Classroom Of The Elite Year 2 Volume 9

Part 1

The four of us, who had finished checking in at the karaoke reception, were led to the designated booth.

As the guest, I was escorted to the back, where Watanabe, Kanzaki, and the boys were already seated.

We couldn't just sit there without ordering anything, so we all casually ordered drinks.

"So, are we going to sing something right away... or not?"

Watanabe picked up the microphone from the table and jokingly directed the tip towards Kanzaki like he was conducting an interview.

Kanzaki, who wasn't as comfortable with this kind of light-hearted banter (like myself) made a troubled or angry face before lightly swiping the microphone away with his hand.

"I'm sorry, but can we leave that for later?"

"...Yeah, you're right."

Watanabe shrinks back dejectedly and retracts the microphone.

"First of all, I've already explained the details of today's discussion to Himeno, but the other two are hearing it for the first time. As I said before Ayanokoji arrived, everything that will be discussed here is privileged and not a word of it will be uttered to anyone else. Can we all agree to that?"

It seemed that Kanzaki had already informed them that this conversation would be confidential before allowing them to accompany us.

"Yeah. No matter what we talk about, we promise to keep it a secret, right?"

"Mmm. No problem."

Including Amikura, it seems both of them take pride in their tight-lippedness.

However, it seemed that Kanzaki still didn't fully trust those two despite their assurances.

"Sorry, but I'm still doubtful."

As if to prove his point, Kanzaki conveyed his thoughts without concealing anything.

"Oi Oi..... Then what are we supposed to do?"

Watanabe also had misgivings about this situation, he was still suspected even after promising not to tell anyone else.

However, based on the implications of the forthcoming conversation, Kanzaki's judgement is correct.

If it was just about 'crossing the bridge safely', he could have refused to let Watanabe and Amikura come along, who followed out of curiosity.

But he didn't.

Instead, he meticulously confirmed their intentions, using it as a way to test their resolve.

Kanzaki is likely taking a gamble here, his doubts were a testament to his desire to trust and rely on them.

"Should we sign a document or something? 'I swear not to speak a word of this to anyone else' like that?"

"I see. A written contract, that's a viable option. It's feasible to even record it on a portable device too."

By having them pledge not to speak of this in front of a camera and threatening punishment for any breach of trust.

It's one way to ensure they won't talk. Without hesitation, Kanzaki took out his cellphone and placed it on the table, almost flaunting it.

"Are you being serious? I have to admit, that would make me a little uneasy."

Amikura responded, displaying a hint of repulsion, finding it hard to believe a fellow classmate would suggest such a thing.

"Didn't I tell you? We're here today to have an important conversation with Ayanokoji. I believe that if this conversation is leaked, it could have immeasurable consequences later on."