~~~ Inazuma Student Council ~~~
"What's this?" Endou lifted his eyes from the letter handed over to him to Kazemaru, said owner of the hand. The guy in ponytail stammered with his words while looking everywhere but the President's eyes and ended up chuckling nervously. Endou stared at his Vice-President with a small frown. All he asked is a simple question and the teal-haired student failed to respond appropriately.
Sighing, he took the letter from Kazemaru (did he hear him sigh in relieve when he did that?) and took the letter out of its envelope to read it. "Hmmm...'Requesting Permission to Take a Leave'? What the?" Endou blinked rapidly. "Okay...er...on what grounds?...hmm...'Valentine's Day'?!"
"Ermm!" Kazemaru nodded his head, two fountains of tears trailed down his cheeks comically. He slammed his hands on the desk, peering into Endou's face. "Valentine's day is in 3 days, so I'd very much appreciate it if you'll approve my request to take a leave that day! I'll do anything for you, I promise! I'll even do your homework! Please, Kaichou! Help me!"
"Hmm..." Endou stared at Kazemaru, seemingly unaffected in any way. "Demo...is it so bad to be at school during Valentine's Day? I don't get it. It's just some celebration, right?"
"It is a celebration, in fact, it is a happy occasion for every girl in love." Hiroto added from his seat, his attention temporarily diverted from his laptop screen. "On February 14th, every year, a girl will give a present to someone they love. Traditionally the present should be a chocolate, but nowadays it can be anything; a special bento, a scarf, cookies. Even something homemade!"
Though he seemed to be immersed in his work, Tachimukai was actually eavesdropping on the heated conversation happening within the office. He remembered getting some presents during Valentine's Day last year, and one of them is handmade cinnamon cookies from a classmate. They were so delicious! Tachimukai secretly hoped that he will get the chance to eat some nice cookies again...maybe he should ask his mom to bake some...?
"Heh...so that's Valentine's Day, huh? A day for a girl to give a present to the guy she likes?" He stopped, thinking hard. "Is that why I got those horrible chocolates last year?!" Realization dawned into him.
Hiroto tutted. "It's not nice to say that, Kaichou. The present is a symbol of the girl's love for you and she worked hard on the chocolates for you!"
Endou blanched at that. "Even if it's from Natsumi and it somehow tasted like charcoal mixed with rotten eggs?"
Hiroto wisely kept quiet, his face a wonderful greenish colour.
Endou sighed. "Sounds like a wonderful day, Kazemaru. Why don't you wanna come? You'll get many presents, I bet. You have many fans!"
Kazemaru fiercely shakes his head. "Absolutely not! I don't need rabid fans chasing me around the school and forcing their gifts on me! They're crazy!"
"You know..." Hiroto cut in, looking much better than before since he went to the toilet. "Instead of skipping a school day and letting your work in the office pile up a day's worth, why don't you try to find a solution?" He suggested.
Kazemaru shot him an impatient look. "Any bright ideas, O Wise Gandalf?" He said sarcastically.
At that moment, Aki walked into the office, hugging some files close to her chest as she hummed a happy tune. Hiroto looked from Aki to Kazemaru a few times and smiled...
Like a smug cat that caught the fattest mouse.
~~~ Inazuma Student Council ~~~
When Kidou walked into his office, he knew that the probability of Sakuma and Fudou getting into an argument is high, about 78.64%. Though both of them are close friends of his, and a close friend with one another, there will always be at least an argument between them everyday. And for today, it was this:
"It's a bet! The one who receives more presents wins!"
Unfazed by the sudden shout of exclamation from Sakuma, he shut the sliding door behind him before turning to Genda. His Treasurer smiled and greeted him. "Okaeri, Kaichou." The lion-like haired guy was sitting at his own desk, typing the report of the school's equipment budget for the first six month.
Kidou settled down at his own desk before jerking his head towards the two members who are still at each other's throat, silently asking what happened between them.
Right now, Sakuma had his fists clenched on Fudou's shirt collar and was shaking him angrily. Fudou, in retaliation, stretched the eye-patch wearing Vice President's mouth twice as wide using his fingers.
Genda laughed. "Well, to cut the long story short, Fudou said something about being more popular than Sakuma since he always get more presents from fans during Valentine's Day and the verbal war started off pretty well." He grinned like a proud father of squabbling twins.
