Compromised

"Yes, I have withdrawn." said Miyuki as she entered the room unexpectedly.

Why is this happening? What's the matter with her?

"W...Why have you backed out of the elections, Miyuki?" I asked. "You were so busy I thought you were passionate about it."

"Hmm, certain circumstances happened and I got sick of it." replied Miyuki. "There's Suzuki plus her secretary will be Saionji Riko if they both win, isn't that awesome?"

E....Even so....

"How did her withdrawal even got approved? Akari-san never mentioned anything about allowing withdrawals!"

"That's why withdrawals are accepted, Tanaka-kun." said Sakurai. "It's more like of a hidden trick. Akari haven't said anything about allowing or rejecting withdrawals, meaning the candidate will have to approach us if he/she wishes for such thing."

What about Suzuki? Is she aware of this thing already?

"Take a look at this." said Sakurai while holding a paper form. "Tsuchimikado Miyuki filed a withdrawal form yesterday and of course we respect the decision of every candidate so Akari and I placed our fingerprint as a sign of the approval."

"Akari-san....?"

"Sorry but that's a fact, Tanaka-san. Us student council officers shall not interfere with the candidates' decision." said Akari. "With certainty, Kotori should know this policy as well. You should that she's sharp with things like this.

"With that being said, it will be Suzuki Kotori and Saionji RIko whose representing your class, Tanaka-kun. Your reaction wouldn't matter, anyway." answered Sakurai.

For the first time around, I am really pissed off with Sakurai-senpai.

"If anyone has nothing to say, you are dismissed." added Sakurai.

For unknown reasons, Miyuki looks toward Akari-san. "Thank you, our lovely Vice President Akari-san."

Huh? Isn't it a given that Akari-san is doing her duty for her withdrawal process? Why is she thanking her? What makes this weird is that Akari-san seems to be trembling a little bit right now. Is something wrong?

"Akari-san, are you alright?" I asked. "You're shaking."

"Maybe she's cold? The AC is set only at 16 degrees celsius." said Miyuki as she then leaves the room.

It's just me and Akari in this room.

Akari-san must be seeking for a glass of water. Her body is still shaking and I can feel it since she is holding my.... hand.

"Akari-san, I'll get you a cup of water for a moment."

"I...I'm fine, Tanaka-san. N...No need to worry about me."

It doesn't seem to be that cold for her to shiver. I mean, Japan all year long is not that totally warm, except when summer.

Now, her shaking has stopped plus her breathing goes back to normal. Why does she seemed to be nervous from that juncture?

"The President forgot to say something earlier, though." said Akari.

"Hmm? What is it?"

"The campaign period will be extended for another 7 days since there is a candidate that has been changed with a new one. The actual election will be held nine days from now."

W...What?! Extended?! W....Well, I couldn't do anything about that. It makes sense, if it wasn't extended then it will be unfair towards Riko.

"By the way, thank you Tanaka-san." said Akari as she softly grips my hand. "I wouldn't be relaxed if you haven't stayed with me for a while."

A...Akari-san....!! A....Are you raising a flag towards me?!

E....Ehem! A....As a growing man, I...I should respond properly. I don't want to ruin her impression of me since she wanted to know more about yours truly. Fufu.

"N....No worries, Akari-san. I am always here for you!"

W...Why am I the one feeling embarrassed?!

"Then I shall rely on you, my hero." answered Akari-san.

We're both looking at each other, eye to eye. I....Is this really my popular phase?! Crap, her hand is so soft. I want to hold her hand for another thirty minutes.

"I guess what Kotori said are all facts." said Akari-san.

"Hmm? What do you mean?"

"Oh, forget it. I just remembered something. Either way, we should be back to our classes now. I'll go on first."

"O...Okay, see you later Akari-san."

"Yep, let's talk a lot again later."

She then leaves the room and closes the door.

I have to turn off the air conditioning first before I go on.

Suddenly, Akari opens the door and says something to me from a distance.

