Nomination

　　Everyone nodded, and Shinichi spoke softly during the silence.

　　"The president, vice president, secretary, and Ishigami should have experienced this period once, right?"

　　They were all original members of the last student council, which was supposed to be disbanded last year.

　　"Yes, it was really sad at that time. Unexpectedly, I suddenly wanted to run for office, so I extended the original student council to the present, with the addition of you two newcomers."

　　Shirogane smiled emotionally, turned around and looked at Kaguya, both of them had a nostalgic and warm feeling in their eyes.

　　Shinichi didn't know the details, but they definitely had a lot of stories.

　　And now, Shinichi has only joined the student council for half a year, and will soon enter the moment where his story will end.

　　Looking at the other members who seemed to be used to it, he lowered his head slightly and showed a slightly lonely smile.

　　"Let's wait until the day officially ends," Iino suddenly spoke.

　　"There's still one week left, and we can't work with the mentality of finishing early and relaxing early."

　　"So stiff…" Ishigami said something cute, but his voice became softer, and he raised his hand to touch Iino's head.

　　"What are you doing, Ishigami idiot, don't touch me like that…"

　　Iino protested, but her hands were busy wiping away the tears that fell from the corners of her eyes, unable to move his hands above her head.

　　"Iino-chan..."

　　Chika glanced at Iino, then looked at Shinichi, she hesitated to speak, after a few seconds, she didn't say anything.

　　"What should come will always come, just relax," Shirogane said pretending to be relaxed.

　　"What we need to discuss now is the question of student council successors."

　　"Shinomiya, Fujiwara, and I have entered our 3rd year and have to prepare for exams. From now on, our time coming to school will gradually decrease, and we will no longer be able to participate in student council. Candidates for the next president have started registering, so I wanted to ask you…"

　　He checked the eyes of the three junior students opposite him in turn and spoke carefully.

　　"Are you willing to run for student council president?"

　　After those words came out, the atmosphere fell silent.

　　 Kaguya and Shirogane looked at each other, then he added:

　　"Even though the student council selection has nothing to do with us, we have been responsible for the student council affairs of this academy for two years. As seniors, of course we don't want to see unsuitable successors take this position."

　　"In comparison, we have all seen the abilities and character of these three here. Whoever of you becomes president, we can have the greatest peace of mind and confidence in this, so that we can relax and prepare well for the exam."

　　Shirogane nodded: "Even though there are also strong people with talent and virtue in the 1st and 2nd years, in my opinion, it would be better if the successor is someone I know and trust."

　　"Even though being president is tiring, there are also many interesting benefits~" Chika rarely wore a serious expression and raised a finger.

　　"Such as subsidies for entering high school, letters of recommendation from the board of directors, etc. You can also use your powers to do things that ordinary students cannot do, such as holding survival games that the whole school can participate in."

　　"The last one is impossible!" Shirogane quickly asks him to stop his increasingly perverse abuse of power. He was secretly glad that this guy was already a 3rd year student and couldn't participate in the elections or cause trouble at school. Otherwise, sooner or later, the school will be colored with the color of chaos.

　　"There are many benefits, but there is also a lot that needs to be done. Having to find qualified cadres to help, which takes up a lot of study time. It could be said to be a complete task."

　　Shirogane looked helpless: "I said this not to force you to run for office, I just wanted to ask before the registration deadline. What do you think?"

　　"…"

　　The three people looked at each other. After pondering for a few seconds, Ishigami was the first to speak.

　　"My answer is the same as last year. Even though my popularity has improved, it's still not enough to become student council president. I feel a little tired after working as an accountant for two years."

　　"Leave it to Asada and Iino. I will support whoever becomes president of both of them."

　　"I am willing to run for student council president!"

　　Shinichi nodded, and just when he thought the problem was over, Iino suddenly laughed helplessly.

　　"...That's what I initially thought, but I want to study hard starting next semester. If I don't quit my job as a disciplinary committee member, it will be difficult for me to balance my work and studies. It's a shame, but I can only try to do what I can."

　　"Is that so...Huh? Wait..."

　　Shinichi looked at the five people around him with inexplicable smiles on their faces, looking at him like a trapped giant panda.

　　"Sorry, actually, we discussed it when you were away." Shirogane scratched his head a little embarrassed, "After confirming that Iino is not running, we agreed that you will be the next student council president."

　　"I'm sure you've noticed, right? The President has considered you as his successor, Asada-kun." Kaguya covered her mouth and chuckled.

　　"Even though whether you can become president depends on the satisfaction of the votes of the entire school, if any of the previous student council members support your election, no one can match you, right?"

　　"How is it, Asada-kun? Do you want to be president?"

　　Chika asked, her eyes fixed on him with a hint of excitement.

　　Shinichi leaned against the back of the sofa.

　　"I..."

　　Compared to the initial rejection, he has now made plans for the future and is aware of the benefits and help that can come from being the student council president.

　　Shinichi also believes that he can balance his duties as president and his studies. Even if he had to teach two liberal arts and science students, he might find a part-time job to earn pocket money in the future. However, he had experienced forest schools and talent exchange meetings. He had long learned how to allocate his time reasonably, and he shouldn't be so tired anymore.

　　Thinking about it more carefully, even if there was no reason to be the student council president, there was also no reason not to be the student council president. If he really felt troublesome, he wouldn't hesitate to face everyone's expectations now, but would he?

　　Moreover, should he form a student council centered on himself...

　　Shinichi tried to imagine himself sitting lazily in the president's chair. The student council room was filled with subordinates who took orders from him. As long as he gave an order, those people would act according to the order.

　　The responsibilities and benefits that power provides are always the benefits that touch people's hearts the most.

　　Perhaps, he could also use this to benefit the people around him...

　　After pondering for a long time, although he still had some doubts, Shinichi nodded his head and spoke seriously to everyone.

　　"...If possible, I would like to try it. I want to run for the next student council president."

　　As expected, they looked at each other while smiling.

　　Crossing his arms in front of him, Shirogane looked at him and said loudly.

　　"Okay, we'll help!"