After the control authority of Sanctum Tower was restored, Rin began to introduce the Shalle building to the teacher. In doing so, she sneakily appealed that Shalle could enroll students in clubs regardless of their affiliation with the academy, pulling Chinatsu, Yuuka, and me into this situation.
…But everyone here isn’t just any regular student; they’re the Student Council Treasurer, the Health Committee Executive of the Student Council, and the Student Council President, all busy people.
Still, thanks to landing on the helipad somewhere in the middle of the building by helicopter, the introductions ended faster than expected. Judging by the fact that there’s no convenience store on the first floor yet, it seems that will be opening a little later.
Introducing the club room near the top floor of Shalle, Rin explained to the teacher that Shalle is an organization with authority but no specific goals, so there’s no need to do anything in particular.
However, since the whole Student Council is currently focused on finding the whereabouts of the Student Council President, they lack the capacity to address the issues arising all over Kivotos. Rin indirectly suggested that it would be a good idea to resolve the complaints coming to the Student Council, which seemed quite cunning.
Instead of searching for the nonexistent Student Council President, they should be thinking about how to solve the problems themselves. It’s frustrating, especially since it feels like they’ve just been following orders all along, and that’s why the Student Council has such a bad reputation for incompetence.
“…Teacher, since we’ve confirmed that the Student Council has regained control over Sanctum Tower, I’ll be heading back to the academy. I have a mountain of work to handle… Hah. Still, if the opportunity arises, let’s meet again next time.”
“I too have to report this series of incidents to the Head of the Student Council, so I’ll take my leave now. Thank you for resolving the situation, Teacher.”
“Right, thank you both for coming. If anything comes up next time, I’ll call you, so please don’t just brush me off.”
“That, that wouldn’t happen, right? If things aren’t too busy, I don’t mind helping out occasionally.”
No, Yuuka, are you really trying to start acting like this already…? But since it’s Yuuka… I sincerely hope you’ll make sure the teacher doesn’t waste the budget.
Rin also declared that she would get busy straightening things out in Kivotos with the authority regained by the Student Council, and everyone’s gaze focused on me.
“Huh? Why is everyone looking at me like that?”
“…Mika-san, you are the Student Council President of Trinity, right? Aren’t you busy? Yes, you must be busy. Can’t you leave right now?”
“And the helicopter we came in was definitely your ride, Mika-san.”
It was only after hearing Yuuka and Chinatsu that I realized.
“Ah, you don’t want to walk, right?”
“That’s not exactly the reason!”
“Yes, that’s correct.”
The two exchanged conflicting answers, and seeing that made me chuckle, pfft.
“Pfft… Aha! What’s with you two? Your reactions are hilarious. I’ll allow it, so you three can just ride the helicopter back to the Student Council.”
“Um, that sounds like you want to stay here and slack off, doesn’t it?”
“Yep, that’s right. You know how hard it’s been for me over the last three weeks? Ah, Chinatsu, you’d know. Hina and I have been handling similar workloads at that level.”
“…I can definitely understand why you’d want to take a break now that the situation has been resolved.”
Since Chinatsu had seen how hard Hina has been working, she understood my feelings. No kidding. Thinking about the daily grind I’ve experienced since the Student Council President abandoned us, that lousy person shouldn’t have any words to say when I finally grab them by the collar and shake them later.
“H-Huh? Just how miserable did you work, then?”
How miserable, you ask?
For the past three weeks, I’d jump out of bed without even a sweet breakfast with Nagisa, prepare for school, munch on the sandwiches the T-party executives hastily prepared, and from then on, I’d finish paperwork and spend my evenings ensuring the peace at Trinity—running around on the field.
It was normal for me to come home after 11 PM, sometimes even after midnight. Whenever I saw Nagisa on the couch, dozing off with her feet in a warm bath, my heart ached!
“If I get about five hours of sleep in a day, that’s like way more than enough.”
Still, those five hours wrapped in Nagisa’s embrace, I think, feel different than ordinary sleep. There’s no way I would’ve survived without them.
“…Mika-san, I hope you take a good rest before coming back. I thought I had a lot of work too, but to find someone working harder than me here is a surprise.”
Why is everyone looking at me with such sympathetic eyes? Sure, I’ve put in an extra effort, but it’s just because these guys have never experienced falling asleep in Nagisa’s arms. Of course, I have no intention of giving up my spot.
