Mahouka Koukou no Rettousei

Volume 5 - Ch 6

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Its already the month that we have to resign

The atmosphere of the Student Council room, initially swollen with talk of the summer vacations, subtly changed when Mayumis pronouncement was made.

Until that time, the usual mix of males and females who shared lunch in the Student Council were going on about their first day back or their experiences over the summer.

Compared to their usual daring conversation which contained phrases such as remaining chaste before marriage and the age of free sex, what they did during the summer paled as a topic. Although the reasons not to have sex before marriage were usually something like do not give into a sweet talking man, the conclusion might be the same, as before the free sex era the consciousness behind it differs greatly. In the end, just because sexually experienced women arent penalized by society doesnt mean doing it is nothing to a woman. They dont want to be talked about as cock teasers or bragged about in locker rooms. In conclusion, the young ladies who congregated in the Student Council room were not going to treat themselves as cheap merchandise, even though they were girls who possessed a large number of contraceptive options. Pregnancy could no longer occur from accidents or crimes.

Be that as it may, forcibly took off my jacket, strongly pressed me to the bed, caressed the nape of my neck with his breath and like phrases continually let loose before his eyes was enough to make a healthy young man ill at ease. To say nothing of the same man having to endure lines like I wanted a little better mood, I wanted to be able to wear white and others proclaimed around him with complete naturalness.

This could be happening because he was no longer being treated as a male, or even that they forgot he was there; however, from the beginning, they had shamelessly talked like this in the presence of a member of the opposite sex. For a while now, Tatsuya had been fleeing from this kind of talk by concentrating his eyes and consciousness on a magic book (the Public Moral room had a surprisingly good collection). Whatever twist the conversation took he could tune it out.

Nevertheless, possibly because he was expecting it, this change of conversation penetrated his consciousness.

Now that you mention it, the Student Council President election is this month.

Yes, the election is at the end of the month, but we need to set up the format from next week on. We have to announce the candidates and do all the other stuff that needs to be done.

This affirmative answer to Tatsuyas question was put forth by Suzune.

But, was this completely poised senpai who conversed on topics forbidden to people under eighteen, much less under fifteen, under we're all girls here without even a snicker? Tatsuya entertained doubt, but nevertheless, the content of his next question was different.

What is the format?

'Were there any materials?' was the gist of the question, but Suzune correctly understood Tatsuyas point.

If there is more than one candidate, an election is held. That being said, because the students who can become President are limited, its fought out within the family after all.

Within the family?

For the past five years, the Student Council President has held the post of top student to enter university.

Now that she mentioned it, he has some memory of hearing that the first day he was called to this room.

To summarize, the Student Council President is decided without being elected.

It is not limited to that method. Its been that way for the past five years; six years before that it was different. Its just that theres never been a case of a student becoming Student Council President without becoming a member of the Student Council first, and this time as well because even if an election is held, it should be a one on one battle between Hattori-kun and Nakajou-san. Whats probably going to happen is, things will be talked out before the election and will be down to one candidate.

"I see; if thats the case it is certainly 'within the family'." Tatsuya grasped the concept.

The one who didnt grasp the concept was the one who was being mentioned as a candidate.

Its impossible for me to become Student Council President! We dont need a discussion; I dont intend on becoming a candidate.

Tatsuya certainly grasped that you couldnt hold the post of Student Council President with teary eyes, however,

Do you mean that six years prior someone other than the top student held the post of Student Council President?

So Hanzou-kun will be the next Student Council President.

Immersed in their talk, the Public Moral chief and the student body president didnt seem to pay attention to what was going on around them.

Whatever their personal opinions, policy-wise Azusa was closest to them.

So while they could certainly understand why she would want to throw away the post of president

( She doesnt seem to want to do it)

If there are no other candidates aside from Azusa, it would be imperative to persuade her, but with Hattori also a candidate, that wouldnt be the most proper way to go about it, Tatsuya thought.

So Nakajou-senpai was last year's top student.

However, Miyukis thinking seemed to be going on a different angle than Tatsuyas. She seemed to be aiming at different aspects, but Tatsuya thought he could see what his sister was up to. As Miyuki was pointing out and Tatsuya was aware of himself, Hattori was also one of last years top students.

Thats right; there wasnt much difference between the all-around scores, right?

Mayumi nodded an acknowledgement to Miyuki and directed her question to Azusa, but Suzune was the one who replied.

For theory, the order for the top spots were Isori-kun, followed by Nakajou-san and Hattori in third place. In the practical, Hattori-kun took the Top place over Nakajou-san by a narrow margin. The all-around top student was also Hattori- kun followed by Nakajou-san by a narrow margin."

