The topic of "whether he deserves it or not" was finally let go by Sakayanagi Arisu.
She didn't ask any further questions.
She had already seen what she needed to see.
A person whose ears will turn red when talking about a "collaboration partner", who will seriously think about "what kind of person should stand next to that person", but who is so stubborn that she refuses to admit it... There is no need to ask any more questions about her feelings.
Sakayanagi Arisu picked up Hot Cocoa, drank the last bit, put down the cup, and slowly put away the narrow smile on his face.
She changed her posture, folded her hands, and her whole aura quietly changed at this moment.
If the Sakayanagi Arisu who just chatted about his hobbies and worries was a lazy girl, then the person looking at Horikita Suzune calmly at this moment is the real Sakayanagi Arisu from Class A.
"That's enough of a light topic. Now, let me ask you some serious questions."
Horikita Suzune was refreshed and immediately sat up straight.
Coming.
This was the moment she had been waiting for.
"Excuse me."
"The first question, Nagumo President, what kind of Student Council has it left for you? Is it a well-run stall that can be taken over directly, or is it a shiny-looking mess with a lot of holes inside that you need to clean up from scratch?"
She looked at Horikita Suzune, "After you take over, do you plan to maintain the status quo or make changes?"
Horikita Suzune did not answer in a hurry and thought carefully for a few seconds.
"The stall left by Nagumo President is more organized than I expected. He is a person with a flamboyant style, but his work is not ambiguous. Student Council has a mature set of rules for daily affairs and the flow of activities, and there are no holes. Therefore, I do not plan to make major changes."
"But not changing does not mean that it will not change. When Nagumo President was in office, Student Council was more like an 'executive agency'. I want it to be more 'active'. It does not just passively wait for tasks, but can actively discover what This School students need and what conflicts there are between various classes. Student Council can step in to coordinate."
"What I want is not a maintenance committee, but a Student Council that can really convince students and can really help."
Sakayanagi Arisu listened and couldn't comment, "Second question. What will I do after I get in? Do you really dare to leave a whole piece of work to me? I can do the chores, but I won't do them for a long time. If after I get in, I still do work that anyone can do, then I will think that you, the president, don't know how to employ people."
"When that happens, I will go."
This question, more pointed than the first, almost demanded power and space.
If a less ambitious president were to be challenged like this by a newcomer who had not yet entered the door, he would probably fall out on the spot.
Horikita Suzune was not angry.
She met Sakayanagi Arisu's gaze and nodded instead, as if she had expected that she would ask this question.
"I'm inviting you in, not just an errand boy. There are a lot of people in This School who can run errands and carry out orders step by step. I don't have to go to such great lengths to invite you here through Kagihara."
"I'm asking you for your brain. You're good at planning. This is exactly what I, and Student Council, lack most now. I plan to leave the 'coordination' part to you." How to judge, how to take action, I will not interfere with the specific methods and give you full power. I only look at two things, the results, and whether your actions will damage the credibility of Student Council. As long as these two points can be guaranteed, I will agree. If something goes wrong, I, the president, will take the responsibility with you."
Sakayanagi Arisu looked at Horikita Suzune, and for the first time, a hint of surprise truly flashed through those eyes that were always smiling.
She expected many answers.
Horikita Suzune would answer so simply and thoroughly.
It's not "arrange a position for you", it's just handing the full power into her hands directly, it's not "do a good job, I'll take good care of you", it's "if something goes wrong, I'll share the responsibility with you".
This is no longer an ordinary recruitment.
This is a president giving trust to a deputy who has not yet entered the door.
"Aren't you afraid that if I get this power, I will do whatever I want? Or, simply use Student Council's position to seek personal gain for Class A?"
"After all, I am from Class A, and you are from Class C. If you hand over the power of cross-class coordination to someone from another class, aren't you afraid that I will turn my elbow outward?"
"Afraid." Horikita Suzune answered calmly.
"Oh?"
"I'm afraid, that's why I said ugly things in front of me. Result and credibility are my two bottom lines. Just because I give you full power doesn't mean I won't watch. I will keep an eye on everything you do."
"If you really dare to use Student Council's position for personal gain, I, the president, will be the first one not to spare you."
Her tone was calm, but there was a strong air of strength, "Even if you are recommended by Kagihara, no matter how smart you are, I will personally remove you."
"But I can't not dare to hire people who are better than me just because of 'fear'. Because of fear, I will put aside capable people and only dare to use obedient mediocre people... That is the stupid thing I would do in the first grade."
"I am not that good now."
After saying this, Sakayanagi Arisu fell silent.
After a while, Sakayanagi Arisu suddenly smiled.
"Tetsu-kun is right."
"What?"
"He said that you have learned how to use people who are stronger than yourself. I was skeptical at first. Now it seems that he is not bragging on your behalf."
"Well...Horikita, I join Student Council."
Horikita Suzune's shoulders, which had been tense, relaxed almost imperceptibly.
With Sakayanagi Arisu as a general, the vacancy for Student Council in the second grade is no longer just about "making up the number of people", but really filling in the most critical piece of the puzzle.
"Student Council, welcome."
"Don't rush to welcome me yet."
Sakayanagi Arisu raised his hand, "It's one thing for me to agree to join. It's another thing for me to join in what capacity."
"You just said that you would leave cross-class coordination to me. But if I use the title of an ordinary 'member' to coordinate various classes, my name is not legitimate, and my words are not smooth. Why should other classes take the credit of an ordinary member? I can't say 'this is what our president means' every time before I speak... In that case, what is the difference between me and a mouthpiece?"
She looked at Horikita Suzune, and the meaning of her words was clear.
She wants a position worthy of that power.
Horikita Suzune was silent.
Of course she understood what Sakayanagi Arisu meant.
In fact, on the way here, while preparing for this conversation, she had already thought about this issue repeatedly.
She knows the structure of Student Council better than anyone else.
Nagumo President and Kiriyama Vice President are both in the third grade. Once they graduate next spring, the positions of president and Vice President will be available at the same time.
It has been decided that she will take over as president.
And Vice President...
As usual, Vice President can be nominated by the president and appointed after confirmation internally by Student Council and the school.
She could have left this position to someone she was more familiar with.
A deputy who can help her stabilize her daily affairs, making it easier to use.
But a deputy who saves her worries and a deputy who can help her open up the situation are two different things.