Vice President

Before it could be decorated, the current student council room appeared a bit empty and quiet, a stark contrast to the meticulous decoration by Shinomiya Kaguya in the past.

Only seven women and one man sat on the sofa, making the chilly October air a bit warmer.

Shinichi's voice, the only male among them, calmly echoed in the air.

"Besides the president and vice president, I've temporarily decided the positions of treasurer, secretary, accounting supervisor, general affairs, public relations, and sports committee chair."

However, the community is free to choose, and it's only fair for the president to decide which positions to assign.

"Hehehe~ It seems Shinichi-kun has already thought about which positions he wants to give to whom."

Ichika nodded thoughtfully and began counting with her fingers.

"Yotsuba might be the sports committee chair. Public relations officer... Either me or Nino. Miku is most likely the general affairs officer..."

"Why am I the public relations officer..." Miku frowned in protest, and Ichika didn't continue her random speculations, raising her eyes to look at Shinichi.

"Shinichi-kun, is that right?"

Shinichi nodded slightly, and as he was about to explain, Nino interjected.

"Wait, hold on. Tell me first, who did you choose as the vice president?"

"..."

The atmosphere fell silent.

Miku's eyes brightened, and she leaned forward with rare enthusiasm.

"Shinichi, did you choose a vice president? Who did you choose?"

"Vice president...?" Ichika sighed casually.

"It's undoubtedly a girl who is very important to Shinichi-kun, trustworthy, and someone he wants to spend time with every day."

The corner of Shinichi's eye twitched slightly. Ichika could turn serious matters like this upside down. Actually, it wasn't a big deal just to watch the fun. The key was it was hard for him to deny this statement.

Shinichi couldn't confidently deny it and could only choose to ignore it.

After all, the candidate for vice president was...

"Asada-san..."

Yotsuba prevented Shinichi from putting too much pressure on her, her expression unchanged as she sat quietly in her place.

Rizu was also curious about this, but her attention was focused on Ichika's words, "A very important girl worthy of spending time with every day."

A pair of hopeful eyes walked around Fumino's chest and stared directly at Shinichi, hoping to hear her name.

Fumino also looked at the side of Shinichi's face, clearly seeing his cheeks twitching, and his eyes glancing left and right.

Suddenly, a lightning bolt flashed in her mind, enlightening her.

(I understand!)

(Asada-san, are you embarrassed to say it?)

Just as he wanted to confess in front of everyone that she was the most important person to him, Shinichi would hesitate and find it difficult to speak at this moment. Fumino said she could understand.

(It's okay; let me tell everyone!)

Fumino clenched her hands.

From what she knew about Shinichi, when he put on that expression and the way he wanted to look here but hesitated to do so, and judging from his small, unintentional movements when hesitating...

The vice president he was talking about was herself, Furuhashi Fumino!

(Whoops, Asada-san, it's not good to treat people differently! You're the fox of the century~)

Fumino felt nervous inside, with a smile on her face, and opened her mouth when she was about to speak.

"Based on various considerations of abilities and suitability, I choose Itsuki as the vice president, Fumino as the secretary, Rizu as the treasurer, Ichika as the accounting supervisor, Nino as the public relations officer, Miku as the general affairs liaison, and Yotsuba as the sports committee chair."

Shinichi finished speaking in one breath, also revealing his uncertainty to the expressionless Fumino.

(Is she not satisfied with the secretary position?)

Shinichi furrowed his brow and added:

"If you are not satisfied with your position, you can discuss it and see what you want to change, but you should try to stay within a reasonable range. This position is not just a title, but it has to deal with school affairs accordingly. From time to time, the student council advisor will review this."

He looked at Fumino again, observing her reaction.

Shinichi shook his head, then looked at Miku, who pouted her cheeks like a blowfish.

Moreover, being the public relations officer was less enjoyable; it was a homework. Even so, when Shinichi turned with questioning eyes, Miku simply said softly:

"Just tasks... I don't mind Shinichi's choice."

(Especially for someone like me who has no skills and average grades, the task position might be the most suitable...)

Miku evaluated herself calmly, recognizing the fact, and there wasn't much self-deprecation in her expression.

Shinichi paused for a moment and said.

"Don't underestimate the public relations officer. Yotsuba used to be the Forest Committee officer. You also know how busy she was at that time, but in the end, she got a reward that was worth it."

"Although the student council tasks are different from the committee, the interests and complexities are not much different. Don't underestimate it just because the words are unclear."

"...Um, I understand."

Listening to Shinichi's convoluted words of comfort, Miku nodded, exchanging glances with Yotsuba.

Shinichi finally turned to Itsuki and asked her, confused by his side.

"Itsuki, what do you think?"

"W-what about it?"

Surprise still seemed to linger in her eyes; Itsuki had not recovered.

Not only Shinichi but everyone also sighed helplessly.

Shinichi repeated patiently: "I mean, do you mind letting you become the student council vice president?"

"My opinion..."

Seeing Itsuki still looking a bit confused, Ichika said something provocative:

"If Itsuki-chan doesn't want to become Shinichi-kun's vice president, let me do it—"

"No, I'll do it! I want to do it, please let me do it!"

Before she finished speaking, Itsuki stood up and energetically blocked Ichika's remaining words.

Itsuki looked at her sister in front, then met the gaze of Fumino and Rizu, and finally turned to Shinichi.

She puffed up her ample chest and bowed deeply to him.

"Whether it's secretary or vice president, as I've said before, I will never betray your trust!"

"Asada-kun, please allow me to stay by your side and be your right hand until the end!"

Her tone was very serious, as if she was earnestly extending her sincere heart and surrendering it to Shinichi.

Others stared at her in astonishment as she bent her waist at a ninety-degree angle.

After Shinichi was stunned, he smiled helplessly and waved his hand.

"Okay, okay, don't get too excited... It's because you have never let me down that I chose you to be the vice president."

In business matters, Shinichi usually doesn't rely on emotions, and when it comes to choosing a vice president, both from an emotional and rational standpoint, he believes Itsuki is the most suitable candidate.

From the forest school half a year ago to the current student council election, Shinichi has witnessed all the efforts Itsuki has made to assist him, her progress in various tasks, and her serious attitude.

Although Itsuki has a tendency to be a bit clingy and can sometimes be naive, it cannot be denied that she always works hard to improve.

Observing Itsuki's blushing face and the high spirits she can't contain in her smile, Shinichi turns to gauge the reactions of others.

Not surprisingly, and regrettably, everyone accepts this reality honestly, and there are no complaints.

If someone else were to become vice president, Nino, Miku, or even Fumino and Rizu might feel reluctant to take on the role.

However, Itsuki, who has worked diligently and studied hard alongside Shinichi, feels that it is only natural for both the quintuplets and the liberal arts students to accept her.

There might be a reason why Itsuki is not considered a romantic rival.

After the cadre assignment led by President Shinichi, the first task of the 69th Student Council begins.

It is...

To go and clean up all the chairs and props left behind after the lecture.