Shinmai Maou no Keiyakusha:Volume 4 Chapter 1

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1

Today, within the grounds of Hijirigazaka Academy, there was a lot of people gathered in a certain space.

The classes has already ended, but yet the audio-visual room was filled with noise and activity.

-Right now, in the AV room, the group of people that has been charged with the task has gathered.

The sports meet will be held next month, and they are the organising committee. Before the fold-able table in front of the blackboard, was the seats for the committee made up of students. The purpose of the meeting, was the planning for the preparations that was to begin before the summer break, and for the consolidation of the information on hand that was to be handed to those who were at the table for the first time. With the meeting about to start, -

“ Say... It seems really unbelievable. That proportion of the number of boys to the girls, that is...”

Sitting on the front left was Basara Tojo, who upon hearing that, let out a sigh.

Sitting on the opposite side of the room, looking at Basara's back, the voice just now had came from the back of the room, and it belonged to Aikawa Shiho that was in the same class as Basara. Following that, Sakaki Chika who sat beside also nodded in agreement.

“ Hmm... It seems that those two never change”

With that, their sights moved towards Basara, or rather, his left and right sides.

And the two that was the cause for the state of the AV room said:

“They're giving it too much thought. It wasn't definite that we are the only reasons.”

“ Agreed, there probably isn't that much of a link between the two.”

The ones who spoke so indifferently, were the two <Princesses> who were adored by the boys in Hijirigazaka Academy, Mio Naruse and Yuki Nonaka. However, their words seemed unconvincing in the light of the situation. Though joining in was just for fun, it seems that a lot who joined in too were boys, causing a great disparity in the proportions of the genders.

At the beginning, it was Basara, Yuki and Mio who volunteered to the the ones from class 1B to be in the organising committee.

Originally, the ones to be on the committee were to be decided a few days ago, but no one came forward. Sakazaki-sensei, wishing to respect the individual wills of the students, had then dragged this matter on for a long time, and allowed the decision to made only until the morning of the day of the meeting. But still, nothing conclusive had came up. Hence, they had taken this opportunity and raised their hands together.

Because about the sports meet, they already had a discussion on the matter.

And hence the matter that had dragged on for days had ended here, with calls of 'ME TOO!' suddenly storming the place. In the end, Sakazaki couldn't stand it any longer, and after reducing the final number to five persons, the matter was concluded.

So, the ones who were chosen, were Basara, Mio, Yuki, Aikawa Shiho, and Sakaki Chika. Although there was the problem of the proportions of the genders, with drawing of the ballots was done in fairness, and with Sakazaki rejecting the rest, just like that, the ones to be sent were decided. But still, -

The news sure had spread fast...

Through communications with phones and the internet, it seems that within a few hours, the news that Mio and Yuki was on the committee had already spread around the school. Just then, Shiho wily smiled and said:

“ Basara, turn around and take a look.”

“ Give me a break. From just now until now, the looks that are already on me are going to cause the back of my head to go bald.”

Right now, the back of my head, was definitely more sensitive towards the looks from boys than the breasts of the girls. And this had somewhat implicated the safety of my life. From the bottom of his heart, He tiredly said so:

Hahaha... It sure is hard on you, Basara

With the look from Sakaki that was to gently comfort him, he then released another sigh.

Since a few days ago, he had been able to communicate with Aikawa from a distance, like just now.

Both Aikawa and Sakaki had their minds controlled because of Zolgear's plan, now they had forgotten about the events. But with part of their memories blurred and lost, they had become uneasy, and so on the next day when they had returned to normal, Yuki explained to them about the gap in their memories. With their number of chances for communicating increasing, they had become closer to Mio, and had closed the gap they had with Yuki.

However, since Yuki wasn't the type to chat, she was only caring about reading her book while Mio was talking and laughing together with several others. And since Aikawa and Sakaki knew clearly what her personality was like, they had felt that something was clearly wrong, and so they continued to chat with Mio. Not long later, since Basara lived with Mio and Yuki, he and began to start chatting with Aikawa and Sakaki. Thinking back on the changes in their relationship in the past few days, Basara couldn't help but to have look at Sakaki who was chatting with Mio from the side.

“ Please, Basara... Look at me more often...”

When Sakaki's mind was controlled, she had said some things that had showed her affections towards Basara.

No one was sure of it was instilled into her during the brainwashing, or if it was really her hidden real feelings. Although there would be problems in letting people knowing the truth, it still wasn't an easy matter to pursue. Basara only know, that Sakaki was a warm and kind girl, and that since he was able to save the smile that she has right now, he was satisfied.

However, it seems that someone wasn't happy that Basara was looking at Sakaki.

Suddenly there was a hand on Basara's thigh under the table.

“ - !?”

This sudden act caused Basara to stiffen his body.

“ What's wrong?”

“ No-Nothing... Really.”

Mio had asked the question puzzledly from the side, and Basara had answered evasively. Though She felt that something was off, she turned back to continue chatting with Sakaki. And only then, did Basara turn to look at the owner of the hand on his thigh, Yuki.

Mio who was sitting just beside, and even Sakaki who was sitting in a row in front had their sight blocked by the table, and hadn't realised the events that just happened under the table.

-In days before and after the fight with Zolgear, Yuki, Mio and even Maria had all received Basara's kisses.

And since then, Yuki had become even more daring in her advances towards Basara.

“ -”

When Basara gave Yuki a look for her to stop what she was doing, she instead looked at Basara's books in the pocket in the table, acting like nothing had happened.

Oi...! Yuki! Stop play around!

