11 11. The Gate of Hell

Extra in the Student Council

11. The Gate of Hell

"We did it…." Chika leaned on Shuu to rest her tired body. Alongside her, Miyuki sat down on the floor, as tired as Chika. and Kaguya didn't show it, but she's also quite tired. The only one who seemed fine was Shuu alone.

France Exchange Welcoming Party!

"Excellent work, everyone." The principal, the one who caused all of this, walked toward the student council's members without any remorse for what he did. "I realize it was a sudden request, but you've done a splendid job," he praised.

But no one was happy with his praise. Then, as the president, Miyuki, stood up and glared at him, saying, "Well, we can do this much. But next time, please try to give us more than three days' notice. I hate to have to place such a burden on my fellow council members."

"Haha!" the principal laughed it off. "Of course," he said, then he pushed the members into the party. "Now, do enjoy yourselves."

"Phew…" Miyuki sighed in relief, seeing the party going well. "It seems we managed to get through all this unscathed"

"Indeed," Kaguya replied, "all of our students who are studying French can enjoy this party with them." She's glad that the students are having their time.

Meanwhile, on the other side, someone walked straight toward where Shuu was. Shuu watched the incoming visitor and was quite confused by the way he walked straight to him.

She's wearing a full white chef outfit. She has short, purple-like hair with bangs that reach down to her chin.

It's undeniable that Shuu was her purpose for walking toward him. She seems familiar. However, Shuu didn't really recognize her.

"Are you Katsuragi Shuu?" She asked with a bit of contempt in her voice. From her voice, she most likely already knew Shuu, but she asked to confirm it.

"Yes, I am. And you weren't a Shuchi'in student, right? How can I help you?" Shuu replied in the way he usually behaves toward strangers. Yet...

Instead, the way he behaved struck the girl's nerves badly. "You! Do you know how busy Erina-sama is!?" At least she had a bit of common sense, so she didn't shout it out loud. Because Shuu was standing on the corner from the beginning, there's no need to fear others being disrupted.

"Erina? Nakiri Erina?" When Shuu heard that name, something clicked in his head: "Ohh, you're that little secretary of hers. So that's why you feel so familiar."

"Erina-sama had to cancel her rest because of your request! In the first place, why would you request it three days before the date! As a respectable Shuchi'in student, don't you have any manners?!" She complained.

"Haha," Shuu laughed it off too. "We just complained the same thing as you to the one above us. He suddenly asked us to prepare for a party three days before the date. So, we also had no choice."

"Then your organization had problems! Don't drag Erina-sama on it!" If it's some anime, Shuu might be able to see some smoke on top of her head by now.

"But you see, when you're doing work, you want the best outcomes, right? Is there anyone better at cooking than Nakiri Erina?"

"Well, yes, Erina-sama is the best, but—" The girl replied, and Shuu quickly cut off her words.

"See, you agreed to it too; we're on the same page."

"No, I…" The girl was defeated in arguments: "Sigh… I understand." It looks like she calmed down a bit. "If that's how you're going to play, then I also have my ways."

"Hm... are you just threatening me?" Shuu had a serious look on his face.

The change in his expression made the girl flinch, but if it is for Erina-sama, she won't back down. "I'm not." She denied it, admitting to threatening is a straight out in an argument after all. "Please refrain from baseless accusations."

Shuu became quite interested in the argument after seeing her stay calm. However, before they could continue.

"Could you stop bullying my secretary?" A third party interrupted. She wore the same normal chef outfit, with her honey-blonde long hair flowing just above her lower back. She is quick to attract others' attention. Luckily, the ones in here were wealthy daughters and sons. They had no shortage of beautiful girls in their lives. So the party continued uninterrupted.

"Erina-sama," the girl called.

"Hisako, I told you not to mess with him."

"But…" The girl refused to back down at first. "Hisako…" Erina called her again, and she finally backed down.

Erina finally faced Shuu. "I also had to complain about this. Please give us a little advance notice, next time."

"Well, you already heard the reason, no? After all, you've been eavesdropping from the start," Shuu replied with a smile. "Also, didn't I also say that you could refuse if you wanted?"

"It's YOU who requested it, and using Shinomiya's name at that. and you told me I could refuse?" Erina glared at him. and Shuu quickly evaded her gaze.

"Sigh…" Erina sighed "By the way, are you still doing some cooking now?"

The moment Erina asked, Shuu's eyes turned into dead-fish eyes, similar to the eyes of that rom-com main character.

"I see," Erina replied, and that was enough to answer Erina's question. "Haa… it's a waste," she muttered.

"Anyway, thank you very much," Shuu sincerely said to her.

"It's fine. Also, is that alright?" Erina pointed at Miyuki. "He's your student council's president, no?" Shuu followed her gaze and saw Miyuki being trash talked by a girl from France.

"Aah, it's fine. He's already had someone." At the same time, Kaguya also realized that and had already come to rescue "See." Shuu said.

"I see, you guys are having fun," Erina replied, looking a bit depressed. "Erina-sama…" Hisako muttered, realizing Erina's state.

***

"They weren't open!!" Chika's voice is loud enough to even reach outside of the school gym. Shuu, who was coincidentally outside, heard it. He quickly made a rush toward it.

"Your eyes weren't open! Why are you acting like you actually did what I told you to!?"

"Look here, they aren't even open a single millimeter!" Chika showed Miyuki the video she took beforehand.

"Huh? No way! Is this... what they call yips!?" And as Shuu had expected, as he got closer to the school gym, he also heard Miyuki's voice.

"Knock it off!" Chika roared, "Probably, the president's mental image and your actual movement don't line up! First, let's start by jumping with your eyes open."

"My training will be merciless!! Now go for it!"

*Bam

The school gym door was opened with full force by Shuu. As he entered the school gym, the last thing he heard from them was "I'm in your hands" from Miyuki.

"K-Katsuragi?!" Miyuki was shocked to see Shuu. (Not just Secretary Fujiwara, even Katsuragi saw me in this state! It's over!! My flawless image... my reputation as the omnitalented president Shirogane are shattered!!) "Wait, Katsuragi! You misunderstood it! This doesn't look like what it looks like."

However, Shuu just ignored Miyuki for a moment and went toward Chika and held her shoulder. "I see. I'm sorry, Chika. I've come too late."

"Ehh?" Both Chika and Miyuki were confused by his words.

"Now that you have already opened the gate of hell. There's nothing I could do for you anymore, Chika," then he went to cuddle her. "This is the most I could do for you.

"When you're tired, you can come to me to rest."

""???""

"Well, then, see you tomorrow. Chika, President." Then Shuu left without letting them say a word.

A week later... Chika came running to Shuu. It took her a week later to understand Shuu's words.

Result of today's battle: Fujiwara and Shirogane's victory