"?????"
"What did you say?"
Mayumi Saegusa clearly thought she had misheard.
"Go and pursue Chiba Yeyou!"
"You seem to really like him."
Jumonji smiled and looked at Mayumi Saegusa, speaking slowly.
"Oh, this, this, this..."
Mayumi Saegusa's face suddenly turned red.
Hmm, there's potential!
Originally, Jumonji was just trying it out to see if it was possible; after all, he was a guy.
I didn't expect Mayumi Saegusa to react this way.
Jumonji thought that if he had mentioned someone else's name, Mayumi Saegusa probably wouldn't have cared at all, and would have just laughed it off; she definitely wouldn't have been so shy.
But her face is so red, like a boiled shrimp, it's obvious that her secret has been discovered!
Now, recalling the worried and anxious look on Mayumi Saegusa's face when she heard in the infirmary that Chiba Yeyou might be going to Blanche's branch alone to risk her life...
" Saegusa, since you truly have feelings for him, you shouldn't miss this opportunity. Whether considering the Ten Master Clans or your own personal situation, as your friend, I should support you in pursuing him."
Jumonji felt it was time to add fuel to the fire, so he analyzed it for Mayumi Saegusa.
After all, as a descendant of the Ten Master Clans, one is either engaged in or on the path to an arranged marriage. Even Katsuto Jumonji himself cannot escape this situation. Since there is a choice, why not choose someone you like?
Since Mayumi Saegusa is really hesitating, he doesn't mind giving her a push from behind. This is the only thing Jumonji feels he can do as a friend.
"I, I, I..."
Mayumi Saegusa was completely flustered; her brain felt like it was about to overheat and she had no idea what to say. This was all so sudden.
Even Mayumi Saegusa herself doesn't know whether her feelings for Chiba Yeyou are genuine admiration or something else entirely.
"I've been observing the two of you for a while now, and it's clear you get along very well. I..."
"Fine, I hope you can think about it carefully, after all..."
Jumonji didn't say anything more. Judging from Mayumi Saegusa's current confused state, she was probably also bewildered.
Let nature take its course!
Jumonji sighed.
Then they got into a car.
"No, I'd better help her!"
At this moment, Mayumi Saegusa also got into a car in a daze, and then went home in a daze.
Throughout the journey, memories of Chiba Yeyou and her interactions with him kept flashing through Mayumi Saegusa's mind—that guy who always teased her...
Mayumi Saegusa unconsciously revealed a slight smile, but unfortunately no one noticed it. The driver was focused on driving, and there was no one else behind them.
A while has passed since the Blanche incident, but the Student Council has become quite strange during this time, for example, right now...
"Hey, do you think the student council president is in love?!"
Suzune Ichihara leaned close to Mari Watanabe and whispered something.
"Is that even a question?"
"Look how close those two are sitting, almost touching, looking like they're having a very pleasant conversation."
Mari Watanabe smiled like an aunt, indicating that she had seen through everything.
"Yes, the president's work efficiency has increased recently!"
Azusa Nakajo also leaned over and whispered something.
"Hmm, that's worth analyzing!"
Suzune Ichihara took out a small notebook and seemed to be writing something down.
Miyuki Shiba glanced at Mayumi Saegusa, then turned back to look at Tatsuya Shiba, a thoughtful expression on her face.
Tatsuya Shiba continued to silently process the documents in his hands, binding them into volumes with a stapler.
"Hello!"
What are you three whispering about over there?
Chiba Yeyou looked at the three people with some curiosity.
"Um, nothing, we were just discussing the Nine Schools Competition!"
Mari Watanabe looked completely serious, showing no trace of the gossipy person she had just been.
"Yes, for the nine affiliated high schools of Magic University across the country, the Nine Schools Competition is one of the most important events!"
Hearing Mayumi Saegusa take the initiative to change the subject, all three girls showed expressions of relief.
"The autumn Thesis Competition is about academic research, while the summer's Nine Schools Competition is a magical, sports-themed competition."
"Competition between schools naturally affects their prestige, so the selection of contestants prioritizes ability."
Mayumi Saegusa stopped what she was doing and spoke slowly.
"By the way, where's Erika Chiba?"
"I asked curiously, "Chiba Yeyou asked.
"She's lecturing... no, she's sparring with Vice President Hattori Gyoubu in the simulation room."
Mari Watanabe almost let slip that she had witnessed one, and all she could say was: horrible!
"He's still not convinced?"
Chiba Yeyou somewhat amusing.
Ever since his three consecutive losses, this guy has been saying he's determined to get revenge, and he's been targeting only Erika Chiba. At first, Erika Chiba thought it would be good for classmates to spar and improve together!
Little did anyone know that once Hattori Gyoubu caught Erika Chiba, he wouldn't let her go. Every few days, he would challenge Erika Chiba to a sparring match. Erika Chiba got annoyed but couldn't refuse. Eventually, she couldn't take it anymore and things turned into a situation where if you wanted to be abused, I would abuse you.
"This guy is born to... to spar with people, he's got a death wish, he's got a death wish!"
Mari Watanabe waved her hand, indicating that there was absolutely no need to worry.
"So, is our First High School's preparation for the Nine Schools Competition mainly based on the Student Council council?"
Miyuki Shiba steered the conversation back to the Nine Schools Competition, asking Mayumi Saegusa a question.
"With Jumonji's help, the decision has finally been made. But, Chiba Yeyou- kun, are you only participating in the men's Icicle Destruction?"
Mayumi Saegusa Chiba Yeyou with a regretful expression.
"How?"
"You still want me to participate in the women's group?"
"Puff!"
"Cough cough cough..."
Mari Watanabe, who was drinking tea, immediately spat it out.
"Stop being so ridiculous, okay?"
Mari Watanabe took out a tissue and wiped her mouth, giving Chiba Yeyou a disgruntled look.
"Why!"
"All right!"
Mayumi Saegusa sighed.
"However, the problem lies in the severe shortage of mechanics, or technical personnel!"
Mayumi Saegusa sighed.
"Have we not gathered enough people yet?"
Mari Watanabe frowned and asked.
"Yes!"
"Especially the third-year students, they are mostly skilled in practical areas, while the second-year students include A-chan and Isori."
As the president spoke, he glanced at Azusa Nakajo, Azusa Nakajo gave him a 'leave it to me' look.
" Kei Isori?"
"That guy seems like a pure theorist; he probably won't be very good at adjustments, right?"
Mari Watanabe did know something about Kei Isori.
"Why!"
"At least it would be much easier if Mari could adjust his own CAD settings."
The Student Council sighed and glanced casually at Chiba Yeyou beside him.
Mayumi Saegusa seemed to remember something, and her eyes lit up instantly!
He then suddenly stood up and pointed at Chiba Yeyou.
"Junior, I remember you were adjusting your own CAD settings, right?"