"Tanaka-san, please be careful on who you trust. Bye." said Akari-san.

She then closes the door and finally leaves.

I shouldn't trust Miyuki...? Was that a warning? Why did she say that?

"Koyanagi, what's with the little commotion?" I asked.

"It's a change in seating arrangement. We already brought your seat to its new spot." answered Koyanagi.

Oh, so there's a shuffle, huh?

"Wait, where is Suzuki's seat then?"

"Pretty far from you, late comer." said Koyanagi. "Hers is on the center, first row."

S....She's not my seatmate anymore? W....Wow....

"She was just here a moment ago but told Satsuki-sensei that she and Riko has been excused for the whole day for election purposes, I think." added Koyanagi.

"Is that so? Thanks Koyanagi, I'll go to my seat for a while."

That girl, she's really occupied these days..... Plus, she's far away from me now so.....

Wait, isn't that beneficial for me? She's not going to tease me anymore! I can listen to the lectures properly! My school life shall be peaceful from now on! Hahaha~ Haha.... Ha....Ha.

For an unexplained reason, why am I feeling sad all of a sudden? T...This is weird..... I..It feels like I don't want a random person next to me....

"Ha.... I just hope my seatmate is fun to be with....."

"What are you mumbling about?" asked Miyuki. "I will be your seatmate from now on."

Ah~ Thank God, it is someone I really knew!

"If you're having troubles with your job in the Student Council, I'll be here for you." said Miyuki.

I...Is she lending her help?

"Yes, it will be a big help! Wait, I think unauthorized students are not allowed to do student council work."

"Sakurai-senpai and Akari-san gave me the green light to assist you so do not worry." answered Miyuki.

D...Did God just sent me another angel?!

"Those two will be busier than usual, I guess. They'll be holding meetings with the headmaster regarding the plan for the school trip." said Miyuki. "That must be the reason they allowed me to help you guys. After all, Sakurai-senpai said that he have pending tasks for you."

G...Geez, why did that guy placed me in this situation?! Agh!

"Guess I am in your care, Miyuki."

"You can count on me!" said Miyuki.

"Yo, everyone. Good morning." I greeted.

"Tanaka, you bastard!!!!" shouted Koyanagi who then lands a punch in my face.

His punch sends me on the floor. W...What is this guy's problem?!

"W...What the hell was that...?!"

"Look at what you've done! Look!" shouted Koyanagi as he shows me the screen of his smartphone.

What in tarnation?! T...These are.... NUDE PICTURES!! Why are these posted on Twitter?! P...Plus, the person is..... Akari-san!

"Don't get too shocked, loser. Look who uploaded those!" said Koyanagi.

I thought that the person who uploaded these was a stalker but..... why is the account named after me?! T...This is..... absurd!

"I was not the one who posted these! I don't even know where all of these came from!"

"Stop lying, buddy. You even messaged me last night about someone's nude pics. I was clueless that it would be our Vice President. How dare you." said Koyanagi.

"I know you play pranks but this is going too far, Tanaka." said Tatsumi.

"What a scum. I always thought that you are a decent guy." commented Amatsuka.

Why are they doubting me so much?! Oh, that's right. I just have to show them my main account. I haven't posted anything for days so they should believe me.

Profile...Profile... There! Huh?

I....It really was posted..... using my own account..... How in the world did this happen?!!

"See? You even used your main account. You're a big scum, Tanaka!" shouted Koyanagi.

"I....I'll delete these now! But I swear, my account has been compromised by I don't know who! Please believe me!"

"It spread like wildfire this morning, Tanaka. Many have seen it already, maybe even the Vice President herself." said Tatsumi.

T...This is all.....a dream..... Everyone right now has been whispering something against me. All of my classmates are glaring at me like I am a big piece of trash. W...What.... I don't even know anything about this...

Why won't they believe me?

"W...Where did you get those?" said by someone who entered the room.

T...That voice..... This must be.....

"Akari-san...."

I...I do not deserve any of this.....

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