Practical teaching, all I want is your reward.

Clearly, both Horikita Manabu and Tachibana Akane believe that Suzuki Toru doesn't have much energy or strength to deal with Nagumo Masashi at this stage.

After all, the competition among first graders hasn't fully begun yet, and getting involved in the battles of the older grades too early would be counterproductive.

“Senior, I still think you should accept these personal points.” Suzuki Tetsu didn’t care about their opinions; the two of them didn’t have many desires and weren’t worth his special attention.

Well, compared to Horikita Manabu, his younger sister deserves more attention.

Upon hearing Suzuki Toru's words, Horikita Manabu frowned and asked in confusion, "You should know very well that you have already met my requirements, so why waste your personal points?"

In response, Toru Suzuki calmly replied, "Because I need a spot in the student council, a spot that anyone can join."

Akane was stunned for a moment, realizing that she couldn't understand what he was saying. Who did he want to join the student council?

“Okay.” Horikita Manabu gave Suzuki Toru a deep look. “The deadline is the end of this month. The student council selection list will be announced next month.”

Suzuki Tetsu finally smiled. With the deal settled, the next step was cooperation.

"If I have something I'd like to ask you for help regarding matters that might involve sensitive areas at school, would you be willing to help?"

Horikita Manabu was silent for a moment: "Is this why you came to me?"

"It's just cooperation." Suzuki Toru smiled slightly.

"I'll decide whether or not to help you depending on the situation."

"I am deeply grateful, senior."

After exchanging contact information, Toru Suzuki transferred one million personal points to Manabu Horikita's account without hesitation.

Just after the transfer was completed, Suzuki Toru suddenly asked out of the blue, "By the way, does senpai have a younger sister?"

Upon hearing this, Tachibana Akane's eyes widened.

"Hey, president, you actually have a younger sister?"

Horikita Manabu was slightly taken aback, and looked Suzuki Toru up and down again: "You've met Suzune?"

"I've seen her, but I find it a bit strange. She's clearly the senior's younger sister, so why isn't she in Class A?" Suzuki Tetsu didn't think he was lying, after all, he had seen Horikita Suzune from afar at the club information session.

After a moment of silence, Horikita said, "She lacks certain aptitudes in some areas, so it's not surprising that she's not in Class A."

Suzuki Toru's eyes gleamed: "Aren't you going to help your own sister, senpai?"

Upon hearing this, Horikita Manabu frowned and said, "Is Suzune really worth your attention?"

"I'm just curious about what you think, senior."

"Even if I am the president of the student council, it is not a reason for me to abuse my power for personal gain. I will not do anything unnecessary."

"I see."

Having said that, Suzuki Tetsuya was about to leave, but unexpectedly Horikita Manabu called him back.

"Suzuki, I have one last question," Horikita Manabu said, his eyes gleaming. "What is your purpose in wanting to join the student council?"

I've said a lot, but not a single sentence has been about Toru Suzuki himself.

Even now, Horikita Manabu still can't figure out what this freshman is thinking or what his purpose is.

The more this happened, the more serious Horikita Manabu's expression became. Suzuki Toru was too outstanding, which made him very worried.

Suzuki Tetsu silently met Horikita Manabu's gaze. Was he afraid that he would become the next Nagumo Masaru?

In just a moment, he gave his answer.

"I need the student council."

After saying this, Toru Suzuki left the student council office.

Akane Tachibana was a little angry; this first-year student was really too rude!

And what do you mean I need the student council? It's like I'm buying a handy hammer from a convenience store!

"President, I think it's necessary to properly discipline this freshman. His words and actions need to be corrected appropriately!" Akane Tachibana said angrily.

"Why are you so angry with him?" Horikita asked.

"Because, because he always acts like I'm something special!"

"Ju, is it possible that he needs this kind of overwhelming momentum to intimidate us?"

"What do you mean?"

Horikita Manabu did not answer Tachibana Akane's question, but sighed deeply. There was Minami Miyabi in the second year, and now a freshman who should not be underestimated has arrived in the first year. What will happen in the future?

Just as I was about to continue my work in the student council, I suddenly heard someone knocking on the door again.

Looking up, I saw a student standing at the door. He was not only bald, but he also had no eyebrows, which was extremely rare.

"Excuse me, I am Kohei Katsuragi from Class 1-A. I would like to apply to join the student council. Here is my application form."

Horikita was taken aback. It was another student from Class A. Were all the students in Class A this year outstanding?

The thought flashed through his mind, and he suppressed his emotions.

"Please come in."

Before long, Horikita Manabu became disappointed in Katsuragi Kohei.

This student is also very talented, but when compared with Toru Suzuki, he seems rather ordinary and lacks the latter's wow factor.

