Classroom of the elite vol 11.5 (C1 part 3)

Part 3

On March 23rd, one day before the graduation ceremony.

On the same night when the previous special exam ended, I make a call to someone.

"Hello ... This is Sakayanagi."

It was a calm adult voice. Who I'm calling is not Sakayanagi Arisu from the same grade as me ... But it's her father.

He is the former Chairperson of the Sakayanagi Council ... Which was confined due to the trap set by Tsukishiro. The one who appeared on the phone was of course Director Sakayanagi, but maybe he didn't remember my number.

"Sorry to disturb this late at night. It's me, Ayanokouji."

First of all ...,I introduce myself, with this he will understand who is invited to speak.

"Eh ...? Ayanokouji ...? Ayanokouji-kun huh?"

From his last name and voice, it seems that Chairman Sakayanagi understands that and looks very surprised. It's important for me ... To tell him immediately that I didn't call him just for a meaningless joke.

"I'm really sorry for this very sudden phone call."

"No ... No... I'm really surprised ...! How do you know that this is my number?"

"I found out from your daughter ..., she said that this is the number that I can use to contact the school."

When we returned together from the previous special exam, Sakayanagi immediately gave me the number when I asked her.

"Did the Director also notify his telephone number, to his daughter?"

He might not take his side ..., but when it comes to his child, he still thinks his daughter is cute.

(TLN: Kiyotaka uses the term that means a father is still a father, who loves his daughter whatever his position)

When I think like that ..., Chairman Sakayanagi's reaction was truly unexpected.

"Eh ...? Arisu ...? No..., even I didn't give my daughter, my own number." While surprised, he denied it.

"Actually, when and where did she get it ...?" Said Director Sakayanagi, while laughing happily.

From his explanation I do not feel any lies.

"Is the Director's phone number, usually hidden?"

"Of course all the teachers know it ... But... Are they the ones who told it to her?"

If that's the problem ..., it's not difficult to get it.

Maybe Sakayanagi saw him somewhere and then remembered. However ... There is one thing I'm curious about. Chairman Sakayanagi, he is a man who still maintains impartiality even though it is his beloved daughter, at least I don't think he's a man who will 'reach out' to anyone who beg and cry for help.

So ... Why does 'she' bother remembering that phone number? Looks like this isn't just for an emergency or for chatting ...

(TLN: 'reach out' the word from kiyo means to take sides / help)

When I asked Sakayanagi about the phone number ..., I remembered that she was very happy to give it to me ...

By any chance ... Sakayangi already thinks that one day I'll have a problem and need the telephone number for the School Director ... Huh?

"So ... How should I respond to you?"

Rather than how I got the number ..., maybe that is a more important thing to ask. Unilateral communication from a student, can't be helped if it's not welcomed properly ...

"It is forbidden to call the School Board Chairman, there is no rule that says such a thing right ...?"

At least I will confirm that beforehand. If I am told there are rules like that, then obviously I can't continue the conversation after this.

"Yes, that is true ... There is no such thing. Besides this call is not something I should reject too."

If so, then this can be continued.

"Personally ... I really want this phone call to end immediately. So ... What do you need from me?"

The other person may look confused, but did not intend to blame me.

This ... Maybe it's because there is no penalty for calling the School Board Chairman.

"Chairman Sakayanagi, now you have been accused of fraud ..., but I believe it's not true right ...?"

"This is really not what students would normally do, and also really straight to the point. Anyway this is not a question that students should ask their School Board Chairman right?"

He responded to my question by avoiding it subtly huh?

But ... This is a very important thing to be able to move on to other important talks. It's better to hold it here for a while.

"If possible ... Can you answer it?"

"Ayanokouji-kun ... I don't know what your purpose is. But I can't answer that. I don't need to explain the reason right ...?"

"Because it's not something a student should hear, huh?"

"That's right ... It's a story that has nothing to do with you"

What happened to Chairman Sakayanagi, whether it was the situation or his position ..., was basically not something related to school students.

That said, rejection like that is normal.

"I fully understand that well. But there are circumstances that require me to ask this."

First of all ... It's necessary for Chairman Sakayanagi to know my current situation.

"I don't know what the situation is. I don't know, but you are a student of this school. Whether it's Ayanokouji or Arisu, students have nothing to do. You didn't misunderstand that right ...?"

Instead of handling me as children who don't know anything, Chaiman Sakayanagi politely explained it to me.

From his attitude, I can see that he is a good man.

"Of course ... I personally also think the relationship between myself and Chairman Sakayanagi is only limited to school students and parties from the school. If there is, then it should not be more than that."

More than anyone ... I really don't want that special status.

"In this case, this call should be over. I'll think today's thing didn't happened--"

"Not ... If only that cannot eliminate this [Foreign Object]."

