Mibuomi Aoi was not entirely sure whose side Sachiko Juraku was on.
Although she knew that the Zenshoukai's goal was to overthrow the Student Council, she didn't inform the Student Council President and was willing to make some small deals with him, helping him significantly.
But whenever Mibuomi Aoi wanted to recruit her, wanting her to stand on his side and promising her generous rewards, she always refused.
As the Accounting, Mibuomi Aoi had no real power and could only barely control the Beautification Committee through Miharu Taki Sakura.
When Mibuomi Aoi wanted to get more deeply involved in Student Council affairs, to contact Huangquan Runa, Sayuri Nishikinotoin, and other idle members of the Student Council, hoping they would stand on his side, Sachiko Juraku would always obstruct him from doing so...
Sachiko Juraku's behavior was too unpredictable, and Mibuomi Aoi really didn't want to have too much contact with her.
Forget it, Sachiko Juraku's matter can be put aside for now.
There was only half a month left until the day of the "uprising," and their side really couldn't delay any longer.
After leaving the Zenshoukai, Kamishita Nagi and Ibuki Jotaro didn't go far and stood by the door, talking.
Kamishita Nagi looked at Ibuki Jotaro with a disappointed expression: "Ibuki, what were you thinking? Didn't Mibuomi-sama say he would cover this money? Why did you take it upon yourself to say you'd pay for it yourself?"
"Renshochen-sama entrusted this matter to us, which represents his trust in us. We failed to complete our mission, so how can we have the face to let Mibuomi-sama bear the consequences of our failure? We cannot cause Mibuomi-sama any more trouble."
"You guy... forget it, I won't say anything more." Kamishita Nagi sighed helplessly, not intending to say anything further on the matter.
Ibuki Jotaro's background was different from his; he was from a "samurai background," his family ran a dojo, and he inherited the stubborn ideology of "loyalty to the lord" in his bones.
He had already been subdued by Mibuomi Aoi, and what he thought was that even if he suffered a loss, he didn't want to cause Mibuomi Aoi any trouble.
This was a difference in Concept, and Kamishita Nagi didn't want to correct him anymore.
It was Ibuki Jotaro who asked him, "Kamishita Nagi, are you alright? You lost to Ayanokoji before, and you still looked so dejected..."
"I'm fine, it's just one gambling loss. Kiryu Sento has lost countless times. As long as you win it back in the end, isn't that good enough?"
Kamishita Nagi seemed to have changed his face, becoming cheerful again. He stretched, raised his hands, and shouted, "The narcissistic and arrogant hero of justice has revived!"
"So you didn't become withdrawn because of that..." Ibuki Jotaro was speechless.
"Of course not, but in front of Mibuomi-sama, don't I have to act unwilling?
As subordinates, we at least have to show that we tried our best. If I were to be playful and make him angry, he might even make me bear the 40 million."
"Mibuomi-sama is not that kind of person," Ibuki Jotaro said in a deep voice.
"Better safe than sorry," Kamishita Nagi shrugged, "After all... I've already failed once. In his eyes, I might have already become a worthless pawn."
While they were talking, Kamishita Nagi, with his sharp eyes, saw Miharu Taki Sakura, with her high ponytail, walking towards them, and quickly elbowed Ibuki Jotaro.
"Miharu Taki-sama!" Seeing Miharu Taki Sakura approach, they both quickly greeted her.
Although they were both council members, it was clear to anyone that Miharu Taki Sakura's status was much higher than theirs. Her opinion sometimes represented Mibuomi Aoi's opinion; she was considered the honorary "Vice President" of the Zenshoukai.
"Is Aoi here? I'm here to call him to the Student Council meeting," Miharu Taki Sakura greeted the two, "By the way, why did you two decide to come to the Student Council today?"
Many council members run their own casinos and usually have their own business, so they generally don't come to the Zenshoukai.
Kamishita Nagi spoke bluntly, "Didn't Mibuomi-sama ask us to gamble with Ayanokoji?"
Miharu Taki Sakura's expression changed, "You gambled with Ayanokoji? How big was the bet? Who lost?"
Miharu Taki Sakura was, after all, Mibuomi Aoi's fiancée. Kamishita Nagi hadn't realized there was a "rift" between them and thought she was concerned about the Zenshoukai's development, so he told her the truth.
"You gambled 40 million..."
Miharu Taki Sakura's eyes were somewhat complex, then her expression became serious, "I understand. I'll go talk to Aoi."
Miharu Taki Sakura walked quickly into the Zenshoukai, leaving only Kamishita Nagi and Ibuki Jotaro staring blankly at each other.
"We didn't do anything wrong, did we?" Kamishita Nagi asked uneasily.
"This is their family matter, let's not get involved," Ibuki Jotaro shook his head.
As a samurai family, his ancestors had left some ancestral teachings, one of which was not to interfere in the "master's" family affairs.
