Sensei is a Problem Child but the Strongest (6) - 35

"Hah~ I failed, didn't I, Nagisa-chan?"

"......"

Nagisa, who had asked for help in finding the traitor, was quickly rejected. Sensei, who had confidently declared his intentions while fluttering the haori of the Hyakkayouran, immediately left the Tea Party room.

"Maybe they're really not there?"

"... If they're not there, that's an even bigger problem. Perhaps they're an outsider altogether. If that's the case, we won't be able to find the culprit who murdered Seia-san. We won't be able to... avenge her."

"......"

Since it was actually Mika who caused this incident, Mika was carrying a very uncomfortable feeling in her heart. Although the execution was carried out by Arius, Mika had helped with everything, including the structure of Seia's residence and access to Trinity.

If the perpetrator was Azusa, then Mika was the one who helped with the rest. Therefore, Mika felt tormented even just hiding the truth and turning a blind eye in front of Nagisa.

"How about leaving this matter entirely to Sensei, Nagisa-chan?"

"We can't do that. Did you become weak-hearted because of the last incident, Mika-san? I haven't."

During the time with Sensei when he was in Seia's form, Mika had forgotten her guilt for a while and had a happy time. It was the same for Nagisa. But because of that, she missed Seia even more.

Therefore, although she was grateful to Sensei for giving her a dream-like time, even if it was brief... she had to catch the culprit even more. Therefore, since Sensei was uncooperative, saying that there was no traitor... she had no choice but to interfere with the Make-Up Work Club.

"The exam is in two days... Let's change the time to dawn."

"Is that okay?"

"We'll set it in Gehenna's lawless zone. We'll double the scope of the test and raise the cut-off line even higher. Also, we'll cause an explosion at the exam site, like an accident, to blow away the exam papers."

"Isn't that... a bit too harsh?"

"Mika-san. There are three exams. If we show this kind of example in the second exam, won't Sensei also realize the seriousness of the situation? If those four don't pass by the third exam, they'll be expelled. If he cares about the students, he'll definitely find the traitor."

After spending time with Sensei as Seia, Nagisa became even more determined. She was filled with a burning desire to catch the culprit and give them the punishment they deserved.

The more Nagisa was like that, the more Mika's heart ached.

At that time, Sensei had left the Tea Party building and was heading to the annex... when he was stopped for an inspection by a Justice Task Force student patrolling the area.

"What brings a student from Hyakkiyako, and from the Hyakkayouran at that, here?"

"Ah, Hasumi-san~ It's been a while!"

"...? ...Could it be, Sensei?"

"Yes, it's me!"

And that student was none other than Hasumi.

"I heard that you were in charge of the Make-Up Work Club... but this time, you're a Hyakkiyako student. I apologize. Only the Tea Party knows what form Sensei will take..."

The Justice Task Force doesn't know about Sensei's constitution. At most, only Hasumi, one of the students who first met Sensei, and Tsurugi, who heard about it from Hasumi, know.

"How is Koharu doing?"

"Yes! She still has a long way to go, but she's a hard worker! If she takes the mock test this time, she'll definitely be able to pass the exam!"

"Is that so, that's good to hear..."

"By the way, do you usually patrol alone?"

"...Ahem, sometimes I do."

"I see. Then~ since we've met, how about we have a snack together?"

"...Well, if Sensei is suggesting it, I can't refuse."

Hasumi, who was planning to secretly eat a snack while patrolling alone, thought of this as a chance to do so without getting caught and inwardly cheered.

If Tsurugi saw her doing this after she said she was on a diet, she would be furious.

"Candy apple~ This is delicious! And tanghulu too~ There are so many different desserts! Street snacks are the best!"

"Well, this is nice too. But... is it okay for you to eat like that?"

"Yes? What do you mean?"

"That, you might gain weight..."

"Hehe~ You don't have to worry about that~ I have a constitution where I don't gain weight easily, you see? Also, since my body changes every day, I don't have to worry about gaining weight~"

"............"

"Hmm? What's wrong, Hasumi-san? Aren't you going to eat it? That 5-scoop ice cream will melt, you know?"

Hasumi felt it. The emotions of jealousy and anger. It was pure arrogance. Seeing Sensei's perfect S-line in front of her, Hasumi felt humiliated.

Still, she ate the ice cream because it was melting. She decided to go on a diet again...

"Oh my, they're selling extra-large gelato over there! It's the size of a soccer ball!"

"..."

Hasumi ended up postponing her diet until tomorrow.

