"Um, may I say a few words?"
"In the Disciplinary Committee, there is still a vacancy for a Student Council-appointed position from last year's graduates that hasn't been filled."
The girl in the middle said so.
"Didn't you say you were looking for someone? Mori, the new school year hasn't even started for a week, there's no need to be so hasty, is there?"
Mayumi somewhat helplessly tried to soothe her impatient friend.
Watanabe Mori was her good friend and the Disciplinary Committee Chairperson. Besides her somewhat boyish appearance, her personality was also the same.
But Mori ignored Mayumi's soothing words and instead suggested:
"Why not let this Mahiro directly fill the Disciplinary Committee position? Our Disciplinary Committee is different from the Student Council; we don't need to consider grades..."
Her words hit Mayumi's most troubling point.
Her wine-red eyes immediately emitted an unusual brilliance, and she suddenly stood up, slamming one hand directly on the table.
"That's right! Mori, you're a genius! This kills two birds with one stone!"
If he joined the Student Council, his grades would need to be considered, and honestly, with Yotsuba Mahiro's grades, joining the Student Council would likely cause controversy.
But the Disciplinary Committee was different!
As long as he could complete his daily patrol duties, even a Ichiko Students would not be criticized by others!
"Then, let Mahiro join the Disciplinary Committee."
"Mori, Mahiro is entrusted to you! I'll be responsible for notifying him tomorrow!"
Thus, the three people in the Club Alliance Headquarters decided Yotsuba Mahiro's path, even without his personal opinion.
"However, there's one more thing about Mahiro."
Mayumi suddenly added, "Although Mahiro currently bears the Yotsuba surname, it seems he has been abandoned by the Yotsuba Family, driven out by the Yotsuba Family head to fend for himself, and he doesn't even have a CAD for self-defense."
At these words.
Watanabe Mori couldn't help but gasp in surprise.
Even Katsuto Juumonji's firm, square face became serious.
"Saegusa, can you confirm the truth of this matter?"
Mayumi shook her head, "I'm not sure yet. We just chatted this morning, and Mahiro himself said so. However, the fact that he doesn't have a CAD is true."
Although the school explicitly prohibited students from using CADs freely on campus, carrying them to school every day was not a problem, or rather, it was a necessity.
Because magicians were extremely important resources for the country.
Both domestic and foreign powers valued them greatly, especially the genes of Digital System magicians, which were particularly precious and were the focus of attention for various forces.
Therefore, for Yotsuba Mahiro to walk around without a CAD was a very serious matter, both for the Ten Master Clans and for magicians.
"Hmm, I will confirm this matter. Saegusa, you should also go home and confirm its authenticity. Also, there's the issue of equipping Mahiro with a CAD..."
"Well, our Disciplinary Committee has many retired CADs. We can temporarily lend them to Mahiro."
Watanabe Mori suggested this, but Mayumi objected.
"No, Mori. Even if Mahiro becomes a Disciplinary Committee member, the committee's CADs still cannot be taken out of school." Mayumi lectured her good friend, who was trying to "line her own pockets," in a chiding tone.
"Let's use mine. I have a retired 'general-purpose' one at home, which should allow Mahiro to manage for a while."
"Heh~ I didn't expect Mayumi to be so good to this Mahiro, even willing to give him her own CAD." Watanabe Mori said to Mayumi, propping her cheek with one hand.
"It makes me want to meet this Mahiro quickly too."
"It's a loan! Hmph, I'm ignoring you, Mori!"
Teased by her good friend like this, Mayumi's face couldn't help but turn red, as if on fire.
It was no wonder this happened.
A CAD was equivalent to a magician's entire being; magical formulas, usage habits, and personal preferences would all be displayed on it.
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.....
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...Then, let's go back."
After finishing his sparring with Mibu-senpai at the Kendo Club, Mahiro prepared to leave school.
But just as he reached the main gate, a large group of people suddenly appeared, blocking his way.
