14. School Festival – 02

An hour after that, the heads of each club, including the student council executives, gathered in the student council room.

It was nothing else but to hold a meeting regarding various progress and budget execution in preparation for the festival to be held two days later.

In today’s meeting, the host was none other than Erekaya and the rest of the student council.

Because the student council was the most neutral of all those gathered here, in fact, it was impossible to draw a meeting result that everyone could understand unless it was the student council.

In addition, it was a club-related meeting because it was good to talk, and the heads of clubs attending today’s meeting were all the heirs of the influential nobles of the empire.

No, in the first place, it was taken for granted to stand above others, and only those who knew how to lead others at the forefront were in charge of the club’s manager role.

As such, Erekaya, the future head of the duchy and the owner of Pendragon, could not openly ignore the people scheduled to attend today’s meeting.

That’s why, if it was the same as before, no, if it was Kaya a hundred days ago from now, she would have been preparing for today’s meeting with great enthusiasm.

No matter how much the Duke of Pendragon was at the top of the empire and at the top of the aristocratic family, the management of state affairs was never something that the Duke of Pendragon could accomplish alone.

However, the current Kaya was somewhat different.

“… ha.”

Ten minutes before the meeting started, Kaya sighed softly as she looked at the scene in the student council room, which was somewhat quiet as some people had not yet arrived.

“President? Are you having any problems?”

When Celica, who was right next to Kaya, assisted her, asked in a slightly worried tone, Kaya just shook her head left and right.

“no… no. I’m just a little tired today.”

In fact, today’s Kaya was inevitably tired. It was because from the day I went to the amusement park with Jin, until today, my heart was pounding so much that I couldn’t sleep.

‘Crazy, I’m really crazy.’

Now that I think about it, I don’t think I was even half insane. At that time, why did he do such an outrageous thing to Jin, and where did the courage to do such an outrageous thing come from?

But that… In a way, isn’t it a kind of act that can be called a kiss?

At that time last time, Kaya quietly raised her finger and gently brought it to his lips. And until this moment, Kaya had the feeling that there was a feeling left on her fingers.

little bit

Kaya stared blankly at the fingers that were touching his lips, then carefully stuck out her tongue and licked them.

Of course it didn’t taste like anything. No, I couldn’t fly. Because he had already licked and touched his fingers countless times all night last night.

If I had known this was going to happen, I would have gone a little further than just putting my finger to his lips yesterday.

For example, opening your arms and hugging him tightly, or kissing his cheek or nape…

‘No, no.’

It’s a new confession now, but when it comes to dating, Kaya prefers being led by others rather than taking the initiative to do something on her own.

In other words, it was more preferable for a man to step forward and kiss herself than to kiss herself.

Wouldn’t it be a little disrespectful for a woman to actively step forward and push a man for a kiss in the first place?

Because the more aggressively you step forward, the more you will end up taking on the appearance of clinging to him.

Her mother had said this before. Traditionally, in a relationship between a man and a woman, the one who first likes and bends and enters first loses.

Of course, as much as I liked him more, I had no intention of pushing or pushing, but I still have pride as a woman.

It would have been very difficult for Jin to think that Erekaya was a woman who fell in love with a man and was a cheap woman.

Therefore, she would have to pretend to be a chaste, gentle and benevolent woman, at least in front of him.

Since that was the only thought in Kaya’s mind at the moment, what was the point of the fact that today’s meeting could affect not just Nineveh, but the future of the empire?

At this moment, it seemed more productive for Kaya to think about how she and Jin could attend the festival starting Monday, rather than talking to the incompetent and incompetent little aristocrats.

How can I enjoy the festival with him? Even women with bad hand habits like Bonama, Altina, von Rudel Serias, and Claire Delphine Mascarena are sure to get along well with him, so I thought it would be better to come up with countermeasures…

“… Chairman, Chairman?”

“… Ah yes?”

But at that time, thanks to Celica who urgently whispered something in Kaya’s ear, she managed to return to reality.

“The meeting is about to start soon. All the executives of the student council and the presidents of each club have also completed their seats.”

“Ah, yes.”

Kaya, who finally came to her senses, looked around with a blank face.

As Celica said, while Kaya was bruised for a moment, the current student council room was filled with people who had to attend this meeting.

In other words, at the same time as saying that all the various things that did not suit Kaya’s eyes were gathered-

‘… jin. No, West.’

It was in line with the words that a man had come to this place that she had pictured in her mind until now.

It was nice. I haven’t seen you for only 5 days, but as if I haven’t seen you in years, my heart overflows with sorrow and joy.

During the final exam period, I refrained from meeting him as much as possible in case it would interfere with his studies, but now it was really the limit.

I want to run right next to him. I want to go next to you and talk to you. I want to hold him tightly in his arms. I don’t care if there are other people around, I want to call him Mr. Seo.

but… But it shouldn’t be like that. Because if Kaya really didn’t care about those around her and worked only for her own desires, the person who would end up in trouble would be Jin, not Kaya.

So, let’s be patient for now. Because going up to his side and having a good time is something I could do anytime after this meeting.

Kaya, who had adjusted her voice once so that she would not appear strange to those around her, returned to being the strict and haughty student council president as usual.

“Certainly, it looks like everyone has gathered. Then, from now on, let’s start a meeting to prepare for the school festival that will start next week.”

That’s how the meeting started, and as Kaya initially expected, the meeting went rather smoothly.

Well, in fact, the correct answer is that there are not too many corners to catch the pod, since all the contents related to the agenda to be exchanged today are just following the decisions of the previous year.

But at that moment, several club directors who were watching the situation leisurely from the other side suddenly raised their hands.

