealing pig, rang through the line, yelling, "Brother Shirakawa! Help!! Help!!"

He seemed to be being chased by something, followed by a loud roar from behind, "You punks, don't underestimate delinquents!"

"I'd advise you to turn back quickly! Once Brother Shirakawa arrives, you're done for!" Aoki Yoosuke shouted while running, even sounding like wind was whooshing through his words.

"Crap! A Long, have you connected the call yet! I'm almost out of strength, how come this guy has such good endurance! There's no possibility of resisting at all!"

Shirakawa Sawahei: "..."

He really wanted to impulsively hang up the call, but he couldn't, it was at noon that he himself entrusted them, and even gave his contact info to those two low-tier delinquents.

Who knows what kind of stupid thing those two numbskulls went and did, to the point they are being chased and killed.

I indeed overestimated them too much, Shirakawa Sawahei silently reflected in his heart.

After briefly asking about their location, Shirakawa Sawahei bade farewell to Mita Takuma. He felt quite sorry for this nice yet unlucky student council president.

But there was nothing he could do, he couldn't help.

...

Imamura Takuya leaned back against the wall, gasping heavily. Next to him, Aoki Yoosuke was equally exhausted from running.

"A Long, how is Koji Ishida so strong... doesn't he get tired?"

"How would I know... did he catch up?"

Aoki Yoosuke waved his hand, "Even if he caught up there's nothing more we could do. I'm really too exhausted... If I knew delinquents needed stamina, I would've joined the track team..."

What track team! All you think about as a delinquent is running away!

Imamura Takuya was just about to criticize his partner's wrong-mindedness when his phone suddenly vibrated again. Answering it, he heard Brother Shirakawa's calm voice from within.

"I see you, wait for me near that spot."

Imamura Takuya and Aoki Yoosuke froze at the same time.

This simple sentence seemed to give these two physically exhausted delinquents immense courage and belief. They straightened up and got off the wall.

Aoki Yoosuke undid two buttons on his school uniform, revealing his unimpressive pectoral muscles, sneering, "Hey A Long, it seems that punk Ishida was looking down on us just now."

"That's right, Ajie, let's go, we're up!"

"Bastard, don't look down on us!"

The two delinquent youths roared as they charged forward, confronting Ishida Koji, who was still searching for them.