The Cheeky Junior Gal Becomes Too Cute When She Gets Attached to Me-Chapter 6Volume 1 .4 - Puppy-like Junior Gal

Puppy-like Junior Gal

“Tsujidou, are you okay?”

A gentle hand was placed on my shoulder.

When I looked up, Kugenuma Sensei was looking at me with a concerned expression.

“Kugenuma Sensei… why are you here?”

“Does a Student Council Advisor need a reason to visit the Student Council room?”

“It’s a given that whenever Sensei comes, it’s with troublesome matters.”

“What do you take me for…”

I tried to keep a composed face as I slowly sat down on the chair.

“There’s no need for Sensei to worry, the Student Council work is progressing without any hitches. Actually, it might go even smoother if you didn’t get involved.”

“Tsujidou.”

Sensei didn’t even crack a smile at my light-hearted remark.

Furrowing her brows, she called my name.

“You have a strong sense of responsibility, which is one of your virtues, but you should rely on others when you’re not feeling well.”

“…It’s rare for you to say something so teacher-like.”

“I am always a proper teacher.”

Is that so?

I feel like I’ve only ever seen her in a pitiful state…

“I don’t possess such a sense of responsibility, and this nausea is really nothing serious. It’s just that I remembered something unpleasant.”

The matter with my father is already in the past.

No matter what I do now, it won’t change anything, and I’ve long since come to terms with it in my heart.

As a negative example, I’m determined not to become like him.

That’s all there is to it.

But… sometimes the memories come back and make me feel sick.

“It’s not just that, right? I’ve heard about it… the issue with Shirahata Sensei.”

“There’s absolutely no problem. That’s really nothing significant.”

“Nothing significant? Even though you’re being subjected to something like that?”

Ever since the incident with the necklace, Shirahata has been giving me more menial tasks.

If it were truly just harassment, I could complain to the appropriate authorities and it wouldn’t be an issue.

However, the tasks themselves are necessary, and as the Student Council President, I have no choice but to accept them… even if the motive is a personal grudge, if the outcome is justified, I can’t make it a problem.

“Are you the one to say that, Kugenuma Sensei, when you always bring me menial tasks?”

“Ugh… I’m at a loss for words when you put it that way.”

“I’m sorry. That sarcastic joke was too much, even for me.”

I immediately bowed my head in apology.

I messed up. It’s not like me to make a sarcastic remark to someone who is concerned about me.

…Maybe it’s a sign that I’m weakening.

The tasks from Shirahata have honestly become a burden.

It’s my problem, so I can’t ask Reiya or the other executive members for help.

The tasks are time-consuming and yield little in the way of results, significantly hindering my regular duties.

And it’s not just the menial tasks.

Shirahata might be working behind the scenes because it seems that the other teachers have started to treat me a bit more harshly.

This atmosphere has spread to the students as well, and if this continues, my qualifications as the Student Council President might be called into question.

If everything is going according to Shirahata’s plan, then indeed, I may have underestimated him.

“Sorry, if I had more power, I could have protected you…”

“I wasn’t expecting anything from the start, so it’s fine.”

“Hey.”

“It’s not like that. I mean that I don’t rely on others. If I’m going to do something, I’ll handle it myself… and I can do it.”

Shirahata’s spitefulness is a problem, but it’s a situation I’ve brought upon myself.

To be protected by someone else would go against my principles.

“It’s just that I’m hesitating.”

“Hesitating?”

“Despite everything, I did respect Shirahata Sensei. There might be some excessive parts, but it’s true that the school’s public order has been maintained thanks to him.”

“That’s quite a condescending view…”

“Just as teachers evaluate students, students should also evaluate teachers… don’t you think so?”

“I’m too scared to hear your evaluation of me.”

You can rest assured about Kugenuma Sensei’s evaluation. For me, she is an exceedingly convenient (and accommodating) Sensei.

“…So, what are you hesitating about?”

Honestly, it wouldn’t be a big deal just to resolve the issue.

But the problem is…

“How far to go, I guess?”

“Tsujidou, you’re making the worst face you’ve ever made…”

I got the feeling that she was somewhat taken aback.