Putting all this upon the schools bulletin board in a big display each semester as an incentive to study is really meaningless, Tatsuya thought.

"I might be called the rotten apple that spoils the barrel but from the start, most serious students cant cross swords with the Student Council President and the chief" at least, that was Tatsuya's assessment of Suzune.

So in practical skills, Nakajou-senpai was higher than Chiyoda-senpai?

Miyuki had already understood this point, but while attending the Nine Schools Competition, becoming familiar with this person had created a different impression.

Thats because that girl Kanon is too sloppy. She has a majestic quality to her at least?

At Maris blunt opinion, Mayumi agreed with a forced smile.

To the contrary; its just the slender A-chan looks to be unsuited for sports competitions.

Nonetheless, Nakajou is going to be an athlete in the coming year, right?

Although she had been listening to Mayumi as if she wasnt being discussed, when Maris dropped bombshell, Azusas body begun to shake in response.

I may have introduced the topic but this is next year, Nakajou? Theres no point in getting all scared about it right now.

Th thats right. Next year next year, aside from Chiyoda-san, theres Shiba-san, Kitayama-san, Mitsui-san and others; we have plenty of prospective athletes

As Azusa forced herself to reply with a peculiarly weird voice, Mayumis face took on a triumphant look.

Well, there are a lot of great prospects among this year's freshman girls the third years cant just push the burden upon their underclassmen.

No, such a thing, placing a burden, I just meant the right person for the right job, that is

If that was the case, it was certainly logical; gazing at her with his half closed eyes and hard to refute, the Student Council President had it tough, Tatsuya realized.

When he stepped into the Public Moral room after six weeks away, it was unexpectedly crowded.

I didnt get any notice of a meeting?

Tatsuya inquired of Mari who was, for some reason, standing at the entrance; she nodded with the dignity of her office.

Thats correct, I dont have any memory of sending out a notice. So this is a ceremony in honor of the first day of the new semester? The inaugural ceremony takes place only once a year.

This isnt some kind of special membership meeting?" Well, now

Upon Maris reply, Tatsuya made a light bow and turned to retrieve his personal recorder from his locker with a brisk pace but he didnt get three steps before he stopped.

Looking behind him, he found standing at exactly the same distance as before

to be clear, shadowing him exactly Mari, gazing back at him. Is there something?

Its not work. But that doesnt change the fact that there is a big event for the Public Moral Committee.

Ahh

At Tatsuyas cautious response, Mari adopted an oh, well expression. Its best to go to the heart of the matter directly with this kind of thing. Ive glanced through the important news.

What Im talking about is a completely inter-committee kind of thing.

She was glancing around while she was talking with a is there anything that needs to be taken care of kind of feeling that Tatsuya perceived.

In the end, the one to give in was Mari.

There is no term of office for the Public Moral members."

I know. Although you select a replacement, there is no need to resign; it all seems a little strange.

We tend to cling to this delicious position. Every graduating class selects their replacements, but quite a few of us remain in position until graduation.

She gave a subtle shrug of her shoulders as she spoke. Perhaps she was thinking of the special privileges of the Public Moral Committee with an oh, well thought floating in her mind.

To tell the truth, one of the third years resigned at the end of last semester. Today, the replacement is coming.

Tatsuya raised his eyebrows in suspicion at Maris words. This is a welcome party?

By no means; were not that cohesive an organization. You understand that by now, right?

Certainly, the Public Moral Committee was an organization more suited for words like division and antagonism rather than unity. Because he understood that, the whole thing gave Tatsuya an anxious mood. Given those facts, what was this crowd doing here?

Its just that its unusual to have a girl chosen as a member, so everybody who was free came to take a look at her.

I got it, Tatsuya thought. The members have not gathered out of comradery but rather curiosity. However, for that reason

Its about time to choose a chief.

At Tatsuyas point, an ill-humored expression silently came over Maris face. Apparently there were many things on her mind and she didnt want to trouble her kouhai, so she was choosing her words in order to gloss over things.

Well, in my case its part of my job. Its only right that I greet the new member. By the way, could I trouble you to look after things for a while?

You mean me?

Tatsuyas request for clarification was only natural. To entrust all the organizational details and the orientation of a new member to the guy at the absolute bottom rung of the ladder was questionable.

I mean you.

Nevertheless, Maris expression was 100% percent earnest.

I dont know anything about the person who is joining us. I am sympathetic to her but even so, I dont think you can leave all this work to a freshman.

