Hey guys. Here's another chapter and I hope you're all having fun. Anyway guys, enjoy. Oh, I realised that I'm not so good at chapter titles. I'm asking for some tips if you all don't mind.

Chapter 40: The Butterfly Effect.

The sun beams crept into a very stylish bedroom through the small gap in the curtains. The beams travelled all the way to a massive king sized bed where the president slept in her blankets. They hit her right on her face forcing her eyes to open, "Is it morning already?" Megami groaned before yawning and sitting up, "that all-nighter was fun," she chuckled as she glanced around her room. Her controller was still on her bed while the large TV was on showing her avatar doing its idle animations.

She got off of her bed and did a stretch and threw off her pyjamas before walking into the bathroom.

After her bath, she sat at her table, fully dressed in uniform, "I'm really running low on makeup. I've gotta tell dad about it," she said while looking at her makeup supply which actually was running low. However, she managed to wear the usual light amount she did on school days, "time to eat."

She walked into the dining room and met her family at the table, "Morning everyone," she greeted before bowing.

"Morning," they all responded before she joined them at the table.

Breakfast was as usual with the chatter going on. Genka, however, was bothered by the fact that her husband and eldest son did not utter a word to each other. She decided to try and engage them both in a conversation, "Say, Megamo, how's university treating you?"

"Oh, it's okay I guess," the younger male started, "I mean, all my friends are there so it's fun. Plus, I got involved in student government."

"That's great sweetie," she then turned to her husband, "don't you think so, dear?"

The business only wiped his mouth before getting up, "I'm leaving for work now. Goodbye."

"Are you alright honey?" Genka asked.

Megamo who only shrugged, "Oh I'm alright. I've never been better."

"Okay," Jin spoke up, "I feel like I caused this tension and I'm very sorry Megamo. Is there anything I can do for you?"

"You're so sweet, Jin," Genka said while the other children all rolled their eyes and muttered comments.

"I've gotta go now," Megamo said before leaving the table.

"I'll be going, too," Megami also said before rising from her seat leaving the room like her brother.

She walked into the living room and met her brother on the couch using his laptop, "what happened between you and dad?" she asked before joining him.

"Ugh, we just argued before he smacked me. When he wanted to get at me again, mom got in the way and he just scoffed and left," Megamo explained as he typed away.

"Still, dude, you had some real big balls to act like that during dinner," the president said, "The last time I saw him that angry was before he started dating again."

"What was I to do?" he asked before looking at her, "You know what that idiot, Jin, has put me through. I was at least comfortable knowing I was only in danger at family gatherings yet here I am living with him. I mean, he has the nerve to act all nice in front of mom like that."

"Still man, you shouldn't have spoken to dad like that," she responded, "you should really take time to apologize."

"Oh, and when did you own up for your mistakes?" Megamo asked his younger sister who only shrugged as Osoro walked into the room.

"What's up, guys?" she asked.

"We're just about to leave," Megami said while standing up, "take my words seriously, bro."

"Whatever," he responded as they walked out.

"Today's going to be our first day as a functional student council," Megami said as they walked towards the gates with some of the other students.

"Wait, it's the third day of school," Osoro responded. She then glanced around and noticed everyone was looking in their directions talking among themselves, "why's everyone looking at us like that?"

"The first two days were mostly orientation," Megami responded, "I thought I was the only one that noticed."

The sisters walked into the school and approached their respective lockers. As Megami swapped her shoes, she couldn't help but notice Musume and crew looking at her and gossiping. She wanted to shrug it off as normal but she realised everyone was doing it. She couldn't help but feel nervous.

After getting her stuff, she walked to her class and sat at her desk and noticed Kaga nervously shifting in his seat, "Kaga hey."

"Uh, hey…" he responded while avoiding her gaze.

She felt strange that even Kaga was acting weird around her. She looked around the room and noticed everyone looking at her and gossiping among themselves. Some of them even shook their heads as though in disappointment. She even saw Saki giving her a dirty look.

"Kaga, what's going on?" she asked the scientist who struggled to shut his mouth.

"Okay Megami…" he started before someone loudly cleared their throat. He then shut his mouth, "I'm sorry but I can't talk to you anymore."

Despite feeling betrayed, the president sighed and began to go through her homework.

The door opened revealing Mr. Rana who walked into the room, "Morning kids."

"Morning Mr. Rana," everyone responded as the man settled his stuff in front.

