After deciding to give up, I became popular

Damn it, what a cunning woman! She actually made a move when she wasn't paying attention, and didn't even leave a trace. She didn't even know there was such a dangerous enemy before this.

Compared to her, that Fujiwara is indeed insignificant. People who only have a superior, lewd body really can't compare with those cunning, potential rivals…

Kaguya Shinomiya gritted her teeth, feeling like she might have made a mistake.

Clearly, she had been restraining her impulses all this time to consider the President's feelings, not constantly going to him for affection, and giving him plenty of personal space. She didn't expect that this would give those guys an opportunity…

No! From today onwards, she must increase the frequency with which she stays by the President's side! Even if he gets angry, she… she…

Or should she change her approach? Kaguya Shinomiya hesitated.

After all, the President is such a strong-willed person. He must value his personal space a lot. There's no good reason for her to always run over and bother him, just for the sake of being by his side, right?

But what if she actively invited him? Just find a few plausible reasons… But wouldn't that possibly make the President misunderstand that she likes him a lot?

Then how would she be able to win him over? He would definitely be on guard!

The airhead young lady thought about it over and over again, but still couldn't come up with a good method. But she absolutely didn't want to watch the President get seduced by some wild woman from who-knows-where…

That's right! Ask Ai! The almighty Dorae-Ai will definitely have a solution!

After figuring this out, the airhead young lady stopped worrying. She decided to leave all the annoying things to her personal maid, and she just needed to happily enjoy her private date with the President.

“President, your tie seems to be crooked. Let me fix it for you,” the airhead young lady said.

Then, without waiting for Kanesada Natsukawa to refuse, she stepped forward and began to fix it for him with both hands.

“Uh… thank you.” Seeing this, Kanesada Natsukawa could only lower his head and look at her meticulous appearance, and earnestly thanked her.

To be honest, he did feel that this action was a bit intimate, as if it were a newlywed wife tidying up her husband's clothes before he left. But actually, the two of them had done even more intimate things before—like holding hands, and even interlocking fingers once.

Although that was done unconsciously by Kaguya in a dazed state, he would definitely not forget it, because Kaguya like that was really very cute. The unusual contrast made him feel an impulse to cherish her for life in an instant.

He just didn't know what Kaguya was thinking, to be able to do this so easily. Was she also lacking the necessary common sense for interacting with friends?

Kanesada Natsukawa pondered. He thought a lot and guessed a lot about the girl's thoughts in front of him, but unfortunately, he didn't guess a single one correctly.

After all, what the airhead young lady was thinking at the moment was—hmm, although that girl is a bit tricky, she still didn't succeed!

The evidence is that she couldn't find any stray hairs on the President's collar, and the scent on his body was the same as always. This shows that there was no intimate interaction between the two of them at all.

As expected of her President, he is indeed self-disciplined!

Speaking of which, the President's chest is so broad, and it feels hard when I touch it. It feels like it will be very explosive, hmm…

“Kaguya? Are you done?” Kanesada Natsukawa asked doubtfully.

At this moment, he was looking up slightly, so he couldn't see Kaguya Shinomiya's movements, but he instinctively felt that the other party's small hands seemed to be a little restless, climbing around non-stop for some reason…

So, does fixing a tie require hooking to the stomach? Is his tie that long? Kanesada Natsukawa was a little puzzled.

It's just that because the other party was too close, he didn't keep staring at Kaguya after thanking her, for fear that she was too cute and kept looking at her would make him have bad thoughts and strange reactions.

Fortunately, he has always been very self-disciplined in this regard, has always been restraining himself, and has even developed good habits, otherwise he would have made a fool of himself when communicating with them usually.

“Okay, it's all done.” The airhead young lady nodded with satisfaction.

Not only did she confirm that the President didn't go out to fool around, but she also took the opportunity to replenish a lot of President elements. She is now completely full of energy.

“After all, the President is the face of the student council, and his appearance must be so perfect.”

“...That's true.” Kanesada Natsukawa nodded, thinking that as expected of Kaguya, she pursues perfection even in this kind of place.

