“The announcement just said there’s a club recruitment event in the gym after school.
Do you want to go with everyone, Hikigaya-kun?” “Sorry, I’m not really into doing things with a big group.” “Oh, I see.
I’ll be more mindful next time.” Don’t say things like you did something wrong!
Facing Hirata Yosuke, who had a gentle smile, Hikigaya felt a little down and picked up his bag to walk out of the classroom.
Hirata Yosuke was a handsome, clean-cut guy who guided his classmates to unity and friendship with his good-natured attitude.
He even organized Class D’s self-introductions.
It had only been the second day of school, and less than two days after dismissal, quite a few girls had already gathered around him.
“What’s with that arrogant look?” “Don’t mind him, Hirata-kun…” Hey, hey, I heard that!
As soon as he left the classroom, Hikigaya didn’t slow his pace and continued towards the gymnasium.
For him, such childish mockery felt like a gentle breeze.
Having gained Kushida as a trump card early on, he had more time to do things he had planned to postpone.
For example, joining the student council could be done today.
The student council at ANHS Middle School had more power than any other school.
Not only did it have the authority to handle disputes between students, but it could also propose amendments to the rules for special exams that determined the ranking of classes.
The simplest example of the student council’s great power was its ability to expel a student without prior notice to the school.
Finding an empty corner in the gymnasium, Hikigaya waited until after the student council president, Horikita Manabu, finished his recruitment presentation.
Then, Hikigaya intercepted him and the student council secretary, Tachibana Akane, outside the gymnasium.
“I am Hikigaya Hachiman from Class D, first year.
I want to join the student council.” Under Horikita Manabu’s sharp gaze, Hikigaya met his eyes without flinching.
“You can submit an application.” “I’m worried that an application from Class D might not reach your desk, senior.” “Don’t worry, I treat all first-year students equally.” “That’s even worse!
I want to be the special one.
If I go through all the trouble of submitting an application only to be rejected with a ‘thank you for your patronage,’ I’ll be very discouraged.” Based on information from the past, Horikita Manabu’s student council had rejected all applications from first-year students, even those he considered outstanding.
Judging from Nagumo Miyabi, the second-year vice president’s plan to expel Tachibana Akane, who was in the same class as Horikita Manabu, during a whole-school mixed special exam, there might already be a rift between them.
“Then, prove it to me, Hikigaya Hachiman.” Horikita Manabu pushed up his glasses and waved to stop Tachibana Akane, who had a displeased look and seemed about to say something.
“There seemed to be quite a few second-year students at the opening ceremony.
Vice President Nagumo is quite capable.” Horikita Manabu’s expression was as calm as ever, and Hikigaya, staring at him, couldn’t get any useful information.
“But I think Horikita Manabu-san is even more capable.
No one has dropped out of third-year Class A yet; it’s the only class among the upper grades with no dropouts.” “Interesting.
Tachibana, send him the student council’s invitation by phone.” Horikita Manabu glanced at Tachibana Akane.
The purple-haired girl with two buns quickly indicated she understood.
A cool and serious student council president, and a cute girl whose admiration was overflowing.
Hikigaya felt it was like a “bossy CEO falls in love with me” comedy.
“From what I understand, there’s also a position for a secretary in the student council.” A regular member’s position wasn’t enough for him.
To gain decision-making power from Class B, he had to prove his strength first.
With all first-year students failing, getting a position as a secretary in the student council would undoubtedly be an affirmation of his abilities.
“Hikigaya, are you serious?
The student council at this school is not as simple as you think.” Tachibana Akane’s displeasure was evident on her face, though to Hikigaya, she looked cute.
Tachibana Akane was about the same height as his sister Komachi, and her face had a similar shape.
She was so cute that Hikigaya felt like patting her head.
“They say you can buy anything at this school’s private points.” Hikigaya nodded to Tachibana Akane and then looked at Horikita Manabu.
“Please sell me the position of student council secretary.” “Wow, you’re terrible!
The president wouldn’t…” “It’s possible.
If you can give me 100,000 private points now, I’ll sell you that position without hesitation.” Horikita Manabu directly cut off Tachibana Akane and pulled out his phone, showing a payment barcode to Hikigaya.
“Thank you for your generosity, President.
As expected of my most respected senior.” Hikigaya took out his phone and scanned the QR code without hesitation to pay.
His action of borrowing 50,000 points from Kushida last night wasn’t in vain.
He had initially expected to pay at least over a million.
It seemed Horikita Manabu had given him a deep discount.
Such a good leader is hard to find even with a lantern.
Hikigaya decided to express his unwavering loyalty to Horikita Manabu.
Recalling a scene of expressing loyalty from a Korean movie he had watched, Hikigaya brought his feet together, stood at attention, raised his right hand, and pointed his index finger to his temple.
“Loyalty!” “…” “…” Hikigaya read Horikita Manabu’s speechless expression.
Tachibana Akane also looked like she had something to say but held back.
“Let’s go, Tachibana.” “Yes, yes.” What was I doing?
Thinking this, Hikigaya watched the two of them walk past him and leave.
Only when their footsteps faded did Hikigaya lower his raised right hand and look up at the sky.
The weather today is really nice.
It’s a good day to be expelled.
“What were you just doing?” A voice, tinged with coldness, interrupted Hikigaya’s fantasy.
Horikita Suzune was very happy today.
Seeing her brother, whom she hadn’t seen in two years since entering this school, on stage, the brother who had become student council president after two years was still as aloof and outstanding as she remembered.
Although she was estranged by her brother in middle school, it must have been because she wasn’t good enough to stand by his side.
Her brother wouldn’t be wrong.
As long as she became excellent, her brother would surely approve of her.
After enjoying the praise from others about her brother’s speech in the gymnasium, Horikita Suzune walked out of the gym with her head held high.
From a distance, she saw her classmate talking to her brother and even making a strange gesture while shouting loudly.
Because the word “loyalty” wasn’t spoken quietly, Horikita Suzune heard it.
Being good at Chinese, she understood the meaning of the word, but she couldn’t understand why it was directed at this inconspicuous, somewhat gloomy classmate.
With suspicion, she approached this classmate, Hikigaya.
“I’m praying you didn’t hear anything.” “Actually, I did hear, Hikigaya-kun of loyalty.” “…” Dead fish eye beam!
Hikigaya activated his exclusive skill.
“Hm?” Horikita Suzune raised two fingers and squinted slightly.
Hikigaya immediately understood what she meant.
“I just got the position of student council secretary from your brother.” Since it wasn’t something that needed to be kept secret, Hikigaya didn’t mind saying it.