My System Always Wants to Force Me to Confess
Chapter 33: Next Time for Sure

Chapter 33: Chapter 33: Next Time for Sure

Shirakawa Sawahei and Hayakawa Kashi naturally knew that even if they reported it to the police, reopening such an old case would be very difficult.

The recording could not serve as conclusive evidence.

Moreover, strictly speaking, Oga Masato was still a minor, and even if they could convict him, the punishment would unlikely be severe.

Thus, there was only one purpose for the two to report it to the police.

Apply pressure.

Whether to the school or to those two criminals, the involvement of the police was undoubtedly the most terrifying signal. Even if the police were just going through the motions, it would be enough to make the school weigh whether to quickly resolve the matter.

And the quickest way to resolve the matter was to ensure the criminals no longer appeared at the school.

As for whether Oga Masato was forgiven later, that was Taiga Naoki’s problem. No one could stop him if he wanted to continue clashing with Oga Masato. Shirakawa Sawahei merely handed the gavel to him.

No one can forgive on behalf of the victim, and Shirakawa Sawahei was well aware of that.

How Hayakawa Kashi found Taiga Naoki, Shirakawa Sawahei did not know. He nearly thought Hayakawa Kashi had found the wrong person when he saw the former tennis club ace.

His long hair was unkempt, almost covering his eyes, and his gaze was gloomy, making him look devoid of vitality.

He was studying at a campus far from here and had not tried to relive the lively life. For him, youth was a picture of the past.

After learning the truth from years ago, Taiga Naoki was silent for a long, long time and finally, hoarsely said, "Thank you."

Nagashima Asami intended to comfort the boy who once seemed dazzling to her, but after struggling a bit, she couldn’t bring herself to speak.

Back then, she was just an unremarkable admirer. Surely, Naoki never remembered her name.

She thought so, yet she heard Taiga Naoki bow to her seriously and say, "Thank you."

"Thank you, Nagashima. Thank you for trying so hard for someone like me..."

Nagashima Asami was stunned for a moment, then a tearful smile appeared.

Indeed... It was indeed Naoki...

Taiga Naoki decided to fully cooperate with the police to investigate the events of the past. In doing so, the general tone of the matter was set. What surprised Shirakawa Sawahei was that not long after meeting with Taiga Naoki, someone from Oga Masato’s side jumped out.

He was called to a committee office on campus.

"Shirakawa." The chubby man inside the office said amicably, "I heard you recently had a conflict with Oga, causing quite a fuss, right?"

Shirakawa Sawahei did not answer this question because admitting it would risk the matter being classified as deliberate revenge, allowing him to fall into the trap set by this chubby man.

"Who is this?" He glanced at the teaching director standing by.

The teaching director hurriedly wiped his sweat and introduced, "This is Oga Committee from the school board. He’s here to talk about matters concerning Oga."

"What’s going on with Oga?" Shirakawa Sawahei asked indifferently. "I’m not too familiar with him."

The chubby man continued to smile warmly, "It’s okay if you’re not familiar. Spend more time together and you’ll become familiar quickly... Everyone is a student here; if there’s any unpleasantness, just talk it out, right?"

"Is Oga Committee pleading for Oga?"

The smiling chubby man responded, "Shirakawa is a good student... don’t ruin your future over such a small matter."

"Who decides my future?" Shirakawa Sawahei retorted without mercy.

The teaching director, listening on the side, almost had his legs give way. He didn’t understand why Shirakawa Sawahei, usually a good student, was being so headstrong. Nor did he understand why Oga Committee suddenly came to find a student like Shirakawa.

"What if I could decide?" The chubby man dropped his smile, knocked on the table, and said, "Young people, don’t think you are the center of the universe. Know that there are many things in this world that you can’t reach in school."

"Do you think you can overturn the sky?"

"Ridiculous, a student living on scholarships and part-time jobs thinks he can arm-wrestle real adults?"

"Do you and that Nagashima want to play heroes of justice?" The chubby man sneered, "The police have called me. Do you really think you can hide everything?"

"Do you believe I could have your withdrawal procedures completed in one day and have you leave this academy directly?"

The teaching director opened his mouth, feeling that Oga Committee’s words were too direct, but after thinking for a moment, he pulled back.

He had a family and a career; there was no need to sacrifice everything for justice.

Shirakawa Sawahei’s face showed a mocking smile.

Apparently, this was what Hayakawa Kashi had mentioned about being prepared for them to overturn the playing table.

She was a smart woman, surely expecting the other side to pull such a move.

"Hmm, I don’t believe you."

"What?" The chubby man thought he had misheard.

"I said, I don’t believe you." Shirakawa Sawahei calmly repeated.

The teaching director became anxious, "Shirakawa, you should think carefully about this; it’s a big issue affecting your education..."

"Young people should think things through before acting."

"I’ve always acted with careful planning."

"I’d like to see how long you can keep up this bravado." The chubby man suddenly laughed, "There will be a time when you’ll come to me, begging for forgiveness!"

Shirakawa Sawahei nodded, "Then let’s wait and see."

Their first confrontation ended in discord. Shirakawa Sawahei was somewhat worried that Nagashima Asami might be threatened, so as soon as he left the office, he headed towards her classroom.

Oga Masato walked into the committee office.

"Uncle..." he said with a smirk, "what’s the situation?"

Oga Masaaki glanced at his nephew, lit a cigarette, and said, "It’s like that."

"Is that kid willing to give in?"

"Hmph." Oga Masaaki scoffed, "What choice does he have if he doesn’t? Does he really think he can fight me?"

"Next, just apply pressure on Nagashima Asami and force Taiga Naoki to give up the investigation through these two. That will resolve everything."

Oga Masato was pleased, "Really! I want them to apologize to me publicly!"

"You foolish brat! Where’s your brain?" Oga Masaaki scolded, "If Hayakawa Kashi hadn’t intervened in this matter, making them kneel and lick your shoes wouldn’t have been a problem!"

"If you provoke her further, even I can’t protect you!"

"I got it... Uncle..." Oga Masato replied somewhat reluctantly.

Something seemed to cross Oga Masaaki’s mind, prompting him to ask with some concern, "Are you sure Hayakawa Kashi doesn’t have a strong relationship with that kid?"

"You wouldn’t have lied to me to get me involved, would you?"

"No, Uncle!" Oga Masato quickly assured, "Everyone at school knows, that kid even mocked her... I don’t know why Hayakawa Kashi got involved this time... Maybe Nagashima Asami pulled some strings!"

Oga Masaaki grunted in acknowledgment, "Good, but I’m warning you, start living more low-key."

"I understand." Oga Masato responded, and then said to himself.

Next time... Next time for sure...

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