Rui had appeared behind us on our way to school, turning the situation into total chaos… but that was that.
"Anyway, Ryouta-kun."
Rui’s expression instantly snapped back to its usual composure, and I replied with a simple, "What is it?"
"I mentioned it yesterday, but the teacher in charge of the Student Council starts today. Everyone on the council needs to gather in the Student Council Room after you've checked in."
"I get it… but did you really come over to talk to us just to say that?"
"Well, yes. And I suppose I also didn't like the way Himesaki-san was flirting with Ryouta-kun?"
Rui said this while pointedly pouting her lips. There she went again, making those loaded remarks.
"We weren't flirting! Ryouta-senpai and I do this much all the time!"
"Huh? Hey, Ryouta-kuuun?"
"We do not! Don't make things even more complicated than they already are!"
After that back-and-forth, we finally arrived at the high school.
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As soon as we reached the school, the Student Council members were summoned to the Student Council Room.
The four of us—Rui, Tanaka, Nozomi, and I—stepped into the room for the first time as the newly formed council.
The room definitely had an air of authority befitting its purpose. Trophies and championship flags from various clubs were crammed into large glass cases along the walls. Neat rows of documents and thick tomes lined the massive bookshelves in the corner, and at the very back sat a plush executive chair behind a polished, heavy desk.
For the time being, Rui took her place in the executive chair—the seat of the Student Council President—while the rest of us sat on folding chairs at the conference table in the center of the room.
"Is it really fair for only the President to have such a luxurious chair? The rest of us are stuck on folding chairs."
"Yeah! It's cheating that only Kuroki-san gets that one!"
"Sigh. It's one thing for Ryouta-kun to complain, but Tanaka-san, you were only brought into this council because it was convenient. You don't really have a say in the matter, so please don't complain, okay?"
"Hyah… y-yes ma'am…"
Tanaka wilted under Rui’s pressure, her face resembling a dog that had just been scolded by its master. Why did she look so thoroughly broken? I wish she’d show some spine.
"Anyway, Nozomi, why haven't you said a single word of complaint this whole time?"
"Eh? Well, because next year I'll be the one sitting in that chair, so I don't really see a reason to complain."
"Wh—"
That might have been true, but… as expected of a returnee, her confidence was incredible. She really had some nerve.
"Anyway, is this teacher who's taking over as advisor a man? Personally, I think it’s better if I'm the only guy on the council."
"Wow, you can't be satisfied unless it's a harem? Just how gross are you, Ryouta-kun?"
"Call me as gross as you want, but this is a life-or-death matter for me! If some handsome guy shows up as our advisor, he’ll steal everyone’s attention in a heartbeat!"
"Is this the final form of a delusional loner?! First of all, nobody likes Ryouta-kun! Right, you two?!"
"……"
"Y-You two!?"
It was at that moment.
"Hellooo! Everyone? Is everyone here?"
The door to the Student Council Room clicked open. A female teacher walked in from the hallway, a black attendance book tucked under the arm of her crisp business suit.
Wait, is this her?!
She had long, soft waves of light brown hair and heart-shaped earrings. Her small face was framed by gentle, drooping eyes and thick, well-defined brows, giving her a youthful yet kind appearance. She certainly looked the part of a "beautiful teacher."
However, while her figure seemed fairly average when viewed from the front, my impression of her did a complete U-turn the moment she passed by.
"…Eh."
Behind her was a beautiful, peach-like rear that traced a magnificent, heavy curve—plump and perfectly rounded.
Wha…
I was momentarily speechless, my eyes completely hijacked by that sight. Since she didn't have much of a chest to speak of, her lower half stood out even more. I had never seen such a perfect line before.
What was up with that erotic backside? Her suit skirt was suspiciously tight, making it impossible not to stare at the clearly defined contours.
W-What on earth was this…!
"I've recently returned to Natsuhama from Tokyo, and I'll be teaching here at Natsuhama Central starting this fall! I'm Anju Hiyori, twenty-five years old. It’s a pleasure to meet you all, Student Council members! ♡"
The teacher introduced herself with a wink.
Twenty-five with a peach butt like that? That’s the peak of perfection!
Wait, no, that wasn't the point. Anju Hiyori… where had I heard that name before?
"Well, I guess I don't really need to introduce myself to Ryouta-kun, do I? It’s been a while."
The woman with the peach butt called me by my first name.