You Will Regret This Ichinose! [186]

Standing in front of the Student Council Office, Horikita Suzune glanced at the sign above the door, recalling the first time she had come here. Back then, she had felt anxious.

She had once entertained the idea of joining the Student Council and working alongside her older brother.

But that was as far as the thought went. In reality, she never believed that joining the Student Council would be beneficial to her future.

Besides, even if she had tried to join, her brother would have undoubtedly dismissed her application with a comment like "You're not good enough yet."

A bitter smile crept onto her face.

But things were different now—Uesugi Gen was the new Student Council President.

Based on what she knew of him, this guy was bound to pull some kind of absurd stunt sooner or later.

For the sake of her own sanity, she figured she needed to keep a close watch on him.

With that thought in mind, Horikita Suzune knocked on the office door.

"Come in."

A voice, neither warm nor cold, responded.

—Click.

Suzune took in the sight of the Student Council Office at a glance before narrowing her fox-like eyes.

"What… the hell are you doing?"

"Well? Don’t I look just like him?"

Uesugi Gen adjusted the non-prescription glasses that had somehow found their way onto his face, clasping his hands together under his chin.

"I’ve wanted to try this for a while now. Don’t you think I’ve out-Horikita’d Horikita Manabu himself?"

"I've already decided—this pose will now be part of the selection criteria for future Student Council Presidents. If you can't master this pose, you don't qualify."

"Next week, I plan to hold a Horikita Manabu Impersonation Contest. The winner gets 500,000 personal points."

"If possible, could you call your brother and get him to participate too?"

"…"

Suzune pressed a hand to her forehead, feeling a headache coming on.

She was now absolutely certain—joining the Student Council had been the right choice. If she didn't keep an eye on this guy, something bad was definitely going to happen.

"Cut it out and take those damn glasses off! Right now!"

Her furious voice echoed through the office.

"Yesss~"

Uesugi Gen studied the application form in his hands with a serious expression, his gaze fixed on the girl sitting before him.

Delicate features, jet-black hair cascading like a waterfall, a perfectly balanced figure—every aspect just right.

Her pale thighs pressed against the pleats of her skirt, contrasting with the black thigh-high stockings she wore. The faint indentation where the fabric pressed into her skin only added to the visual appeal…

Yes. He was seriously considering whether he should embrace the Japanese way and exercise his authority to… thoroughly explore those thighs.

"Where are you looking?"

A voice as cold as the northern wind instantly dragged Uesugi Gen back to reality, as if he had been plunged into an icy wasteland.

"Ahem."

He coughed a few times, hurriedly lowering his head and pretending to focus on the application form.

"Now then… Horikita Suzune, what is your reason for joining the Student Council?"

Suzune arched a brow and answered flatly, "To keep a certain someone from getting beaten to death at school."

Gen said nothing and continued reading the form, muttering aloud as he went:

"No record of community service. Doesn't give up seats to elderly passengers on the bus. A completely self-centered student."

"No prior Student Council experience. Not even a single club membership."

"What?!"

Gen suddenly exclaimed.

"You mean to tell me that before coming to Advanced Nurturing High, you didn't have a single friend?!"

"This is—this is—"

"#!@%!"

Suzune's fists clenched so tightly they trembled.

Most people didn’t know about this, but you—this bastard—dared to say it out loud and mock me for it?!

"Uesugi Gen, you—!"

"You're exactly the kind of talent my Student Council has been dreaming of!"

Gen sprang from his seat, circling the desk to take hold of her delicate hand, his face lighting up with excitement.

"Please, you must join my team! With a prodigy like you, the Student Council will surely rise to even greater heights!"

"…I got what I wanted, but why do I feel like you're up to something?"

"Don’t sweat the details."

Gen waved it off with a grin.

"Oh, right!"

His eyes sharpened with conviction.

"Someone of your talent shouldn't waste their time in a mere General Affairs position. I've decided! As Student Council President, I’m appointing you as Vice President!"

Suzune let out a sigh. She’d known Gen long enough to understand his personality by now.

She shot him a sharp look. "Spit it out. What’s the catch? Power comes with responsibility, and I doubt I’m qualified to take on that role."

"Even your wording is the same… You two really are siblings, huh?" Gen mused internally.

"Come on, would I ever set you up? I like you, after all. How could I possibly harm you?"

"Yeah, I’m not buying that."

"Fine, fine. I'll be honest with you."

Gen put on a you’ve caught me expression.

"The Student Council is already full. We just appointed a new General Affairs officer this morning, so the only open positions left are the two Vice President seats."

"Really?"

Suzune eyed him skeptically.

"Of course! If I'm lying, you can hit me."

"But I’ve never handled Student Council affairs before. Jumping straight to Vice President—won't that be a problem for you?"

"I was never on the Student Council before either. How about this—"

Gen stroked his chin in thought.

"I’ll have a senior member teach you the ropes."

"That sounds reasonable."

Suzune finally withdrew her suspicion.

"Wait here. He should be back any moment now."

Gen glanced at the wall clock.

"Alright."

Suzune obediently took a seat, waiting quietly for the senior member to arrive.

A short while later—

The office door smoothly slid open.

"Regarding the budget allocation for various school clubs—"

"Onii-san?!"

Suzune shot to her feet, her posture unconsciously stiffening as she stared at Horikita Manabu.

A brief silence filled the room.

"Um…"

After a moment, Manabu spoke, his voice composed yet tinged with something unfamiliar. "Suzune—"

"Hold it right there!"

Uesugi Gen suddenly cut in, stepping forward with righteous indignation.

"How dare a mere General Affairs officer call the Vice President by name?! ‘Suzune’ is not for you to say! You should be respectfully addressing her as ‘Vice President Horikita’!"

General Affairs…

Vice President…

The siblings locked eyes, and at that moment, the same thought flashed through both of their minds—

We’ve been played.

"Well? What are you waiting for, General Affairs? Help our new Vice President get familiar with her duties! She’s my right-hand woman now, a pillar of the Student Council! Train her well, or I’ll hold you responsible!"

Horikita Manabu stared blankly at Uesugi Gen.

In that moment, he finally understood what was happening.

This lazy bastard… Just so he could avoid handling Student Council matters, he not only roped me in as his workhorse but even dragged my sister into this mess to share the load for the next three years…

"…"

…What’s done is done.

Exhaling slowly, Manabu turned to Suzune.

"Come with me."

Then, without waiting for a response, he walked toward the door.

"Yes!"

Suzune quickly followed, but not before shooting one last glare at Uesugi Gen.

Gen waved her off with a cheeky grin, mouthing his parting words.

Do your best, stubborn girl.

You just wait. Tonight, I’ll make you pay.

And…

Thank you.

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T/N: okay he can be sweet

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