However, saying a large group was an exaggeration; there were only four people in total.
Shiba Tatsuya and Miyuki, along with Chiba Erika and Shibata Mizuki, were all people he knew.
How did they all end up together?
"Mahiro Brother!"
Upon seeing Mahiro, Miyuki happily greeted him.
Erika and Mizuki, who were about to greet him as well, were startled when they heard Miyuki's address.
"Wait, Tatsuya, what did Miyuki call that person? Brother?!"
It was Erika who spoke, and she and Mizuki both looked at the Shiba siblings, hoping for an answer.
Facing their questions, Miyuki took the initiative to answer, "Of course, he's Mahiro Brother. Is something wrong with that?"
"Everything's wrong with that!" Erika loudly retorted.
"Yotsuba Student is the young master of the Yotsuba Family, and you call him brother? Doesn't that mean you're related to that most mysterious Yotsuba Family?!"
"Ah..."
Upon hearing this, Miyuki couldn't help but cover her mouth, realizing she seemed to have said something wrong.
However, before she could figure out how to explain, Mahiro had already walked over to help explain:
"Don't be so agitated. Miyuki has no relation to the Yotsuba Family."
"It's just that she and her brother are my landlords, and I happen to be older than Miyuki, so she calls me brother."
Miyuki was a bit stunned at first, but when Mahiro walked over and gently stroked her head, feeling such an intimate gesture, she shyly lowered her head and murmured:
"That... that's right."
She hadn't expected Mahiro to make up a lie on the spot to help her out.
"Yes, that's right. He rented the house next door and lives there."
Shiba Tatsuya also corroborated from the side.
This made the two girls believe the story.
Erika and Mizuki knew the Shiba siblings because they were assigned to the same class as Shiba Tatsuya.
Along the way, the group chatted and joked.
Especially Erika, who kept teasing Mahiro and Miyuki.
At first, Miyuki could cope, but later on, she became completely red-faced, not daring to even lift her head.
Shiba Tatsuya, who was beside her, didn't show much of a reaction.
This was normal, as that was his personality; as long as Miyuki wasn't harmed, he generally didn't react much.
On the other hand, Mizuki became quiet and reserved throughout the journey.
She continuously observed him and the Shiba siblings with a subtle gaze.
Mahiro noticed her gaze and turned his head, asking curiously, "Shibata-tongxue, what's wrong? Is there something you want to say?"
"Ah, no..."
Mizuki waved her hands in a panic and shook her head, but after a moment of hesitation, she still voiced the doubt in her heart.
"It's just that... I thought Yotsuba-tongxue shouldn't be short on money, right? But why does he still rent a house to live in?"
Upon hearing this question, Erika also reacted and immediately looked at Yotsuba Mahiro.
The Yotsuba Family, one of the Ten Master Clans, was a colossal entity, even more formidable than her Chiba, rumored to be subtly standing at the pinnacle of the Ten Master Clans.
How could Mahiro, as the heir, possibly go and rent a house to live in?
However, facing their questions, Miyuki's face showed obvious panic, not knowing how to answer.
She could only turn to Mahiro for help.
Looking at their reactions, a barely perceptible smile curved on Mahiro's lips.
They finally got to the point!
So, he brought out the same explanation he had given to Nanagusa Mayumi, repeating it to them tearfully.
After listening, Erika and Mizuki both had expressions of surprise and shock on their faces.
"So, Yotsuba-tongxue was driven out of the Yotsuba Family by the Yotsuba Family Head?"
Miyuki also looked at him in disbelief, subtly shifting her body to his side and whispering, "Mahiro-gege, if Aunt knew you were slandering her like this outside..."
"Heh heh, who cares about that old woman." Mahiro smiled slightly, not taking it to heart at all.
This was nothing, not worth mentioning.
However, his title as a Yotsuba outcast was now solidified, starting from today.
But little did he know, this also marked the beginning of his troubles.