Chapter 9: The Annoying Special Order Department (Part 2)

Hey, don't twist the facts. It was clearly because of you that I had to do this. When did it become my idea? I have witnesses!

"...It seems like that might be the case..."

So, Ryuto can only give this vague response now, as he doesn't want to give up so easily. However, he quickly realizes the problem.

"Could it be?"

"Yes, this is the first job."

Arashi Manami says this with a smile on her face.

Hey, isn't this supposed to be a school matter? How did it become personal for you?

But now, I'm at a loss for words. She even has this move up her sleeve. This is definitely a combination of persuasion and threat. It's the famous carrot and stick approach, or maybe it's "first the gift, then the favor." No, this is definitely an overwhelming force. It's just pure coercion. Although I want to reject this, I have no excuse to refuse.

"Even if you don't succeed, it still counts as completing a job. There's no negotiation on this. Otherwise, there's no point in discussing."

Even so, Ryuto continues to negotiate, fighting until the end. Yes, the revolution is not yet successful, and comrades must continue to work hard.

"Of course."

With that, Arashi Manami smiles again.

I really don't understand what this person is thinking. Why not just pretend to work for a while and prove that it can't be done, then be done with it? It just so happens that I can complete one task. Well then, I have no choice but to agree with this in my heart.

"Besides this, is there anything else that needs special mention?"

"Well...? Let's officially start tomorrow morning. Here, this is the key to the department."

Arashi Manami hands the key to Ryuto.

Since the discussion is over, I'll leave now.

"Well, I'll be going then."

"You don't have to hurry!"

"..."

Without answering, Ryuto leaves straightaway.

Outside the studio, he sees a girl with short hair, an unknown senpai. He greets her briefly and goes out, although he notices that her expression is a bit strange...

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Next, our reporter, Dulong, will continue to follow and document the process.

In the hallway on the way back to the classroom, Ryuto seems a bit down, but it's understandable. Being burdened with such a frustrating task, anyone would feel unhappy. However, class meeting time is coming up, and no matter how unhappy he is, he can't skip it, or he'll get scolded again.

"Lord Ryuto."

Suddenly, a voice is heard, and when Ryuto sees who it is, he can't help but be surprised.

"Hiyori, what are you doing here?"

"Of course, I came to find Lord Ryuto."

"Well... how did you know I was here?"

"Because of this."

Saying that, Hiyori unfolds her hand, revealing a paper crane made of origami resting on her palm.

"This?"

What does this have to do with anything? That's quite a leap.

Hiyori starts to explain.

"This can connect with the practitioner's senses. Since just now, it has been following Lord Ryuto, and I used this to find you. After all, even here, there may be dangers. This is for the purpose of being able to respond to enemies at any time."

Wow, this is next-level stuff. It feels like I'm being monitored completely. I can't do anything bad anymore, not that I ever did.

"Why do you have a weird expression? Is something wrong?"

Seeing Hiyori's strange expression, Ryuto can't help but ask.

"It's nothing, let's go, Lord Ryuto."

Since she says so, let's go with that. So, the two of them return to the classroom.