The dreaming boy is a genius!?

Downfall

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"Are you okay Wataru!?"

As soon as school ended my sister came to the infirmary to check up on me. I expected her to instantly ask why I provoked Yuuki-senpai before ever asking about my health; however, this is a pleasant surprise. 'It should be easier to manipulate her opinion seeing as she cares more about me than she lets on.'

"I'm fine sis, my cheek just hurts a bit."

"Do you need an ice pack? Should I go call the nurse!?"

"Calm down sis it'll be alright."

"NO! If anything I should ask why you are so calm about this??"

'Now it's time to twist the narrative a bit.'

"Well, to be honest...Yuuki-senpai threatened me before so it isn't too surprising."

"HE DID WHAT?!"

Not even questioning whether what I said was true or not, this is the blind faith given to victims in most cases. If one person were to strike another whilst you were not present, you would be more likely to listen to the victim's side before the aggressor right? Of course this doesn't necessarily mean that the victim would win the case, but... when it comes to the trust one has in their immediate family that factor changes.

"Yeah... yesterday when I was leaving the council room he stopped me and told me you were worried about me or something."

"So I told him I'd ask you about it, but that wasn't all he wanted. He also told me to put in a good word for him with you. And when I refused h-he threatened me."

It's always better to mix in some truths in lies to weave an intricate story that is more believable. I doubt that Kaede is dense enough to not notice he has feelings for her. Not to mention the fact that she was indeed worried about me.

'With this not only his standing but also his relationship with my sister should be damaged.'

"Well he sure did a damn good job at ruining any chance he had! How the fuck could he think THAT was a good idea?!"

"It's okay sis it isn't that serious, I'll be okay"

By downplaying the situation and bringing back attention to my injury it should cloud her judgement skills making it impossible to do any critical thinking.

'I'm also not lying..I really am okay.'

"It is serious Wataru! Not because I insult you all the time means I don't care about you."

"I'm really fine, I'm more curious about what he meant when he said you were worried about something. What was it about?"

"Really? Right now??"

"Yes" I deadpanned

"Ughhh, I was worried about you and that girl that came over the other day."

"I told you before she was just a classmate though."

"You did, but I went askin around and everyone said you had a bigass crush on her."

"Well I did.. But not anymore. Plus she's out of my league." 'She's beneath me.'

"Why do you think so low of yourself? Is it because of me.. Wataru I- I'm sorry about insulting you all the time."

"Ha?"

"Your self esteem took a hit because of me right? I'm a terrible sister. I robbed you of your springtime of youth."

"No you didn't idiot. There isn't anything wrong with my self esteem. Even a blind man could see I was outclassed here. I just finally realised it."