Chapter 105 - 102: What Is Marriage?
The hectic special exams and such had finally settled down, and it was past 10 PM on a weekend that was about to end.
While lying in bed scrolling through my phone, I received a call. The number wasn't saved, but the 11 digits looked familiar.
"Hello?"
*"Sorry for calling so late at night, Hachiman-kun. Do you have a minute?"*
"It's fine. It's been a while, Chairman Sakayanagi."
The owner of this number was the chairman of this school's board—and also my benefactor.
*"No need to be so formal. It's hard to keep a conversation flowing like this."*
Even if he said that over the phone, Chairman Sakayanagi probably didn't call just for small talk.
*"I've caused you a lot of unnecessary worry, haven't I? But you don't have to be concerned anymore."*
"It's good to hear you're doing well."
*"You too, Hachiman-kun. I heard you earned a Protect Point in the last exam. It's reassuring to see you gaining more safety nets."*