Yotsuya Miko suddenly had a flash of inspiration.
Controlling her voice, she leaned close to Yurikawa Hana's ear and whispered:
"The reason I went alone was to discuss paranormal stories with Lin-san."
Well, she wasn't exactly lying.
She had indeed discussed evil spirits.
She just hadn't mentioned the other things they discussed.
"Huh!!!"
After Yurikawa Hana heard Yotsuya Miko's words, her expression instantly changed, and a hint of panic appeared in her eyes.
She felt a chill run down her spine.
Clasping her hands around herself, she couldn't help but complain:
"Why are you two discussing this kind of thing?"
Regarding Yotsuya Miko's explanation, she no longer seemed to doubt it.
After all, yesterday when Lin approached them, the identity he had fabricated for himself was that of a paranormal story enthusiast.
Yotsuya Miko's lips curved slightly, and she said with a small smile: "I knew you were scared, that's why I didn't want to tell you."
"Who told you to insist on asking?"
As she spoke, she showed a 'what can I do' expression.
"Ugh (;￣д￣)"
Yurikawa Hana pouted slightly at her words, feeling a bit helpless.
How was she to know that Yotsuya Miko had gone to see Lin to discuss the very paranormal topic she feared?
Curiosity killed the cat, indeed.
"Wait!"
Yurikawa Hana's mind suddenly stirred. She stared directly at Yotsuya Miko, a hint of suspicion appearing in her eyes:
"Miko, you're not trying to deliberately scare me like this to hide the real reason you went to see Lin-san, are you?"
"(ー.ー;)!"
Yotsuya Miko's heart clenched.
Fortunately, having been trained multiple times by those evil spirits, she didn't show her momentary guilt.
She glanced at Yurikawa Hana, and said in a calm tone:
"If you don't believe me, then fine."
As she spoke, she turned her head away, deliberately avoiding Yurikawa Hana's gaze.
"Alright, alright, I believe you, I believe you, isn't that enough?"
Seeing that Yotsuya Miko seemed a little angry, Yurikawa Hana quickly grabbed her hand and shook it, acting playfully.
Yotsuya Miko's lips curved upward slightly.
Unfortunately, Yurikawa Hana didn't see it.
...
Wisps of invisible breeze gently stirred the treetops.
The sun seemed to have unconsciously moved to the western sky.
Transforming into a grand painter, it used sunlight as pigment, gradually adding color to the white clouds.
Lin, who had finished packing his things, glanced at the back of the student in front, temporarily abandoning the idea of greeting her.
After bidding farewell to Miura Yumiko and the others, Lin grabbed his backpack and left the classroom again, heading for the Student Council Office.
So far, he was the only one in the Student Council office.
The United Academy's Student Council system differed from most schools.
It was centered around the Student Council President, with a two-year rotation system.
After two years, incumbent Student Council members automatically retired.
Including those who had been in the Student Council for less than two years.
The new Student Council President was served by the top-ranked student of the current incoming class.
Lin was this year's top-ranked student.
If one didn't want the position, they could choose to refuse.
And as Student Council President, he possessed great autonomy and could choose his own Student Council members.
So he chose three people.
Shinomiya Kaguya, to serve as Vice President;
Manabe Nodoka, to serve as Accountant;
Fujiwara Chika, to serve as Secretary.
Today was their first day officially joining the Student Council.
Lin completed the registration, took the keys, came to the Student Council office, and placed his backpack on the sofa used for resting.
He began to wait for the others to arrive.
Time slowly passed.
About five minutes later, a knock sounded, and the door opened.
Three girls arrived.
One had long black hair flowing over her shoulders, her hair smooth and lustrous.
Beneath her parted bangs were a pair of red eyes, her gaze serene.
Her face was devoid of expression.
Her temperament was aloof and outstanding, subtly giving off a sense of coldness.
Her features were extremely delicate, her skin fair and smooth, and her figure slender.
As if to match her background, even at a young age, she already possessed a rather modest figure.
The second had long, cherry-pink hair.
With layered bangs and a few strands of hair falling over her shoulders.
She wore a black bow hair ornament.
Her skin was fair with a hint of red, her delicate face had well-defined features, and she possessed a pair of bright, sapphire-blue eyes.
Compared to the previous girl, her face had a bit of baby fat, making her appear somewhat cuter.
Coupled with a cheerful smile that contrasted with the former, her first impression easily fostered a sense of approachability.
Moreover, in contrast to the former, she had a graceful and shapely figure, with an alluring curve supported at her chest.
If the former's figure might inspire the quip, 'how could one govern the world with an unample chest?', then the latter embodied the inverse, 'how could one capture hearts without generous curves?'
The third had short, reddish-brown hair.
Her hair roughly shoulder-length, and she wore red rimless glasses.
Her skin was delicate, and her well-defined features, though not as exquisite as the first two, were only slightly inferior.
Her expression was gentle, a faint smile playing on her lips.
Perhaps due to her glasses, she had an intellectual aura and seemed very reliable.
She was a trustworthy person.
They were Shinomiya Kaguya, Fujiwara Chika, and Manabe Nodoka.
After Manabe Nodoka entered the room.
Lin put down the folder in his hand, stood up, looked at them, and with a slight smile on his lips, spoke:
"Shinomiya-san, Fujiwara-san, and Manabe-san, welcome to the Student Council."
"Let me reintroduce myself. My name is Lin, I'm in Class 1-C, and I currently serve as the Student Council President."
As he spoke, he looked at Shinomiya Kaguya.
"Shinomiya-san, it's your turn."
As his words fell.
Shinomiya Kaguya, in her 'ice sculpture' state, looked at Lin, then at Manabe Nodoka, and said calmly:
"My name is Shinomiya Kaguya, I'm in Class 1-A, and I've been invited to serve as the Student Council Vice President."
"It's my turn, it's my turn!"
As soon as Shinomiya Kaguya finished introducing herself, Fujiwara Chika beside her grinned, raised her hand, and said:
"My name is Fujiwara Chika, and I'm Kaguya-san's good friend."
"I'm in Class 1-G, and I've accepted Lin-san's—no, the President's invitation to serve as the Student Council Secretary."
"It's your turn, Manabe-san."
After she finished, she looked at Manabe Nodoka.
Her face was full of cheerful smiles.
Looked at by Lin and the other two, Manabe Nodoka smiled slightly and said:
"Hello, my name is Manabe Nodoka, I'm in Class 1-H, and I've been invited to serve as the Student Council Accountant."
"Hello, Manabe-san."
Fujiwara Chika looked at Manabe Nodoka and greeted her with a beaming smile.
"Hello, Fujiwara-san."
Seeing the approachable Fujiwara Chika, Manabe Nodoka couldn't help but respond with a friendly smile.
Afterwards, Manabe Nodoka looked at Shinomiya Kaguya, who was expressionless, as if pushing everyone a thousand miles away.
She smiled and took the initiative to greet her:
"Hello, Shinomiya-san."
"Hello, Manabe-san."
Shinomiya Kaguya looked at Manabe Nodoka.
Although her facial expression remained unchanged and her tone was very calm, she still politely responded to the other party.
Clap, clap, clap.
At this, Lin clapped his hands and said:
"Alright, now that everyone has been introduced, we can get to know each other more later."
"Now, everyone, start getting familiar with your work."
"Huh, so soon!"
Fujiwara Chika was a little surprised and couldn't help but look at Lin:
"President, do we have to work on the first day? There shouldn't be much to do during this time, right?"
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