Leave this to Meari?
Although Ayanokouji Kiyohira personally gambling with Shimotsuki Okuri and directly defeating her would be faster, since Meari had this intention, he would leave it to her.
She had lost to Miharu Taki Sakura before and was very frustrated, though she didn't say it aloud, she cared deeply.
If she could use this opportunity to "atone" and break free from her inner demons, it would also be a good choice.
Ayanokoji thought of this and nodded, "Okay, Meari, I'll leave this to you. I have something to do, so I'll head out first."
Meari's eyes lit up. She had only said that as a test, as she had lost once already, and it was a crucial game involving tens of millions. She hadn't held out much hope.
To her surprise, Ayanokouji Kiyohira actually believed her!
"Ayanokoji, I won't let you down this time!" Meari was filled with courage.
Ayanokoji looked at the gloomy girl in front of him, not giving her a pleasant expression: "Shimotsuki Okuri, can you move aside now? As long as you win against Meari, you'll get the money to report back."
"Let me record this."
Shimotsuki Okuri cautiously took out a voice recorder from her pocket. After Ayanokoji repeated his statement, she finally moved aside.
She was here today to complete the task Mibuomi Aoi had given her. As long as she could get the money back, it didn't matter whether she gambled with Ayanokoji or not.
She hadn't expected this girl to be so well-prepared, not only bringing a camera but also a voice recorder… Did she think this was a den of thieves, even prepared to sacrifice herself?
Mibuomi Aoi really found a good subordinate.
Ayanokoji gave Shimotsuki Okuri a meaningful glance, not wasting any more time. After entrusting the gamble to Meari, he went straight to Mibuomi Aoi's office.
Mibuomi Aoi's office wasn't locked. Ayanokoji directly turned the doorknob, but unfortunately, the entire room was empty.
Since he wasn't there, Ayanokouji Kiyohira turned and headed to Mibuomi Aoi's second possible location—the Zenshoukai's casino.
It was after school, and there were still some people at the Zenshoukai, but a quick glance showed no sign of Mibuomi Aoi in the crowd.
However, Ayanokouji Kiyohira did run into an acquaintance here.
"Ayanokoji? Why are you here?"
Kamishita Nagi, who resembled Kiryu Sento, was originally playing cards with someone. Seeing Ayanokoji walk in, he immediately threw down his cards, stood up, and walked towards Ayanokoji with a smile, as if he had seen a good old friend, about to embrace him.
"What a rare guest, I didn't expect to see you here…"
Ayanokoji moved sideways to dodge him, and asked coldly: "I'm not here for you. Where is Mibuomi Aoi? I called him and he didn't answer. Where did he go?"
"Mibuomi-sama? How would I know his whereabouts?" Kamishita Nagi shrugged and asked with a smile: "Are you looking for him for something? If it's about the Zenshoukai, perhaps I might know."
Ayanokouji Kiyohira shifted his gaze to Kamishita Nagi and asked directly: "Then do you know the Zenshoukai's new council member, Shimotsuki Okuri?"
Kamishita Nagi was startled: "Who are you talking about? I've never heard of her."
Judging by Kamishita Nagi's reaction, he wasn't faking it. It seemed Mibuomi Aoi didn't tell them about his decisions.
"Since you don't know, then never mind." Ayanokouji Kiyohira didn't say anything more to him and turned to leave the Zenshoukai.
He didn't go far, just stood at the entrance and dialed Mibuomi Aoi's number again.
He still didn't answer.
He called again, and he still didn't answer.
Ayanokoji waited for two minutes with his arms crossed, but still received no reply on his phone, so he simply sent him a text message.
"If you don't call back in ten minutes, our deal is off."
The content of this text message seemed calm, but for Mibuomi Aoi, it was absolutely an unacceptable consequence.
Before the agreed time, just one minute after sending the text, Mibuomi Aoi's call came in.
Sure enough, this guy was deliberately avoiding him…
Ayanokouji Kiyohira answered the phone and directly asked, getting straight to the point: "Mibuomi Aoi, where are you? You're not at the casino. Where are you hiding?"
"I have something to do; I've temporarily left school. What's wrong? Are you looking for me for something?"
Mibuomi Aoi's voice was as gentle as ever, as if he didn't know why Ayanokouji Kiyohira was calling.
Truly a genius at playing dumb.
Ayanokoji didn't beat around the bush with him, and said coldly: "Don't play dumb with me. What's the situation with Miharu Taki Sakura? Why did you remove her council member status?"
"Oh, so you're looking for me about that." Mibuomi Aoi chuckled: "This is my sincerity."
"Sincerity?"
"If Miharu Taki Sakura were to remain in the Zenshoukai's management, you would likely have reservations, wouldn't you? Now that she no longer has the status of a council member, I can invite you to join the Zenshoukai."
"How many times have I told you this? It's impossible. I will not join your Zenshoukai."
Ayanokoji flatly refused.
Even Kamishita Nagi, a council member, didn't know Mibuomi Aoi's plans. They were just pawns for Mibuomi Aoi to manipulate. If he were to join the Zenshoukai, it would mean he would have to obey his orders, and that was absolutely impossible.
Mibuomi Aoi patiently explained: "It's not a permanent joining, just temporary.
The upcoming plan to target the Student Council President also requires the help of other Zenshoukai council members to implement. I want them to meet you, and it would be very inconvenient if Miharu Taki were there, wouldn't it?"
Mibuomi Aoi and Ayanokouji Kiyohira's "deal" was kept entirely secret from Miharu Taki Sakura. If she saw Ayanokoji at the Zenshoukai, she would definitely understand everything, and his cooperation with Ayanokoji would essentially be ruined.
But if he sought out other Zenshoukai management without including her, she would also become suspicious.
Making Miharu Taki Sakura lose her council member status was the quickest way for Mibuomi Aoi.
"Ayanokoji, I'm also thinking of you."
Mibuomi Aoi said with a smile: "Now that Sakura has been abandoned by me, in her eyes, I am no longer trustworthy. I have completely broken ties with her.
At this time, if you approach Sakura, she will definitely be moved… I am creating more convenient conditions for you."
Miharu Taki Sakura was still Mibuomi Aoi's fiancée on the surface, yet he was now seriously considering how to make Ayanokoji and his fiancée's relationship closer, seemingly having completely forgotten their years of affection.
To be able to betray his fiancée without hesitation for profit, this guy truly prioritized the bigger picture over minor details… A chill flashed through Ayanokouji Kiyohira's heart.
Since he could abandon Miharu Taki Sakura without hesitation, was his "cooperation" with him truly sincere?
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