"Let's stay outside for now and observe for a while," Horikita Manabu thought to himself.

Chapter Twenty-Four: Ichinose's Worries and Fears

Having just left the student council office, Suzuki Toru hadn't walked far when he spotted a familiar figure.

Katsuragi Yasuhei.

The other person was clearly taken aback, not expecting to see him here.

"Good afternoon," Suzuki Toru greeted him. "Is Katsuragi-kun also planning to join the student council?"

He had intended to ask him why he was there, but the man spoke first, catching Katsuragi Kohei off guard. He nodded instinctively.

Sakayanagi Arisu's performance today was so outstanding that it made Katsuragi Kohei feel a sense of crisis, especially since he himself had thoughts about the student council.

So he immediately prepared the application form and rushed to the student union.

Who knew I'd run into Toru Suzuki in a place like this?

"Looks like I got there first. Sorry, I've already been hired. Good luck to you too." Suzuki Toru seemed to have read his thoughts and smiled encouragingly.

Katsuragi Kohei's expression was strange. Although he hadn't had much contact with Suzuki Toru in his memory, Suzuki Toru shouldn't be such a gentle person.

"Thank you, but may I ask a question?" Katsuragi Kohei said, "Does the student council have any requirements for applicants?"

"Basically, it's up to the student council president to decide if it's suitable; there aren't any specific requirements," Suzuki Toru answered truthfully.

Katsuragi Kohei bowed slightly to him, as if to thank him again for his answer.

However, Katsuragi Kohei then added something else.

"Suzuki, if I may be so bold, you and Sakayanagi seem to have a good relationship. Was joining the student council at her behest?"

Is this because they're afraid he'll become a member of the Sakayanagi faction?

“This is entirely my personal opinion and has nothing to do with Sakayanagi-san.” Suzuki Tetsu smiled. “To be honest, I actually think more highly of you than Sakayanagi-san. You have a gentle nature that considers the students’ feelings, Katsuragi-san.”

Katsuragi Kohei was stunned for a moment, and Suzuki Toru did not say anything more, but walked straight past him and left the corridor.

Besides Katsuragi Kohei, there's also Ichinose Honami from Class B. The two are actually quite similar in nature, and both consider the needs of others.

The former is not very noticeable, while the latter is more prominent in this respect.

……

"That's great! Koho is really amazing! I knew the student council wouldn't refuse you!"

A cute, petite girl looked at Honami Ichinose and was genuinely happy for her, a bright smile spreading across her face and her eyes sparkling.

Seeing her smile, Honami Ichinose stiffened a little and forced a smile.

"I didn't expect the student council to have a second review. There probably aren't many extra opportunities to make amends like this," someone remarked.

"Hey, Ichinose-san, what's going on?"

"Did you really join the student council?"

"The student council probably realized they missed out on a promising future leader, so they're trying to make amends!"

Facing everyone's gaze, Honami Ichinose's eyes darted away slightly as she tried to speak as usual: "It was just a stroke of luck. I originally thought I wouldn't be able to get into the student council, and then they suddenly notified me that I had passed."

It was a lie; she had only joined the student council under duress from Nan Yunya.

Not only did she naively believe Nangumo Masaru, but she was also caught red-handed by Suzuki Toru from Class A.

Someone like her shouldn't be trusted by everyone, right?

"Hmph, I've always firmly believed that Kofumi could join the student council!" The girl instinctively tried to puff out her chest, but then noticed that the action seemed a bit indecent, and immediately stopped, her face turning red.

"Thank you, Chihiro-chan." Ichinose Honami didn't dare to look at the girl now because the girl looked somewhat like her younger sister. Seeing her reminded her of her sister and the scene from that time.

Chihiro Shirami, one of her best friends from Class B.

"Speaking of which, Ichinose, did you ask us to stay just to announce this?" a boy asked.

Today, before class, Ichinose Honami arrived at the classroom later than ever before, and inexplicably asked everyone to stay in the classroom after school, saying that she had something to announce.

His words also elicited reactions from many classmates, and for a moment, all eyes were focused on Ichinose Honami.

However, no one felt dissatisfied or complained; the students in Class B just found it strange.

Honami Ichinose took a few deep breaths, determined to do something for everyone.

"Actually, I have something very important to tell everyone, it's the truth about this school, and I think the sooner we know, the better."

Without reservation, she told everyone in the class about the conversation between Nagumo Masaru and Suzuki Toru, including her own speculations.

Halfway through the conversation, some people began to waver, and surprise could be seen on everyone's face.

After Ichinose Honami finished speaking, everyone looked at each other in silence for a long time.

The first to break the silence was a boy.

"No wonder the school is so generous; it turns out they're only being lavish in the first month."