In Tokyo: They are heavily dependent on me

Chapter 62. Mizukami-kun, please try calling me Master.

"Announcement of the disbandment of the Kendo Club?"

In the office after the fourth period in the morning.

Ms. Shoko looked serious as she carefully examined the letters left by the student council.

"Hmm... As a member of the kendo club, I had not received any related information beforehand. The decision to abolish the kendo club was too sudden. I have reason to suspect that this was a targeted action against me."

Kaoru sat in front of Shoko, her expression very serious.

Taking a sip of coffee, Shoko frowned slightly and asked this question.

"What's the basis for your judgment?"

"Shoko-sensei, you should know that Captain Yanagishita is very popular with boys. Many boys have pursued her, but she rejected them all."

High school teachers don't interfere too much in students' private lives, but Ms. Shoko is completely different.

Her attention to her students... was simply frighteningly excessive.

She didn't hesitate to set aside her status as a teacher to inquire about rumors about a certain positive-sounding character.

Watching a couple kiss after confessing their love amidst a large group of students.

I would linger a while when passing by the shoe section, curious about how the students who received love letters would react.

There were even rumors long ago that Ms. Shoko had reached an unprecedentedly high level on the school's forum, surfing the internet intensively every day, which was terrifying.

"Yes, I know."

Having heard about this, Shoko gestured for her to continue.

"Department Head Yanagi promised that anyone who could defeat her could become her boyfriend. After learning about this, those guys who had feelings for her all tried, but they all got beaten up. And then... you know what happened next, Ms. Shoko."

"So, Hoshino-san, you suspect... that someone is jealous that you became Yanagi-no-shita's boyfriend, and that's why they're retaliating against you in this way?"

"Yes, it seems like that's a possibility."

"I see."

What Hoshino said does make some sense.

Jealousy is a terrible thing. In Shoko's memory, it happened quite often that people abused their power to retaliate against others because of jealousy.

As a teacher, if she didn't intervene, the situation could very well escalate.

Yes, we should take this seriously.

"I will mention this to the principal."

"Thank you, Ms. Shoko."

After leaving the office, Kaoru returned to the classroom.

He sat back down, wondering if the young lady could easily resolve the matter, when a voice came from beside him.

"Hoshino-kun, you look unwell."

After using the restroom, Mizukami Orina tossed her hair, revealing a confident expression that suggested she knew everything.

Seeing that Kaoru remained silent, her confidence became even more apparent.

"I heard that Hoshino-kun was called to Shoko-sensei's office. They must have talked about some very serious topics. What happened? Did you make an unforgivable mistake and get expelled?"

"The kendo club is going to disband in two weeks. It was a decision made by the student council. I suspect someone is trying to get revenge on me. The person is probably someone from within the student council."

Mizukami, who had originally planned to make fun of Kaoru, seemed surprised upon hearing the news, her lips pursed together.

"I'd like to ask for your help. With your position, resolving this kind of matter only requires a single sentence. Besides, you seem to have a good relationship with Minister Yanagi no Shita; you wouldn't just stand by and do nothing, would you?"

Kaoru made no attempt to conceal her purpose, looking at her with a serious gaze.

If the young lady is willing to help, it will save him a lot of unnecessary trouble, and he won't have to argue with those guys in the student council.

She is an investor in the library, backed by a famous conglomerate, and has power and influence.

"Yes, Hoshino-kun is right. I certainly won't stand idly by."

He interlaced his fingers on the water, rested his elbows on the table, and placed his palm near her lips.

Kaoru seemed to see her laughing, an angry laugh.

"However, Hoshino-san, aren't you curious? If someone is deliberately targeting you, wouldn't you want to know who it is? You might not dwell on the fact that someone is sabotaging you behind your back, but Miss Mizukami would. She would personally find that annoying guy, watch fear spread across his face, make him repent, and make him beg for mercy."

"What you mean, Minakami-kun... is that you think this matter shouldn't be left like this, right?"

What do you think, Hoshino-kun?

Kaoru keenly sensed what she was thinking.

Within a year of its founding, the Kendo Club had not received a single new member, yet it has survived to this day.

Clearly, things are not as simple as they seem on the surface.

He guessed that all of this was inextricably linked to the power behind Liu Shizhi—the Minakami family.

Stirring up trouble in a way that is already established is undoubtedly an offense to the power behind her. As the only young lady in the family, Mizukami would certainly not allow anyone to affect the authority of the Mizukami family, which is why her face showed signs of being angered.

"I'll go to the student council and find out what happened."

Kaoru also has no intention of letting go of any guy who is prejudiced against him and retaliates in such a despicable way.

"You're very perceptive, Hoshino-kun. You can understand my inner thoughts and act on them without hesitation. None of my servants are as smart as you. If you're willing to be my servant, I will love you very gently and make you never want to leave me."

Mizukami looked at him with a smile.

A laugh that makes you feel like the temperature around you has suddenly dropped.

Xun felt somewhat fortunate that she was now on the same side as her.

"Mizukami-kun, don't get it wrong."

Xun stood up and tied her tie.

Feeling a little out of breath, he unbuttoned his shirt.

I put on my school uniform jacket and tucked my left hand into the sleeve.

"I'm simply annoyed by the guy who's been pulling dirty tricks behind my back, and I want to teach him a lesson. I have no intention of flattering you or becoming your servant."

"However, if you, Mizukami-kun, are willing to become my servant and call me master, such fun between husband and wife should be able to enhance your relationship. I believe I would be happy to do so."

He also put his other hand inside his coat.

Seeing his arrogant attitude of not taking himself seriously, Mizukami looked at him with great pity and stood up, intending to go to the student council with him.

"How pathetic. Such a thing will never come true. You'll live forever in your dream, poor Hoshino-kun."

"No, maybe. You'll never know if you'll like it until you try it yourself."

Kaoru changed into her coat and turned to look at the young lady's face.

"Mizukami-kun, please try calling me Master."

"Hoshino-kun, please die."