“excuse me. If it’s not rude, would it be okay if I say something to the president?”

“… What happened all of a sudden?”

Even though Kaya rolled her eyes and looked back at them, instead of being intimidated by her gaze, they even enjoyed the gaze of the crowd in a relaxed manner.

It couldn’t have been a really arbitrary attitude, but judging by the ‘dignity’ that seemed to suit them, it was clear that they were the children of high-ranking powers even in Nineveh, where aristocratic students gathered.

“… These are Pierre Van Crutier, president of the swordsmanship club, and Entique del Touan, president of the magic research club. They are the descendants of counts and marquesses, each of whom have some influence in the central and southern parts of the empire.”

Celica, who seemed to have noticed Kaya’s feelings, quickly approached her and whispered softly to her.

As a son of a ducal family like Kaya, Celica, who doesn’t even notice a few students, knows their faces and names.

“It’s nothing. It’s just that I have something to say about the budget allocated to our club before preparing for this school festival.”

“Are you talking about a problem related to the budget plan?”

At Pierre’s words, Kaya frowned as if she didn’t understand.

As far as she knew, the swordsmanship club and magic research club were among the most budgetary of all the clubs in Nineveh.

Because the essence of Nineveh was a place to develop students’ abilities in the first place, and there was no reason to stop students from doing ‘training’ outside of the curriculum, so the school paid special attention to them.

In other words, those who receive the most preferential treatment in the execution of this budget bill related to the school festival are those guys, so where on earth is there a corner to tackle?

“Isn’t the school festival a story that, unlike usual, a lot of outsiders, including parents, come in and out? And our clubs are in charge of publicizing the achievements we have made in Nineveh to such outsiders and distinguished guests.”

“It is.”

“But no matter how much I think about it, this seems a bit unfair. We are making a significant contribution to Nineveh by being at the forefront of the festival and representing all the other students, but other clubs do not seem to appreciate our efforts.”

Saying that, Pierre slightly raised the corner of his mouth and slowly looked around at the presidents of other clubs who were quietly watching him.

“Well, that’s not to say I’m dissatisfied. In the first place, we are those who stand above others. As much as I have such an honored duty, there are parts that I have to accept even if I don’t feel like it.”

“But, as it is, it strikes me that it wouldn’t be so unfair to claim a little more rights in proportion to the duties we shoulder.”

“… What about some rights?”

“It’s nothing. For example, for this school festival, the budget plan that will be allocated to each club, our club will pay a little more attention… ?”

In other words, the introduction was rather long, but in conclusion, it was a story that they asked for more budget.

Rather than pouring useless budget bills into other useless clubs, threats, not threats, to assign the budget bill to them.

“… under.”

It was probably something she could have done because she had her own backbone and beliefs, but Celica, who was watching the situation from the sidelines, sneered as if she were astonished at those words that were so arrogant.

To be honest, it was a really cheeky and absurd story, but at the same time, it was a story that was plausible and had a legitimate cause.

And what they were saying was within the scope of what could be resolved through agreement and discussion among the students, and since they didn’t say a word about their families, Kayana and Celica also recklessly asserted their power. Circumstances were not suitable to press them down.

But even so, I understand, and I can’t accept their proposal.

In the face of an unexpected situation, when Kaya, Celica, and Shura and Midir stare at each other, the faces of Pierre and Entique become even more triumphant.

It’s probably clear that the reason they brought up this kind of story at this moment was that they acted with this kind of calculation.

But it was just then.

“President, it’s a shame, but would it be all right if I speak for the student council and say something to the seniors over there?”

“Western… No, you mean the clerk?”

“Yes. Because I think I can coordinate opinions with my seniors peacefully.”

When Jin shrugged and said that, Celica looked at Kaya without saying anything and then nodded her head.

Kaya didn’t know it, but it was no different than a sign that she could trust Jin unconditionally in anything she did.

“… Let’s do that. Wherever you are, just do whatever you want.”

Even if Jin couldn’t deal with the situation, Kaya had nothing to lose because in the worst case, she would have to step in.

And crucially, Kaya also believed in Jin. Because he was never a great man who couldn’t solve a problem like this.

“My name is Jin, the secretary of the student council. senior.”

“I know. Rumors that a rather great junior has joined this freshman year are widespread in our grade.”

Contrary to what he said, in Pierre’s gaze toward Jin, there was a sense of humor and arrogance that the other person was only a commoner.

No, not only him, but Entique next to him was also looking at Jin with the same gaze.

It’s no wonder that this was the student council room where all the other students were gathered, but if I had met him elsewhere, it would have been obvious that I wouldn’t have dealt with him at all, or I would have responded with ignorance from start to finish.

Of course, Jin also laughed at their gaze like that. And compared to what he would do to them from now on, this kind of gaze was really nothing.

“I have also heard a few stories about seniors. The president of the swordsmanship club, a strong person who won a swordsmanship tournament in the first year, and an excellent talent who ranks in the top 10 in the grade?”

“Well… Was it to the extent that my name was known even in first grade like that? It’s such an honor that someone like you can say that.”

As Jin’s compliments come out of his mouth, Pierre’s mouth twitched as if he wasn’t in a bad mood. Contrary to what it looks like, he’s the type who’s weak against flattery.

Unfortunately, however, what Jean wanted to say to Pierre was not flattery related to him, but more intimate and personal. That said, it was nothing more than a stepping stone to gain momentum.

“Oh, and I heard some interesting rumors about you.”

“rumor? What else is that?”

Pierre leans his body towards Jean, as if interested, and Jean whispers something in his ear in a very small voice in order to gladly live up to his expectations.

“For example, the senior’s father is an even number, but the mother is an odd number?”