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"Hmph, you're actually forcing yourself to do it?"
Asuna Yuuki gave a soft hum, then gently rested her head on his shoulder, the corners of her lips involuntarily turning up.
"Going out with four people... just thinking about it makes me happy."
Hearing Asuna Yuuki's words, Asagiri couldn't help but ask curiously.
"It's the first time you've left Tokyo to travel, and it's the four of you together. Aren't you happy? Aren't you jealous?"
"Hmph, of course I'm jealous, but..."
Asuna Yuuki's beautiful eyes sparkled as she spoke with a smile.
"Do you think I'm the kind of petty girl? Kotoko and Megumi are also very important to me. It's a bit of a shame that it wasn't a one-on-one date with you, even though it was a group of four going out together this time..."
At this point, Asuna Yuuki grasped Asagiri's hand and said softly.
"There will be many more opportunities to go out and have fun on my own in the future, so there's no rush."
97
Chapter 97 The Student Council President's Visit.
The following afternoon, in the classroom of Class 1-A at the private Shuchiin Academy.
"As you all know, the election for the new student council is next Monday morning. So after you arrive at school next Monday, go to the classroom to put your things down first, and then go directly to the auditorium to assemble. Our Class A's seats are on the left side, near the podium."
As Ashikaga Miwa spoke, she drew a schematic diagram of the auditorium's structure on the blackboard with chalk, then circled the area where Class A of the first year belonged, and tapped it lightly with the tip of the chalk.
"This is roughly the place. I'll arrive early and arrange seating for you when you get there."
Listening to the words of their homeroom teacher, Ashikaga Miwa, almost all the students in the classroom turned their gazes toward Asagiri, who was sitting in the corner of the classroom, while only a small number of them looked toward Shinomiya Kaguya.
Just by looking at this scene, you can tell who the core of the election team is in the eyes of the students at Shuchiin High School.
Although Asagiri was only officially designated as the vice president, meaning he would become Kaguya's vice president after she became the student council president, the high school students clearly felt that Asagiri was receiving more attention.
After all, the fact that he single-handedly challenged the three major sports clubs of basketball, tennis, and badminton, and that he won over everyone from the club presidents to the new members, making them all sincerely admire him and even showing genuine respect when they mentioned him, had already spread throughout Shuchiin.
In contrast, although Kaguya Shinomiya personally sought the support of the archery and kendo clubs, the club presidents only agreed to vote for her and did not spontaneously promote Asagiri like the basketball, tennis, and badminton clubs.
There was even a ridiculous rumor circulating on campus that Asagiri was actually the one who wanted to become the student council president, and that he only wanted to use Kaguya Shinomiya's status as a nominal student council president, making her a puppet president.
Kaguya Shinomiya had heard of this rumor and had only one opinion.
outrageous.
These people have no idea what kind of person Utsunomiya Asagiri is.
Student council president? Don't be ridiculous. She was the only one who could be the nominal vice president. She had to take the initiative to invite him, and he only reluctantly agreed because of his agreement with Ashikaga-sensei.
Asagiri Utsunomiya is a free person who will not be bound by anything, especially things like the so-called power of the Shuchiin student council, which he finds extremely boring.
Facing the gazes of her classmates in the classroom, Asagiri showed no stage fright and simply said calmly.
"They will win. Kaguya Shinomiya and Asagiri Utsunomiya from Class 1-A will become the new student council president and vice president."
Upon hearing Asagiri's confident declaration, the students couldn't help but show their admiration, and some even became quite excited.
"As expected of Utsunomiya-kun, he's so handsome..."
"The president and vice president are from the same class, and our class at that. It's so cool! Other classes must be so envious, right?"
"We're Class A, the best class in Shuchiin! I believe Utsunomiya and Shinomiya will prove that to everyone in the high school!"
Listening to the students' discussion below the stage, Ashikaga Miwa, who should have maintained classroom order as the homeroom teacher, did not interrupt. She just glanced at Asagiri sitting in the corner of the classroom and sighed to herself.
