Reasons to Survive

　　Shirogane thought he would be very nervous, just like Kaguya now. He sat in his original position and did not dare to move. It took a lot of effort to get the next words out.

　　But the moment he looked into the girl's clear and bright red eyes, everything in his head went blank, he lost his usual agility, and all panic disappeared at that moment.

　　Just tell her what he wants to say from the bottom of his heart very normally, such a simple thing requires no preparation at all.

　　"Shinomiya, I am always grateful to you."

　　Kaguya was stunned. Even though she knew that Shirogane would never confess at such a time, this sentence still surprised her.

　　"Thank you for what?"

　　Kagiya tilted her head in confusion, and her black hair fell over her white collarbone.

　　"When it comes to beach villas, you should have said so…"

　　"No, although thanks to you I can use this nice place for free, but that's not all I want to talk about."

　　The moment he said the first sentence, Shirogane's body relaxed.

　　"Shinomiya, do you know who it is because the atmosphere of the student council is so happy now?"

　　"Isn't this just because of you, President?"

　　Shirogane laughed and shook his head: "Then you think highly of me."

　　"When I joined the student council with you, not only were my grades not at the top like they are now, but I was also often looked down upon by the people at Shuchi'in Academy. If it wasn't for the help of the previous Student Council President, I would have been very stressed. How can there be free time to set up a student council where everyone can happily drink tea and chat."

　　Kaguya smiled gently, her confidence unwavering.

　　"Even so, the president won't run away, right?"

"Of course not."

　　Shirogane looked her firmly in the eye.

　　"Because I still have a reason to survive."

　　The man named Shirogane Miyuki made the decision to move forward since he fell in love with Shinomiya Kaguya.

　　"Reason..."

　　Kaguya was surprised. She didn't need to think about it. His eyes told her the answer.

　　"Then, does that mean... For whom should the president remain in the student council?"

　　After feeling embarrassed, Kaguya realizes that this is the right time to attack! Shirogane was so stupid as to show her flaws. How could she not take advantage of the victory and catch this guy in one fell swoop?

　　However, when she thought so in her heart, her body was very honest.

　　Kaguya looked at her knees, touching her cheeks and combing her hair from time to time, holding back many words in her chest that she couldn't say.

　　Shirogane averted his gaze and continued to stare at the sky.

　　Without turning his gaze to the side, he spoke slowly and answered Kaguya's question.

　　"Um, there are too many reasons to count, but in terms of results, it was thanks to you as vice president that I was able to lead the students at the school to progress and grow together as the president I am now."

　　"Whether it was Fujiwara, Ishigami, Iino, or Asada, if it weren't for you, they wouldn't have joined the student council, and we wouldn't be where we are now."

　　He stretched out his finger and pointed at the stars in the sky.

　　"I stand before them, and you stand in their midst. This is the student council…"

　　"No, President."

　　Kaguya interrupted and gently held his finger.

　　Shirogane felt the slightly cold temperature of his palm, and the girl's melodious tone reached his ears.

　　"We all stand beside the president, because without the president, I would not be who I am today. The cold Shinomiya Kaguya who once stood outside everyone, refused to contact and accept others, and would only pursue true values and be indifferent to profit first."

　　"She wouldn't smile, and there wouldn't be a smile to be seen. If it weren't for you and everyone who brings warmth that can melt cold emotions, I would never know how fun it is to play those boring games with everyone, go to the beach to sleep together, and visit temple festivals together!"

　　It was rare for Kaguya to tell the truth without objection.

　　Shirogane smiled helplessly.

　　"Is that so? So, let's just change each other?"

　　From a commoner with average grades, he worked his way to the top in a noble school to be worthy of the girl he liked, always standing in front of him.

　　"Yes. Not because of you, not because of me, but because we are both here, so it suits us best."

　　Kaguya looked directly into his sharp eyes and although her cheeks were slightly red, she smiled very naturally.

　　"Instead of thanking me, why not thank fate, fate that allowed us to meet in the student council room."

　　"Ah, never mind."

　　The two put their hands together, turned their heads with smiles, and admired the beauty of the night sky together.

　　It was quiet and warm for a few seconds, then...

　　(Whoa, whoa, whoa, whoa, what a fool, I was talking nonsense while the mood was good——!! That's not what I wanted to say, why did it become like this naturally, bastard——)

　　Shirogane's expression was tense, and he held his head and roared inwardly, wishing he could strangle himself right now.