"You mean Fudou goaded him into a fight." Kidou sent him a pointed look.
Genda smirked. "Usually it's like that."
"And you let him?"
Genda shrugged his shoulders with a sly smile. "I was bored. And watching them acting like little brats is more entertaining than watching sitcom, anyway."
Kidou sighed. He pulled out his pen and started writing something on a lined paper. "Well, we'll be having a meeting once Natsumi arrives. And before that, make sure you break them up."
"Got it."
~~~ Inazuma Student Council ~~~
"You want to see us, Principal Hirai?" Goenji asked. The President stood in front of the principal's desk while Fubuki Shirou and Saginuma stood behind him, their vision of the principal unhindered. The Disciplinary Committee was requested by the principal to meet him at his office. What concerned the President was that the assistant principal was the one who came by their office and personally delivered the request.
Which means this matter that he wanted to discuss with them highly likely to be kept in confidential.
The principal shifted in his seat. His usual kind smile is in place, despite the trace of worry the three Disciplinary Committee members detected. "Aah, yes! Yes! Do come in and sit on the sofa over there! I need to get something before we begin."
The three boys trailed their eyes over to the familiar sitting area at the corner of the office. They sat on the three-seated sofa, with Goenji sitting on the right side, Fubuki in the middle and Saginuma on the other end. Beside Goenji's end is the single-seated sofa, where the principal always sit in accordance of etiquette.
When Fubuki and Saginuma struck a small talk between them, Goenji silently watch their principal from the corner of his eyes. The old man opened his cupboard, setting aside the many decorations of one particular level, and leaned inside. Not long after that, he pulled out a medium-sized white ring file. Goenji averted his eyes from the file when the principal started rearranging the decorations.
When the principal approached them, the three boys snapped into attention. The principal took his usual seat, with the ring file on his lap. A knock came from outside of the office, and with the principal's soft approval to enter, the principal's personal assistant walked in.
She was a brown-haired woman with green eyes. Her straight hair was tied into a ponytail, and she dressed herself in a navy blue elbow-length blouse that matched with her white form-fitting tight skirt. She came in carrying a tray of a tea pot, slices of strawberry cake and tea cups and saucers.
It was hard not to notice excitement dancing in her eyes when she saw Goenji in the office, especially since she placed a tea cup and saucer for Goenji first and poured the tea for him first as well. Though he noticed the error of conduct there, the principal merely shook his head and sigh. A scowl came from Fubuki, feeling threatened for his uncle. With a small smile, Goenji put his hand on Fubuki and gently rubbed his hand to assure him.
"I'm sure you still remember the 'police classified' case from last year." Principal Hirai started, a few moments after his personal assistant left.
"'Police classified'?" Fubuki whispered.
Goenji's eyes narrowed. "The 'Valentine Crisis'."
Recognition dawned into Saginuma, his eyes widened as he recalled the case.
'Valentine Crisis' was one of the few 'police classified' cases that the Disciplinary Committee was in charge of. 'Police classified' case is referred to a case that the police and outside authority are involved in. They cooperate with police and higher authorities to solve the case. And when the case prove to be too dangerous to them, the case will be handed over to the police. In most cases, the President usually hand over the case straight to the police.
'Valentine Crisis' was one of the most difficult 'police classified' cases that the Disciplinary Committee handled. Last year's President decided that the Committee should try to solve it and transfer the case into police's jurisdiction if the case progresses slowly, has no progress within a time limit given, or may potentially endanger the members and student body. The case was about a few girls adding a drug called 'Amant Venenum', roughly translated as 'Love Poison', into their chocolates before giving them to their crush.
'Amant Venenum' was obtained from student dealers who discretely distributed them to their clients. The clients contacted the dealers through a 'ghost website' that only goes online at certain time and certain day. 'Amant Venenum' contained a high dose of aphrodisiac mixed with various dangerous chemicals, therefore, making it dangerous, especially if consumed.
The clients knew of the aphrodisiac inside of the 'Love Poison' and added it inside of the chocolate they intended to give their 'loved one', hoping to lure the victim into having sex with her. The case became complicated when one of the recipients was Endou Mamoru.
Saginuma glanced at his President, his eyes on the platinum blonde's left of his back.