Anyway, after sending the three off in the helicopter, only the teacher and I were left in Shalle. The teacher still hadn’t signed up for Momotalk, yet Yuuka was somehow leaving her Momotalk ID behind… You really are a dedicated one.
Well then, this means… it’s time for Shalle duty.
“Teacher, sadly, for the rest of the day, I’m going to need you to be a student instead of a teacher☆”
“Huh?”
“From now on, it’s time for Misono Mika-sensei’s Kivotos knowledge education. If these were our academy’s kids, they’d be thrilled to pay for this session. You can be pleased, right? It’s like a starter pack for a newbie teacher.”
“A starter pack…? I don’t really get it, but I guess I should be thanking you? Thanks in advance, Mika-sensei.”
Wow, hearing the teacher call me ‘sensei’ feels like quite an achievement on its own!
Oh, wait. Before that. I left a message on Momotalk that I might return a bit late because something came up with Nagisa. This is a crucial piece of information I absolutely can’t forget.
*
Stepping back onto the Trinity campus was around a little past 6 PM. But the second I set foot in the T-party building, I was apprehended by the executives and sent straight to my office.
“…?”
And by the time I got my bearings, I found myself lying on the sofa in my office, with none other than Nagisa’s lap as my pillow.
“Honestly… you’ve really been pushing yourself too hard lately, haven’t you? I’m starting to worry, so take it easy, okay, Mika-san? Seiya is also working hard, but make sure to tell her to take her personal time while working. You know how much you’ve been overextending yourself, right?”
“Uh, um. Yes, yes, that’s right. If Nagisa says to take a break, then I should.”
“Yes, rest is important.”
…But I just came back after resting for over two hours. The whole “Kivotos knowledge education time” was supposed to be for the teacher’s benefit, but compared to what Nagisa had done for me before, it was nothing. With Arona around, I might not have needed it at all.
It was something initiated purely out of boredom, and even knowing that, the teacher was such a lovely person for going along with me. They probably see me as one of their students, so perhaps thought it was nice to play with a lively and playful student.
…Wait a second, isn’t this basically a relationship story?
Well, it doesn’t matter. With three girlfriends, I shouldn’t worry about female decadence. This is strictly a healthy relationship between a teacher and a student. There will never be anything further than that.
“Nagisa-senpai’s words are spot on. Why not consider the feelings of the junior who’s watching you suffer?”
“Hahaha… I see. Sorry, Urawa Hanako-chan.”
Oh, speaking of that, I finally got my long-desired secretary. A capable one at that – an SSS-grade secretary whom most kids would struggle to match.
I guess one comes as one leaves… The Atsuko I’d penciled in as my successor unceremoniously betrayed me, while the unexpectedly talented Hanako jumped into the T-party right at the start of the new semester.
Atsuko, that infuriating but somehow lovable girl, after betraying my pure intentions, still calls me “senpai” and keeps flirting. If she liked me, she should have joined the newly formed after-school dessert club instead of the T-party. Always choosing friendship over love, our Atsuko.
Mmm… I can’t help but think Yoshimi is cute. It’s undeniable that Yoshimi is adorable. Honestly, if it were me, I’d head to the Bandi club instead of a place like the T-party. I can respect Atsuko’s plan of having a carefree first year and start studying hard from the second year.
…So, you’ll join the T-party later, right, Atsuko? If you don’t come, I’ll bring Azusa and Saori and have them sit here, so if you don’t want to see the day of Trinity’s downfall, you better take responsibility.
“So, it seems everything you’ve been dealing with went well. I heard the infrastructure is starting to return, and there was even a report about a teacher being sent by the Student Council President.”
“…”
While Nagisa’s mouth smiled, her eyes did not.
Huh, did I mention that everything went well…?
“Nagisa-chan, I’m sorry, but I think I might have…”
“Huhuhu, Mika-san. When did I ask you to apologize? I only asked if everything you had been dealing with went well…”
“Um, yeah! Everything went well!”
“Then why didn’t you say anything? If you had just been honest about taking a break, it would have sufficed. Or did you perhaps meet Haruna-chan? Oh, that’s impossible. With that girl, coming home without dinner would be weirder.”
Is she going to smack me with that gentle yet persistent teasing?
I’m really scared, Nagisa-chan….
“Um, Nagisa-chan.”
“Yes, Mika-san. I’m listening.”
“Could you just lower your head a little…?”
“…”
But then again, I’m glad our Nagisa is a bit of an easy-going girl. Really.”
