The Infinite Journey of a Certain Flame

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The two of them exclaimed in surprise at the same time, and then turned their gazes to her simultaneously.

Why would you say that?

The question, asked in unison, caused both sides, who were initially furious, to blush and then look away.

"Cough cough!"

After a brief moment of awkwardness, Guild Master Shirogane was the first to react and continued to ask Kiana why she had interrupted.

Before the person involved could even explain the reason, Kaguya-sama began her pursuit with great smugness.

"Let's not waste any more time on small talk, President. If we keep dawdling, we won't be able to finish our work."

"You... okay."

"Hehe—!" Kaguya covered her mouth and chuckled, feeling that she had won this round completely.

However...

"In that case, this extra workload will be completed by you and the transfer student together."

Upon hearing this, both Kiana and Kaguya were stunned...

The Troubles of a New Student Council Member (Kaguya-sama: Love Is War): Chapter 19 The Transfer Student Who Makes the Young Lady's Heart Flutter

The Silver Guild Master's sudden arrangement was completely unexpected by Kiana and Kaguya.

Neither of them expected things to turn out this way.

However, since things have come to this point, the only way to change Guild Master Shirogane's mind is to make a request.

"President, I think..."

"Hmm? What, have you suddenly changed your mind? Kaguya, this is really not like you."

"Huh? I..."

Kaguya-sama originally wanted to argue, but a single sentence from President Shirogane completely thwarted her plan.

Helpless, she could only turn her gaze to Kiana, and then slowly sighed.

"Okay, now that I'm prepared, I'll do my best."

"Yes, very good."

The Silver Guild Master was very satisfied with the current situation.

Ultimately, it was Kiana who truly propelled the event to success.

I'm just going with the flow and shirking my responsibilities so that others can share the burden. In that case, I don't really owe anyone a favor.

It can only be said that there was a slight bias in the allocation of tasks.

"Haha, you'd better work hard with the transfer student from now on, Kaguya."

President Shirogane rarely smiled, which caused Kaguya to pout.

"Well!"

She angrily stretched her small fist behind her back and waved it, then let out a sigh of resignation.

"Kiana, this is the president's instruction. I hope we can work together smoothly."

"Uh, um. We'll definitely get along well."

Kaguya didn't show much joy or excitement towards Kiana, who was all smiles; she simply smiled politely.

"Oh? Is that so? I hope so! Then let's not delay, let's get started now—!"

"Keep up the good work! I hope to see you two finish all the work when I come back from the on-site inspection with Secretary Fujiwara."

As President Shirogane spoke, he slowly stood up, then patted his clothes and strode confidently toward the student council gate.

Judging from this, they're planning to leave right now!

Upon seeing this, Kaguya was so shocked she turned pale.

"Huh?! Why are you the president?!"

"Is there anything strange about it? Don't think that being the student council president is an easy job. I have a lot of things to take care of to ensure the smooth running of this year's sports meet. Right, Secretary Fujiwara?"

"Yes, that's right. Phew... Well then, see you later~ Kaguya-chan and Kiana-chan, while the president and I are away, you two should get along well!"

Secretary Fujiwara smiled and waved to the two of them, then left the student council room with the president.

"No! You don't have to do this—!"

When Kaguya saw that the two were about to leave her behind, her heart sank.

She stretched out her hand weakly, as if trying to grasp something, towards the door.

However, the door slammed shut with a loud 'bang!'

They tightly locked her and Kiana inside the meeting room...

...

"What a reckless pair of people, leaving in such a hurry. Oh well, the president has been like this for a long time, there's just no way to deal with him."

Kaguya sat upright on the sofa, arms crossed, seemingly calm, but in reality, she was lying and talking nonsense.

"Hey! The president actually abandoned me and left! This is bullying!"

"Why is Secretary Fujiwara allowed to follow, but I've been left behind! Why is that?!"

"And...why did he arrange for me to share a room with a transfer student?!"

Numerous questions transformed into countless cries that roared within her heart.

If it weren't for her good upbringing and introverted personality...

Perhaps the carefully cultivated image of a well-bred lady she has worked so hard to maintain will completely collapse at this moment...

"Ahem... Kaguya-san, shall we begin?"

"Huh? Kaguya? I mean, Kiana, do you... uh, um..." Kaguya wanted to say something about Kiana's name to her, but she was surprised to realize halfway through her sentence.

This white-haired girl is someone you shouldn't mess with in every sense of the word!

Firstly, in terms of appearance, demeanor, and conversation, she was in no way inferior to me, not to mention her family background...

"The daughter of a well-known energy tycoon, someone of that caliber... even within the academy, she's top-tier... It's not surprising that someone like her would suddenly join the student council, but it's also very strange..."

It's not surprising, because people of this caliber can easily get in by using a few tricks.

If anything is strange, it's the purpose.

"Hehehe, I didn't expect Kiana to be so career-minded. You must have made a lot of friends since coming to this academy, right? Haha, if it were you, you might take this opportunity to make some money."

Kaguya spoke these words with a profound meaning, and then stared intently at Kiana's pretty face to observe her expression.

She felt that if it was simply about laying the foundation for expanding business dealings in Japan, then strictly speaking, it might even be possible for them to become good friends with her family.

After all, energy is one of the most profitable industries in the world.

But if it's not for this reason...

Perhaps it's for some ridiculous reasons?

If you came for someone...

Thinking of this, Kaguya's heart pounded wildly.

She was deeply worried about the true reason why Kiana had traveled thousands of miles across the ocean from the cold north to this island kingdom...

It might simply be a desire to compete with oneself!

It has to be said that love really can make people dull.

It can even make those around you become dull-witted...

Kiana, who had only intended to urge Kaguya-sama to finish her work as soon as possible, frowned slightly, a suspicion creeping into her heart...

What's going on? Why is Kaguya's explanation so hard to understand?

However, the point about making friends is correct.

Kiana stroked her chin and pondered for a moment, then got up and went to her desk, picked up the documents that needed to be processed, and placed them on the coffee table.

"Huh? Uh, it works, right? Hmm... I guess so?"

It turns out it was just as I suspected?

She didn't lie to me, did she?

Upon hearing this, Kaguya-sama felt slightly relieved and touched her long, black hair. She then picked up the document and began to examine it, feigning composure.

Is that really the case?

"Would I lie to you?" Kiana said casually as she processed the documents.

"If that's all... then Shuchiin Academy would be very happy to welcome you."

After Kaguya finished speaking, she slowly extended her delicate, white hand, like a lotus root, and gave Kiana a relieved smile...

"Huh? Um, thank you for the welcome."

The two shook hands and smiled... and were about to exchange a few polite words.

suddenly!

"Um...can I leave now?" A somewhat gloomy male voice came from behind Kaguya...

"Ugh! A cockroach!"

Caught off guard, Kaguya hastily retreated, then felt a dizzying sensation...

The Troubles of a New Student Council Member (Kaguya-sama: Love Is War): Chapter 20 - Kaguya-sama Gradually Lowers Her Guard

Meeting room.