The case where I was gradually getting buried in the heavy love of my childhood friend who had miraculously recovered from their illness was perfect! - Chapter 22 : Is This Also Fate?

Class representative… I never thought Rion would raise her hand for that. Seriously?

She’s sitting in front of me, so I can’t see her expression.

Other students are also looking at Rion, who raised her hand, and she’s already standing out right after the entrance ceremony.

“Offering to do it is welcome, considering you were the representative of the new students. Of course, only if there’s no one else interested…”

“Of course. Is there anyone else?”

Rion said that and scanned the whole class.

This question was probably directed towards the other girls, but no other student raised their hand besides me.

Well, if that’s the case, it must be the guys then…

“Alright, then the class representative is Tohsaka. Now let’s look for a vice representative among the boys. Anyone interested?”

As soon as Aizawa-sensei said that, a tense atmosphere spreaded. Simultaneously, glances from Akira, Takeshi, and Azumi were saying something like, “You’re doing it, right?” Well, it’s not really something to think deeply about.

I’m not as talented as Rion, and I don’t have outstanding looks. I wonder if it’s okay for someone like me to be one of the faces of the class. But if Rion wants to do it, I want to support her.

“I’ll do it—”

I was about to say that, but someone beat me to it.

“I’ll do it!”

At that voice, not just me, but everyone else turned their gaze toward it.

A guy who raised his voice while lifting his glasses and standing up as if asserting himself. The attention shifted to him all at once… Well, he looked a bit nervous.

“I-I’ll do it…”

“Hmm… Your name is Wada, right? If there’s no other candidate, you’ll be the vice representative, but seeing you like this makes me somewhat uneasy.”

“I-I’m okay!”

Certainly… compared to Rion, who was confident, Wada-kun, was it, looks a bit unreliable, both in appearance and manner.

But well, if Rion wants him to do it in this new environment, I want to support that.

“If that’s the case, I’ll also run.”

“Me too. Tohsaka-san said she has a weak body, so I want to help in any way I can.”

“Count me in!”

Hoho… She is quite popular starting off from the first day.

While I’m casually analyzing the situation, I noticed something.

Wada-kun and the other guys who immediately raised their voices aren’t necessarily seeking the position of vice representative from their hearts. They’re aiming for the position next to Rion.

‘…Well, it’s not like all high schools with high academic standards are filled with study nerds. This school seems to put emphasis on extracurricular activities, and there were some flashy-looking people among the upperclassmen and other students.’

So, in the end, schools are pretty similar.

Certainly, even though this school has a high rate of progression to college or employment, the atmosphere inside the school feels similar to my previous high school.

For now… I guess I should run for it too.

As I was about to raise my hand, another voice interrupted.

“Sensei~ is it possible to recommend someone?”

The one who asked that question was Azumi-san.

More polished than in middle school, Azumi-san, a capable gal, after giving me a sly smile once, nodded to Aizawa-sensei and began to speak for the benefit of the other students.

“I happen to know a lot about Rion, being from the same middle school as her. I plan to support her as her best friend, but I still think we should recommend the person Rion can trust the most in this situation.”

“I see… Well, I remember where each student is from, but what do you suggest?”

“Yes… Even though I’ll do my best to support Rion as her best friend, I still want to recommend the person who can truly support her. As Teacher said, it might be a bit too close-knit, but considering Rion’s circumstances, I think that person is the best choice. So, who do you recommend?”

Saying those words, Azumi-san pointed her finger at me.

With a triumphant expression, she let everyone’s gaze focus on me.

“Rokudo, huh.”

“Yes, I know a lot about Rion, and I believe he’s the one who can truly support her. Even if it looks like we’re sticking to our own, I recommend him with confidence.”

“I see… Well then, what will you do?”

Aizawa-sensei then looked at me.

With the eyes of all the classmates focused on me, I sighed and stood up.

“I originally intended to run, but… well, since Azumi-san practically spilled the beans, I’ll just say one thing. I will support her. That’s all.”

“Straightforward. No hidden motives, unlike the others who volunteered.”

In response to Aizawa-sensei’s words, most male students averted their eyes. Wada, on the other hand, seemed oblivious for a moment, but after a while, his face turned red. Ah, I see, he must have genuinely volunteered. If that’s the case, it might be a bit awkward.

“Now, with only Rokudo and Wada left—”

“Ah… Sensei, I decline!”

“Eh?”

Suddenly, Wada said that. I was surprised and looked at him, but Wada continued with a refreshing smile.

“Childhood friends are the best, right? Cough!… Um, after thinking about it, I think Rokudo-kun is the only one who can support Tohsaka-san the most, and he should be entrusted with it! Rokudo-kun, please take the position of vice representative!”

“Oh, uh…”

Um… does this mean what I think it means? With Wada’s words, the final decision was left to me. I nodded towards Aizawa-sensei, who was staring at me, and at that moment, it was decided that I would become the vice representative.

“All right, it’s settled! Well, originally, we were supposed to discuss this tomorrow, but it’s better to decide quickly in any case. That way, we can free up time for other things tomorrow.”

Yeah, it seems like that’s how it is. The class president and vice president were decided for now, but there will be a chance for everyone to greet each other again tomorrow. It looks like Rion and I will have work assigned to us right away.

‘…Phew, nothing in particular… happened, huh?’

Mom, Dad… I became the vice president. Even in my previous life, I never had this kind of position for three years, but I’ll just consider it another learning experience.

After the closing ceremony, I joined Rion and Asuka-san.

“You handled that pretty well, Rokudo-kun.”

“No, no, it was thanks to Asuka-san.”

“Oh, come on. Hey, Rion, you must be really happy, right?”

“Yes, that’s true. To be honest, I was planning to suggest Nagi-kun as well.”

“Huh, really?”

Rion continued with a chuckle.

“Considering Nagi-kun’s top performance in the entrance exams, I thought Aizawa-sensei would be willing to make some concessions.”

“Oh, I see… How did you figure that out?”

“Just a hunch. Aizawa-sensei speaks with a dignified and somewhat strict tone, but… people like that are usually kind, right?”

“As expected, Rion, you’re so observant.”

“Hehe~, I’ve never been wrong about these things before.”

Wait a minute. So, even if I didn’t have the motivation, there was a plan to pull me onto the stage for sure… Jeez, she really got me.

“Nagi-kun.”

“Yeah?”

“Please take care of me from now on, okay?”

“…Yeah, I look forward to working with you, Rion.”

Well, now that it’s come to this, I can only enjoy it. Is this also fate trying to get us together somehow? I pledge to support Rion in this new beginning. 

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TL : Zenon#4120