Excuse me… Um, Shioriko?

A petition for the importance of student autonomy during the break…

Let's see. I know the students at this school. I can trust them.

However, there needs to be a minimum requirement for assignments, so I believe some consideration is required as to where to draw the line…

U-Um…

Hm?

Rina?! I-I'm sorry, I didn't notice you.

That's okay. I'm the one who should be apologizing, for interrupting your student council work.

No, that's not a problem. I'm done for the day. I was just confirming what would be on the agenda for the next meeting.

A lot of different requests sure do make their way to the student council.

Indeed. We receive a variety of requests from clubs and committees.

This is also a sign that student autonomy is increasing.

I don't think that's exactly it.

Everyone knows that you're someone who'll listen to them seriously, so they all depend on you.

What? Is that so? I believe that would be a far too convenient way to read the situation from my viewpoint. You give me too much credit.

I don't think so. Shioriko, have more confidence in yourself. Everyone in the club, including myself, also depend on you. Rina-chan Board says, “Serious!”

Rina, thank you very much. Um, I'm very happy to hear you say that.

Oh, come to think of it, why did you come here today?

I came to get you because you're late. Can you make it to practice, Shioriko?

You came all this way to get me?

Huh? Your face is all red. Are you okay?

My heart is pounding a little from both the embarrassment and joy. Oh, I'm fine. Let's go, Rina.