If the goal was to help manage the affairs of the demi-humans, then without a doubt, the noble-status Iris and Ursula would be more suitable.
However, Ursula was out of the question. Ursula herself was leading the trouble; having her help would only cause more trouble.
"Heh, do you think Her Highness the Elf Princess would have that much free time? Even if I wanted her to, she doesn't have the conditions, okay?", Kaede glared fiercely at Hachiman. She already knew that Iris wanted to pursue Hachiman, so would she pull her in to be an eyesore?
Although having Iris join the student council could hinder her pursuit of Hachiman a little, Kaede had no way to control Iris, so it would be better not to involve her.
"To let demi-humans help manage demi-human affairs, at the very least, it has to be the position of vice president. The person must not be weak in character, but also not overly forceful. Someone who can get along harmoniously with both demi-humans and humans would be ideal," Rurikawa Tsubaki picked up the thread, patiently helping Kaede explain to Hachiman.
"Right now we already have a few candidates. They are: Sakura Mafune from the Oni clan, Suzuka Kishou from the Oni clan, Tsukishiro Sayo as a vampire, and even the Amaki sisters, who are succubi, can't be ruled out..."
"Although the Amaki sisters' succubus identities need to be kept secret, their abilities might be more suitable for disciplinary committee members..."
"Wait, succubi? Since when did Sobu High admit succubi?", Hearing Rurikawa Tsubaki's words, Hachiman was stunned, looking at Rurikawa Tsubaki with great surprise.
The Oni race had appeared before during the initial aid missions. Although he hadn't seen them with his own eyes yet, he knew of their existence.
He had also heard from Iris and Gabriel about the vampire who frequently stayed in the library to read.
But what about these succubi? How did they suddenly appear?
"Apparently, it's the celebrity effect brought by the Elf Princess. Demi-human transfer students have been arriving every few days..."
"However, they aren't transfer students from another world. Because their race could easily cause controversy, they are currently hiding as normal students within the demi-human class...", Rurikawa Tsubaki tried to explain to Hachiman with a calm tone, but this sensitive topic was indeed hard to talk about. After a few sentences, her face was already red, unable to withstand Hachiman's direct gaze.
She understood Hachiman's surprise and astonishment upon hearing about succubi.
This was succubi, after all. If they appeared in the public eye, their popularity would surely surpass even the Elf Princess from another world. Countless people would be drawn to Sobu High out of curiosity for succubi, especially because those three succubus sisters, unlike the Elf Princess, weren't backed by a powerful force and needed to keep their identities hidden.
If they weren't student council members, such top-secret information would probably be unknown to them as well.
"Knowing about the existence of succubi is exciting, right? But give it up. They're just candidates Tsubaki proposed. I won't allow succubi to become disciplinary committee members or join the student council. If they cause a commotion, that would be troublesome," Kaede glanced at Hachiman, who obviously focused only on the succubi among the several demi-humans mentioned, tugging her lips in a cold expression.
It was said there were many types of succubi. The Amaki sisters belonged to the type that caused people to self-destruct just by a fingertip's touch.
Objectively speaking, the best plan would be for the Amaki sisters to sign up for adult-themed events. Letting them work as disciplinary committee members and touch Hachiman every day would suffice.
But who could guarantee that nothing would go wrong? If they touched him a bit too long, wouldn't he end up mentally unstable or drained to death?
Of course, regardless of whether the Amaki sisters agreed, Kaede herself would never agree.
Having just one Elf Princess was enough of a headache, let alone succubi. To avoid Hachiman having any ideas about the succubi, it was better to minimize their contact.
Fortunately, the Amaki sisters were very aloof, not interacting with humans at all, unlike the rumored succubi who needed to absorb male energy. They seemed to have only transferred in to huddle together because many other demi-humans were here.
"I don't even know what they look like. Don't think too much, okay? I'm just a little curious about what real-life succubi are like," Hachiman didn't hold back against Kaede's constant jabs, directly picked up a carrot and stuffed it into her small mouth. As she groaned in shame and anger, he pinched her cheek hard.
Succubi, as a species, were likely even more well-known globally than elves or dragons. In many works, they played special roles. However, perhaps because elves usually symbolized purity and nobility, under the contrast, elves were even more popular than succubi.
With the Elf Princess, the mermaid songstress, a female dragonling, and so many beautiful girls in the Service Club, he naturally wouldn't be desperately chasing after unknown succubi. If comparing rarity, the angel and demon who cooked at his house daily were even rarer.
His surprise at the appearance of succubi was because he suddenly remembered the reward he received for completing Sakurase Shino's task, a physique that attracted succubi.
[Physique that Attracts Succubi: Immune to mental control, and has uncontrollable physiological attraction to female succubi-type beings.]
