Kikyou Kushida's Little Moves.

"That's all for today, I need to head back now. See you tomorrow, Classmate Sakayanagi- san."

Hashiba Hikaru got up to say goodbye. He planned to go back and study more videos of chess grandmasters; how could he let this little girl continue to be so arrogant?

After the boy's figure disappeared from the Club Room, Kamuro Masumi asked with some curiosity, "Is Classmate Hashiba really that good at beating you?"

"Who knows? If they can beat me, I won't give up so easily!"

Sakayanagi Arisu's eyes curved into crescent moons, indicating that she was in a very good mood.

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After the incident with Sakayanagi Arisu, the last day of the week is the Student Council recruitment day.

The current student Student Council, led by Miyabi Nagumo, is a new leadership team. In order to improve the efficiency of the Student Council's work and implement her reform plan, this blonde-haired woman has decided to recruit a large number of fresh members to increase the enthusiasm of the Student Council.

This opportunity had been promoted in advance; the Student Council's official account posted a very eye-catching post on the Campus Forum and pinned it, which aroused the interest of many people.

"Hashiba, I'll leave this matter to you. I hope you can select more outstanding talents for us."

After Miyabi Nagumo became the new Student Council President, he did not change the layout of the Student Council, and even continued to sit in the same chair that Horikita Manabu had previously used.

"Thank you for your trust, President. I will do my best and won't let you down."

As the saying goes, those who can't act can't climb the ladder in this kind of environment. Even if everyone knows they look down on each other, maintaining appearances is the most important thing.

"Then go ahead and do it. Remember, there's no limit to the number of new members you can recruit. Anyone with outstanding talent is welcome to join our Student Council and contribute their abilities. There's no limit to the number."

Miyabi Nagumo held a document in her hand, an encouraging smile on her lips.

"Of course, I am well aware of President Nagumo's reform plan, and it will certainly select even more outstanding new members."

Hashiba Hikaru looked serious, as if she was ready to do anything for the Student Council.

"Um."

After finishing his forced smile, Hashiba Hikaru glanced at his phone. Since Horikita Manabu stepped down, his Second Year senior, Kiriyama, had been trying to chat with him quite a bit.

Chat interface.

Kiriyama Ikuto: It seems Nagumo has already prepared a backup plan; he will likely join the Student Council as a newcomer.

Hashiba Hikaru: Which class are you in?

Kiriyama Ikuto: He should be Class C of the First Year. I remember that Ryuen had worked with him before.

"Ryuen Kakeru? It seems we really are destined to meet."

Hashiba Hikaru: I understand. Thank you for the reminder, Kiriyama -senpai.

Kiriyama Ikuto: I'm just fulfilling my promise. If you want to impeach Nagumo, you'll need to win over at least two-thirds of the executives. It won't be an easy path.

Hashiba Hikaru: I understand.

After putting down her phone, Hashiba Hikaru returned to her seat to organize the interview documents she had prepared. Today's recruitment meeting was not held at the Student Council headquarters, but in a new classroom. Only those who passed the initial screening would be able to report to the Student Council.

"Classmate Sakayanagi, would you be interested in going with me to interview new people?"

Hashiba Hikaru glanced at the elegant silver-haired girl sitting in her seat. She had heard that after winning over Katsuragi Kohei, the girl had become the true leader of Class B. Inviting her might reveal something very interesting.

"Sure, thank you for the invitation, Vice President Hashiba. I'll gladly accept."

Sakayanagi Arisu naturally wouldn't refuse such a thing; she herself enjoyed having fun, and simply working in the Student Council was indeed too boring.

After calling on Sakayanagi, Hashiba Hikaru also called on one of Horikita Manabu's supporters, a Second Year girl who currently serves as the Student Council's accountant.

"Sakurai- senpai, how many resumes did we receive before?"

Hashiba Hikaru sat at the front and asked the Second Year girl a question.

There are twenty-seven applications, nineteen of which are from first-year students and eight from Second Year students.

