Immediately after the head of the executive
committee made his announcement on the stage, the gymnasium was filled with the
cheers of the students.
The students were all cheering; some were
applauding, and some were cheerfully exchanging words with their friends. As
for Chihiro, he looked down on the scene from the catwalk with the members of
the student council.
Their chatter is completed without being
transmitted to the others, thanks to Hazuki Marika's [Telepathy].
『Really? I can't understand why the head of the
executive committee takes the best part』
『Ahaha... indeed you're right』
『But I don't think that's an acceptable』
『Still, he is the head of the school festival
committee』
Chihiro laughs at Lucille's frustration at not
standing out.
Marika nods her head without changing her
expression, and Ayase leisurely added calmly.
Then their leader, Yotsuba, the student
council president, looked at the group with a smile and gave a thoughtful
comment in their voice.
**a
『It's all right. We, the student council, are
the student representatives, but at the same time, we are the backstage
workers. It's best if the festival goes smoothly and smoothly』
The dark circles in her eyes, which were quite
dark when she prepared the day before yesterday, have faded considerably today.
Thanks to the makeup, it is hardly noticeable.
Lucille sighs as she looks at her pale face
and relaxed expression.
『...Geez. Yotsuba, you really don't have any
greed, do you?』
As she said this, a smile appeared under her
mouth.
Yesterday, she was the most worried about
Yotsuba among the members, telling her to "just go home early",
"at least take a nap when you can", "go to bed as soon as you
get home" and etc. If anyone was nagging Yotsuba, it was her. So, when the
girl who was her partner and friend got back on track, she was probably happier
than anyone else.
Yotsuba nodded her head at Lucille,
『Oh, my (Ara). I'm going to be very greedy』
『Heh? What do you mean?』
『Because all I want is for this school festival
to be a great success. How can you call that not greed?』
Pfft...
The members all burst out laughing at the
student council president's boastful words.
It's a greedless word, just like Yotsuba.
『Well... Shall we work hard behind the scenes
at best so that the school festival will go well?』
* * *
Yesterday, Yotsuba fell into Chihiro's hands.
However, she didn't visit the apartment after
that.
『I would love to visit Master's house, but...』
She's afraid she's going to lose too much
sleep over this.
Since she is a young lady and not a girl who
can easily stay out overnight, he let her go home.
Chihiro also went back to the apartment with
Suzu and reported the situation to Maria and the others.
The girls gave various reactions to the fact
that the situation was settled.
『I wonder if it was a good thing』
『Well, that's good, isn't it? I wish we could
have met and talked』
『President of the student council, huh? Izumi
kun's lack of discipline is troubling, but it's a superb card, isn't it?』
『Yeah. Thank you for your hard work,
Chihiro-sama. This is undoubtedly the result of your efforts』
Suzu and Yotsuba.
Both sisters whom Principal Ootori holds dear
are now in his possession. This is more than enough advantage against him, and
works as a trump card to check him.
If he does anything bad, his brother's love
and his own fiancée - both of them - will break off from him decisively. Not
only that, he may also lose the trust of the Kurohane family, which is the
family of both of them. Even though it was Chihiro who seduced the sisters, it
was Principal Ootori who failed to prevent it.
In addition, the photograph taken by Yotsuba
is also an important weapon for the strategy.
The fact that Yotsuba is the performer, the
photographer, and the possessor - it shows that Principal Ootori cannot do
nothing except "just possessing" them. Unless this is not a sexual act
between two fiancé(e)s, it is just a private image, and it cannot be evidence
of assault, even if the content is a little extreme.
Therefore, the police will not take action
unless the person seriously distributes the pictures.
As for the loss of audio data, there is no way
to identify the culprit or pursue the case.
In the first place, Principal Ootori cannot
understand the reason why Yotsuba suddenly changed. It is possible to assume
that Chihiro is responsible, but there is no evidence for this either.
If he accuses Chihiro or expel him from the
school under the circumstances, the suspicion will fall on Principal Ootori as
well.
...This is a silent message to the principal
Ootori to stay out of the situation.
After all, it is his fault for invading
Chihiro's territory, although it is totally the villain's way.
And Principal Ootori has no right to complain
about the counterattacks since he has been trying to force his way to get what
he wants.
And, it is fortunate that the talks were settled
before the day of the school festival.
Prolonging the problem would have been a
burden for Yotsuba, and it would have been the student council members and the
general students who would have suffered the consequences.
「Then, we should go back, too」
「Right」
Looking down below, students are leaving the
gymnasium in droves.
And now, following the opening ceremony, the
public is asked to wait until the doors open. On this time, it is spent on
final checks of their own programs, preparation of food, and preparations for
the invitations.
Although the student council's events are
already prepared and do not require much manpower, it is still necessary for
them to take turns to be in the student council room.
If Chihiro have nothing to do, he will have to
help with the class.
And so, the group leaves the catwalk in the
order of Marika, Ayase, Chihiro, and Yotsuba, with Lucille in the lead. On the
way, Yotsuba's hand gently pushes Chihiro's shoulder.
When Chihiro turn around in surprise, he sees
a gentle smile on her face.
**b
「What's wrong, Izumi-kun?」
「Oh, nothing」
Yotsuba looks completely normal. He was a
little seriously worried that she might call him "Master" in public,
but there was no need for that.
She is a smart girl. It seems, she knows what
she is doing.
On the contrary, she was so normal that
Chihiro almost thought yesterday's event was a dream.
「...I'm fine. Behaving like an honor student
doesn't bother me anymore. Thanks to you」
Suddenly, a sweet voice whispered to him,
sending a shiver down his spine.
At Chihiro's over-action, the walking Ayase
turns around and tilts "her" head.
「Is something wrong? ...Hmm? Senpai, your
hand...」
『Are you two become close?』
Marika follows Ayase's mutterings without
looking back.
She seems to be asking when they became close
rather than being uncomfortable with Yotsuba's behavior.
「Yes. Izumi kun dropped me off the day before
yesterday, didn't he? We talked a lot and got to know each other」
Yotsuba gave a perfectly safe answer.
Lucille, who had been listening to the
exchange of ideas behind her back, turned around at the end and sniffed. She
looked at Chihiro a little sharply.
「Servant. Don't get carried away just because
Yotsuba likes you a little. If you touch her by mistake, you'll get into
trouble with her man」
「Ahaha... I'll keep that in mind」
He could not say that he had already made a
move on her.
* * *
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