Chapter 197: The Stalker's Miserable Fate!
"That disgusting bastard was secretly taking pictures, yet every photograph not only avoided Airi's gaze but came out extremely clear. That means he's either skilled at photography or he's done this kind of thing many times before."
"I don't think Airi is his only victim. Search his room, phone, and computer, and I'm certain you'll find evidence that he's repeatedly photographed other girls without their knowledge."
Yuto looked toward Chairman Sakayanagi.
"Old man, if he's repeatedly committed this kind of offense, would that count as serious?"
"If what you're saying is true, then yes. It would constitute serious misconduct, and the school would severely punish him on behalf of the victimized students," Chairman Sakayanagi answered solemnly.
"Then I'll leave it to you to arrange some people to search his residence."
"That's part of my responsibility."
Chairman Sakayanagi took out his phone and contacted the school's internal affairs department and security department, ordering them to send personnel to search Chiba Koki's room.
Because the order had come directly from the chairman, both departments acted immediately.
...
Meanwhile, the disgusting Chiba Koki was still inside his dorm room, fantasizing about how delighted his goddess must have been after receiving the photographs he had so carefully prepared for her.
His fantasy was soon shattered by a barrage of footsteps.
Chiba stared in shock as a large group of people flooded into his room.
"Who are you?! How did you get into my room?!"
"Security department. We're carrying out official duties, so please cooperate. Begin the search!"
"Yes!"
Five security personnel immediately began searching every corner of Chiba's room.
The disgusting middle-aged man could only stand there trembling as they tore through his belongings.
...
Yuto and Chairman Sakayanagi didn't have to wait long in the reception room.
The chairman soon received a call from the head of security.
"Chairman, we found a large number of photographs of female students on Chiba Koki's phone, computer, and camera. We also found stacks of printed photographs hidden underneath his bed."
Disgust was obvious in the security chief's voice.
Chairman Sakayanagi's expression turned grim.
"Detain Chiba Koki and take him to the interrogation room. Make him give a full account of every offense he's committed at this school."
"Yes, sir!"
After ending the call, Chairman Sakayanagi gave Yuto a bitter smile.
"Shimizu, you were right. There really were large numbers of secretly taken photographs in Chiba Koki's room. It appears Sakura-san wasn't his only victim."
"This is insane. How did someone this twisted manage to remain at this school? Are the students' safety standards actually reliable?"
Chairman Sakayanagi sighed helplessly.
"You don't need to be sarcastic, Shimizu. Based on what he's done, he'll be facing at least ten years in prison."
"Only ten?"
Yuto sounded dissatisfied.
"Only ten? How many decades does a person even get in one lifetime?" Chairman Sakayanagi replied with a headache.
"If he can't afford the compensation for breaching his employment contract, would he end up imprisoned for even longer?"
"Yes."
"Fine, then. I'll leave that disgusting bastard to the school. Just remember to tell me the final result."
"Don't worry. The school will give both you and Sakura-san a proper explanation. This happened because our side failed you."
Chairman Sakayanagi's sincere apology left Yuto with little else to complain about.
Chiba Koki was already guaranteed to spend at least ten years behind bars. That was a severe enough consequence for now.
Yuto picked up the stack of photographs.
"Old man, since you've already found plenty of evidence involving his other victims, I'm taking Airi's photographs back with me."
He intended to destroy them personally in front of Airi.
That would probably make her feel much safer.
"Take them. We already have more than enough evidence from Chiba's room, so we don't need those copies."
"Then I'll be leaving. Have a good night's sleep, old man."
Chairman Sakayanagi smiled bitterly.
A terrifying stalker had been discovered at the school while he was serving as chairman.
How was he supposed to sleep peacefully tonight?
...
The two left the reception room together.
Arisu looked toward them as they returned to the main office.
"Have you finished discussing everything?"
"Yes. Everything's settled."
Yuto smiled brightly.
"Chairman Sakayanagi truly is a wonderful man who cares deeply about his students. Having someone like him as chairman is a blessing for everyone attending this school."
"...Shimizu, are you praising me or mocking me?" Chairman Sakayanagi asked irritably.
"Of course I'm praising you. I'm sincerely complimenting how seriously you protect and care for your students."
"In that case, come play a few games of chess with me tomorrow."
This old man really knew how to take advantage of an opening.
"I probably can't tomorrow. I have important business after school. How about the weekend instead?"
Yuto needed to attend the student council meeting tomorrow to restore the discipline committee member position, so he genuinely wouldn't have time to come over and play chess.
"That works. We'll have more time on the weekend anyway."
"..."
Even if they had more time, Yuto had absolutely no intention of spending the entire day playing chess with him.
"I'll be leaving now, then."
Yuto looked toward Chairman Sakayanagi and Arisu.
"Good night."
"Take care."
...
After Yuto left the chairman's office, Arisu immediately looked toward her father.
"Father, why did he come all the way here this late?"
"This matter could damage the school's reputation, Arisu. It's better if you don't ask."
"Something that could damage the school's reputation? Now I'm even more curious."
"..."
No matter how much Arisu questioned him, Chairman Sakayanagi refused to reveal what he and Yuto had discussed in the reception room.
For one thing, learning that there had been a stalker secretly photographing girls around campus would only upset her.
More importantly, the problem had already been dealt with.
There was no reason to spread the information unnecessarily.
No matter how curious Arisu became, her father never gave in, and she eventually had no choice but to stop asking.
...
Yuto headed back toward the detached apartment.
On the way, he encountered a group of people wearing school security uniforms escorting a heavyset, unpleasant-looking middle-aged man.
