If you're enjoying Hachiman's journey through the Elite Classroom, please consider supporting the story with your Power Stones!
Every vote helps the novel grow and reach more readers.
Thank you for your support! 🙏😊
★★★
Horikita Manabu also offered his assessment.
"You and Sakayanagi have the same problem."
"As another representative of Class A, you cannot fully lead Class A. Your ability is still insufficient to join the Student Council. Moreover, you've only just enrolled for a month, and you haven't displayed any abilities that I would value."
"Heh heh…"
Sakayanagi Arisu merely offered a polite, cute smile in response to President Horikita's unreservedly calm assessment, nodding as if in agreement.
However, Horikita Manabu saw the indifference and even disdain in her eyes.
Why could Class A have two leaders?
It was only because she found it boring and deliberately allowed it.
In other words, even if she did nothing and simply gave Katsuragi time, Katsuragi would still lose.
As for Katsuragi, when assessed by the Student Council President in this manner, he had no intention of refuting it.
Because what the President said was very true.
Having two factions in Class A was not a good thing.
So, the President was essentially pointing them in the right direction.
Horikita Manabu's Class, Third Year A Class, was an exceptional Class that had not had any students drop out for three years, had only one representative, and that representative was also the Student Council President.
However, the current Grade 1 Class A could not achieve the same.
It was just that the Student Council President was the most outstanding Student Council President in history.
According to the information researched, most of the students in the Student Council President's Class relied on him.
Therefore, Horikita Manabu was like a single person carrying everything.
He was a very powerful individual.
In that case, the Student Council President's demands were truly strict.
If such a standard were applied, Katsuragi felt that his rejection was understandable.
Moreover, the emergence of two representatives in Class A was indeed their shortcoming.
Two representatives signified two different ideologies, which would eventually lead to disagreements for various reasons.
And this kind of thing was not good for Class A.
So, he also hoped that Sakayanagi would not be so insistent and would choose a more stable approach like him.
However, convincing her was difficult.
Especially when Yahiko took it upon himself to contact Ryuen, and they were about to discuss having students in the Class sign contracts.
As a result, Ryuen made a huge blunder.
This led to several students from his Katsuragi Faction being reduced and joining Sakayanagi's side.
And this probably meant he had lost some popular support in the Class.
Katsuragi did not think this was a good thing, as the struggle between the two factions would only continue.
"Then, President, may we leave now?"
At this moment, a voice spoke up.
It was a male student from Class C who had been silent all along.
He said, "Hirata still has to attend his club activities. At this hour, training has already begun."
"… …" Horikita Manabu.
Horikita Manabu then looked over.
He noticed that the student called Hirata looked a bit embarrassed, but there was indeed some urgency on his face.
He probably wanted to rush somewhere quickly.
This was Hirata Yosuke.
He was considered one of the more outstanding new students, having joined the soccer club shortly after enrollment and becoming a regular player.
Vice President Nagumo Miyabi was also in the soccer club and had mentioned this junior's name several times in the Student Council.
However, Horikita Manabu had sent a message for Hachiman and Suzune to come to the Student Council for commendation.
But the ones who arrived were Hikigaya Hachiman and Hirata Yosuke.
Horikita Suzune, Horikita Suzune did not come.
So, Hikigaya, did you fail to notify her properly?
Or, was there another explanation?
Horikita Manabu probably understood Hikigaya's intention.
It was likely because Suzune was his sister, and if his sister came to the Student Council, given the resemblance in their appearances, their sibling relationship would probably be directly exposed.
And the exposure of their sibling relationship would be disadvantageous to him and not good for his sister either.
That's why he deliberately didn't have his sister appear with him.
So, it was a subtle way of protecting his sister.
"If you have something to do, of course you can leave first." Horikita Manabu said.
"But Hikigaya, you must stay."
"Eh?"
Hachiman looked over.
"I still have a vacant secretary position here. What do you think?" Horikita Manabu said.
"President."
Akane Tachibana, who had been standing quietly to the side, heard this and immediately became anxious, looking at Horikita Manabu in a hurry.
She was the secretary.
Now there would be another secretary.
Did this mean he no longer needed her?
"The Student Council is about to undergo a leadership change."
Horikita Manabu frowned slightly at her expression, then said, "Since that's the case, it's only right to cultivate the next generation of executives."
"Yes, I understand."
So that's how it is.
Akane Tachibana breathed a sigh of relief.
However, Sakayanagi and Katsuragi were still present.
"It's an invitation to the Student Council —" X2
It was known that the two representatives of Class A had just been directly rejected by Horikita Manabu, but now, a student from Class C, even a student who had previously damaged the camera, was actually being valued by Horikita Manabu and invited to join the Student Council?
"… …" Hachiman.
Although Horikita Manabu had already invited him once, he was now making the request in front of the two Class A representatives who had just been rejected.
This was truly a face-saving moment.
But President Horikita, this would only increase his difficulties.
Didn't he see Sakayanagi Arisu deliberately smiling, and Katsuragi beginning to look at him with caution?
They would probably investigate him very thoroughly later.
However, Horikita Manabu seemed to still be waiting for his reply.
"Being a member of the Student Council sounds pretty good." Hachiman said.
"But I'm used to being a free spirit, so, can this position be reserved, and I designate someone else?"
"Oh?"
Listening to Hachiman's words, Horikita Manabu looked over.
He knew that the other party's goal was also Class A.
And this school valued ability above all else.
