Uneasy daily life

boom!

The door was suddenly pushed open.

The vice president looked up and saw a figure appear in front of him in the blink of an eye.

"Do you know what day it is?"

Ah, what a handsome guy...

The vice president instinctively leaned back, trying to create some distance to get a clearer view of the person who was making a face.

Oh, it's Bai Ying.

"The days when the Aid and Service Department was short of funds?" The vice president brought up the old topic again, reminiscing, "Bai's club doesn't need funds either, right? Even if that time it was to put pressure on the tennis club and resolve your club's request, the student council had a particularly troublesome time dealing with it, and several clubs were clamoring for funds..."

Bai Ying answered irrelevantly, "How long have you been a member of the student council?"

"I joined in my first year of high school."

"So you're a veteran of three reigns, my apologies for not recognizing you." Bai Ying looked around and said with great poise, "The student council has been peaceful in the past, thanks to your hard work, my dear minister."

"?"

The vice president rolled his eyes: "Your Highness is too kind. Are you here for a surprise inspection? His Majesty is not here, so please leave."

So what am I? A palace maid?

Angelina stared at the two who had suddenly started acting with dead fish eyes.

"My dear minister, it seems you're getting old and your mind is muddled. You're always preoccupied with matters of the past dynasty. What kind of behavior is this?" Bai Ying frowned slightly and said in a calm, authoritative voice, "I'm not going to read it too often. What do you think?"

“Huh? Uh…” Angelina hesitated, “Exile these remnants of the previous dynasty three thousand miles away?”

"?"

The vice president twitched his eye. "A veteran of three dynasties has become a remnant of the previous dynasty?"

"Bai, do you want to be the student council president? Just fill out the application on the school forum."

"I am not here to succeed to the throne," the white-clad figure said solemnly. "Which of these renowned figures was not a founding emperor?"

"Oh, is Bai here to rebel?" the vice president said knowingly. "The president's chair is over there, please sit wherever you like."

Bai Ying looked around: "What about the other remnants of the previous dynasty?"

"Of course I'm preparing for the college entrance exam." The vice president shrugged. "I just came back to tidy up some documents and get ready. After the student council election, I'll hand over the reins and focus on my exams. With your popularity at school, it should be easy for you to be elected president, Bai."

"Hmm? Really?" Angelina shook her head. "The officer has quite a bad reputation at school, doesn't he? He's known as a drama fanatic!"

"In principle, the student council president is elected by the students, who vote for the candidate. The one with the most votes becomes the next student council president," the vice president said with a smile. "In reality, how many people in the school do you know besides your classmates? Most students don't care about the student council at all, they don't have any dealings with it on a regular basis, and they won't vote in the student council president election. At most, they know that it exists... Becoming the student council president isn't difficult. As long as you know a lot of friends, have many connections, or people are somewhat familiar with your name, you have a high probability of being elected."

Angelina suddenly realized, "Well, the martial arts world isn't just about fighting and killing, it's about human relationships and social interactions?"

"It's not really about social skills. When it comes to being the student council president, willingness is more important than ability or social connections. Although there's a prerequisite of at least thirty nominations to run, it's not difficult for classmates to fill a spot if you want to run."

The vice president thought for a moment and said, "Given what Bai has done, most students should remember you quite well. During an election, facing several strangers, it's perfectly normal to casually cast your vote for someone you've heard of. If Bai is truly interested in running, his chances of winning are quite high..."

"What ridiculous voting and election rules! It is precisely because of such a sloppy and loose election environment that the student council lacks centralized power and can only stop at assisting teachers and managing school clubs..." Bai Ying's heavy words turned into passionate pronouncements, "I want to rebel! I want to destroy this corrupt and outdated era, I want to create a new dynasty! Rebellion is not about social niceties or wining and dining, but about killing, killing, killing!"

clap clap clap...

The vice president clapped perfunctorily: "Okay, okay, keep it up!"

“Then let’s have Senior Sister Shirowari call her out,” Bai Ying requested. “I have a brilliant campaign plan!”

"I don't know what the president is busy with either." The vice president spread his hands. "Bai, you're not planning to catch the leader first, are you? Even if you catch the patrol president, it won't make a difference. She doesn't usually get involved in anything."

A strange light flashed in Bai Ying's eyes: "You can manage things?"

Vice President: "...No way?"

"Too long to read! Seize her and get the deposed emperor to come and bail her out!"

……

Ms. Hiratsuka firmly believes in extending a helping hand to every student with problems, preventing them from drifting aimlessly, trapped in their predicaments, powerless, and gradually becoming resigned to their fate and giving up on themselves. Even if these teenage brats are somewhat rebellious, have excessive pride, and an instinctive aversion to adults, refusing help, she insists on using a firm hand to correct their awkwardness. She has never shied away from the unspoken social rules of not meddling, not causing trouble for others, and not wanting to create problems for herself. She may be a little busier, but her students may gain the opportunity to overcome their difficulties.