"I know I entrusted you the case, Goenji-kaichou. However, taking matters into consideration, I have decided to ask for assistance from a sister school." Principal Hirai turned to Goenji. "They too, experienced the same problem with their students last year, but unlike us, the school is an all-girls school, that is why it is much easier and faster for them to close the case. The school's Disciplinary Committee should be here soon."
And just as the principal finished, the door was knocked and his personal assistant announced the other Disciplinary Committee's arrival.
"Just in time." Principal Hirai smiled, replying with a loud "Come in!" before sipping his tea.
The door of the office swung open, revealing three female students wearing maroon blazer with a white shirt underneath. The maroon, pleated skirt that they wear is long, fluttering above the floor as they move. One of the girls' appearance made Goenji furrow his eyebrow. The girl is of average height, possessing long black hair that cascaded down to her waist. Her ruby eyes twinkled in amusement as her eyes fell on him. Fubuki narrowed his eyes dangerously when he saw the exchange of looks between them.
The principal stood up to welcome the students from their sister school. "Welcome to Inazuma High School! I hope you found no difficulties on your way here! Have a seat, please! Miss Wakaba, please bring tea and cakes for our student guests." The newcomers occupied the three-seated sofa in front of Goenji and his Disciplinary Committee members.
Principal Hirai looked from the President of his school's Disc. Committee and the Clearwater Academy's President of Disc. Committee. The old man in his fifties fake a cough. "Clearwater Academy's principal and I hope that the two committees will be able to work together in solving this case."
"Hai." The students from both school replied in unison.
The principal nodded his head in approval.
"It's been a while, Goenji Shuuya. Let's do our best to close the case, shall we?" The girl in front of him said with a sly smile.
Goenji's eyes harden. "Likewise, Zheng Tsui Ling."
~~~ Inazuma Student Council ~~~
"That was awkward." Endou commented, filling in the space of silence after Goenji briefed them on the 'police classified' case and the joint investigation with all-girls Clearwater Academy's Disciplinary Committee. "It's been, what, almost a year since you two said anything to each other. And the last time you two met, it was to split up. And now you two are going to work on this case together?"
"That's enough, Mamoru. Let's not talk about that." Kidou cut in before he turn to the other member of their trio. "What's more important is that the reopening of the case. And from what the principal has informed you, and the data collection in this file, you'll have your hands full this year too. We know that the Clearwater Academy's Disciplinary Committee will lend a hand, but if there's anything you need, don't hesitate to ask, okay?"
"Aah." Goenji nodded his head, his eyes still on the case file that he's reading. Kidou sighed. He knew that the platinum blonde has been listening to what they were saying, but his focus is more on the data of the case. He exchange a knowing look with Endou, who beamed a bright smile as if there are no worries in the world for them. While Kidou can be quite a worrywart and doubtful sometimes, Endou is the severely optimistic one. And Goenji is consistently the 'cool' and level-headed one, therefore, creating the balance between the three best friends.
"Shuuya will be fine. He's in his element. Besides, he's got his own personal bodyguard." Endou glanced knowingly at the balcony outside of his bedroom. A shadow of a figure has been standing guard there for quite awhile.
A small smile curved up Kidou's lips. "I guess you're right."
Endou pretended to look offended. "Of course I'm right! Now, let's go down for some snack and then we can prepare to go to bed."
Kidou frowned. "You're talking about healthy snack, right? As in carrots, cucumbers and such?"
"We're not rabbits, Yuuto. We're having potato chips and bonbon with cola."
"We can't eat those things before going to bed!"
"Oh I forgot. You don't like potato chips. Maybe some French fries will do?"
"Mamoru! Eating high sodium level of snacks is not good for your health! You should try-"
"Looks like my mom's rubbing off on you! Your nagging is exactly like her!" Endou whined, blocking Kidou's voice and all sound of the world by palming his ears.
The two continued their usual friendly bicker as they made exit from Endou's bedroom.
Goenji stood up and follow them silently, the shadow of figure disappeared in a flash.
~~~ Inazuma Student Council ~~~
The day for lovers is finally here. Valentine's Day started with a sunny morning, sunlight glittered upon all surface. The temperature was not as cold as before, as spring is approaching. Many shops in the town completed their decoration for the day's celebration, with hearts of many colours, primarily red. Almost all of them are still putting up posters of their Valentine's Day offer.
