Why Are These Old Guys So Wicked!

Horikita Manabu remained silent, while Makoto Nishikado signaled his "submission."

As for Miyabi Nagumo, the composure and restraint he usually displayed had long since vanished.

His mouth stretched into a wide grin, and his eyes shimmered with irrepressible excitement; he could barely stop himself from laughing aloud.

No, hold it in. I can't laugh yet!

Miyabi Nagumo slapped Makoto Nishikado on the shoulder with force: "Good! Good! Junior, you truly haven't disappointed me!"

Under normal circumstances, Miyabi Nagumo was a man who could control his emotions; he would never have dared to show such unbridled joy.

If he had heard that the school would support his reforms before Makoto Nishikado joined the Student Council, Miyabi Nagumo would have merely smiled as if it were a matter of course.

But today, after hearing Makoto Nishikado's analysis and receiving the school's full backing, the feeling was entirely different.

Since the school was willing to pay such a heavy price, Miyabi Nagumo felt he had nothing left to fear.

"Junior, your plan, along with the affairs of the first years, will be left to you for the time being."

"Whatever you can earn from this matter is entirely to your credit."

Miyabi Nagumo said magnanimously.

Having received the school's explicit approval, he had evolved from the Vice President of the Student Council into half a President.

It was like breaking through from the peak of the Nascent Soul stage to the Grand Perfection of the Nascent Soul stage; it seemed like a small step, but it was actually a qualitative leap.

"Then I thank Vice President Nagumo."

Makoto Nishikado did not decline, accepting Miyabi Nagumo's goodwill.

Even though Horikita Manabu had not yet retired, it was becoming unclear who was truly in charge of the Student Council.

Looking at Miyabi Nagumo's current expression, he was one step away from dancing in front of Horikita Manabu and saying, "I'm doing great, brother."

Seeing his expression, Horikita Manabu felt a sense of worry for the first time.

It was not concern for the future of the school.

Makoto Nishikado had already established a firm foothold in the Student Council, so there were some things he no longer needed to fret over.

What he truly worried about was the future of Miyabi Nagumo.

"Nagumo, becoming Student Council President is only the beginning. Do you understand what I mean?"

Horikita Manabu did not wish to see a capable junior go astray, so he could not help but offer a warning.

"Please rest assured, I know what I should do."

Miyabi Nagumo reined in his expression.

On the surface, his attitude toward Horikita Manabu seemed even more respectful.

At least, that was how it appeared.

Seeing him act this way, Horikita Manabu became even more concerned.

He knew this display of respect did not come from the heart, but was rather the tolerance a "victor" showed toward a "loser" now that Miyabi Nagumo believed he had already won.

If Miyabi Nagumo maintained this mindset, he would eventually meet with disaster.

However, Horikita Manabu could not say anything more; no matter what he said now, Miyabi Nagumo would not listen.

At this point, Horikita Manabu could only place his faith in the wisdom of these two juniors.

Leaving the Student Council, Makoto Nishikado contacted Horikita Suzune and Kushida Kikyo, telling them to meet at the karaoke parlor.

On the way, Makoto Nishikado recounted everything that had happened in the Student Council to Yuki Himeno.

"Wouldn't that be terrible? Everyone in Class B doesn't want to see anyone drop out."

Yuki Himeno could not help but worry upon hearing this.

She personally hoped to be promoted to Class A, but if possible, who wouldn't want all their classmates to stay?

"Don't worry, once Miyabi Nagumo takes the throne, his days won't be easy either."

Makoto Nishikado was not particularly worried about Miyabi Nagumo.

Miyabi Nagumo was glorious now, but that was only for the moment.

Watch him build his high tower, watch him feast his guests, watch his tower collapse.

"To achieve his goals, he will inevitably offend many people."

"If there were no one to stand against him directly, the side effects of Miyabi Nagumo's actions wouldn't be that significant."

"But with me here, those offended by Miyabi Nagumo will naturally become my supporters."

From Makoto Nishikado's perspective, defeating Miyabi Nagumo was a simple matter.

He only needed to emphasize his own stance time and again while holding onto the position of Vice President, and he would possess enough influence.

Once Miyabi Nagumo caused enough public dissatisfaction to be incited, even if Makoto Nishikado acted reluctant, there would be people ready to drape the yellow robe over his shoulders.

Most people these days were quite simple.

When you oppose someone, you inadvertently end up supporting their rival.

"But if he realizes the danger and stops, wouldn't that be a disaster?" Yuki Himeno asked, looking puzzled.

In her view, given Miyabi Nagumo's capabilities, he would surely notice the opposition mounting against him.

If he simply stopped in time, Makoto Nishikado would likely have to wait until he stepped down before he could take the position himself.

"Reformers are always radicals; once they stop being radical, their political careers are effectively over."

"That is why, when faced with difficulties, these people cannot choose to stop; they must become even more radical."

"It isn't that they lack intelligence, but rather that they have no other choice."

Makoto Nishikado explained.

Miyabi Nagumo might think he is merely trying to realize his ambitions.

But in Makoto Nishikado's eyes, he is not far from being abandoned by everyone.

Throughout history, which reformer has ever had a good ending?

"In other words, as long as you, Boss, lead us through this period, you will be the Student Council president who wins in the end?" Yuki Himeno's eyes lit up.

With Makoto Nishikado's ability, as long as the position of Student Council president fell into his hands, he would undoubtedly hold absolute power.

By then, the entire Student Council, and even the school administration, would be Makoto Nishikado's supporters. How could students from other classes possibly compete with Class B?

"Tsk."

Makoto Nishikado clicked his tongue, his expression darkening.

"What's wrong, Boss?"

Yuki Himeno panicked as well.

She rarely saw her boss look like this.

"According to my deductions, at this current stage, the school administration shouldn't be giving Miyabi Nagumo this much support."

"I could have moved against Miyabi Nagumo the moment they showed an ambiguous attitude, finishing it all in one go and saving myself a lot of trouble."

"Do you know why they are being so bold?"

Makoto Nishikado rubbed his temples, feeling for the first time like he had lifted a rock only to drop it on his own feet.

"Why is that? I don't understand these things, Boss."

Yuki Himeno shook her head honestly.

With her level of skill, she could at most be a slacker secretary in the Student Council.

"I forgot about myself. They dare to do this because I joined the Student Council."

"Those old geezers are planning to let Miyabi Nagumo turn the school into a mess, just so they can hand it over to me to clean up."

"The reform is a test for Miyabi Nagumo, and fixing the aftermath of that reform is the test for me."

"But isn't this just making me wipe Miyabi Nagumo's ass? I really have to thank them for that!"

Makoto Nishikado stopped in his tracks and pointed at the security camera diagonally above, unable to stop himself from complaining.

"You old geezers are so wicked!"

[Triggered Sakayanagi Narimori's emotions, obtained 2659 emotion points.]

Seeing the system notification, Makoto Nishikado became even more incensed.

Wait, why is there another old geezer spying on him?

"Pfft!"

Yuki Himeno quickly covered her mouth, but Makoto Nishikado had already heard her laugh.

Facing Makoto Nishikado's "kind" smile, Yuki Himeno could no longer laugh.