William 12

Title: A Flash of Coldness

“So, it’s impossible to hold a special election meeting for something like this, especially with the current equal number of First Course and Second Course students.”

“The requirement for a vote to pass is two-thirds of the total student body, so passing this regulation is impossible. Do you understand?”

Suzune’s tone remained calm, without the slightest change.

“I see. I’m truly sorry for troubling the seniors.” Miyuki said calmly, her face showing embarrassment.

*👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻*

Mayumi clapped her hands, easing the awkward atmosphere and drawing everyone’s attention back to her.

“Alright, let me ask again.”

“Miyuki-san, are you willing to join the Student Council?”

“Yes, with pleasure.”

This time, Miyuki didn’t hesitate or resist as before. She stood up and agreed immediately.

Then Mayumi turned her gaze to Kousen.

“As per official procedure, Kousen-kun, are you willing to join the Student Council as Vice President?”

Kousen maintained the same posture as Miyuki, bowing deeply.

“I’ll do my best.”

“Miyuki-san, your position is secretary. The specific duties will be assigned by A-chan.”

Miyuki, who had sat back down, nodded to indicate she understood.

“President, I told you not to call me A-chan in front of juniors!” Azusa puffed out her cheeks like a pufferfish, expressing her dissatisfaction.

“By the way, Watanabe-senpai, wasn’t it you who asked Saegusa-senpai to tell me to bring Tatsuya-kun to the Student Council today?”

Kousen looked at Mari, who had been quietly observing.

“Oh! That’s right.”

Mari recalled what she had said yesterday, but after Mayumi shared her plan, she had an epiphany, so there were some things she needed to confirm.

“Shiba, I remember you said yesterday that you can see magic activation.”

Though Tatsuya was a bit puzzled, those words had indeed come from his own mouth. And according to Kousen, the other party had a similar ability, so he assumed having such a skill wouldn’t be too surprising to others.

“That’s correct.”

Hearing Tatsuya’s firm response, Mari said to Mayumi, “Mayumi, the Disciplinary Committee quota appointed by the Student Council—doesn’t it still have one vacant spot from last year’s graduates?”

“Mari, didn’t I already say there’s still—” Mayumi started, but her tone suddenly paused.

As if she suddenly remembered something, her wine-red eyes gleamed with a strange light. She abruptly stood up, slamming one hand on the table.

Azusa was startled, nearly falling off her chair.

“Great idea! Mari, this truly benefits both sides.”

“Student Council members must come from First Course students—it’s a strict rule, so it can’t be avoided. But the Disciplinary Committee doesn’t have as many restrictions.”

“Kousen, that’s what you had in mind, right?” Mari finished speaking and looked at Kousen with a slight smile.

“Mm, I thought about it at home. Watanabe-senpai doesn’t seem like someone who does unnecessary things.”

“So if you deliberately asked me to bring Shiba, there must be a purpose.”

“The only reason I could think of is this. I’m glad to be on the same wavelength as Watanabe-senpai.”

Kousen scratched his head.

“Excellent! Even thinking the same as Mari.”

“Too bad Mari already has a boyfriend, so you don’t have a chance!”

Though Mayumi smiled as she said this, for some reason, Kousen felt a flash of coldness targeting him.

“Ara! Mayumi, are you jealous?” Mari acted like someone who enjoyed stirring up trouble.

The others watched the drama unfold in silence. Only Tatsuya furrowed his brow, sensing something he didn’t want to hear.

“I don’t know what you’re talking about.”

Mayumi turned her head, pouting and muttering.

“Alright, let’s focus on the important stuff, Senpai. Lunch break is almost over.” Kousen glanced at his watch and urged.

Mayumi turned back, rolling her eyes at Kousen, then continued, “Then, this year’s Student Council appointment quota will go to Tatsuya-kun, Mari.”

Despite all the talk, it didn’t take too long. Tatsuya had just felt a bad premonition, and a second later, it became reality.

“Wait a moment, what about my own wishes? Besides, I have no idea what the Disciplinary Committee does.”

Tatsuya stood up immediately. His main goal for attending Magic High School was to accompany his sister and ensure her safety, so he had no desire to do anything too conspicuous.

And the Disciplinary Committee sounded like a hassle, likely taking up a lot of his personal time.

“As for Student Council work, we haven’t explained the specifics to your sister or Kousen-kun either!”

It was like the saying: someone who rarely speaks, when they critique, always hits hard.

Both her earlier sharp remark to Miyuki and her current comment to Tatsuya were cutting.

“Tatsuya-kun, only Student Council and Disciplinary Committee members are allowed to carry CADs at all times!” Kousen had noticed since yesterday that Tatsuya was highly cautious.

Someone as vigilant as him wouldn’t obediently surrender their CAD to be stored at school, as that would feel like handing their life to someone else.

He assumed the CAD Tatsuya turned in was usually one he didn’t use, while the one he frequently used was likely kept on him at all times.

So he figured Tatsuya would waver at this remark.

As expected, after hearing Kousen’s words, Tatsuya’s resistance softened slightly.

Because Kousen’s comment had hit his weak spot. Hiding his CAD every day was indeed quite troublesome.

Tatsuya thought for a moment, then sighed.

“So, what exactly does the Disciplinary Committee do? What are the specific tasks?”

His first glance was at Kousen.

Kousen looked like he was watching a show.

Shifting to the right.

No one wanted to answer his question.

The last person.