The Boy Who Fell to the Lowest Level of the Dungeon, Becoming the Strongest and Returns to the Surface After 10 Years~He Just Wants to Live a Quiet Life, but His Childhood Friends Who Have Risen to Prominence Won’t Leave Him Alone~ - Chapter 9: Student Council President

<Elta’s Perspective>

“I-is this…”

In the morning, in front of a certain room, I gulp nervously.

When I glanced up, I saw a sign that read “Student Council Room.”

“I’m so nervous.”

Yesterday, I somehow managed to win against Vice Principal Virgo, and I was officially recognized as a lecturer.

I’m still quite anxious, but since I’ve managed to get a job, I think I’ll give it my best shot.

I want to buy something Tina likes too.

And now.

I heard various things about the instructor from Vice Principal Virgo, but it seems the student council president also has something to say.

I heard that the student council president herself called for me…

“After all, it’s an incredible power…”

I suddenly remembered the story I heard from Tina.

──Royal Capital Etoile Academy in the Royal Capital, Student Council President.

That title is truly one of a kind.

The strength of her influence has surpassed that of an ordinary student and seems to hold power both inside and outside the academy.

Within the academy, she holds a lot of decision-making power, and in the royal capital, merchants and facilities come to her with offers. She seems to be quite impressive, to say the least.

The person who becomes the student council president is not only expected to excel in both academics and sports, but also to be someone with a sense of responsibility who can unite the students.

In this academy, which is already difficult to enter, the student council president is someone whom everyone bows their heads to when mentioned.

“Speaking of which…”

After being thoroughly taught about its greatness, Tina also said this.

“Say hi to the student council president for me. She will definitely be surprised.”

“What does she mean by that…”

In the end, I never understood the true meaning, but it’s about time.

I steeled myself and knocked on the door.

“Ex, excuse me.”

Waiting for a response, I finally step inside.

Then, the person sitting at the back of the room immediately turned to face me.

“Did you come?”

“…!”

What I heard was a clear voice that seemed to slip right through my ears.

It feels somewhat nostalgic, but… is it just my imagination?

I can’t stare too much, but that voice and those long, silky silver hair… She exudes a strong charisma.

And then, pointing her hand this way, she continued.

“Elta… right?”

“Y-yes!”

W-What? She just called me by my first name out of nowhere!

I guess being the student council president makes her a scary person, huh?

Especially for someone like me, who suddenly barged in, it might be strict.

While I was feeling nervous, the student council president said something outrageous.

“My name, you know it, right?”

“──!”

When I was asked that, I was taken aback.

Oh no!

Could it be that knowing the names of important people in advance is common sense?

I can’t believe my lack of social experience is showing here!

My answer is, of course, no.

“Eh, you get it, right?”

“…!”

But the student council president is getting closer step by step.

Perhaps because of my title, I feel like I’m being cornered.

Uh-oh, this is bad. At this rate, she will find out I don’t know her name.

That said, there’s nothing I can do about it now.

“~~~!”

Then, I understand that it might be rude.

I bowed my head resolutely.

“I-I’m sorry! I don’t know!”

“Huh?”

“That’s why won’t you tell me!”

“…”

She closes her mouth as if time has stopped.

Then, an unexpected response eventually came back to me.

“…I won’t tell you.”

“Huh?”

“I won’t tell you anything!”

The student council president puffed up her cheeks and turned her gaze away.

Huh, huhhh!?

Oh no, did I make her angry!?

I knew it was that rude after all!

“Then, that’s the end of the self-introduction. Please take your seats.”

“Y-yes!”

Then, she suddenly gives instructions in a cold voice.

I feel like the roles of students and teachers have somehow reversed, but it’s scary, so it can’t be helped.

There was no choice but to obey.

“Now, let’s move on to the important points about the academy.”

“…Yes.”

And so, I listened to the talk about the academy as scheduled.

I messed up, unable to shake off the feeling of regret.

★

“Then, this is about it.”

The student council president said, summarizing the finished materials with a tap.

“T-thank you.”

“It’s for work. That’s enough already.”

“…Ugh.”

As she said, the work was done meticulously.

But I know that this can’t go on like this.

Since then, she hasn’t made eye contact with me at all.

That’s why I stood before the student council president once more and bowed my head.

“Um, I’m really sorry!”

“What are you talking about?”

“Um, I didn’t look up your name!”

“…”

After thinking for a moment, the student council president glances at me.

“Not that you didn’t look it up, but that you don’t remember… or rather…”

“Huh?”

I can’t catch the mumbling words.

But she immediately had a look on her face as if she had come up with something.

“Got it. Then, let’s have a match.”

“A match, you say…?”

“Sure. If you beat me, I’ll forgive you.”

“Y-yes, I understand!”

Then I can only nod.

And then, the student council president announces the details of the challenge.

“Guess my name.”

“…Huh?”

“Of course, no asking others. That wouldn’t be a fair competition.”

“Huh!?”

Guessing the name? Isn’t that way too difficult!?

But before I could say anything, she glared at me with piercing eyes.

“Are you going to do it? Or not?”

“I-I’ll do it!”

But it’s not good to leave it like this and let her get angry.

Since I was the one who was rude, I have to do something about it!

“Then, that’s settled. Looking forward to working with the instructor starting tomorrow.”

“Y-yes… excuse me.”

Thus, my first meeting with the student council president came to an end.

Even though we ended up having a “guess the name” contest──.

★

<Third Person’s Perspective>

“Haa.”

After Elta left, the student council president slumped over the desk as if melting.

That expression looks like it carries sadness.

“No way…”

While still holding the hair, she let out a deep sigh.

The slight wave on the inside seems to have been carefully styled by waking up early and putting in the effort.

“I can’t believe he didn’t notice…”

The student council president, her name is──’Leone’.

She is one year younger than Elta, and they are “childhood friends.”

Ten years ago, she also accompanied Elta to the Asterla Dungeon where he fell.

“My hair color is different too, but…”

Now she has shining silver hair, but it seems it was different in the past.

Even so, she thought he would notice.

However, Elta, who was nervous about the title of “Student Council President,” couldn’t easily make eye contact with Leone.

That, combined with everything else, ultimately led to the conversation ending as it was.

The reason she became cold halfway through was simply because she was shocked, and her mood dropped.

“…Hehe. But, after all, Elta was still Elta.”

Amidst all this, Leone suddenly recalls when Elta bowed his head.

He has always been somewhat oblivious, but he’s a good person nonetheless.

It seems that she feels nostalgic about his unchanging personality.

However, precisely because of that, Leone’s feelings grew even stronger.

Somehow, she wants Elta to notice her on his own.

And although she said it was a challenge, Leone decided to give it her all.

“I’ll definitely make you notice me…!”

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Afterword

Elta-kun didn’t realize that the student council president was his childhood friend.

The reason he didn’t notice her seems to be largely related to her appearance, but…

↓ These are documents regarding occupation and age that were obtained from somewhere.

[Academy Instructor] Elta: 18

[Knights Order Vice Captain] Celia: 18

[College Student] Tina: 15

[Student Council President] Leone: 17

[Vice Principal] Virgo: 3? (partially torn and discarded)