Reading a book authored by J. D. Salinger while secretly feeling someone else's inner thigh. Since when did Yuki become such a girl? Hey, if you continue this, something will happen in my cornfield... Eh, what exactly is my cornfield? Carefully in order to not let the other three realise, he grabbed Yuki's hand that was on his thigh. Yet Yuki took the opportunity to cross her fingers with Basara.

“ …!”

It has already certainly become a dangerous situation. But if he managed to get his hand free, who know where she would touch next. And so, the helpless Basara could only surrender his left hand to Yuki's mercy. Just then, -

“ - Hello, Princess Mio.”

At her side there was suddenly a boy who said this to Mio, and then just directly sat down at the remaining empty seat just beside her. Mio then gave him a glance, and then said coldly:

“ Senpai. Hello.”

Even Basara knows that face. In the past when the fans in both Mio's and Yuki's camp had surrounded him behind the school building, the one in front of him right now was the leader of Mio's faction. If his memory serves him correctly, he was Shohei Tashan.

“ ...Wasn't it because that the year threes had to prepare to their further education, that the committee was to be made up of only year ones and twos?”

Mio hadn't even bothered to look at him when she asked this question.

“ Basically you're right, but it wasn't said that it was an absolute rule. Since Princess Mio has come, how can we not?

He then turned behind to take a look, and there was a whole row of Mio's fans whom he personally knows.

“ Princess Yuki...”

This time, another soft call came from the other side.

So it's him this time...

Hozumi Hashi, the leader of Yuki's camp who was in year three. But now, he had did it with much more respect than the other guy. And of course, the other Yuki fans were also at the side watching. Basara then carefully let go of Yuki's hand, in order to not be found out, and then, -

“ We have also joined the committee. Gently guide us in our work, please?”

Yuki had the appearance of a model student and had a soft appearance. But then, with only a small glance at him, she let out a 'Humph~', expressing displeasure, and ignored him. Yet after seeing her reaction, Hozumi had a happy face, and then returned to the side of the other Yuki fans.

On the other side, in contrast to Hozumi, Tashan continued to occupy the seat beside Mio, refusing to leave.

“ Of course I know, to you, coming here was equally as important as preparing for yoru future. So fine, the princess here right now will cherish her time spent with you.

He was indeed handsome, and those were some pretty nice words, but why did it sound kind of comical? Basara thought this, but yet he was glared at by him. Hence, he then moved away his line of sight. Right now, other than Mio and Yuki, Aikawa and Sakaki was also present. They seemed to be somewhat uncomfortable from being surrounded by fans from the Mio and Yuki faction, and trying to avoid conflict with them. Just then, -

“ Oi, Tashan... It's about time you return to your own seat, or else how will we start this meeting?”

A saviour appeared. It was one of Basara's teachers, Sakazaki.

“ This is the seating area for the first years. The seats for the third years are behind. The school had respected your wished in letting you participate, but, you still must follow the rules, being the role models for your underclassmen, right?”

Tashan's face then visibly changed, but he still maintained his hearty smile.

“ Tsh... Fine fine, I got it. See you later, Princess.”

Smacking his lips together, he then left Mio's side. Hence, -

“ Thank you teacher... You were a really big help.”

“ Don't worry about it... You didn't do anything wrong.”

With Basara expressing his thanks, Sakazaki had a bitter smile on.

“ But teacher, what are you doing here? Supervising the committee, wasn't it the task of the gym teachers for the second years?”

“ That was the case. But it seems that teacher Gotou had a hip injury, and since the other gym teachers are busy with another activity, the task has then fallen onto he, who was free.

“ Haish~... Taking upon himself a task which no one will thank him for... Good grief~.”

Aikawa then jokingly said to the helplessly shrugging Sakazaki.

“ Can't be helped. This sort of job was to be done by rookies after all.”

Finishing, Sakazaki then headed towards the student council members who were currently organising the documents. After that, -

“ You really were just saved back then, Mio... You too, Yuki. That is, even that teacher talked with you...”

Sakaki who had remained silent up till now, then expressed her concern for the two.

“ Don't worry about it. That person, while I don't know who much self-confidence he has, it seems that he thinks that if he acts a bit chummy with me, he'll think that I'll be close with him. Really, what an idiot... There's got to be a limit, even for his stupidity...”

“ I'm fine too. I have already to them in the past, that I have completely no interest in them.”

“ Woah... You two really are cruel.

“ Was I? What I just said was just the truth only.”

“ Exactly. Isn't unneeded expectations from other people troublesome?”

Just as Mio and Yuki, in clear daylight, was making a clean break in their relationships with Tashan and Hozumi respectively, -

A female student wearing the student council armband then stood up from her position at the table before the blackboard.

“ Please take your seats now. The meeting for the organising committee for the first sports meet will be starting now.”

With the announcement, the other council members also moved, passing out notes for the meeting. After confirming that everyone had received a copy of the notes, -

“ I am the vice-president of the student council, Kajiura Lihua, the chairperson of the organising committee for this year's sports meet. Please provide guidence.”

Finishing her portion, the room then immediately filled up with applause.

-In Hijirigazaka Academy , the school party was held in spring, wile the sports meet was held in autumn. The school party was the biggest event for the students, and it can be said that it was the brainchild of the student organising committee. Setting the school party in the spring, it was to let the third year students in the committee to organise themselves an unforgettable party. And on the positioning of the timing of the sports meet, it was to be as practice for the smooth preparation for the school party. Hence, the third years will not interfere in that, to allow the second years to let the second years accumulate experience. Thus, the vice-president Kajiura Lihua is the one responsibe for over-seeing this sports meet.

“ The first thing to mention is, the committee member list that the teachers have given me. It would seem that, the number of volunteers this year are almost double from that of last year. But, -”

Kajiura said in a warning tone,

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