Childhood friends?
How could these two possibly be childhood friends?
Shinomiya Kaguya was full of doubt.
As far as she knew, Yukima Azuma had never set foot in Gifu before.
And Suou Yuki, the young lady of the Suou family, was the complete opposite.
Before entering high school, she had never left Gifu.
So how could these two have known each other since childhood?
Shinomiya Kaguya couldn't help but question this.
Of course, she couldn't ask outright.
Saying it out loud would be no different from admitting she had investigated them.
In noble society, such matters were often understood implicitly,
but they must never be spoken aloud.
Suppressing her doubts,
Shinomiya Kaguya walked over to the student council's desk.
She pulled a stack of docunts from the drawer.
"Yukima-san, here are so important details about the exchange program."
"This includes the rules and anthem of Shuchiin Academy, as well as your class schedule."
"It should be useful. If you have any questions, feel free to ask ."
She handed the docunts to Yukima Azuma.
"Oh, got it. Thanks."
Yukima Azuma's response was rather casual.
He flipped through the docunts.
Shuchiin Academy's schedule was vastly different from that of regular high schools.
Its regulations were also far stricter.
However, many of the rules did not apply to student council mbers.
For example, one particularly important rule—attendance requirents.
If a student's attendance rate did not reach a certain threshold, they would be forced to repeat the year.
But student council mbers were exempt from this rule.
As long as they listed their absence as "student council duties,"
it wouldn't be counted against them.
Looking at the ridiculously high attendance requirent,
Yukima Azuma set the docunts down.
What a hassle.
But, well, "Where there's a will, there's a way."
By the ti the exchange program ended at the end of the sester, he'd surely figure sothing out.
At that mont, as Yukima Azuma put the docunts aside,
Shinomiya Kaguya suddenly spoke up:
"Yukima-san, would you like to join the student council?"
Her unexpected invitation left everyone in the room montarily stunned.
But after a brief mont of surprise, the two girls standing nearby quickly reached the sa conclusion—
They agreed.
Suou Yuki, as the cultural committee mber, naturally hoped Yukima Azuma would join the student council.
Because that way, she could spend even more ti with him!
Fujiwara Chika, on the other hand, was much simpler.
Ever since their previous encounter, she had developed a great fondness for the gentle young man.
The two could even be considered friends.
Having a good friend in the student council would undoubtedly make things more lively.
Even though, technically, the student council was a workplace, not a hangout spot.
Shinomiya Kaguya looked at Yukima Azuma, feeling certain of her victory.
She had long since learned that Yukima Azuma frequently skipped classes back at Toyogasaki.
anwhile, Shuchiin Academy had extrely strict attendance policies.
Joining the student council was the best way for him to bypass this issue.
This invitation was practically irresistible.
As the student council president,
as long as she recruited Yukima Azuma,
their relationship would naturally take the form of superior and subordinate.
Establishing such an impression from the outset would be incredibly useful for keeping him within her sphere of influence.
Most talented individuals were prideful.
At tis like these, one had to offer them the perfect ladder to climb.
Shinomiya Kaguya was exceptionally skilled in the art of dominance.
And just as expected—
Yukima Azuma gave a small nod.
There really was no reason to refuse.
"However, I'm just an exchange student. Would that be an issue?"
Yukima Azuma casually asked.
Shinomiya Kaguya smiled and shook her head.
"It's not a problem at all."
"After all, Yukima-san ranked first in the interschool exams last sester."
"If you join the student council as a role model, I doubt anyone would object."
"Currently, there are only two vacant positions left—disciplinary officer and vice president..."
"So, how about you take the position of vice president, Yukima-san?"
Shinomiya Kaguya offered him the role closest to her.
The structure of Shuchiin Academy's student council was as follows:
President, Vice President: the head.
Secretary: in charge of all record-keeping and docuntation.
Treasurer: responsible for financial managent.
Disciplinary Officer: maintaining school discipline and overseeing financial supervision.
Cultural Officer: promoting the academy's cultural activities and organizing school events.
As for the Vice President, their main duty was to share the burden with the President.
It was the most suitable position for Shinomiya Kaguya's plan.
She wanted Yukima Azuma to get used to supporting her.
For most students,
being suddenly invited to beco Vice President of the Student Council would surely make them flustered and excited.
But Yukima Azuma agreed without any reaction.
He casually signed the appointnt docunt for the Vice President of Shuchiin Academy's Student Council.
Soon enough, the official notice would be posted.
