Mida was announced missing the following morning.

Nobody knew what happened to her, other than Ayano and Hina.

Speaking of, Ayano heard a voice behind her.

"Yan-Chan. Can we talk?"

"Yes, Hina-Chan. What's the matter?"

"In private, preferably."

Hina and Ayano went to the back of the school, and Hina wouldn't make eye contact.

"Hina? Thank you for doing that for me."

"You're welcome. But... I didn't think you did things like that."

Ayano nodded. "I don't usually. That was the only time I've ever done that, and I don't plan to again."

Hina looked up at her. "Why her?"

"I heard she was a pedophile. And, well, it made me angry enough to just... snap in her presence."

Hina nods. "Look, I won't tell anyone. Nobody needs to know. Even if I'm questioned by the police. You helped me out once before and I'll return the favour."

"Thank you, Hina."

"But please, Ayano. Never do anything like that again. If Budo knew..."

"I know. I won't, I promise."

Hina and Ayano returned to the group. Ayano noticed how people whipped around to check who was coming. People were increasingly anxious. Ayano knew it wouldn't be a good idea to do anything else violent.

At this point, she was practically awaiting the next girl. She was unsurprised when Info-Chan messaged her letting her know the leader of the delinquents and Senpai had gotten close unexpectedly.

Ayano had been making notes of ways to eliminate any girl who came near Senpai. She had noticed a pattern of girls appearing every week, and was hoping it would all be over soon.

She scanned the list, and came to the conclusion that expelling Osoro would be the best method.

She messaged Info-Chan.

Ayano: Any tips on getting Osoro expelled?

Info-Chan: I have a great idea for you. The guidance counsellor has some business with the delinquents. Get into trouble, and blame them. I'm sure she'll snap eventually and expel them.

Ayano checked the school rules, and decided to start by stealing some test answers.

When she was caught, she was sent to the guidance counsellor.

"I'm sorry, it's just... the delinquents threatened me and made me steal them..."

Genka's face softened. "Is that the reason for this? Oh... I'm sorry they treated you that way. You're free to leave."

Ayano left, and quickly thought of other things to do to get the delinquents expelled.

Meanwhile, Hina had gone home early to prepare for her shoot.

Budo had tagged along, for moral support, and watched as the dresser helped her into the costumes.

"Here we are. A perfect fit. I'm so envious of your body, you're so perfectly slim..."

Hina frowned. "I'll tell you something... to look like this costs me my happiness. And, I think happiness is much more beautiful than thinness."

Hina walked away, and Budo followed her.

"Only one more year, babe, and we'll get out of here and get married."

She nodded. "Couldn't get here quick enough." He leaned in for a kiss, but she pushed him away. "Sorry, babe, the makeup."

Ayano continued working hard.

Unfortunately, Osoro and Senpai were spending more and more time together. In all the other cases, she had managed to stop most of her rivals from even getting close with Senpai, and it saddened her.

However, she was making good progress, and after covering herself in red paint and telling Genka she had been attacked by the delinquents, she officially decided to expel them.

And so, quickly, another rival was combatted.