Sure enough, the other person's ability in this area was too outstanding, not at all like a student who had just entered high school.
While there isn't much difference in essence between "I and Shinomiya will win" and "Shinomiya Kaguya and Utsunomiya Asagiri from Class 1-A," simply adding the prefix "Class 1-A" easily instills a sense of honor in the students of Class 1-A, ensuring that the entire Class 1-A votes for Shinomiya Kaguya.
Of course, this seemingly simple method actually depends on who says it.
Asagiri has this special aura, an aura that... he is sure to win.
With that kind of aura, and with Ashikaga Miwa's arrangements, victory will surely belong to him and Shinomiya Kaguya in the speech segment next Monday.
only……
Ashikaga Miwa looked at Shinomiya Kaguya, who was sitting in the center of the classroom. Seeing that the other woman's expression did not change at all, and that she seemed to have no objection to Asagiri's public declaration, nor did she have any reaction of wanting to compete with Asagiri for attention, she couldn't help but feel a little puzzled.
Where did Kaguya Shinomiya, with her strong sense of self-respect and arrogant personality, go?
Has her personality changed, or... is it just because her partner is Asagiri that she can suppress her pride?
What's going on here? How come it's like Asagiri saved her life?
The strange development of the relationship between the high school boys and girls is something that Ashikaga Miwa can't quite understand.
"Alright, everyone, be quiet."
Upon hearing Ashikaga Miwa's words, the previously noisy classroom instantly fell silent. After all, Ashikaga Miwa, as the homeroom teacher, held considerable authority in the eyes of the students in Class A.
"There's one more thing. Next Wednesday and Thursday are the Spring Sports Meet. Our Class A is the best class. This excellence doesn't just refer to academic performance; we must also win first place at the sports meet. So let's arrange the events for everyone now."
After saying this, Ashikaga Miwa looked at Asagiri, who was sitting in the corner of the classroom, and raised her chin.
"Utsunomiya-kun, each person can sign up for three events. You can choose for yourself."
Without hesitation, Asagiri replied, "100 meters, high jump, 400 meters."
"it is good."
Ashikaga Miwa knew that Asagiri had chosen three of the most popular and competitive events in each sports meet, and she was also very clear that no matter what event Asagiri signed up for, he would definitely win the championship.
This has nothing to do with "players" or "games." He is a sports prodigy. Even if he wins all three events or breaks the school record, no one will be surprised. Rather, it would be a serious discrepancy with his resume if his performance at the sports meet did not overwhelm his opponents.
"For the three events that Utsunomiya has signed up for, the other students who are good at sports don't need to sign up. The average score in the sports meet is not important. We just need to make sure that we win the most first place events."
Ashikaga Miwa's meaning was simple and clear: Asagiri was certain to win first place in the 100-meter dash, high jump, and 400-meter dash, so the other students in Class A who were good at sports didn't need to participate in those three events, but instead directly competed for first place in the other events.
The students in Class A had no objections to Ashikaga Miwa's arrangement, after all, Utsunomiya's strength was undeniable.
……
After the afternoon classes ended, Asagiri, who was about to leave the classroom with Iwanaga Kotoko, heard a commotion coming from the corridor outside.
"Excuse me……"
A handsome boy wearing a black hat and the uniform of the private Shuzhi School stood outside the back door of Class A classroom and asked with a smile.
"Are Utsunomiya-san and Shinomiya-san here?"
Upon seeing the gold chain pendant on the other person's collar, Asagiri already knew who the other person was.
That golden chain pendant is the symbol of the student council president of Shuchiin Private School; it is something that only the current student council president is entitled to wear.
"how?"
Asagiri walked slowly toward the student council president who was standing there, speaking in a calm tone.
"Are they here to declare war?"
At that moment, the air in the corridor outside and the classroom of Class A instantly fell silent. Everyone was staring at Asagiri and the student council president, who were facing each other. A tense atmosphere gradually spread.