As for himself, he would slack off if he wasn't careful, and he wouldn't pay attention to these things usually, but with Kaguya's help, he was much more relaxed.

It's just that he has received so many favors from her, but he can't always find a good way to repay her. Over time, even if the other party doesn't say it, he himself will feel guilty.

“Thank you, Kaguya… I'm really sorry for always making you worry so much.”

“It's nothing, it's an honor to be able to help the President.”

“You're exaggerating… But seriously, if there's anything I can help with in the future, just tell me, I'll feel better that way.”

“Hmm… in that case…” The airhead young lady tilted her head slightly, feeling that this seemed like a good opportunity, “Then, will the President invite me to participate in the competition in a gentlemanly way?”

While saying that, she also stretched out her hand, her eyes full of expectation.

“Is that all…” Kanesada Natsukawa certainly thought this was very simple, and even thought that Kaguya hadn't thought of what wish to make, “Don't you have any other requests?”

“Hmm… is the President unwilling?”

“Of course not!” Kanesada Natsukawa shook his head decisively, and seeing that the other party seemed to be serious, he took a deep breath, and then put on a proper face.

“Then… Vice President, are you interested in going to the upcoming opening ceremony together?” Kanesada Natsukawa stretched out his hand to invite her.

“Of course, with pleasure.” Kaguya Shinomiya handed her hand over.

“……”

Her palm is so warm! His hand is so big!

Did you see that, Ai? This is a conquest she completed with her own strength. The President took the initiative to reach out and invite her!

Yay! A great victory!

147. Trial of Courage, Begin!

Also being a student, Kanesada Natsukawa understood very well what he should say at this solemn opening moment.

“Everyone, pay attention!”

Holding a small megaphone in his hand, Kanesada Natsukawa tested the sound, then raised it to his mouth.

“Next, the customary trial of courage will be held! Is everyone ready?”

Without superfluous words, he directly announced it, which was exactly what this group of energetic students wanted to hear at this moment.

The so-called mobilization moment was not necessary at all, because the guys under the stage had already been impatient to rush in.

“Ready!”

“Haven’t you eaten enough? Shout louder!”

“READY!!!”

“Very good! Then I announce—today’s trial of courage, officially begins!”

As Kanesada Natsukawa's right hand waved down, the atmosphere at the scene had reached its highest point. Even without the decoration of ribbons and balloons, this was undoubtedly the most lively place.

“Oh!!!”

Accompanied by a burst of powerful shouts, the students at the scene began to spontaneously line up in the predetermined order.

In order to maximize the enjoyment of the entire process, each team had to be at least 3 minutes apart before entering to ensure that they would not interfere with each other while playing.

And in order to prevent uncivilized phenomena such as cutting in line and pushing, Kanesada Natsukawa had already issued an announcement, warning the students that if the above uncivilized phenomena were found, their qualification to play would be cancelled. Therefore, although everyone at the scene looked impatient, they still obediently lined up.

“Then let’s go too.” Kanesada Natsukawa turned his head and said to Kaguya Shinomiya, who had always been by his side.

As students who had the right to choose independently because of their outstanding grades, they had another channel to enter the venue. This was not only a privilege given to them, but also for concealment, so as to avoid them being asked a lot of questions by others after the event.

And the agreement with Kaguya was based on the premise of “participating in the experience while inspecting the equipment along the way”, so it was natural that the sooner they set off, the better.

“Yes, President.” Kaguya Shinomiya nodded, but she felt a little regretful in her heart.

She had gone to the other side to see it just now, and it could be said that almost no one was preparing in advance. It was estimated that they were a little embarrassed to be the eye-catching ones, thinking about secretly finding an opportunity to go in later, but in this way, her desire to show off the right to occupy the President was in vain.

I don’t know if there is anyone over there now, even if it’s just a group of gossip partners, it’s enough. After the event, they can vigorously publicize her date with the President…

Hmph, in this way, wouldn’t all the love rivals be her defeated opponents?

