Sudo's Case-5

As I arrived at the class, it was unusually chattery.

"Good morning Yui-sama!"

"Good morning Yui Onee-sama!"

"Good morning Yui-chan!"

I have become an Onee-sama for many girls. But it is still better than middle school. Just why am I so popular? But I certainly don't dislike it.

"Good morning everyone!"

Ken-chan came running towards me with nervousness on his face.

"Yui, can I talk about something?"

"It's about yesterday's fight?"

He looked shocked that I knew about it.

"Y-yeah."

"Don't worry. First let's everyone come. It was not your fault."

He just nodded his head like a cute puppy and went to his seat.

I took my seat gracefully and started waiting till everybody arrived.

"Did you receive the points today?"

"No Horikita-chan."

"But you do know why we didn't, don't you?"

"Yeah. I am waiting for everyone to arrive because of that."

While I was waiting, I started observing everyone. Most of the students were not much bothered due to not getting points, believing that there was a technical problem from the school's side. Horikita was reading a book, as usual. Ayanokoji was staring out of the window, Hirata was chatting with Karuizawa and many girls. Lucky harem protagonist. Rokusuke was admiring himself in the mirror. Sakura was still not here. Yukimura was studying, as usual. Kushida was mingling with mob boys, laughing heartily. She is quite popular among guys, but most girls don't like her. Mostly because they see the resemblance between her and Villainess Manga's bitch heroines. But she is not bullied or anything, nor is she isolated. Most girls just keep their conversations to themselves and don't excessively invite her to hang out with them.

After several minutes, almost everyone in the class had arrived. There were still about 10 minutes left before homeroom started. So I stood up from my seat and went to the podium.

"Excuse me everyone! Can I have everyone's attention?"

Everyone stopped chatting and turned their attention to me.

"Many of you may have been wondering about why we didn't receive any points. I think I know the reason."

"What is it?"

"Yesterday, the leader of class D arrived in the Student Council room with several injuries. According to him, Ken-chan told him to come to a secluded place and started beating him for insulting me, which he never did-"

"But-"

"Ken-chan, let me finish. Anyway, he also fought back but was overwhelmed and beaten by Ken-chan. That's his side of story. Now, I want to hear your side of story Ken-chan."

"Umm, when I was leaving the club Kaneda, he is from class D, told me that that Ryuen guy was going to do something to you! So I ran all the way there to see you! But that bastard ambushed me from behind and started beating me. He said something like you lasting more than me. So I lost control and beat him up. But that guy turned out to be a wimp! He started crying and saying stuff that he wanted to confess to you there but you never showed up. I gave him another punch and left him there! He is lying!"

The class started murmuring among themselves like, "That bastard is such a trash!" "You should have beaten him more Sudo!"

"Calm down! Ken-chan, are you confident that no one has seen you opening the lock of your phone?"

"Why? I can't say for sure. M-maybe? But why would anyone do that?"

"He received the message asking for showing up from your phone. That means someone used your phone without your knowledge."

"H-how!?"

"That is not important. We have no CCTV footage to prove that Ryuen was the one who started the fight, and that message points towards you. Meaning Ryuen fought you in legitimate self-defense. And since I am your sponser, I can't interfere in this case. So I request the whole class to look for a way out of this. I can't meddle with this case anymore than this. The class points can get affected as a whole if Ryuen wins this case.

But I will give you an advice. IT WAS A CLICHE METHOD TO FRAME SOMEONE."

Now the whole class was in chaos. Not many were in much tension believing that I could take care of it. But since I was out of the equation, not many will come forward.

"Sudo! Are you stupid? Just why did you have to go and beat him! Are you sure you are not lying just to save yourself?" Yukimura exclaimed.

"Sudo has probably contributed the first or second most to this class. He brought 30-50 bonus class points alone by becoming a regular in basketball club this early."

That shut Yukimura up.

"Well, sorry Ken-chan, but I can't help you out of this. You will have to rely on your classmates. But I believe in you."

Just then, Chabs arrived indicating the start of homeroom. I went to my seat and the class continued, though the class was still in turmoil. I caught Kushida stealing glances at me but I just smiled at her. She immediately turned forward with a nervous expression. So she really did betray the class. That's why Ryuen arrived at the cafe alone at that time knowing that we were celebrating there.

I looked towards Horikita, and mouthed, 'I am leaving this to you'. She made a displeasured expression but nodded. I am leaving everything to MCs, and I will deal with Sakura's worry in the meantime.