President Nobunaga's eye twitched, then he looked at the others.
"Well... do any of the other recommended students have anything to say?"
Fujiwara Chika raised her hand. "Although Ryuju-san recommended me for treasurer, I'm not very good with numbers. Actually, I'd rather be the secretary! It feels like it would be easier~"
After the others had stated their thoughts, President Nobunaga nodded. The meeting regarding the new student council election was temporarily concluded. Then came the second matter the school had to announce.
Nobunaga: "Next, General Affairs Manager Shirogane, please tell us about the upcoming exchange student program at our school."
Shirogane Miyuki stood up and said.
"The four prestigious schools in our Tokyo area, Shuchiin Private Academy, Hyakkaou Private Academy, Yoto High School, and Toyogasaki Private Academy. The principals of the four schools decided last week to hold an exchange student program, allowing students to go to other schools for a one-month study period."
"And our academy, Shuchiin, is known as a school for nobles and prominent families. In order not to lose face for our Shuchiin, I would ask that all of you present who are qualified to become student council officers, to please accept this exchange student mission!"
The scene fell silent.... No one wanted to go to another school.
Things were going well at Shuchiin, why would they go to another school for a month? This was the thought of most people present.
Seeing that no one was speaking, Shirogane Miyuki was a little embarrassed, but President Nobunaga stood up and said.
"I have already informed the teachers of your respective classes about this matter. A specific notice will be issued in the afternoon. Please return for now."
Shirogane Miyuki breathed a sigh of relief, then walked out of the student council office with Uchiha Ryo.
Uchiha Ryo: "The favor you wanted to ask me for wasn't this, was it?"
Shirogane Miyuki said helplessly.
"Regarding the exchange student matter, President Nobunaga hopes that an external student will do it.... After all, our Shuchiin is basically full of young masters and ladies from rich families. To prove that Shuchiin is not a gathering place for spoiled brats... he hopes that either you or I can step up."
"This is also... one of the reasons why President Nobunaga recommended you and me to be the next president. Handling the exchange student program well is probably the last mission the president has given me."
Uchiha Ryo nodded. "But you still have to prepare for the new student council president election in a month, so you don't have time to be an exchange student for a month, right?"
"Heh, it seems this President Nobunaga has a good plan. The two of us, first and second in our year, either one stays behind to be president, or one goes out to win glory for Shuchiin."
Shirogane Miyuki: "Then.... what do you think, Uchiha?"
Uchiha Ryo: "Alright then, I'll go have some fun at Toyogasaki. After all, I have a little brother studying there."
Shuchiin First-Year Class B Classroom—
Yokoshima Naruko: "Well then, some of you should have already heard. The four high schools in the Tokyo area will be holding an exchange student program. Anyone who wants to go, raise your hand now."
No one spoke. The prestigious Shuchiin Academy, whether in terms of teaching staff or infrastructure, was much stronger than the other three academies. No one would be bored enough to go to a commoner's academy alone to endure boredom.
However, according to the school, each school must send at least one exchange student this time, and at most three.
But in the eyes of Yokoshima Naruko and Hiratsuka Shizuka from the next class, they probably couldn't even get one person from their classes.... To save the school's face, they couldn't send out those problem students, but the outstanding students wouldn't apply on their own. What a hassle.
Just as the whole class was silent and Yokoshima Naruko on the podium was about to start the lesson...
"I'll go. I'll sign up for this exchange student program."
Uchiha Ryo raised his hand. Shirogane Miyuki secretly clenched his fists. Good brother! When you get back, I'll definitely be the student council president. Then I'll help you skip class however you want!
The eyes of the other students all turned to him. After more than two months of getting along, although Uchiha Ryo was an external student, he had already won the recognition of the class and the entire grade with his outstanding academic and athletic abilities.
Classmate A: "As expected of Uchiha Ryo!"
Classmate B: "He did it! Uchiha Ryo is amazing. He can easily do things we can't. It's truly admirable!"
Yokoshima Naruko: "Very good. Come to my office after class to apply. But if it's you, the principal will probably agree quickly. Have you decided which school you want to go to?"
"Of course. I plan to go to... Toyogasaki Private Academy!"
.....
That evening, at Takashi's house, Fujiwara Touko was very happy to be able to dine with the whole family, so tonight's meal was very sumptuous.
"Oh my, so that means Ryo won't be leaving for a while, right? Since you'll be going to Toyogasaki with Takashi."
Uchiha Ryo: "Yes. And I've brought the cat I'm raising with me. I'm sorry to trouble you."
Fujiwara Shigeru waved his hand, looking at Nyanko-sensei and Enyun-chan fighting over food. "Not at all, not at all. I see they're getting along very well. Hahaha, Neko-goro (the name the family gave to Nyanko-sensei), just let Enyun have the food. Look how fat you are."
Nyanko-sensei was very unhappy. Why is this guy moving in? I'd better move the snacks I've been secretly hiding in Uchiha Ryo's room to another place later.
Because Uchiha Ryo had moved to an apartment, his original room at home had been vacated. It was usually occupied by Nyanko-sensei as his own base.
Takashi: "So when are you coming over, Ryo-nii? Have you decided which class you'll be in?"
Uchiha Ryo put down his chopsticks. "Mmm.... the day after tomorrow, I think."
Takashi: "The day after tomorrow? But our exams at Toyogasaki are the day after tomorrow..."
Uchiha Ryo smiled. "It's precisely because your exams are the day after tomorrow that Shuchiin arranged for me to go over then...."
After eating dinner, Uchiha Ryo walked into Takashi's room.
"How are those three from your class?"
Takashi: "Katou-san doesn't seem to remember anything, so she's acting as usual. Eriri has come looking for me a few times and even asked about you, but she probably doesn't remember what happened then either."
"As for Aki-kun, he fell seriously ill after returning home and has been absent from school for four days."
"Mhm. So you agreed to join that Aki Tomoya's game project?"
Takashi scratched his head. "Mainly because Aki-kun is very persistent, and I haven't joined any clubs at school, so I agreed."
Looking at his gentle younger brother, Uchiha Ryo, as the older brother, felt helpless.
"My foolish little brother, you need to learn to refuse. Don't just agree to help everyone who asks."
Uchiha Ryo rubbed the space between his eyebrows. "How about this. When I go over as an exchange student, you just quit, and then I'll join."
"Eh? Ryo-nii, you want to join Aki-kun's game production club... to help him make a game?"
Uchiha Ryo: "Help him? Mhm, I'm going to help him experience a harsh dose of reality. Instead of thinking about making games and playing games all day, it's better to study hard at Toyogasaki and save others from his scourge."