With that one word, I intend to give a sign to Chairman Sakayanagi to understand all the situations that exist.

"What do you mean now there are 'foreign object' among us ...?"

"That's right ... The foreign object I meant was Tsukishiro's Substitute Director."

And also not to take the direction in circles ... It's better to just get to the point.

"What exactly has Tsukishiro-kun done ...?"

Although only a little ..., but the tone of his voice changed.

Because that foreign object Tsukishiro was in his mind, he should want to follow this conversation.

"In a test that is very important for students to show each other their abilities. Substitute Director Tsukishiro uses his influence to provide various distractions. Do you know about this Chief Sakayanagi ...?"

"I don't know what you are talking about. What do you mean Tsukishiro interfered in the exams? What actually happened ...?"

On the surface, Chairman Sakayanagi looks like someone who doesn't know anything.

If he doesn't understand what I mean, then it's a natural reaction.

"Chairman Sakayanagi is suspected of wrongdoing, and it is also the act of the acting chairman Tsukishiro. Maybe it is because he thinks that Chairman Sakayanagi, who values ​​fairness, is too much trouble."

There it seems that Chairman Sakayanagi is thinking about something.

Although this is related to Whiteroom ..., but I'm just a student. Not the right person to talk about adult situations.

But, if everything is caused by me, then the story will be different.

However, Chairman Sakayanagi should have realized that.

As long as there is no actual damage, the top management cannot take any action.

"Why would Tsukishiro do all this? From the start, that person has a high position. I guess he doesn't need to bother just to get me down, giving a distraction to the exam ...? I don't feel he needs to do that."

This is the last confirmation. Confirm whether he is eligible to exchange information on an equal basis with me.

"Tsukishiro's goal is to secretly expel me. That's why he came to this school."

I will let him understand what I really mean by that.

"If there is no evidence, then this is a questionable statement."

"I know this, but I don't have time to bargain with you leisurely. Because 'that man' is a person who uses any means to achieve his goals."

(TLN: 'that man' here he is talking about his father)

It also depends on how far the Chairwoman knows about my father.

If it's a weak relationship .., then it's hard that reality is born.

However, I was able to estimate during this phone call. Chairman Sakayanagi know about my father, and really understands him very well.

"Sensei ... Did your father do all this just to bring you back...?"

Yes, the line that can be used as a basis. And truth... Now he says it.

Even though I haven't said that my father was behind Tsukishiro. And that also became proof without me having to confirm it.

(Tln: confirmation here is about the relationship / closeness between Kiyo's father and Sakayanagi's father)

"Earlier you said there was obstructive in the final exam. Then does that mean there have been losses incurred ..?"

Of course Chairman Sakayanagi did not know about the events behind the previous special examination.

If he found out ... ... Then he should have done something before.

"I'll explain it in detail."

In the previous special exam ... Tsukishiro took over the system, then changed my answer.

He took one win, only to eliminate my protection points.

Only one win ... Even if only one.

That is cheating which affects the whole school year.

If only we got this one win ... Our class could approach a higher class.

When I explained what happened at that time ...the response slowly weakened.

Just to get one student out, he used all the means to do that.

And also ... It won't end there.

Intend this attack as a start. And it will continue until a student named Ayanokouji Kiyotaka drops out of this school.

"And ... That's how it is... Do you believe it...?"

If that is just the usual nonsense of a student, what do you want to say about it?

But ... Chairman Sakayanagi know about my father ... And also know about my past.

He certainly can draw conclusions about all this. Whether it has happened or not.

"I can't help but believe that your father sent people into school just to get you out ... I heard about the introduction of the new system but ... I didn't expect all that to just get you out ...!"

Although it is nominally for schools and students. But actually that's just one of the ways to drop me out.

"To bring Ayanokouji-kun back ... He doesn't care about anything... I think I understand why you contact me ... This is something a student can't do anything about to change it."

I had guessed that he would say that when he heard my situation.

"Can I consider ... If you are asking me for help?"

"Almost."

I obediently admit it.

An eye for an eye and a tooth for a tooth. To fight the school can only be opposed by school personnel.

Because it was normal, there was no way to win against Tsukishiro who was the School Director.

"But, before you can you tell me ... No ... Confirm one thing."

"What is that..?"

I'll get ready for it ... Whether it's something I can answer, or I can't answer.

"In the face of Tsukishiro who can intervene even with the test results, this is a very tough fight for you for sure ...! You decided to ask me for help because you know, if this continues it will make you cornered. Even so why do you look very calm ...? "

Then he continued.

"If you misunderstand .., then I'm saying, I no longer have a position, or confidence in meeting your expectations."

