Uneasy daily life

Candidate +1.

“Alright, you were all quite quiet when I mentioned this last week, but this Monday, three of you came right away…” Hiratsuka Shizuka complained, letting the white shadow off the hook for now, and then looked around and asked, “Is there anyone else who wants to be the executive committee chairman?”

Bai Ying raised her hand and said, "Teacher! I also want to be the executive committee chairperson!"

"Okay, it seems there aren't any more."

Hiratsuka Shizuka scratched her head, looked at the three of them, and said, "If it was just a momentary impulse, I'll give you a chance to put your hands down. Don't feel embarrassed—look at this shameless guy, do you still need to feel embarrassed?"

Bai Ying nodded repeatedly and said, "That's right. Compared to me, you are still far inferior. If you are ashamed of yourselves, you should sit down as soon as possible. I will reluctantly take on the role of the executive committee chairman."

The three of them were suddenly met with enthusiastic gazes from the executive committee members.

Hmm... anyone is fine, just don't let the haters get involved, right?

Yukino Yukinoshita (Mai) felt something subtle. When she raised her hand to speak just now, the looks she received were more surprised and strange than supportive and approving.

The advantage is mine! How could a mere snow-covered creature possibly defeat me?!

Yumiko Miura persists in the competition.

"Uncle Bai, you're not an executive committee member, so you can't run for executive committee chairman..."

Chitanda Eru is seriously correcting the 'elder's' remarks.

"This is truly..."

Hiratsuka Shizuka rolled up her sleeves, preparing to clear the area.

"Isn't this a good thing?"

Bai Ying put her hands down, sat up obediently, and analyzed logically and reasonably: "Since there are multiple candidates, we should adopt a democratic election method. We can't let the executive committee members vote to decide the candidates immediately. We can also give the candidates some time to prepare, and then vote to decide after tomorrow's meeting."

"It's really kind of you to speak like a human being."

Hiratsuka Shizuka adopted the plan and immediately said, "Then the executive committee chairman will decide tomorrow. Do you have any suggestions for the next competition? There are still quite a few missing items in the process that need to be filled."

"Teacher, I have it."

Chitanda Eru raised her hand.

Hiratsuka Shizuka silently looked at the white figure next to Chitanda Eru, as if she were seeing the man behind Emperor Xian of Han.

"Chitanda, please speak."

Chitanda Eru picked up the prepared script and read it aloud in a serious tone: "I propose holding a paper airplane competition to improve students' thinking and hands-on skills, broaden their horizons, and convey a spirit of calmness and perseverance..."

students:"……"

Hiratsuka Shizu: "..."

clap clap!

Bai Ying is clapping and cheering for her niece.

Hiratsuka Shizuka steadied herself on the podium to avoid slipping: "Chitanda, how does a paper airplane contest develop thinking and practical skills?!"

As Bai Shu expected.

Chitanda Eru looked at the corresponding entry and replied, "How to fold a paper airplane, and what kind of paper airplane can fly farther, involves materials science, physics, mathematics, and meteorology, which can naturally train thinking and hands-on skills."

"?"

Hiratsuka Shizuka's cheek twitched slightly: "That broadened horizons and perspective..."

As Bai Shu had expected.

Chitanda Eru answered clearly and logically, "Teacher, you can search online for information about paper airplane competitions. There are many entries covering everything from elementary to high school, and paper airplanes even hold a place in world records. Such a rare and interesting activity can certainly broaden your horizons and knowledge."

Hiratsuka Shizuka didn't believe it, so she took out her phone and searched it on the spot, then put the phone down with a dark face.

I've really learned something new; there are so many oddballs in the world!

"That calm, resilient spirit..."

This was exactly what Uncle Bai expected.

Chitanda Eru said with great admiration, "How far a paper airplane can fly inevitably involves uncontrollable weather factors, which is to say, luck plays a part. Perhaps those with determination will succeed, perhaps you exhaust your efforts and the paper airplane returns to its original path, resulting in a negative score, or perhaps you prepare hastily and still win first place... Uncle Bai believes that this kind of situation can temper a person's spirit, allowing them to gain insights and greatly enhance their realm..."

Hiratsuka Shizuka, who was leaning on the podium, wanted to pull it up and crush the white figure.

