Now then, can I hear your thoughts on how we should proceed regarding discussions with the club heads at the next school tour meeting?

I read the document from the last meeting. Your goals for the tour and for the future of the school were clearly outlined and very easy to understand.

I could tell how passionate you were when writing it. But…

But what? You're complimenting me, but not one of the clubs was satisfied with my proposal.

I really liked some parts of it because it seemed like you were thinking of the school, but other parts didn't feel that way. They felt too overbearing.

This goes for my club, too, but I think every club has something they aren't willing to compromise. That's why…

That goes for me as well.

Yeah. That's completely understandable, but I think the problem is you've been unable to have a proper discussion with the clubs up to now.

What do you mean?

From what I heard from Ayumu and Setsuna, you and the club heads ended up arguing at the last meeting, right?

It'd be fine if you proposed your ideas and asked them what they thought, but it sounds like you didn't listen to what they had to say. You just forced your opinions on them.

I told everyone to speak up if they had anything to say.

But did you seriously consider what they had to say once they did?

If what they say is worthy of consideration, then I listen carefully.

You may not consider it worthy, but they probably do.

If anything, they probably think your ideas aren't worthy of consideration. We're all human, so it makes sense that we have differing opinions.

But that's why we have to talk things out and try to come to an agreement. If you dismiss people because you don't think their points are valid, no one wins in the end.

I understand, but nothing would get done if I simply listened to what everyone had to say. They would say whatever they felt like and then leave it all to me to deal with.

My plan would achieve results for both the school and students in the most efficient manner. Even if no one likes it now, they will eventually realize I was right all along.

Hmm, I don't think humans are that simple. I think they still want to do things even if they know they're not efficient.

I do not understand.

But if you give up because you don't understand, no one will know where you're coming from.

It'd be such a shame if they never knew that you were doing all of this for them.

Anyway, I think you can do this. Because, even though you think being a school idol is a waste of time, look at how diligently you've been practicing.

Th-That's because…

But I know what you mean when you say that nothing will ever be resolved if you listen to everyone. That's why you need to figure out what points you absolutely can't concede.

Points I can't concede?

That's right. It's impossible to make them accept everything you propose, so just tell them what things you're set on.

Well, I want to easily show students the charms of each club, and I want them to know the merits of joining and how it can help them in the future. Also, if they're suited…

Wait a minute! I told you you can't choose everything! What's the one thing that's most important to you?

If I had to choose just one…

I want to prioritize students' skills. Even if it means they may not get into the club of their choice depending on the tryout results. I am not willing to compromise on this.

I think that'll be the hardest thing to get people to agree to.

Yes. But that is what is most important to me.

Every club wants more new applicants, so no one will see this rule as a good thing. It'd be an overall negative for the school, too.

And besides, does the student council president even have the power to decide that students can't join a club without trying out?

I will convince everyone.

Hmm. Why are you so hung up on students' skills? You brought it up a lot during the student council election, too.

That is because doing something that you are not good at cannot make you happy.

Nothing good can come from students who do whatever they want or who think they just want to have fun. I don't want to see anyone else sad and regretful because of that.

Anyone else? Did that happen to someone you know?

Yes. I have a whole list of people like that here.

What? This list is giant. How many pages is this? What in the world…

For example, Yamaguchi from the tennis club, who is a very hard worker. She is a third-year so the latest tournament was the final definitive one for her.

However, a first-year was chosen to compete over her. She pretended she was fine, but I saw her crying once she was alone. Her efforts hadn't paid off, and she had failed.

There's also Yabe from the wind instrument club, Nanami from the track team, and also my…

Oh, um. In any case, Nijigasaki High School will prioritize students' skills. It would be unfair to not make this clear to prospective students, so I will not yield on this.

Shioriko…

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I cannot go along with that!

I get where she's coming from, but this is too much.

I could never tell someone who wants to join that they aren't allowed to because they aren't good enough.

I don't like this either. All I can think about is how it's going to feel for the people who won't be able to do what they want.

I thought she was softening up a tiiiny bit, but that Shioko is so stubborn!

But she was definitely serious. I think she really doesn't want anyone to be sad. I want to respect her feelings, but…

This is tough.

It's tough, but this is reality. We don't have much time. We have to think of a plan that both Shioriko and the club heads will be satisfied with. Can I ask you all to help?

Of course.

We can't put on our live show if we don't do something about this.

I'll try to come up with a good idea.

Thank you, everyone.