Sakayanagi Arisu, You're Such a Handful! (Part 2)

Manabu Horikita also commented, "You and Itayagi have the same problem."

"As another representative of Class A, you are not capable of fully governing Class A and your abilities are not yet sufficient to join the Student Council. Moreover, you have only been enrolled for a month and have not shown any abilities that I would value."

"Hehe..."

In response to Horikita's undisguised and calm assessment, Sakayanagi Arisu simply gave a polite, cute smile and nodded as if in agreement.

However, Manabu Horikita saw the indifference and contempt in her eyes.

Why does Class A have two leaders?

That was just something she did on purpose because she was bored.

In other words, even if she did nothing, if Katsuragi were given time alone, Katsuragi would still lose.

Katsuragi did not disagree with the Student Council President's assessment.

Because the president's statement is also correct; the current two factions in Class A are not a good thing.

So the president is basically pointing them in the right direction.

Manabu Horikita's class in Third-year Class A is an outstanding class that has had no dropouts in the past three years, has only one representative from the other side, and is also the Student Council President.

The current Class A, First Year cannot do what the other side can.

However, the Student Council President is the most outstanding Student Council President in history. According to the information I found, most of the students in the Student Council President's class depend on him.

So Manabu Horikita is like someone who single-handedly shouldered everything. He's an incredibly strong person.

The Student Council President's requirements are truly demanding.

If that's the standard, then Katsuragi felt that his rejection was understandable.

Moreover, the fact that two representatives from Class A are present is indeed a shortcoming for them.

The two representatives represent two different ideologies, and sooner or later they will disagree for various reasons.

This is not a good thing for Class A.

Therefore, he also hoped that Sakayanagi could let go of his obsession and choose a more prudent approach like him. However, persuading him was difficult.

In particular, Yahiko took it upon himself to contact Ryuen, and then they were about to talk about the students in the class signing contracts.

However, Ryuen made a huge mistake.

This resulted in the reduction of several of his classmates from the Katsuragi Faction, who joined Itayagi's side.

This likely means he's lost some of his popularity within the class. Katsuragi doesn't see this as a good thing, because the struggle between the two factions will only continue.

"Then, President, may we leave now?"

Just then, a voice rang out. It was a boy from Class C who had remained silent until now. He said, "Hirata has to go to his club activities, and training has already started at this time."

"..." Manabu Horikita.

Manabu Horikita then looked over.

I noticed that the classmate called Hirata looked a little embarrassed, but there was definitely some urgency on his face.

They probably want to get there as soon as possible.

This is Hirata Yosuke.

He was one of the better freshmen, and joined the soccer club shortly after enrolling, eventually becoming a regular player.

Vice President Miyabi Nagumo was also in the soccer club, and then mentioned this junior's name a few times in the Student Council.

However, Manabu Horikita sent a message to Hachiman and Suzune to come to the Student Council to give them a commendation.

However, Hachiman Hikigaya Hirata Yosuke who actually showed up.

Suzune Horikita, Suzune Horikita didn't come.

So Hachiman Hikigaya, did you fail to notify them properly?

Or is there another explanation?

Manabu Horikita probably understood Hachiman Hikigaya meant. It was probably because Suzune was his sister, and since she came to the Student Council and looked similar to him, their sibling relationship would likely be exposed.

The exposure of the sibling relationship was not good for him, nor was it good for his sister.

That's why he deliberately didn't let his sister appear with him.

So it can be seen as a way of protecting his sister.

"Since you have something to do, you can leave first," Manabu Horikita said. "But Hachiman Hikigaya, you have to stay."

"Huh?"

Hachiman, look over here.

"I have a vacancy for the position of secretary here. What do you think?" Manabu Horikita said.

"President."

Upon hearing this, Akane Tachibana, who had been standing quietly to the side, became anxious and hurriedly looked at Manabu Horikita.

She was the Party Secretary, and now another Party Secretary has arrived. Does that mean they don't want her anymore?

"The Student Council is about to have a leadership transition."

Manabu Horikita frowned slightly as he looked at her, and then said, "In that case, it is only right to train the next generation of cadres."

"Yes, I understand."

I see.

Akane Tachibana breathed a sigh of relief.

However, Banliu and Katsuragi are still present.