Kanesada Natsukawa didn’t feel anything. For him, it was the same to go through any channel, but considering that there were still two scenes to participate in later, it seemed good to be more secretive, at least the people next to him wouldn’t keep asking him this and that.

The two chatted all the way, and soon arrived.

Someone was already waiting at the entrance here. When they saw Kanesada Natsukawa and Kaguya Shinomiya, they didn’t think about coming up to say hello, but just nodded to each other from a distance.

After all, at this moment, their minds were still on their partners. What love-hate relationship between the student council president and vice president, isn’t that kind of thing heard every day?

They were already tired of it.

“Speaking of which, President, do you know? People participating in the trial of courage have to hold hands throughout the whole process…” The airhead young lady pretended to be indifferent.

“I also heard it from others just now. I didn’t expect it to go to this extent.”

“After all, it’s a long-standing traditional event.” Kanesada Natsukawa nodded, not paying attention.

“What does Kaguya think? If you mind…”

“No, I don’t mind.” The airhead young lady quickly shook her head.

What are you kidding about, how could she mind? She could even say that she not only wanted to hold hands throughout the whole process, but it would be best to keep holding hands even after the event so that other participating players could see it!

See who is the most suitable partner for the President!

The reason why she brought this up was just to see the President’s reaction, and also hoped that he could invite her again, so that she could experience the feeling of being held in his palm like just now.

“Uh… then I’ll hold your hand?” Kanesada Natsukawa hesitated.

“...Yeah.” Kaguya nodded, blushing.

It was clearly the same action as before, but in the atmosphere of the people around her being so lovey-dovey, she actually became embarrassed again like the first time.

So, doing this kind of thing in front of others is so shameful!

Fortunately, no one is paying attention to them here at this moment.

Although she was uneasy in her heart, her body still obediently leaned over. This time, she not only handed her hand to him, but also completely revealed her emotions.

“Be more proactive in other aspects too, you idiot President…” A gust of evening wind blew, and the airhead young lady raised her eyes, looked at the slow-witted guy in front of her, and couldn’t help but utter such a sigh.

“What did you say?” Kanesada Natsukawa didn’t hear clearly, so he turned back to look at her.

“It’s nothing, let’s go.”

“……”

Although he was the student council president, Kanesada Natsukawa actually didn’t understand the design of the levels. These things were basically handed over to the game club to be responsible for, and in order to prevent them from messing around, he also sent some student council members to be responsible for supervision…

That’s right, it’s Chika Fujiwara and the girl who brought her the message.

But after the previous incident, he is now a little worried.

Worried about what the levels inside will become like…

Originally, he was going to use the past trial of courage model, but Chika Fujiwara volunteered to say that he would hand this matter over to the game club, and they would definitely create a greater response than the past trial of courage, so he believed her nonsense.

He had actually carefully looked at some of the previous procurement list. It said some clothes, fabrics, balloons, etc. Looking at it this way, it was actually quite normal, but the style of the second half was very wrong. It was all about blowers, wolf tooth sticks, gas masks, etc.…

Logically speaking, are they really going to make a haunted house? Are you sure they’re not doing something else? Although these also have certain horror elements in them, wouldn’t it be a bit too hardcore for them who are just high school students?

Especially the wolf tooth stick, it can really hurt people if you’re not careful…

And just as Kanesada Natsukawa was thinking wildly, it was finally their turn to enter. Next is to face the first level—

148. Will You Be My Prince? President

The location of the venue was placed in the deep forest. Some mechanisms and ambushes of “ghosts” were placed along a man-made path. Participants only need to follow this path to complete all the processes and punch in at the end of each level to obtain a medal symbolizing courage.

During the process of participating in the game, you can choose to give up and withdraw, but the corresponding partner will not be affected, and you can also choose to continue participating alone.

However, since it was a team-based mode, it wasn't enough for only one person to successfully complete the challenge. Even if all the checkpoints were marked, the Badge of Courage couldn't be obtained.

Given that teams were formed based on student ID numbers, there was a great deal of randomness involved. If you were paired with a timid person who was afraid of the dark and ghosts, it basically meant that their partner would have no chance of getting through and receiving the rewards.