(Un) Fortunately the Yandere is Not After Me

Competition

"You what?" His ears were deceiving him, right? Surely Ichiri didn't just say she wanted to run against Misei in the student council elections.

"You heard me, I'd like to nominate myself to run as student council president. And for Yurime to run alongside me as vice president." That wasn't technically how that worked, but most people would assume that given Misei's and Misao's relationship.

"Is Yurime really fine with that?" Arata asked, since it seemed a bit rude to enter someone else in this. Especially since it wasn't a stretch to assume she didn't ask the girl permission.

"Of course she is, she's right... Huh?" The girl pointed behind her, but no one was there. "Hey, stop hiding and get over here!" With that command, Yurime slowly inched her way out from hiding behind the corner away from where they were talking.

"H-hello." She gingerly greeted all of them. From the way she was talking, it was clear that this wasn't her idea at all. "I'd like to nominate myself for vice president, like she said."

"Right, and the two of us will be amazing for the school." Ichiri hugged her friend in a celebratory manner.

"Hmm, so there really will be those running opposed to us." Misei commented. "I was too lax in my position that I didn't hadn't considered the notion." Neither did he. From the way people seemed to act about her when she wasn't around. It appeared that the school generally favored her leadership and would've been fine with reelecting her. They probably also would've been more than fine if she ran oppose to save them all the time.

"For what it's worth." He responded. "I think that you got it in the bag."

"Ohohoh." Ichiri overheard them. "I wouldn't count my chickens just yet. Surely there might be a good amount that's looking for some fresh blood to spring this school towards what it needs." From the way she talked, Arata pondered if this was just another way for her to get an ego trip. It was possible she wasn't looking to lead the school, but just wanted to have something to say that some people thought she was better than Misei. A girl that was practically one of the idols here.

But if it was for that, why drag Yurime into this? That girl didn't seem to want to become vice president. Didn't she already have other responsiblities with both the library and news club? Actually, now that he thought about it, what about Hifumi? Would that girl just be alone again, if those two somehow found a way to win?

"I suppose it's only fair for us to have competition." Misao commented while the two girls signed their names on the forms. "Hopefully the best of us will win this."

"Right." It seemed that those running for vice president were a lot more respectful than the presidential race. Still, he could sense some rivalry coming from Misao. Most likely considering her devotion to the current student president.

"That certainly was a surprise." Arata spoke once the two girls left. "Would've preferred if they took my job, but I guess this will make things interesting."

"Seeing as that girl looks at fame with glamour, I guess those roles were considered beneath her." Misao's harsh tone betrayed how unhappy she was to hear her dear friend's position was at risk.

"Still, I'm quite certain that the two of us will remain in the council." Misei was rather confident in garnering the votes needed. After all, this would be a test on how well she did this year as student president. In her eyes, that was a test she passed with flying colors.

"So this is where you got the signups." Yogi arrived, with Yuki right behind him. The way she walked showed how tense she was. It was odd of him to see that from her, since that would indicate that she was about to do something uncomfortable.