Ayanokoji Kiyotaka even began to suspect that Mikura being tied to the windowsill, waiting for his rescue, was something she had actively requested.
Just to test how much she mattered to him?
Of course, these thoughts were best kept to himself. Once spoken, regardless of the truth, he would surely receive Mikura's disdainful glare.
In any case, this girl would definitely not admit it.
Although he was playing games with two beautiful girls, he was the one constantly being targeted. Ayanokoji Kiyotaka had truly suffered through these games.
After another ten minutes or so, Sachiko Juraku seemed to have enjoyed the 'easy win' enough and put down her poker cards.
"Ayanokoji, your game is indeed good, very playable."
Sachiko Juraku's words carried appreciation. Then, she couldn't help but ask, "Is this game truly your original creation?"
Even to her, who had 'played countless cards,' this game was excellent and highly playable.
"...At least in this world, there was no one who guided me to complete this game."
Upon receiving Ayanokoji's affirmative reply, Sachiko Juraku nodded with satisfaction: "Very well, your Landlord game has passed the review."
Her reply was not unexpected by Ayanokoji. Ayanokoji smiled and asked, "After reporting to the Student Council, will the Student Council help me combat those pirated versions when other casinos have similar games?"
"Of course, that's the Student Council's duty, but..." Sachiko Juraku smiled slightly, looking at Mikura.
Mikura understood, nodded slightly, and then extended her hand towards Ayanokoji Kiyotaka: "Pay up. You didn't think the Student Council would notarize it for free, did you?"
"I knew there was no such thing as a free lunch..." Ayanokoji Kiyotaka sighed, pulling out his wallet from his pocket: "How much do you need?"
"One hundred thousand yen is fine."
One hundred thousand yen, the same as the minimum amount for a single tribute payment. Compared to that, it was indeed not much.
The fee for this patent was like insurance; although not much, most people wouldn't need it, but it was very useful at critical moments.
This amount of money was indeed not much, and Ayanokoji Kiyotaka readily placed the money in Mikura's hand.
Sachiko Juraku said, "Very good, then this means the notarization is complete."
"If you find anyone privately copying your game, you can go to the Beautification Committee of the Student Council. They will confiscate the other party's illegal gains, and half of it will go to you."
"And the other half?" Ayanokoji Kiyotaka subconsciously pressed.
"That question is meaningless."
Ayanokoji Kiyotaka smiled.
Indeed, the answer to that question was obvious without asking. The Student Council helps you confiscate the other party's gains; of course, they would take a cut. How could they be so benevolent as to do charity?
"Since it's already certified, if Senior Juraku has nothing else, I'll be leaving..."
Ayanokoji Kiyotaka's goal had been achieved. He spoke while backing away, ready to slip away at any moment.
"Wait, are you just going to leave? I haven't settled accounts with you yet," Sachiko Juraku suddenly said.
"...Is there something else?" Ayanokoji Kiyotaka helplessly stopped in place.
Sachiko Juraku crossed her arms, her legs crossed, and her eyes instantly turned cold: "A few days ago, you took Mikura to see Ikishima Midari and got that money owed to the Student Council from her, didn't you?"
Ayanokoji nodded politely, "Yes, that's right... If you're going to praise me, there's no need. Although I helped the Student Council a lot, I also achieved my own goal."
"Praise?"
Sachiko Juraku sneered: "Mikura is my exclusive pet. My pet can only obey my commands, but you abducted my pet.
And... in that game at the library casino earlier, she helped you cheat, didn't she? Shouldn't you give me a reasonable explanation?"
So, Sachiko Juraku even knew about him and Mikura collaborating to cheat in the library?
"Senior Juraku, is this what you wanted to see me for?"
Ayanokoji Kiyotaka cleared his throat, calmly defending Mikura: "Although Mikura helped me, she was persuaded by me to help you, and she had no ulterior motives..."
Sachiko Juraku interrupted Ayanokoji: "I know, so her punishment is over. Now it's your turn."
So, Mikura was tied there because she helped him?
Ayanokoji was startled for a moment, subconsciously looking at Mikura, but she turned her head away.
Just helping him with directions, and she had to endure being tied up as punishment? Is this their master-servant rule...?
Ayanokoji Kiyotaka didn't want to explain anymore and simply said, "Then, Senior Juraku, how do you want to punish me? But I want to make one thing clear: although I am a student at this school, it doesn't mean the Student Council can arbitrarily assign me guilt."
Every new student attending this school regarded the Student Council's words as 'commands.' Ayanokoji's complete disregard for authority was truly something not seen in a long time...
Indeed, this new student is very interesting.
Sachiko Juraku's lips curved into a slight smile, and she suddenly asked, "Ayanokoji, do you like Mikura?"
Why ask that suddenly? Ayanokoji was startled for a moment.
Just now, she was going to punish Mikura for helping him, but now she was asking if he liked Mikura.
Ayanokoji Kiyotaka was a bit confused by her thought process.
But Ayanokoji Kiyotaka wouldn't back down at this moment. He frankly admitted, "Yes, I do. This kind of loyal dog-like girl is very cute. It would be great if I could pet her head every day."
Mikura's eyes widened in surprise. Was Ayanokoji confessing to her...? He spoke too directly. What did he mean by 'pet her head every day'? Their relationship wasn't that intimate yet. Had Ayanokoji Kiyotaka already thought that far ahead?
Mikura was secretly delighted, but after glancing at Sachiko Juraku's expression, she quickly and flusteredly scolded Ayanokoji loudly: "Ayanokoji Kiyotaka! What are you saying in front of Lady Juraku! Don't misunderstand, I don't like you at all!"
Ayanokoji glanced at her. Although she cursed him, her flushed cheeks completely revealed her shyness.
Since she didn't admit it, there was no need for him to shamelessly confess.
Ayanokoji rolled his eyes and deliberately chuckled, "Since Senior Juraku asked me, of course I have to answer. But don't get it wrong, I said I like your type of girl, not that I like you."
In terms of "teasing," Ayanokoji Kiyotaka had truly inherited the essence of a certain top laner.
Sachiko Juraku's originally indifferent face couldn't hold back, and she burst into laughter: "Interesting, Ayanokoji, you are truly too interesting! You actually have the audacity to flirt with my pet in front of me…"
"Lady Juraku, it's not flirting at all, I'm not familiar with him at all!" Mikura protested, desperately trying to distance herself from Ayanokoji.
Sachiko Juraku laughed for a while, then she looked at Ayanokoji, her expression becoming playful.
"Ayanokoji, my pet can only listen to me. This is a rule I established when I made a pact with Mikura, and she agreed to it. Once she violates the rule, she must accept punishment.
You are right, the Student Council certainly cannot arbitrarily punish ordinary students. Therefore, my punishment is for Mikura.
The punishment I'm giving her is—she cannot let you get within one meter of her, and she cannot say a single word to you."
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