Their ideas are getting more and more outrageous, and their reasoning is becoming more and more eloquent.

……

Service/Assistance Department, Activity Room.

"The paper airplane contest doesn't require much budget; a line drawn with chalk is enough. Such a cost-effective suggestion was actually shelved by the teacher and not approved!"

The white figure pounded the table in accusation.

“Compared to the paper airplane contest, Yuki’s matter is more important!” Yui Yuigahama said, “If Yuki were to run for executive committee chairperson…”

"No! The paper airplane competition is clearly more important!"

"Xiaoxue's election is important!"

"Paper airplane!"

"Little Snow!"

Yui Yuigahama's heartfelt sincerity—Shiro, really! Now is a great opportunity, let's give Yuki some advice!

In other words, this is called wingman assistance...

Bai Ying sneered, "Fine! Will you vote for Miura or Yukino? State your answer, Executive Committee Member, Deadly Chef!"

Ga——!

The wingman crashed.

"Huh?!" Yui Yuigahama suddenly paused, patted her ear, and asked, "Shiro, what did you just call Yuki?"

Bai Ying pronounced clearly, "Yukino."

"..." Hachiman Hikigaya closed his light novel, looking up in shock. "Um, Captain, calling someone by their first name is generally considered a sign of closeness. Except for some overly enthusiastic people who need to be outgoing, abruptly calling someone by their first name can be seen as being too familiar..."

Hmm? Why does Yukinoshita seem so indifferent? What's going on between them behind the scenes?

Bai Ying said knowingly, "You mean—you have a friend?"

Hachiman Hikigaya coughed: "I have a friend who, before he even grasped this point, called out someone's name along with others, and was given a strange look by that person for quite a while, so it's best to be cautious about these kinds of things..."

"Indeed, we should consult the person in charge."

The white figure turned to look at the aloof Yukino Yukinoshita (Mai): "Hey~ Yukino~ Yukinoshita~ which name do you think is better?"

"The form of address doesn't mean anything. Being overly familiar might work for someone like Goto, but it doesn't really matter to me."

Yukino Yukinoshita (Mai) crossed her arms and said calmly, "So, you can continue to call me Hero—let's leave the matter of addressing him here. As for running for Executive Committee Chairperson, does Haku-kun have any suggestions?"

"I suggest you withdraw from the election immediately and cast your vote for my niece, Eru."

Upon hearing this, the three looked at the white figure with a strange expression.

There is a traitor here.

Chapter Twenty-One: Three Methods of Election

"What are you looking at me doing?"

Bai Ying retorted confidently, "Deadly Chef, would you vote for Yukino?"

"Ahem!" Yui Yuigahama coughed and answered firmly, "Of course I'll vote for Yuki!"

"it is good!"

Bai Ying gave a thumbs-up in encouragement, stood up and said, "I'll go suggest to Miura right now, ask her to let you vote for her, and help you experience the cutthroat world of popular people..."

"noob--!"

Yui Yuigahama slammed her fist on the table in exasperation.

"Alright, it's your freedom to vote for whomever you want, Yui. It has nothing to do with anything else, so don't overthink it." Yukino Yukinoshita (Mai) reassured Yui Yuigahama, and said with a smile, "You scheming white fungus, let's talk about serious matters, stop teasing Yui."

Yui Yuigahama froze, her eyes widening slightly, then suddenly hugged Yukino Yukinoshita tightly, nuzzling against her: "Yukino is right! Hehehe~"

"?"

Yukino Yukinoshita (Mai) was confused. What did I say that would make her happy?

Hmm? Could it be a problem with how we address each other?

"Running for executive committee chairperson, huh..." Hachiman Hikigaya quipped. "Why does Yukinoshita suddenly want to do this? Is there some kind of request?"

Yukino Yukinoshita (Mai) said, "Can't I genuinely want to run for executive committee chairperson?"

Hachiman Hikigaya stopped flipping through the light novel. Yukinoshita? Group activities? Genuine participation? He couldn't help but cough: "First, let's rule out the possibility that you want to contribute to the group and actively participate in group activities."

"After all, a hero's goal is to change the world. What does changing the world require? Power," the white figure said meaningfully. "I advise you to be careful. Yukino is petty. Be careful not to become a slave to the executive committee, with heavier tasks and bigger scapegoats than anyone else, like carrying mineral water..."

