Chapter 16: Kenta's Manipulation
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The day after Kenta’s attack, the atmosphere in Class D was tense.
The students whispered among themselves, casting furtive glances toward Winner and Salia, who had both remained silent after the incident.
The leaders of the other classes—especially Kenta—were starting to realize they had underestimated Class D.
As for Kenta, he had no intention of stopping there.
He knew he had to strike hard and fast.
His strategy was clear: eliminate the weak, sow confusion, and manipulate the rest.
He wouldn’t hesitate to use violence if it helped him reach his goals.
In the hallways, Kenta stood tall, wearing a victorious smile.
He knew this move would shake Class D and force them to reveal their cards.
What he didn’t know, however, was just how formidable Winner truly was in the shadows.
Salia, calm and impassive as ever, entered the classroom.
She knew something was brewing, but she couldn’t yet fully grasp Kenta’s plans.
> Salia (thoughts):
Kenta’s playing a dangerous game…
But he doesn’t realize Winner is already several steps ahead.
Silence settled over the room.
Kenta entered with his group of supporters, their presence adding weight to the already heavy atmosphere in Class D.
He sat down across from Salia, staring at her with a confident smile.
> Kenta:
“You think you can keep playing your little games from the shadows, but that’s not how things work here.”
He turned to the other students.
> Kenta:
“Class D is supposed to be united, but it’s not.
If we let chaos take over, it’ll put everything at risk.”
A Class D student, caught in the tense atmosphere, stood up to respond—but Kenta cut him off sharply.
> Kenta:
“Silence.
It’s time to show who’s really in control here.
Salia, you’re the mastermind, right?”
Salia remained composed, but Winner, silent in the back of the room, tensed slightly.
He knew Kenta was overconfident.
What Kenta didn’t know was that his plan was about to become his own trap.
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The students’ reactions:
The Class D students exchanged nervous glances—
Some already felt cornered, while others were frustrated by Kenta’s growing authority.
> Student A (whispering):
“What does Kenta really want?
It’s not just about power—he seems to want to stir up more chaos.”
> Student B (whispering):
“But who’s going to stop him?
Salia? Or Winner?”
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Winner in the shadows:
At the back of the room, Winner watched carefully.
He understood that what he’d just witnessed was more than a simple power move.
Kenta was trying to create an environment ruled by fear and uncertainty—
One where students would be forced to submit to his will.
Winner stood up slowly, gesturing for Salia to remain calm.
Then he walked toward Kenta, his posture calm but determined.
> Winner:
“You really want to know who’s in control?
Watch closely.”