"But, he said he wanted me to wait here for a bit, what did he go to do?" Shesi poured himself a drink, a little puzzled, and started sipping it… Iruma, on the other hand, was talking to Mr. Ali.
"Honestly, Brother Iruma, I just got to come out and see the world, but you're leaving me hanging. It's truly disheartening~"
"Ah… after all, Student Council work is very busy, and the President also had an incident, so… by the way, Mr. Ali, do you have any leads?"
"Ah~ Although I don't really want to say a 'scum girl' line like 'choose work or choose me,' you still need to show some sincerity, don't you?"
"I'm sorry, I shouldn't have left you unattended. Regarding the magic affecting the President, please share your insights. I beg you," Iruma apologized to Mr. Ali with a dogeza.
"Oh my~ Brother Iruma just can't do without me~" Ali was also very pleased with Iruma's attitude.
"In my opinion, the President's magic has already been dispelled. However, even the same magic has different effects on different demons… For example, ice magic works better on demons skilled in fire, and hypnotic magic is harder to take effect on gloomy-natured demons."
...Shesi had already finished a pot of tea. It must be said that the Student Council's special Red Demon Tea was excellent, with a very rich flavor.
Clang, the door was pushed open.
Ameri, wearing her old uniform, walked in. The moment she entered, Shesi was momentarily stunned.
"Ah… don't keep staring at me. This outfit is really so embarrassing!"
Shesi paused, then picked up a cloak from a nearby chair and draped it over Ameri.
"What's wrong? Suddenly wearing your old clothes."
"I felt that if I wore these clothes, perhaps my personality would recover. The way I am now… I'll definitely lose the election, and I'll cause trouble for everyone. So I wanted to do my best… and started with my appearance."
"I see… Ameri, you've already worked very hard." Shesi wanted to comfort her, but Ameri interrupted him right as he was about to speak.
"It's not good at all. I know very well that everyone is working for me, Shesi-kun included. Most of the work has fallen on you, hasn't it? I can only say this to you. I like everyone in the Student Council. They are noble and sincere, dedicating themselves wholeheartedly to me, which makes me very happy. Their loyalty is so admirable, and all their words and actions are so gentle (triggered students: Hmm? Hmm… Hmm~ Hmm? Ah… you're right), but the object of their loyalty is the past me. Everyone is subservient to the past me…"
Shesi was about to speak but was interrupted.
"That's why I'm so scared! I want to make the school better, but I, as I am now, don't have the confidence to do it. I'm so afraid… I'm also afraid of failing. I'm afraid everyone will be criticized because of me. I'm afraid I'll disappoint everyone's expectations, so I just want to escape and not be President. I want to attend classes as an ordinary student, read books and drink tea with you, and live a peaceful life." Ameri's face drew close to She Si's. Even She Si couldn't help but blush at this sight. She Si could feel Ameri's warm breath.
"Shesi, if you're willing to accept me as I am now, then I'll be with you forever!"
Thump, thump. This time, it wasn't the sound of heartbeats in a manga, not heartbeats written in words in a comic, but Shesi's own actual heartbeats. He heard them himself, his own heartbeats. Shesi, with a flushed face, looked at Ameri in front of him. Shesi's large hands cupped Ameri's face. Just as Ameri was about to say something, she was directly and forcefully interrupted by Shesi. As for how forcefully, Shesi began to rub Ameri's face.
"Ah… this is your punishment for seducing me as a demon…"
"Ameri, do you know that in the human world, people call ambition 'dreams'? Although a very small number of people can achieve their ambitions and dreams, the vast majority cannot fulfill their ambitions. They will slowly have their desire for ambition and their pursuit of dreams worn away by various things. But I don't want you to be one of them," Shesi said, looking seriously at Ameri's face.
"You are a demon who always holds confidence and wholeheartedly pursues dreams and ambitions. Do you know why everyone follows you? It's because they saw that kind of you, the you who can overcome any difficulty as long as you can achieve your ambition. You should do what you truly want to do."
Ameri blushed at his words.
"But… but I'm really timid now…"
"It's okay. You strive because you're afraid. Well, you can consider that my motto."
"And also dense, and also…"
"Ameri!"
Ameri was about to say more but was interrupted by Shesi.
"It's alright! Look up, Ameri."
Ameri was startled by Shesi's words and looked up. Shesi smiled, then cupped Ameri's face.
"Although it's impolite to touch your face without your permission, Ameri, you must know that no matter what your appearance or personality becomes, the striving, ambitious you will always be the coolest President Ameri in my eyes, and in everyone's eyes."
Ameri looked at Shesi's face, illuminated by the setting sun, and her mind instantly overheated, as if steam was rising from her head.
"Ah…" Shesi was startled and quickly dodged.
Ameri was amused by She Si's reaction, stood up, and extended the back of her hand towards Shesi.
"Shesi, I will give it my all. Will you support me?"
"It would be my honor, My Princess."
Shesi bowed chivalrously and kissed the back of Ameri's hand… On the day of the decisive battle!
Inside the auditorium hall.
Stomping sounds came.
"Aleph (1) Bet (2) Gimel (3) Dalet (4) He (5) Vav (6) Zayin (7) Het (8) Tet (9) Yuddo! (10)!" The students were shouting the final opening ceremony.
"Alright, everyone! The duel to determine the master of our academy has begun!" The sweet-voiced leader on stage was giving a speech.
"I am your host, Badin Baraki. To whom shall the future of Babirus Demon School be entrusted? After both sides' presentation time ends, we will enter the voting session, limited to three minutes." Badin Baraki explained the rules. Behind him, a giant apparatus, like a scale, placed Ameri and Ronove Romiere on huge trays.
"First up! Ronove Romiere!"
"Hello everyone~ I am Ronove Romiere." Ronove Romiere immediately activated his family ability, [Attention], drawing everyone's gaze to him.
"My proposal is! Entertainment!" After he spoke, there was a huge cheer from the audience.
"Let's transform the academy into a paradise, shall we? 'Boredom' is the most worthless thing. Don't be proud of hard work; instead, embrace enjoyment and join me! Let's create our ideal academy while having fun, shall we?"
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