"Okay class, I hope you did all your homework and today I have lot…" he said before his phone buzzed in his pocket, "sorry, I think it's my wife," he said before looking at the screen and raising his eyebrow. He then cleared his throat before putting his phone back in his pocket. He then gave the president a quick glance before continuing, "Okay, as I was saying…"

The bell for lunch time rang and Megami made her way to the usual meeting spot. Like in the morning, people still gave her the unusual shade. At least she could get over the weirdness with her friends.

"I can't believe this, you guys. I'm so disappointed in her," Asu said as she crossed her arms.

"I agree with you, tomboy," Kizana added, "we never agreed to her letting the whole world see her body."

"Guys, the way I know her, she would never do anything like that," Amai defended as she served the group sandwiches, "I bet it's a big lie."

The doors then opened revealing the president who walked into the room, "hey guys."

The group then looked among themselves before staying silent.

"You guys too, ugh! I'm out," she said before turning around.

"Wait, Megami come in," Amai stopped her friend.

The silverrette then sighed before walking into the room. She wasn't prepared to deal with the same shade from her friends so she spoke up, "Guys, I don't know whatever the hell everyone is doing so please tell me what's going on."

"Wait, you don't know?" Osana asked to which the president shook her head.

All the girls glanced among themselves before looking at Osoro who cleared her throat, "Um Megami. There's a picture of you… that's going round."

"What picture?" Megami asked getting a bit confused.

"Babe, there's a nude of yours going round," Kizana answered causing the president's eyes widened in shock.

"Nude! what nude?" she asked as her heart started to pound.

"This nude," Asu said before showing her the picture on her phone. It was a picture of her in nothing but her underwear, "Also, there are screenshots of a conversation you had with some boy."

The president felt her body weaken as she fell onto one of the chairs. She had never taken that photo nor would she have ever done that. Her presidency could be ruined by some pervert, "I didn't post that picture guys," she sighed, "I don't know who did this but guys I would never…"

"It's okay Megami," Amai said while hugging her and stroking her back, "we know you couldn't have done this."

All the girls glanced among themselves, "So what's gonna happen?" Hanako asked.

The silverrette sighed, "I don't know. I just know that my reputation has a huge dent because of this and I swear…" she started before clenching her fists, "when I find the asshole that took and posted that photo..."

"Calm down, Megami, you don't want to get in any trouble while this is going on," Amai said while trying to calm her down, "we just need a reasonable approach to this."

"Don't worry Megami," Asu said while standing up, "I'll help you find the dick that did this."

"Anyone else wondering why she stood up?" Osana asked while looking at the athlete.

"Dramatic effect, duh," Kizana said while rolling her eyes, "even a simpleton would know that."

"Hey! You wanna compare grades Einstein?"

Asu then decided to lighten up the mood, "away from all this nonsense, there's another Megami meme going round."

"I' a meme now?" the president asked while looking at her friend.

"Look at this," she said before showing her a phone with a video titled president election fail.

She played the video which simply showed the way she cursed and muttered when she was elected. The times she cursed were even replayed in slow motion, "heh, this is stupid," she chuckled before she gave Asu, who was laughing uncontrollably, back her phone, "alright, you made me smile."

However, their moment ended when the door opened revealing Kuroko, "sorry to interrupt you ladies but Megami, you're wanted in the headmaster's office right now."

The room went dead silent and incredibly tense when Kuroko made her announcement. The president gulped before standing, "Thank you Kuroko," she said before turning, "guys, I'll see you later."

The president then approached her vice, "in case I lose my position, you should take over." With that, the silverrette left the vice president in silence.

Kuroko then proceeded to go to the council room. She couldn't help but wonder why the president would pull such a risky stunt. She then sighed before walking into the room finding the other council members deep in discussion.

"I don't think she would do that," Akane explained, "for all I know, she's quite insecure about her body and I doubt she'd expose herself like that."

"I hope so," Aoi responded while looking at the ground from where she leaned against the wall. Maybe the council wasn't a good place either.

"But what if it's true, her reputation has been tainted massively," Kuroko said as she sat at the table.

"Yeah but…"

"Guys come on, it's not true," Shiromi said from her seat.

"What do you mean, tiger?" Aoi asked while everyone looked at her.

"When I first looked at the picture I could tell she didn't take it," she said before pulling out her phone. She then showed the picture, "If you look closely, you could tell she wasn't even posing as she seemed to be focusing on her hair. Also, the picture was taken from a lower than normal angle and judging by these pillows, it's like someone was hiding when they took the photo," she explained, "she's just fallen victim to a pervert and tonight I'm meeting with a friend of mine to do a bit of hacking to find them."

