146 – Ballot Paper
Haruna was seen warming up. We were building our spirits ahead of the women’s relay race.
“Fighting, Haruna~!”
“Haruna, the cutest in the world!”
“Wow! “Wow!”
On the other side, Harudan is shouting hard.
It was a fan club comprised not only of male students but also female students.
“Ehehehe….”
Haruna shyly waved her hand in that direction.
Then they went berserk and shouted even louder.
It’s noisy.
While I was watching the scene with a feeling of disapproval for some reason, I saw her looking around her and heading somewhere.
“Huh?”
Ah! Then her eyes opened wide and Haruna ran straight towards me.
“Minsu!”
“Oh, yes.”
“I’ll run and come back.”
“Uh. Go for it.”
As I cheered, Haruna smiled.
Then I saw her heading to her seat.
“You seem to be in a good mood. Boy.”
“No, that’s not true.”
“There is no need to lie. “I can clearly see the corners of her mouth turning up.”
Then there is nothing to say.
Elena, who carried me, did not do anything in particular to lock me in or hide me in her warehouse.
Rather, what she did was sit me down in a place where she could easily see me.
He came to the place where the faculty and staff usually sit and rest, where a tent was spread out and chairs were laid out, and he made me sit down.
So Haruna was able to find me quickly.
“Hey, Elena.”
“Yes. Boy.”
“What does the winning product you mentioned earlier mean?”
She spoke calmly.
“You will find out soon enough.”
At that moment, the whistle sounded.
The female students start running.
Looking behind her, Haruna was waiting for a player to come running soon.
She looked at the figure with utmost concentration.
“Ah… !”
I exclaimed without realizing it.
After receiving her baton, Haruna started running.
“Ah… oh….”
However, she was noticeably slow.
Passing by, overtaking her one by one. Nevertheless, Haruna closed her eyes tightly and ran as fast as she could.
“You can’t close your eyes…” “
It was unfortunate that she didn’t have a partner, but that didn’t mean he could help her get out of her lane and run back inside her in a panic.
In the end, her last rank was 8th.
Who placed Haruna last?
She finally succeeded in reaching her goal and bent down, panting.
“Fighting, Haruna~!”
“It’s okay to come in last~!!”
“Cheer up, Luna-chan!”
Nevertheless, her ranking seemed to have no meaning, and her support for her grew even stronger.
“Ehehehe….”
She smiled as if she was embarrassed and awkwardly raised her V-shape.
“Aww, so cute~!”
“You’re the best, Haruna!”
I see. A pretty girl becomes a picture no matter what she does.
Rather, it feels like sympathy votes are pouring in.
Haruna trudged over and stood in front of me.
“hehehe… I ended up in last place….”
She mumbled and scratched her cheek, as if trying to hide her embarrassment with a smile.
“I felt like such a fool, didn’t I?”
I placed my hand on her head as she blamed herself.
“That can’t be possible. “She played so hard.”
I patted her lightly and comforted her.
“Good job. “It was really cool.”
“Really?”
Only then did she lower her head and purse her lips.
“Then I would like to give you an award.”
“Award?”
Haruna stretched out her arms and hugged me.
Nuzzling her head against her chest.
“Ha, Haruna?”
“Uh, yes.”
As she stood, she looked full of energy again, rubbing her cheek as much as she could.
“Yes! “Charged!”
It wouldn’t matter if it was used for fast charging.
As she returned, I waved her hand and sat down in her seat.
“…… “The boy has no qualms with Ms. Haruna.”
“What is it?”
“When dealing with other people, I don’t comfort or touch others lightly.”
“That’s right, Haruna is my girlfriend.”
If you treat others like this without any hesitation, that is a problem.
“…… “You mean girlfriend?”
“Yes. A romantic relationship.”
“Then it doesn’t matter if the other person is your lover.”
Of course.
While she was feeling that way, she remembered the plan she had discussed with Seo-ah.
The ‘harem’ thing was something I took for granted in creative works, but when I was in my shoes, it just felt awkward.
When I thought of myself taking it for granted and laughing like the heroines, I felt a sense of strangeness for no reason.
If a harem relationship arises surrounding me, should I just accept it?
Would it be okay if I could spend her life with them calmly, as if I were the next Yuuki?
“You seem to have a lot on your mind.”
Elena spoke as if she was observing me.
“Yes. “It’s my weakness.”
“I don’t think so.”
Elena said.
“If the boy accepts the conclusion he came to after thinking about it and moves forward properly. “That will be the boy’s greatest advantage.”
She said so.
There was no conclusion for me yet.
Afterwards, I gave a high five to Shiraishi, who took first place in the 100M run.
In the borrowing race, a senior student suddenly took my hand and led me up to the podium. The paper he showed me had ‘Blonde Girl’ written on it, causing me to break out in a sweat and other incidents.
In the meantime, voting for Miss Sakuraba was still going on.
I also took my turn and moved my body appropriately during horseback riding or soccer games.
The sun was already setting.
“Now… ! “This moment has finally come!”
Shiraishi, standing on the podium, shouted to the students surrounding the playground.
Students who had already voted cheered.
“Thank you all for your hard work at the sports day! Now all that remains is to announce Miss Sakuraba’s results!”
They say that the voting results and performances at sports competitions are added to the score to announce the results.
I don’t know specifically how performance in sports competitions is added to scores.
Because Mr. Yanase, a faculty member, had no occasion to participate in sports competitions.
If we were to look purely at rankings and outstanding performance, Takase-senpai would have an overwhelming advantage.
“But they’re still counting the voting results? Everyone, please wait a moment!”
