Chapter 17

And his level of "turtling" is very high.

If he can't beat them, he frames them in the shadows.

It's too insidious.

【The teacher has heard about your recent violent incidents.】

【They summon you to the office for a talk.】

【They severely criticize your recent violent behavior.】

【And demand that you go to the police station to turn yourself in and pay all medical expenses.】

【You are skilled at disguise, putting on a pitiful, innocent appearance.】

【You tell the teacher that the other party had repeatedly threatened and bullied you over the phone.】

【You produce the 'phone recordings' of the threats, the 'rooftop video,' and the various scars on your own body.】

"So well-prepared."

This personality is extremely meticulous.

He has prepared a very complete set of "victim" evidence for himself.

Presumption of innocence.

There is no surveillance on the rooftop.

There are no witnesses at the scene either.

Coupled with so much valid evidence.

Even if the mysterious sycophant were beaten to death on the spot, the personality could not be convicted.

【You claim that the other party's injuries were caused by them bumping into steel bars.】

【You describe it vividly, your expression pitiful and innocent.】

【The teacher is deeply moved and promises to step forward to defend your reputation.】

【Due to the teacher's clarification.】

【The entire school's faculty and students sympathize with your plight.】

【You release the evidence you hold onto the internet.】

【The mysterious sycophant classmate is condemned and reviled by the entire school.】

【Kind-hearted people in society and online come forward to help you.】

【They dig up all the bad things the other party has done since childhood and post them online.】

【They also expose the address of his family and the hospital where he is currently staying.】

【A large number of passionate netizens block his family at home, causing them to lose their jobs.】

【They group up to go to the hospital and splash paint and feces.】

【One month later.】

【The mysterious sycophant commits suicide by slitting his wrists.】

"Cyberbullying, huh."

The internet is the most terrifying murder weapon.

Whether in Japan or other countries.

In actual case-handling practice.

There are no specific, clear legal provisions or judicial interpretations to regulate cyberbullying.

Nor is its legal connotation clearly defined.

Therefore, it easily leads to difficulties in filing cases, collecting evidence, and victims falling into a predicament regarding the protection of their rights.

For victims.

When encountering "cyberbullying."

Responding and defending their rights is always relatively weak, or even passive.

The cost of breaking the law is low, while the cost of defending rights is high.

Suicide might be a form of relief.

【One month later, test results are announced.】

【You rise to fame once again with a first-place result.】

【The incident of the sycophant's suicide gradually subsides.】

【Everyone believes the other party committed suicide out of fear of punishment, and that he deserved it.】

【On the way home from school.】

【You encounter a group of thugs trying to rob you.】

【Using an itchy butt as an excuse, you lead this group of thugs into a small alley.】

【A burst of intense fighting sounds.】

【You walk out of the alley.】

【Thinking that just studying has no future, you voluntarily drop out of school and find an opportunity to join a famous local Mafia group.】

【And here, you learn combat techniques from the old seniors.】

【Daily fighting and killing become your routine.】

【A few more months pass.】

【You become a small leader in the group, and your mission is to kidnap Suzuki Sonoko of the Suzuki Group.】

【So you choose:】

【Option 1: Accept the mission, kidnap Suzuki Sonoko.】

【Option 2: Refuse the mission and explain that the other party is a former classmate.】

【Option 3: Leave the Mafia and act on your own.】

【Option 4: Immediately call Suzuki Sonoko and inform her of the Mafia's goal.】

Hoshino Mu's fingers pause.

"Suzuki Sonoko again."

What exactly did poor Suzuki Sonoko do wrong?

Why is she always the one being targeted?

In the first simulation, she was just stabbed to death by Hoshino Mu.

In the second simulation, she is about to be kidnapped again.

"It's just a simulation."

Hoshino Mu doesn't take it to heart.

He believes the simulation will not affect her real life.

Hoshino Mu scans with his eyes.

He immediately decides on his choice.

【You leave the Mafia and plan to act on your own.】

Among the four options.

Only the third option makes one feel expectant.

He hopes this choice can bring Hoshino Mu some unexpected joy.

【The Mafia does not give up the mission because of your departure.】

【Instead, they send others to kidnap Suzuki Sonoko.】

【You carefully tail the Mafia personnel and, just as they make their move, you stage a hero-saves-the-beauty act.】

【You successfully save Suzuki Sonoko.】

【Suzuki Sonoko is moved and falls deeply in love with you.】

【Soon, the two of you go from dating to marriage.】

【You hold a grand wedding.】

【At the wedding, you exchange rings, drink nuptial wine, kiss...】

【Suzuki Sonoko's best friend, Mao Li Lan, watches you both with envy from the side.】

【At night, the wedding night.】

【You both drink until you are heavily intoxicated.】

【You spend a very wonderful night in a drunken stupor.】 ===== CHAPTER 18 =====