[145] Hehe, you wouldn't want to see little Kei being bullied, would you?

Chapter 145: Hehe, you wouldn't want to see little Kei being bullied, would you?

"So what if it's a mixed student? A mixed can have a student council president too."

Shunsuke felt a little irritated by Shirogane's dejected words. So what if it's a mixed? Compared to those second-generation students who only rely on the grace of their parents, you're far stronger. Show some spirit!

But clearly, that spirit isn't something that can be easily mustered. Right now, Shirogane's position at Shuchiin Academy is just one step away from becoming a target for bullying.

He's doing worse than even the teachers in class, too afraid to even eat a bread roll in the classroom. How could he have the energy for anything else?

From this perspective, the squinty-eyed president who pulled him into the student council may not have had the best intentions, but he still owes her a debt of gratitude.

Hearing Shunsuke's words, if he weren't currently a waiter, Shirogane felt like he would've rolled his eyes on the spot: "This guest, there have only been two or three people who've become student council president with a mixed background in all of Shuchiin Academy's long history, and they were all overthrown in less than a year."

"Since you know this, Shirogane-kun, it means you're interested in the position of student council president, right?"

"...I'm not interested. This is something the pure-school students mocked us with when they were trying to put us down."

Shunsuke paused for a moment before quickly changing his approach: "Well, if they're trying to put you down, it means you have the ability and potential. Don't you want to actually become the student council president or at least get the top grade to slap them in the face? I remember the top student in your grade is the eldest daughter of the Shinomiya family, Shinomiya Kaguya, right? Don't you want to surpass her and prove yourself?"

Shirogane expressed that he truly wasn't interested.

The reason he chose Shuuchin Academy instead of attending Sobu High with his friend Uesugi Fuutarou was to get more subsidies.

While Uesugi Fuutarou's family may be poor, at least they didn't have massive debts, but his own family was drowning in them.

How could he, someone who just wanted to pay off the debts as soon as possible, be expected to have lofty dreams? Wasn't that a bit unreasonable?

This is the reality of modern youth—they have no motivation unless they are pushed hard.

"Tsk."

Shunsuke was frustrated. This lazy person was being so difficult. How come today's youth were all so selfish? Get up, stop being lazy!

In the original story, because Akasaka-sensei had given up on herself later in the work, Shirogane Miyuki, who had been full of lofty ideals at the beginning, turned into a fried noodle guy midway through, with a series of dumb decisions that were hard to watch.

Shunsuke didn't have high expectations for him. But the part in the work where Shirogane took over the student council by overthrowing the previous council in his first year—though it was briefly mentioned—still piqued his interest.

This storyline had high freedom without Akasaka's influence, and Shunsuke was curious to see how Shirogane would handle it.

Simply put, it was for entertainment, to experience the intellectual battles between students, not the brute-force student fights next door. It's the modern world—don't you think it's kind of lame for a political figure who could compete for prime minister to run a gym?

That white gym should shut down as soon as possible. He should spend more time learning from people like Alan, who discover talent.

But since Shirogane wasn't cooperating, Shunsuke had to use the tactics employed by people who lived a bit better.

Noticing the increasingly impatient look on Shirogane's face, Shunsuke shook his head and said with a dismissive tone, "I didn't expect Kei's older brother to be like this. Shirogane-kun, if you don't make yourself a bit more outstanding, aren't you afraid Kei will be looked down upon at the middle school?"

"Shirogane-kun, you wouldn't want Kei to be bullied at the middle school, would you?"

"You! How do you know Kei?"

Shirogane clenched his fists. Kei was the most important person to him right now.

Shunsuke mysteriously wagged his finger. "That's something you don't need to worry about. All you need to know is that Kei is able to study peacefully at Shuuchin Academy without being bullied because my friends are looking out for her. But this protection won't last forever. In the end, people have to rely on themselves."

Shunsuke's words were true, but with his tone, they took on a more suggestive meaning.

Sitting nearby, Eriri wore a look of disgust.

So this "friend" you're talking about is Moeha? How come I never knew that she became friends with Kei because of you? Kei is quite popular at school, you know!

"You... what exactly do you want me to do?" Shirogane restrained the impulse to grab Shunsuke by the collar, his voice filled with despair. "I won't let anything happen to Kei. I'll do anything for her."

No surprise, the Japanese sure know how to handle things when their lives are going well.

"Hehe, anything, huh? That's not something you can just say easily," Shunsuke let out an unsettling laugh. "Alright, then I order you to get first place in the next exam, and next year, become the student council president of Shuuchin Academy."

"…Huh?" X 3

Not just Shirogane, but also Eriri and Yui were dumbfounded.

"Alright, if you don't want Kei to be bullied, you'd better work hard. You have to get first place in the next exam."

Shunsuke patted the stunned Shirogane's shoulder, then handed over the pre-filled menu.

"If it's you, I'm sure you can become the first student council president at Shuuchin Academy to actually finish their term, bringing new energy and change to that decaying school."

"Are you...?"

Shirogane seemed to have thought of something, his body trembling with excitement. In his shock, he asked, a mix of confusion and realization in his voice.

Though Shunsuke didn't know exactly what delusional thing Shirogane had come up with, he still smiled slightly, his expression encouraging. Yes, even though I don't know what you're thinking, you're not wrong.

"Alright."

Shirogane's eyes suddenly became much more determined. He clenched his fist, giving himself a pep talk, then bowed deeply to Shunsuke. "Thank you for your guidance!"

"Go ahead. This is something you've earned through your own efforts."

Shunsuke smiled kindly.

Shirogane walked away with determined steps.

"Hey, Shun-kun, what were you guys talking about just now?" Watching Shirogane leave, Yui covered her mouth with her hand and asked quietly, "Shun-kun, do you have some special identity? Are you actually the current student council president of Shuuchin Academy?"

Shunsuke looked at Yui with a surprised expression. "Girl, how do you come up with such wild ideas?"

Yui's eyes lit up. "Did I guess it right?"

"No, how could a student from Sobu High be the student council president of Shuuchin Academy? Maybe the one from Hyakkaou Academy would be more plausible."

"Eh, then who was Shirogane-kun just now...?"

"How would I know?"

"?"

Shunsuke shrugged. "How would I know what he suddenly thought of? But there's an old saying in Japan, right? At times like this, 'just smile and it's fine.'"

Eriri shot back with a ponytail flick. "That's not an old saying!"

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