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Chapter 175 Someone is Robbing the House

Two days later.

The Student Council election results were announced.

Ayakoji Chiyoko won the final victory over Kiryu Hina with a margin of 10 votes.

The classroom erupted into a frenzy when the results were published during lunch break.

Students supporting Ayakoji Chiyoko applauded and congratulated her, and Kohinata Motoyo also stood up to offer her congratulations.

"Congratulations on your successful campaign."

"It's all thanks to you, thank you." Ayakoji Chiyoko, uncharacteristically in high spirits, maintained her smile and even took the initiative to extend her hand to Kohinata Motoyo.

Kohinata Motoyo was taken aback.

Ever since the incident with her dating Kagura Hikaru, there had been no good atmosphere between the two of them; she hadn't expected to see Ayakoji Chiyoko making the first move today.

She smiled as well and shook hands with Ayakoji Chiyoko.

"Although I stood by your side this time, on another battlefield, we are still opponents, please do not forget that," Kohinata Motoyo reminded her in a soft voice.

But Ayakoji Chiyoko didn't just maintain her smile, the curve at the corners of her mouth even widened a bit, "Of course, I'll remember that."

"Hmm... good."

Kohinata Motoyo slightly furrowed her brow, filled with doubt.

The cheering in the classroom occupied only a part of the room.

The other half of the students, those who supported Kiryu Hina, fell into a deathly silence.

They looked at each other, stealing glances at their leader, the outgoing Student Council President Kiryu Hina.

She too seemed to be immersed in the sense of defeat, hanging her head and staring blankly at the desk, expressionless.

"Kagura!"

The name that came from behind made her shoulder tremble.

"Kagura, you've helped me a great deal this time, I don't even know how to thank you."

"President Ayakoji, now you are truly the President."

"Heh, are you mocking me?"

"Who dares."

"Hmm, you better not dare. Also, stay after school to help with the Student Council transition. We're moving to the Student Council office tomorrow."

"Tomorrow is the founding day, the school is closed."

"Is it? I almost forgot, then we have even more to do today."

Listening to the conversation behind her, Kiryu Hina's hands under the desk clenched her skirt tightly, her face turning pale.

"President..."

The girl sitting beside her looked at her worriedly.

Kiryu Hina managed a feeble smile and shakily stood up, "Sorry, I need to leave first."

"Do you want me to call Hosaka-senpai over?"

"No need, I'll be fine by myself."

"..."

Kiryu Hina's steps were unsteady as she left the noisy classroom.

Kagura Hikaru caught a glimpse of her retreating figure out of the corner of his eye, paused for a second, then looked away.

At three-thirty in the afternoon, classes ended.

The sky was gloomy, shrouded in dark clouds.

The Student Council office was lit up as representatives from the Disciplinary Committee and the Student Council began the handover work.

The Student Council Vice President explained the various duties of the Student Council to new President Ayakoji Chiyoko, along with some of the campus projects they were pushing forward, which would all be handed over to her upon taking office.

Normally, the previous Student Council President would convey these things, but Kiryu Hina just sat in the back the whole time, doing nothing.

It sounded like she was sulking.

But everyone present could tell something was off with her complexion; she seemed sick, in poor spirits, looking very unwell, with Hosaka Yui taking care of her by her side.

"Next month, we are planning to hold the second cultural exchange with Tsukinomori Girls' Academy, which is already agreed upon. Please mark it on your calendar."

"I will remember."

"There's also Uka Cultural Festival at the end of the month. Here's the schedule we've drawn up, please take a look."

"Mm."

Kagura Hikaru, as her trustworthy aide, stayed beside Ayakoji Chiyoko, listening together.

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He could feel the gaze from Kiryu Hina behind him.

Could it be that she was pushing herself to stay here just to monitor his and Ayakoji Chiyoko's progress?

Pretty diligent of her.

The handover work was more complicated than Kagura Hikaru had imagined, listening to the Student Council, then moving documents, and the furniture Ayakoji Chiyoko needed.

They had remodeled the Student Council office to the point that it was unrecognizable from before, resembling more closely the office that belonged solely to Ayakoji Chiyoko in the Disciplinary Committee.

They were busy until five-thirty in the afternoon before they finally finished their work and could go home.

Unfortunately, the weather was not on their side, as it had started to pour heavily outside.

Everyone was prepared, pulling out their umbrellas.

The precipitation rate was 98% today—even without checking the weather forecast, the afternoon's overcast sky was enough to remind them.

They said goodbye to the Student Council members at the school gate and headed home separately.

Kagura Hikaru opened his transparent umbrella, which he had bought at a convenience store last time, hitched his shoulder bag, and headed towards the station.

Large raindrops pelted down onto the umbrella, making a pattering sound.

It was late now, and with the heavy rain, there were hardly any people to be seen around.

Walking on the street on a rainy day, the feeling of loneliness got amplified.

It felt as though he was the only person in the world, surrounded by a dense curtain of raindrops.

However, not far along, Ayakoji Chiyoko, holding a black umbrella, quickly caught up from behind. When she was close enough, she slowed down to walk side by side with him.

When they were out of sight from any other Uka High School students, she suddenly closed her umbrella and scooted under Kagura Hikaru's.

"I've always wanted to experience sharing an umbrella," Ayakoji Chiyoko said, looking outside with a hint of shyness.

Fortunately, Kagura Hikaru's umbrella was large enough to shelter two people.

Even so, Ayakoji Chiyoko stayed close, pressing her shoulder against his and even subtly wrapping her left hand around his arm.

Kagura Hikaru felt that this wasn't just to avoid getting wet from the rain.

They walked to the station together before parting ways.

Though Ayakoji Chiyoko was reluctant, it didn't change the reality that their homes were in opposite directions.

After getting off the train, Kagura Hikaru walked towards his house.

The rain grew heavier, joining to form a curtain, accompanied by gusts of wind.

Kagura Hikaru quickened his pace, eager to reach home soon.

Passing a shopping street, he happened to see a long-haired girl standing under the eaves of a closed shop. She was wearing a Uka High School uniform and was soaked to the bone.

Just as he was thinking about buying an umbrella for her from a nearby convenience store, he saw the girl suddenly stagger and sit down on the ground, bracing herself with her hands.

Kagura Hikaru was startled, and without much hesitation, he approached.

"Hey, are you okay?"

He stepped under the eaves and put down his umbrella.

At his words, the girl turned her head slightly, revealing a familiar face from under her drenched hair.

Kagura Hikaru fell silent.

Kiryu... Hina?