Today, Shizuka Hiratsuka is also helping her students.

"If other students could be like you and ask adults for help when they encounter difficulties, that would be great."

Hiratsuka Shizuka, with an unlit cigarette dangling from her lips and hands in her pockets, walked toward the student council member: "I don't need to use my fists to coerce those awkward guys into obeying."

Isshiki scratched her head and tentatively asked, "Hey, Ms. Shizuka, can we just find a reason to return the application?"

"What reason do you give for returning it?" Hiratsuka Shizuka raised an eyebrow. "You made a small mistake, and I'm giving you a reprimand?"

Isshiki Iroha smiled cutely: "Hehehe..."

Teenagers can be even more unconventional and responsible than adults.

Hiratsuka Shizuka said, "Anyway, ask the student council members how things are going. If there are other popular candidates, you won't have to worry about becoming student council president. If there's no good news from the student council, I'll take you to find a club that helps others..."

Iroha Isshiki suddenly asked, "The Service Club?"

"You know? I didn't expect that even the first-year high school students knew about that kid."

Hiratsuka Shizuka led Isshiki Iroha to the student council room door and opened it, saying, "He's been busy off-campus lately, which has made the school much quieter..."

When filming "The Corner" and "Twelve Heroes," I watched the former several times and the latter several times before I finished watching it. Senior Bai must have been dragged down by that director Nian, which is why he made such a terrible movie.

As Isshiki Iroha was pondering this, she suddenly saw her idol refresh in the student council room.

"I have reigned for three years, yet I have accomplished nothing of note, and I am deeply ashamed. Looking up at the heavens and down at the hearts of the people, I know that my reign is nearing its end, but the way of Heaven is constant, and the throne will return to the Bai family. In the past, there was the flourishing of the Cultural and Sports Festival; now, there is the courage and fortitude of those who step forward in times of crisis. The past is clear, and this is evident. When the Great Way prevails, the world is for all, and the virtuous and capable are chosen. Thus, Emperor Yao did not favor his son, and his name spread far and wide. I admire and emulate him. Now, following the example of Yao, I abdicate in favor of Bai Ying... Hmm, let's write the abdication edict like this, sign it quickly."

Bai Ying nodded in satisfaction.

Vice President: "Student Bai, this kind of thing has no practical effect. We have an election system, not a system of abdication or hereditary succession."

Bai Ying: "Everyone knows that, but something is better than nothing—if you ask someone to debate the scriptures for you, you need to have materials for the debate. You can't just debate without any material, can you?"

Angelina: "Sir, is there really anyone who will defend you?"

Hiratsuka Shizuka and Isshiki Iroha stood at the doorway, witnessing firsthand the plot to usurp the throne.

……

"Huh? You ran for student council president because people said you were good enough?"

The vice president casually handed the abdication edict to Bai Ying, trying to get rid of her. After hearing the purpose of Hiratsuka Shizuka and Isshiki Iroha's visit, she couldn't help but ask curiously, "If you don't want to participate in the election, why don't you just withdraw?"

"Huh? Doesn't that seem strange? Going back on your word and acting on a whim, that's not a good compliment."

Shiro Iroha smiled broadly, her tone tinged with emotion, and said, "It's probably because I have good relationships with a lot of people. I'm the manager of the soccer club, and I even know Hayato-senpai from the upperclassmen. So, everyone says I'm a good candidate for this election, and they even managed to gather thirty people to qualify. It wouldn't feel right if I suddenly backed out, would it? But I really don't want to be the student council president, so is there any way to resolve this naturally and logically?"

What is this mess?

Angelina was full of questions and whispered, "Bai Ying, does she want to run for student council president or not?"

Bai Ying whispered back, "Of course she wants to lose the election without losing face."

"Huh? What do you mean by a shameful election defeat?"

"It's not that our army didn't try hard enough, but that the enemy had Gundams, so we had a reason to lose."

"Uh... stubbornly saving face?"

"What do you know? This is called the troubles of being a 'normie'. Because you have too many interpersonal relationships, you are pushed around by them."

"That sounds like a lot of trouble."

"What's so hard to understand? Haven't you seen it with your own eyes?"

"Huh? Oh! You... about last time!"

The two openly discussed something in secret, and Bai Ying's voice unconsciously rose, drawing Angelina's voice up as well.

Issei Hana's smile was somewhat stiff.

The vice president gave her a strange look, then pointed and said, "Your method is also an option. Bai is preparing to run for student council president. If he is successfully elected, your troubles will be gone, won't they?"

