What If I Told Tomori-san, The Girl Who's Cold Only Towards Me, That I Knew Her Secret Account? - V2 Chapter 9.2

Scenario 2

“How long have you known that?”

With a remarkably mature attitude, Seira Hirowatari, dressed in a black dress, inquired.

“I had a feeling you were up to something when you asked me for a favor right from the start. It became decisively strange when I met you at the pool.”

“Oh, I also thought it was a little unnatural.”

“Right, it’s a weird coincidence that Seira showed up just when Kazami and I were together, and she was with Sadaoka, who used to bully Kazami in the past.”

Seira probably has a collaborator.

She likely used that person to figure out that Tomori and I, and even Chifuyu, would be going to Yomisaka Land.

Given the circumstances, it’s the only logical conclusion.

Furthermore, using that collaborator—.

“After I became Tomori’s partner, you found out that Kazami was troubled.”

” ….. “

“And you decided to use that fact. You intentionally said things that would provoke Kazami, getting her into a fight. And by having Sadaoka present beforehand, I escalated the situation.”

” ….. “

“Sadaoka is interested in Seira, and he had a history with Kazami. You anticipated that if you manipulated things properly, Kazami would clash with him. Furthermore, didn’t you even predict the scenario where Tomori would stop the fight?”

Of course, this is just one of the storylines Seira came up with.

(She must have prepared many possibilities.)

Among those, she chose the one that best suited the situation and manipulated the stage.

Yes, Seira Hirowatari is the complete opposite of Azusa Tomori.

She moves others with meticulously crafted strategies and honed acting skills to solve problems.

Like a puppeteer controlling a puppet show.

Just as she manipulates puppets with strings, she deftly moves others according to her intentions.

It is this kind of talent that allowed her to take over the leadership after I left Kazarina. Truly, Kazarina’s brain.

Her combat abilities might be low, but it’s okay because there are others who specialize in that area.

“After the rain falls, earth hardens.”

She said that earlier, but Seira’s goal is to break Tomori and Kazami’s relationship once and then mend it. And to create a stronger bond than before. If she does that—.

“Azusa-chan will be able to open her heart to Chifuyu-chan. It’s a rational decision, don’t you think?”

“Ah… but spreading rumors all around the academy that Kazami and Tomori had a fight, isn’t that going a bit too far?”

“… I was surprised. To think that it was noticed to that extent.”

“The speed at which the rumors spread was excessively fast, no matter how you look at it.”

“You’re truly perceptive, Kei. I don’t want you to misunderstand, but I—”

” I know you weren’t trying to belittle anyone. You wanted to put Tomori’s best friend in a crisis, and you hoped that would make me move even more desperately to save the partner’s best friend.”

“——Everything is correct.”

Applause resonated, like offering praise.

“I had a lot of other plans to patch things up, but I’m glad you’re on board.”

“Don’t talk nonsense. You should have been convinced that I would definitely move.”

“Kimitaka is kind, after all. As the student council president, I just wanted to solve the problems that the academy’s hero faced. Azusa-chan had no friends she could open her heart to except you. It would have been a major issue for Aisu Academy if she had collapsed.”

“But is it really okay for the student council president to engage in these covert activities?”

“You’re equally guilty, aren’t you, Troublemaker-kun? You perfectly saw through my plan yet didn’t expose Azusa-chan and Chifuyu-chan. Instead, you used them to make them reconcile.”

“That is…”

“It’s a cool-headed judgment to the point where I want to hug and praise you immediately. Hey, Kei? Why don’t you come back to Kazarina? The whole team misses you. Of course, I miss you the most.”

” ….. “

“As a childhood friend, as the student council president, as the leader of Kazarina, I sincerely believe this. Your intelligence is too precious to let smolder away at the academy.”

“Sorry, Hiroto-san.”

I can’t go back to Kazarina.

Even if everyone on the team forgives me, I can’t forgive myself.

For the mistakes I made, the ones Kei made. And besides—

“Right now, I am Azusa Tomori’s partner.”

I state it clearly.

Upon hearing my answer, Seira seems to accept it, nodding with a gentle expression.

“Got it. But if you ever feel like coming back, just let me know, okay? We’ll give you a grand welcome. Big sis will be happy to have you back.”

“I’ll keep that in mind.”

“By the way… sigh. Azusa-chan is so lucky. To have Kimitaka feel this strongly about her. I’m so jealous.”

“Then how about you settle it with a fight?”

“Huh? Are you suggesting a duel for Aiyu’s sake? Like I said before, Azusa-chan—”

“Don’t worry. Tomori will… No, she’ll become Seira’s opponents soon.”

“What…!?”

For the first time today, Seira’s expression falters.

She realized that my words are an unmistakable declaration of war.

“I see. I didn’t predict this development.”

“You said it’s a waste to let me smolder away at the academy, but from now on, it won’t be so easy.”

“Indeed, Kimitaka. Tonight has been quite eventful, and it’s a pity I couldn’t dance with you at the prom…”

‘I’m sure there will be more exciting things to come.’

‘Everyone’s Admiration’ said with a gorgeous smile on her face.