In the afternoon lunch, the loudspeaker called Dio. To be specific, Mayumi called Dio to go to the student council room without any context. The whole school now knew of him, the guy named Dio Rosen. Rumor about Saegusa teaming up with the Rosen family would surface but that was a story for another day.

"Welcome to the student council! What do you think?"

Inside the room, Mayumi greeted Dio with a cute pose. She looked very happy with all smile. Behind her was another five people. Dio knew three of them; Tatsuya, Miyuki, and Mari. Well, he didn't exactly knew Mari personally but he recognized her. On her left was a tall girl with bluish hair. She looked almost expressionless but nothing compared to Shizuku. On her left was a small girl with chestnut hair. Dio noticed, in that place, only Tatsuya was emblem less. He nodded when Dio looked at him.

"It looks comfy." He said honestly.

The room wasn't that big, but not small either. It had two sofas, a long meeting table, and a personal desk for the president. The only decoration there was flower vase. To Dio, it looked like his average meeting room. It was a nice place to relax with friends.

"Come and sit down anywhere."

"Okay then…"

He sat beside Tatsuya and whispered to him. "How did you get in this mess…?"

"Miyuki."

"Miyuki? What do you—oh, she got recruited and roped you in?"

"Correct." Tatsuya nodded his head.

Dio made the right guess. Miyuki was so close with Tatsuya. Wherever Miyuki went, Tatsuya followed vice versa. Well, Dio thought so anyway. He didn't mean anything bad though.

"Ahem!" Mayumi pretended to clear her throat. "Since we are all here, let's have our lunch! Any requests?"

"Nothing to spicy."

Dio made the first request and the other followed.

"Fabrication machine is convenient…"

Dio made that comment after seeing one in action. The food fabrication machine could fabricate many foods provided the ingredients were available. The taste lacked authenticity but more or less palatable.

"I know right? Do you use one in Germany?" Asked Mayumi.

"No, I used to cook my own food."

"Dio can cook…?"

Mayumi was somehow surprised.

"Yup, I used to live alone after all."

"You used to live alone?" Tatsuya was confused. He assumed a rich son like Dio would have many servants.

"Yeah, my school was a bit far from home. I lived at a dormitory. To be honest, the school's food was… umm… palatable but not that good. So, I cooked mine. It was a waste not to use our kitchen anyway."

"Ah, I see…" Mayumi looked more interested in Dio for some reason.

"So… why am I here?"

Dio had many assumptions but wasn't sure. His best guess was recruitment. He had to make sure. So, he asked the important question.

"Right, about that." Mayumi sounded cheerful and nervous at the same time. "We want to invite you to the student council as a guest member. Personally, I want you as a regular member but rules forbid because you're an exchange student. I can assure you there is no different in treatment other than title."

"So, I can't be promoted?"

Mayumi laughed musically. "Yes, also that." She paused for a while. "I hope you don't mind with this condition. If you accept, you will be exempted from club activities."

"Hmm…"

Dio sure, there would be many benefits from being a student council member even as a guest. But there was a problem. He wanted to try a lot of things. Student council duty might be a hindrance instead.

"So… what do you say?" Asked Mayumi hurriedly.

"What about Tatsuya and Miyuki? Will they join as well?"

"Miyuki will join the student council while Tatsuya will join the public moral committee."

"Public what…?"

"Basically, we are the law enforcement for the school." Answered Mari. Mayumi nodded her head.

"Oh, I see." This school takes role play really serious. He thought.

After considering everything, he accepted. "Alright, I will join the student council."

"Yes!"

Mayumi looked really happy. She made a beautiful smile.

"Hahaha, what did I say. No need to be nervous. You just need to ask him."

"Mari! I'm not nervous!"

"Heh? Really? Even though you keep asking me for advice…?"

"Okay, don't say anything anymore."

"Hahaha."

Everyone laughed except Tatsuya. He seemed to take everything very seriously. Dio was not much different from him. He only smiled like usual as if it was the only expression he could muster.

"No! I don't agree with your decision, Saegusa-senpai! Shiba Tatsuya should not become a member of the moral committee. He is not qualified!"

A boy made that declaration when he entered the room. He had a beautiful face with a short hair. There was an eight petals emblem on his left chest.

"Hattori-kun…"

"Who is he?" Whispered Dio to Tatsuya.

"I have no idea."

"…"

"Hattori-kun, why disagree? What is your reason?"

The calm and composed Watanabe Mari asked that question. They both locked eyes with no intention to retreat.

"Shiba Tatsuya is a course two student with no history of achievement. He is not qualified compared to other candidates. There are many who is willing to take his place. Why choose him?"

Make sense. Thought Dio in his head.

"He achieved the highest score on the theoretical entrance exam. Miyuki vouched for his combat ability. Is that not enough, Hattori Gyoubushoujo Hanzo?"

Hanzo looked flustered when Mari called his full name.

"S-senpai, please don't call my full name." He said before continuing his point. "That alone doesn't make him qualify to become member of the moral committee. His first achievement is a non factor and his second achievement is unproven. Shiba Miyuki might have vouched for him but her credibility is questionable at best."

The room suddenly went cold.

Some objects around them started to freeze slowly. Miyuki pushion went chaotic in Dio's eyes. This girl is insane. Dio thought. What Hanzo said made sense to him. Miyuki and Tatsuya were new students. How could they just trust their words like that? Besides, as he said, many were willing to take his place even Miyuki's as well. Why would they prioritize Tatsuya over the other?

"Fuuh…"

Dio exhaled his hot reishi to counter Miyuki's cold aura. The room's temperature went normal. Miyuki was too angry to notice but Tatsuya did. He looked at Dio fiercely. This guy is dangerous! He thought on his mind. Miyuki's power was rare. She was born-specialized magician. Her magic was unique. It was a mind interference magic that attack the information or the soul of an object. To be able counter her power could only mean Dio had the same type of power as her. Tatsuya became even more weary of him.

"Onii-sama can proof it to you that he is the strongest!" Shouted Miyuki while clenching her fist. Everyone was surprised and looked at her.

"And how do you intend to proof it?" Asked Hanzo.

"How about a match, Hattori-senpai?" Asked Tatsuya suddenly.

"A match?" Hanzo asked again. "What kind of match?"

Mari smiled and make the suggestion. "I know. What about a duel? I think this is the best way to proof his combat ability. Don't you agree, Mayumi?"

"Sure! But no lethal magic. Do you guys agree?"

"What about the rule?" Asked Tatsuya.

"Simple. The one who destroy the opponent's emblem win. The one who fall unconscious or admit defeat lose. We will give special emblem for this duel. No lethal or destructive magic. The limit is level B non-lethal magic. Physical combat is fine but take it easy, okay? Are these terms agreeable?"

"Okay, I agree. I will proof it that my sister is not wrong."

"Fine, I agree as well."

"Then, we meet again after school at practical room A."

"Okay."

"Guys, I don't have to come, right?" Asked Dio. He didn't want to get involved in their affair. I want to eat a cake already. He was craving for sweets. He already thought of several cake shops.

"What are you talking about? You're going to duel me."

Mayumi said that confidently. She puffed her quite big chest proudly.

"Um… what?"