And at Inazuma High School, with the Principal's permission, decorations for Valentine's Day have been put up by the students, especially girls. As Goenji and Tsui Ling are on their patrol around the campus ground, a group of giggling girls approached them, each of them holding a box of Valentine's Day decoration. When they noticed the President's presence, the four girls squealed and bowed, saying "Happy Valentine's Day, Goenji-kaichou!" and glared at the stranger from another school.
Goenji noticed this and frowned at the girls' attitude. "She may be a student from another school, but you should still show some respect to her. Understand?"
"Ha...hai." The girls answered in unison and bowed apologetically-yet-not-sincerely to Tsui Ling before they go about their way.
The two Presidents continued their patrol around the campus ground. Once in a while, Tsui Ling would glance at Goenji. But the male President didn't even look in her direction, though they both know that he notice her staring at him now and then. For the nth time, Tsui Ling slowly glance at the other President who's walking a bit ahead of her.
Goenji had undergone some visible physical changes since the last time they met during the second year of middle school. She could see that the god of growth spurt is certainly fond of him. Back then, they were about the same height, but now he's about a head and a half taller than her. His torso and back are now broader, any girl would feel like lying their face on his chest and his back like one of those romantic scenes from cheesy romance movies.
"-what do you think, Zheng-kaichou?"
His spiky hair that he had during junior high had been toned down, veiling some of his face. She doubted any guys can give a sexy vibe that can top his.
"Zheng-kaichou."
And those muscles-
Impatient, Goenji whirled around, a small frown marring his face. "Zheng-kaichou!" He called for her using a firm tone and raised the volume, effectively pulling her from her thoughts. Goenji's voice startled Tsui Ling, making the girl flinched a bit and her gaze met Goenji's onyx ones. She let out a small laugh and looked at him apologetically.
"Gomen, Goenji-kun. I was just thinking about something. What were you saying just now?"
Goenji's blank stare landed on her, and her eyes widened in surprise. She'd never been the receiving end of Goenji's blank stare; they were usually given to people who annoy him. Is she annoying to him now?
"...it's time to meet up at the office. Let's go." He replied curtly and turned around, letting her see only his back. Goenji had both of his hand tucked inside his pant's pockets. He glanced at her from the corner of his eyes and added, "And it's Goenji-kaichou. Don't try to be so familiar with me." His tone was rather cold and with that, he went ahead, leaving her stunned where she was standing rigidly.
Up above, Fubuki Atsuya had been watching them for quite a while. The second year prefect smirked sadistically, feeling satisfied and somewhat proud of his uncle. His eyes trailed to the female president and he sneered, "Serve you right, you bitch. We'll see how you'll be doing when the table's turned against you."
~~~ Inazuma Student Council ~~~
Kazemaru and Aki's face were flushing bright red as the two avoided looking at anyone, afraid of making eye contact and losing control of themselves. Their eyes were mostly on the ground as they walked together to school, with Aki hugging the teal-haired guy's arm. The frantic whispers, over dramatic gasps and flashes coming from their smartphones were starting to overwhelm them.
So far, there were 20 "Kazemaru-sama, please tell me this is not true!" approaches from his fan girls, 37 girls and GUYS fainted at the sight of their beloved Kazemaru going public, a hundred flashes from fancy smartphones, a hundred updates of all social platform thinkable and counting.
And in his head, Kazemaru wondered, "What in the hell possessed me to agree to Hiroto's plan?"
While Aki silently cried inside as she berated herself. "I should have put down my feet and say no to this ridiculous plan!"
"That's good! That's the way. Aahhh, the two of you look like a real couple! Our training has not been in vain!" The overly happy voice whispered from the ear micro plugged in their earlobe, making angry veins popped randomly in the air around them.
"This is the stupidest idea I ever get along with! It's not even half of the day yet and I'm already regretting it! If this grand idea of yours does not end well, I swear on my cat's grave I will shave you bald!" Kazemaru whispered angrily into the small microphone pinned on his collar.
On the other side, Hiroto laughed nervously as he sweat dropped.
~~~ Inazuma Student Council ~~~
"Nothing suspicious or out of ordinary." was another report from yet another prefect team in charge of patrolling. So far, there had been no clues of such activities happening in the school. Goenji is sitting at his desk, closing his eyes in contemplation.