Nonetheless, you are the only one in the Public Moral Committee who can do it.

Since this point was certainly true with regards to the Public Moral Committee, Tatsuyas defeat was decided. The new member was exactly who Tatsuya thought it would be.

Lets get this over with a quick face-to-face meeting Kanon, for today, work with Tatsuya-kun and grasp all you need to for patrolling.

He didnt think a face-to-face meeting with someone as well known as Kanon was necessary, but Mari said this after introducing Kanon to members scattered around the room and delivering the responsibility to Tatsuya as promised.

As usual, Tatsuya had no veto rights. Not just him, this instruction was only given after all the other members had left, so Kanon was limited to a choice of Tatsuya or Mari.

Huh? Mari-san is not going to instruct me?

For Kanon, Mari was obviously the better choice. To indicate this right in front of Tatsuya was certainly a rude gesture, but Tatsuya could comprehend her dissatisfaction very well. Not only to not be instructed by Mari, to not even be instructed by another second year like herself and to have an underclassman act as a senpai was not going to be fun for Kanon. Mari wanted him to take the role of her coach, but deep in his heart, Tatsuya was rooting for Kanon to make more of an argument.

I cant be your guide, because the underhanded guys see my silhouette and quietly sneak away. The point of this is that Tatsuya-kun is number one in incident encounters among committee members. As a result, he is number one in number of apprehensions, too.

Oh, if thats the case, I see.

Unfortunately, Kanon quickly and easily understood.

Anyway, Tatsuya was left with a feeling that he should be questioning Maris remarks with the as a result, but he soon resigned himself to the situation. The end of this fruitless task was in sight.

No one assigns patrol routes. We dont need to go over every area within the school. My and other committee members' patrol routes do not keep to a routine, but the majority of the members seem to patrol a set path. Unpleasant as it was, a job is a job. Walking side by side, Tatsuya addressed a serious lecture to Kanon as they went. However,

Hmm. Shiba-kun is highly adaptive.

Kanons complimentary outburst and his explanations had no logical connection.

But just after you started school, you began to patrol the school alone, right. And even Ive heard various stories of your legendary new student week actions.

Well, a lot happened back then

He felt that her awe was misplaced but he was reluctant to be disagreeable. Suddenly being thrown into solo patrol operations was the norm. Kanons treatment was extremely protective; speaking these various truths, however, would please neither one of them. Tatsuya continued his lecture instead of disagreeing.

In my case, I place importance on visiting the practice rooms. This is because if you look at old patrol logs, there are very few problem causing incidents in the classrooms.

Thats because the classrooms are monitored. For romantic type vulgarities, its a mood killer; even if you want to do it, you cant.

Romance?

In general, he had some interest in reading fiction, but any curiosity he had in erotica and how he should respond if a person confesses their love had been sealed.

You dont go to the gym or the grounds? Doesnt more trouble happen there than in the practice rooms?

Except for special circumstances like the new student invitation period, those areas as a general rule are under the jurisdiction of the clubs. Of course, if theres a momentary outbreak of hostilities between individual factions, it becomes the Public Moral Committee's time to intervene.

Kanon broke her ties to the clubs when she joined the Public Moral Committee, but since she herself had been a member of the track and field club (her specialty had been hurdles), there was no way she wasnt aware of the clubs' self-governing privileges.

No one will mind if we just go and take a look around, right? Trotting over once trouble has arisen means it's too late to intervene.

Even so, suggesting that kind of action this sounded like she was brimming with the desire to expand her territory by raising havoc, Tatsuya thought.

In accordance with Kanons strong request, the days patrol took the all important tour of the gymnasium. (Tatsuya was seriously troubled over the necessity of accompanying her.)

In relation to the school grounds, it was the second building if you came from the entrance.

By sheer coincidence, today was the Kenjutsu clubs practice day.

The older Shiba. Thats a different girl than the one you usually bring when you watch us.

Please dont talk like Im a playboy.

Whether he was serious or joking was hard to tell from the tone of his voice but Tatsuya thought he felt the jest was at least partly serious the one who had come to talk to him was Kirihara.

Really, Kirihara-kun. Isnt saying stuff like that rude to Chiyoda-san? Because Chiyoda-san is serious about Isori-kun.

Well, if thats the way it is, its okay.

The one whose outburst eased Kanons discomfort and made Tatsuya breathe a deep sigh of relief was Sayaka.

The reason Sayaka of the Kendo Club was participating in the Kenjutsu clubs practice wasnt so that they could use the club hour to date.

