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80: You B****

"You bitch!" Runa cackled as you told her what had happened this morning. You had put Kaede's life plan on Itsuki's desk. Harmless mistake right? She would just have to return it to the student council. And you couldn't help if she looked through and saw exactly who was going to end up with Kaede. "Cruel. Love it."

Meanwhile, Itsuki was meeting the trio that you often spent time with.

"Wow, what a surprise this is!" She waved her bandaged fingers.

"An election...?" Ryota spoke. "Why now, of all times? Sumeragi..."

"Yumeko-senpai, this is a huge chance for you! In fact... this might be your only chance!" Itsuki's face shined. "Your last chance to fight against the president--"

Runa's voice suddenly rang through the school.

"Uh, testing, testing... Can you hear me?" She turned to you. "Can I play some music on this?"

"No, weirdo." You laughed.

"Huh? No? Aw, come on... Well, here goes, then!" She whined. "Good afternoon everybody! Runa Yomotsuki! I'm head of the election management committee, as appointed by the princess! Did you see the notice yet? We'll be running the election following the rules posted there! I'm gonna give you some real important info, so listen up! If you miss this... NYA-HAH! You might turn into a housepet! First off, the biggest thing! This election does not involve tossing a vote in a ballot box! Your 'voting rights' don't involve filling out a ballot... but you can't transfer, sell or steal those rights, either! The only way to cast votes is via gambling, and gambling alone. No exceptions! There aren't any official candidates either... Everyone in the school is both a voter and a candidate! "

A rumble went through the school. All students are presidential candidates?! That was absurd!

"It'll take place over thirty days! You're free to gamble however you want with others during that time. It all boils down to this. Whoever has the most votes thirty days from now is the winner!" Itsuki laughed as she wrapped up her announcement. You were pleased with how it was going. "Sooo, are you guys ready to have some fun? Starting today... the student council presidential election officially begins!"

And she clicked the announcing system off.

"I will put my kimono on and go oversee the exchange of chips." You nodded. "Yuriko, would you assist?"

She stood up immediately and nodded to you as retreated to your own personal changing room; much like Yumemi had.

Not that Yuriko was in a great mood. You hugged her as she closed the door behind her.

"I don't like this..." She mumbled.

You wanted to kiss her, but you remembered what you had said to Kaede. You wanted him to be here now. Perhaps, one kiss on the cheek wouldn't hurt.

And so you did that.

Visibily, Yuriko relaxed.

"Let us dress you in your kimono. The chip exchange will begin soon." And with care, precision and speed she was able to prepare you for the beautiful, red kimono.

You undressed to your undergarments and were quickly wrapped in the multiple layers required of the fancy garment. It was relaxing to have this done. You couldn't imagine having to do it alone.

And with a smile, you thought that that was the reason you had friends like Yuriko.