Shiryu is dismissed from the Debate Club due to his long hair being a distraction, so he is brought to the Student Council. But the slots are full, so they ask for the director's permission. Meanwhile, they ask Mei from 1A to give him a makeover after the meeting. She ties his hair to a braid and gives him fake eyeglasses. Once he returns to the dorm, his friends cannot recognize his new look, so Shiryu explains how it happened.
The weather for today is sunny.
This week concludes the April chapter.
Shiryu has been attending the Debate Club meetings for the past five days. But one of the members calls him to drop a bombshell.
Member - It sucks to tell you this, but you can't be here anymore.
Shiryu (shocked) But why?
Member - You're too damn smart for us. Also, your hair is a distraction.
Shiryu (anxious) But I need to join a club.
Female member - How about joining the Student Council?
Member - Is that even possible? The elections are over.
Female member - But he can't stay here. (darts) Do you know where the Student Council is?
Shiryu (lowered eyes) I don't.
Female member - I'll take you. Follow me.
[outside Student Council office]
Female member - This is the Student Council. Good luck in there.
She leaves, and Shiryu enters the Student Council office. He sees four students whose tables are arranged like a political assembly.
Council staff - Can we help you?
Shiryu - I'm here to join the Student Council.
Council staff - The elections are over. Try again next year.
Vice president - Wait a sec! You're the student from the rumors.
Shiryu - You mean the gym incident?
Vice president - That and the Galaxian Wars thing.
Shiryu - That's true. I'm from class 1C.
SC president - So you ask to join the Student Council? Typically, we wouldn't take any more signups since the elections are over. But I think we can make an exception for you.
Council staff - Are you sure about this? He and his friends are the reason why teachers quit.
SC president - By having him here, we can keep an eye on him and his friends. (stands) We must end this meeting early so I can consult with the director. Mei-san, I'll leave him in your care.
Vice president (stands) If he's going to be here, we need to do something about his hair. But we'll leave that to Mei, like you said.
SC president - Shiryu-kun, right? Come back tomorrow. I'll tell you.
Council members exit leaving Shiryu and Mei alone. Mei, the fair raven-haired girl with soft curls and black eyeglasses.
Mei (bows) I'm Mei Tachibana from class 1A. Nice to meet you.
Shiryu (bows) Nice to meet you. I'm Shiryu from class 1C. By the way, what does the Student Council do? Sounds important.
Mei - It's nothing like that. We're just advocates for students.
Shiryu (smiles) So it's impressive in name only.
Mei (chuckles) You could say that. (composes) The Student Council is just us five: the redheaded president, the sports captain vice president, the treasurer, the enforcer, and me as the secretary. The president and VP are third-year students, while the treasurer and enforcer are second years.
Mei arranges a chair for him.
Mei - Shiryu-kun, take a seat. We must do something about your hair.
Shiryu (fidgets) I don't want to cut it!
Mei (surprised) No worries! We're not going that extreme.
Mei pulls out a hairbrush from a drawer and starts brushing.
Shiryu - Your hands are shaking.
Mei (blush) That's because you have smooth hair, Shiryu-kun. (fidgets) Don't take it the wrong way! I just admire it, that's all. (composes) Let's see... a ponytail would be too bland. Aha!
Mei braids his hair and ties the ends up. She gives him a mirror.
Shiryu (sees reflection) Ah! You made a braid.
Mei - It suits you better! Now one last thing to complement your look.
Mei rushes to the drawer and pulls out a pair of red eyeglasses. She places them on Shiryu, who looks in the mirror.
Shiryu (amazed) What are these?
Mei (proud) These are fake glasses that belonged to the Theater Club as a prop. They look so good on you. Hopefully, everyone will like it.
[at the dorm]
Shiryu (closes the door) I'm back!
Seiya (grins) Hey, Shiryu! Welcome... (serious) Who the heck are you? You can't be here, kid!
Hyoga and Shun are on high alert too.
Hyoga - We're so going to get into trouble...
Seiya (leaps) You gotta leave now!
Seiya opens the door and tries to shove Shiryu out.
Shiryu (shocked) Wait a second! (pivots) Please listen to me!
The BBs compose and sit on the sofa, where Shiryu explains.
Hyoga - For real, Shiryu? You joined the Student Council?
Shiryu - Not officially. I have to wait until tomorrow.
Seiya - Sorry for shoving you, man. I didn't recognize you.
Shun - And neither did we.
Hyoga - That's some good makeover you got.
Seiya - Yeah, it makes you look like a real student. It's the perfect disguise! (shudder) Just let the braids down after graduation. There's no way you're going into battle wearing that.
Shiryu - You don't have to tell me that. I already know.
Hyoga - No enemy will ever take you seriously if you keep those braids.
Seiya - Damn straight!
There's a person called Mei in one of the Saint Seiya novels. But the one in the novels is a guy. This one is an unrelated OC.