I know what he means. 'Can Chairman Sakayanagi's words make Tsukishiro stop? If you call me because of that then you are mistaken.' That's what he wants to say.

"Right now ... I am facing fraud charges. So I am also in a difficult position. If you get your hopes up, then I will be in trouble." He thought I was in too much of a hurry ... Which is why he clearly emphasized that part.

"That might be true ... If this is just a call for help, maybe so."

"What do you mean ...?"

"During this time ... I lived in this school trying not to over-attract attention. From school registration I always wanted to spend three years of my school as an ordinary student."

Coming from the bottom of my true heart. That is my goal from the first day of school entry.

"For the first time in my life. I have my own goals ... And try to make it happen."

"Yeah ... I really understand that well... That's why I accept you."

I don't know the situation, but I'm very grateful for that.

"But ... If I let the Substitute Director constantly intervene... Then the foundation of this school could collapse. This time I was saved because of the 'protection points', but if the incident happened again then my expulsion could not be avoided."

Of course ... Tsukishiro will use his position to use methods that will exceed my expectations.

If I deal with it half-heartedly, then i won't be able to counterattack the school's cheating.

In other words ... It won't work if I take the same attitude.

"Isn't that why you asked for my help ...? Or is it different?"

"My purpose in calling Chairman Sakayanagi is not to ask you to stop Tsukishiro. If your opponent uses the [Defeat from a distance] strategy, then I will also take corresponding actions. As a result ... it might involve the school in chaos."

(TLN: [Defeat from a distance] or [Breaks the Rules] can't really decide)

"I understand ... So that's why you called me..."

"Yes ... When there are unexpected events... I want an important person behind me."

This is not a conversation to ask for help to get rid of Tsukishiro, but to eliminate the bad influence given by Tsukishiro.

When someone tries to stab you with a sharp object that makes you strike back because of that, you need the existence of someone who can prove that it was a proper self-defense.

At that time, assistance from the school was definitely needed. And Chairman Sakayanagi's existence could become a 'trump card' when that happened.

(Personally: again and again Kiyo got 2 trump cards. The way he talks is the same as he said the existence of Horikita brother could be a trump card lol)

If Tsukishiro's false accusation could be cleared, he might return to being the School Director.

After I clear the false accusations directed at him, Chairman Sakayanagi might also welcome this.

But there is some hesitation about whether to place hope on the children. It is very important for me to eliminate this hesitation.

"But can you really stop Tsukishiro? It seems impossible if there is only one student."

"It's true, with the authority as Chairman, Tsukishiro is very troublesome. But unlike the students, He will not be punished in the exam. And that point is the biggest difference."

Also ... He can't just come out, because he won't let an open attack like that.

Which means the existence of cheating which he can freely use at any time.

"For now ... As long as Tsukishiro doesn't attack me first, then I'll wait to make a move."

"Will you be able to withstand his attack ...?"

"I have several methods for that ... First of all, at least I will expand my defenses."

If it was an order from that man ..., then Tsukishiro shouldn't have much time.

If it takes a year or two to get me out, then there won't be any meaning to him coming here. It's likely the battle will begin in late April this spring. Attack and defense will be centered there. And if I can survive it, then Tsukishiro will come out on his own. When forced into despair, he can only resort to tough means.

"Time constraints is that guy's only and biggest weakness."

When that time comes, I will be fully prepared for the challenge.

"I don't think this is what a student should say to relevant people in the school. It's normal for ordinary people to get angry because of hearing this. But ... I don't know why if it's from Sensei's son strangely I can accept that. "

"If it's someone who deserves respect then I will definitely maintain an attitude of respect for him. But if it's adults who forcibly interfere in the battle of the students, then I won't give mercy."

Chairman Sakayanagi did not answer but decided to listen.

"Although it is said to be unforgivable, how do you plan to stop Tsukishiro obstruction activities?"

He wanted to know how to expand the defense. What to do has been decided. To prevent wrongdoing, we must also use school personnel.

"The first thing we need is school persons who can fight against Tsukishiro. As long as you can strengthen his surveillance, you can limit his freedom at once, so that he cannot act as easily as that time."

Not providing convenience to the opponent, is an important action, whatever the battle. It's also a strategy that can't be avoided. I don't need someone who has authority. But I need someone who has courage.

"Yeah ... I think so too, if it's not like this then we can't start."

Apparently Chairman Sakayanagi also began to understand what i was looking for.

I don't understand very well about the state of the school ... Who can be trusted and who can't be trusted.

Is there someone with justice who can face Tsukishiro, a man of high office. A teacher who won't take Tsukishiro's side.

On the other side of the phone, Chairman Sakayanagi was lost in thoughts.