The upperclassman named Sakurai was a girl wearing glasses. While replying, she secretly glanced at Hashiba Hikaru's profile.

"It seems today's interview process is going to be quite lengthy."

Hashiba Hikaru brought Sakayanagi and Sakurai to the Student Council interview site. Since they entered through a side door, the interested students naturally couldn't see them and could only wait for notification in the corridor.

"Please have a seat, Classmate Sakayanagi and Sakurai- senpai."

The boy, with great gentlemanly manners, pulled out chairs for the two girls. After they were both seated, he took his seat last and then gestured to the Student Council members standing at the door that they could begin.

"Please welcome the first interviewee to the room."

As the Student Council member wearing an armband announced the start of the interviews, the first interviewee walked into the classroom. She was a rather beautiful black-haired girl with delicate features, but her face was expressionless and exuded a hint of coldness.

"Horikita, please tell us why you want to join the Student Council."

Hashiba Hikaru decided to play along, so he took the resume the other party had given him and began asking questions.

"I believe the Student Council is a place where I can develop my abilities, not only improving my personal qualities but also serving the school and contributing to the better development of the campus. Therefore, I hope I can do my part."

Horikita Suzune's reply was naturally pre-arranged with Hashiba Hikaru. Although she could come up with these words, Hashiba Hikaru still suggested that she read them from the script, since it was just a formality anyway.

"I see. It seems Horikita is indeed a capable person."

The boy nodded, then looked at Sakayanagi Arisu beside him and whispered, "What do you think, Classmate Sakayanagi? Do you think Horikita is suitable to join the Student Council?"

When Hashiba Hikaru brought up the topic, the silver-haired girl simply nodded slightly. "I think Horikita- san is indeed very suitable for the Student Council."

"That's good."

Without hesitation, Hashiba Hikaru said directly to Sakurai -senpai on the other side, "Class D of the First Year, Horikita Suzune, has passed the interview."

"Okay, I've written it down."

Sakurai -senpai knew she was just a tool today, and had no intention of speaking up; she was simply doing her job quietly.

"Then please go back now, Horikita. Remember to report to the Student Council before 4 PM next Monday."

"I see."

Horikita Suzune glanced at Hashiba Hikaru's face. Although she felt relieved, a strange emotion flickered in her heart when she saw Sakayanagi Hashiba Hikaru Sakayanagi Arisu.

[If that spot were mine...]

Would I be happy?

After quietly leaving the classroom, Horikita Suzune was clearly somewhat unsettled.

These past few days, she doesn't know why, but she can't help but think of Hashiba Hikaru's face. Even though she knows he's a scumbag who cheats on her with multiple women, she's accepted him as her companion in her heart.

"Why..."

After letting out a soft sigh, the black-haired girl quickly left.

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332

Chapter 332 Kushida Kikyo's Little Actions

The Student Council recruitment interviews continued, with people coming in one by one.

Because Hashiba Hikaru had already discussed it with her students in advance, in order to increase her authority, Class A of the First Year sent three students to participate in the interview: Kanzaki Ryuji, Himeno Yuki, and Minami Kozue. Ando Sayo and Shibata Sou stayed in the class and would act as Ichinose's assistants.

"My idea is to do my best to contribute to the Student Council and give full play to my abilities."

Himeno Yuki stared intently at Hashiba Hikaru's face, a deep smile playing on her lips.

"Hmm, that's a very good declaration. I approve of you, Himeno- chan."

Hashiba Hikaru calmly carried out her performance, not worried about being seen by Sakayanagi Arisu next to her.

Even if I directly plant people in my own ranks, you can't say anything, right?

"Sakurai- senpai, please make a note of this."

"Yes."

After the students in Class A of the First Year finished their interviews, the next person to come in surprised Hashiba Hikaru, because it was Katsuragi Kohei.

This steady and reliable man had been quite quiet since losing the power struggle in the class, but I didn't expect him to still come for this interview.

"I believe the Student Council is an excellent organization, and I hope to gain more valuable experience from it. I will strive to serve everyone; that is my original intention."

