Yuuichi's daily life in COTE

Chapter 2.3

Just one day left until the meeting between Sudou and Class C.

With the cooperation of Horikita and Yo, Sakura's testimony, and the actions of Hirata and Kushida, our whole class felt encouraged and courageous. It could be said that we were united. However, it was evident that we lacked solid and irrefutable evidence, and proving Sudou's innocence still seemed difficult. Our discussion would determine the outcome.

Ike: Man, it's so hot today...

I never thought about global warming more than when I stepped out of an air-conditioned building. Considering that I would suffer every day until August, my mood remained low. As I walked out of the dormitory lobby, the hot and humid air attacked me. Enduring the pain of my burning skin, I walked along the school path lined with green and lush trees. However, something was different today. There was something on the bulletin board on the landing of the stairs, a little ahead of the shoe lockers. An article on the board said they were looking for students with information related to Sudou and Class C.

Yuuichi: Mhmm...
Obviously, someone was trying to help. It was genuinely welcome because we ourselves hadn't considered the possibility of taking such measures. This mysterious person was focused on action. Moreover, even though the bulletin board message itself might seem like a weak effort, the author also wrote that they would be willing to give points to helpful informants. In that case, even apathetic students would pay attention.
As I scrutinized the message, I was quite impressed....

"Good morning, Katagiri-kun!!!" Did a girl with blonde or pink hair say from behind me?

Yuuichi: Um, hello? I said with uncertainty in my voice. In reality, I already understood more or less what was going on. This is what Horikita meant by cooperation with Class B, and obviously, I know who this girl is - Honami Ichinose, the leader of her class.

Ichinose: Oh, sorry. Ahem, I'm Honami Ichinose, the representative of Class B, and this guy to my left is Kanzaki Ryuji. Nice to meet you, Katagiri-kun.

Yuuichi: The pleasure is mine, Ichinose-san, Kanzaki-kun.
Offering a handshake to each of them.

Yuuichi: I saw the notice on the bulletin board. Did you post it, Ichinose?

Ichinose joined me in looking at the bulletin board. She seemed very interested.

Ichinose: Hmm. I see, I see. So there's this method too.

Yuuichi: Did you post this, Kanzaki-kun?

Kanzaki: Yes, I did, and I put it up on Friday. Is there a problem?

Yuuichi: Oh, no. Not at all. Actually, I'm quite thankful.

Ichinose: How did it go, Kanzaki-kun? Did you get any reliable information?

Kanzaki: Unfortunately, I haven't received any useful information.

Ichinose: I see. Well, shall we check the bulletin board?

Yuuichi: The bulletin board? Did you put up another notice?

Ichinose had a slight smile on her face, indicating it was something else.

Ichinose: Have you ever visited the school's website? There's a message board there. I requested people to come forward with information. I said that if someone witnessed a violent incident at our school, I'd like to know about it.

After saying that, Ichinose showed us the screen of her phone. On it, there was a message seeking witnesses, along with a count of the number of people who had seen it. The displayed number was still in the dozens, but it was much more efficient than asking people directly. Moreover, the message posted on the homepage offered compensation to witnesses and people with useful information. "Oh, as for the points, don't worry. We decided to do that ourselves. Besides, it might be difficult for us to get new information now. Ah!"