*This story will include characters that were introduced in later parts of the Seitokai no Ichizon light novel, which are not translated into English at this time. To provide a basic understanding of the new characters, you may read their articles on the Seitokai no Ichizon wiki if you'd like. I will provide basic exposition on their history with Ken at the beginning of their individual chapters as well.*
Chapter Prologue: The Harem's Discretion
"A new environment signals new beginnings!"
Like always, the president stuck out her chest while reciting something she probably read in a book somewhere. No, that's not quite right. The petit girl with pink hair standing in front of me isn't the student council president, at least, not anymore.
"Therefore, I'd like us all to reflect on our new home!" Sakurano Kurimu announced proudly.
"But, prez— ah, no, er…Kurimu—"
"P—prez is fine for now!" Right, that's probably for the best. I wasn't used to calling her by her name, and I'm not sure I ever will be.
"But, prez, what exactly is there to reflect on?"
"That's true… rather, I feel like I need more time to absorb the reality of this before reflecting on anything." The girl standing on the opposite side of the whiteboard spoke up timidly, the other former student council president, a shy girl with pitch black hair as long as she is tall, Saionji Tsukushi.
"Actually, why do I have to take orders from you? This isn't the student council anymore, you're not in charge." A rebellious voice rose from the seat of Hinomori Touko, who sat hunched over with her head in her arms, looking annoyed and tired.
"And even if this was the student council, I was never a part of it anyways." The former journalism club president Toudou Lilicia chimed in too.
"I have a gig I have to go to after this, you know! Let's get it over with!" Uchuu Meguru was looking annoyed as well. Well, she has a good reason to be, being an idol with a time demanding job.
Within moments the room was in disarray.
"A—anyways, everyone calm down first!" The prez shouted out in a panic. "I meant something like how everyone envisions this place."
"Well isn't that obvious?" Immediately hopping out of my seat, I give a swift enthusiastic reply. "This is…MY HAREM!"
"This isn't your harem, it's the student coun—"
"Wait, Aka-chan, he's actually right this time. Unfortunately this is actually his harem." Chizuru-san seemed to give an unenthusiastic reply.
"What do you mean 'unfortunately'?!" That's right. This…this is my harem. Finally, those years of working hard to bring everyone happiness has paid off. But, it almost feels surreal to have my dream come true so quickly.
"But, Sugisaki-senpai really has amazing luck. To be able to earn enough money from royalties on writing [Seitokai no Ichizon] to buy a house big enough for all of us straight out of high school…"
"Wait, Mafuyu-chan, why are you attributing all of my success to luck!?" It hurts. My pride as an author is hurt.
"Well, she's not wrong. As a light novel lover, your writing is an ugly aberration on the world of light novels. Honestly, people will eat anything up these days." And as expected, the harsh retorts from our resident light novel critic and my kouhai, Kazami Meiku, strike another blow to my ego. Seriously, it hurts.
"I'm honestly surprised that trash like Sugisaki-kun can produce any writing at all. Well, give a monkey a typewriter and they'll eventually produce Shakespeare, I guess." Ruthless! Minase Runa, you're too ruthless!
*sob sob*
"Aw, look. He's on the floor trying to pick up the pieces of his broken pride. How cute."
"Stop tormenting me, you witch—!"
"Stop it, Asuka. He seems really hurt about this." Thank you, Minatsu! You were always on my side, weren't you?
"There, there, Onii-chan. I always believed in Onii-chan! I knew for sure you could do it!"
"T-thank you, Ringo! Who could ask for a better sister?"
While I was busy having a teary bonding moment with Ringo, the last person in the room, Kagami Hokuto, the beloved bane of my existence, spoke up.
"Although I hate this harem and everything it represents, shouldn't Sugisaki-senpai be leading the meeting? Let him give a speech so I can get this disgusting meeting over with. I don't want to throw up in front of Sugisaki-senpai, after all."
"That's right. You're right, Hokuto." I picked myself off the floor and made It to the head of the table, and turned to face everyone. I looked into each of their eyes, encouraging and expectant, but also extremely comforting, letting me know they'll all support me. Jeez, I've come to rely on them for so much…
"Well then, everyone. Thank you all for following me on this foolish dream of mine. It's surreal to see it come true so quickly, but this is just the beginning! You're all beautiful, kind, brilliant, hardworking, loyal, honest, determined, fun loving people, which is why I know we'll keep on making lots and lots of fun memories together! I couldn't be happier to be here with all of you, and once again…" I take a deep breath in and pause to calm my shaking body, and then with the loudest voice I can muster I deliver my most honest feelings.
"I LOVE YOU ALL! I LOVE YOU ALL SO MUCH! PLEASE GO OUT WITH ME! I PROMISE I'LL MAKE YOU HAPPY!"
Author's Note:
Right, so this is the new project I talked about. Updates on my other fanfic will take a backseat to this one for the foreseeable future. This is really just selfish of me since this is a series that had its last anime air 3 years ago, is only popular enough to garner a whole 4 (count em, FOUR) fanfics other than this one, aaaaaand I'm writing using characters from the light novel that 90% of people who follow this series wouldn't know even existed. So basically, if you're reading this, huge thank you for playing along with my selfish desires. The structure of this is going to be single chapters focusing on individual girls with intermission chapters of multiple characters interacting. Oh and if any of you have actually read the original LNs message me and be my best friend please.