When I reunited with my arrogant childhood friend, she had become a talented and beautiful girl – Even though she has probably forgotten about me and I don’t want to be toyed with, for some reason she keeps getting involved with me!?

Tomorrow is finally the day of the candidate speeches.

It’s no exaggeration to say that the outcome of the student council election will be decided by the effectiveness of the speeches.

According to the current poll, I am leading in terms of support. I am only slightly ahead of Hiyori Fumiko.

This demonstrates the immense impact of Kazuki Kandou’s speech.

Even those from ordinary families who I couldn’t reach before have emerged as supporters, reasoning that if “Kazuki Kandou” is endorsing me, they should too.

People who had previously paid no attention to me are starting to notice.

Until now, it was a one-woman show with Hiyori Fumiko being the only strong contender, but that changed completely with just a few minutes of speech.

The content of the speech, developed together with my sister and Kazuki, I believe is quite good, and the script is firmly ingrained in my mind. I was also taught speaking techniques by him, so my preparation is perfect.

If nothing out of the ordinary happens, I should be able to become the student council president.

But there is one major concern that I have.

That is my fear of public speaking.

Thanks to the morning assembly where Kazuki encouraged me by his side, I gained confidence, and I’ve become able to handle a full school greeting without a problem.

But, the level of nervousness this time is different.

Moreover, delivering 100% as per practice during the actual performance is very challenging.

There are many people in this world who can give an incredible performance during practice, but can’t make use of it during the actual performance.

I am particularly weak to the stress caused by actual performances.

That’s why Kazuki’s figure, who delivered such an incredible speech without flinching, struck me as shocking.

Somehow, I felt like he was becoming a distant existence.

Speaking of which, I don’t know anything about what’s been happening since I transferred schools.

There’s so much I want to know, like that he used to be a “Kandou”.

And what I’m most curious about is…

His relationship with Hiyori Fumiko!!

Eh? What? What’s that all about!! That thing with the necktie tying!! And in public!!

I’ve never done such a cliché thing!!

Besides, why is he accepting it so normally!?

Just because they’re next-door neighbors doesn’t mean they’d be like that!!

At least from what I can tell, Hiyori Fumiko likes Kazuki. My woman’s intuition is telling me.

She said she just took care of him when he was sick, but it’s definitely not just that. The way Hiyori Fumiko looks at him is more…

At least, she couldn’t have such eyes just by nursing him.

And, and what!? There’s definitely something between him and Shion Kanzaki!?

Those two were also creating a space as if it were just for them!!

It feels like it’s not just a former president and vice president relationship. This is also a woman’s intuition.

Grrrr…!! I’ve decided!! I’ll ask him about it after the election.

There are many things I didn’t know. But, it’s fine to learn about them from now on.

But there’s something I need to do before that.

I can’t afford to lose this election.

This is a big first step for me to change.

I started reading the script again.