I have a life simulator.

"If you're going to make a move, you have to be absolutely certain of success."

"After all, Kiyotaka Ayanokoji has no bottom line when it comes to doing things."

Kitagawa Ryo offered a timely word of advice, explaining that Class 1-B's style of doing things meant they would have a hard time dealing with unscrupulous opponents like Ryuen Sho or Ayanokoji Kiyotaka. However, Karuizawa Megumi was not the same as Ichinose Honami from before, so he simply gave a brief reminder and did not interfere further.

"Speaking of which, it seems that Kikyo Kushida also got into Class A. I saw her at the shopping mall this afternoon."

"I threw her there on my own initiative."

Kitagawa Ryo began by explaining:

"I always felt that Kikyo Kushida was a bit unstable. Ever since middle school, I've felt like she's been hiding something."

"Having many friends naturally brings more troubles; you might even be used as a dumping ground for people's trash every day."

"Several students in our Class B exchanged contact information with her today. At this rate, she will probably have the contact information of the entire grade in less than a week."

"Kushida at least got an A in coordination."

Kitagawa Ryo also took a piece of biscuit that was still warm and started chewing on it:

"At least your class has already elected a class monitor, while our class hasn't even had one yet."

"I feel that both Honami and Arisu are interested in this, and I can't judge who is better or worse at this stage."

"Um……"

Karuizawa Megumi's movements slowed slightly; she remained silent for a moment before speaking:

"Why doesn't Ryo lead Class D in their operation? If he did, Ichinose and the others probably wouldn't get involved."

"Because I don't want to, that's all."

Kitagawa Ryo shook his head and said:

"If my estimate is correct, there are no fewer than ten students in Class D who have spent more than 50,000 points today alone."

"……Yes."

Karuizawa Kei naturally knew the specifics of Class D. In Tokyo Advanced Educational High School, where one person's mistake could ruin the entire class, there were as many as seven or eight students in Class D who had made mistakes like Yamauchi Haruki.

If it were to instigate infighting among other classes, it would require careful planning. Class D doesn't even need other classes to intervene; the boys and girls, the boys and boys, and the girls and girls can create a huge commotion on their own.

Suddenly remembering something, Karuizawa Megumi gave a strange smile:

"I think the leader chosen by the students of Class D will not be either Ichinose or Sakayanagi."

"It should be love."

Karuizawa Megumi stretched, revealing her beautiful curves, and nodded again, her tone carrying a hint of schadenfreude:

"This is absolutely something they are capable of doing."

Chapter 42: I Hate You

My mood is different from usual.

I think it's because I haven't been able to calm down since I met my mother.

It's like a gear in my head is stuck, making me feel sluggish and slowing down my consciousness and thinking.

When I came to my senses, I was already sitting across from the psychologist.

"Ichinose Honoki."

"Ah."

"I want to double-check what happened at the time."

"Ah."

"At the time, your intended target for murder was Karuizawa Megumi, not Kitagawa Ryo, right?"

The name in the last sentence overlaps with the words that person had heard countless times at that time or before.

Honami Ichinose's body went limp, and she felt as if she was about to faint. The illusion that all the strength in her knees and body was disappearing surged into her mind, stuck in her throat, and made it almost impossible for her to breathe.

In the past, when she rejected him, she would always remember her mother's words and deceive herself by saying that all promises made by a boy of that age were false.

However, the other party was serious.

Cool is serious.

He genuinely hoped that Honami Ichinose could change, and that he could gain Honami Ichinose's approval.

That's why he always gazes at himself with a broad smile, no matter what.

Even at the very very end.

A wish that I firmly believe will one day come true.

A relationship that you firmly believe will be recognized someday.

"Yes, I never intended to kill Ryo."

Rather, it's more accurate to say that everything one feels for him is the complete opposite.

Really.

Really.

Ichinose Honami had never been so certain of her own feelings as she was at this moment.

However, it was precisely because these were the most genuine words that Honami Ichinose discovered something.

Finally found it.

By now.

"This feeling..."

If it were now, Ichinose Honami could say it a thousand or ten thousand times without any problem, but the person she wanted to tell these words to no longer exists anywhere.

Even if you search to the ends of the earth and try every possible method, you still can't get any message to him.

No matter what words I use, I can no longer speak to him.

"I've always liked coolness."

The person who should accept this statement no longer exists.

No matter how much I think about it, no matter how much I want to forget it, this is the most painful fact that is beyond my control, unchangeable, and irreversible.

Despicable, despicable, despicable.

An overwhelming surge of dark emotions.

Memories of the past keep overflowing and cannot be stopped.

But no matter what we do, it's no use.

Everything ended the moment Liang stopped breathing.

Now, all that awaits him is destruction. He can go nowhere and can only remain in a world where the other no longer exists, constantly seeking words to say while walking toward death.

By the time Honami Ichinose realized it, tears were already streaming down her face.

Then, she woke up in bed, fumbled for her phone, and found it was four in the morning. Today was the second day of school.

After being reborn for so long, Ichinose Honami once again dreamed of the most unbearable scene from her memory.

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On the second day of school, since it was the first day of formal classes, most of the class time was spent explaining the learning guidelines. The teachers of each course were so cheerful and friendly that it didn't feel like a preparatory school. However, all the students sitting around Kiyotaka Ayanokoji did not slack off and listened attentively and took notes.