Hachiman Hikigaya scoffed, "It's just carrying bottled water, right? I'm still got the stamina."

As someone who's usually invisible and participates in group activities, I'm quite experienced at doing odd jobs, so carrying water is nothing...

Bai Ying sneered, "Carry them one bottle at a time."

Hikigaya Hachiman: "..."

As expected of a minister, he has one inhuman method after another.

"It's a pity that Bai Jun didn't become an executive committee member, otherwise I could have made you carry bottled water one by one."

Yukino Yukinoshita (Mai) sighed with feigned regret, steer the conversation back on track: "What are your thoughts on the election, Haku-kun? If it's about campaigning for Chitanda, you must have some ideas, right?"

"In my opinion, there are three tricks to winning a campaign. No matter which one you use, you can easily shake up the situation. If we really have to talk about it... among the three, you do have the advantage."

Bai Ying stroked his chin, his tone deep.

"The advantage is mine?" Yukino Yukinoshita (Mai) was quite self-aware. "Miura is very popular, and Chitanda is not bad either. During the school trip, Chitanda was busy running around and left a lot of impression. Compared to her, I don't seem to have any advantage, do I?"

“Superficial. Let me explain in detail. You just need to call your dad and hint that he should lend a hand, emphasizing that you are capable, but you lack connections, so the voting and election mechanism is not in your favor. As a member of parliament, your older brother can easily launch a crushing attack by exerting a little effort from above.”

Bai Ying spoke eloquently, revealing the darker side of society: "For example, if the vote is anonymous, they can manipulate the system to pre-select you as the executive committee chairman. This way, the news won't leak and damage your reputation, yet you'll still achieve your goal—a win-win situation! That's what they call having connections at the top..."

Yukino Yukinoshita (Mai) rolled her eyes: "Next."

"If Yukino doesn't want to use her older brother's words, then start preparing your speech. The people with voting rights are the executive committee members of each class. You can promise to agree to some of their proposals for competitions, and promise some conditions that meet their wishes during your speech. Although you are relatively isolated in terms of interpersonal relationships, the trust others have in you is another matter. Exchange promises for votes, and once you have the power, whether you fulfill them or not will depend on the situation. This trick is called a blank check..."

Yukino Yukinoshita (Mai) understood immediately and gave a chilling smile: "Let me guess what Haku-kun's third move is. It's not going to be to persuade candidates to withdraw, is it?"

"Good comprehension."

Bai Ying clapped her hands and said, "If you are willing to support my paper airplane competition, I will persuade my niece to withdraw from the election and tell you about Miura's weaknesses, so that you can force Miura to back down and be promoted directly to the chairman of the executive committee."

Hachiman Hikigaya couldn't help but complain, "This is just an election for the executive committee. The minister's methods are too ruthless and against the natural order. Let's just forget about it."

"Mmm!" Yui Yuigahama, who had been stunned, came to her senses and immediately nodded in agreement.

"Defeating your opponent only requires fair and square means." Yukino Yukinoshita (Mai) smiled slightly, having a clever plan in mind. "It should be almost here..."

Bai Ying frowned, suddenly realizing that she had overlooked something.

bang bang.

"Please come in."

"excuse me."

Mai Sakurajima (Wahana) walked in with a smile on her face, but for some reason, her smile seemed a little stiff, and she exuded an aura of exhaustion.

She glanced at her sister, whose skin was covered in snow, with a hint of resentment.

At lunchtime, what happened to the promise that because I'm often away from school, I don't have many friends? What happened to the promise that because of my idol status, my classmates rarely bother me? What happened to the promise that this is a top-tier high school for college entrance exams, and all the students are academic geniuses, so it's impossible for them to be fans of celebrities?

Sakurajima Mai (Wahana) thought to herself as she walked over, pulled up a chair, resisted the urge to slump onto the conference table, and sat up straight.

"Mai, why do you look so drained?"

Bai Ying asked with a worried expression, "Could it be that you're falling behind in your studies and are starting to show signs of becoming a poor student?"

"..."

Sakurajima Mai (Wahana) felt slightly guilty, but denied it without changing her expression: "That's not true."

Academic studies are also a problem.