Sakayanagi Arisu Wants to Make a Bet / The Disciplinary Committee Is Formed

Hashiba Hikaru's gaze swept over Sakayanagi Arisu and Ayanokoji Kiyotaka. One of them came from the "White Room," and the other had visited the "White Room" when he was a child. They could give a more authentic analysis from their own perspectives.

"What's up?"

"Because of Ayanokoji, and since the [White Room] wants to take you back, do you think it's possible that they might send someone else besides Tsukishiro?"

Hashiba Hikaru's tone was playful; her first year was coming to an end, and new first-year students would be entering the school in April.

After a year of school life, the boy already knew that the school was very selective in choosing students, and he might end up with quite a few strange new students, since there were quite a few "special" students in his year.

"What Classmate Hashiba means is..."

Sakayanagi Arisu recalled her previous visit and subconsciously asked, "Is it possible that the [White Room] will accommodate new students?"

"I think it's possible."

Ayanokoji Kiyotaka thought for a moment. This was an easy line of thought to follow. If Tsukishiro wanted to take him back, he could only focus on the exam rules and some details. To ensure a more successful mission, sending a student to compete against him would be a more reliable approach.

"If there really are assassins sent by the [White Room] among the first-year students, then our school life will be much more interesting."

Hashiba Hikaru's lips curled into a mocking smile. The plan for the new Student Council department was about to be officially launched, originally intended to help the boys achieve centralized power.

However, considering this possibility, it seems it could also help cope with a potential future crisis of "newly built White Room".

That's really quite interesting!

Chapter 618 Sakayanagi Arisu Wants to Make a Bet

As the three chatted, the dishes they had ordered were brought out by the waiter one by one. The young man urged everyone to eat while they were hot, as not to miss out on delicious food was one of Hashiba Hikaru's life principles.

"If new students really do come from the [White Room] and enroll, it might change the structure of our classes. After all, we've already had a combined exam involving all three grades."

Hashiba Hikaru glanced at Ayanokoji Kiyotaka, who was eating, and said casually, "I wonder if we'll become teammates or enemies in the end."

"More important than all that is identifying the specific individuals involved."

Ayanokoji Kiyotaka put down his chopsticks, his expression calm.

Since the [White Room] has been reopened, that man may have trained a new batch of students and sent the most outstanding ones over. His abilities should not be underestimated.

"I don't think it would be too difficult to find the specific person, after all, someone like Ayanokoji is really conspicuous."

Hashiba Hikaru's lips curled slightly, as if she were speaking with a hidden meaning.

"In the entrance exams back then, Ayanokoji scored exactly 50 points in every subject, not a point more or less. This is something that ordinary students can't easily achieve."

"I just don't want to attract attention."

Ayanokoji Kiyotaka truly thought so at the time, but this score attracted a lot of attention, something he hadn't anticipated.

"Haha, as expected of Ayanokoji, your perspective is indeed different from ordinary people."

Hashiba Hikaru stroked her chin. "If any new students from the [White Room] enroll, I might be able to find him quickly."

"How about we make a small bet?"

Looking at Ayanokoji Kiyotaka's calm expression, he came up with an interesting idea.

"What bet?"

"How about we bet on who finds the student sent from the [White Room] first? The loser has to do one thing for the winner unconditionally."

Hashiba Hikaru smiled slightly, "Of course, we'll share the information after we find it, after all, we're allies."

"But this is just our analysis. What if the [White Room] didn't send anyone to enroll?"

Ayanokoji Kiyotaka didn't want to make a bet with Hashiba Hikaru. He had a vague feeling that if he agreed to the bet, he might fall into a trap.

"Don't be such a spoilsport, Ayanokoji. Getting rid of Tsukishiro isn't something that can be done overnight. Wouldn't it be more fun to find some enjoyment in the process?"

"I don't find it interesting at all. Classmate Hashiba, you should find someone else."

Ayanokoji Kiyotaka remained unmoved; he would not agree to such a bet.

"How about I make a bet with Classmate Hashiba?"

At that moment, Sakayanagi Arisu raised her little hand, blinked her beautiful purple eyes at Hashiba Hikaru, and smiled gently.

"Classmate Sakayanagi?"

Hashiba Hikaru was taken aback at first, then asked, "Are you really going to participate in this bet?"

"Yeah, since you think it's interesting, Classmate Hashiba, I'll play along and see who can find the person sent from the [White Room]."

