Meeting between Old and New Student Council

"Sorry, am I disturbing your work?"

Shirogane apologized, with Kaguya, Ishigami, and Iino behind him, all greeting current student council members.

It seems like a planned collective action. Shinichi thought so; otherwise, they wouldn't coincidentally meet here if they were in different classes.

As for Chika, after greeting Shinichi, she looked around with admiration at the student council decorations.

"This is Asada-kun's student council..."

"As you can see, we're on break." Ignoring Chika, Shinichi stood up from the president's chair and walked towards them, and smiling.

"Why are you suddenly here?"

"As you can see, it's all because of her." Shirogane glanced at Chika, who was exploring the room as if entering a museum.

"She said she wanted to surprise you and see the difference between the current and previous student councils, so she dragged us here."

"Asada-kun, I really apologize. I asked Fujiwara-san to come alone, but she said, 'Only a fool would do things like throwing themselves into enemy traps. Please be my backup. I'm the only one who can do this.'"

"I had no choice but to follow."

Kaguya looked around at the girls in the student council room, but her eyes were drawn to a figure almost 90% composed of mountains. After a moment of surprise, she nodded in agreement.

"Now, I might understand how Fujiwara-san feels... I really didn't want to come to a place like this alone."

"Do you think this is some kind of devil's cave..."

Kaguya didn't answer his question. When her eyes met Fumino's, she was surprised, then showed a relieved smile.

"Sorry, it's not as bad as it sounds."

Fumino: "😐"

She didn't know why, but she felt this senior's gaze was very impolite.

What happened to sympathetic expressions like "You're tougher than me, please work hard for life?"

"Senpai, please have some tea."

Itsuki brought out tea cups, serving half a cup to everyone, and took out snacks stored in the cabinet. "Please sit and have a good rest."

Fumino and Rizu, who were initially sitting on the sofa, also stood up. Miku helped organize information and made room for them.

"Ah, don't bother..." Ishigami muttered as he saw the girls gathering behind Shinichi, similar to how they gathered behind Shirogane, but there was something fundamentally different about it.

Then Ishigami's face quickly darkened, and he clicked his tongue, his eyes filled with jealousy and dissatisfaction.

"Is he really the rumored harem king... He's now accused of emitting a death glare!"

"Ishigami, isn't Asada-san your friend? You believe that rumor too." Iino looked at him helplessly.

Ishigami answered without hesitation, "Friendship is one thing. Seeing that scene, almost every guy would become his enemy!"

"What about Shirogane Senpai? He's different from you."

"That's because he has..." Ishigami lowered his voice to prevent Kaguya from hearing, "If he dares to express jealousy toward that guy, he might not survive today."

Iino glared at him, with displeasure on her face. "What about you?"

"What's with me?" Ishigami looked confused.

Iino snorted and turned away expressionlessly. "Nothing! Right, you have nothing!"

"No, why are you suddenly angry..."

Shinichi didn't pay attention to what they were saying. He asked everyone to sit on the sofa while he stood beside it. After all, there wasn't enough space. If he also sat, Miku and the others would have to stand.

As the current student council president, he wouldn't neglect his current partner for the previous one.

"Although I said I wanted to see the difference between the student councils on both sides..." Shinichi glanced at Chika, who had already circled the student council room.

"I think we can't be different from you in the same way we take breaks and have afternoon tea."

Moreover, during the last student council, he often spent the afternoons leisurely in the student council room with everyone, drinking tea brewed by Kaguya and eating snacks tricked by Chika from an unknown source.

If there's a difference between that and now, there might be two points. First, he's the only guy, and second, even though the tea isn't as good, the relaxed feeling of chatting with the girls is better.

Maybe the two can't be compared.

"Well, yes..." Shirogane awkwardly took his cup and used the tea-drinking motion to hide his bitter smile. "It's strange to come here suddenly without any purpose... Sorry, let's finish this tea, then go back."

Shinichi smiled understandingly. "It's okay. Anyway, the main reason is Fujiwara Senpai. She's synonymous with ambiguity. Most of the things she does are meaningless and disruptive. I'm used to it."

"Asada-kun, I heard you!" Chika turned angrily and pointed, "And that title! Do you need me to correct how you pronounce it?"

"No, Chika Senpai." Shinichi bowed humbly, then turned and shrugged towards the girls behind him.

"Former student council members came to see if we're doing well. Let's postpone the break for a while and continue working now."

"But..." Miku held a stack of information and looked at the sofa, "The table has been taken..."

"Use mine." said Shinichi, taking out some folding chairs from storage. "Although the height is a bit of a problem, I can still work with a little effort."

He glanced at the president's office chair, pushed it aside, and sat in the folding chair. He looked around at the girls who were already sitting except for Itsuki, who stood behind him.

"Well then, let's start working... Ichika, is the soccer club requesting too much budget?"

"I asked about that, and they said that a freestyle soccer performance at the sports festival requires more equipment and nutrition to maintain the previous level."

"That means their standards are declining day by day. Let them reflect on themselves before re-submitting the budget request."

Ichika smiled proudly, accidentally putting her shoulder on his, and handed out the budget sheet at the same time.

"I knew you would say that~ Huh, this is the new budget table. Please take a look, Mr. President."

"Very well. It would be better if you could explain it directly."

Shinichi took the paper lethargically and, after confirming it, asked her to discuss budget allocation with Rizu.

Now, Miku also approached.

"Shinichi, the student council suggestion box has received some useful suggestions..."

Shinichi nodded, his expression unchanged as usual, and the two talked for five minutes within less than ten centimeters. Finally, Miku left with a reddened face and quick steps.

Next was Fumino...

"Stop, stop, stop! What's happening! The love detective radar is going to break!"

Chika placed her hands on her hips and accused them.

Shinichi and the girls stopped what they were doing and stared at her for no apparent reason.