After deciding to give up, I became popular

"You, you've been hungry all day, you must eat more…"

"Goo wuu wuu…"

The strange sound drew attention once more. The aroma of the warm porridge caused the angel's stomach to issue a small protest—how could you want a man and not your tummy? Bad owner!

"N-no, it's not that, it's just… just, waah…"

Facing the now very awake and aware Kanade Natsukawa, Mahiru Shiina couldn't fool him this time.

She thought to herself that she should have drunk some of the porridge to fill her stomach when she first came over, but she was afraid of missing Kanade waking up.

"Don't, don't look at me…"

Mahiru Shiina squatted on the ground, covering her face with her hands, her pretty face covered with a lovely blush.

"Uh…" Kanade Natsukawa turned his head, slightly embarrassed. He didn't know how to comfort the angel.

Her adorable appearance caused a flutter in his heart that had just calmed down, but thankfully his reason was still intact.

"If you don't mind, together?"

"…" Mahiru Shiina raised her head, her eyes misty, and gently hummed with her delicate nose, "Mm…"

………………

Kanade Natsukawa's constitution was pretty good. After a day and a night of rest, he was mostly fine.

"Good morning, President."

"Morning, President."

"Good morning."

Along the way, people kept greeting Kanade Natsukawa, and he naturally responded to each of them.

Walking into the classroom, he immediately saw the angel with an extremely elegant smile. Perhaps it was Kanade Natsukawa's imagination, but after he entered, the angel's smile seemed more genuine and beautiful.

A blessing in disguise, this illness had warmed up his relationship with Mahiru Shiina, gradually becoming closer, but still not to the point where they could go to school together.

After all, this was something he hadn't been able to achieve in the past.

"Natsukawa, are you feeling better?"

The one who came to greet him was Miyuki Shirogane. They were in the same class, and he currently had dark circles under his eyes, looking like he was severely sleep-deprived.

"Yeah, I'm mostly fine…" Kanade Natsukawa shook his head, wondering why Shirogane looked weaker than him. He felt like he might collapse at any moment.

"That's good, then I'll go catch up on some sleep." Miyuki Shirogane nodded and then walked straight to his seat.

Having achieved his purpose of concern, he naturally had to go back and get some sleep.

These past few days, in order to make up for Kanade Natsukawa's absence and also to live up to his expectations, he had almost taken over all the duties that originally belonged to the student council president.

Except for when he needed to discuss some particularly important matters with Kaguya Shinomiya, he basically had to make all the decisions for the other trivial matters himself.

Although they were all small matters that were easy to deal with, because there were so many, it was difficult not to invest time in them. In addition, in order to stabilize his academic performance, he had to keep studying, so he could only squeeze his sleep time…

Miyuki Shirogane's tone wasn't too bad, but judging from his shaky figure, he was indeed exhausted.

Has something happened in the student council recently? Or is it just that he hasn't slept well?

Kanade Natsukawa was naturally a little puzzled. This was the first time he had seen Miyuki Shirogane looking so sleep-deprived in reality. Could it be that he had been pulling all-nighters these past few days?

Kanade Natsukawa's mood was a little subtle.

He had forgotten that when he first became the student council president, he also looked like this, weak and sleep-deprived, but later he gradually got used to it, and plus, he could save a lot of time after he became proficient in his work, so he was no longer like this.

The entire morning was spent in constant classes, and Kanade Natsukawa quickly welcomed lunch break.

As promised, Kanade Natsukawa took his bento to find Kaguya Shinomiya.

The bento was naturally made by himself. Ever since he was rejected by the angel, he had spent some time learning how to cook. There was no way, his taste buds had been spoiled, and he could no longer adapt to those meal replacements that only supplemented nutrition. In order to avoid starving to death, he could only learn to do it himself.

Last night, after hearing about this, Mahiru Shiina had stared at him for a long time with a very resentful gaze, making Kanade Natsukawa feel inexplicably guilty. Even if you like others to eat your cooking, you can't force me like this, right?

