Narumori looked at him with a strange gaze, as if saying, "You must be joking with me."
Ryunosuke sighed long resignedly, knowing the other party didn't believe him, then asked one thing he most wanted to know.
"Does Chairman Tsukishiro have the authority to interfere in the student council president election?"
This question was answered by Narumori in an instant.
"Yes. He has the authority to intervene in the results. If you want to become student council president, it seems that's no longer possible."
"As long as he doesn't permit you, even if you get the most votes, he can manipulate behind the scenes and announce fake results."
Alright, now Ryunosuke had one more strong reason why he had to get rid of that person.
He stood up, knowing what he had to do. Before leaving, he said to Narumori:
"Be prepared to return as Chairman at any time."
Ryunosuke's words sounded nonsensical to Narumori, but he didn't take it to heart, only considering the young man was joking. After all, who would take seriously the arrogant words of a student who hadn't even been at school for a full year?
Seeing that former Chairman didn't believe him, Ryunosuke didn't talk much more and prepared to leave. He was fully aware he had to prove his attitude through real action.
When about to leave, Ryunosuke crossed paths with Arisu who also came there to meet her father.
Arisu walking with a cane slightly bowed her body, gave a noble-style greeting, and said in a slightly regretful tone:
"Regarding the tower battle match this afternoon, I deeply regret not being able to have a fair and honest duel with you."
Arisu apologized for that incident.
Ryunosuke ruffled his hair irritably because his mood was bad, but he still forced a thin smile and said to Arisu:
"It's okay, I don't mind. Besides, it's not your fault..."
The two fell silent for a moment.
Arisu pressed her lips together, as if unwilling with that result. This wasn't the victory she wanted; what she wanted was a fair fight, not a victory given as charity.
She slowly stepped with her cane before Ryunosuke, hesitated for a moment, then removed the white beret on her head. It was already December, the weather felt very cold. Arisu wore a white cotton coat that made her look very charming, similar to a Santa Claus costume.
Arisu hesitated for a moment, then opened her small lips and said to him:
"If there's anything I can help with, please don't hesitate to tell me."
Arisu pointed at her seemingly weak body, but the determination in her eyes couldn't just be ignored.
She wasn't joking. If this young man in front of her asked, even if she had to betray her entire class, Arisu wouldn't hesitate.
Ryunosuke turned his face away, not daring to look directly at Arisu. He felt if he looked at her longer, he could fall for this small girl. He just nodded carelessly as a sign of agreement.
Arisu felt relieved and showed her characteristic fox expression again. She poked Ryunosuke's stomach gently with her cane and said in a slightly mischievous tone:
"Can you wait for me here for a moment? I want to say a few words with my father, after that we'll go."
Arisu's intention was to ask him to escort her home. Ryunosuke didn't really understand the implication behind that request.
When a girl asks a boy to escort her home usually means she's willing to...
Without understanding the implied meaning, Ryunosuke nodded in agreement. Arisu didn't waste time and immediately walked toward her father.
"Long time no see, Father."
Narumori of course heard their conversation just now and the corner of his mouth twitched.
The "vegetable" (daughter) he had raised with difficulty was finally "rammed by a pig" too. But if Arisu liked him, then as a father he could only give his blessing.
Arisu sat beside her father, blinked her cute big purple eyes, the meaning was clear. Besides showing longing for her father, she also gave her father a code about the fact that she had someone she liked. That's why she let her father hear the conversation earlier openly, so her father would understand what she wanted to do and get his approval.
Narumori sighed, what else could he say? Facing this stubborn daughter of his, as a father who greatly spoiled his child, of course he gave support.
Narumori nodded slowly, a sign of approving the relationship between them.
The conversation between the two of them was full of certain codes. As a result, Ryunosuke standing near them didn't understand at all what they were talking about.
Who would understand. He wasn't Hachiman. High-level conversation content like this clearly made it difficult for ordinary him.
Their conversation didn't last long, just casual chat about family matters. Finally, Arisu said goodbye to her father and signaled it was time to go.
Narumori sighed once more, looking at Ryunosuke with a gaze full of sorrow.
(The superior vegetable I've cared for for years was rammed by an ordinary person with an average face like you, what is this?)
But as a father, he understood. He had to support Arisu's choice.
Considering Arisu's heart disease was quite severe and couldn't be completely cured, Arisu could leave him at any time. Therefore, Narumori gave full support to all his daughter's wishes, even if he had to hand her over to this damn kid...
Thinking about that, Narumori gritted his teeth in annoyance.
Ryunosuke who was stared at sharply felt confused, truly didn't understand what was happening.
Narumori finally decided to act. He slowly stepped before Ryunosuke, then gave Arisu's hand to him, signaling for Ryunosuke to accept it.
Reflexively, Ryunosuke accepted Arisu's small hand. He just thought Arisu had difficulty walking and needed support, didn't think of anything else.
However, Narumori's next sentence made Ryunosuke instantly realize and fully understand the meaning behind all this.
"I entrust Arisu to you."
"She suffers from congenital heart disease, even for biological needs she probably can't do them."
"I won't limit you. As long as Arisu agrees, even if you have other girls out there, I won't interfere."
"After all, I can't force you to maintain lifelong fidelity to Arisu if you can't enjoy love biologically."
"But remember my words!"
"You must get Arisu's approval first before looking for other women. If not, don't blame me as your father-in-law if I act rough with you."
"Hmph!"
Narumori waved his sleeve and left with an unhappy face. He had to drink another can of beer, no, at least 5 cans! If not, he wouldn't be able to accept the reality that his daughter he raised with full love was handed over just like that to someone else.
Seeing Narumori had left, Ryunosuke said with a bitter smile to Arisu beside him:
"What is this?"
Arisu didn't answer, she just showed her usual thin smile, extended her hand, and said while smiling:
"Take me home, Ryunosuke."
"You're directly calling my name? Your change is very fast." Ryunosuke felt slightly resigned, but still held her hand and prepared to take her home.
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Outside.
The two walked together on a road filled with dim lights.
Ryunosuke asked strangely: "Actually which part of me do you like? I feel there's no part of me worthy enough to attract your attention."
Arisu's lips formed a beautiful curve, her steps felt light as she said:
"Please don't belittle yourself, Akasaka-kun. You're very extraordinary."
"At least in my eyes, you've defeated me twice, that's enough to attract your attention."
"I also know you're dating Shiina Hiyori. I can't say with an open heart that I don't mind, because that's impossible."
Arisu stopped her steps.
"But even so, I want to fight for it."
"Fight for all your love, not just the leftovers."
"I'm a very greedy person~"
"The man I'm after, I must get all of him. I'll launch a massive attack on you..."
Arisu's gaze that was both serious and seductive made Ryunosuke not dare to look at her, let alone respond to her words.
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