This blond-haired guy seemed to be a member of the Student Council as well, but unlike the aura Horikita Manabu possessed, this one's was quite frivolous, giving him the look of a playboy.
"Nagumo, what are you doing here?"
Noticing the blond-haired guy, Horikita Manabu couldn't help but frown, his expression looking quite displeased.
"I'm a member of the Student Council too. Even if it's not a work day, there's no reason I can't come to the Student Council office, is there?"
Second-year, Nagumo Miyabi, the Student Council's Vice President.
After hearing Horikita Manabu's name for the blond guy, Shikime Natsu instantly recalled the information he had on him. Of course, this came from Katsuragi Kouhei, and it was only this small piece of information.
"Are these two new students here for an interview? President, how did it go, did they pass?"
Nagumo Miyabi's gaze swept casually over Shikime Natsu and Horikita Suzune, then suddenly shifted back and forth between Horikita Suzune and Horikita Manabu before letting out a soft chuckle.
"They are not new students here for an interview."
Horikita Manabu spoke very coldly.
"Eh, is that so? Was it because you were too strict, President, and eliminated all the previous new students, resulting in not a single one joining our Student Council this year?"
Nagumo Miyabi wore a somewhat exaggerated expression as he spoke very casually, shifting the blame to Horikita Manabu in a single sentence.
"Nagumo, how can you speak like that?"
Tachibana Akane, at the side, couldn't hold back and shot Nagumo Miyabi a look of clear dissatisfaction.
"My apologies, I was rude."
Nagumo Miyabi smiled and nodded, looking as if he didn't care at all.
Shikime Natsu watched the scene unfold with a slight nod. He hadn't expected this Student Council to be even more complicated than he had imagined. Katsuragi Kouhei hadn't told him about this kind of situation in the Student Council.
This secretary named Tachibana Akane must be on Horikita Manabu's side.
"So... what were you all talking about, Mr. President? Were you helping these cute juniors with their questions? If it's alright, I'll just sit and listen. That shouldn't be a problem, right?"
Nagumo Miyabi had returned here purely by chance, but... after noticing Horikita Suzune, he felt that this junior girl had some similarities to Horikita Manabu, which sparked the idea of staying.
"The question-and-answer session is over. You two can go back now."
Horikita Manabu directly issued an order to leave. With Nagumo Miyabi here, he didn't want to talk much longer. Of course, the most crucial point was that he didn't want Nagumo Miyabi to interact with Horikita Suzune.
"But the President still hasn't answered my question. Among the first-years, who do you think is qualified to join this student council?"
Hearing this, Shikime Natsu didn't get up immediately, instead sitting quite firmly.
"Oh? So that was the question. I'd like to hear the President's opinion as well."
Nagumo Miyabi showed a very interested expression.
Horikita Suzune, at the side, was also listening intently. She wanted to know if, in her brother's eyes, she was qualified to join the Student Council.
This thought also made Horikita Suzune subconsciously ignore Horikita Manabu's current state—he didn't want to talk any further, not with Nagumo Miyabi around.
If Horikita Suzune's observation skills were a little better, no, if she could just read the room a little, then... she would have directly pulled Shikime Natsu away.
Unfortunately, the current Horikita Suzune's observational skills were still limited to herself.
Horikita Manabu looked at Horikita Suzune, a flash of disappointment in his eyes. As expected, she hadn't grown at all. If she just kept chasing after his shadow, she would never be able to grow in any way.
For so many years, he hadn't been able to help Horikita Suzune change her thinking. No, it was precisely because it was him that he couldn't help Horikita Suzune improve. Horikita Suzune's admiration for him could be said to have harmed her.
Now that Horikita Suzune had been assigned to Class D, was there anyone who could help her grow?
At the very least... Horikita Manabu didn't think anyone in Class D could help Horikita Suzune grow.
As his thoughts wandered, Horikita Manabu's gaze fell on Shikime Natsu. He had looked into Shikime Natsu's case and knew that Shikime Natsu had obtained information about this school within a short time of starting.
In terms of insight and decisiveness, Horikita Manabu felt he was inferior.
In fact, when Horikita Manabu had initially rejected the others, Shikime Natsu was a factor. His ideal candidate was Shikime Natsu, but in their brief exchange just now... he was a bit worried that Shikime Natsu might become the next Nagumo Miyabi.
Especially after he had ordered them to leave, Shikime Natsu was clearly aware of the situation, but he chose to ignore it, looking like the type who enjoys watching a commotion.
"President..."
Tachibana Akane looked at Horikita Manabu with some concern. The current situation felt very wrong.
"If you are willing to join the Student Council, I can give you the position of Secretary. Among all the first-years, only you meet the standard."
Horikita Manabu adjusted his glasses and stated his thoughts. Since Shikime Natsu wanted to watch the show, then... he might as well pull Shikime Natsu in. Even if this guy wouldn't be on his side, he definitely wouldn't be on Nagumo Miyabi's side either.
Previously, Horikita Manabu had determined that neither Katsuragi Kouhei nor Ichinose Honami had the ability to deal with Nagumo Miyabi.
Among the entire first year, the only one likely capable of dealing with Nagumo Miyabi was Shikime Natsu. Whether it was Katsuragi Kouhei, Ichinose Honami, or even Sakayanagi Arisu, they all had their weaknesses and were unable to handle Nagumo Miyabi.
Only Shikime Natsu had stats that looked quite balanced, and he seemed to be the relatively benevolent type.
Hearing Horikita Manabu's words, Horikita Suzune couldn't help but tremble inwardly. She still wasn't acknowledged? Even after she chased him all the way to this school, in her brother's eyes, she still hadn't made any progress?
No recognition at all...
Shikime Natsu noticed the somewhat broken girl beside him. Her mood seemed quite heavy.
"There are two people here, but only one received the President's recognition?"
Nagumo Miyabi's gaze fell on Horikita Suzune. Although he didn't know who this person was, she looked so much like the president, she must be his sister, right?
To be so strict even with his own sister? The president really is something else.
"She is not yet qualified."
To this, Horikita Manabu simply gave a faint reply, once again shattering the girl's somewhat broken heart. Horikita Suzune couldn't help but clench her fists, feeling so bitter.
"Is that so? That's quite a pity. Does this junior intend to join us?"
Nagumo Miyabi's gaze no longer fell on Horikita Suzune, but turned to Shikime Natsu.
"Although I haven't joined the Student Council yet, I have the right to ask some basic questions about it, don't I?"
Shikime Natsu spoke, not agreeing immediately. As for being rejected after asking too many questions, Shikime Natsu had considered it, but the cooldown on his 'Mind Interference' was already over, so using it a little would be enough.
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