Aside from Rokusuke Koenji, this guy ignored the teachers from the very first class, trimming his nails, fixing his bangs, and taking naps with his eyes closed. However, the teachers turned a blind eye to this behavior. Because of the teachers' indulgence and his threatening remarks during his self-introduction on the first day, even some A-class students who wanted to dissuade him from this behavior shook their heads and gave up after seeing the bulging muscles on his arms.

The morning classes ended quickly. A few minutes later, about half of the students in the class disappeared without a trace, mostly heading to the cafeteria in groups of two or three. Katsuragi Kohei was surrounded by five or six boys and girls, and Totsuka Yahiko's loud voice could be heard from a distance. Kushida Kikyo, on the other hand, chose to go to the courtyard to share her lunch with the other students who had brought their own.

"I'm thinking of going to the student cafeteria next, anyone want to come with me?"

The lines that Kiyotaka Ayanokouji could never have imagined were spoken so cheerfully that Yosuke Hirata, who stood up, quickly gathered many of the remaining students in the class. The girls made up a larger proportion of them, since in terms of appearance, Yosuke Hirata's appearance was much more pleasing to the eye than Kohei Katsuragi's bald head.

Although it was only the second day of school, three small groups had already begun to form in the class. Kiyotaka Ayanokouji casually raised his hand and joined Yosuke Hirata's group in the crowd.

The group headed to the student cafeteria in high spirits. Hirata Yosuke was very tactful; even Ayanokoji Kiyotaka, who was following at the back, was greeted by him in a friendly manner.

"Ayanokouji-san, are you planning to attend the club recruitment this afternoon?"

This is a notice broadcast after the morning classes ended. At 5 p.m. today, various clubs of Tokyo Advanced Educational High School will hold club information sessions at the First Stadium to recruit new members.

"I'm planning to join the soccer club. Would you like to come along, Ayanokouji-san? You look quite muscular; your upper arm muscles are clearly the result of training."

"Ha...yes, I'll consider joining if there's a suitable club."

Kiyotaka Ayanokoji glossed over the topic, and Yosuke Hirata didn't mind; he nodded and said:

"I heard that Katsuragi wants to participate in the student council recruitment."

"The student council's approval process seems to be the most difficult among all clubs. I hope Katsuragi-kun can succeed."

Kiyotaka Ayanokoji nodded, and Yosuke Hirata then started chatting with the others. Because the soccer club of Tokyo Advanced Educational High School had won several summer tournaments, he looked quite excited.

"The football club..."

After carefully considering Hirata Yosuke's suggestion, Ayanokouji Kiyotaka did indeed have the idea of ​​joining a club. After all, under the model of Tokyo Advanced Educational High School, clubs were almost his only general communication channel with students from other classes and even upperclassmen. They could play a significant role in both gathering information and expanding his network.

However, sports clubs seem to require a lot of time and energy to participate in club practices.

After a moment's thought, Kiyotaka Ayanokouji gave up on the idea of ​​joining a sports club. He tucked his hands into his sleeves, squinted, and decided to make a decision after the afternoon's presentation.

However, he had already vaguely set a goal in his mind.

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"Student Union?"

Honami Ichinose placed her plate on the table, put her hands together, and softly said, "I'm starting to eat." Then she heard Ryo Kitagawa sitting opposite her and asked in surprise.

"Yes, the student council."

Kitagawa Ryo methodically put the food on his plate into his mouth. A long queue had already formed at the window for the deluxe set meals in the student cafeteria, and a quick glance revealed quite a few students from Class 1-D.

So, to save time, Kitagawa Ryo only ordered a normal set meal. Although the dishes weren't lavish, they were enough to fill his stomach. Ichinose Honami chose a set meal that was even cheaper than Kitagawa Ryo's, and it was basically a home-style meal.

"Does Fanbo have any thoughts about joining the student council?"

Kitagawa Ryo repeated the question he had just asked, staring into Ichinose Honami's eyes, waiting for her answer.

"After all, Fanbo Junior High School also has a student council, and he served as the student council president for more than a year."

"Yes."

Mentioning the past, Honami Ichinose couldn't help but smile nostalgically. She took a sip of the miso soup in her bowl and said:

"If possible, I also plan to give it a try."

"Fanbo will definitely be fine."

Kitagawa Ryo nodded. After confirming that Ichinose Honami really wanted to join the student council, he felt relieved and continued to eat the food on his plate.

"I feel like I can buy my own ingredients and cook next time. Not only will I save some points, but the food might even taste better than here."

Honami Ichinose propped her head up and watched Ryo Kitagawa eat. Whenever she was near Ryo Kitagawa, her usually energetic voice would inexplicably drop three notes, becoming soft and coquettish.

"It's cold, stop for a moment."

Kitagawa Ryo looked up at Ichinose Honami with a hint of confusion. The other man extended a fair right hand, and his delicate fingers gently pinched a grain of rice stuck to Kitagawa's lips, then naturally put it into his own mouth.

This is probably a move that only Ichinose Honami could make.

This is because it's something her mother has done to her countless times since she was little, and Ichinose Honami has done it to her younger sister many times as well.

Coincidentally, Kitagawa Ryo and Hotaru also had quite a few similar interactions.

Therefore, compared to the ambiguity aspect, what the two people felt more deeply was something else, so they laughed together.

"When Ying used to eat..."

"Maki is like that too..."

They both started talking about their younger sisters at the same time, then stopped abruptly, looking slightly embarrassed.

"Three years of complete isolation is indeed quite a long time."

Ichinose Honami sighed.