"Zura, no one was going to hand over their vote just because they admired an idol..." Sogo Doma said expressionlessly. Sure, this country's prime ministers changed as often as chives were harvested—one or two new administrations a year was hardly unheard of—but trying to win votes through an idol's influence...
"How would you know if no one's ever tried it?" Kotaro Katsura countered.
"If it were really as simple as you said, idols would already be running the country. Besides—"
"They lack a platform. For instance, the chance to run for office, or wealthy conglomerates to help canvass for votes..." Kotaro Katsura raised his index finger again. "Besides, most idols are given carefully crafted personas. But I'm different. To my fans, I'm merely someone who silently supports them from behind the scenes. That means I can transform into any kind of political candidate..."
"Wait, Zura. What I mean is, how could someone go around telling everyone that they're working hard for the school? That might be part of the persona too," Sogo Doma reminded him.
"No..." Kotaro Katsura shook his head. "Nana didn't tell me. I found out myself..."
"Found out!?" Sogo Doma's mouth twitched.
"You know, I'm skilled at infiltration..." Kotaro Katsura said with a smile.
"Zura, isn't that actually stalking?"
"Not a stalker—a kind-hearted samurai who just happened to be passing by!"
Sogo Doma: "..."
He'd actually believed that nonsense!
"That's right, Mr. Katsura is always guiding others!" Elisaki testified from the side.
Sogo Doma: "..."
This guy had been brainwashed, hadn't he?
"Haha..." Kotaro Katsura laughed again. "Elisaki, not guiding—just offering advice. Adults are supposed to offer advice at the right moments, so children can take fewer detours. As for everything else, they have to work hard themselves. That's what makes a qualified adult! Just like you,