"I've been here from the start. Also, Nagumo-senpai, isn't it a bit much to pry into someone's secrets like this?"
Shikime Natsu continued, getting up from the sofa and slowly walking over to Ichinose Honami's side.
"What are you talking about, Junior Shikime? I just wanted to understand Ichinose's problems so I can help her correct her flaws and join the Student Council. This is what she wants, isn't it?"
Nagumo Miyabi feigned ignorance, then quickly put on an expression as if he were doing this for Ichinose Honami's own good.
"On the contrary, Junior Shikime, you've already received the president's permission to join the Student Council. To stand up and say these things now... are you trying to prevent Ichinose from joining the Student Council?"
Nagumo Miyabi changed his tune, turning the spearhead toward Shikime Natsu.
Hearing this, Shikime Natsu couldn't help but want to laugh. As expected, a vice president is just a vice president.
His information was completely out of date; he didn't even know who the next Student Council members would be. On that point alone, Nagumo Miyabi was already out.
"The vice president doesn't have the authority to approve a new member's entry, does he?"
Shikime Natsu said nonchalantly.
"In this Student Council, the only one who can approve new members is the Student Council President. So... what exactly were you planning to do by asking about Ichinose-san's past? Tell the president that she actually has no problems, so he can approve of her and let her join the Student Council?"
"Ichinose-san, telling your secrets to someone you've barely just met is not a good idea."
After speaking, Shikime Natsu turned to look at Ichinose Honami. This beautiful girl was so naive, a bit of a do-gooder.
It was a good thing she ran into him, otherwise... she really would have been manipulated by Nagumo Miyabi.
"By the way, Ichinose-san, do you know why Vice President Nagumo invited you, who was rejected, to come here instead of the rejected Katsuragi?"
"I... I don't know."
Ichinose Honami wavered. Nagumo Miyabi's earlier words had brought back some rather painful memories, and she didn't look well.
At first, Ichinose Honami had actually believed what Nagumo Miyabi said was true—that he had sought her out because he himself was from Class B. Now, it seemed that wasn't the case.
"Because Nagumo-senpai is a playboy."
Well, that was quite a blunt statement.
This was information Shikime Natsu had Hashimoto Masayoshi and a few others from Class A look into.
In fact, it wasn't just Nagumo Miyabi; he had them investigate Horikita Manabu and Tachibana Akane, whom he saw in the Student Council yesterday.
It's just that Nagumo Miyabi's was a bit more interesting, though... his skills were lacking. He's no gal game master.
Upon hearing this, Nagumo Miyabi's expression changed drastically. This guy actually knew his true objective. That's right, he had chosen to meet with Ichinose Honami because she was very good-looking.
He planned to learn Ichinose Honami's secret and then use joining the Student Council as leverage to force her to become his girlfriend.
Of course, spreading Ichinose Honami's secrets everywhere was out of the question. He was, after all, the vice president of the Student Council.
If something like that were discovered, he would definitely lose his position in the Student Council and could even face punishment, because the current Student Council President was Horikita Manabu.
Such underhanded tactics would absolutely not be permitted.
"Junior Shikime, isn't it a bit much to speculate about your senpai with such malicious intent?"
Even if that was his true goal, Nagumo Miyabi would never admit it.
"If I really am speculating with malicious intent, then I will apologize to Nagumo-senpai."
Shikime Natsu chuckled lightly, his eyes full of disbelief, as if he had already determined that was exactly what Nagumo Miyabi was thinking.
"Does Nagumo-senpai have anything else to say? I'll remain quiet from now on. Please, go ahead."
Shikime Natsu sat down on the sofa quite naturally, a sight that made Nagumo Miyabi's eyes burn with fire.
As expected of someone chosen by Horikita Manabu, ruining his plans the moment he arrived. Moreover... Shikime Natsu had been here from the very beginning, and he hadn't noticed him at all. This guy's ability was a bit too terrifying.
At this school, gathering intelligence by tailing people was essential. You might find something unexpected.
"Sorry, I think I'll be heading back today."
Ichinose Honami stood up.
Even if she didn't fully believe Shikime Natsu's blunt words, they had at least planted a seed of doubt in her heart.
Especially when it involved her dark past, she really shouldn't have been so quick to open up to someone she didn't know well, no matter how gentle, kind, and powerful Nagumo Miyabi appeared.
To be honest, at first, Ichinose Honami had a great deal of respect for Nagumo Miyabi, who had led Class B to Class A. If it were her, she really didn't have the confidence to defeat the Class A led by Shikime Natsu.
"Then I'll be taking my leave as well."
After seeing Ichinose Honami leave, Shikime Natsu also bid farewell to Nagumo Miyabi.
Since it was all over, there was naturally no need for him to stay.
As for the anger in Nagumo Miyabi's eyes, Shikime Natsu naturally ignored it. And as for him making things difficult for him in the Student Council?
First, Shikime Natsu was now backed by Horikita Manabu. Even if Horikita Manabu hadn't made it explicit, the mere fact that he asked him to properly educate his sister was enough to bring the two closer.
Second, Shikime Natsu wouldn't be working in the Student Council; if anyone was going to be given a hard time, it would be Katsuragi Kouhei.
The complex relationships in the Student Council weren't interesting at all, not compared to a complex battlefield of love.
"Take care."
Nagumo Miyabi spat out those two words at Shikime Natsu, suppressing his anger.
The target he had worked so hard to find was now gone.
"Thank you, Shikime-san."
When Shikime Natsu came out, he found Ichinose Honami waiting for him outside the door. Seeing him, she smiled.
Shikime Natsu wasn't sure what this 'thank you' was for. After all, it seemed there were many things he had done that were worthy of thanks. Hmm, a bit narcissistic of him.
"You're welcome."
Although he didn't know what Ichinose Honami was thanking him for, Shikime Natsu decided to accept it anyway.
Ichinose Honami's whole expression was much better than when she was inside.
"Ichinose-san, you really are too trusting of people. Casually handing over your weakness is a fatal mistake. Especially just now, I saw that you weren't looking very well."
Shikime Natsu said.
It was a good thing he interrupted the process; otherwise, if Nagumo Miyabi had found out, there's no telling what might have happened.
Of course, it was fine for him to know. Shikime Natsu had great faith in his own character. In short, double standards.
"Yes, I'm sorry to have worried you. I'll remember that."
Ichinose Honami said to Shikime Natsu with an apologetic smile.
"Yes, just remember it."
Shikime Natsu nodded.
However, Ichinose Honami's tendency to easily trust others was probably because she was born with an innate, sincere kindness toward everyone around her.
That's why she wouldn't doubt what others said, and would interact with people sincerely and honestly.
To be honest, Shikime Natsu didn't dislike this kind of personality, but... one must always be on guard against others.
If she were too naive, she could be easily destroyed.
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