Previously, there was only Sakurase Shino, a taciturn weak succubus at Sobu High. His physique merely made her like him even more. The main benefit was the immunity to mental control, which helped him break free of the service collar and stop Ursula's antics.
But now that real succubi had appeared, it was uncertain how this physique would attract them.
Was the "uncontrollable physiological attraction" referring to love at first sight? Or heart racing upon seeing him? Or becoming excited upon touching him?
And this "attract succubi" ability wasn't a skill, but a physical trait. There seemed to be no way to temporarily suppress its side effects.
While eating with Kaede, Kan, and Rurikawa Tsubaki, discussing other demi-humans, Hachiman also thought about how to deal with the Amaki sisters, who were succubi.
Eldest sister Amaki Lemi, second sister Amaki Lamy, third sister Amaki Lily.
He had no particular memory of these three names. But he had read quite a few doujinshi with succubus characters. Those with succubus sisters were rare, especially a trio. He vaguely remembered such rare succubi were ridiculously overpowered, able to absorb people's energy and spirit just by contact, more extreme than those who unconsciously seduced people.
Even with his ever-improving abilities, facing three virgin succubi who had been holding back for centuries and would immediately start absorbing... he might be in trouble.
Forget it. Succubus characters generally fell into a few typical settings. Even if he didn't know them well, when something happened, the system would trigger a task. He'd just follow the system prompts to complete it. Anyway, he was immune to their charm and wouldn't become love-brained because of them.
"Since the Amaki sisters are succubi, getting too close to crowds could cause commotion. Tsukishiro Sayo, though a vampire, only drinks special blood packs and won't attack others, but still might stir public opinion. After discussion, I've decided to appoint Origamine Ouka of the Oni clan, who is a shrine maiden, as vice president of the student council."
After lunch, Kaede made the final decision based on the opinions discussed during the meal.
"Vice president? Wouldn't it be more appropriate to make Origamine Ouka a disciplinary committee member and have Kishou Suzuka, the daughter of the Kishou Group, serve as vice president?"
Rurikawa Tsubaki pondered. She had no issue with Origamine Ouka's abilities but was confused why Kaede didn't assign the other Oni girl a role.
"Kishou Suzuka may be the daughter of the Kishou Group, but in the Oni clan, her status isn't higher than shrine maiden Origamine Ouka. Considering we also have the Elf Princess and the Dragon Chief in the demi-human class, Origamine Ouka is a more suitable vice president. If other demi-humans want to join the student council to help, they are welcome," Kaede shook her head and explained.
"As for disciplinary committee member for the demi-human class, we won't recruit for now. Many demi-human customs and concepts differ from humans. Hastily assigning one might cause disputes."
In this vast world, naturally, there were more active demi-humans beyond Iris and Aegis. Some had even started companies and grown them big.
However, unless demi-humans had obvious non-human traits, most stayed hidden.
If not for the Elf Princess, Mermaid Songstress, and Dragon Chief drawing others to Sobu High, they wouldn't have encountered vampires and succubi, whose existence was only rumored in society.
Well... maybe they could be seen, but no one would know their true identities.
"Kaede, what about the transfer students split off from Advanced Nurturing High School? Their new class should have a few disciplinary members to maintain order, right? Otherwise, school bullying might occur without us knowing," Usui Makoto thought for a moment and asked Kaede.
She couldn't comment on the demi-humans, but she needed to remind them about regular transfer students.
Currently, the disciplinary committee was short-handed. Without more members, no one would manage the new students.
"Mm, I'll talk to their class rep, Sakayanagi, and check the disciplinary candidates they submit. If it's no good, we'll choose others," Kaede nodded, agreeing with Usui Makoto's view.
With students from other schools transferring to Sobu High, they needed strict discipline management. Otherwise, they might ruin the atmosphere maintained by the hard-working committee.
Compared to the complicated matters involving demi-humans, she was already skilled at handling ordinary transfer students. No need to worry about accidents here.
"You guys always study these things at noon? Thank god I didn't join the student council. Otherwise, I'd go crazy every day," Hachiman looked at how lunch break was mostly over and they were still working on student council matters, feeling a bit exasperated.
He always knew the student council wasn't as comfy as the Service Club. Luckily, he didn't join just to hang out with Rurikawa Tsubaki and Kaede in the office.
"Of course not! It's just that there's a lot going on lately," Kaede rolled her eyes at Hachiman in annoyance.
'How could this guy complain about being annoyed? It is always us discussing things while he just teases me in front of everyone.'
If everyone didn't already know their relationship, she would never allow him to flirt with her so openly.
"There are still twenty minutes left before lunch break ends. Everyone take a nap, otherwise you won't have energy this afternoon," Usui Makoto gently reminded the two who were bickering and playing around.
