It was a straightforward statement.
The one who said this was Sayuki, who had kept quiet until now. She
had a beautiful feminine voice, but her tone was somewhat disproportionately
masculine.
Shuka raises an eyebrow at this.
「Um, you want... me to be on the Public Morals Committee?」
「Yes. I'd like you to assist the Public Morals Committee」
In other words, scouts.
Aside from Chihiro himself, the two who were called were first-year
students too. It is understandable that they were invited to join the Public
Morals Committee, including the fact that Hana, whose abilities are very
unique, was not invited.
The Public Morals Committee is an organization that checks and
cautions students on school grounds and some outside the school to make sure
that they are not violating school rules or behaving in a manner that is
inappropriate for a student of the school.
The basic activities of this organization are mainly simple, such as
inspection of belongings and clothes.
The main purpose of the group is to cover the areas that teachers
cannot handle or pay attention to, and because of this, the group is allowed to
mediate and resolve minor disputes on its own.
At Shibahou Academy, students receive a certain amount of combat
training, and many of them seem to have a certain amount of strength (even if
they don't have many opportunities to actually use it).
So, for this, Kamishiro and Shuka are probably the best candidates.
Then, the question is.
「Um... me too, right?」
Why was Chihiro invited too?
To be frank, he's out of place. If Sayuki want him to be a member of
the school moral committee, other students, such as Maria, would be more
useful.
But then, Yotsuba, not Sayuki, answered the question.
「Ah... no. Kamishiro-kun and Yuse-san are on the Public Morals
Committee, but Izumi-kun would be invited to join the Student Council, not the
Public Morals Committee」
So that's why not only Sayuki but also Yotsuba is here.
The student council.
It's the organization that runs school events, organizes school
assemblies, and handles public relations.
Although it is more friendly than the Public Morals Committee, it is
mainly behind-the-scenes and administrative work, and has a large workload.
「I'm on the student council?」
「...To be honest, I'm also surprised by the suddenness of this. If
you don't mind, can you tell the reason?」
Kamishiro followed Chihiro's words, and Shuka also gave a nod next
to him.
Seeing this, Yotsuba nodded back and exchanged glances with Sayuki.
「I understand. Let me explain first」
First of all, what Yotsuba and Sayuki... or more specifically, the
two organizations, are asking Chihiro and the others to do is to assist and
help.
Now that the second assessment season is over, the school is moving
towards the school festival in early November. Immediately after that, the
election of student council officers and the election of the Public Morals
Committee head will be held.
From there, the organization will be gradually reorganized under the
new president and the new chairperson, but frankly speaking, it is quite busy
to gather the new second-year members and take over the organization at that
time.
In addition, the more manpower available during the school festival,
the better.
So, in order to prepare some spiteful candidates for future members,
three people are selected.
「I chose Kamishiro and Yuse because of the popularity and physical
strength」
Sayuki said that plainly.
Because of their role in disciplining the school, the Public Morals
Committee often walked around the school and sometimes stood outside. There are
also times when they have to mediate fights, though not often.
As expected, the decisive factor is that the candidate has a broad
face and good strength.
Next, Yotsuba says in a soft voice.
「The main reason why Izumi-kun is chosen because of the recent
remarkable growth」
It seems that the devotion of the training even after school has led
to his recent reputation as a serious and hardworking person.
Furthermore, there is no problem in doing office work because of the
good performance in classroom lectures.
And regardless of [Mind-reading] ability, there is nothing
intimidating about his appearance, which makes it easy for ordinary students to
get to know him. The other ability, [Sleep Enhancement] also suitable for
working hard.
...Incidentally, due to the frequent training, some people think he
is bored.
At best, he's bought for his abilities, at worst, he's expected to
be a useful subordinate.
After finishing her explanation, Yotsuba smiled, easing the tension
in the group and said.
「Of course, it's not forced. Well then... one week. You have until
next Friday to think about it, and if you are willing to help us, please come
to the student council room or the Public Relations Committee room after school」
She expects a good answer.
With these words, the conversation ended.
After the conversation, they left the Principal's office with
Yotsuba and Sayuki. They bowed together and Principal Ootori nodded humbly.
Perhaps he is a bit more personable than he seems to be, given that
he lent them the place.
「See you later, then」
「Next time, we'll meet as comrades」
Perhaps out of consideration, Yotsuba and the others left quickly at
the entrance to the Principal's office.
Chihiro and the others who are left behind walked slowly down the
corridor and exited the elevator, somehow unable to bring themselves to
disperse.
「What are you going to do?」
Shuka suddenly opened her mouth.
「Well...」
「Not you, Kamishiro Yuuki」
「......」
The words are blunt, but still laughable.
Kamishiro also answered Shuka's question with an indescribable
expression.
「I'd like to accept that offer, if possible」
「Really?」
「This is a good chance. I can get closer to the upperclassmen, the
people at the center of the school. And I'm sure being on the publicity
committee...」
He cut the conversation off there.
Then, he muttered and chuckled, looking at Shuka.
「What about Yuse-san? You seem like the type who would make a quick
decision on something like this」
「Huh?」
Shuka's face turns red with anger.
「You're so annoying. Do I have things on my mind too? I mean, I never
said I wouldn't take it!」
「Haha, you're right」
It's like a brother and sister, Chihiro thought.
Kamishiro, who had been smiling at Chihiro, suddenly turned to
Chihiro.
「What about Izumi-kun...?」
「Hmm... well, I'll think about it」
「Well, I suppose so. Student council will be hard work, but it'll be a
good experience, right? If you become an officer, you'll have a chance to use
Maisaka」
It seems that Maisaka, who is a class rep, has a chance to show up
at the student council.
...So that's it. The reason why Maisaka, who was good at doing odd
job better than other students, wasn't invited to join the student council was
because he was an existing member of the council.
After that, at the school gate, Chihiro parted ways with Kamishiro
and the others.
As he walked away, he could hear them arguing from behind me.
（Whether I accept to help the student council or not, I'm going my
separate way from them）
Feeling a little mixed up about this, Chihiro walked back to the
apartment, speeding up the pace a little without being conscious of it.
