What Is Most Important
Cast: Cure Passion, Higashi Setsuna - age 18
Miura Suzu - age 17
March, 2013
"When the rest of the council has approved the ledger, you place a copy in the archives. We have copies of every student council budget going back to the founding of our school, over sixty years ago," Setsuna finished her explanation, then locked the filing cabinet and handed over the key.
The recipient, a mousy brunette, clasped the key with both hands as if it was a mystical talisman.
"Is it really okay for me to have this?"
Setsuna folded her hands around the shorter girl's. "Of course it is, Suzu. It is your time now. My term as student council treasurer is over."
"But what if I screw up? I'm small and weak and I'm always nervous! I'm sure I was only appointed because the principal felt sorry for me!"
"But you wouldn't have been chosen if you didn't sign up," Setsuna replies, looking the younger girl in the eyes. "Tell me, what do you think is most important in a budget?"
"I- I don't know!"
Suzu tries to avert her gaze, but Setsuna presses their foreheads together.
"Guess."
"I just want everyone to be happy!"
Setsuna smiles and eases up on her. "Well, your heart's in the right place then!"
"But the clubs are sure ask for more than we can ever give them... I mean, I've heard that's what always happens."
"Oh, it is," Setsuna says, nodding. "But you can make people happy without giving them everything they ask for."