The Student Council had great authority, and becoming a member of the Student Council would also be beneficial for promotion to a higher Class.
That's why Katsuragi, upon realizing this, had started trying to submit an application three weeks ago.
"I approve of your actions."
Horikita Manabu said. "Not the person you recommend."
"And if you want to choose a recommender, then I can only offer a Disciplinary Committee member position." Horikita Manabu said.
A Disciplinary Committee member, generally speaking, is someone who checks discipline, and in this school, it's probably the least important position in the Student Council.
Because of conduct rules?
This was something the school was examining.
And the students were all boarders, so there was no need for inspections at the entrance.
So, this kind of position was similar to a minor role.
To go from secretary to a minor role, that was indeed quite a bad deal.
However.
"Then please keep it reserved for now." Hachiman said.
He had not yet decided to join the Student Council.
Horikita Manabu's Student Council felt a bit off, so Hachiman didn't think that joining it would be smooth sailing.
Instead, he might be asked to deal with troublesome matters.
However, Katsuragi had wanted to join the Student Council, and this school valued ability above all else, with the Student Council having great authority.
So, having a student as a Student Council member was a good thing for the Class.
Therefore, although Hachiman refused, he didn't completely refuse.
It was just difficult to choose who.
Hirata, whom he knew, was very busy, and Horikita Suzune, whom he knew… she was Horikita Manabu's sister.
If she joined the Student Council directly, even if Horikita Manabu or he himself were noble, it might become a weapon for other Classes to attack.
So, that wouldn't work either.
Then Sakura?
In the previous Sudo incident, Sakura was also an eyewitness.
But Sakura refused.
So, giving her a supplement wouldn't be bad either.
It's just that if she were to join the Student Council, would she still have to report?
Simply coming alone to report might be a burden for her, given her shyness.
So, this choice of person was a bit difficult.
Then only Kushida remained.
It's just that Kushida was not someone who would actively strive for Class competition, so this spot instantly became vacant.
…
Since they were called out probably for commendation, the matter concluded, and Horikita Manabu had other things to attend to, so everyone chose to take their leave.
Hirata rushed off to his club activities.
He was forcefully dragged along by Hachiman.
In fact, this also showed Hachiman's lack of manpower.
Horikita Suzune could not be brought to the Student Council temporarily, and other candidates were not suitable.
In other words.
Was it really like that?
He still needed a reliable partner, and this partner had to be more convenient than Horikita.
However.
"Hikigaya." Hachiman found himself being called out.
It was Katsuragi Kohei, whom he had seen once before at the Student Council entrance.
The leader of Class A's Katsuragi Faction.
"Is there something?" Hachiman looked over.
"… …" Katsuragi.
"No."
But Katsuragi shook his head and then turned to leave.
He probably wondered why he failed to get into the Student Council, while a student from Class C… no, a former Class D student, Hikigaya, succeeded.
So, was this Horikita Manabu's mistake, or was it his own failure to see through Hikigaya-kun?
Perhaps Hikigaya-kun was not a weak existence.
However, in either case, it was his own shortcoming.
He hadn't seen through it.
So Katsuragi left.
Sakayanagi Arisu, on the other hand, seemed to be making amends for her classmate's rudeness.
The little princess of the Sakayanagi Faction in Class A gently pinched her skirt and bowed.
"How impressive, Hikigaya." Sakayanagi Arisu said.
"You've gained the approval of President Horikita."
"After all, the President is a smart person." Hachiman said.
"You're quite direct." Sakayanagi Arisu said.
"If humility were useful, there would be no need to ask." Hachiman said.
"Hehe…"
Sakayanagi Arisu smiled.
"Then, may I ask, why not directly join the Student Council?" Sakayanagi Arisu asked.
"Sakayanagi, you know, I'm from a lower Class, and I'm short on point." Hachiman said.
"I see. So, what price are you looking for?" Sakayanagi Arisu asked.
She had known since she entered this School that strength was paramount, and points were paramount, and with points, anything could be bought.
Indeed.
If you want to join the Student Council, then buy it.
Pay money to buy a spot.
But perhaps the price from the Student Council President would be more favorable.
As for Hikigaya…
"How about a million point?" Hachiman said.
"…" Sakayanagi Arisu.
"That would be quite the rip-off. If it were for the secretary position, then a million might be acceptable, but for just a mere disciplinary committee member…"
Sakayanagi Arisu said, "Thirty thousand would be about right."
Because if it's just a minor role, then they can only serve as an informant within the Student Council.
Their use is limited.
Only the title of being in the Student Council matters.
In the competition between their two factions in Class A, arranging for someone to be a minor Student Council member is just icing on the cake.
And although she quoted a price, Sakayanagi Arisu continued, "It seems you've discovered some troublesome matters or people that the Student Council needs to deal with."
"That's why you refused to join." Sakayanagi Arisu said.
"…"
Then you are too smart!
Hachiman once again acknowledged that genius is a terrifying creature.
So, if Sakayanagi Arisu takes charge of Class A, how will his Class climb up?
So, the only option is to hope their Class splits, and then support Katsuragi to oppose her and prevent her from gaining power?
However, Hachiman hadn't yet decided to give the minor disciplinary committee member position to the Katsuragi Faction.
Thus.
He returned to the Class.
Because Horikita Suzune was waiting there.
...
https://discord.gg/mjcCSyu7Yr
By the way, don't forget to throw power stones and leave a review to motivate me :)