592 - I Was Genderswapped and Reincarnated as a Villainess, but I’m Making this My Personal Yuri Game

# Chapter 592: "Demanding Strict Punishment" The demands from the Inada family were simply impossible to accept. One would assume they understood this, so why were they making such outrageous demands? The truth was unclear, leaving a rather unpleasant feeling. "I understand your point, but isn't part of the issue that the students themselves didn't prepare the safety mats they were instructed to have before practice?" "It's the teachers' responsibility to manage and supervise that! Why are you siding with the academy, Kujou-sama? Could it be that you have some sort of collusion with the academy?" Ah, so that's their angle. The other parents who were listening alongside me began whispering amongst themselves after hearing the Inada Mother's words. While such remarks are not usually to my liking, I must say it seems unfitting for the Inada family, of lesser standing, to adopt such an attitude towards a member of the prestigious Kujou family. Surely, there must be something more at play here. "Of course, I have no vested interests with the academy. I have no intention of unilaterally siding with them." "Yet Kujou-sama is clearly supporting the academy." The expression of triumph on Inada Mother's face as she uttered this while I was still speaking was peculiar, to say the least. Her face had a slight twitch, indicating that her confident demeanor was strange. "I'm still in the middle of my speech." "Ack!" The sound of the fan snapping shut reverberated as I pressed it against my mouth, subtly applying pressure on Inada Mother. I couldn't go too far or else the narrative might flip to suggest I was using intimidation, so I merely adopted a slightly lower pitch and added a touch more sharpness to my gaze. This should suffice. With the room quiet once more, I continued. "Let's see... For instance, there used to be swings and jungle gyms in parks." The women present exchanged puzzled glances, wondering what I was getting at, but I pressed on undeterred. "In the past, falling off a swing or a jungle gym due to overzealousness would see the injured child scolded by their parents for their carelessness. But that's changed. Now, blame is cast upon the park administrators who install such equipment. Consequently, parks have removed all such playground apparatus." "Huh?" Inada Mother's response to my explanation was one of a surprised murmur. "The lovely garden of the Inada household hosts a swing set, does it not?" "Wha—? How do you know that...?" Truth be told, I hadn't known either until just earlier today. I had no dealings with the Inada family and hadn't even cared about their existence. As a noble's child, I certainly recalled many noble families, their lineage, factions, and industries, as data in my mind. Yet I hadn't met most of these nobles, nor did I know their faces. Regarding the Inada family, I knew their data but not their faces or personalities until today. Meeting them revealed how much actual experience can differ from data. The detail of their garden's swing wasn't even in their data. So how did I know it? I had it checked and data delivered to me earlier today. It appears the Inada garden has a swing set, not a wildly fluctuating one, but rather a Western-style, slightly storybook charm piece likely beloved by the Inada family's many girls. It's said their grandfather installed it for his daughters and granddaughters. "I imagine I visited the Inada household, swung on the garden's swing set, only to have it collapse due to poor maintenance, resulting in injury. Naturally, the Inada family would assume full responsibility for the injuries I incurred, correct?" "That happened because it was past its service life! Our family bears no responsibility..." "I see... So what you're implying is that even though the Inada family neglected the upkeep and inspection of their own garden's equipment, you're saying it's my fault for not checking its safety before using it?" "No, um... That's not what I meant! It's the installers! Yes, the company that set it up or manufactured it is to blame, not Kujou-sama..." The rest of the parents seemed to grasp which side was losing ground. They began to look away or downwards, appearing uncomfortable. "Please consider this scenario applied to your case. Suppose the setup location is the academy, and the members of the Inada family who were present and failed to prevent me from using the swing were the academy's PE teachers. If I, who fell and got injured, were Inada Kairinka-san instead." "Well, that's..." Inada Mother's eyes darted nervously, likely aware from the start that her demands were excessive. "Yes, it's undeniable that those in charge of managing the installation bear some responsibility. Those present should also be accountable. However, doesn't the individual who neglected necessary safety precautions also bear a share of the responsibility?" The silence from the audience was tacit acknowledgment. "The argument that teachers should supervise students to prevent them from undertaking such risks is justified. But putting all responsibility for everything that happens solely on the teachers and the academy is unreasonable, wouldn't you agree?" "So then, what do you intend to do, Kujou-sama?" Inada Mother asked in a resigned murmur. "I have no say regarding the disciplinary measures for the academy's administration or faculty. However, halting the entire school event due to an accident occurring from neglect by certain individuals is a bit excessive." Revisiting every aspect of the sports festival at this late juncture would likely mean it can't be held this year. While I'm not personally invested, I recognize that some students genuinely look forward to it. Punishing diligent and eager students due to the mishaps of a few is unjust. "An extensive review at this point is unrealistic, and such actions could jeopardize this year's sports festival. As such, addressing only hazardous aspects of the new events, performing partial reviews, and ensuring comprehensive safety measures should suffice for holding the event as planned." "Surely a problem of this magnitude can't be resolved so simply! Without