You Will Regret This Ichinose! [109]

Morning sunlight filtered through the sparse clouds, casting shimmering reflections on the tranquil pool. The light scattered across the water's surface, resembling countless tiny diamonds embedded in the deep blue expanse.

In one corner of the pool, Shibata Sō and a group of boys were engaged in an intense game of water polo, darting through the water and sending droplets flying in all directions. Meanwhile, the girls favored a more leisurely activity—gathering in a circle, cupping water in their hands and playfully splashing each other, their laughter ringing out like silver chimes.

"They sure have a lot of energy."

Leaning against the pool’s edge, Uesugi Gen looked more like a retired old man soaking in a hot spring than a student. He lazily observed his classmates playing in the distance, speaking with mild amusement.

Just then, a pair of soft, fair hands suddenly covered his eyes from behind.

"Guess who?"

A gentle voice, tinged with a hint of mischief.

The faint scent of vanilla—familiar and comforting. There was only one person it could be.

Ichinose, of course.

"Hmm… let me think…"

Uesugi pretended to ponder seriously.

Ichinose puffed out her cheeks slightly.

He actually didn’t guess me right away—?!

Taking advantage of her brief moment of distraction, Uesugi grabbed Ichinose’s wrist and, with a sudden pull, dragged her into the pool with him.

"Ah!"

Caught off guard, Ichinose let out a startled yelp.

A splash followed, sending ripples through the water. When the droplets settled, two figures were left clearly visible in the pool.

Ichinose had instinctively shut her eyes in fear, clinging tightly to Uesugi’s neck, while Uesugi had effortlessly caught her, pulling her securely into his embrace.

"Well, well, isn’t this my dear Vice President?"

Feeling her breath so close, Uesugi smirked teasingly.

"You’re awful!"

Ichinose playfully bumped her forehead against his chin.

Then, realizing that she had just been played, she opened her sapphire-blue eyes, scrunched her nose slightly, and reached out to tug at Uesugi’s cheeks.

"And for the record, I’m the President! You’re my Vice President."

"No, no, I’m the President, and you’re my Vice President."

Uesugi corrected her with absolute seriousness.

"Uesugi-kun, could you stop blatantly distorting reality?"

"Ichinose-san, I’m simply stating the truth. You’re too attached to illusions."

As their childish bickering continued, a sudden commotion erupted in the hallway behind the pool.

"Ah! Nagumo-senpai!"

"T-This… this is outrageous! Absolutely disgraceful!"

"Could it be that the rumors about him were actually true…? Is Nagumo really—"

"Someone report this to the Student Council! I saw the President nearby just now!"

…

The murmurs grew into a chorus of disbelief.

"Gen-kun…"

Ichinose’s voice carried a trace of concern. Being especially mindful of Uesugi’s whereabouts, she was well aware that he had spent quite a bit of time near the locker room earlier.

"Relax, it wasn’t me."

Setting Ichinose down, Uesugi ruffled her hair in reassurance.

"Something like this is bound to get the school involved soon. Since things are about to get busy, why don’t we call a temporary truce, Vice President?"

"You mean President, Uesugi-kun."

Hearing his denial, Ichinose visibly relaxed, though she still found the energy to argue.

"Uesugi, what’s going on over there?"

Having noticed the commotion as well, Kanzaki Ryūji approached, ending his water polo match to investigate. His sharp gaze hinted at curiosity.

"Beats me. Maybe some kind of messy love affair?"

Uesugi shrugged, his tone laced with indifference.

"That area… it’s near the boys’ locker room. Could it be a theft incident?"

A cool voice cut in.

Turning his head, Uesugi found Horikita Suzune standing beside him.

With her sharp, elegant features and a white bikini that perfectly highlighted her slender yet well-proportioned figure, she looked as striking as ever. The stark white fabric contrasted with her dark hair, which cascaded smoothly over her shoulders, swaying slightly in the breeze—adding a touch of mystery to her composed demeanor.

"Quite the stunning sight, Miss Horikita. This is exactly why you should stop staying holed up in your dorm all the time. Otherwise, I wouldn’t get to enjoy such a view."

Uesugi quipped.

Horikita frowned, unimpressed.

"And you, who barely step outside even once a day, have no right to say that to me."

You think I came out here for no reason?

Uesugi was about to reply when he suddenly felt a sharp pinch at his waist.

Turning his head, he saw Ichinose smiling radiantly—while her fingers remained firmly latched onto his side.

"…"

Uesugi swiftly changed the subject, redirecting everyone's attention back to the ongoing disturbance.

"Whatever it is, it’s got nothing to do with us. Let’s just keep having fun."

At that moment, Student Council President Horikita Manabu finally arrived, leading a large group of people. Moving with steady composure, he seamlessly took charge of the situation.

"Check the closest surveillance footage. Log the identities of everyone who passed through."

"Close off the locker room temporarily and allow students to use the backup facilities instead."

"Make a record of anyone who enters or exits from now on."

"Have the medical staff examine the injuries—find out exactly what caused them."

"And…"

Horikita Manabu suddenly paused, then pointed toward the poolside.

"You—come help."

"Yada!"

Uesugi instantly shot back. "Why don’t you handle it yourself? It’s not like the Student Council is understaffed."

Horikita adjusted his glasses, glancing briefly at Suzune before responding in a neutral tone.

"This incident occurred in the first-year boys’ locker room. The majority of those involved are also first-years. As the Student Council’s first-year Vice President, this naturally falls under your jurisdiction."

"That said, the matter is too serious for you to handle alone. If it isn’t dealt with properly, the school will demand answers. That’s why I’m overseeing it personally."

Uesugi smirked coldly.

"So just because you say it’s my responsibility, I’m supposed to—mmph?!"

Ichinose swiftly covered Uesugi’s mouth with her hand, beaming as she interjected.

"He says he’ll be right there."

At the same time—

A piercing stare locked onto Uesugi.

Horikita Suzune was staring at him with narrowed eyes, silently conveying a very clear message: If you don’t go, you’ll regret it.

"…"

With no other choice, Uesugi pried Ichinose’s hand off his mouth and sighed.

"Fine. I’ll head over in a bit."

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T/N: Ayanokoji what did you do... You really beat the fuck out of everyone with a wrench...

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