"I'll leave first then. You all rest here," Hachiman stood up, ready to go. The student council office had two facing sofas. Last time, he napped with Kaede on one, while Rurikawa Tsubaki faked sleep on the other. It was already a stretch. Now with Usui Makoto here, no chance to play tricks.
Still, he learned a lot about the transfer students from coming with Kaede today, so it was worth it.
"I have something to discuss with Vice President Rurikawa. Hachiman-kun, you stay here and rest, okay? Vice President?", At this moment, Usui Makoto stood up, pressed down on Hikigaya's shoulders, and exchanged a glance with Rurikawa Tsubaki.
Hachiman always complained the student council had too much work, yet kept coming to spend time with Kaede.
Kaede constantly complained about wanting Hachiman to be a househusband, but she never gave up on him, always wanting him to become her husband, just too prideful to confess.
But now, Kaede was bold enough to talk about registering for adult-themed events to relieve Hachiman's needs. Their relationship must be going well.
Makoto had no other friends or romance interests, but she truly wanted to support Kaede and help her only close friend find happiness.
"Oh right! We have something to discuss. You guys rest first!". Rurikawa Tsubaki was stunned, then quickly reacted, pulling along her maid Shion and leaving with Usui Makoto.
She had also been worried about another awkward situation like last time. If Kaede ended up being held by Hachiman while she pretended to sleep again, she'd have no face left. Better to sneak away with Makoto!
"Eh? What are you guys doing? It's not like that between me and this guy! Don't go!", Kaede glared at the two leaving in perfect sync and shouted in shame, only to see Hachiman already pulling her back into his arms as they shut the door.
As soon as Hachiman hugged her and his scent surrounded her, Kaede's soft body tensed up, and she shouted urgently:
"Hachiman, don't mess around! There are only twenty minutes left! It's not enough!"
Though one time didn't need that long, the issue was that twenty minutes wasn't enough for Hachiman. Let alone clean up the marks and get to class.
"We have swimming class this afternoon. We can ask for leave," Suzu, who had been silent, suddenly spoke up.
"Perfect. I have volleyball for PE. Let's get some exercise together," Hachiman nodded with satisfaction, pulling the expressionless Suzu who was looking at him into his arms as well, hugging both of their soft and full bodies, and gave Suzu a fierce reward.
With Suzu like this, how could he worry about not handling Kaede.
He had to give his little traitor a proper reward.
"Suzu! Why are you helping him again?", Kaede looked at her good little sister Suzu selling out her elder sister for gold again, her fists clenched tight.
This little sister was hopeless, helping Hachiman with everything and not helping her, the elder sister.
"Didn't you say you were going to replace Makoto-chan to carry out adult services on Hachiman?", After a good while, Suzu finally let go of Hachiman's neck, her little blushing face stern as she looked at Kaede.
"I already had Makoto-chan cancel the registration. And I didn't say we had to do it here. Can't we go home and do it?"
"Mm, alright alright, we'll continue at your house tonight," Hachiman looked at the flushed Kaede and the slightly panting Suzu, the beautiful twin girls, and nodded in pleased agreement.
"You agree your ass! Don't say it like we're starting the second half at home," Kaede still wanted to protest further, but then saw Hachiman suddenly place a pair of delicate silver bracelets on her and Suzu's wrists.
"Why did you bring these things to school too? Wait—", Kaede's expression suddenly changed, but her good little sister Suzu didn't give her any time to think or beg for mercy, directly wrapping her arms around Hachiman's neck.
An indescribably special feeling was transmitted without resistance to Kaede's body through the empathy bracelets.
She instinctively covered her small mouth, her eyes quickly looking toward the student council office's door, afraid that Usui Makoto and Rurikawa Tsubaki hadn't left and were eavesdropping outside.
But under the sensation of sharing the same feelings, Kaede, who clearly felt what Suzu was experiencing, didn't have the time to check whether Makoto and the others were really eavesdropping or if her and Suzu's shameful scene would be completely seen by Rurikawa Tsubaki and the others.
"Damn it... you're forcing me with this game, huh? Suzu, you just wait... Hachiman, you're not getting off easy tonight either!", Seeing Suzu completely throw herself into Hachiman's arms without even glancing at her, Kaede gritted her teeth, made a ruthless decision in her heart, took a deep breath, and reached out to slowly loosen her own necktie, revealing her delicate, fair collarbone, lowering her head as she leaned slowly toward Hachiman, whispering fierce words filled with embarrassment and annoyance into the ears of Hachiman and Suzu.
It had only been a few days since she punished Suzu last time, and now Suzu was harassing her again. This time let's see who can't hold out.
Even if she had to call in sick tomorrow, she'd make these two realize she wasn't someone to mess with either.
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