Inside the Zenshoukai room.
Seeing Miharu Taki Sakura enter, Mibuomi Aoi smiled and greeted her, "Yo, Sakura, you're here."
Every Monday, the Student Council holds a regular meeting, and Miharu Taki Sakura always comes to call him at this time, so Mibuomi Aoi was not surprised by her arrival.
Miharu Taki Sakura came before Mibusakaomi and asked with a cold face, "Aoi, you've already spent sixty to seventy million on Ayanokoji. How much more money do you intend to spend on Ayanokoji Kiyotaka?
Even if the patent rights are somewhat useful to us, they can't be worth 70 million, not even 20 million! Why are you so obsessed with Ayanokoji?"
"Well... you don't need to worry about that, Sakura," Mibuomi Aoi shook his head, not telling Miharu Taki Sakura his true purpose.
He wasn't even sure about this matter himself, so there was no need to tell Miharu Taki. Moreover, this matter was of great importance, and he didn't quite trust Miharu Taki Sakura.
"How can I not care! There's less than half a month left until our uprising, and your time is precious. How can you waste it on him!"
Mibuomi Aoi was a bit puzzled. Miharu Taki Sakura was usually very calm, so why was she always emotional recently when it came to Ayanokoji Kiyotaka?
It wasn't good to keep changing the subject and procrastinating, but he couldn't tell her the truth either. However, Mibuomi Aoi quickly thought of a good way to deal with her.
Mibuomi Aoi stood up and suddenly said with a sincere expression, "...Sakura, you're right. My time is indeed precious, and I can't waste it on Ayanokoji. How about, after Ibuki Jotaro's gamble with him is over, I let you handle this matter?"
Miharu Taki Sakura was stunned, "You mean let me go ask him for the patent rights?"
Mibusakaomi smiled and said, "That's right, you're also a council member of the Zenshoukai, aren't you? If Kamishita Nagi and Ibuki Jotaro lose, then naturally it's up to you to step forward."
After Ayanokoji won against Ibuki Jotaro, his "value" was basically confirmed.
Ayanokoji was very displeased with him, and after these few gambles, he disliked him even more. If he were to actively recruit him, it would definitely backfire.
Miharu Taki Sakura had a good relationship with Ayanokoji, so it would be perfect to let her use "gentle" methods to recruit Ayanokoji.
Even if Ayanokoji didn't agree, at worst... he would create a situation where Ayanokoji would have no choice but to confront the Student Council President directly.
Mibuomi Aoi made up his mind, walked out from behind the desk, passed Miharu Taki Sakura, and headed towards the door, "Alright, we'll talk about this after Ibuki Jotaro loses. Let's go to the Student Council now."
Today was Monday, and the Student Council was holding its regular meeting, so as the Accounting, he naturally had to attend.
Miharu Taki Sakura wanted to say something, but still didn't open her mouth, following behind Mibuomi Aoi.
Mibuomi Aoi and Miharu Taki Sakura went to the Student Council together.
Pushing open the Student Council door, Yomotsuki Runa, who was sprawled on the table, her eyes lit up, and she lazily greeted the two, "Aoi, you and Sakura came together again. It's so nice to have a fiancée, I'm so envious, I want to fall in love too...!"
Mibuomi Aoi and Miharu Taki Sakura's engagement was not hidden from anyone, nor could it be hidden from others; they both came to the Student Council together.
Mibuomi Aoi smiled kindly, like a gentle older brother next door, teasing Runa, "Runa, you're still young. When you become an adult, your family might consider arranging an engagement for you."
"How much longer do I have to wait? I want someone who can play games with me and is willing to buy me snacks right now...!" Runa buried her head in the table and mumbled.
Mibuomi Aoi smiled and sat down at the desk labeled "Accounting."
Only the three of them were in the Student Council now. After patiently waiting for more than ten minutes, the others arrived one after another. Mibuomi Aoi also smiled and greeted them, making small talk.
When Sachiko Juraku arrived, he also had his usual smile, as if nothing had happened.
The last person to arrive was the Student Council President. The moment she entered the room, everyone's cheerful chatter disappeared. Yomotsuki Runa quickly straightened up and sat upright.
Student Council President Kirari Momobami walked on the red carpet in the center of the room, passing by everyone's desks, and sat down on the throne at the end of the red carpet, crossing her legs, resting her right hand on her head, and scanning everyone present with a bored expression.
Mibuomi Aoi slightly lowered his head, concealing the longing in his eyes for that "throne."
"Let's begin," she said indifferently.
Igarashi Sayaka, the Accounting, stood up, nodded to Momobami Kirari, and said, "Before today's meeting begins, we would like to welcome a new member to the Student Council."
As soon as she finished speaking, a girl with pink hair seemed unable to wait, pushed open the door, happily walked in, and greeted everyone.
"Hello everyone, I'm Yumemi Yumemite, and from today onwards, we are colleagues!"
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