Time passed... and it was the day before the exam.

A notice arrived a little after 4 PM.

"Wh-What is this!?"

Hifumi, as the head of the club, was shocked when she received the notice from the Tea Party. The sudden increase in the scope of the exam, the higher cut-off line, and the exam starting at midnight... Moreover, the exam location was Gehenna's lawless zone.

"This... is basically telling us to die. The lawless zone of Gehenna at 3 AM. It's famous for having the most delinquents, and we're taking an exam there. In the first place, for us Trinity students to go to Gehenna without permission..."

Hanako looked down at the notice with a look of contempt for the Tea Party's, for Nagisa's, petty and mean-spirited tactics. Just when they had finally reached a paradise where they could have a normal school life, instead of a snake pit... she didn't expect to be interfered with like this.

"A-A lawless zone... Won't this accidentally start a war!?"

"For now, we have no choice but to go heavily armed."

Koharu was very anxious, and Azusa immediately prepared her weapons.

The atmosphere in Trinity was unusually noisy today. Because of that, Azusa had been preparing weapons since this morning...

Creak~!!!

The classroom door opened forcefully. Everyone looked there, and there was a somewhat sparkling female student.

"Superhero Reisa has arrived!!! This is the place! The place where Kyouyama Kazusa is!"

"...Wh-Who are you?"

"Hmm? Aha! Are you just regular students? But don't worry now! Because I, the superhero Uzawa Reisa, have arrived!"

"That badge... You're from a vigilante group."

Hifumi was flustered by Reisa's sudden intrusion, but Hanako calmly looked at Reisa, saw the vigilante group's badge, and nodded.

"Um... It's almost time for Sensei to come, so can you leave?"

When Koharu carefully asked, Reisa shook her head strongly.

"No! Right here in this annex, I heard a rumor that my fated archnemesis, Cath Palug is here! Until I meet her, I absolutely-"

"Hey."

"! That voice, you've finally shown yourself! Cat-"

"Come out."

Reisa flinched and stepped back at the cold voice.

Cath Palug... no, Sensei, who seemed to be in a very bad mood, entered the classroom. Then, he glared coldly at the notice Hifumi was holding...

"Everyone, did you hear?"

"Ah... About the exam."

"Yes... I know you all studied hard and put in a lot of effort. So... don't be discouraged by these petty tricks. You all worked harder than anyone else. That process is what's important."

Sensei patted Hifumi's shoulder, took the notice, and walked to the back of the classroom.

Rip...!

Then, Sensei tore up the notice.

"Getting results is important, but... the most important thing is how you get to the end. Should you be frustrated by such crude tricks? Should you despair? Should you be afraid? So what if it's the Tea Party, so what if it's the student council president? I'm here behind you."

""......""

"I'll take responsibility for everything. So, we're going... to take the exam. It's okay if you don't pass this time. It's okay if you fail. The important thing is to not give up. If you give up because of something this ridiculous, you'll be looked down upon. Our efforts will be ridiculed. So, shouldn't we show them? Our will."

The shredded notice went into the trash can, and Sensei grinned. The Make-Up Work Club members nodded.

Sensei then headed out of the classroom. As he passed by Reisa, who was standing awkwardly by the classroom door, he patted her shoulder and said.

"Sorry, let's talk later, Reisa."

"...Okay."

Seeing Sensei's smirk, Reisa felt her heart flutter for some reason.

Sensei then took out his phone and called someone.

{Security communications, this is FOX Platoon leader, Shichido Yukino.}

"Mobilize only 10 platoons of SRT. The mission is simple. Go to the Gehenna lawless zone that I'll tell you about and secure the exam site. You can arrest any delinquents who come near."

"...Yes, I understand."

"Phew... Yeah, let's see this through to the end, Nagisa. I'm Sensei, I won't easily fall for a student's tricks."

Sensei led the Make-Up Work Club members and walked down the street.

Before they knew it, posts were uploaded to the community. Soon after, Kronos also published an article.

{The legendary delinquent Cath Palug has been revived!}

{Another legend has returned! Is it because of the escape of her senior, the legendary delinquent Kurihama Akemi!?}

{The legendary delinquent of middle school is now a high school student! Can the two legendary high school delinquents coexist!?}

Kazusa, who was eating cake at a cafe, collapsed after clutching the back of her neck when she saw the article. And...

"Oh my... Has our cute junior started being active again? Is this a declaration of war against me?"

The article was also seen by... the living legend. The legendary delinquent Akemi saw it... and she grinned as she did a deadlift.