Shiromi's explanation got everyone surprised at how well she analysed the photo in a short period of time. She was a very capable person.

"That's a good analysis, Torayoshi-san," Kuroko started before looking at the president's desk, "I just hope Megami will be fine."

The president took in a deep breath before knocking in the large doors. The last time she ended up in a headmaster's office was in elementary school and now here she was.

"Come in!" Kocho's voice responded.

Megami opened the doors and found the Headmaster at his desk with Genka standing in front of him. They seemed to be discussing something. She walked into the room and stood hoping to get their attention.

"This could've been sorted out in my office Mr. Shuyona," Genka said while she placed her hands on his desk.

"I understand your concern but you have to declare interest on the matter. You cannot handle issues involving family," Kocho responded before noticing the president, "Ah yes President Saikou, please take a seat."

The teen did as she was told and sat on one of the couches, crossing her legs and resting her hands on her knees.

"Miss Saikou, the disciplinary committee gave you an orientation on how you should conduct yourself as a leader. I personally told you that you were on probation on your first day. As staff, we expected you to do your best to behave yet you went and did something very shameful," Kocho said with a very stern tone. He then adjusted his glasses asking, "Megami Saikou, why did you post that explicit image of yourself on social media?"

Megami felt a weight fall upon her chest as her breathing became heavy. She was getting nervous even though she didn't even do it. She glanced at Genka for some sort of support but was met with a disappointed look. She had to defend herself.

"Any moment now…" Kocho said before tapping his pen.

She then inhaled, "honestly Headmaster, I am very sorry for the shameful image that has been circulating. I really have no idea by whom and when that picture was taken and I am trying my best to find out what happened."

"Miss Saikou. How could you have no idea about that photo? That is clearly you in that photo and whoever took it must've had access to your bedroom," Kocho asked.

"Mr. Shuyona, please believe me when I say that other than the fact I was the subject of the photo, I had nothing to do with it," she tried to defend herself.

"I understand that it is only natural that you would defend yourself but you have already disgraced the school administration," he said before leaning back into his seat, "I decided to inform your father of this some time ago so he should be in any moment to discuss the way forward."

"What?" Both Megami and Genka asked in unison. The latter could see the terrified look in her daughter's eyes and noticed her shivering where she sat.

She quickly rushed to join her daughter on the couch and immediately pulled her into a hug to calm her down, "Don't worry sweetie. Everything's going to be okay," she then turned to the headmaster, "Mr. Shuyona, I have been available, was there any need to involve her father?"

"Mrs. Saikou, I need both parents present for this meeting," the headmaster responded.

"Sir, you could have at least just punished me or something instead of calling my dad," Megami said while looking at the man.

"Oh, and what gives you the authority to tell me what to do young lady?" Kocho asked.

"My last name, you jerk," she spat back right before the doors slid open. She felt her heart drop when she heard her father speak.

"Mr. Shuyona, I left work to attend to your call," the businessman said as he walked into the room. His two bodyguards right behind him having a quick conversation before one of them walked out to stand guard and the other closed the door and guarded the inside.

"Greetings Mr. Saikou," the older man greeted while shaking hands with the CEO, "I'm sorry to have disturbed your busy work schedule but there is a concerning issue at hand. Please take a seat."
the businessman then took a seat on the chair right opposite his daughter and crossed his legs.

"Mrs. Saikou, I request that you separate yourself from your daughter," Mr. Shuyona ordered to which the counsellor hesitantly complied and sat a little father from the younger silverrette.

"The case today involves your daughter Mr. Saikou," Kocho said while holding a few papers.

"What's the matter?" he asked before giving Megami the 'what did you do?' look.

"Megami Saikou, recently posted an explicit picture of herself exposing her body in nothing but her undergarments. That picture has circulated throughout the school and possibly other schools which can leave a serious dent in your reputation and her dignity," he explained before looking at Genka, "Mrs. Saikou, please give Mr. Saikou these papers for me."

The counsellor, who also functioned as his secretary, rose from her seat and took the papers and handed them to her husband before sitting back down. She glanced between father and daughter. The former was inspecting the pictures while the latter nervously shifted in her seat constantly avoiding eye contact, her thumbs pressing against each other with intertwined fingers. She could see her breathing heavily and heard her swallow. The counsellor could only hope things didn't escalate.

Kiyoteru sighed before tossing the papers onto the coffee table. He then gave his daughter a contemplative look before turning to face the headmaster, "Is that all Mr. Shuyona?"