The person to be chosen is very important to determine the fate that will happen next ..., no one knows that better than Chairman Sakayanagi himself.

"You already know about your homeroom teacher, Chabashira-Sensei ... Right? She is the person I asked to look after you."

"Yes ... It seems like she already understands about my situation huh...?"

"Yes, in this absurd story she is quite an understanding person."

Of course, Whether it Can be used or not is another thing.

"I think ... People who know my situation won't be able to ignore it. If she is a teacher who can be trusted then that is the best."

I don't think anyone would believe the story of my father dropping Chairman Sakayanagi just to make his son drop out of school and the story of manipulating school exams just for that. But if Chabasira knew this, she would understand.

"If so then ..." After thinking for a while, Chairman Sakayanagi gave a response.

"Looks like class 1A teacher Mashima-Sensei is the right person. After all, he is also responsible for your class 1 exam. More than anyone thinks of his students. He is a very amazing teacher who prioritizes the interests of children."

"This unreasonable story is told whether he can understand the truth."

"I don't know if that ... I don't think he will understand that quickly. But ... If he knows this truth, then he will definitely be on his student's side. I guarantee it. He is a person not subject to power and only clinging to his beliefs. Alone."

If there is no one better than him. Then I have nothing to complain about.

On the contrary ... If I get close to a teacher like that, then that's a good thing.

"You can depend on Chabashira-Sensei. It shouldn't be difficult to connect the story."

"I understand ... Mashima-Sensei, ok ... First, I will try to start talking to Chabashira-Sensei."

"But it's not easy you know ... Lots of eyes are staring at school, surveillance cameras are everywhere too. You have to be careful choosing where and when to meet."

Tsukishiro won't be watching over me all the time. Even so, it doesn't hurt for me to be vigilant. If I meet Mashima-Sensei in secret then that doubt cannot be avoided.

I don't know where he used to be, but under certain circumstances Tsukishiro can move freely. If i accidentally run into him in the corner, then I can't help but laugh at it.

"Do you have some advice? If there is maybe I can move more easily."

I asked for advice from Chairman Sakayanagi who knew more than anyone at this High School.

"If you move fast ... Then how about after the graduation sea is over? Grade 3 students and teachers will participate in a graduation ceremony. And every year the head of the school board will surely attend. In other words Tsukishiro is also certain will participate, whether he is interested or not, but he has to fulfill that obligation.

"If he ignores his responsibilities, then the school will criticize him right ...?"

"It is true..."

To be able to move freely, Tsukishiro must play a better man than Chairman Sakayanagi.

In other words it was the moment where he streamlined his surveillance.

"Doesn't the homeroom teacher of Class 1 participate?"

"The graduation ceremony on the surface lasted only about 1 hour but last year was extended to 90 minutes. If the two teachers went away for about 20 or 30 minutes then there would be no significant problems. Besides, it was normal to leave, because basically this is specifically for 3rd grade teachers only. "

Looks like the best time to hold a secret meeting during the celebration of the event huh ..?

"The place ... How about the reception room? Because there is no surveillance camera in the reception room. Using it is the best choice."

In other words this will not leave a meaningful trail.

I also can't allow teachers to come to the student dormitory.

"I don't mind that suggestion at all."

I agree to bring this conversation to that place.

"The first step, I will easily be able to contact Chabashira-Sensei, but you will decide how far you will tell. If you cannot persuade them, then I think you must give up on this."

"It was more than enough."

If it's a call from Chairman Sakayanagi then Chabashira and also Mashima can't just ignore it.

It can be said that through this call, I can get the maximum help I can get.

"Once again, sorry for calling late at night."

"It's okay ... Oh yeah, just for the last time. Can I ask something inappropriate?"

"Inappropriate?"

"I'm really very happy if you dream of a normal life in this school. But, what about after graduation? What will you do? Where are you going?" Said Chairman Sakayanagi.

"I don't know to what extent you understand this. But my destiny has been decided."

"... It means..."

That reaction is enough.

"After graduating, I will return to Whiteroom, after that I will take the path of leadership there. That man raised me until now ... All for that."

If I leave this school, then no protective wall will protect me. It's not difficult to find a cheap one-bedroom apartment or whatever, which is close to Whiteroom so I can go back anytime.

"You have accepted that destiny, but above all, you still come here huh ..?"

"Because of that ..., I will continue to protect 3 years at this school."

Simply put, I'm in puberty. Refuse my father's orders. And do what I want to do.

"I pray that this school will become a memory you will never forget."

"I mean it like that. Thank you very much."

After the call with Chairman Sakayanagi, I took a breath.

There is a part that I don't know how far he can be trusted ..., but he's definitely not on Tsukishiro's side at least.

His daughter who is a student, and I am in the same grade as her might be my advantage.