Isshiki Hachiman forced a smile and said, "That's true..."

“This is too much trouble.” Angelina shook her head. “Just doing what others say you should do makes you look like an idiot.”

"One should be kind to others, treat people with gentleness, and be reasonable and polite. Don't you agree?"

"That's right."

"Wouldn't that go against the other party's good intentions, which would be wrong?"

“Uh…” Angelina suddenly became alert, “Are you trying to trick me again?”

"Of course not..." Bai Ying asked, "What do you think of Isshiki-senpai?"

"Isn't it cute?"

"I think she's really putting on an act. Why is she always smiling? What's so funny? She acts like she's on good terms with everyone, it's disgusting. She's always talking about being friends with so-and-so, putting on a cheerful and lively act, but she's just pretending to be cute. She's so hypocritical." Bai Ying's voice suddenly turned cold, and her tone became sinister.

Angelina glanced at the white figure, whose head was slightly lowered, casting a shadow on her face, and felt a little uneasy: "Huh? It can't be that bad..."

She subconsciously looked towards Isshiki Yuu's direction, met the gazes of the three of them, and was stunned for a few seconds before realizing—were her and Shiro's voices a bit too loud?

"Ah... Oh ho ho ho ho... Hehe..."

A few intermittent laughs escaped from the colorful feather.

Bai Ying clicked her tongue, still engrossed in her own performance: "This guy is such a show-off—joking about running for student council president, making it seem like she could become student council president just by wanting to. Let's just let her run for it, and then she'll lose miserably..."

boom!

"I've put up with you for far too long!"

Isshiki Hatake slammed her hands on the table and suddenly let out a frantic roar.

Bai Ying pointed and turned to Angelina, who was looking up at the ceiling, saying, "Look, they're getting anxious, they're getting anxious."

Isshiki Hachiman: "%@@＃！＃ (Expressing intense emotion)!"

The vice president looked around and roughly figured out the cause and effect: "So, because someone was jealous of you, and you happened to be discussing the election with your friends, they pushed you to participate in the election, whether with good intentions or bad intentions? The requirement for participation is that you need at least thirty people to recommend you... Some may have been well-intentioned, some may have been unintentional, and some may have had bad intentions... Hmm, it's really hard to say."

Are young people these days so full of ideas?

"The human heart is inherently unfathomable."

Bai Ying shook her head and sighed, "It's a good thing you met me, otherwise you would have embarrassed yourself."

Issei Yu was so angry she wanted to flip the table. She glared at the white figure for a few seconds. Damn it—why is it that such a wicked guy is so handsome! Maybe I should find another idol to like?

"Ahem, as a teacher, I'll have a word with the person who started this." Hiratsuka Shizuka coughed, temporarily interrupting the white shadow's barrage of attacks. "Anyway, you go and take down the student council president..."

"I don't plan to run for office."

"what?"

Chapter Five: Kindness?

To qualify for the student council president election, candidates need at least thirty nominations. During this period, they can prepare speeches, campaign, and canvass for votes. Finally, a vote is held to complete the election. The process is similar for other positions such as vice president, secretary, and secretary.

Although it is something that affects all students in the school to some extent, it is rare for even one-third of the students to participate.

High school students simply live their lives passively and routinely, waiting for events like exams, school trips, cultural festivals, and sports festivals to come.

Naturally, the student council president elected in this way will simply continue to do things in the same routine as previous student councils. If someone truly considers themselves someone important, they'll see themselves as insignificant in the eyes of others.

It's like having neither merit nor demerit, being little known, and only remaining in history books; one's political affiliation is merely the emperor's name.

"Isn't this kind of student council president just a title and a figurehead? I don't want to be this kind of figurehead emperor."

The white figure spoke eloquently.

Hiratsuka Shizuka rolled her eyes speechlessly: "I'm asking you, how many councilors are there in Chiba Prefecture? And what's each of them called?"

Bai Ying replied matter-of-factly, "I don't know."

"Aren't you the same? What are you talking about?" Hiratsuka Shizuka, unfazed, cut to the chase. "What are you up to, kid? Tell me the truth!"

"Of course, we need a great election!"

Hiratsuka Shizuka nodded knowingly—So you want to be the riddle solver, huh?!

She clenched her fist, preparing to intensify Bai Ying's attack, but Bai Ying raised her hand and caught Hiratsuka Shizuka's hand with a snap. Her movements were steady and powerful, without trembling or disorder, displaying the demeanor of a master.

The two exchanged several moves on the spot, dazzling the eye, their fists and palms colliding with a crisp sound.

Hiratsuka Shizuka raised an eyebrow in surprise: "Hmm? You went to learn kung fu? And you're quite skilled at it."