A sigh came from one of Clearwater's Disciplinary Committee member. "We're getting nowhere with this investigation. Maybe it does not happen to your school this year."
"Are you insinuating that we should stop the investigation?" Saginuma glanced at her direction, frustration evident on his face and voice. "Both of our principal expected that 'Valentine Crisis' case will happen again since the police have not been successful to fully put a stop to 'Amant Venenum' dealings, and you want us to stop the investigation?! Do you wanna take the risk getting our students drugged?!"
"Calm down, Saginuma-kun!" Fubuki Shirou stepped in between the two. "And you too, Maerichiyo-san." He shot the girl a kind smile, hoping to diffuse her anger. "Fighting with each other wouldn't solve anything. Let's all calm down and think whether there's something amiss."
"Easy for you to say." Zheng Tsui Ling snorted. "We've spent three days working on this case and prepared for it! We monitored the student body's activities, we check the surveillance cameras, we interrogated the most likely suspects and all shops that sell chocolate in Inazuma Town, and we have no such luck! If you so smart, then tell us what we should do next!"
Goenji's eyes snapped open, and he shot a deadly glare at the other President. "Zheng-kaichou, although we can relate to you and your underling's frustration with the case, I ask that you refrain from speaking in such manner to my PR Manager. It is undignified and portrays a shallow mind that you supposedly do not possess, given the straight A's in your report card."
A red hue of embarrassment crept up to the female President's face and her words died. She'd like very much to retaliate in defense or her honor, but she knew better not to do anything that will rise the ire of Goenji Shuuya, especially when it has anything to do with his dear beloved nephews.
Fubuki barely held himself back from sticking out his tongue at her when Tsui Ling glared at him.
"But Fubuki has a point." He cast a look to the gathered members of both Disciplinary Committees and Representative Prefects of each grade. "Perhaps there is something that we overlook. Let's recall what we know so far about this case."
"The crime organization suspected to be the mastermind of this case is Fifth Sector. Although Fifth Sector usually runs larger illegal businesses like human trafficking, organ harvesting and sex slaves, they have only recently started drug dealing business. They needed test subjects, and made teenagers as their target for marketing as a cover to conduct their experiment." Goenji informed them.
"'Amant Venenum', translated from Latin as 'Love Poison', is a type of drug mixture of a high level of aphrodisiac and other dangerous chemicals." Saginuma continued. "If anyone consume the drug, and does not receive treatment immediately, it could lead to blood poisoning and severe shortness of breath. And the drug deteriorates the victim's body at a fast pace. Last year, we have about sixty-four students admitted into the hospital, and regretfully, we lost two of them."
"So far, we have ten suspects, four of them are second years while the other six are third years." Fubuki added. "None of them admitted to having any relation to the drug dealing business, but half of them admitted to have heard rumors of it. Supposedly the drug is designed to make the victim fall in love with the first person they see after they consume the drug. So far, the only method for the drug to be consumed is by mixing it with chocolates."
"I've asked for our Campus Event and Students' Management Committee's PR Manager to keep watch of the surveillance cameras, but so far nothing has turned up." Goenji said. "And we've had prefects assist us in patrolling the whole school as well, but we got nothing."
"So we're back to square one?" Tsui Ling raised an eyebrow.
"Not exactly." Goenji replied but he does not so much as glance in her direction, making her frustrated. "We'll wait."
"For what?" Maerichiyo asked in confusion.
Fubuki smiled. "Clearance."
"What do you-"
A loud buzzing sound came from the walkie-talkie that each of them have. Goenji held up his directed it to his mouth. "Status report?"
"Tapper has been taken down. System all green."
"Good work."
When Goenji put down his walkie-talkie, a furious Tsui Ling approached his desk, slammed her hands on his desk and leaned forward. "Tapper? We have a tapper spying on us when we discuss the case?"
"Yes." Goenji's gaze did not falter.
"And you didn't think it's important enough to tell us?"
"The less people who know this, the better. Else, we'd lose our advantage."
"I though we agree that we will proceed with the case together. But you chose to withhold this crucial information from us. What games are you playing, Goenji-kaichou?"
Having had enough, Goenji stood up from his seat, not breaking his eye contact with the other President. "I did what I think is the best course of action. I have obtained approval from both principals, and that's all I need to proceed. And I'm glad I chose not to share this information with you. That little argument bought my prefects some time to take the tappers down."