I stood up and smiled brightly.

“Of course, I’ll be asking for your help, Sensei. After all, you owe me a lot.”

“Wait. If I remember correctly, didn’t you just say you don’t rely on others?”

“This isn’t relying on someone. It’s simply using the cards in my hand.”

“Being treated like a pawn by a student…!?”

Kugenuma Sensei took a step back, then another step back, I cornered her against the wall and began to explain my plan.

***

The day of reckoning would be at the marathon event in late November.

Until then… I continued to prepare steadily.

“Masachika. Here, this is what you asked for.”

“Thanks.”

After school in the classroom, Reiya discreetly handed me a stack of loose-leaf papers.

I flipped through them quickly, scanning the contents.

The information Reiya had gathered for me was just as I had anticipated… no, it was even more comprehensive.

“Mwahaha, well done, Reiya!”

“That’s a seriously villainous laugh.”

“Well, it’s because I’m about to do something wicked.”

“…I’m not really a fan of that kind of approach.”

“Ah, feel free to despise me to your heart’s content.”

His pure and hot-blooded nature was apparent. He wasn’t looking too pleased.

It was only natural. What I was about to do was take revenge on Shirahata.

If we’re talking in terms of black and white, this was pitch black.

It wouldn’t be strange for him, who was too pure for his own good, to scorn me.

Yet, as if to deny my inner turmoil, Reiya shook his head.

“Still, even us in the sports clubs hate Shirahata. I’m personally really pissed off about how Masachika is being targeted. So, I’m not opposed to Masachika getting back at him.”

Reiya, who was usually fooling around, looked at me seriously for a change.

“But there’s no need for Masachika to blame and hurt himself for…”

“Reiya.”

I stopped Reiya, who was desperately trying to convey his feelings.

“Thanks for worrying about me.”

“…We’re friends, after all.”

“Don’t worry. After all, I’m the almighty Student Council President. I’ll handle it well.”

Reiya nodded slightly and bit his lower lip.

I shouldn’t be concerned about myself.

Rather, I need to reflect on having made Reiya feel frustrated.

As a leader, I’m failing.

But now that I’ve come this far, I can’t stop.

After thanking Reiya once more, I left the classroom.

“Sorry to keep you waiting.”

I called out to the girl leaning against the wall in the hallway.

“Really now. Is this what people call ‘male friendship’ thing? It’s suffocating.”

“You’re as cold as ever, Matsurin.”

“Please stop with the creepy nicknames, President.”

Kawana Matsuri frowned as if really displeased.

“I’m busy with my studies, so please don’t involve me in unnecessary things.”

While she grumbled, she handed over a USB memory stick.

Unlike loose-leaf papers, I couldn’t check it immediately, but there was no need.

I trust Kawana’s abilities.

“You’re a lifesaver. I’ll treat you to a meal next time.”

“Is that your way of saying thanks while hitting on someone, President? Cash is fine.”

“My juniors are all so cheeky…”

But that’s far better than being overly humble.

With an adorable “hmph,” Kawana turned away and left.

Hahaha… wait, I’m not hated, am I?

Anyway, with this, the preparations are complete.

To crush Shirahata. That’s what these preparations are for.

I haven’t met Monaka yet.

I wonder… does she desire revenge? No, probably not.

The one who has suffered directly from Shirahata is Monaka.

She was accused of smoking and almost expelled from school. And to make matters worse, it was a false accusation, and the cigarettes were actually Shirahata’s own.

Monaka has more right to be angry than anyone else.

Yet, she… she smiled as if she had given up.

I can’t forget that face, smiling so sadly.

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Even so, she desperately protected the necklace I gave her.

It was just a cheap necklace. She could have just handed it over, but she refused to do so, even if it meant incurring Shirahata’s wrath.

Still, Monaka doesn’t try to retaliate.

Rather, she pulled away, not wanting to cause me any trouble… unless it was just my ego.

That’s why, Monaka would probably oppose it if I told her.

And even if everything goes well in the end, maybe Monaka still won’t come back.

“…It doesn’t matter. I’m doing this for myself.”