The presence of the student council members in our class brought a sense of stability and reliability. Knowing that they were responsible for overseeing student activities instilled a feeling of reassurance. With their watchful eyes, they provided a sense of order and ensured that everyone followed the rules.
Even more so, in Kelly's class, where three of the student council members were their classmates. Kenji, despite his confrontational nature, seemed to understand the boundaries he couldn't cross in front of the student council. As graduation day drew near, nobody wanted to jeopardize their position or risk tarnishing their reputation. The student council members served as a pillar of authority, upholding a sense of discipline and accountability within the school.
For Kelly, the presence of the student council brought a glimmer of hope that this chaotic situation would finally be addressed and resolved. The prospect of the lunchtime ordeal coming to an end provided a glimmer of relief, fueling his anticipation to escape and rejuvenate himself.
"Kenji, were you bullying Kamimura? I know you don't particularly like him, but you should at least try to get along with him," one of the girls who entered the classroom spoke up, approaching Kelly with a smile while reprimanding Kenji along the way.
"Good afternoon, Kamimura-kun!" she greeted cheerfully.
"Ah, good afternoon, Haruka-san," Kelly replied, a hint of surprise in his voice.
The person who had greeted Kelly was Haruka Ayase, the Vice-president of the student council. With her black hair tied loosely and almond-shaped black eyes, she had a sharp look that was softened by the kindness in her gaze. Standing at an impressive height of 176 cm, she towered over most of the other girls in the class. Her well-built physique gave her the impression of a samurai, and in many ways, it was an accurate analogy. Haruka had been training in ancient martial arts since she was young, and even Kelly would find himself challenged if he were to face her.
Kelly, for his part, was genuinely taken aback by Haruka's actions. Normally, she wouldn't have intervened or shown any concern after both Kelly and Ryutaro dismissed the incident as a misunderstanding. However, not only did she defend Kelly, but she also approached him with a friendly greeting. This unexpected display of kindness left Kelly and the rest of the class equally astonished.
"Are you okay!!! Kamimura-kun, why do look so surprised"
"Yeah, I am but are you fine Haruka-san"
'Lately, I've noticed Haruka's gaze upon me more often. At first, I brushed it off as mere coincidence, not thinking too much of it. She used to treat me like any other classmate, but over the past two months, her behavior towards me has undergone a complete transformation. I can't help but wonder if something happened to trigger this change. Rack my brain as I might, I can't come up with any plausible explanation. It's true what my grandfather used to say, The mind of a woman works in a mysterious way.'
"Me? Yes, I'm absolutely fine. Say, Kamimura-kun, are you free now?"
"Well, yes, I am, I guess."
"Then, would you like to have lunch with me"
"Huhhhh…."
Haruka's unexpected invitation caught Kelly off guard. He was taken aback by her sudden request. The entire class was left in a state of bewilderment, unable to comprehend the unfolding situation. Slowly, their confusion gave way to silent glares directed at Kelly, as if their eyes were sending a clear message.
'Just what is going on today...First Hayashi, and now Haruka. Why on earth are the most popular girls in school suddenly asking me to have lunch with them..I mean, with Hayashi it was somewhat understandable, but this doesn't make any sense at all... What am I supposed to do now'
The confusion and uncertainty swirled in Kelly's mind as he tried to make sense of the unexpected turn of events.
"Now come on, Ayase. I think everyone else has already had their lunch. We're the only ones left because our meeting ran late," Agawa chimed in, smoothly coming to Kelly's rescue. As the most popular guy at school, it was no surprise that he would step in to diffuse any awkward situations. His easy charm and natural charisma made him well-liked by everyone.