Chapter 92

Aris's face turned as red as a beet.

"If you don't want to be misunderstood, you should sit apart."

Shaking her head and waving her hand at my words, Aris's silver eyes showed a hint of panic.

"That's not it. It's not that I don't want to... but..."

"Deokseong-chan──☆"

Just as Aris was rambling, a familiar voice came from afar.

What is it?

Aris and I turned our gazes in the direction of the voice simultaneously.

There, standing was...

"I came to Kyoto from Tokyo to meet Deokseong-chan! Hehe. Give me a compliment."

A girl with glasses and red hair, the younger sister of Ishihara Daiki and a super genius girl scientist, Saori.

"Damn evil boss and witch. They sent me on a fully equipped business trip to Kyoto, and the only thing I do is clean up after people..."

A mint-haired beauty wearing a kimono, holding a pipe, and an eye patch, it was Kamiya Ritsuko.

"Now, now. Ritsuko-chan. You should speak nicely. Or else, you'll be in trouble?"

"..."

Ritsuko closed her mouth at Saori's words.

Quietly silencing Ritsuko, Saori approached us with quick steps and said, looking back and forth between me and Aris.

"But, you know, Deokseong-chan."

"Why?"

"Seeing you two so close, are you and A-chan dating?"

Saori's innocent question.

"Um..."

Aris was startled by Saori's question and her lips trembled, seemingly flustered by the sudden question.

It's a total mess.

"No, we're not dating."

"..."

Aris's shoulders slightly drooped at my answer, and her expression stiffened.

Why is she like that all of a sudden?

"That's right. You're not dating. Deokseong-chan. As a fan, I don't want to see Deokseong-chan split into pieces in a bad ending."

What nonsense?

My head already hurts thinking about returning to the original world and dealing with the New World League guys. What kind of trouble is this?

Forget it.

The words of a 4D mad scientist.

Thinking too deeply about it will only give me a headache.

"Stop talking nonsense. If you came, let's go to the hotel now."

All available forces have gathered.

It's time for a proper strategy meeting.

Although it's uncertain whether a proper meeting can be held with these regrettable light novel characters gathered in one place.

I always support you.

In the hotel conference room.

A wide space equipped with a projector, screen, meeting table, and chairs for business meetings, all core members of the training group, including myself, were gathered.

Vice President Morishita Mihoko and Secretary Nagamine Reiji.

Second-year top student Kasumi-senpai and the protagonist Yuki, along with Ishihara Daiki.

Kamiya Ritsuko and Ishihara Saori, who were dispatched as reinforcements.

And Olivia, Mako, Rin, and Nishizawa.

Naturally, with everyone gathered, the noise level doubled.

"This time, I will sit next to the master. I won't give up my seat to the cow or the princess!"

"Quiet, you ironing board. The seat next to Kim Deokseong is naturally mine. Kim Deokseong, if you let me sit next to you, I'll let you touch my thighs."

"Both of you, shut up! The seat next to him is naturally mine, Olivia Napoleon Bonaparte, the exclusive maid!"

Talking about thighs.

The three women started fighting over the single seat next to me.

"Auntie, why are you here in Kyoto?"

"Don't call me auntie, Mako. This is why I said black-haired beasts are useless. How did I raise you... I did it all for you... Be quiet."

"Your abuse didn't help at all. Stop talking nonsense. It's annoying."

Mako and Ritsuko were already growling at each other.

"Brother, it's been a while! I'm glad you've become a model student after meeting Deokseong-chan. Mom and Dad will be happy too!"

"Hey, Saori... After being cooped up in the lab for so long, are you only talking about your brother now that we've met again?"

"Hmph. I see you all the time. I can't see Deokseong-chan all the time. You, my brother, can't understand my fangirl heart."

"No way. The black-haired demon's hands reaching out to Saori...!!"

Just hearing the conversation between the Ishihara siblings makes me feel dizzy.

I'm already exhausted before we even start.

"So, who will you sit next to this time? It's obviously me, right?"