The gathered fans of each candidate are buzzing.
I wanted to leave at this point, but I couldn’t run away because Elena was next to me.
“Can I sit next to you?”
At that time, Mr. Yanase sat next to me.
“Ah, teacher.”
“hehehe. “I’m looking forward to the results.”
She said with a light smile.
“I kept watching in the counseling room.”
“Is that so?”
“Yes. “I’ve never had such fun sports competition.”
She had a bright expression on her face, as if she was truly happy.
“I thought it was a good thing I came to this academy.”
The cause of death for Kotomi Yanase was murder by a stalker.
Looking at her with her happy appearance and talking to her kindly, I felt a little ashamed of myself for thinking like this.
It was inevitable that questions would arise.
Because she did not offer any resistance.
She was just smiling even as the stalker strangled her.
Yes, like now.
Remembering that, I couldn’t say that I had a complete understanding of Kotomi Yanase.
“Now… ! While you wait, I, Akira Shiraishi, will sing one of her songs for you!”
At that time, Elena said, “Ah….” A panicked voice was heard.
“Lady. That….”
Despite Elena’s embarrassed gesture as she stretched out her hand, she began to sing.
And that too without accompaniment.
As for Shiraishi, she looked great as a theater actress, so it seemed like I wasn’t the only one who had the stereotype that she might also be good at singing without knowing it.
Shiraishi’s metallic sound rang out through the speakers at a tearing volume.
What if this affects the Miss Sakuraba election?
She was seriously tone deaf to the point where there was such concern.
***
“Come on! “It’s finally time to announce the results!”
Shiraishi exclaimed with a very satisfied expression after singing excitedly as if no one had pointed this out to her before.
The audience, who had endured the horror of the concert, finally regained their energy when the time came and raised their voices in support.
“Everyone please be quiet!”
Shiraishi shouted, extending her index finger and raising it as if to pierce the sky.
Before I knew it, Elena had disappeared from my side and went up to her podium and handed her her envelope.
Suddenly, the surroundings became dark and a bright light was shining on the podium.
“Now… ! This year’s Miss Sakuraba is the honorary winner!”
Shiraishi opened the envelope, took out a small piece of paper, and looked at its contents.
“Oh my.”
Shiraishi muttered softly and looked at the audience.
What is that reaction?
“Surprise! Surprisingly, it’s a tie!”
No way.
“First place is Haruna Kato!”
With a bang, a large light illuminated Haruna.
“And Eri Takase!”
The senior was also sitting quietly wiping his sweat.
“Lastly, I, Akira Shiraishi, recorded the same score!”
Does this make sense?
Shiraishi claps his hands.
There was a moment of silence among the audience.
“Now, everyone, please give us a round of applause!”
As Shiraishi shouted, cheers and applause slowly rang out from everywhere.
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Looking to the side, Mr. Yanase was clapping his hands in admiration.
“This is truly amazing!”
Shiraishi greeted Haruna and Senpai as they came up to the stage, shouting out loud.
Is it really possible to understand this conclusion?
I was shocked and appalled, but cheers rang out around me.
“I really can’t help it!”
I saw Haruna and Senpai standing next to Shiraishi who was shouting like that.
An event to select the best girl in the academy. Being conscious of that, it seemed like no one was lacking anything.
It’s just a difference in taste, and there’s nothing lacking in either one.
The cheering team was happy that their candidate won.
Anyway, since we won, does that mean that’s enough?
I watched blankly as they each gave their acceptance speech.
“hahahaha. “It’s a shame.”
Yanase spoke with an expression that did not seem regretful at all.
And I got up.
“Huh? “Where are you going?”
I answered her question vaguely.
“Wait… “I have someone to look for.”
***
I returned to the classroom and packed my bag.
When I looked at the window, Miss Sakuraba’s results had already been announced.
Whoa.
I take a breath and rub my forehead.
It could be said that discussing with Elena in advance was a good choice.
She is a nanny who puts Shiraishi first.
When Shiraishi was not chosen in this election, she was worried about the hurt she would receive.
To be precise, Shiraishi sees the man who dances a folk dance with another woman and promises her future.
So I gathered courage and approached.
I explained my plan and convinced Miss Sakuraba that the results would be as I wanted.
Of course, manipulation is a bad thing.
However, it is not about electing a president.
This is just a simple event and there is no impact even if you win.
So, it wouldn’t be a bad thing to use this time for them.
Okay, I didn’t do anything particularly bad.
“Hanseo.”
His voice was heard along with the sound of the classroom door opening.
“Huh? What.”
Minsu Kim entered the classroom and stood in front of me.
“Why did you come? “You shouldn’t be here.”
I tried my best to create a situation where I could create a harem.
The man who came to me out of nowhere looked at me with a complicated expression.
“Now go to your sisters. And since this has come to an end, we all come to the conclusion that we should date together.”
This is the end.
Anyway, their conclusions will be the same.
They must have been waiting for this opportunity somewhere in their hearts.
Just then, an opportunity arose to confirm each other’s feelings and lead a good relationship.
So, if they create their own relationship like this, it will be complete.
“I know you worked hard.”
He said.
“If you understand, why don’t you go quickly? “What man would refuse to be spoon-fed like this?”
But the man did not move from there.
“Quickly. “Your sisters are probably looking for you by now.”
I urged him, but he shook his head.
And then he said.
“I’m sorry, but I’ll decline this kind of harem.”
“What?”
He reached into his pocket, took out a piece of paper from his pocket and put it down.
“I will create my own harem.”
It was a ballot.
No one’s name was written in it.