"800,000 personal points and a position as student council secretary. How does that sound?"
"That's a very generous offer, but I don't want to join the Student Council. Wouldn't I just end up working like a beast of burden?" Yuki Gyakukai replied. He was used to taking things easy and had no desire to take on more responsibilities.
Manabu Horikita felt a little regretful. He had originally planned to recruit Yuki Gyakukai into the Student Council with the secretary position so he could use him to counter Nagumo. But now that Yuki had refused, there was nothing he could do.
After thinking for a moment, he said, "While reviewing the Student Council applications today, I noticed Ichinose from your Class B had applied. Since you don't need the position, you can transfer it to her."
Ichinose?
What would she do in the Student Council?
Wasn't working like a beast of burden in Class B enough for her?
Why go work like one in the Student Council too?
The Student Council was a pit of fire. There was no point joining.
"Senpai, can that secretary position be transferred to anyone?"
Manabu Horikita sensed something was off. "It can only go to a first-year student. This recruitment drive is only for first-years, after all."
"Understood. We have a deal."
They didn't even sign a contract. After exchanging contact information and transferring the points in a hurry, Manabu Horikita turned and left, completely forgetting that his younger sister was still there.
"Brother..."
"Dummy Suzune, can't you see? Your brother doesn't want you anymore."
"Tsk!" Frowning, Suzune Horikita glared at Yuki Gyakukai, who was still standing by the vending machine.
"You've already taken the points. What are you still doing here?"
"Huh?!" Yuki Gyakukai stepped closer in disbelief, looking Suzune Horikita up and down as if she were some rare animal.
"I did take the points, but they came from your brother. What does that have to do with you? We still haven't settled our previous business."
"Huh?" This time, Suzune Horikita was the one left dumbfounded.
Who did business like that? A one-time deal was a one-time deal.
What was the point of refusing to let things end?
Did he think she was a hen that laid golden eggs?
Suzune Horikita crossed her arms and stepped back, wariness flickering in her eyes.
"What are you trying to do? I'm telling you, the school forbids improper relationships between boys and girls. I might not be able to beat you, but if I start yelling, plenty of people will come running."
"Is that really the kind of person you think I am?"
"Um... yes." She hesitantly nodded. They'd only met a few times, after all. Who knew what kind of person he was?
"That hurts. Oh well, I won't waste any more time." Pretending to be aggrieved, Yuki Gyakukai dabbed at the nonexistent tears in the corner of his eye. "To be honest, this is a little embarrassing to bring up."
"Go on. As long as it's not a personal attack or an extremely perverted request, I can probably accept it."
"Hey, you definitely just rolled your eyes at me!" Why was he wasting so much time talking to this idiot?
"I have a fiancée, so I'm not the least bit interested in you. The thing is, because of my fiancée's health, certain things aren't very convenient..."
At that, Suzune Horikita's expression turned cold. She pulled out her phone and started dialing the number of some authority. "You scumbag. You have a fiancée and you're still hitting on other people? Go explain yourself to the police."
"What are you talking about? Your long, straight black hair would be perfect for styling. I just want you to cosplay."
"That's all? You're sure there aren't any other requests?"
"I'm sure."
Under the streetlight, Suzune Horikita raised an eyebrow, arms crossed. "Then how are you going to prove it? It's just the two of us here right now. There's no reason I should trust what you say."
Yuki Gyakukai couldn't help laughing.
Suzune Horikita frowned slightly, unsure what he found so funny.
"Who told you there were only two people here? You've been standing here this long. Didn't you notice the third person?"
"Is it my brother?" Suzune Horikita's eyes widened slightly as she looked around.
She stared for a full thirty seconds, but still couldn't find any sign of a third person besides the two of them.
"Liar."
"Ayanokoji, please come out from behind that tree at your four o'clock. There's no point hiding."
"Ayanokoji?" The unexpected name caught Suzune Horikita by surprise.
Rustle, rustle.
The sound of leaves and branches rubbing together came from behind the tree, and a figure slowly emerged.
The dim light cast shadows over him. His calm eyes showed not a hint of emotion, as if nothing could ever interest him.
"Ah, sorry. I didn't hear anything just now. I only came down to buy a drink."
"Kiyotaka Ayanokoji, do you even believe yourself when you say that? Do you think everyone's like me and would walk all this way just to buy a drink?"
Yuki Gyakukai, you're a weirdo too.
"All right, back to the matter at hand. We've found a witness, so our agreement stands."
Suzune Horikita nodded helplessly.
At least nothing had gone too far. Everything was still within the bounds of what she could forgive.
Only after Yuki Gyakukai had completely disappeared from their sight did Suzune Horikita turn to look at her thoroughly ordinary classmate.
"How much did you see just now?"
"...Some of it."
"How much is 'some'?"
"Basically, you followed Student Council President Horikita here, had an argument, and then President Horikita was about to beat you up..."
Suzune Horikita's face darkened as she cut him off. "That means you saw all of it!"
Early in the morning, Yuki Gyakukai, full of energy, opened his door, took the elevator, and headed to his fiancée's room. He happily ate breakfast like a little freeloader.
After breakfast, the two walked side by side toward the elevator.
The elevator doors opened, revealing quite a few familiar faces. Or at least, they should have been familiar.
After all, he'd already interacted with three of the first-year classes. He'd only met a few people from Class D.
"Good morning, Ichinose."
"Good morning, Gyakukai and Hanyu."
The other Class B students in the elevator greeted them too.
The elevator felt a little cramped once they stepped inside. "Looks like we've hit the morning rush at school too."
"Everyone has to get to class, after all."
For some reason, Yuki Gyakukai suddenly felt that Tomie was unusually quiet. More precisely, it seemed as if she were waiting for something.
"Do you dare kiss me in the elevator?" Tomie edged closer and cautiously glanced around. Once she was sure no one was paying attention, she whispered in Yuki's ear.
After all, they were in public. Even Tomie, whose queenly aura could be quite imposing, couldn't help feeling shy.
Who would've thought Yuki Gyakukai wouldn't play along at all? He shouted:
"Steal a kiss?!"
The three words instantly filled the already cramped space.
Everyone's gaze turned toward the two of them in the corner, their eyes teasing.
Mwah!
"What else do you want? Want another kiss? Want me to say I love you?!"
At that moment, the girl's face turned redder than anything else.
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