Naturally, they were members of the security department.
And the man in their custody was Chiba Koki.
His hands had even been secured in silver handcuffs.
Apparently, security was already treating him completely like a criminal suspect.
Chiba's face was deathly pale.
He would probably never have imagined that the person responsible for his miserable downfall had just walked straight past him.
...
When Yuto returned to the detached apartment, Airi and Chabashira were sitting on the living-room sofa watching television.
Judging from the fact that Airi had already changed into a nightdress, she must have taken a bath while Yuto was away.
"Yuto~" Airi walked toward him with a delighted smile on her face.
As she approached, the hem of her nightdress fluttered, outlining her mature and curvaceous figure.
Yuto smiled and opened his arms, pulling Airi into his embrace the moment she reached him, enjoying the softness and fragrance of his gentle girlfriend.
Chabashira, still sitting on the sofa, rolled her eyes. This bad boy was showing off his affection and feeding her dog food right in front of her again.
Yuto held Airi close and smiled.
"Airi, it's taken care of. School security put the stalker in handcuffs and took him to the interrogation room."
"So you don't need to worry about him continuing to harass you."
"Mm!"
Airi's expression filled with relief and happiness as she hugged Yuto tightly.
She didn't even care that Chabashira was watching.
Seeing that the young couple was fine again, Chabashira tactfully stood.
"Since Shimizu is back, I should return to the faculty dormitory."
"Then I'll walk you out, Chabashira-sensei."
Yuto gently separated from Airi.
"No need. I can leave by myself."
Despite Chabashira's refusal, Yuto and Airi still accompanied her to the apartment entrance.
Before they parted, Airi bowed sincerely.
"Thank you, Chabashira-sensei."
"What are you thanking me for? Shimizu was the one who solved your problem."
"I'm thanking you for caring about me and looking after me."
"All right. Then I'll accept your thanks. I'm leaving."
Chabashira glanced once at Yuto and Airi standing closely together before turning around and walking away.
...
After Chabashira left, Yuto and Airi returned inside.
"Yuto, you must be tired, right? Let me serve you in the bath," Airi said, her cheeks flushed red.
"Sure." Yuto smilingly accepted Airi's offer, and then the two of them entered the bathroom together.
In the past, whenever Yuto and Airi entered the bathroom together, they would definitely engage in some harmonious and affectionate sweet exercise. But this time, Yuto cherished Airi and didn't mess around in the bathroom; they simply took a bath.
After bathing, Yuto and Airi left the bathroom, and he prepared a cup of warm milk to help Airi sleep.
Airi sat on Yuto's lap, taking small sips of the warm, fragrant milk, and both her body and mind became warm.
After relaxing completely, Airi let out a soft yawn. Yuto, who had his arm around her slender waist, asked, "Sleepy? Let's go to bed after we finish the milk."
"Mm."
Airi finished the rest of the milk in one gulp, then stuck out her tender pink tongue to lick the little bit of milk remaining on her lips.
Airi's action was both naive and alluring. Yuto smiled, took the empty cup from her hand and placed it on the table, then scooped Airi up in his arms and carried her to his room.
Just like in the bathroom, Yuto didn't bully her after placing Airi on the bed; he simply held her soft and tender body.
Time passed peacefully, and before long, morning arrived.
...
Yuto's internal clock woke him when the sky was only beginning to brighten.
He looked down at Airi sleeping in his arms.
Due to sleeping, Airi's nightdress was a bit messy, revealing her round, translucent shoulders, and her delicate and petite collarbones were clearly visible.
Airi exhaled a steady and sweet breath from her nose, and as she slept soundly with her eyes closed, she genuinely exuded a peaceful and reassuring atmosphere.
Yuto admired Airi's sweet sleeping face. He decided not to go for his morning run today and to properly accompany Airi.
Time passed for who knows how long before Airi's long eyelashes trembled slightly, and she slowly opened her closed eyes.
Airi's newly opened eyes still held a hazy drowsiness, making her look a bit blank and naive.
As her sleepiness gradually faded, the now awake Airi saw Yuto looking at her with a smile. The smile on his handsome face made Airi feel a burst of shyness, and she covered her face with both hands.
"Yuto, stop looking, it's embarrassing," Airi said in a soft, shy tone.
Yuto smiled and tickled Airi's slender, snow-white neck as if teasing a cat.
"What's there to be embarrassed about, Airi? Which part of your body isn't familiar to me?"
"Ah, Yuto, stop talking..."
"Alright, I'll stop. It's time to get up and wash up." Yuto knew when to stop and didn't continue teasing his shy girlfriend.
"Mm." With a charming blush on her cheeks, Airi gently pulled up the slipped neckline of her nightdress, covering her exposed shoulders and collarbones, and then left the warm bed with Yuto.
After washing up, Yuto received a Line message from Chairman Sakayanagi.
It contained the final punishment imposed on Chiba Koki.
Because Chiba had violated the employment contract he signed with the school, he had already been dismissed.
The interrogation also confirmed his criminal conduct, resulting in a ten-year prison sentence.
On top of that, Chiba was unable to pay the compensation required for breaching his contract.
As a result, his total prison term was extended from ten years to thirty.
"After thirty years, that guy will probably already be in his sixties."
Yuto murmured to himself, looking rather satisfied.
He was extremely pleased with the school's final decision.
That disgusting stalker would spend thirty years behind bars.
Even if he eventually walked free again, he would already be over sixty, with most of his life behind him.
Yuto had only one thing to say about Chiba Koki's fate.
He deserved it.
If you committed a crime, then you had to accept the punishment that followed.
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