In the end, the conflict ended up with no solution, since Hori himself didn't really know what to think at this point. Kumiko also didn't pressure him, probably just asking the boy and Kazawa to apologize to the team for making such a great commotion.
Those two could punch each other all they wanted, for the girl's care, but to drag the entire team, who didn't have to do anything with their antics, was over the limit.
In the end, they just left with an awkward feeling lingering in the air, and no matter how much resentment Kazawa had for Hori's cowardness, he didn't dare to do anything. Well, not in front of Kumiko, at least. This was the kind of problem that needed to be solved behind the scenes, not in front of authority.
As she watched the entire team leave, though, Kumiko finally had her shoulder sag a little; a hint of weakness was shown for the first time today. "Ryukkun… Do you think I did the right thing here?" She asked softly, her gaze still wandering far.
