Chapter 58Cultural Festival Executive Committee
When there was a meeting, there was also a farewell. Young generations moved forward with the things they have developed in their hearts, all the while holding back their anxiety for the day when they will meet again. Short farewell — I remember feeling rather lonely as I heard the sound of farewells and slowly looked up.
"Oh, summer vacation will be starting tomorrow."
I was sure that tomorrow I would be so excited that I would hardly wake up in the morning. (I overslept.)
Summer vacation has arrived. This is a big event. Let's play a lot of games while Big Sis has a busy cram school schedule. This may come as a surprise, but the secret to making the most of this long vacation is to wake up early. Every day will feel longer than the day before. Even though you're excited, don't wake up too early like you did when you had school. ...It's better if you wake up between 8 and 9 am. (According to a guy who doesn't have a good character.)
If you want to spend your days without exercising, it's a good idea to combine breakfast and lunch into brunch. Only those with a big belly and those who exercise are allowed to eat three meals a day and maintain their weight. Also, "brunch" sounds unique. I like that term.
Just as I was drawing up the sinful platinum plan in my head, the Principal on stage finished his speech. Honestly, who else but the Principal would make the longest speech, huh? The Student Counselor, the Class President, the type of teacher who came here just to berate you. They get mad at you when you haven't done anything in front of the whole school audience. I don't know why the Principal can do so many speeches at the end of the school day. ...I think he's said all he wants to say and he has nothing more to say. You don't have to force yourself to say something nice.
Just as I was remembering how sad it was to be in the Principal's position, Yūki-senpai, our Student Council President, came on stage. I could tell that the girls around him were excited just by their breath. As usual, his gaze was sharp, and his face, or rather his chin, was small. Moreover, I heard that he was aware of his good looks. I've heard that senpai-s like that must have had some naughty times, but I can only imagine what it's like to do adult things. If I had a face like that, I would already have a bad personality.
"Ah, the next topic is news from the Student Council," said MC Kamata (*in charge of the Ancient Chinese Language and Literature), and Yūki-senpai began to make a speech. It seemed to be some news that had something to do with the events of the second semester.
"To prepare for the Cultural Festival, members of the Executive Committee will be asked to come to this school three times a week during the summer vacation. Please cooperate to make this Cultural Festival works."
Culture Festival Executive Committee members were... ...also sounds troublesome. The committee for each class was decided on the first day of the second semester, but the Cultural Festival Executive Committee itself was decided today. The advantage is that once the Cultural Festival is over, you don't have to serve anymore. You don't have to stay forever like other committees.
Shinomiya-senpai was pushing me hard to become a member of the Disciplinary Committee, but what should I do? Whatever I do, it's troublesome, but since I was invited to join, I can consider accepting her invitation...
Well, I'll decide according to my mood at that time.
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"Who wants to be members of the Cultural Festival Executive Committee?"
Our homeroom teacher, Ootsuki-sensei, made an effort and asked in a cheerful tone. "This is troublesome.". No one answered the question, as if they were all thinking on the same page, and as much as possible they tried not to make eye contact with Sensei. After about five seconds of silence, Sensei became irritated.
"If no one answers, I'll take another approach and narrow down the candidates."
"Ah...!"
I wasn't the only one who looked up as if I had rejected her. I did have a bad feeling about this, but I couldn't accidentally stand out by speaking carelessly here. For some reason, I could predict what Sensei would say next.
"Alright, those of you who aren't in the club activities, please stand up!"
Ugh. Yeah, that's right, it's natural. Those who join club activities have practices and competitions. I must agree with that... if it's not only the school that assigns tasks to those who have free time.
As I slowly stood up, thinking that it would be futile to protest, I heard the sound of a seat being pulled back from the seat next to me and from the other seats also following me up. I looked back and saw six people standing, including me. I already knew about Natsukawa, but I was surprised that there were so many people who didn't join the club activities like me.
Next to me... was Ichinose-san, who was always enjoy reading. I haven't talked to her much, but don't worry. If there was a Literature Club, she would join, but right now it's like the Horror Club. ...If you want to hate it, hate the times, Miss. This is not the time when upper-level wanderers will be tolerated.
Everyone was relieved that they didn't have to do such a troublesome task anymore. Some of them looked at us with smiles on their faces as if to say 'Hehe, no need to worry⭐', which annoyed us. If I can use Kamehameha*, just watch out for you guys.
(TL Note: Dragon Ball reference, Kamehameha is the name of a powerful attack widely used by some characters such as Goku.)
