(Uh, no, I won’t do it. Being on the executive committee isn’t my style.)
He quickly averts his gaze and sends such a telepathic message.
The Sensei sighs once.
(Did that get through…?)
With tension and cold sweat making his heart race, the Sensei clears her throat exaggeratedly before speaking.
“Well then, let’s put the boys on hold for now and ask the girls. Are there any girls who want to be on the executive committee–“
Before the Sensei can finish, a hand shoots up energetically.
“Yes! I want to do it!”
That bright, clear voice draws the attention of everyone in the class (except Haruya).
“Oh, Kohinata, you’ll do it?”
“Yes! Please let me volunteer!”
The focus of everyone’s attention is Kohinata Rin.
She’s a beautiful girl who’s always part of a close-knit trio, often taking on the role of the mood-maker within the group.
This trio is so beautiful that some of the boys refer to them as “S-class beauties.”
Rin has a bright personality and is well-regarded by the entire class.
There probably won’t be any objections to her being on the executive committee.
“If anyone else wants to volunteer, feel free to speak up,”
Rin calls out to the other girls in the class while looking around the room.
“That’s exactly what I was about to say… Well, as Kohinata said, if there’s anyone else who wants to volunteer, speak up. If not, we’ll decide on Kohinata as the girls’ executive committee member… anyone?”
As the Sensei asks this, Kohinata raises her hand again.
“Hm? What is it, Kohinata?”
“Well, I thought some people might find it hard to speak up in front of everyone, so maybe it would be good to let people come forward during break time if they want to do it…”
“That’s a good point.”
The Sensei puts a hand to her chin and nods.
“Alright, let’s do that. For now, we’ll have Kohinata act as the temporary executive committee member and lead the proceedings for the rest of this time. Is that okay?”
“Yes, I understand, Sensei.”
Kohinata stands up and moves to the front of the podium.
“Um… I’m a bit nervous, but everyone, please bear with me!”
The classmates applaud her cheerful greeting.
After confirming that the classroom has fallen silent, Kohinata continues.
“First, I’d like to decide on the boys’ executive committee member. Is it okay if we ask for volunteers one more time?”
“””””””Gulp“””””””
At her gentle voice, the boys in the class stir all at once.
—The executive committee member is Kohinata-san! This is a chance to get close to her.
The boys swallow hard, hiding such impure thoughts in their hearts.
However, they’re not hiding it well at all, and it’s showing on their faces and in their attitudes. The girls are giving them disgusted looks.
Even so, the duties of the executive committee are quite demanding.
If combined with club activities, busy days are unavoidable.
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Moreover, it’s a role that represents and oversees the class, so the responsibility is significant.
Perhaps understanding this from the Sensei’s explanation, even though Rin has become the executive committee member, no male student steps forward to volunteer.
Most people were frozen in place, nervously glancing at the other boys while still hesitating.
“This is troublesome…”
Rin, who was tasked with leading the proceedings, gave a wry smile at the passive reactions of the boys.
It seemed like the situation might stagnate, but Rin quickly switched gears and addressed everyone.
“If no one wants to volunteer or step up, I’m thinking of selecting the boys myself. Is that okay?”
No students seemed to object to this suggestion.
As if to support her, Yuna, who had been quiet until then, spoke up modestly.
“Isn’t that fine? It’s a waste of time if we keep stalling like this. Don’t you think so, Sensei?”
Perhaps because she was the basketball team’s advisor, Yuna seemed to have become quite close with the homeroom Sensei.
The Sensei, who had been observing silently by the window, uncrossed his arms.
Then, she continued hesitantly.
“Yeah, I think that’s completely fine.”
Having obtained the Sensei’s permission, Rin’s eyes lit up.
“Thank you, Sensei! And thanks for the support, Yuna!”
With that, Rin stepped down from the podium and began circulating among the boys’ seats to decide who would be on the executive committee.
Her steps were light and purposeful, heading straight for a seat without hesitation.
It seemed she had already decided who to nominate for the boys’ executive committee.
By the window in the back. The second seat from the back.
— Tap, tap, tap.
Haruya felt those footsteps gradually getting louder.
He had been pretending to sleep the whole time, but was the executive committee already decided?
“Akasaki, Akasaki… you…”
He heard such voices from the seats behind him, but when he lazily raised his face, an ominous feeling ran through his entire body.
And soon, that feeling turned into certainty.
“Akasaki-kun… can I ask you to be on the executive committee?”
For a moment, Haruya doubted his ears.
However, from the reactions of the students around him, he realized it wasn’t a misunderstanding.
The boys’ looks of “Huh, why him?” The girls’ looks of “Seriously?”
Haruya felt the urge to run away from this place immediately, but he suppressed it and tried to appear calm as he opened his mouth.
“Um, can I ask why me?”
Rin deliberately put her index finger on her chin and tilted her head, making an exaggerated “Hmm” sound.
Haruya was almost deceived by this cute gesture, but he believed in saying no to things he didn’t want to do.
That was Haruya’s policy.
Besides, a student who stands out in class, or rather, one who’s often alone, shouldn’t be entrusted with being on the executive committee. He probably wasn’t cut out for it.
People have things they’re good at and things they’re not, so roles should be assigned accordingly.
That’s why Haruya was eager to take on menial tasks, but…
As he was pondering these thoughts, Rin, having seemingly organized her thoughts, answered.
“I thought Akasaki-kun wasn’t in any clubs, and you seemed to be sleeping until just now, so I figured it might be okay to make you an executive committee member.”
She peered into his face as if to say, “Do you need any more explanation?”
A floral, pleasant scent tickled his nostrils, but… indeed, it was Haruya’s fault for sleeping.
Even though he was just pretending to sleep, that was just a flimsy excuse.
He desperately wanted to refuse, but he felt the piercing gazes of his classmates.
He could feel the pressure, as if they were saying,
“Kohinata-san is personally asking you, so you get it, right? Read the room.”
If he refused to be on the executive committee now, his standing in the class would surely become worse, being seen as someone who can’t read the atmosphere.
“I see… Alright. But I don’t think I’m up for it.”
“That’s not true at all! Absolutely not! I’ll support you too, and I’m sure the Sensei thinks so too, right?”
As a last resort, Haruya looked to the homeroom sensei for help, like a prayer to the gods
Perhaps sensing Haruya’s intention, the Sensei let out a light sigh before answering.
“It’s your fault for sleeping, Akasaki. Well, do your best, you two.”
A sound like something crumbling echoed in Haruya’s mind.
The last fortress had been destroyed.
In other words, he was cornered.
“Yes! Akasaki-kun and I will do our best!”
Modest applause accompanied Rin’s energetic voice.
Then, a small right hand was extended.
Haruya, while inwardly sighing, lightly grasped that hand.
— Just then, the chime signaling the end of class rang out.
“Good, it’s a relief that we at least decided on the executive committee members. Let’s continue this during homeroom and after school.”
With the Sensei’s signal, this class period came to an end for now.
When Haruya glanced at the seat behind him, he saw a thumbs-up gesture.
“Akasaki… you’re lucky to have caught Kohinata-san’s eye.”
It seemed more like congratulations than envy, but Haruya wasn’t happy about it at all.
(Kazamiya… I’d totally switch with you if you want to. Damn it.)
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