Shinomiya Kaguya smiled like Aizen when her keikaku had succeeded.
( ≖‿ ≖ )
This was too easy.
As long as she continued with her plan,
before long, this man would beco her loyal subject under her skirt.
What was Hayasaka even doing lately? Had she gotten lazy?
How could she have lost to this man?
Suou Yuki blinked.
That Shinomiya Kaguya... actually invited her onii-chan-sama to be Vice President?
No! Sothing's not right!
This is getting interesting!
(≖⩊≖)
Just then, a knock sounded on the student council room door.
"Excuse , is Yuki-sama here?"
From the voice alone, it was clear—Kimishima Ayano.
"I'll excuse myself for a mont," Suou Yuki said.
Shinomiya Kaguya waved her hand, indicating it was fine.
It was almost the end of the morning break anyway.
It was ti to head back to class.
Everyone left the student council room together.
At the door, Kimishima Ayano stood quietly in her Shuchiin Academy uniform.
Her presence was so faint it was terrifying.
Unlike Kato gumi's natural dullness, this girl was a genuine assassin.
Shinomiya Kaguya and Fujiwara Chika bid their goodbyes and left.
Yukima Azuma examined the Suou family's personal maid and bodyguard.
Compared to Suou Yuki...
This girl had barely changed in three years.
She'd grown slightly taller, but not by much.
Her slim figure remained the sa...
Her long, curly black hair cascaded down her back, with a single ahoge sticking up from her head.
Kimishima Ayano was holding a wooden box in her hands.
Clearly, this was the gift that Suou Yuki had ntioned.
Suou Yuki accepted the box and solemnly handed it to Yukima Azuma.
The mont he picked it up, he could feel its significant weight.
Opening the lid—
Yukima Azuma paused for a mont.
Inside, the wooden box was lined with soft silk fabric.
Resting on top was a rock, about the size of a soccer ball.
The rock was dark red, irregular in shape.
It resembled so kind of mineral,
but Yukima Azuma couldn't identify what it was.
However, a strange fragrance drifted past his nose.
Inhaling it, he suddenly felt—
his mind becoming clearer.
"Onii-sama, this was retrieved from Lake Itomori."
Suou Yuki lowered her voice.
Hearing this, Yukima Azuma imdiately understood what it was.
A fragnt of Cot Charlotte.
He closed the lid of the box.
Holding the heavy wooden box in his hands, his expression turned subtle.
This Charlotte fragnt... didn't seem ordinary at all.
"Will it be useful to you, Onii-sama?" Suou Yuki asked curiously.
Yukima Azuma nodded.
A rare supernatural artifact.
He didn't know its purpose yet,
but there was a high chance it would be valuable.
Seeing him nod,
Suou Yuki smiled.
"As long as it's useful to Onii-sama, that's all that matters."
But then, her brows furrowed slightly.
"However, quite a few people have been inquiring about it."
"So even went to Lake Itomori to search for it directly."
Hearing this, Yukima Azuma's expression grew even more subtle.
For Suou Yuki to notice people investigating—
It ant those individuals were anything but ordinary.
Were Japan's elite and powerful so bored that they had nothing better to do than dive into a lake for a teorite?
Shaking his head, he set his thoughts aside.
Yukima Azuma put the wooden box away.
"Thank you so much, Yuki. I honestly don't know how to thank you enough."
Without Suou Yuki,
this Charlotte fragnt would have never ended up in his hands.
And now that people were actively looking for it...
Aside from the Suou family, the dominant local power,
no one else could have taken it so smoothly.
"If you really want to thank , it's simple." Suou Yuki's voice turned playful.
( ˶ˆ꒳ˆ˵ )
"It's been ages since I last ate Onii-sama's cooking."
( ´ཀ` ).
She put on a hungry expression.
"I miss your food so much! Nothing I eat tastes good anymore!"
Hearing this, Yukima Azuma couldn't help but laugh.
A flawless setup.
How cute.
He reached out and gently patted Suou Yuki's head.
While ruffling her hair, he promised:
"This sester, as long as I attend school, I'll bring you bento."
"Yay! Onii-chan-sama saikou~!"
Suou Yuki happily raised both hands in excitent.
At first, it was just a ploy to secure a heartfelt thank you—
But in truth, she genuinely missed the taste of Yukima Azuma's cooking.
Whether it was delicious or not wasn't the point.
What mattered most was—
It was a al personally made by her beloved Onii-chan-sama!
⎛⎝ ≽ > ⩊ < ≼ ⎠⎞
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