Since the spring incident, the sports clubs who used magic and the sports who didnt felt they had to increase opportunities for mutual interaction between themselves. Especially with the clubs that were basically the same, sports clubs whose only difference was the rule about whether magic could be used or not in competition had taken it upon themselves to bridge the gap by undertaking positive actions; thus, the current trend was born.

The Kendo club and the Kenjutsu club pioneered the trend. Sayaka and Kirihara were the first to use that excuse that is, they were the first participants to take part in a mutual exchange program.

Therefore, this means these two are not practicing together just because they like each other.

Enough gossip.

Tatsuya, despite Sayakas support(?), was still getting the stink eye from Kirihara, so he explained the situation.

Chief Watanabe ordered us to go together.

Although what he said was true, it would have been better to act as if he didnt need to excuse his behavior. Volunteering information like this made it seem like he was using his job to cover up immoral behavior.

Eh, then that rumor was true.

Kirihara not only unexpectedly readily believed him, but made a meaningful comment.

A rumor?

Oh, Shiba-kun doesnt know?

The rumor about Chiyoda becoming the next Public Moral Chief and Chief Watanabe making the rounds to get it approved. Frankly, dont you think that girl having to make the rounds to get it approved is such a tiresome thing for her to do?

Tatsuya realized the rumor Sayaka and Kirihara were announcing tag-team fashion was completely true, but in the face of this spectacle, he chose silence.

Its just like they said it was. Its Chiyoda, so they've got to make an exception. Because Watanabe-senpai really likes Chiyoda. In order to be able to appoint Chiyoda-san, who has no experience, as her successor, she has to make a lot of effort.

Even though Tatsuya didnt say anything, they didnt stop adding to the heap.

Hmm, that girl not only looks like a Takarazuka (A famous all female acting troupe where women play all the roles even the male ones in love scenes), but she thinks like one, too, eh? Well if Chiyoda becomes chief shell certainly make quite a picture.

The Girls Opera, since the beginning of the modern era, could be called a traditional theatrical entertainment, so Tatsuya didnt feel that thinks like a Takarazuka was a particularly dishonorable appraisal, but it seemed that Kanons sensibilities reached a different conclusion.

Oh, youre treating not just me but Mari-san as lesbians Kirihara-kun, arent you very brave.

Wait a minute! Behind Kanons back, as if someone was painting Acala (A fierce guardian deity in Buddhism portrayed with an aura of fire), an aura of fire rose up. (To be accurate, it was an explosion of violently charged psion particles.)

I never said lesbian!

Despite the fact that in terms of simple power, Kanon was rumored to be number one among the second years, and the fact that she also had great rage on her side, Kirihara waved his head and fist excitedly.

No problem.

At the violently strong Kanons pronouncement, Tatsuya breathed a deep sigh. His right hand made a swift light thrust.

Huhh!

With an out of pitch screech, the violent dance of psion particles subsided. Wh-What did you do?

From her position sunken down on the floor, the red-faced Kanon was using both of her scalding eyes to glare at Tatsuya, the cause of her minor indignity.

That was more effective than expected. Truthfully, I thought he was putting me on about pleasure points, but...

It was Yakumos deceitful Tenketsujutsu (Probably blind spot technique).

Located on the back are some spots that cause pleasant feelingshe was just taught them this morning. He used a thrust with his index finger on one after he watched Kanon get increasingly red faced. As she listened to his monologue, he modified his facial expression.

Chiyoda-senpai, what would happen if Public Moral members went around starting their own personal brawl?

Aah but he...

There is no 'but he'. Okay, after the occurrence of sexual harassment, its best to have the Disciplinary Committee conduct a trial. As a general rule, the testimony of a Public Moral Committee member can be considered independent evidence.

Oi?

In the confusion brought on by the swift change in the status quo, Kirihara kept out of it; nonetheless Tatsuya and Kanon didnt take their eyes off of each other.

O K A Y? Will you please restrain yourself from acting like a pot boiling over.

Understood

The sulky faced Kanon was too busy averting her eyes to be aware of Sayakas mutter of doesn't what you just did count as sexual harassment, too?

Now that you mention it, isn't the Student Council election coming up real soon?

At last, the chaotic situation had subsided. In order to move from the talk of the Public Moral succession, Sayaka had brought up this topic for the second time today (at least for Tatsuya). To keep any club members from putting fuel on the fire, Sayaka hospitably introduced the perfect water cooler gossip topic.

At the end of the month, right. Yeah, Id call that real soon.

Kirihara responded to Sayakas question. Ive heard its going to be a one-on- one match between Hattori-kun and Nakajou-san.

