Private Toyogasaki, Student Council Office.
For some reason, the student council members, who usually did little actual work, had gathered together. The student council president, who normally served as little more than a stamp machine, looked solemnly at the others. "Everyone, listen up. Our school's reputation outside has become rather concerning lately. Although Doma from both the first and second years took first place in Tokyo in the prestigious school joint exams, outsiders' opinions of us have..."
The student council members fell silent.
"Could someone please tell me why the school's reputation has declined?" the stamp-machine student council president asked with a squinting smile.
The student council members remained silent.
"What the hell is this 'Movement to Pursue the Spirit of Showa'? Which idiot approved this event? Because of this damned pursuit of the Showa spirit, Toyogasaki is practically being seen by outsiders as a gathering place for freaks!" The squinting student council president suddenly roared. "My seniors entrusted the student council to me, yet because of my momentary negligence, the school's reputation has suffered. Seppuku! I must commit seppuku!"
"President, the person who approved this event was Principal Yamamoto..." a student council member said timidly.
"Even the principal can't meddle with the school without going through the student council!" the president declared firmly.
"I heard the board of directors approved it too..." another student council member added weakly.
"..." The student council president's expression stiffened. "Filthy adults! Seniors, I've failed the pure campus you protected! Seppuku! I'm going to commit seppuku..."
"President, this isn't your fault. The one at fault is the person who proposed the event—Teacher Matsuzaki!" someone couldn't help saying.
"I know!" The student council president instantly calmed down. "That's why I've been investigating Teacher Matsuzaki and the origins of this event these past few days. Hard