Shaking angrily, Tsui Ling shot a death glare at Goenji and grudgingly collected herself as Goenji moved to the front of his desk, facing everyone present in the office.
"First of all, I want to apologize for keeping this from your knowledge. Only Fubuki, Saginuma, a few trusted prefects and I know about this. Two days ago, we found out that there were some hidden cameras planted in the Disciplinary Committee office. With PR Manager Fudou's assistance, we managed to track down who's monitoring our movements and from where. The tappers who planted the cameras turned out to be three of the school's janitors, and they watched us from an unused store room."
"We also found out that the weekly spot check will be held on Valentine's day, just like last year. What made it even more suspicious is that the three out of the six teachers in charge are the same teachers on duty last year; Fuyukai Suguru, Manabe Yoshida and Oguru Kikyo. According to Principal Hirai, they volunteered for the duty. I had Saginuma hack into their bank accounts last night and found a large sum of money wired into their accounts last year and this year, only this year, it's double. Therefore, I have asked all prefects to take note of the students who had their bags check by these three teachers. All that's left is to wait for our trump card to catch them in the act."
"What do you mean by 'catch them in the act'? And since when do we have a trump card?" Tsui Ling asked, even more upset since her Disciplinary Committee had been left out of the investigation from the very beginning.
As if on cue, Fubuki Atsuya barged into the office, with a happy gold-coated Golden Retriever on tow. "Special delivery!" He announced proudly with a gangster pose as the large dog went to Goenji's side, greeting him with a friendly bark and sit, wagging its tail and panting softly.
Only Fubuki clapped his hands in amazement while the others stared at the dog.
~~~ Inazuma Student Council ~~~
Meanwhile, at the Main Assembly Hall of Inazuma High School...
"And now, let's begin our Annual Top 5 Most Wanted Bachelor: Valentine Version!" On the stage, the school's resident announcer, Urabe Rika sounded pumped up. She gestured the five guys standing in a line beside her; Goenji, Endou, Hiroto, Kazemaru and Fubuki Atsuya. The students in attendance, most of them girls, squealed and cheered on the 'supposedly' eligible bachelors.
Atsuya waved at the audience cheerfully, both hands lifted up in the air as he flashed his famous smirk. On the contrary, Hiroto simply waved politely, a gentle smile on his lips, which dazzled his crushes at present. Kazemaru waved mechanically out of obligation as he silently cried inside. Clearly he doesn't want to be there. Endou laughed nervously as he waved a bit, before freezing at his spot when he noticed one of the students in the hall being Raimon Natsumi. Goenji was just...there. But the lack of reaction and excitement from his does not deter his crushes' determination.
"However," Rika suddenly said, her voice rose sharp and it silenced all sound within the hall, "since Kazemaru-sama recently revealed his relationship with Secretary Kino Aki from Student's Support and Welfare Committee, he is now eliminated from the program! And the number 6 bachelor will take his place! Please welcome Genda Koujirou!"
The sudden announcement made Genda's eyes bulged out and he started stuttering in his place when Kidou and Sakuma grinned mischievously and dragged him to the stage regardless of his screaming and kicking. Kazemaru, now all happy and bubbly, playfully raised his limp hand and gave him a high five before running down the stage, as if they're tagging each other. Genda stood between the enthusiastic playboy Atsuya and gentleman Hiroto while thinking which God did he offend to deserve this fate.
"And now, before we begin, I will explain how this will work, okay?" Rika said, receiving a glass fish bowl from Natsumi. Then, she lifted it up high in the air for all to see. "Each bachelor will pick one of colorful balls in this bowl. On each ball, there is a number written on it, and that number will indicate which prize will be received by the student who has that number, as shown at the whiteboard on the stage! Please show your draw number as prove! No exchange of prize is allowed! It's almost the same as lucky draw! Is that clear?"
Her question was answered with a loud and incoherent "Yes!"
"Alright then! Let's start with our first bachelor, Fubuki Atsuya!" She did a little happy dance, twirl and presented the bowl to the younger Fubuki twin. Atsuya stuck his tongue out as he sink his hands into the sea of colorful balls in the bowl and did a little rummaging before finally drawing out a yellow colored ball.
