Since I prioritized spending time with Saki without any distractions, I could only inform the girls about the result when we were on our way to the classroom through messages.
They have mixed responses, of course. But ultimately, they all deemed it the best rather than send that guy to oblivion. Arisa, in particular, was feeling really conflicted.
On one hand, she’s dejected that things had to go this way. And on the other, she’s concerned that I once again brandished my overly considerate trait for them, allowing the silent guy to get a lighter sentence.
While it’s partly true, I didn’t tell her that. Instead, I reassured her that my decision was for our own convenience. She wasn’t completely convinced but since I will be seeing her later, I’ll just convince her again. And the same goes for the others.