After a simple explanation, Kasumigaoka Utaha brought up another topic.
"Additionally, Vice President Kanzaki, there is something you perhaps need to know."
"Please, go ahead." Kanzaki Saku adopted a listening posture.
"Yesterday, shortly after you left the Student Council, President Shinomiya urgently convened the Disciplinary Committee and the Student Council executives for an emergency meeting."
"Oh?" Kanzaki Saku followed her lead and asked, "Is it about the 'Discipline Rectification' that started this morning?"
"Yes." Kasumigaoka Utaha nodded.
"The President emphasized that as a top-tier institution, Shuchiin has recently seen a spreading trend of unseemly atmosphere, particularly conflicts between certain groups and disciplinary violations. This has seriously affected the school's reputation and student safety. It must be resolutely cracked down upon and rectified. From attire and etiquette to club activities, everything will be strictly regulated."
She paused, then added, "Especially those 'unofficial' groups with delinquent natures; they are the key targets for cleanup."
Kanzaki Saku listened quietly, a look of understanding appearing on his face. He certainly understood what Kaguya wanted to do.
Terms like "spreading unseemly atmosphere" and "affecting reputation" were nothing but excuses. Kaguya's true target was Yukinoshita Yukino and her Service Club.
This eldest daughter of the Shinomiya family might have previously enjoyed seeing various factions within the school check and balance each other, even secretly indulging the development of delinquent groups. But the moment she found a certain group...
Or more accurately, the moment Yukinoshita Yukino annoyed Kaguya, she didn't mind using the Student Council's power to suppress and eliminate her under the righteous banner of "rectifying school discipline."
As for the other small delinquent groups being affected? They were just rabbits hit while raking the grass—small fry being cleaned up incidentally.
Kaguya's goal was clear: to clip Yukino's wings, strike at the Service Club's prestige, and ideally make Yukino too busy to fend for herself.
However, this suited him perfectly. The muddier the water, the easier it is to catch fish. If Yukino faced pressure, the Service Club would become even more unstable, and Yuigahama might make more little moves.
And he would be able to more calmly implement his core philosophy of "finding amusement while incidentally engaging in CCB," swimming like a dragon between the various factions.
"I see." Kanzaki Saku sighed softly.
"The President is also thinking of the school. It's just that with things suddenly becoming so strict, everyone might not adapt well. Like Yui and the others, they actually don't have any malicious intent."
Kasumigaoka Utaha glanced at him sideways. "Rules are rules. Whether they adapt or not is their problem. Since President Shinomiya has made up her mind, the Student Council will execute it to the end."
The two walked in silence the rest of the way, arriving in front of the imposing Student Council office.
"Please, come in." From inside the door came Shinomiya Kaguya's clear and melodious voice, devoid of any discernible emotion.
Kasumigaoka Utaha stepped forward first and knocked three times on the heavy, carved wooden door.
Utaha pushed the door open, stepped aside, and made a "please" gesture to Kanzaki Saku.
Gentlemen first, after all! Kasumigaoka Utaha still possessed the demeanor of a perfect lady.
At this moment, the office wasn't like yesterday, with only Kaguya present.
In the guest area near the window sat two young girls.
One had a blonde side-ponytail with slightly curled tips. She was looking down, quickly flipping through documents, her expression focused and capable—that was the Student Council Accountant, Hayasaka Ai.
The other had shoulder-length pink hair with a cute ribbon hairpin pinned to her bangs. She was resting her chin on her hand, boredly spinning a fountain pen with her fingertips, her eyes drifting toward the door from time to time, filled with obvious curiosity—that was the Student Council Secretary, Fujiwara Chika.
Kasumigaoka Utaha was very tactful; she walked quietly to a spot slightly to the side and front of the desk and stood there.
"Vice President Kanzaki, you're here." Shinomiya Kaguya put down the document in her hand and met Kanzaki Saku's gaze.
She immediately rose from her large chair, walked quickly to Kanzaki Saku, and enthusiastically began introducing everyone.
"Just in time. I'll take this opportunity to introduce you to the main members of the current Student Council. You should already know Committee Chair Kasumigaoka, so I won't introduce her further."
As she spoke, her gaze swept over the black-haired girl standing quietly to the side. Kasumigaoka Utaha nodded slightly, considering it a greeting.
Kaguya's gaze turned to the guest area.
"This is the Student Council Accountant, Hayasaka Ai. She is also the Head Maid responsible for taking care of my life."
The girl with the blonde side-ponytail looked up at the sound and closed the folder in her hands.
Hayasaka Ai was not wearing a school uniform. Instead, she wore a set of well-tailored, dark maid robes made of exquisite fabric. Her white apron was spotless, and the length of her skirt was rigorous and conservative.
Her face wore a smile that was completely different from Kasumigaoka Utaha's cold hardness; it was as warm as the spring sun. On the small trolley by her hand sat a set of exquisite tea sets and several plates of snacks that looked delicious.
"Nice to meet you for the first time, Vice President Kanzaki. I am Hayasaka Ai. I currently serve as the Student Council Accountant, while also being responsible for the President's daily life and some miscellaneous chores."
Hayasaka Ai's voice was soft and pleasing to the ear, carrying a reassuring feeling. She stood up, crossed her hands in front of her, bowed slightly, and performed a standard and impeccable maid's curtsy.
"Lady Kaguya can sometimes be too focused on work and neglect rest, so I ask the Vice President to please remind her and look after her more in the future." As she said this, her gaze turned gently toward Kaguya, containing a hint of a mother's worry.
Kanzaki Saku raised an eyebrow internally. It seemed the [Reversed] version of Hayasaka Ai had changed from an all-capable, cool hidden guard (and straight-man retort character) into an open and above-board, gentle mother-type Head Maid?
She felt like the kind of existence who would help Kaguya push forward without a single complaint.
Kaguya seemed accustomed to Hayasaka Ai's superfluous addition. She simply pursed her lips before turning her gaze to the last person.
"This is the Student Council Secretary, Fujiwara Chika."
The girl with pink short hair stopped spinning her pen immediately upon hearing her name. She placed her hands obediently in front of her, tilted her head slightly, and blinked her big eyes at Kanzaki Saku.
"Hello there, Vice President Kanzaki! I am Fujiwara Chika. Please treat me well!"
Her voice was crisp and lively, carrying an innocent sense of joy.
But Kanzaki Saku thought with his ass, knowing that the 'Cancer of the Earth' after the [Reversal] couldn't be as simple as she appeared on the surface.
"I've always been wondering, what kind of outstanding talent could be so highly regarded by President Kaguya that he was directly appointed as Vice President!" Fujiwara Chika clasped her hands together, her smile sweet enough to be cloying.
"Seeing you in person today, it's just as I imagined—a very, very outstanding and... hmm, good-looking male!"
Her words were direct, and since they were spoken in that innocent tone, it was hard for a moment to tell if it was a sincere compliment or if she was being sarcastic.
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