8: You Gained Their Favor
Suzumiya Chisato became alert as the simulation restarted, and the next choice appeared quickly.
He couldn't help but consider the meaning behind each option, putting himself into the simulation world's environment and using his smart brain to think.
If he mocked Tomoya Aki, it would likely anger him.
Although he didn't care about Aki Tomoya's feelings, he was concerned about any negative rumors spreading due to his new position as student council president.
That might cause minor troubles.
He didn't mind the trouble itself, but if Tomoya Aki held a grudge and became wary, it could hinder his progress with Kasumigaoka Utaha, making it all for nothing.
Choosing the second option to formally refuse would avoid such issues by sticking to the rules.
If it weren't for the intriguing description in the third option, Suzumiya Chisato would have likely chosen the second one.
Without another chance to redo it, it would be wise to play it safe.
But now...
Considering that giving Tomoya Aki a break might not cause any harm, Suzumiya Chisato decided to trust the simulation's suggestion.
Given the previous developments, he felt choosing the third option would likely lead to more interesting outcomes.
[Looking at Tomoya Aki bowing in front of you, a smile appeared on your face.]
[You kindly lifted his shoulders and explained]
"The reason for reducing your part-time work isn't my personal choice but a matter of school regulations. It concerns students' health."
"The same goes for the club matter. However, since you've come here so sincerely, I believe you have strong feelings for the club you founded."
"So, I'll extend the deadline for finding new members from one week to one month."
After all, many formal clubs don't have a decent club room yet."
"As student council president, I can't be too biased. This is the biggest concession I can make within my capacity."
[Tomoya Aki was overjoyed. He grabbed your hands and thanked you excitedly.]
[He had been warned by Kasumigaoka Utaha before coming that even if he begged you, it won't work.]
[He had prepared himself for rejection, so he was surprised that you actually made a concession.]
[He thought Kasumigaoka Utaha misunderstood you and that you weren't the harsh and unfeeling person she thought you were, but rather a reasonable and kind individual.]
Ah, really…
Did he understand it to this extent?
It's surprising how Tomoya Aki, after just one meeting, could come to such a conclusion.
This way of thinking strangely reminded Suzumiya Chisato of certain adult-themed dramas where the main character remains blissfully unaware of being deceived by their boss or friends.
It's hard to know how to evaluate this.
[Tomoya Aki left with gratitude in his heart.]
[After he left, you showed a meaningful smile.]
[You already knew from your sources about Tomoya Aki's character and social circle.]
[You understood that, given the extra time, he might indeed find enough members to save his club from dissolution.]
[Since you had intentions towards Kasumigaoka Utaha, you wouldn't allow this situation to happen.]
[What you said earlier wasn't out of kindness but was part of a calculated plan.]
[Half a month later, Tomoya Aki happily brought the membership applications for the new four members to the student council room and handed them to you.]
[You recorded the information calmly and congratulated him.]
[Additionally, you expressed your admiration and support for his game development dream and decided to allocate an extra 50% of the club funds to help reduce his part-time job pressure and support his dream.]
[Tomoya Aki's eyes were misty with emotion. If you hadn't quickly caught his arm, he might have bowed down in gratitude.]
[A month passed quickly, but serious problems began to arise in Tomoya Aki's club.]
[The four new members became dissatisfied with his style and plans after some time.]
[They felt that dating simulators were no longer popular and wanted to switch to making a mystery game.]
[Tomoya Aki disagreed, so the new members tried to hold a vote to decide the direction of the club's game development.]
[However, each time it ended in a tie, with four votes for and four votes against, making it impossible to reach a consensus.]
[Having two opposing voices within the club created even more chaos in an already struggling fan game club.]
[Every day was filled with arguments and disputes.]
[The slow progress of the game development faced these issues, leaving both Tomoya Aki and Kasumigaoka Utaha exhausted.]
[You were fully aware of everything, as the four new members had been instructed by you to join the fan game club and create these problems.]
[*You understood a key principle: people who have nothing fear nothing, but once they have something, they become afraid of losing it.]
[You had already planned everything in your mind. You wouldn't let Tomoya Aki's club disband, but you wouldn't make it easy for him either.]
[As expected, Tomoya Aki couldn't expel the new members, as doing so would risk disbanding his club and losing the funds he enjoyed.]
[You decided it was time to take action.]
[One day, while inspecting various clubs in the school, you naturally arrived at the fan game club's door.]
[Hearing the arguments inside, you wiped the smile from your face and politely knocked on the door.]
[The arguing stopped. You opened the door and walked in.]
[Ignoring Kasumigaoka Utaha's complex gaze, you pretended to understand the situation and, after failing to mediate, decided to join the fan game club.]
[Standing next to Tomoya Aki, you addressed the four new members, who were actually your subordinates pretending not to know you.]
[You said you supported Tomoya Aki's game plan and that the vote was now five to four, so there should be no objections.]
[The four members, performing well, first showed their dissatisfaction but then sighed and reluctantly accepted the decision.]
[Tomoya Aki's eyes were once again misty.]
[You gained the absolute trust and favor of all the old members of the fan game club, except for Kasumigaoka Utaha.]