NOVEL NEXT Chapter 40.1
Stage 2-9. Happiness Is Fleeting
“Now that we’ve decided on Ouga-kun joining the student council, let’s quickly go over the general duties.”
Just as Reina began speaking, a metallic clanging echoed, cutting her off.
“…I was going to say that, but unfortunately, the warning bell has rung.”
“I don’t mind starting now, though?”
“Classes may be boring for you, Ouga-kun, but as a student, you should attend them properly.”
“You let it slide last time, though.”
“We can’t have a student council member breaking school rules and losing face.”
Ugh…! Already a downside to joining the student council…
But I had just said I would join. It’d be too uncool to go back on my word now.
It goes against my principles as a villain to diminish my dignity.
Besides, I needed to earn some favor points to win Reina over.
“Fine. In that case, I want some of Reina’s tea. It was really delicious.”
“………”
For some reason, Reina stared at me with a blank expression.
…Ah, I see.
“I’ll prepare some sweets, so let me know if you have any requests.”
“…Hehe, then I’ll ask for something especially tasty, okay?”
“Sure. Having your tea alone makes things more enjoyable.”
“…Ouga-kun, you say the nicest things.”
“I’m just stating the obvious.”
Reina’s smile held a kindness I hadn’t seen before.
“Hmph. You two seem to be getting along pretty well.”
“O-Ouga! No cheating! You need to tell us first…!”
“Oh dear. It looks like I’m about to get scolded by both of them, so let’s end the small talk here.”
“Seems that way. Well then, see you after school.”
“Yes. Let’s meet in the student council room.”
With that, we parted and headed to our respective classrooms.
“Still, that was a sudden development. I can’t believe Ouga joined the student council.”
“Yeah! He said he didn’t want to before! I was so shocked.”
Mashiro puffed up her cheeks in a pout.
It seemed she didn’t like that I hadn’t told her.
But I couldn’t help it. I was appointed while I was sleeping!
“Sorry. I have my reasons for this.”
“Hmm… You’re not planning to make the student council president your new fiancée, are you?”
…That’s strange? The weather’s been warming up lately, but why do I feel a sudden chill?
A bead of cold sweat ran down my back.
M-Mashiro-san? Is your magic leaking?
“You seemed awfully close just now… Looks like we’ll have to keep an eye on this. Right, Karen-san?”
“Y-Yeah. You need to make lots of memories with us first, or we’ll be in trouble.”
“Right! First, we need to make Ouga-kun fall head over heels for us!”
“Good idea. Let’s celebrate his appointment as vice president.”
“Then we have to go all out! Alice, would you help too?”
“Of course. I’d be happy to help.”