Arisu Sakayanagi x Ayanokouji Kiyotaka [Classroom Of The Elite]

Stalemate

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"E-Eh...?"

"That is, unless, you trust us, of course."

"So... is that the reason why you transferred into Class A, Ayanokoji-kun?"

Well...

"It was one of the reason, Hirata."

He displays a faint smile,

"So... we can still form an alliance with Class A... huh?"

"I will be the bridge of our alliance, as I still somewhat consider myself a Class D student. That's why, I would like to help you, I guess."

The weak is something I have grown fond of since the last few days.

"So the letters... the transfer... it was all a part of your plan?"

I sigh,

"I can never formulate such an elaborate plan."

"Huh?"

"It was Arisu pulling the strings. I merely carry out her ideals."

"I see... but, even so. I'd like to consider this your brilliance... so...

Thank you, Ayanokoji-kun."

Maybe he's seen through my lies.

Or maybe he is just that glad.

Either way,

I suppose I should accept his gratitude.

"You're welcome..."

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Atop the surface of the recent farce,
Many believe that Arisu was the puppeteer of it all.

After all, no one can believe that a Class D student, who so happened to pique a certain maiden's interest, has any capabilities at all.

But, if there were any doubts, they would all be extinguished.

As I instructed Arisu to take the claim if anyone comes and asks.

I also do the same; shove the claim onto her.

Because despite such popularity boost,