Sakayanagi Arisu wiped her mouth with a napkin. After hearing Hashiba Hikaru's conditions, she immediately thought of many interesting things. Even if Ayanokoji Kiyotaka agreed, she would still want to join in.

"Alright then, since Ayanokoji isn't willing, let's play this potential [Find the Person Game]."

Hashiba Hikaru stretched out her hand, and the silver-haired girl beside her immediately reached out her small hand and grasped it.

It's a deal.

"Let Ayanokoji be the referee."

"... Can."

Ayanokoji Kiyotaka took a sip of his juice. He could tell, of course, that Sakayanagi Arisu and Hashiba Hikaru had a special relationship. Since they were willing to play along, he wouldn't interfere.

"I'm looking forward to the moment of victory, so please get ready, Classmate Hashiba."

"Don't speak too soon. You'll see after I win."

"Hehe."

The day after the Voting Exam, the atmosphere in the first grade was somewhat somber. After all, three students had been expelled from school the day before, and seeing the empty seats in the classroom inevitably made everyone feel a sense of shared sorrow.

Class A, the only class without any students dropping out, wouldn't experience such emotions, but they could still sense the atmosphere in the other classes and were naturally affected to some extent.

After finishing his classes for the day, on the last day of February, Hashiba Hikaru convened a meeting of all Student Council members, where he would announce his new plans.

The Student Council currently has more than 30 members, more than half of whom are first-year students. The remaining Second Year have been trying to keep a low profile since Nagumo left, because they won't be spending much time in the club after moving up to their third year. In April, they will be recruiting new members to bring in fresh first-year blood.

Hashiba Hikaru, sitting at the head of the long table in the Conference Room, glanced at all the Student Council members who had arrived. The ten officers had already discussed the matter; today was just a briefing meeting, and there was no need for a vote.

"Ladies and gentlemen, today I want to announce a project that can expand the influence of the Student Council. The specific plan has been approved by the Chairman, and I will announce it to you today."

Hashiba Hikaru glanced at Horikita Suzune standing next to him. Although she wasn't a Student Council member yet, the black-haired girl was in charge of operating the projector today and was standing next to his chair.

"Drop!"

After the projector was turned on, a line of text slowly appeared on the large screen in the Conference Room, immediately attracting the attention of everyone present.

[Announcement of the Establishment of the Student Council's New Department - Disciplinary Committee]

"As you can see, I have decided to establish a new department within the Student Council. This department will have unique authority and status, and will not be subject to the jurisdiction of the original departments. Instead, it will be directly managed by me."

"President, what exactly will this department do?"

A Second Year Student Council member raised his hand to ask a question, since even Miyabi Nagumo had never done anything like this before.

"It's very simple; everyone will understand once they've seen the detailed functional analysis."

Hashiba Hikaru gave Horikita Suzune a meaningful look, and she tapped the computer screen, immediately switching the projector to the next image.

[Disciplinary Committee's Working Guidelines]

To better protect students' rights, the Disciplinary Committee will more diligently manage school discipline, promptly stop all dangerous behaviors, accept any complaints regarding student violence, and has the authority to handle serious cases on campus.

[The Disciplinary Committee reports only to the Student Council President and has the authority to access all school surveillance cameras and download backup data.]

[It has its own office space, funding, and organizational structure.]

"What do you all think? This new department can help make the school a better place."

Hashiba Hikaru looked at the expressions on everyone's faces and felt very satisfied.

This is not a discussion, but a formal notification.

Only by completing the authority structure of this department can he better centralize power, and that is a more secure future.

Chapter 619 The Disciplinary Committee is established.

In the quiet Conference Room, after the explanation of the [Disciplinary Committee]'s functions was presented, the unsuspecting Student Council members looked at each other in bewilderment, completely stunned by Hashiba Hikaru's idea.

The students standing here are not new recruits; they are all people who have been involved in the internal affairs of the Student Council. After understanding the framework design of this new department, they can basically discern the true purpose of the Student Council President: to consolidate power for himself.

After all, just by reading the text, you can understand how much power this so-called "Disciplinary Committee" wields. Not only does it have the authority to freely access surveillance footage, but it also doesn't have to be accountable to anyone else.

Although nominally intended to reduce school violence, once such a mechanism becomes the norm, no one will dare to disrespect the Student Council President anymore. Otherwise, they will directly label you as a "dangerous element," and you will truly have no way to complain.

"I think the President's idea is excellent. After all, there have been several violent incidents before that required the Student Council to intervene. If the [Disciplinary Committee] starts working, I believe it will definitely reduce the chances of these incidents."