"You must be Utsunomiya-kun?"
The student council president looked at Utsunomiya Asagiri standing in front of him, smiled and extended his right hand.
"This seems to be our first meeting. Just as the rumors say, you look like... a very strong opponent."
"is it?"
Asagiri extended her hand and gently shook hands with the other person, looking directly into the student council president's eyes, and slowly began to speak.
"Nice to meet you, former student council president."
"An ex? I haven't lost yet."
Just as the student council president finished speaking, Kaguya Shinomiya walked to Asagiri's side, her beautiful red eyes devoid of any emotion, and she spoke in a flat tone.
"You're going to lose."
"Shinomiya-kun."
The student council president glanced at Kaguya Shinomiya, then turned his gaze back to Asagiri's face, clearly showing who he was more interested in.
"It's truly the first time in the history of Shuchiin High School that two people like you have teamed up. For a freshman to become the student council president, the taste of failure is very bitter."
Kaguya Shinomiya showed no emotional fluctuation, only responding softly.
"Then you can savor the experience later."
“Utsunomiya-kun.”
Just then, the student council president suddenly uttered a surprising statement in a smiling tone.
"Since we're both going to be vice presidents, why don't you become my vice president? After I go into my senior year of high school, you'll be the new student council president. And if you're on my side, we're sure to achieve an overwhelming victory."
Upon hearing the student council president's words, Kaguya Shinomiya remained outwardly unmoved, but inwardly she felt somewhat nervous.
Asagiri agreed to help her only because of a promise she made to Ashikaga-sensei. Since they were both going to be vice presidents, it was indeed as the student council president had said...
Whether she serves as her vice president or joins the existing student council as vice president, it makes no difference from Asagiri's perspective...
"I reject."
Just as Kaguya Shinomiya was feeling uneasy, Asagiri gave a firm refusal without hesitation. Before the student council president could say anything more, he uttered a shocking statement that made Kaguya Shinomiya immediately raise her hand to touch her cheek.
“I am only willing to serve as Kaguya Shinomiya’s vice president. The key is Kaguya Shinomiya, not the position of student council vice president. You... are not qualified to let me serve as your vice president.”
98
Chapter 98 The husband sings and the wife follows.
Upon hearing Asagiri's words, the surrounding students were immediately dumbfounded.
real or fake?
That sounds... like it has a deeper meaning?
I just want to be Kaguya Shinomiya's vice president, and the focus is on Kaguya Shinomiya...
Could it be that Utsunomiya and Shinomiya are in that kind of relationship?
"Are you a couple?"
Upon hearing the student council president's question, Asagiri replied calmly.
"No."
"You like Shinomiya-kun?"
"I don't have those feelings right now."
"Then why did you..."
"You ask so many questions! Are you some kind of curious child?"
Asagiri interrupted the student council president's series of questions with slight impatience, and changed the subject.
"Next Monday's speaking order is, we'll go on stage first, and then you guys, right?"
"Hmm? You think it's unfair?"
In public speaking sessions, the order of appearance is very important, and the last speaker to appear has an overwhelming advantage, such as being able to find loopholes in the other speaker's content and attack and refute them during their own speech.
Another point is that the official voting will begin immediately after the speech, and the atmosphere of having just listened to a speech makes it easy to get a lot of votes.
This is the absolute advantage of appearing last.
The student council president smiled slightly and replied casually.
"As the winner of the previous election, I should still have this advantage if I participate in the election..."
Don't misunderstand me.
Asagiri interrupted the student council president again, speaking softly.
"What I mean is, you're really unlucky. After we finish our speeches, no one will care what you're going to say. Just thinking about the scene of you giving a speech on stage while no one cares what you're saying... it's both pitiful and tragic."
"Do you think your speech can completely conquer all the students here and utterly crush me?"
The student council president raised his hand to adjust the brim of his hat, looked directly into Asagiri's eyes, his smile gradually fading, and said calmly.