"Even though the new student council has been formed like this... Shinichi-kun, are you sure there won't be any issues?"
On the way to the lecture room, Ichika asked anxiously.
"What's the problem?" Everyone looked at her strangely.
"The public opinion from the outside world." Ichika glanced at the green scenery among the flowers and shook her head.
"If I were still a kid and found out that the student council members are a combination like this, I would definitely find a way to oust the president."
"After the rumor that Shinichi-kun became the president to build a harem for the student council leaked, Shinichi-kun will be ruined, and our student council might not exist anymore."
As she said this, the girls suddenly made a long "Oh~" sound and looked at Shinichi with condemnation, mockery, and concern, but he spoke very calmly:
"I will tell them that as the president, I prioritize those with talent and sufficient understanding of me to work together officially. Regardless of gender or identity, it's all for the good of the student council and providing a healthy and interesting school life for all current and future students accepted into the student council."
"I hope the student council won't attack a new organization that has just been established and dampen their spirits due to selfish desires or baseless slander."
"We swear that we will treat every task and every student sincerely, and we also ask the students to examine our actions fairly and with definite judgment. I believe that with good education and clear vision, all talented men and women will be able to see the false rumors and stereotypes and assess rationally what we have done and whether we deserve to be in the Shuchi'in Academy student council."
"In the end, facts will tell you that your choice is not wrong, and your vision is very correct."
Just like reading a clarification statement at a press conference, Shinichi finished his narrative with a calm tone. There was silence for two or three seconds. Only then did the weary girls realize, and applause was heard.
"That's amazing, worthy of you." While clapping, Nino seemed sincerely admiring, but her tone sounded strange.
"With this mouth, can men and women be deceived?"
"Watch what you say; this is not something I made up temporarily." Shinichi shrugged.
"Before I invited you, I had already thought of ways to deal with various emergency situations. Once someone truly attacks us, within less than ten minutes, an official document and statement will be photographed in their faces. There's a complete set of plans that can bring the whole incident to a perfect conclusion and address all concerns..."
"Of course, plans usually fail to adapt to changes, so the best way to withstand a blow is to consolidate your foundation and achieve undeniable accomplishments so that your enemies have to acknowledge your superiority and can only pick trivial things."
He smiled slightly and looked back at everyone.
"In general, just be ourselves."
Not surprisingly, he received some genuine and admiring looks.
Shinichi felt relieved but didn't show it. Instead, he turned and continued.
"But this is just precautionary. In reality, we don't need to worry about becoming targets for no reason at all, and criticism based on the male-female ratio disparity is even more irrelevant..."
"Now that I've achieved this extraordinary victory, unless I commit suicide or get caught breaking school rules or betraying good morals, even purely radical school elements won't be able to take action against the student council or me in the short term."
During the following activities—autumn outings, sports festivals, service festivals, etc.—remarkable results could be achieved, and the student council would basically remain stable and unlikely to be overturned without a major accident.
Moreover, there were already Thorn Club members infiltrating the pure student group and always controlling their movements.
How could Shinichi still lose with such advantages?
It's better to believe that someday he will be visited by the girls in their respective homes.
"So, instead of worrying about this, let's think about how to decorate the student council room in the future."
He finished speaking casually, and the rabbit earband behind him bounced like radar.
Yotsuba continued the conversation with enthusiasm.
"Right! And since this time we'll be staying for a full year, our 'secret base' should be arranged more carefully than at Forest School... Nino, are those items still there?"
"Are they still there..." Nino thought for a moment, seemingly not short of money, and stretched her hand, "Should we buy new ones? Let's go to the mall together during the holidays and make a list before that. Student council has already sorted everything out, right?"
"Basic office supplies and student council stamps are all stored in the metal box. They should have been deliberately left behind by the seniors." Fumino said.
"Besides, we can't let the next student council have no connection." Itsuki nodded to express understanding.
"Are you up for shopping this weekend?" Miku glanced back at Shinichi, then said to Fumino, "Fumino, is the timing okay?"
"You can do it anytime!" Fumino smiled and gave the OK sign. Miku looked at Rizu again and received a nod from her as an answer.
"That settles it... Except for Shinichi, let's buy something to decorate the student council."
Shinichi was slightly surprised; even his steps towards the study room paused for a moment.
"Except for me?"
Oddly, why did they decide to exclude him when he clearly hadn't done anything?
Did this president become the target of the members within less than an hour?
"That's right. Shinichi won't be here anymore." Miku affirmed and finally met Fumino's gaze, her tone slightly more serious.
"In a meeting where the members deepen their feelings for each other, men are just light bulbs. Therefore, this is a girls' party."
"Girls' Party..."
Ichika held her chin and pondered for a moment, then observed Miku's calm expression with great interest.
Nino didn't mind; she was just surprised that Miku mentioned it so openly.
Putting aside personal relationships, whether it's the cheerful and gentle Fumino or the straightforward and foolish Rizu, during this period of togetherness, she has long considered both of them as friends.
Nino doesn't mind going out with friends, especially for business matters.
"I agree! This is good!"
Itsuki looked happy with the harmonious and friendly atmosphere.
"Everyone has a good relationship with Asada-kun, but we don't understand each other enough. If we continue to work together like this, sooner or later there will be a division that will bring down the student council."
From the perspective of the Vice President of the Student Council, Itsuki sincerely hoped that everyone could build the Student Council into a peaceful and comfortable workspace, strengthening the dependence of the community and the environment.
She had no other intentions; she just had simple thoughts and showed a friendly smile to Fumino and Rizu.
"For Asada-kun (the Student Council), and for ourselves, Furuhashi-san and Ogata-san, let's deepen our feelings for each other and become more harmonious than just friends!"
The first step is to start with the Women's Association!
After spending time with Shinichi, Itsuki learned to express her thoughts in a more literary way.
She only felt proud, but when she finished speaking, for some reason, there was silence around.
"Eh?"
Why did she suddenly feel like history was always repeating?
"Student council, harem..." Nino mumbled, then pursed her lips and said, "Oh, what a great idea."
Miku half-squinted her eyes, "Yotsuba, have you infected Itsuki?"