Time rewound to about half an hour earlier.
Student Council office.
"We're really going to lose this, President."
"Hmm."
"Do you truly understand the situation?"
"I know."
The Student Council members sitting at the same table as Kiryu Hina discussed anxiously.
The election had reached its final stage, and today was the end of the second day; the results would be out by tomorrow noon.
Given the current circumstances, the chances of winning seemed to be less than 50%.
Ayakoji Chiyoko had a comprehensive advantage.
Yet, as the person concerned, Kiryu Hina didn't seem to be in a hurry at all, sipping tea and smiling as she listened to her subordinates' exchanges.
Knock, knock.
Suddenly, a knock on the door silenced everyone.
Hosaka Yui rose to open the door, appearing somewhat surprised by the person on the doorstep.
"You are… Student Ai Cheng?"