fundamentally addressing the issue—including accountability of the academy, responsibility of the student council for proposing such events, and reforms focusing on safety concerns—I cannot be satisfied!" Hmm... The Inada Mother seems unusually persistent on this matter. I don't think she deliberately made her daughter fall, but perhaps someone has urged her to use this situation to press the academy for accountability. Otherwise, why would she harp on responsibility so insistently? "We will verify the safety of the new events and propose revised, safer plans with the help of my group members. Is there still anything you find unsatisfactory?" At this, Inada Mother fell silent. It was only natural. Many in my group hail from influential families within the Donoue clan. Revising the events to meet safety standards that satisfy these prominent children, and implementing necessary precautions, makes it exceedingly difficult for a lesser family like the Inada’s to object. "If that's the stance of Kujou-sama..." "If the content meets the approval of Sakuya-sama's faction, our family will have no complaints..." The other parents, likely gathered by the Inada family, reluctantly acquiesced with hollow laughter. The Inada Mother might have had a specific agenda, but the other parents probably didn't intend to escalate matters by opposing the Kujou family as long as their children's safety was ensured. "We can agree on the sports festival proceeding under those terms! However, the teachers who neglected their oversight, the principal, and the student council, who proposed such events, must be held accountable!" Persistent, still... While they can't claim there’s no responsibility, it's unclear why she's so fixated. Is it simply about apportioning blame because her child was hurt? "I'm not saying the academy or supervisors are blameless, but why this fixation on the student council? Current student councils will have elections in about a month, with a changeover in two months. Why insist on accountability now?" "It's because the student council acted out of unnecessary ambition! If we don't hold them accountable now, they'll escape without consequences. Are you saying, Kujou-sama, that you're fine with that?" Hmm... While I can see that perspective, a student council is essentially child's play—what could warrant such animosity? At most, the principal and teachers might receive a formal warning. "Sigh..." The student council members flinched and appeared frightened when I glanced their way as I sighed. Why were they so scared? I believed I was defending them... The student council president is Sato Takeo, and the vice president is Yamada Yoshio. Though they are a grade above me, they were only known to me since their election, owing to their status as external applicants to the council. With the elections covering first and second-year candidates, current council members consist of second and third years. Once the sports festival concludes in a month, the student council elections will follow, and by the end of the cultural festival two months later, a new set of elected members will take over. It's unlikely they anticipated such drama, but unfortunately, this year's student council drew the short straw. Though, since they're responsible for their actions, it’s their own doing... "The matter of disciplining the student council, as responsible parties or initiators, shouldn't be dictated by students or parents. While it’s understandable to raise objections to any disproportionate penalties, intervening before the academy has finalized their decisions is overstepping." The other parents agreed, saying "Yes, indeed!" but Inada Mother remained visibly unsatisfied. What should I do about this... "We will observe how the academy handles future actions or penalties. However, regarding the sports festival, under my responsibility, the event regulations will be amended, safety measures enforced, and it will proceed as scheduled. Is that agreeable?" "Yes." It seems there are no objections to holding the festival itself. So, is Inada Mother’s target the discipline of the principal and gym teachers, or is she simply pursuing accountability for the student council? But why is this such a focus suddenly...? "Hmm?" The other households seemed to concede for now, which should resolve the matter. Yet the student council members were glaring at me. When I met their gaze, they quickly looked away, but they had unmistakably been glaring. I don't expect gratitude, but surely they realize I defended them... So why the animosity? "Then this concludes the discussion for now, with us awaiting the academy's decisions on those responsible. Is that acceptable?" "Yes." Most likely, any sanctions will be minor warnings, maybe at worst a salary reduction. We’ll wait for the academy announcement before proceeding further. As everyone slowly exited the conference room, I discreetly stepped away and took out my phone. "This is me... Yes, investigate the backgrounds of all families and parties involved today thoroughly, please." Apart from the Inada and Matsumoto families, the other guardians were likely coaxed into participating. However, I can't be entirely certain. It’s prudent to scrutinize everyone involved in the incident, including the responsible teachers and student council members. It feels like this accident might not be just a simple mishap. Naturally, I assume Inada Kairinka's fall was truly accidental. No parent would orchestrate such harm to their own child under the guise of an accident. Yet there might be those attempting to exploit this incident to stir trouble. Otherwise, the subsequent responses are oddly out of place. And then there's the student council... I acted as a mediator between them and the guardians demanding strict punishment. That should be obvious to anyone. So why did it feel as though there were hostile glances from the student council? I hold no grudges against them, so why were they looking at me like that? Moreover, why did the student council introduce new events for this year's sports festival in the first place? Following the established routine might have circumvented all this drama. 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