Shikime Natsu had really met quite a few cute girls. Kamuro Masumi still felt an uncomfortable feeling in her heart. She seemed to know what that feeling was, but she was unwilling to admit it.
She had only known this guy for a few days, but... why did she care so much about him?
Was it because this guy had leverage on her, because he kept getting close even when she showed her disdain, because he stood up for her, or because he was the first person to ask for her birthday?
Kamuro Masumi's feelings were quite complicated at this moment. She sighed with some resignation; she was becoming a little less honest with herself.
.....
After school, Shikime Natsu first sent a message to Kushida Kikyou, telling her that he and Horikita Suzune were planning to go to the Student Council first. Then he sent a message to Horikita Suzune, telling her to wait for him on the floor where the Student Council office was located.
"By the way, Masumi, there's something I want to ask you to do."
Shikime Natsu suddenly spoke to Kamuro Masumi as she walked past him.
"What is it?"
When Kamuro Masumi heard this, she actually felt a little happy inside. After all... Shikime Natsu needed her for something. The fact that Shikime Natsu could rely on her a little gave her a slight sense of satisfaction.
Especially since it was the Shikime Natsu who held sway in the class and saw the big picture.
"It's about Sakayanagi again, but... you don't need to pay too much attention. Just find out who she's been in frequent contact with recently."
Shikime Natsu thought for a moment. After yesterday's humiliation, Sakayanagi Arisu was probably thinking of building up her own forces, right?
After all, when it came to verbal sparring, this girl couldn't beat him. If words didn't work, she could only resort to force. Of course, the current Shikime Natsu was an A-rank power and speed man; no matter how many came at him, he would knock them all down.
"Okay, I understand."
Kamuro Masumi nodded and agreed.
After parting ways with Kamuro Masumi, Shikime Natsu arrived at the place he had mentioned. Soon, Horikita Suzune also walked over. Even though she looked calm on the surface, her fidgeting hands revealed the turmoil in her heart.
"Well then, let's get ready to go in."
Shikime Natsu spoke to Horikita Suzune, who had a very grave expression. Hasn't she mentally prepared herself after all this time? (In the original work, it took her a month to meet her brother).
"Mm... okay!"
Horikita Suzune nodded, her attention completely fixed on the door before her.
Seeing her like this, Shikime Natsu felt a little urge to tease her. For example, what if the person who opened the door wasn't Horikita Manabu, but Katsuragi Kouhei? He wondered what kind of expression Horikita Suzune would make at that scene.
Unfortunately, a bald guy couldn't just appear out of thin air in the Student Council room.
"Knock, knock, knock!"
Shikime Natsu tapped his finger lightly on the door three times.
"It's Shiki. I have an appointment."
Shikime Natsu's voice followed right after the knock.
"Come in."
A very steady male voice came from inside. Shikime Natsu remembered it clearly; it was Horikita Manabu's voice.
When Shikime Natsu opened the door, he noticed two people standing inside. One was the Student Council President, Horikita Manabu, and the other was a very cute-looking girl with short purple hair, who seemed to be the secretary, named Tachibana Akane.
Horikita Manabu's gaze paused for a moment when he saw Horikita Suzune, but it quickly returned to normal, and he didn't pay too much attention to her.
"Please, have a seat."
Horikita Manabu gestured for Shikime Natsu and Horikita Suzune to sit on the chairs in front of him. Sitting face-to-face made Horikita Suzune feel even more uncomfortable.
"Brother...."
Horikita Suzune looked at Horikita Manabu and spoke unconsciously.
"Tell me, what question do you want to ask me?"
Horikita Manabu's gaze fell on Shikime Natsu, largely ignoring Horikita Suzune. The current Horikita Suzune knew nothing about the school's rules, so he couldn't use the excuse, "My sister is in Class D," to deal with her yet.
And.... wasn't this a bit too strange?
When did Shikime Natsu from Class A get to know his sister?
[Ding~]
[CG18: Reunion with Brother (Horikita Suzune)]
[Congratulations, Host. You've obtained the Skill Card: Adoration (The longer one is in contact with you, the less likely they are to betray you. Note: Adoration is the emotion furthest from understanding.)]
Oh? At this rate, I'm going to have to join the Church of Suzune. To think she'd give me two CGs in a single day. Bringing her here was definitely the right choice.
"Regarding the Student Council election, from the information I've gathered, it seems the Student Council has eliminated all first-year applicants, correct?"
Unlike Horikita Suzune's reaction, Shikime Natsu's was quite calm. Even facing the imposing Horikita Manabu, the expression on his face didn't change.
Most students would naturally feel a bit intimidated when facing an organization like the Student Council, especially the president.
"Correct."
Horikita Manabu affirmed Shikime Natsu's statement and simultaneously gave his reason.
"As the Student Council President, it is my duty to be strict in vetting the members who enter the Student Council."
Hmm... a rather legitimate reason, but... why make a mere student council sound like some kind of secret organization?
"Then I would like to ask the Student Council President what the criteria are for joining at this school. I think... everything should have a standard."
Shikime Natsu looked at Horikita Manabu meaningfully. Just like this school's class assignment system, the deduction of class points basically had clear standards.
For instance, how many class points should be deducted for truancy or expulsion.
"This standard is not transparent, like most standards."
Horikita Manabu's gaze was calm as he answered Shikime Natsu directly. Indeed, regarding this school's point deduction standards, even though Shikime Natsu had bought the information, he didn't know the specific criteria. These were all non-transparent, at least to ordinary students.
"Was this standard set by the school, or... was it set by you, Mr. President?"
Shikime Natsu continued to speak. Horikita Suzune, at the side, couldn't get a word in. Or rather, ever since her brother ignored her, Horikita Suzune felt she couldn't bring herself to speak.
So... in her brother's eyes, was she still useless?
But... she had already tried her best to catch up, even coming to this school, her brother's school.
"This has a dual standard."
"Meaning... it includes the Student Council President's personal standards."
"Correct."
Horikita Manabu nodded, admitting it.
"Then... can I ask the school's leadership to certify a student, who can then enter the Student Council if they pass? Or is going through the Student Council President a necessary process?"
Thinking of bypassing me directly? A glint flashed in Horikita Manabu's eyes from behind his glasses.
"This is a dual standard. To join the Student Council, one must have the approval of both the school and the Student Council."
Those words sounded quite rigid.
"Then who does the Student Council President think among the first-years is suitable to join the Student Council?"
Shikime Natsu asked directly. He had originally wanted to flatter Horikita Manabu with something like, "For example, as the Student Council President abusing his power, one needs to pay an extra fee to enter the Student Council. The Student Council President himself said one could buy a position in the Student Council for one million points." He could twist the context a bit, then change the timeline, which would probably cause some trouble for Horikita Manabu.
Of course, Shikime Natsu had little interest in such things. He didn't want others to take his words out of context, so naturally, he wouldn't do it to others.
Hmm... a rather high moral standard, big bonus points.
"I hope I'm not interrupting, am I?"
Just then, a blond-haired guy walked in.
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