"That's about everything that reached administration," The headmaster replied before sighing, "honestly, the last time we had a good president was two years ago. The ladies we've put into power have not done anything impressive. I've been thinking of going back to the traditional order of things."

"I see…" Kiyoteru said before looking back at his daughter, "Megami Saikou?"

"Y-Yes," she muttered while looking away.

"Young lady, when I'm speaking to you I expect eye contact," Kiyoteru said in his authoritative tone, "Megami."
"Y-Yes, sir," she said while looking him in the eye. It wasn't easy but she just had to be tough.

"Did you take that picture and post in onto social media?" he asked while still looking into her eyes as though searching her soul.

"N-No," she responded while looking again at the ground.

"I expect confidence from you, young lady," Kiyoteru said while rising from his seat and walking towards his daughter, "did you take that picture and post it on social media?"

"N-No, sir I didn't."

"Did you take that photo and post it on social media?!"

"No sir, I did not take that photo and post it online," she boomed as she also stood and faced her father confidently despite the obvious height difference.

"Then what is the meaning of that?"

"I have no idea, sir. Someone must've snuck into my room and taken it."

Genka watched the father and daughter who seemed to have entered a sort of staring contest. She looked between the two of them and it was almost as though it was the same person. They had the same look in their eyes and the power in both of their voices as remarkably similar. She understood things now. Her husband's personality traits were shared between his children. His sensitive, mature and gentle side was more evident in his son while his command and aggression were more developed in his daughter. She never caught it because of how his personality balanced itself.

The businessman sighed before placing his hands on his daughter's shoulders, "I believe you Megami. So you can take your seat," he said as his daughter plopped back onto the couch sighing in relief. He then turned to the principle, "well Mr. Shuyona, I'll be taking my leave now."

Slightly disappointed, the old man replied, "thank you for your time Mr. Saikou. Have a great day."

"Ah, one more thing Mr. Shuyona," Kiyoteru said before walking up to the man's desk.

"What is it sir?"

"Under no circumstances should you ever demean my daughter or any other woman at this school in the way that you did today. I expect everyone at this institution to respect the rights and capabilities of each individual," he started, shocking everyone in the room, "In short, never should I hear that sexist bullshit leave your mouth again. Do you understand?" his words shocked everyone in the room as no one had ever heard him curse before.

"Y-Yes sir, I do," the headmaster responded fearfully at the man who held his job in his fingertips.

"That's great to hear," Kiyoteru responded before turning around, "Now, I would like a word with my wife and daughter outside the office."

"Oh that's fine…" Kocho groaned.

The family stood outside by the limo that brought the businessman to the school. A few bodyguards patrolled the premises.

"Thanks for believing me, dad," Megami said while looking up at her father who only sighed.

"Megami, I'm going to trust you because you're my daughter and I love you," he said calmly while Genka leaned against him, "however, I'll only believe you fully when you show me proof that you were just a victim of a pervert."

"Okay dad," she agreed, "I promise I'll give you the proof."

"That's good to hear," he responded before ruffling her hair.

"Oh my, sorry to interrupt you Mr. Family Man but we have to go back to work," a woman's voice said causing everyone to turn and face a gorgeous woman with shiny black hair wearing a white suit and had a guard behind her. Right next to her was Kuroko.

"Ah yes," Kiyoteru realised before going to stand right next to the woman, "ladies, I would like to introduce you to SaikouCorp's COO and my second in command. Mrs. Kireina Kamenaga."

"Good afternoon Mrs. Saikou. It's a pleasure to meet you," Kireina said as she shook hands with the counsellor.

"The pleasure's all mine Mrs. Kamenaga," Genka responded. She had to admit, the woman was drop dead gorgeous. She was beginning to wonder if she was comfortable knowing her husband spent a lot of time with the woman.

Kireina then turned to Megami, "President Saikou in the flesh. Congratulations," she said while shaking hands with the young lady.

"Thank you so much Mrs. Kamenaga," Megami responded before getting mischievous, "May I ask you something?" she asked to which the woman nodded, "Why's Kuroko so uptight?"

"Oh," Kireina said before glancing at her daughter, "between you and me, I believe it's because she took a long time to potty train."

"Mother!" Kuroko said while adjusting her glasses with a flustered face.

"Okay, I'll stop," she said before turning to Kiyoteru, "we best be leaving."

"Oh alright," the businessman said before looking at his wife, "I'll see you at home." With that, the limo left.

"Okay girls, let's go back to class," Genka said before ushering the presidents away.