Human favors are the hardest to repay, and unless it was necessary for the sake of conquest, Kanade Natsukawa would never easily owe others a favor.

"Good afternoon, President."

"Yeah, good afternoon, Shinomiya." Kanade Natsukawa nodded.

He was too lazy to overthink Kaguya Shinomiya's "President" address. Anyway, these girls were like this, with their own various little thoughts, doing their own thing.

The place they agreed to meet was the student council room, which made Kanade Natsukawa even more convinced of Kaguya Shinomiya's "handling official business" excuse.

014. Fujiwara, you've done a good job!

"President, try this."

"Ah… okay."

"And this… this too!"

"Mm…"

It's hard to describe such a scene, how should I put it… Constantly exchanging luxurious dishes for ordinary homemade dishes from someone else's bento box, is she complaining that she's eating too well?

But if it's placed on a young lady like Kaguya Shinomiya, it can indeed be understood—because she hasn't eaten ordinary homemade dishes, she's a little curious about their taste, so she wants to try them.

But isn't it a bit too much to keep staring at the side dishes in someone else's bento box? Are they really that delicious?

Kanade Natsukawa always felt that Kaguya Shinomiya's saliva was about to drip down…

Just now, Kaguya Shinomiya suggested that they finish their bento before discussing official business, and Kanade Natsukawa naturally didn't object.

But when he opened his bento box, he very keenly noticed that Kaguya Shinomiya was attracted.

She completely ignored the luxurious bento in her hand, which was made with the painstaking efforts of famous chefs, and concentrated all her attention on this low-profile homemade bento in his hand.

Kanade Natsukawa naturally wouldn't turn a blind eye. Thinking that perhaps Kaguya Shinomiya hadn't eaten things like cuttlefish sausage and hamburger steak, so she thought they were some high-end side dishes, he generously offered to exchange some ingredients with her.

His original intention was not to make the other party feel guilty for thinking that he was taking advantage of her, but it was because of such a kind act that he ate this meal very uncomfortably.

Foie gras, Tania blue lobster, Caspian Sea sturgeon caviar… all kinds of high-end ingredients that he could name or didn't even recognize were sent into his small, cheap bento box.

It's just a child that costs no more than 1500 yen, how can it bear these?

He thought it was just an exchange of ingredients between friends, but as they exchanged, it became him coaxing an ignorant young lady.

Since the other party likes it so much, it's not impossible to give the entire bento to Kaguya Shinomiya, after all, she really seems to like eating the food he makes, but the result of that would be that he would get the luxurious bento in her hand.

Not to mention being worth ten thousand, at least it's definitely worth a thousand, right? Although Kaguya Shinomiya definitely doesn't feel anything, he simply can't feel at ease!

"Cough cough… let's talk about business first."

The chefs' skills are indeed very good. The exquisite ingredients obediently lie in the bento box, constantly emitting an alluring fragrance, frantically attracting Kanade Natsukawa's attention. In order to no longer be tempted, he had to find a way to divert his attention.

"Shinomiya, I believe in your ability, is there anything that can stump you?"

Intellectual, elegant, all-rounder, Kaguya Shinomiya is naturally a well-deserved talented woman. Kanade Natsukawa naturally doesn't know how much effort she has put in to become such a person, but his recognition of her efforts will never be reduced because of her strong talent.

What's more, she is the female lead he once liked. Having 100% trust in the people he likes is the quality that a qualified partner should have.

"Ugh!" Kaguya Shinomiya was stunned.

Because she regretted not being able to eat the dishes he made by hand after seeing the president close the bento, when she suddenly felt lost, she was suddenly praised by the president!

Hehe, the president recognized me…

Kaguya Shinomiya's mood improved all of a sudden. She now seemed to be lying in soft clouds, and the warmth around her kept pressing against her, almost melting her.

"Shinomiya?"

"Ah! Yes! Of course!"

"Uh… for example?" Kanade Natsukawa asked curiously.

