Going to Dragon Country

Akasaka had exhausted every means at his disposal.

And the remaining people finally cast their votes for Akasaka as well.

Without looking back, Akasaka took the thermos from the lectern and strode away.

The vote count had soared to a terrifying 90 million.

Considering Japan only had a population of 130 million...

He had pulled in practically everyone he could. The only ones left were probably children, or people who had not watched the live broadcast on television.

Akasaka took a deep drink of tea from his thermos beneath the stage. All that speaking onstage had left his mouth dry, and he was rather thirsty...

Kaguya Shinomiya walked over, her expression complicated.

"Congratulations. You've become Japan's prime minister."

Kaguya Shinomiya gave a deep bow. Anyone could clearly see that the result of Japan's prime ministerial election was already set in stone.

Akasaka paused mid-drink and glanced at the lofty young lady from the corner of his eye. She was lowering her head before him now, having even lost her usual poise.

Akasaka screwed the lid back onto the thermos, then used his free hand to help Kaguya Shinomiya up, telling her to raise her head. There was no need to be so formal—he had not even become Japan's prime minister yet, so such a grand gesture was unnecessary.

Even if he did become prime minister, their relationship did not call for it.

Kaguya Shinomiya gave a bitter smile. "Fine... as long as you're happy."

Meanwhile, Koenji Genten sat nearby with one leg crossed over the other and his arms folded across his chest. He grinned foolishly at Shiina Yuna beside him. "It's time for us older folks to leave. Let these youngsters have some time alone."

Shiina Yuna rose from her chair as well, books held in her arms, preparing