The bell rang as it was club time and the students walked out of their classes. Kencho walked with his group who didn't belong to any club.

"What's for today?" Kencho asked as they started walking towards the sports field.

"I got the sports club guys to let us use the pool for today," Uzu responded as they walked up the stairs leading to the large pool with some pool chairs and other pool furniture.

"whoa, are we practicing swimming or something?" Kencho asked to which the others laughed.

"Nah man, we're just chilling," Ginji said before he started to undress.

Kencho looked around and saw Uzu and Shiori doing the same and soon they were just in their undergarments.

"Aren't you stripping, Kencho?" Ginji asked.

"Oh yeah, give me a moment," the silverrette responded before throwing off his uniform and then turning to Houka who was still fully dressed, "aren't you stripping."

"Oh no, I don't feel like swimming," he responded before pulling out a book from his bag and sitting on one of the chairs to read.

The sound of water splashing startled the young man who turned to see the others in the pool, "Come on Kencho."

Kencho jogged to the pool and jumped in, joining his friends.

They swam for a bit before getting out of the pool and walked towards a circle of chairs and took their seats, "that was fun," Kencho said while panting.

"That's not all," Uzu said before turning to Ginji, "where's the stuff."

"Right here," he said before he grabbed his bag and pulled out five beer cans and a bong. He passed the beer cans to everyone before asking, "Houka, you drinking or what?"

"No, I'm not thirsty," he responded with his eyes glued to his book.

"Bottoms up guys," Uzu said as he drank his can.

Kencho looked at his can and thought hard. The only times he took alcohol was when he snuck a sip of his mother's wine but here he was holding a full can of beer. He opened the can and the gas escaped leaving the scent. He lifted the can and took in the drink which stung his throat.

"This is some good stuff," Uzu said before grabbing the bong began to use it.

Kencho glanced around and caught Ginji nudging Shiori before whispering into her ear while pointing downwards. The blonde only rolled her eyes before approaching Kencho.

"Hey," she greeted while sitting beside him.

"Hi," he responded before she placed her hand on his thigh, "whoa."

"Kencho, my skin is sensitive. Could you help me apply some sunscreen?" she asked while looking him in the eye.

"Uh…. Sure" he responded before she tossed him the lotion and lifted her leg for him to apply.

"Ugh…" Uzu groaned before passing Ginji the bong, "I just want to thank Kencho for getting me Megami's picture. I'm a star now," his bloodshot eyes showed how intoxicated he was, "thanks Kencho."

"You are welcome, man," Kencho responded as he applied Shiori's back.

Kencho made his way to the front door. He staggered a bit due to his intoxication. He opened the door and stumbled into the house. He wasn't going to have dinner with everyone else or he'd be screwed. He decided to make for his bedroom before bumping into Kiyoteru.

"Kencho, why aren't you—coming for dinner?" Kiyoteru asked but stopped when he caught a scent all too familiar to him alongside a scent he never wanted to get in his house, "Kenji, were you drinking?"

"None, of your damn Business Kiyoteru," he slurred while still avoiding the older man's gaze.

"Kiyo, what's happening?" Genka asked as she walked into the room.

"Honey, I think Kenji has been drinking," Kiyoteru said, "also, I can smell smoke on him."

"Kenji Kunahito, why do you look and smell like you're intoxicated?" Genka asked while holding him.

"Like I told your husband," Kencho said while looking his mother in the eye, "it's none of your damn business so fuck off!"

"Kenji!" Genka said as she was visibly offended. Kiyoteru then stepped in.

"You can't be talking to your mother like that, boy. Where's your respect?" the businessman said while looking down at him .

"Blah, blah, blah. I'm going to bed," Kencho said before walking towards the elevator and entering it.

The parents stood there as the lift closed. The businessman then turned to his wife, "so you're just going to watch him?"

"Kiyo, I don't even know what to do," Genka sighed, "I'll try and talk to him later."

"Ugh, that's the problem with you, Genka," Kiyoteru said while looking at his wife, "you're too lenient with him. That's why he is such a brat."

"Don't call him a brat, Kiyo. He just needs to be talked to," Genka defended.

"Goodness, Genka…" he groaned before sighing, "I'll meet you in the dining room.

Though she was taken aback by her son's outburst, this gave her an idea to tackle one problem; her husband's methods of discipline.

Hey guys. Thanks for reading. I really appreciate you guys reading this. When I was writing this, I got the feeling that the issue was exaggerated but hey. The show must go on.