Paying no attention to the difference between first and second course, Kanon quickly joined her fellow second years conversation.

Nope, Hattori isnt doing it.

For Tatsuya the dj vu conversation had been broken up by the revelation of a new fact.

Oh, really?

It looked like Kiriharas words were a surprise to Kanon.

Yep, that Hattori is going to succeed the chief of Club Management. I heard it from him myself that he wasnt going to take part in the election.

Hmmm, Hattori-kun however its proper. Club Management cant be done by anybody without brute strength.

Kanon accepted Kiriharas answer with a proper nod.

He could see what they were saying. The Club Management Group certainly had a more violent image than the Student Council, Tatsuya thought.

Even under normal circumstances, scouting for club members, taking space for club activities and the like caused many inevitable disputes. Thanks to Katsutos glare, great big riots hadnt happened, but an ordinary person couldnt do the same thing.

However Tatsuya thought,

This meant that of the strongest candidates for Student Council President, both would not take part in the election.

Just who is going to be the next Student Council President

After the patrol was over, homeward bound. Miyuki had just finished with the Student Council.

Leo, Erika, Mizuki, Honoka, and Shizuku were done with club activities. Mikihiko was done with his independent training in the practice room.

It had been a while since Tatsuya could mingle with his usual circle. They crowded around a table in a coffee shop that was on the way to the station.

And in nearly no time the topic became the upcoming election. Hmmm to tell the truth, a little unreliable.

Leo gave a cold appraisal of Azusa. But her true abilities tower over others.

I believe its better to have a gentle person as Student Council President. Shizuku and Mizuki seemed to be members of the Support Azusa party. Anyway, the possibility of Hattori-senpai has completely disappeared, right? This was a repeated inquiry of Erika.

Aah, it seems like he himself has told others about it so there doesnt seem to be a way to be mistaken about it. Even the Student Council President cant steal the person who is the next successor to the Club Management Group Leader.

Tatsuya replied with an affirmative.

Thats true I dont believe even those people could stand against chief Juumonji.

Countless nods of yes, yes came from Erikas side.

Therefore, after all, Nakajou-senpai is the only possible person who can become a candidate.

Mizuki returned to the topic of the next Student Council President.

But, she herself has said she doesnt want to do it, right? Okay, Miyuki, become a candidate!

Wait, Erika, what nonsense are you spouting?

Miyukis eyes widened in response to Erikas surprising remark.

But, unexpectedly, it seemed that Erika was really taken with her own suggestion.

Its not like theres any regulation prohibiting first years from becoming Student Council President, right? In the recent Nine Schools Competition, Miyuki not only took part in the Newcomers Icicle Break, but battled against second and third years in Mirage Bat and won. I think your true power and popularity make you perfect.

Dont say such nonsense. In general, a high school students true power cannot only be measured by magic power?

If its scholarship, we have Tatsuya here. Once you become Student Council President, you can appoint anyone as staff.

Mizuki entered support for Erikas position in Miyuki and Erikas back and forth conversation.

Yeah, thats right. President Saegusa was getting rid of the first course only limit.

Even Mizuki

It was a superficially chiding remark, but a waver could be felt in Miyukis voice.

Yeah, yeah. Thats right, if you were president, you could head hunt Tatsuya- kun from the Public Moral Committee .

At Erikas Mephistopheles-like (a young girl version) whisper, Miyuki visibly trembled.

Conversely, wouldnt it be okay if Tatsuya became Student council president? Oh, that sounds interesting.

As childhood friends, they didnt compete with each other, but this time Mikihiko blew Erikas outrageous idea out of the water with one of his own.

While Leo gazed around blankly at these evil plots, Tatsuya asserted, Thats impossible.

Certainly, if it was Miyuki there might be enough support for the idea to make it happen, but I could not collect enough ballots.

However, Shizuku had a different opinion.

But, Tatsuya-san, you took a major role in the Nine Schools Competition, No, Shizuku I was part of the backstage crew for the victory and only competed in one event. Its said that the work of those who work behind the scenes can not be comprehended if youre viewing the front.

Once again, Tatsuya denied the possibility of being elected, but Honoka raised her voice in a fervent rebuttal.

Still, if Tatsuya-san was ever placed on the ballot, I would absolutely vote for him!

Me too Onii-sama. If Onii-sama ever ran for office, I would campaign for you by distributing leaflets or anything else you wanted me to do.

Surrounded on both sides by Miyuki and Honoka, who were subtly competing over who was more enthusiastic, Tatsuya realized he had a slight headache.

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