Chapter 25: What If the Time for Judgment Came?

『Kiyama, tell us everything, openly and honestly.』

Is that the voice of the head of our grade? He's in the middle of questioning him right now.

「Oi, oi, it's started. What kind of disgraceful scene is he gonna make!」

「Idiot, be quiet. They'll hear us over there.」

The senpais behind me were making a bit of a racket, but they seemed to have settled down quickly.

That doesn't matter, what matters is Kiyama's reaction.

『Yes, as I said, it can only be some kind of mistake...』

『However. The man in the images and videos sent to our cell phones looks exactly like you, though?』

『If this is true, then you would have been in improper relationships not just at this school, but with female students from other schools as well.』

『No, so, that is...』

『It seems you've even laid a hand on a teacher. It is believed that the teacher who resigned last month is carrying your child, is she not?』

『And it's not just your relationships with women, it seems you've been giving bribes to an unspecified number of people to boost your own reputation. Are you going to say this is also a case of a doppelganger?』

This is... amazing. Kiyama is completely flustered.

If he tries to talk his way out of this, the guy is beyond saving.

『P-Please don't say such irresponsible things. I am innocent!』

Is Kiyama still going to play dumb?

「This is great! Let's see how the brilliant Kiyama-kun is going to get out of this fix!」

「Oi, you're too loud.」

「Oh, my bad.」

Yuu's voice is bouncing with excitement. I chided him, but inside, I feel the same way.

『...Taki. Kiyama says this, but as someone from the same student council, could you tell us what kind of person he usually is?』

Our rising star, the undercover agent Taki, is about to speak.

I'm counting on you, Taki...!

『Yes. First, regarding Kiyama-kun as a person, as the teachers are also aware, he is of good moral character and is a fine person who is popular not just in our grade, but in other grades as well. He also diligently carried out his student council duties.』

「Taki's a sly one. Even though he actually hates Kiyama.」

「He's staying calm and objective, raising his voice here could be a negative.」

Hearing Taki's voice, which was more actor-like than we expected, we couldn't help but be impressed.

And Taki continues.

『Also, in order to meet the expectations of his parents who are active in a foreign-affiliated company, he has devoted himself to his studies, and his grades are always top-class. Especially in English, his skills are rumored to surpass even native speakers. Furthermore──』

「He sure can come up with all that so smoothly.」

「It just means he's going into this with his head on straight, right? He's our spy after all.」

Taki continues to talk Kiyama up relentlessly.

We can't see his face because it's over the radio, but Kiyama is surely relieved to have such a reliable ally. ...Without realizing that this is all just a prelude to the execution that's about to begin.

『Taki, so you're saying Kiyama is not the type of person who would disparage others or commit acts contrary to public order and morals?』

『Taki-kun, you really think so highly of me...』

「Ohh, ohh, Kiyama's getting teary-eyed. This is a masterpiece!」

「Yuu, I said be quiet.」

Yuu teases.

However, it's true that Kiyama is moved by Taki's words.

But those words will be Kiyama's death sentence.

『Yes. At least, that is my impression of the Kiyama-kun I have seen so far. ──as for his public face, that is.』

『...What?』

『Eh?』

It's starting...!