A Vengeful Retribution

Chapter 7: Class Representative Duel

3rd POV

Yap: [Exactly that is why I want to thank you, SoVR. Now then, let's get to making dinner.]

Making a quick dinner for himself, Yap also finishes it quickly.

After dinner, Yap does some more work as usual, studying about the IS even though he has been taught already. He also does a routine check of his weapons that he has stored using SoVR, dismantling and reassembling the weapons, all of which took 50 seconds in total for 2 hand-held firearms namely a submachine gun and a handgun, 1 anti-material rifle, 1 sniper rifle, and 1 full auto rifle.

SoVR: 50 seconds. You're still well within your records, Yap.

Yap: [Can't afford to get sloppy now.]

As Yap settled down to do some work in his new dorm, he heard a knock on the door. It was Chifuyu, come to check on how he was settling in.

Chifuyu: How are you doing, Yap?

Yap: (Small nod) All good. And.. aren't you busy with work?

Chifuyu: Just finished. Thought I'd check on you. Everything's alright so far for you, right?

Yap: (Nods) Mm.

The two then have a brief exchange before Chifuyu reminded him to make sure he got enough sleep, since there were still classes the next day.

Yap: I will, I will.. Geez, Miss Orimura. Are you my mother or something?

Chifuyu: I can if you want to.

Yap: ! (Blushes and turns away) I-in that case, I'm fine on my own, thank you very much!

Chifuyu: (Chuckles) [Cold to most, yet unbelievably adorable when close.] Alright, alright. I was only joking. I expect you to be in class on time or earlier tomorrow, Yap.

Yap: (Nods) I will, don't worry.

After Chifuyu left, Yap went back to studying a little more, recalling what they've covered today and summarized everything in notes so it's easy to remember.

Timeskip

The following morning, during breakfast at the cafeteria, Ichika invited Yap over to have breakfast with him and Houki. Yap agreed somewhat grudgingly, but didn't say much during the meal. He focused on finishing his food as quickly as possible before heading off to class.

Ichika: [What's with Yap..?]

Chifuyu then enters the cafeteria, telling everyone to finish their food faster. If they're late, they are to run laps around the field, causing everyone to pick up their pace in eating.

During homeroom, Chifuyu makes an announcement to the class.

Chifuyu: 2 weeks from today, you'll be asked to choose a representative for the class tournament. A class representative not only competes in a tournament, but also attends student council meetings and committee meetings. Essentially, it's your class leader, okay? I will now take nominations. Any suggestions?

Most of the girls then nominate Ichika and Yap.

Chifuyu: So, is there anyone else? If not, either one of these 2 will be elected without a vote.

Yap: (Raises his hand) Miss Orimura. Do throw my name off the list. 

Before Chifuyu could say anything, Cecilia stands up from her seat and places her hands on the table.

Cecilia: I do not approve of this! This type of selection is utterly unacceptable! It would be shameful to have a boy as our class representative, you can't possibly expect that I, Cecilia Alcott, should have to deal with that humiliation for the entire year? In the first place, simply living in a country with such an underdeveloped level of culture is unbearably painful, especially someone like myself! Oh, the agony!