The silver-haired Vice President paused slightly upon seeing Meari and the others.
However, she soon took another step, walked towards Meari and the others, then brushed past them and continued walking towards the Student Council without stopping.
Hanatemari couldn't help but turn her head to look back at the other person's back.
The other person was the Student Council Vice President, but why did she feel a sense of familiarity about her?
"Hanatemari, what's wrong?" Meari had been thinking about where Ayanokoji would go since just now and hadn't paid much attention to the other person. Seeing Hanatemari suddenly stop, she looked up with a puzzled expression.
"It's nothing!" Hanatemari shook her head, smiled nonchalantly, and quickly said, "It's getting late, let's go back quickly! Our gamble isn't finished yet, and I don't know how Senpai Togakushi will handle it."
"Oh, right, that too! I almost forgot!"
Meari suddenly realized, and now she was the one in a hurry to go back.
Hearing the chattering voices behind her gradually fade away, Ririka stopped at the Student Council entrance and let out a long breath.
She had been very nervous just now; if she hadn't been wearing a mask, her flustered expression would have been directly revealed.
When she bumped into Meari and the others, she almost thought her identity had been discovered, thankfully...
She was about to see the Student Council President, and she couldn't show a flustered look in front of her.
Ririka composed herself and pushed open the Student Council door.
...
Ayanokouji Kiyohira kicked open the door to Mibuomi Aoi's office.
His luck was pretty good; Mibuomi Aoi was sitting behind his desk, operating something on a laptop.
"Yo, Ayanokoji, you're here." He looked up, completely unfazed by Ayanokoji's rude way of opening the door, and greeted him with a smile.
Ayanokouji Kiyohira turned to lock the door and sat down at his table.
"Mibuomi Aoi, you did it, didn't you?" Ayanokouji Kiyohira asked directly.
"...Yes, I did it." Mibuomi Aoi understood what Ayanokoji was asking, nodded with a smile, and admitted it frankly.
"I was the one who had Miharu Taki Sakura challenge Momobami Kirari."
"You admit it quite decisively." Ayanokouji Kiyohira clenched his fist and said coldly, "Tell me, why? Depending on your answer, I'll consider whether or not to punch you."
"I thought you would punch me in the face without a word."
"I need a reason to act."
At this moment, Ayanokoji could still remain calm, which made Mibuomi Aoi look at Ayanokoji in a new light.
He explained with a gentle smile, "Actually, I was also preparing for tomorrow's uprising.
Aside from Momobami Kirari, all other Student Council members have fairly detailed investigative data, but Momobami Kirari hasn't been challenged in too long, and no one knows what kind of gambling she's currently good at.
In order to provide you with information, I had Miharu Taki Sakura act as the pathfinder."
As he spoke, Mibuomi Aoi clicked print on his computer, and soon, a document slid out of the printer next to him.
Mibuomi Aoi handed the document to Ayanokouji Kiyohira, smiling, "This is the record of Miharu Taki Sakura's match with Momobami Kirari. Take a look; perhaps you can find something valuable in it?"
Ayanokouji Kiyohira picked up the document. The still-warm paper clearly indicated the stakes of both parties.
Miharu Taki Sakura's stake was her identity as a Student Council member and the Beautification Committee Chairperson, while Momobami Kirari's stake was her position as Student Council President.
These two stakes did not match, but Momobami Kirari still agreed to participate in the gamble.
Ayanokouji Kiyohira only read up to this point, not bothering to look at the gambling process that followed, then tossed the document back onto Mibuomi Aoi's desk.
"How did you get this record? Did Miharu Taki Sakura give it to you?" Ayanokoji asked.
Mibuomi Aoi smiled and shook his head: "Not at all. Even if I got her record, I would only get her subjective evaluation. I went through so much trouble to make this match happen; getting only her subjective assessment would certainly not be enough. I asked the Dealer, Runa, for help."
Ayanokoji raised an eyebrow slightly: "Runa? Didn't she say she's a fair and strict Dealer who wouldn't turn a blind eye to any cheating?"
"Indeed, she maintains fairness, but that doesn't mean she won't verbally record the entire gamble for others. I paid a great price to get her to agree to record it for me. Of course, this price is insignificant compared to what I'm going to gain."
"Why Miharu Taki Sakura?" Ayanokoji stared at him, continuing to inquire.
Mibuomi Aoi spread his hands and laughed, "After the uprising, Miharu Taki Sakura's identity as a Student Council member will be useless to us. If I win, her position as Beautification Committee Chairperson will be revoked by me.
And if I lose, Miharu Taki Sakura, as my official fiancée, won't be able to escape responsibility, and her position will certainly not be secure either.
Since her identity will definitely not be retained, it might as well create some value for us now."
Creating value... Mibuomi Aoi said that quite righteously.
Ayanokoji sneered, "Since Miharu Taki Sakura's identity is worthless, then your identity as Student Council Accountant is equally worthless, isn't it? Why don't you gamble with the Student Council President for me?"
This question silenced Mibuomi Aoi, who finally said after a while, "...My identity as a Student Council member still has value. At least for these two days, I cannot lose this identity."
Mibuomi Aoi was silent for a moment, then looked up with a sincere expression and said, "Ayanokoji, I'm doing this for your own good."
"Miharu Taki Sakura is a strong-willed and very responsible girl. If she continues to serve as the Beautification Committee Chairperson, she definitely won't have much time to spend with you. Even if she goes on a date with you, she will prioritize Student Council matters.
But now, she's free from the Student Council's constraints, and her status is the same as yours. She'll be able to spend more time with you, which is also a good thing for you."
Mibuomi Aoi was persuasive, like a skilled salesperson, never mentioning the drawbacks and able to turn bad things into good things.
Unfortunately, Ayanokouji Kiyohira didn't fall for his act and sneered, "It's a wonder you can say such things. If I wanted her to leave the Student Council, I would persuade her to resign voluntarily, not use this 'expelled' method."
"That was my fault for not asking for your opinion."
Mibuomi Aoi showed a look of apology: "After we defeat Momobami Kirari and I become Student Council President, if you wish, I can bring her back into the Student Council. As long as I'm Student Council President, it's a minor issue."
"Becoming Student Council President… your ambition truly hasn't changed from beginning to end." Ayanokouji Kiyohira mocked him, then stood up to leave.
Mibuomi Aoi was slightly stunned: "Ayanokoji, aren't you going to hit me? I know what I did was too much, and I don't mind if you punch me a few times if you want to."
Mibuomi Aoi was truly prepared to be hit.
Ayanokoji glanced at him: "I'll save that beating for later. Hitting you now is useless. I will personally slap you in the face in front of Miharu Taki Sakura."
Mibuomi Aoi was stunned for a moment, then let out a bitter laugh: "Then I look forward to it."
"Don't worry, it won't be long, three days at most."
Ayanokouji Kiyohira reached the door and unlocked it.
"Aren't you taking the data? After all, it's the result of Miharu Taki Sakura's failure."
"No need, I don't need this." Ayanokouji Kiyohira slammed the door shut with a loud bang.
"What a pity…" Although he spoke of pity, Mibuomi Aoi had a smile on his face.
Tomorrow will be the time of the "uprising."
All preparations are complete.
Momobami Kirari, your time in that position is over.
I, whom you have always looked down upon, will overthrow your rule this time.
The new Student Council President will be me, Mibuomi Aoi.
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