Chapter 138: [138] The Student Council President
Chapter 138: The Student Council President
"Hahaha, Fujii-boy, no need to be so on guard. I'm not interested in men—I'm just interested in your body."
Watching Shunsuke dash straight into the crowd of girls, Koenji laughed heartily as he explained.
— Isn't that just as terrifying?!
Even with Star Platinum protecting him, Shunsuke couldn't help but shudder. Koenji, Koenji... what on earth happened to you in this world? I clearly remember you being interested in upperclassmen girls in the original story. Why have you turned into something so scary now?!
— Koenji family head, aren't you worried that your only heir has turned gay?!
"Koenji President, please refrain from making such ambiguous statements. It would be troublesome if outsiders misunderstood our academy, especially the student council of Shuchiin," Kaguya calmly remarked.
— Koenji President?
Shunsuke caught onto a crucial detail.
If Koenji hadn't gone to Advanced Nurturing High School but instead enrolled at Shuchiin, it would indeed be easy for him to become the student council president due to his status.
Among peers, the only person with a higher rank might be Kirari, who had already taken over as family head. No one else could compare.
But doesn't this mean Fried Noodles Guy is doomed?
Without that squinty-eyed president from the original, Shirogane Miyuki probably wouldn't have even joined the student council.
In response to Kaguya's admonishment, Koenji brushed his hand through his hair, proudly showing off his well-toned body. "Vice President Shinomiya, the opinions of commoners are no different from pebbles on the roadside to me. Do you think someone as perfect as I would care?"
"But I believe Koenji-san's father would care."
"…Shinomiya-lady, you're as blunt as ever, huh."
Even someone as willful as Koenji, the sole heir of the Koenji conglomerate, froze slightly when his father was mentioned.
At Advanced Nurturing High School, Koenji could do whatever he pleased and disregard everyone else because they were nothing more than briefly intersecting parallel lines in his life.
Forget the defective Class D— even Class A students, with a lifetime of effort and good fortune, might only hope to become his lackeys someday.
They simply weren't on the same level, so naturally, he didn't need to care about them.
However, standing in front of this group of girls was different.
Even though his status was still the highest, he couldn't completely disregard them.
They were all nobles, elites among elites. Even if he stood at the top, it wasn't possible to fully ignore the others—especially when someone was threatening to tattle to his father.
Though he was the sole heir, going too far would still have consequences.
Letting out a theatrical sigh, Koenji flashed Shunsuke a radiant smile. "Fujii-boy, your body is well-trained. Even in a suit, I can tell. You're almost catching up to my perfect self. Truly beautiful. I'm really interested in such a beautiful body."
Striking another pose, Koenji changed his stance to show off his physique.
"So? Seeing someone as perfect as me, don't you feel inspired to learn my training secrets?"
— Sorry, not interested at all.
Shunsuke's current workout routine was nothing special—his physique was purely thanks to the system.
Seriously, I'm trying to measure up to Jotaro Kujo now, and you dare say I'm not as good as you? Some things never change, huh? That narcissism is still intact.
"Oh? It seems like you're not convinced, Fujii-boy. How about we have an exciting showdown?" Koenji issued his locker room challenge while loosening his tie. "Swimming, basketball, soccer, running, boxing, wrestling... Whatever the event, I'm game. This villa has facilities for all sports. We can head to the locker room and change into sportswear right now if you want."
— Why is swimming listed first?
— And why is wrestling the last event? Are you trying to lower my guard?!
Faced with this unprecedented situation, even with Star Platinum at his side, Shunsuke was still on edge, seeing ulterior motives everywhere.
"This is the first time I've seen President being so enthusiastic... and so normal?" Chika mumbled nearby. "My Love Detective radar has been activated!"
"You idiot."
Without hesitation, Shunsuke smacked her on the head. What love detective radar are you activating, huh? I'm practically being hit on by a potential creep, and you're not even worried?!
"Koenji, please keep in mind that Fujii-kun is here today as my sister's boyfriend, making his first appearance in a social setting. I hope you can be a bit more considerate."
At this rare crucial moment, it was his future sister-in-law who had his back. Ririka walked over gracefully, her expression cold and devoid of warmth as she spoke calmly.
"Lady Ririka? I'm just being friendly, coming with good intentions. I'm here to exchange methods of physical training, nothing else... though it seems that won't happen today." Koenji extended his hand. "Well then, Fujii-boy, how about a handshake to finish things off?"
"Wh-"
After a long moment of silence that could easily be considered rude, Shunsuke finally extended his right hand and shook Koenji's.
Koenji smiled slightly, then tightened his grip. Shunsuke didn't hesitate to match his strength.
Koenji's expression grew excited as he increased his force, using all his strength. Without hesitation, Shunsuke summoned Star Platinum, letting his right hand crush Koenji's.
"Fujii-boy is really tough."
Though Koenji lost this little strength contest, he didn't seem displeased. On the contrary, he looked even happier, twirling the strands of hair that had fallen over his forehead, his voice filled with excitement.
"I'm looking forward to our next meeting."
Meanwhile, the crowd, which had been watching the exchange intently, started buzzing.
"To think even that son of the Koenji family..."
"He's such a stubborn person, isn't he? I can't believe he actually took the initiative to greet him with a handshake. Is this some kind of invitation from the Koenji conglomerate?"
"Such a terrifying network of connections."
Shunsuke remained expressionless in response to their gossip. He didn't have any such intentions at all. He had been hoping for a classic storyline, but how had things ended up like this?
After adjusting his approach, the rest of the day saw people continuously coming over to introduce themselves to Shunsuke, each one displaying an unusually warm attitude.
It only served to disappoint him further—was there really not a single idiot among the second-generation heirs here?
Sadly, the answer was no.
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