Katsuragi Kohei's speech, like the man himself, was steady and sincere.

However, just as Hashiba Hikaru was about to speak, he noticed something unusual about Sakayanagi beside him, so he quickly smiled and said, "Why don't you ask him Classmate Sakayanagi?"

Should I come?

"Yes, you two should be quite familiar with each other as classmates. If Classmate Sakayanagi thinks Katsuragi is capable of the task, I have no objections."

"Is that so?"

Sakayanagi Arisu gave Hashiba Hikaru a deep look. She knew that the other party was doing it on purpose. If she were to take revenge at this time, it would be easy to give others cause for criticism.

"I believe that with Katsuragi's qualifications, joining the Student Council is absolutely no problem for him."

Sakayanagi Arisu and finally gave her answer.

"That's good, Sakurai- senpai, please make a note of it."

"Thanks."

After hearing that he had passed, Katsuragi Kohei showed no particular expression on his face. He simply glanced at Sakayanagi and then at Hashiba Hikaru before quickly turning and leaving.

"Next."

"I'm here!"

A very familiar voice reached Hashiba Hikaru's ears, causing him to freeze in surprise.

She was a pretty young woman with short hair. She seemed to have put on some makeup today, making her already delicate face even more beautiful.

"Hello, interviewers. I'm Kushida Kikyo from Class D of the First Year. My reason for wanting to join the Student Council is simple: I want to make more friends."

This is what Kushida Kikyo said. After she said that, even Sakurai -senpai, who had always been just a tool, was a little curious: could this really gain her approval?

"I wonder why Kushida wants to make friends?"

Hashiba Hikaru asked the question in a very serious tone.

"Because I think that if we make more friends, we can get along better with each other, and that's how we can build a better campus."

Kushida Kikyo always wore a perfect smile on her pretty face, leaving no room for criticism.

"So, how many friends have you made?"

Hashiba Hikaru, intending to play a trick on her, refused to give in and continued to ask questions.

"Well..."

Kushida Kikyo was no fool; she quickly realized that the boy in front of her, with whom she had already been completely honest, was planning to play a trick on her. However, the girl wasn't angry at all; instead, her smile became even more captivating.

"In that case, words might not be very convincing. Let the Vice President take a look at my phone instead."

At this point, the short-haired girl suddenly started walking towards where Hashiba Hikaru and the other two were. After stopping, Kushida Kikyo waved her phone, indicating that she wanted them to reach out and take it.

However, when Hashiba Hikaru reached out, she suddenly felt herself being grasped by a smooth little hand.

"!"

Hashiba Hikaru's expression changed. This wasn't a private interaction; her upperclassman was present!

This guy is incredibly audacious.

But Kushida Kikyo, seemingly unconcerned, grasped Hashiba Hikaru's hand and then used her other hand to show her her phone's contact list, which indeed contained many people, making it difficult to scroll down.

The intimate behavior between the two was naturally seen by Sakayanagi, who was sitting on either side of Hashiba Hikaru, and the senior Sakurai. The silver-haired girl didn't react at all, but the senior's expression changed.

However, in this serious interview setting, after Kushida Kikyo took the initiative to hold Hashiba Hikaru's hand, her smile and posture remained unaffected. The boy's expression was equally calm, showing no discomfort or surprise, as if they were holding hands regularly.

[Hiss... What's going on? I remember the Vice President had a girlfriend, didn't he?]

[Have I stumbled upon something terrible?]

Sakurai -senpai pushed up her thick glasses, a storm raging in her heart.

"Did you see that clearly, Vice President? I have a lot of friends, don't I?"

Kushida Kikyo took advantage of the situation and squeezed Hashiba Hikaru's hand harder, her smile becoming even brighter, a feeling she found quite amusing.

"That's a lot indeed. Your reasoning is quite good. Joining the Student Council might just allow you to shine."

Hashiba Hikaru released the girl's smooth little hand and turned her head back to look at Sakurai- senpai beside her.