Book 3: Chapter 2: Part 2(B)
Horikita surely made the same thought in her head. The fact that now, C class is no longer a problem, they are already out of the competition.
“In order to find out the situation of the other classes, we shed our sweat moving around, so your efforts are really appreciated”
Horikita turned around to leave, but as she made a step to move, she hesitated and stopped.
“There is just one more matter. You know Ibuki, right?”
“Ah, yes! She is a member of our class. What about her, though?”
“Her face is swollen. What is the meaning of this? Who did this to her?”
Almost as having decided who the culprit is, Horikita made an indirect hint towards him
“Heh? I thought she ran away. What? After all, she asked help from the members of another class instead of her own, right? What a pitiful woman!
Ryuuen laughed scornfully and once more he lied down.