The military coup, orchestrated by Mika in collusion with Arius, had finally drawn to a close.
Although there had been a few unforeseen developnts at the last mont, after Mika's final outburst, she truly showed no intention of resisting anymore. In that sense, it could be called a decisive victory.
The only thing sacrificed… was my first kiss…
Though, it was only for today.
Just thinking about the rumor of my first kiss being stolen spreading quickly throughout the entire Academy City makes feel both embarrassed and amused.
In a way, maybe it's for the best? After all, if this spreads, people will tacitly avoid asking questions that I'd have trouble answering.
As for the participants in this Tea Party internal conflict, Mika stood tall and radiant, her clothes spotless; Nagisa hung her head, exhausted and tear-streaked.
Judging only by their appearances, one could easily mistake the winner and the loser.
"Sensei…" Despite clearly appearing downcast, Nagisa still tried to console . "It's alright, sensei, it's not your fault… Nobody could have imagined Mika would commit such an outrageous, shaful act!"
…Sohow, I felt that what she said was a little off.
"As expected of Mika-san~ The things we want to do but don't dare to, she can accomplish effortlessly. Truly admirable and enviable!"
Nagisa nodded instinctively, then realized herself, coughed to cover it, and with a serious expression, glared at Hanako, who had been teasing:
"Hanako-san, please don't say things that sound like you're gloating! Sensei is already in enough pain!"
Huh? Pain?
I, inwardly bursting with joy, held back my laughter.
Mika - The one who had caused so much frustration, angered ti and again, conspired with Arius, attacked Seia, attempted a coup, almost imprisoned her childhood friend, and instigated all-out warfare… The Mika who had done all these foolish and cruel things…
The Mika who had once treated with coldness and even disdain despite my good intentions…
…She just forcibly kissed ?
And that was undoubtedly her first.
How could I not feel my mind completely blown!?
The fact that I didn't cheer or celebrate this overwhelming victory for myself is already proof of my iron will.
Of course, I knew Mika hadn't suddenly fallen in love with .
Her actions were most likely intended to provoke Nagisa, who could see at a glance that I liked her.
As for the deeper reasons…
Maybe she secretly liked without realizing it and got jealous seeing my interactions with Nagisa and Azusa?
In any case, with Mika's astonishing intellect, her true thoughts were beyond my comprehension at this stage.
I thought this while using the bottled black tea I had bought earlier with Serina to help treat the injured, rinsing Nagisa's mouth and evoking so unpleasant mories.
As the Justice Task Force arrived late to clear the field, Sakurako, Mari, and Hinata greeted before leaving with the rest of the Sisterhood students.
"Sensei… there are many things to take care of, so I'll take my leave for now."
Nagisa, injured from a sprain, sat in a wheelchair that seed to be a millennium-era model, vaguely resembling the ride of soone I rembered from the past.
Then, the Tea Party host looked at the four remaining Make-Up Work Club girls, hesitating before saying: "And… Make-Up Work Club mbers. I have much I want to say, but that will wait for later. I sincerely hope you achieve ideal scores on the make-up exams… tomorrow, no, the day after."
"Nagisa-sama…" Hifumi was moved, nodding firmly: "Yes! We'll do our best!"
Hanako smiled: "Hehe~ Then, for all the intense exercise we did together under sensei's guidance, can we get a little leniency when grading?"
Wait… what kind of exercise are we talking about?
Koharu's previously weary eyes lit up instantly, while Azusa remained calm as ever.
"Of course. Rest assured, in the na of the Tea Party, I guarantee the exam difficulty and passing scores will be adjusted to their proper ranges. Now, I'll take my leave."
With that, Nagisa, escorted by the Justice Task Force, returned to the school.
Another Tea Party mber, surrounded by Justice Task Force mbers, received a very different treatnt.
Though not outright mistreated, as the losing side of the coup, no matter how prestigious her forr position had been, she was now officially treated as a criminal.
"M-Mika-san…"
As the pink-haired girl was about to be escorted into the prison transport, I called out to her.
The Justice Task Force, willing to grant this courtesy, paused the escort.
"Yo-ho, sensei?" Mika turned around energetically, greeting warmly. "Just call Mika~ After all, our relationship has gotten so close~"
I froze, a little flustered: "Uh… Misono-san… could you… behave normally?"
Mika pouted slightly, smiling: "Hehe, just joking. What's the matter? Did you think there was so hidden aning there? Hahaha~ Still as sentintal as ever!"
…I honestly wasn't expecting anything like that.
For so reason, I felt a slight lancholy brewing in my heart.
After everything, Mika could not be easily forgiven.
She would face prison and a proper trial. Even in the best scenario, it would be a long ti before we could et normally, and I couldn't visit her frequently.
"Don't misunderstand, I'm just… treating you as a suitable tool~ Even though I lost, I still want to turn the tables on Nagi-chan and Azusa-chan☆
That's the feeling, okay? If you're expecting anything from without permission, I'd be very troubled."
Mika paused, her expression softening considerably: "…But if you're still foolishly willing to trust , I really don't mind."
It would be best if she really didn't mind.
"Then, at that ti, if…"
Suddenly, Mika seed about to bring up another topic, but stopped. After a mont, she shook her head: "No, still nothing. Bye-bye, sensei."
With that, she turned and walked into the prison transport, giving no further chance to speak.
Watching the transport disappear, I glanced at my phone, it was already late at night. Turning to the Make-Up Work Club girls, I gave them the warst smile.
"Everyone, let's go."
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