Faced with this question, Sakura Airi didn't hesitate at all. After taking a deep breath, she slowly explained: "Actually, I work as a blog idol and model on the internet. 'Shizuku' is the name I use for those activities."
"This person was probably attracted during that process as a viewer, but somehow he discovered my real identity and kept sending me these letters, even requesting to meet."
"I came here to make things clear to him in person... that's why I came."
"Is that so?"
Hashima displayed a somewhat shocked expression, but after noticing Sakura Airi's demeanor, he gently said: "It's okay. This isn't Sakura-san's fault. It's all this guy's problem. Isn't he just the most disgusting kind of stalker?"
"And this further proves how despicable his behavior is. We must ensure he can never recover from this."
Just as he finished speaking, a calm male voice came from behind.
"Hashima-kun, can you explain the current situation to me now?"
They both turned to look and saw Horikita Senpai standing alone at the end of the alley. He hadn't brought his little follower, Tachibana Akane.
"Horikita-senpai, you arrived quickly. As expected of the student council president—truly considerate of students."
Hashima quickly went to greet him. After a brief greeting, he began explaining the course of events to Horikita Senpai.
He was a smart person. After Hashima subtly mentioned that Sakura Airi was an internet celebrity and showed him a few letters, Horikita Senpai immediately understood the cause of the incident.
After fully understanding what had happened, Horikita Senpai pushed up his glasses on the bridge of his nose, repeatedly knocked out the man lying on the ground when he tried to wake up, then looked at Hashima and asked: "May I speak with Sakura-san for a moment?"
"Of course."
Hashima nodded, then called Sakura Airi over.
Although she still felt somewhat uncomfortable facing strangers, the girl walked over and stood beside Hashima.
"Hello, Sakura-san. I'm the student council president, Horikita Manabu."
"Horikita-senpai... good afternoon."
"I'd like to know, when did this male clerk start sending you these letters?"
"Starting from the third day after school began. He would send several letters each week. At first, I never thought he would continue, and even made requests to meet..."
The red-haired girl lowered her eyes, her face showing that she really didn't want to recall this anymore.
"I see. I understand." After confirming his questions, Horikita Manabu nodded and told the two: "I can handle the conclusion of this matter."
"This clerk was hired through the school's employment channels. However, since he dared to send harassing letters to a female student and even attempted to assault her, he absolutely cannot remain here. He should even face a series of legal charges."
"The school established comprehensive living service facilities to serve students. Now that such an incident has occurred, this issue needs to be reported to the Chairman. We need to ask him to reexamine all the staff working at the school."
Horikita Manabu quickly made his arrangements. Soon, artificial island security guards wearing uniforms arrived and swiftly took away the unconscious clerk from the ground.
Before leaving, the student council president seemed to have something else to say, so he turned to Hashima and asked:
"Hashima-kun, don't forget our previous agreement. Have you selected those two candidates yet?"
"Still in the selection process. I'll notify you once confirmed, Horikita-senpai. Please rest assured."
"Very well."
After everyone had left, Hashima looked at Sakura Airi beside him: "Where shall we go next?"
Hearing this, Sakura Airi gathered her courage and asked Hashima: "Has Hashima-san heard of the name I just mentioned online?"
The young man knew what she was asking and shook his head, answering: "I'm not very familiar with these things. I really don't know what Sakura-san is like on the internet."
This was a lie.
He had seen the photos with Kushida days ago, confirming that the idol "Shizuku" was indeed the girl in front of him, but naturally he had to play dumb now.
"In that case... I'd like to invite Hashima-san to my dorm..." Sakura Airi clenched her small fists tightly, her voice somewhat trembling. "Since I just said I'd tell you everything about my other side, I want to show Hashima-san my blog and those photos... That way I'm being truly honest with my friend."
Hearing this proposal, Hashima certainly wouldn't refuse and quickly replied: "Of course. I'm quite looking forward to seeing Sakura-san's other side. I hope it's not an intrusion."
"Mm... then let's go."
Seeing the young man nod, Sakura Airi's face was once again covered with a layer of red clouds. She felt her heart beating wildly. To dare propose such a thing was really too embarrassing.