SPECIAL CLASS: Classroom of the Elite

CHAPTER 2-1: Kaguya wants to discover

"True intelligence acts without noise, insinuates itself without clash, opposes itself without violence." - Gustave Le Bon

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POV : Kaguya

Oh, what an endless day... even for someone of my stature, these ceremonies can turn out to be dreadfully boring. It seems that some things never change, no matter the establishment.

Exiting the gym, I found myself surrounded by a sea of noisy students, all just as eager to leave the place. By chance, or perhaps by a fortunate coincidence, I was in the company of President Shirogane and Hayasaka. We had looked for Ishigami-kun, Fujiwara-san, and Iino-chan without success in the crowd, leaving us alone, each with the others.

I won't feign indifference; being near the president has its charm. Hayasaka, though present, doesn't have the same... impact as Fujiwara-san. With her, I would have had to endure the ceremony in a state of deep boredom, without the pleasant distraction provided by the president's presence.

Anyway, after what seemed like an eternity, the ceremony came to an end, and we found ourselves at the gym entrance, ready to go our separate ways. Part of me was longing for what was to come, especially for those privileged moments, even if fleeting, alongside the president.

President: Hmm, Shinomiya-san, are you sure you don't want us to accompany you? We could go together to the convenience store to get some supplies; after all, we will also need provisions. We can find Ishigami-kun, Fujiwara-san, and Iino-san later, right?

Indeed, I had suggested that it would be good to disperse now, to take the opportunity to explore other corners of the campus, and to try to find Ishigami-kun and Fujiwara-san. Me? I had planned to dedicate myself to some shopping, nothing more.

But then, the president offers to accompany me, along with Hayasaka, to stay together... Oh! The president desires my company, doesn't he? A subtle maneuver, my dear president, but, unfortunately for you, unlikely to shake me.

I can't possibly agree to his request too promptly, oh no. That would be revealing myself too easily, and he might find it suspicious, uncharacteristic of me. No, this requires a measured, thoughtful response.

And there it is, visions of this possible future begin to dance in my mind, presenting me with a mosaic of potential situations and reactions...

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Kaguya: Oh? You wish to accompany me? That's perfect then, I've been looking forward to this moment. I'm delighted that you've proposed, President~!

My heart leapt with joy, and I couldn't help but bounce slightly, my hands clapping together in a gesture of excitement. My face was illuminated by a wide smile, a pure reflection of my happiness. But suddenly, a brutal realization extinguished my enthusiasm. My expression changed radically as my eyes met the president's, adopting a sudden coldness and calculated indifference.

I felt a shiver run through me, a slight tremor invading me, under the effect of the intensity of his gaze. His eyes, so piercing, seemed to pierce through me, triggering a storm of sensations and contradictory emotions deep within me.