"It's an invitation from the Student Council— " x2

You know, the two representatives from Class A were just directly rejected by Manabu Horikita, but now, a student from Class C, who was even the one who broke the camera last time, is actually valued by Manabu Horikita and invited to join the Student Council?

"..." Hachiman.

Although Manabu Horikita had already invited him once, he was now making the request in front of the two representatives from Class A who had just declined.

That's really something to be proud of.

But for Horikita, this will only make things more difficult for him.

Was it because he didn't see Sakayanagi Arisu deliberately smiling that Katsuragi started looking at him seriously?

They'll probably investigate him quite seriously after that.

However, it seems that Manabu Horikita is still waiting for his reply.

"Being Student Council member sounds pretty good," Hachiman said. "But I'm used to being a free spirit, so could this position be kept open, and I appoint someone else?"

"Oh?"

Hearing Hachiman's explanation, Manabu Horikita looked over.

He knew that the other party's target was also Class A.

This school Meritocracy, and the Student Council has considerable authority. Becoming a member of the Student Council can be beneficial for advancing to the Class Advancement.

That's why Katsuragi started trying to submit the application three weeks ago after discovering this.

"I approve of your actions."

Manabu Horikita said, "Instead of endorsing the person you recommend."

"If you want to choose your recommender, then I can only offer you the position of Disciplinary Committee Member," Manabu Horikita said.

Disciplinary Committee Member are generally responsible for checking conduct and discipline, but in this school, it's probably the least important position in the Student Council.

Because of behavioral norms?

This is what the school is investigating.

Since the students are all boarding students, there is no need for them to be checked at the entrance.

Therefore, this kind of position is similar to a low-level job.

Going from a secretary to a nobody is indeed a bad deal.

But.

"Then please keep it for now," Hachiman said.

He hasn't decided yet to join the Student Council.

There's something off about Manabu Horikita's Student Council, so Hachiman doesn't think things will go smoothly after he joins; on the contrary, he might be asked to deal with some troublesome matters.

However, Katsuragi wanted to join the Student Council, and since this school Meritocracy and the Student Council has a lot of authority, having a student as a member of the Student Council would be a good thing for the class.

Therefore, although Hachiman refused, he did not completely refuse.

Choosing who to choose is difficult.

Hirata, whom he knew, was very busy, while Suzune Horikita, whom he also knew... she was Manabu Horikita's younger sister and went directly into the Student Council. Although Manabu Horikita, or rather himself, was of noble character, she might become a weapon for other classes to attack.

So that won't work either.

So Sakura?

Sakura was also an eyewitness to the Sudō incident last time.

But Sakura refused.

So giving her a supplement wouldn't be bad.

But if she's to join the Student Council, wouldn't she have to report for duty? Just coming to report alone might be a burden for someone as shy as her.

Therefore, this person is a difficult candidate to choose.

That leaves only Kushida.

However, Kushida wasn't someone who actively pursued competition within the class, so the spot suddenly became vacant.

Since they were called out probably for something to be praised, the matter was over, and Manabu Horikita had other things to do, so everyone chose to say goodbye.

Meanwhile, Hirata was rushing off to his club activities.

He was forcibly dragged here by Hachiman.

This also reflects the fact that Hachiman's side is short-handed.

Suzune Horikita cannot be brought to the Student Council for the time being, and the other candidates are not suitable.

In other words...

Is that really the case?

You still need a reliable partner, and this partner has to be more convenient than Horikita.

Only.

"Hachiman." Hachiman realized he was being called.

The other person was Kohei Katsuragi I had met once before at the Student Council entrance.

The leader of the Katsuragi Faction in Class A.

"Is there something you need?" Hachiman looked over.

"..." Katsuragi. "No."

But Katsuragi shook his head and turned to leave.

This is probably because Hachiman Hikigaya felt that he failed to get into the Student Council and was only in Class C... no, he used to be in Class D.

So, is it that Manabu Horikita made a mistake, or that his side failed to see through Hachiman?

Perhaps Hachiman is not a weakling.

However, both sides are his shortcomings.

He simply didn't see through it.

So Katsuragi left.

Sakayanagi Arisu, on the other hand, seemed to be making amends for her classmate's rudeness.