"Tell us what the number is and show it to the audience." Rika said and directed the microphone to his mouth. Atsuya grinned. "Lucky girl is the one with number 31!" He announced, lifting up the ball for all to see the number and winked playfully. An excited shriek came from the audience and the Student Council members recognized the girl as Atsuya's classmate, who's also a huge fan of him. Rika turned to the whiteboard and hollered, "Congratulations, number 31! You win the right to be Fubuki Atsuya's date for tonight's Valentine Party! That's like, every girl's dream! I envy you, seriously!"
And when the excitement finally died down a bit, Rika moved on to the next bachelor; Genda. "Now, girls, hold your breath! Genda Koujirou-sama is about to draw a number!" She announced as she handed the bowl to Genda. Genda sighed heavily and picked up an orange ball from the bowl in a second. Rika glared sternly at him for his lack of excitement and announced the number. The girl with the number 79 shouted in glee when Rika announced she win a date with the lion-haired Treasurer at the recently opened amusement park, Momo Land.
Genda died a little inside. Going on a date with a girl he barely knew will NEVER bode well.
"And now is our third bachelor's turn...Kiyama Hiroto-sama!" Rika announced dramatically before presenting the bowl to him. Some girls clasped their hands and prayed as he tuck his hand in. Finally, Hiroto smiled and drew his hand back. "Number 84." He said through the microphone Rika shoved in front of him, followed closely by the scream of a severely excited girl. She was so happy anyone who didn't know would think she's a loony. "Number 84 and Kiyama Hiroto-sama will be spending a romantic picnic at Narashika Park at a day and time of their convenience." Rika clapped her hands as congratulations.
Then, she moved over to Endou, who started to sweat profusely. Natsumi took out her draw paper and stared at the number 77 hopefully. With shaking hand, Endou slowly move about his hands in the bowl and a ball slipped snugly into his palm. He gulped nervously, praying non stop that the person with the number is a nice person and that the prize is something that he's willing to do. He looked down at the white ball in his right hand and announced "It's...err...number 10." using Rika's microphone.
"The student with number 10 win...WOW, OH MY GOODNESS!" She turned to Endou with a gleeful smile. "A KISS ON THE LIPS! KYAAA! WHAT A ROMANTIC DAYDREAM!" She drowned in her own romance world and gushed girlishly. While all girls shriek, some cried, some fainted (like Natsumi), guys' jaws dropped, Endou turned pale considerably and he felt his whole body's like jelly. "Who's the lucky girl with number 10?!" Rika questioned when she returned from her own romance world.
"Here." Goenji nonchalantly said and he showed Rika a number 10 draw paper. The whole assembly hall fell into a silence with all incredulous stare directed at the platinum blonde. Natsumi recovered from her faint just in time to witness Goenji wrapping his arm around Endou's waist, pulling him privacy-invasion-close and lips meet lips. The young lady from Raimon family rolled her eyes 360 degrees before fainting again.
~~~ Inazuma Student Council ~~~
"So how's the arrest?" Goenji asked as soon as he arrived at the spot check station with Fubuki Atsuya. They found Fubuki Shirou and his Golden Retriever, Axel being gushed, awed and squealed by the girls that surrounded them. The three teachers mentioned as suspects were tied and seated on the ground, guarded closely by six prefects who watch them like hawks. Saginuma bowed to him and smiled. "Everything goes according to plan. We're now waiting for the police to arrive and hand them over. We only have to report to Principal Hirai and the case will be officially closed."
Axel, hearing his master's voice, perked up and paw his way to him. Axel sat in front of him with head held high, looking all smug as if saying 'I've done a good job today, I deserve praise and special treats'. Goenji laughed for the first time of the day and started rubbing his four-legged companion's head and body. "That's my boy. I'm so proud of you." He whispered at him, earning a few playful licks from Axel.
Atsuya and Shirou's eyes met. Atsuya grinned and showed a thumbs up at his older twin brother. Shirou chuckled softly before returning the thumbs up.
Goenji heard familiar footsteps approaching from behind, but he didn't bother to look. He continued petting and scratching Axel. Behind him, Tsui Ling inhaled and exhaled deeply. She needed to gather as much courage as she can for this. "We need to talk." She finally said it.
An empty chuckle came from Goenji. He looked over his shoulder and their eyes met. "No, we didn't."
~~~ Inazuma Student Council ~~~
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