"Answer me, Kim Deokseong."

"Erilin, if the master doesn't choose you this time, you'll be upset. Hmph."

Thud.

The three women slammed their hands on the table in front of me and looked at me.

Oh, my.

My head already hurts.

Pressing my temples, I replied indifferently.

"Kurosewa Yuki."

"Me?"

Yuki, who was called by me, pointed at himself with a surprised expression.

"Yes, you. Sit next to me. My head is about to explode."

I'm tired of this damn fighting.

It's better to have the protagonist sit next to me.

"Alright. If it's Kim's request, I'll gladly accept. As a friend."

Yuki sat next to me with a solemn expression.

Seeing this, the three women exploded in anger.

"Ugh. I thought the seat next to you was naturally mine! Well, there's nothing I can do. Maybe it's better for Kurosewa Yuki to sit there. Hmph. But next time, I'll sit next to you. Be prepared!"

Thump.

Olivia placed her hand on her chest, pointed at me, and shouted.

"Keh... At least it's Kurosewa. Kurosewa, take care of Kim Deokseong. Block other girls from approaching him."

"Really? Yeah, I got it. Shinazaki, don't worry. We're friends, after all."

"Good. I'm relieved."

Shinazaki Rin, plotting with Yuki.

And.

"Hmph. Erilin is upset. Master, I hate you. I despise you. If you want to make Erilin happy, you have to grant my wish later."

Puffing her cheeks, Nishizawa.

The other two women backed down, but she alone looked particularly annoying.

Sigh. Enough.

"Hmph."

Nishizawa crossed her arms and sniffed, seemingly showing her displeasure.

If I leave her like this, she'll keep acting like this.

"Alright, go away. Nishizawa."

I know what her wish will be—probably just a request for a private outing.

If that can solve my headache now, it's a cheap price to pay.

"Master, you promised? Alright. Erilin is happy now. Hehe."

Nishizawa finally left her seat with a smile.

Phew, I'm saved.

"Ironing board, why are you smiling so lecherously?"

"Right, Nishizawa-san. What kind of wish could it be without the permission of this exclusive maid...? It's a trick, isn't it?"

"Hmph. It's a secret promise between Master and Erilin. The princess and the cow don't need to know."

"EEEEEEK!!"

"Keh... Ironing board... If you don't open your mouth... I'll..."

Just as Shinazaki Rin and Olivia were about to confront Nishizawa,

"The president is entering."

Nagamine Reiji announced loudly into the microphone.

The conference room door opened, and she entered.

A girl with silver hair like moonlight and mysterious silver eyes.

The student council president, Saionji Aris.

"Everyone, be quiet. Be quiet!"

Vice President Morishita Mihoko said with a playful smile.

The conference room fell silent as if doused with cold water.

Thud.

The door closed, and Saionji Aris stepped onto the podium.

"Everyone is here."

Her cold gaze swept over the room.

A completely different persona from when she was relaxed and drinking or when she was alone with me—her usual perfect supergirl student council president mode.

"Let's start the operation briefing. As previously explained, Meijin Hero Academy is already in the hands of the masterminds. Not just the academy, but the entire city of Kyoto can be considered under their control."

At Aris's words, Yuki bit his lip.

"League... Those bastards finally... "

Yuki muttered softly.

His eyes trembled.

The New World League and the final boss, Messiah, are the enemies who killed Yuki's family.

He must be holding back his desire for revenge.

In a very middle-school-like manner.

'You're doing well.'

Yuki, crush the final boss.

While cheering for the protagonist in my heart, I listened to Aris's briefing.

"Our student council obtained this information with the cooperation of Kim Deokseong and Hoshino. With Hoshino's additional cooperation, we also learned about the enemy's plans. Here they are."

Beep.

Aris pressed the presentation remote.

The projector turned on, and a map of Meijin Hero Academy appeared on the screen.

"The enemy plans to raid the training group's dormitory in the annex on the first night of the field trip. The commander is Meijin Academy's student council president, Mar