Because Asada-kun said...

　　"I don't have the final say on the exchange meeting. What you deserve is Kirisu Sensei's approval. Telling me is useless."

　　As if Itsuki's words just now didn't shake him at all, Shinichi said calmly.

　　"The same thing applies to student councils. The President is responsible for all specific personnel matters. Only he can appoint new student council members."

　　"My current duties in the student council are only limited to managing books and helping with official documents. Unfortunately, these things cannot be done by ordinary students."

Itsuki was ready to be rejected, and accepted the result.

　　"I understand. I apologize for making such a difficult request."

　　"…"

　　Shinichi did not continue to comfort her, but continued to stare at Itsuki silently. However, the next moment, Itsuki looked back reluctantly.

　　"Then I will ask Kirisu Sensei now and ask her to let me visit and study!"

　　"Also, the student council will be re-elected soon. I know that I don't have the ability to become president, but as long as I build good relationships with people who might be elected as the next president, I can still interfere in the affairs of the student council, and even become a member of the next student council!"

　　This is the plan.

　　That was something Itsuki had been thinking about ever since she found out that Ichika and Yotsuba had joined the exchange meeting.

　　It seems simple, but the actual implementation is definitely much more difficult than imagined.

　　Shinichi naturally understood this and turned his head questioningly.

　　"Are you sure you can do it? The process is so troublesome, why not try another way—"

　　"Forgive me for refusing!"

　　Itsuki's voice was firm

　　"As you said before, my bad habit is being too direct and not thinking well enough…"

　　"But that's precisely why once I set a goal, I'm willing to work hard to approach it and move towards it, even though I know that the process will give me difficulties!"

　　Itsuki took a step forward, her strong will flowing towards Shinichi along with the fragrance of her hair.

　　"Perhaps there is another way, but if I don't dare to do what I can do now, then what else can I talk about!

　　"Besides, Asada-kun also said…" Recalling the famous quote recorded in her notebook, Itsuki's expression became more serious.

　　"Just because you don't know anything, you can learn everything. Everything in this world is your own teacher!"

　　After saying that, she folded her hands in front of her stomach, and showed a smile gentle.

　　"Then, this 'troublesome process' is also my teacher, isn't it?"

　　"I can choose to go through it, but when I have to face it, I can't just run away."

　　A soft but firm voice sounded in Shinichi's ears.

　　He looked at Itsuki as if thinking about how to respond.

　　To be honest, he really wanted to agree with these words...

　　But why!

　　This girl had to repeat what she said in front of him in the same tone as if she was reading the Bible!

　　Was that intentional? Was Itsuki deliberately trying to embarrass him?

　　(The world is so beautiful, but I'm so irritable, it's not good, it's not good...)

　　After taking a few deep breaths to calm the embarrassment in his heart, Shinichi stabilized his mood.

　　Then he showed a friendly smile and said to Itsuki.

　　"You said it was very good!"

　　"Even though I am not sure what I can give you, from now on, I will do my best to help you with this."

　　"Be it exchange meetings or student unions, even if the president and Sensei strongly disagree, I can still share my experiences with you, at least to give you an idea. "

　　"Uh…?" Itsuki asked again in disbelief.

　　"Is this true?!"

　　She had prepared to fight alone – after all, Shinichi wasn't willing to help her.

　　The problem is that she didn't force him to agree... Then why does Shinichi look unhappy now?

　　A flash of inspiration flashed through her mind, and Itsuki was shocked.

　　(Is it because I misremembered Asada-kun's famous saying that he was so angry that he wanted to pull out my ahoge hair?)

　　(Impossible! I remember it clearly better than the text, so how could I have made a mistake...)

Itsuki was confused, and wanted to immediately take out her notebook to confirm, but Shinichi's gaze prevented her from moving as she pleased.

　　Suppressing the anxiety in her heart, and peeking at Shinichi's face timidly.

　　Realizing her unease, Shinichi relaxed.

　　"...That's right. A gentleman cannot be chased away with just one glance."

　　Itsuki looked very worried. It seems like she really appreciates this matter...

　　Shinichi sighed.

　　He didn't like serious and stubborn people, even if the person was a strange girl who would take what he said as a guideline.

　　It's better to get used to it early.

　　After all, when he agreed to Itsuki's request, she became "secretary" again; Forest school has gone very smoothly, what is there to worry about now?

　　With his thoughts at this point, the depression in his chest disappeared like a cloud.

　　"Anyway, I'm just giving you a chance. Whether you can catch it or not is completely up to you. Don't be happy too soon."

　　Then Shinichi turned around and walked towards the student guidance room.

　　"Let's go. I'll talk to Sensei first. As long as I make sure there are no rules and they are not set in stone, the rest is how you convince her."

　　At the same time, he was also thinking about how to get Itsuki and the student council on the right track.

　　If she changed her mind because of one or two of his words, Shinichi definitely wouldn't take her too seriously, though that didn't mean he wouldn't help her.

　　Even if he seemed to see his own reflection in her, Itsuki was not him, and there was no guarantee that she would give up halfway.

　　However, Itsuki's determination turns out to be stronger than Shinichi imagined.

　　Try hard to help Itsuki, so that she can proudly stand and walk side by side with her sister. At this time, Shinichi made this decision.

　　And this will also help with the "future plans" he is about to start...

Itsuki quickly caught up with him, and asked doubtfully.

　　"So, do you agree to let me be your assistant?"

　　Shinichi said casually: "It doesn't matter what it is called. Anyway, from now on, let's help each other and grow together."

　　"Each other? Not just me... Um, it doesn't matter.." Itsuki glanced at him profile carefully, "Um, aren't you angry?"

　　"No." Shinichi tilted his head in confusion, "If I were angry, I wouldn't have agreed to help you."

　　"Right..." Itsuki placed her hand on her chest, and let out a sigh of relief.

　　"Yes, of course I remember correctly..."

Shinichi suddenly had a bad feeling

　　"...What did you remember wrong?"

　　"Asada-kun's famous saying!" Itsuki smiled.

　　"Just now I was wondering if it was the wrong sentence that made Asada-kun angry! If you are that strict, I can't just rely on notebook notes, at least..."

　　"Decided, let's go back and buy a voice recorder..."

　　Shinichi: "😐"