Kaguya Shinomiya was obviously distracted just now, but Kanade Natsukawa couldn't guess what she was thinking and was too lazy to guess.

Girls' thoughts are really too complicated. Instead of trying to guess their thoughts, it's better to buy a lottery ticket and try your luck.

At least the latter has a real chance of winning.

"For example, for example… being a good student council president! That's what I can't do!" Kaguya Shinomiya said decisively.

This was a conversation that she had discussed with Hayasaka early on.

For Kaguya Shinomiya, she certainly hoped that Kanade Natsukawa would continue to serve as the student council president, otherwise she would have no chance to be with Kanade Natsukawa at school, let alone any further alone time.

It was difficult to achieve such alone time like today!—Let Hayasaka make a plan, let Hayasaka teach her how to invite the president, let Hayasaka guard the door of the student council room to prevent other irrelevant people from coming in, let Hayasaka keep in touch with her at all times to support her…

Therefore, it's difficult to achieve such a solo opportunity!

"Being a good… student council president?" Kanade Natsukawa's expression was a little surprised.

Honestly, he really thought it was some ultimate problem at first, which would stump the geniuses of the student council, but that's it?

Just being a student council president, anyone can do it, right?

Not to mention, in the few days that he was absent, the student council didn't have any problems, which has already proved that his student council president is not that important. The work he can do, others can also do—such as Miyuki Shirogane.

What's more, Miyuki Shirogane was originally the male lead in the original work and the president of the student council.

It was he who shamelessly stole the seat that belonged to Miyuki Shirogane, and now he is just returning it to him after a "discovery of conscience."

"Isn't there still Shirogane? I think he can do it…"

"No!" Kaguya Shinomiya looked serious, "Shirogane may be very capable, but he can never be more suitable than the president!"

"The president is the president, there will never be a second one!"

Wuwuwu, so shameful to say such a thing… Does the president think I like him?! It's all Hayasaka's fault, that idiot!

Completely following Hayasaka's instructions, Kaguya Shinomiya read it down almost word for word.

But perhaps it was too in line with her mood, so the words she said were very emotional and enough to move people.

At least Kanade Natsukawa has been shaken.

"Thank you for your recognition…"

Nice! The president said thank you to me again! As expected of Little Ai, Little Ai is great!

Immersed in her own emotions, Kaguya Shinomiya didn't notice the complex emotion in Kanade Natsukawa besides being moved.

There will never be a second one? Is she recognizing his ability? Or is she affirming his uniqueness? So that's how Shinomiya sees him…

Kanade Natsukawa felt a warmth in his heart.

Regardless of whether Kaguya Shinomiya's words were sincere, they had undoubtedly moved Kanade Natsukawa.

This even made him suddenly remember a fact that had been ignored—he had not confessed to Kaguya Shinomiya.

Whether it was the angel who was very close to him at the beginning, or Yukino Yukinoshita, who always seemed to dislike him later, he had firmly confessed to them and expressed his feelings.

But he had never had it with Kaguya Shinomiya, just cautiously probing constantly.

Perhaps the experience of getting along with Yukino was too similar, he subconsciously thought that Kaguya also didn't like him, so he chose to give up on his own, but what if? What if Kaguya actually likes him…

"Shinomiya, I have something to say to you…"

"Hmm? What's wrong, President."

"Sorry, I think this might be a little sudden, but I still want to say it properly…" Kanade Natsukawa took a deep breath, his hands clenched tightly, his tall body trembling constantly because he was afraid of hearing that result.

"I…"

"Yahallo!"

The door of the student council room was suddenly pushed open, attracting the attention of the two.

A pink octopus head appeared at the door, with a silly smile on his face.

"So you guys are here? President, Kaguya-chan! Do you know what I just saw?! The piglets in the breeding garden were chased up the tree eh haha! And and, look what this is?"

Chika Fujiwara stretched out her hands from behind as if offering a treasure, her palms spread out, and a hamster gnawing on melon seeds was squatting on it.