Chapter 574: Successor

When I opened my eyes again, I was once again welcomed by Shizu’s beautiful face. The way she stared at was nothing short of endearing. With her hand caressing my cheeks along with the gentle brush on my hair, Shizu’s doing her best to make me comfortable in my sleep.

Upon seeing me open my eyes, she beamed a refreshing smile and whispered ‘Good morning’ teasingly.

Her mask was removed this time.

Fortunately, no one entered the room when I was asleep.

Or so I thought...

“How spoiled... To have used Asakura-senpai’s lap as a pillow, you’re the first, Onoda-kun.”

Sitting on one of the chairs around the long table, Watanabe was there, sipping her tea while watching us interestingly.

And when I looked at Shizu after being aware that there’s someone else inside the room, the girl had a very satisfying smile on her lips as if one of her wishes was realized.

Showing off our relationship to someone else... It might be just one for now but for her, it’s an accomplishment.

“Only this shameless guy is allowed. You have to keep this a secret, Watanabe.” Shizu calmly said.

However, in my ears, it was laden with a warning. No, Watanabe surely picked that up as well. If someone else were to know of this, she’d face the wrath of Shizu.

By letting her know about us, Shizu partially satisfied her wish but at the same time, she’s also thinking about the other girls.

Perhaps, even though she’s already satisfied to let the whole 1st year students know about me being the Student Council lackey, she still wanted someone that’s not related to my complicated relationships to become aware of her man...

This just proved how stubborn she is.

“Un. You can count on me, President.” Watanabe gave a thumbs-up, reassuring Shizu. “Now, the mystery of why the two of you went to this room yesterday was solved.”

Ah. That’s right. She’s also part of the Student Council and she’s here yesterday during the clean-up drive.

It flew above my head that she’s there considering I wasn’t focusing on anyone else but my girls...

No wonder she said good luck earlier. Her suspicion had already heightened to the maximum.

And perhaps, she returned here hoping to see something...

In the end, her curiosity aligned with Shizu’s wish while I was sleeping soundly on her lap.

I sat up before coughing twice, gaining the two women’s attention. At this point, I had no choice but to also go with the flow. “Please keep this a secret, Watanabe-san, I’ll be owing you a favor.”

“I already swear that I will keep quiet, Onoda-kun. There’s no need for any favor anymore. Truthfully, I’m kind of glad that Asakura-senpai isn’t as heartless as I thought her to be.” Watanabe scratched the back of her head while awkwardly laughing before apologetically bowing towards Shizu.

“Mhm. We’re in the same boat about that. And I’m glad I got to know her. Although making me her personal secretary might be abusing her authority... I can only ask for your understanding.”

“I understand fully! You’re probably worrying about Asakura-senpai’s reputation. Here, you can show your affection to each other without any more.”

“You’re bright, Watanabe-san. I’m not regretting approving of your appointment as the Treasurer.”

“Un. Seeing the President's natural smile is a privilege as well. You’re more beautiful that way, Asakura-senpai.”

As the two exchanged praises towards one another, I behaved myself sitting next to Shizu. However, halfway through it, Shizu held my hand in hers and pulled up along with her when she stood up.

“Well then, Watanabe-san, I’ll be leaving the office to you. We have to go somewhere.”

“No worries, I’ll hold the fort.” The Treasurer energetically stood up and saluted Shizu as she sent us off to the door.

Before we left the room, Shizu already let go of my hand.

She’s still not saying where we’re going so instead of questioning her again, I followed her steps as I walked next to her.

Going down from the fourth floor of the Club Building to outside it, we passed by many students who simply bowed or made way for us to pass through.

And like last time, I heard whispers coming from those students when they thought we’re already far enough.

They’re all wondering who am I to be able to walk beside Shizu.

Nonetheless, I just carried myself the same way as before and didn’t bother about them. The 1st years were already aware that I am the Student Council’s lackey, in time, those from the higher years would hear it and I would be branded with a new nickname apart from Shiori-sensei’s Pet.

From the Club Building, Shizu led me to the Administration Building.

However, we didn’t stop at the first floor where the faculty was located, instead... we climbed the stairs. We also skipped the second floor where the Infirmary was located and arrived at the third floor.

We walked along the corridor wherein unlabeled rooms could be seen from our left and right. The 3rd floor of the Administration Building, like the 4th floor of the Club Building was seemingly deserted and only one room was labeled.

The room located at the end of the hall.

The Principal’s Office.

“Shizu, why are we here?”

“I told you, I’ll have you meet someone.”

“Someone? The Principal?”

“Well, she’s not exactly the Principal but she’s taking her office here. Moreover, she can also be found at another place aside from here. But I’m certain that she will be here at this time.”

She? Two places? Not exactly the Principal?

When I heard that from Shizu’s mouth, one person seemingly flashed inside my mind.

The most mysterious person in this school...

“Please excuse us.” After knocking twice, Shizu pushed open the brown oaken door, revealing the interior of the Principal’s Office.

As it was facing the door directly, my eyes instantly caught sight of the luxurious mahogany table and the person sitting behind it.

“Hmm? Shizu-chan? What’s the occasion?”

The familiar mature voice instantly flowed into my ears. Even if Shizu’s body was still partly covering the face of the speaker, my guess about the identity of the person Shizu wanted me to meet was proven right.

“Hayashi-sensei, I found him. My successor.” As she was saying that, Shizu stepped to the side, presenting me to the person sitting behind the table.