Inside the conference room.
After bringing Hikigaya and Ichinose here.
Hoshinomiya Chie also hurriedly sat next to Chabashira Sae, while Hikigaya and Ichinose sat on folding chairs in the middle of the conference room as instructed.
Looking at Chairman Sakayanagi and the others opposite them, who had their hands crossed under their chins, their glasses reflecting white light.
Hikigaya was a bit speechless.
Why did everyone like to imitate the commander?
Is it very popular?
"Ichinose, Hikigaya."
Chairman Sakayanagi tapped his finger on the proposal letter on the table and said solemnly:
"This is the proposal letter submitted by the Student Council. First is to increase the reward points for various clubs and the Student Council and expand the scope of use for special points; second is to reduce penalties related to being late."
There were many other reform suggestions.
For example, adding step stools in the library; Shiina Hiyori had mentioned this to him several times.
Hikigaya also kept it in mind.
If there was a chance, adding a few felt like nothing. Others included adding single seats in the cafeteria.
But the main ones were only these two. "Explain in detail."
Chairman Sakayanagi rubbed his brow.
Looking at the stack of joint signatures clipped inside the proposal, his head hurt a bit. Hikigaya didn't consider the costs, but he had to.
He suspected this guy had grown a rebellious bone.
How could he specifically gather students to go against the school?
"Understood."
"I'll be the one to provide the explanation."
Hikigaya took a deep breath and stood up.
No matter what ideas he had, the final decision-making power was in the school's hands; at the very least, he needed a reason that could convince the school.
"Now that the exchange ratio between class points and personal points has doubled, the existing incentive points for clubs can no longer achieve an incentive effect."
"Hmm..."
Quite a few teachers nodded composedly.
After all, personal points had doubled.
Even the worst Class D could live quite well.
Personal point rewards the same as before could no longer mobilize the students' enthusiasm.
"Therefore, as a member of the Student Council, I feel it is necessary to increase the incentive points and the personal point rewards for various clubs as well as the Student Council."
"Let those who are willing to study get more rewards, and let students who lack initiative live in peace."
"When they see their peers leaving them far behind, I believe these people will also be able to feel the importance of studying from the bottom of their hearts."
"This is the Student Council's idea."
Having finished.
Hikigaya gazed solemnly at the few teachers opposite him.
It couldn't be helped.
Although the Student Council had the right to propose.
As long as the opinions were reasonable, the school would pass most of them, fully respecting the students' autonomy.
However.
This change was truly somewhat ridiculous.
Although various rewards and punishments were still there, reducing the lateness penalty—how was that different from an ordinary school?
This was simply treating the school like a sucker.
Chairman Sakayanagi naturally needed time to consider.
Listening to Hikigaya talk eloquently about the benefits of increasing rewards and reducing the severity of punishments.
Chairman Sakayanagi naturally understood these things.
"Alright, you two head back first; the school still needs to consider this matter."
"Understood."
Upon hearing this.
Hikigaya and Ichinose stood up to leave.
Exactly how many of these proposals could be passed, or whether there would be any modifications, Hikigaya wasn't very clear either.
Ultimately, it would depend on the school's choice.
However.
Passing by Hoshinomiya Chie's side, Hikigaya suddenly bent down and gave her a peck on the cheek.
"Muah, then I'll head back first, Hoshinomiya-sensei..."
After the kiss.
Tugging at the wide-eyed Ichinose, Hikigaya hurriedly turned and led her away.
At the moment of leaving.
He intentionally looked back at Chairman Sakayanagi in the main seat.
At this time.
The face of that gentle-looking Chairman Sakayanagi was extremely ugly.
Although the school turned a blind eye, improper relationships between men and women were expressly forbidden.
Not to mention it was a teacher-student relationship.
Kissing Hoshinomiya Chie in person like this was undoubtedly a deliberate provocation toward the school.
"Eeeehh!???"
Hoshinomiya Chie was shocked.
Her small face turned beet red in an instant.
She had been wondering when Hikigaya might want to kiss her, but she never imagined it would be at a time like this, and in front of most of the school's teachers.
Wouldn't this be known by everyone?
Moreover.
The school expressly prohibited improper relationships.
This was undoubtedly a deliberate provocation of the school; wasn't this too immature?
Having some of her bonus deducted wasn't a big deal for her.
If Hikigaya were directly expelled on the grounds of molesting a teacher.
What should be done?
Looking at the silent group and her superior Chairman Sakayanagi, whose face was ugly, Hoshinomiya joked while covering her kissed cheek:
"Hikigaya-kun really is something. Even if he respects an excellent teacher like me, he can't just secretly kiss me. I definitely have to give him a good talking-to when I get back, hehe."
"..."
He's already a high school student.
Can one just kiss a teacher out of respect? Then can they try too?
Though they knew Hoshinomiya was trying to provide a way out, no one around responded, and they all turned to look at Chairman Sakayanagi.
This matter.
Could be made as big or as small as one wanted.
It could be treated as if nothing had happened.
But it could also be used to just expel Hikigaya directly.
Even Instructor Mashima wouldn't try to play any clever tricks at a time like this.
Ultimately.
It still depended on Chairman Sakayanagi's decision.
"Thump, thump, thump..."
At this time.
Chairman Sakayanagi's fingertips tapped on the table, his face extremely ugly.
It was fine for everyone to turn a blind eye, but once it was out in the open, he couldn't ignore it either.
This was undoubtedly a provocation of the school's bottom line.
But.
After a moment of silence.
Chairman Sakayanagi still said solemnly: "Is that so? Hoshinomiya-sensei, even if it's respect, as a teacher, you still need to know how to maintain an appropriate distance from students."
"Yes, I'm sorry..."
"Your bonus for this month is gone."
"Ugh..."
Hoshinomiya wanted to cry but also breathed a sigh of relief.
From Chairman Sakayanagi's tone, this matter was settled just like that, which somewhat surprised Instructor Mashima and the others.
Regardless.
Kissing an instructor in front of all the teachers.
Undoubtedly slapped the school's face.
To prevent others from following suit, a necessary punishment was definitely required, but he actually let Hikigaya off.
It wasn't a huge problem either...
Expelling a student over such a small issue was indeed a bit unreasonable.
Only.
Instructor Mashima and the others still felt a sense of abnormality.
"Additionally."
"Hoshinomiya-sensei, please go and call Hikigaya back for me. The rest of you may also head back."
Chairman Sakayanagi said coldly.
This guy definitely had a rebellious bone.
He actually dared to slap his face in front of so many teachers.
How could he let him off so easily?
"Yes!"
Hoshinomiya Chie was startled; her face turned pale as she hurriedly stood up.
In all her years as a teacher.
This was the first time she had seen Chairman Sakayanagi so angry.
It was too terrifying.
Hoshinomiya Chie couldn't help but pray for Hikigaya in her heart.