As the representative of Class B of the Second Year, Kiriyama Ikuto is now a Hashiba Hikaru, and immediately made a loud statement.

"That's right, the President's idea is excellent. If the function of [managing dangerous behavior] is delegated, members of other departments can focus more on their current tasks without being distracted."

"I support the President's decision!"

After several key Student Council officers spoke up, the other Student Council members followed suit. After all, Hashiba Hikaru had already spoken with the officers and distributed benefits for the appointments of some key personnel positions.

As the saying goes, the use of power is the art of dividing the cake.

Although she decided to entrust the [Disciplinary Committee] to Horikita Suzune, in order to keep things under control, Hashiba Hikaru still chose a Second Year Student Council member as a core member, and then added two more Second Year core members and two first-year students to complete the team.

"Alright, now that everyone understands, I will announce the appointment list for the [Disciplinary Committee]."

Hashiba Hikaru's gaze swept over all the members in the Conference Room. Standing next to her, Horikita Suzune's heart couldn't help but race slightly after hearing the boy's words, because it was about to be her turn to perform.

"First is the chairperson of the [Disciplinary Committee]... Horikita Suzune."

He called out the girl's name.

"Yes."

Upon hearing her name called, Horikita Suzune immediately took two steps forward with a serious expression. The girl's delicate face was tense as she stared expressionlessly at her colleagues.

After the personnel appointment was announced, apart from the student council officers who already knew about it, the other Student Council members were all very surprised.

After all, Horikita Suzune is just a first-year student. Judging from the rules, the Disciplinary Committee is a powerful department. Is it really okay to entrust it to a girl like her?

Even the first-year students who were familiar with Hashiba Hikaru standing in the crowd were surprised. After all, they all knew that the boy was someone who pursued the ultimate efficiency and profit. It was too sudden to hand over such important power to Horikita Suzune, who was not even a student in Class A of the First Year.

However, Hashiba Hikaru ignored everyone's private speculations and continued reading out the list of personnel appointments.

"Then there's the vice-chairman of the [Disciplinary Committee]... Shiratani Kawahira."

"Yes."

The person who came out was a boy wearing glasses. Shiratani Kawahira was a Student Council member of Class 2-A. He was originally a core member used by Miyabi Nagumo to control the Student Council Activities Department, but after that blond guy lost in the power struggle, this Shiratani immediately expressed his support for Hashiba Hikaru.

Such a pragmatic person is both insightful and capable, and is a veteran who has been in the Student Council since Horikita Manabu days, making him qualified to lead the [Disciplinary Committee].

When he came out, the surprised Student Council members immediately quieted down. After all, this choice was very suitable, and everyone wondered if this was Hashiba Yahiro's real idea, and Horikita Suzune was just a decoy.

Next, Hashiba Hikaru read out the names of two Second Year who were members of the Disciplinary Committee. Finally, two first-year students were appointed as assistants, making a total of six people who form the group that operates this new department.

"That concludes the personnel appointments for the [Disciplinary Committee]. You should all understand that this new department carries a heavy responsibility. To make this school a better place, I hope everyone will work diligently and contribute their utmost in their respective roles."

"Understood, we will do our best, please rest assured, President!"

The response in the Conference Room was enthusiastic. Although the emergence of this new department caught many members off guard, after the personnel appointments were completed, everyone understood Hashiba Hikaru's deeper thoughts from the selection criteria. Since it was already a done deal, there was no need to object.

"In addition, you should all have seen the renovation plan for our Student Council departments. To make your working environment more comfortable, the construction team will carry out a complete renovation of the Student Council departments during the spring break. All the relevant procedures and the amounts to be paid have been handled."

Hashiba Hikaru's tone became more impassioned; acting skills were also a crucial element. "Let's work together! The Student Council will definitely become better and better!"

"I support the President's decision!"

Let's cheer each other on!

Because Hashiba Hikaru had already explained the renovation plan in the Student Council's internal work group, everyone initially had some reservations about the funding issue. However, once they realized that the boy had entrusted most of the money to him personally for payment, their attitude immediately changed, and they became overjoyed and gave their full support.

This is reality.

Becoming the Student Council President certainly grants the greatest authority, but if subordinates don't cooperate, one can only be a useless person who can't leave the office. Only by coordinating the interests of various parties can one better achieve centralized power, since everyone has their own selfish motives, which is perfectly normal.

"That concludes today's meeting. Members of the new department, please stay and continue discussing matters. There are many details that require your attention."

"Yes."