"Hmmm... ...Rock-paper-scissors, huh..."
"Leave Sajou alone!"
"Yamazaki. You, Yamazaki, Yamazaki."
Do you have a projectile? I don't have any ground cannonballs.
I turned sideways to glare at Yamazaki, Ashida was poking her black volleyball bag beside the table with her knee as if to say that she had those. You didn't think that she would suggest that, did you? I couldn't hide my annoyance. What, can't I do it? Can't I borrow your ball?
"Oh! Sajou-kun, do you want to do it? I mean, you're not busy, right!?"
"Oh, I'm still sick."
"You've been better now, right...?"
"Alright! It's Rock-paper-scissors time!"
"What?"
I had a bad feeling and she was yelling in the classroom for a long time. I don't want to miss this vacation. From now on I, MC Sajou will ruin this atmosphere before... ...burying the trench outside! I am not going to be a member of the Cultural Festival Executive Committee! I have a peaceful and comfortable summer vacation waiting for me! I'm going to be... a top-level wandering member in an air-conditioned room!
"I-I thought you've been quiet lately...!"
This wasn't the time to stand out, this was my summer vacation at stake, after all. I couldn't let the atmosphere and elegance decide it. If it was a fair decision, I would probably be satisfied. The way it's being done right now might not be fair.
The six members of the Go-Home Club gathered in front of the classroom. Rock-Paper-Scissors God... ...give me strength...!
"I will not lose".
"If you hate it so much, you should give a better reason, shouldn't you..."
"No, you know, that's cheating..."
"You're very sportive, huh..."
"Ah, there should be a boy and a girl, so you guys will be separated."
"What?"
Just as I was transfixed by Natsukawa's words that left me dumbfounded, Sensei released an atomic bomb. I fell silent unintentionally. We are two b*stards. So brutal.
There were four girls, including Natsukawa, leaving me and Tabata. Ichinose-san doesn't let go of her book even at times like this. I like you, ...it's annoying when a guy like me talks to you.
I'll calm myself down and face Tabata.
"It's been months since I spoke to you, huh, Tabata..."
"I don't know..."
Tabata - he's just a normal guy. It's a good reference for me who wants to appear normal, but Tabata seems more like the type of guy who often loses because he's normal. ...He seems to be the kind of quiet person who nods his head when someone tells him, "Hey, you should do it.". If Tabata and I were combined, we'd have a good relationship. I definitely wouldn't like that.
"Come on..."
"Let's do it immediately."
"I'm sorry."
N-Normal...? Is he a rather strange type of person? Come to think of it, you probably wouldn't get the impression that I rarely talk to anyone. I'm more like the type of guy who pretends to be a loner than the ordinary type. He pretends to like being alone, but he must be craving friends (*Prejudice). If you approach him in a friendly way, he might be easier than you think. I'm not the type to say yes at all. I'm terrible.
I'm going to calm myself down and tackle the Rock-paper-scissors thing. Even if I do it with high tension, I'll probably just look annoying, so I'll do it quickly. Alright, Rock-paper-scissors.
"Hmm. Then I have a question for you, Tabata."
"..."
Sorry, Tabata. It was a fight that could not be conceded. I'm sorry, but now that you've lost, just shut up and accept it gracefully. One more time won't do, kid.
"I've got a cram school."
"No, don't say that to me after you lose..."
I immediately thought, how could this person be? When I objected, Tabata quietly retreated, went to the teacher and returned to his seat, and said that it had already been decided for him.
Um, I feel bad, so can't I stop feeling that way? Let's talk about it again...
"─Yeah, from the girls, the chosen one is Natsukawa-san."
Ah, no.
When I turned my head at the sound of Ootsuki-sensei's voice, Natsukawa, who was surrounded by other girls, smiled somewhat regretfully. Natsukawa-san, I thank you for encouraging me, and feelings like that are natural, but can't you do something more, Tabata? What is it? He seemed rather happy that the girl who had been chosen was Natsukawa!
Guhh, well, it can't be helped. I've already won this game, so what can I do? Let's just be quiet here, okay?
With the boys' Tabata and the girls' Natsukawa selected as members of the School Cultural Festival Executive Committee, the event that made Sensei's stomach hurt ended without a hitch, and I felt relieved that I didn't have to do any troublesome tasks.
"─Tabata, I heard that cram school is difficult, right? I'll take your place, then."
Sasaki. The guy who was sitting near Tabata suddenly started saying something out of the blue and said that he would replace Tabata as a member of the Cultural Festival Executive Committee.
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