My System Always Wants to Force Me to Confess-Chapter 24: Partners Fated to Be Together

Ishida Koji asked curiously, "Oga Masato? Shirakawa, do you have any dealings with him?"

"That guy seems like a very tricky character, good at using the atmosphere and subtly maintaining the balance of interpersonal relationships. He's quite popular in our class."

"In short, he's a man who appears sunny and cheerful but is actually very cunning," Ishida Koji said disdainfully. "I despise that kind of man the most."

Shirakawa Sawahei pondered for a moment and said, "Among the girls in your class, who is more popular and influential?"

"Girls? I guess it'd be Ozaki Kyoko, a well-rounded type who excels in sports and academics. And then there's Misima Namie, who's more of a 'gal' type."

"Shirakawa, why are you asking this?"

Shirakawa Sawahei didn't answer directly but continued, "Between Ozaki Kyoko and Misima Namie, which one is closer to Oga Masato?"

"Well... there's not much difference, but it's said that Misima Namie, the gal type, has an interest in Oga Masato..."

When it came to such deep gossip, Ishida Koji, the iron-fisted guy, found himself at a loss. He already had a bad boy image in the class, so no one really shared this kind of gossip with him.

These bits were things he pieced together from memory.

Shirakawa Sawahei nodded. Misima Namie liked Oga Masato and had a gal image, making her the perfect figurehead. If their popular group acted fast, they might start isolating and excluding Miss Tachibana soon.

Originally, Miss Tachibana was just a little nobody. Others didn't talk to her, but at least they didn't deliberately target her. If that group added fuel to the fire, things would definitely escalate.

"Has Oga Masato made any enemies?"

Ishida Koji shook his head, "Haven't heard of any, but if you're looking for enemies, checking with the tennis club might be more fruitful."

Shirakawa Sawahei understood. Indeed, if they were in the same club, feelings like jealousy and resentment would be more likely to arise. Moreover, Oga Masato was the ace of the tennis club, the kind who was set to participate in national high school competitions.

He felt his heart twinge slowly, pondered for a moment, and said, "I see. If possible, I hope you can serve as a deterrent to Oga Masato."

"Am I supposed to beat him up?" the iron-fisted guy caught on immediately.

"Not quite," Shirakawa Sawahei shook his head. "There's a classmate in your class, named Tachibana Tomoku, who's a friend of mine."

"I hope she doesn't get harmed in any way."

Ishida Koji looked puzzled, "Do we have such a classmate in Class C1...?"

"It's best not to reveal your intentions," Shirakawa Sawahei didn't want to waste time explaining the existence of the low-profile Tachibana Tomoku, and continued, "You can create a persona of loathing evil. Don't let anyone think you're biased towards Tachibana."

"Brother Shirakawa, you truly think it through... How kind!"

"Following such a leader, I can die happily..."

Ishida Koji nodded heavily.

"Since it's for your woman, Shirakawa! I'll definitely help out!"

"This is a promise between men! I'll fulfill it, even if I die!"

Shirakawa Sawahei's face darkened a little, explaining, "Tachibana and I..."

"No need to say more! Shirakawa! I can feel your sincere manly spirit! You're a true man!" Ishida Koji touched his buzz cut, his square-jawed face showing an expression of appreciation.

"I've always thought that bad boys should be like lone wolves, running wild on the plains alone... but your appearance might be a revelation from above... I think I might really need a partner like you!"

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"Ai Bo! From now on, let's boldly charge down the path of delinquency together!"

Shirakawa Sawahei: "..."

What the heck is this group of Neon delinquents up to? Do they all have this habit of imagining things and not listening to people? How did I become your partner? And you've given me this tough-guy role without my consent; are you trying to make us into side characters in a philosophical novel?

No wonder this is the birthplace of the syndrome known as "middle school second-year syndrome." I must admit I've seen too little.

He couldn't be bothered to deal with these high school second-year syndrome guys any longer, so he waved his hand to indicate he was leaving. Imamura Takuya and Aoki Yoosuke beside him immediately felt dissatisfied.

Why do we, who came first, have to be underlings, while you, who just arrived, want to be equal to Brother Shirakawa?

Is there any justice!? Is there any law?

"I say, Ishida, you're being too arrogant! We've been following Brother Shirakawa for a long time! We're considered seniors!"

"And yet you shamelessly want to become Ai Bo with Brother Shirakawa! You look so ugly, and you have such beautiful thoughts!"

Ignoring the taunts from the two sycophantic delinquents, Ishida Koji watched Shirakawa Sawahei leave, seemingly with flames in his eyes, and said to himself,

"Indeed, my destined partner!"

"Is this fate..." he murmured.

"Hey! Ishida! Can you hear people talking! Answer us, you fool!"

"You idiots!" Ishida Koji turned his head and disdainfully responded, "As lackeys of my partner, how could you be this weak!"

"Let me properly teach you a lesson on behalf of my partner!"

"Affirmative!"

...

Loud cries of pain from the two sycophantic delinquent youths naturally did not reach Shirakawa Sawahei. The encounter with Ishida Koji finally had some results. At least they could ensure that Miss Tachibana wouldn't be negatively affected for the time being.

But this wasn't enough; their revenge mainly manifested in mental and emotional ways. Even if she wouldn't be physically harmed, constantly hearing sarcastic remarks from people around and living in an atmosphere of animosity would suffocate anyone.

The issue still needed to be resolved at the root, namely, the popular group led by Oga Masato. The best solution would be to dismantle that group and support a new group leader.

As someone once wisely said, there must be a Witch Demon King. If the only goal were to dismantle them, it wouldn't be easy to ensure that the next emerging group wouldn't cause trouble.

Shirakawa Sawahei thought calmly and decided to try to forge connections with the tennis club.

The day was growing late, and Shirakawa Sawahei decided not to visit the Calligraphy Club for today, opting instead to try his luck at the tennis club.

It would be great if he could directly run into one of Oga Masato's teammates; it would save time and effort.

Tsukimi Sakurazawa received the message. Immediately declared that if Shirakawa didn't show up, she would go die.

He ignored that single-celled organism's threat, closed the Line app, and prepared to head to Akihisa High School's tennis club alone.

Hmm? Why does it feel like I've forgotten something?

Never mind, if I've forgotten it, then it must not be important.

Shirakawa Sawahei set off contentedly.

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A certain loli waiting in the classroom: ???