COTE : Backed By Black Technology System

After the room cooled down completely, Kanda Shuichi had almost rested enough.

The first thing to do was to throw the broken value bank and the remaining memory candies into the four-dimensional pocket.

These things should never be taken out of the pocket unless absolutely necessary.

Next, he took out the July item, the gourmet tablecloth.

However, this thing was also a defective product. To use it to make food directly, it had to first eat some kind of food, which was equivalent to recording it first and then copying it.

But even so, there were still limitations. The total amount per day had an upper limit, but it didn't specify how much.

When he was on the ship, Kanda Shuichi secretly tested it. Producing food for a few people every day was not a problem. Currently, it was known to produce food for ten people, but he hadn't had time to test the upper limit.

Moreover, the food made and the used bowls and chopsticks could be recycled by placing them back on the tablecloth, which was quite convenient.

However, under normal circumstances, Kanda Shuichi still preferred to buy ingredients and cook by himself.

Although he trusted the system quite a bit, and the gourmet tablecloth was indeed very convenient, was it really okay to eat food that appeared out of thin air?

But that being said, Kanda Shuichi actually didn't mind eating things produced by the system and hoped to use it in the future.

And although this thing was not very useful at the moment, Kanda Shuichi was still very satisfied with it. For example, if the apocalypse suddenly came one day, this thing could be a lifesaver.

Speaking of the system, Kanda Shuichi sighed a bit. It would be great if the system could produce things by choice. If he could choose, Kanda Shuichi would really want a value bank right now. That way, his assets could increase tenfold again, and then he would probably be the richest person in the entire school!

At that time, with a large number of points, he could do whatever he wanted!

After packing up his things, Kanda Shuichi changed his clothes, opened the balcony's floor-to-ceiling window, turned off the air conditioner, and headed to the library.

He wanted to return the books he borrowed when he left school before. During the few days on the ship, he relied on them to pass the time when he was bored.

For this reason, when he just went out, he specially wore the school uniform.

Although it was the thin summer version, the long coat still made him feel very hot, so he walked very slowly.

"What are you doing?"

When passing a multi-intersection, a voice came from behind Kanda Shuichi, and it was not unfamiliar.

Slowly turning his head, he found it was Horikita Manabu, a third-year student and the current student council president, and a girl with a bun standing next to him, who seemed to be called Tachibana Akane.

"Oh, it's President Horikita and Secretary-san. Long time no see."

"What Secretary? I have a name, Tachibana Akane, and you should call me Senpai! Tachibana-senpai!"

Horikita Manabu hadn't reacted yet, but Tachibana Akane immediately corrected Kanda Shuichi's wording, and for some reason, she seemed a bit unhappy.

And it seemed like it was the first time Kanda Shuichi saw this secretary girl say so much, so he was a bit stunned. Are you really this kind of person?

Although he had seen her a few times before, whether it was at the club recruitment meeting or the confrontation meeting between Mustu and Class C, she always seemed like a very quiet type.

Suddenly seeing her say so much at once, it was natural to be a bit stunned.

"Hey! Are you thinking something rude? Or are you just heat-stroked?"

Tachibana Akane waved her small hand in front of Kanda Shuichi's eyes.

"Hey~~~ Hello~~~"

"Ugh, stop waving. I can see you." Kanda Shuichi sighed, realizing it wasn't a dream.

It's a pity that Secretary, no, Tachibana Akane, is such a lively character instead of a quiet one.

"By the way, you two are wearing school uniforms on such a hot day. Are you going on a date at school?"

"Who would choose to go on a date at school? Is it you? Ah, the girl who likes you is so pitiful." Tachibana Akane held her forehead with her right hand, looking troubled.

...

For some reason, Kanda Shuichi found Tachibana Akane even more annoying than Horikita Suzune!

So Kanda Shuichi chose to ignore her and looked at Horikita Manabu.

In fact, he knew they couldn't be going on a date at school because not only Horikita Manabu, but even Tachibana Akane was holding something like a notebook.

It was just a small joke, but Tachibana Akane immediately shot back, leaving him speechless.

Out of respect for his senior, Kanda Shuichi let it go and looked at Horikita Manabu.

"It's because we are using the summer vacation to renovate the student council office." Tachibana Akane finally answered, "You don't seem like someone who earned a huge amount of points in the first semester."

"Sorry for not being smart, Tachibana-senpai, but I've already secured my qualification to graduate from Class A, something even Horikita Manabu can't do."

"Huh? The president is just considering us regular students. If..."

So similar!

This brainless defense of Horikita Manabu!

In this regard, Tachibana Akane-senpai, you are exactly like Horikita Suzune.

"Tachibana, he's saying it on purpose." Horikita Manabu interrupted Tachibana Akane and then looked at Kanda Shuichi, "Do you usually tease Suzune like this?"

"That's too much. I've helped her a lot." Kanda Shuichi spread his hands, shrugged, and put on an innocent look.

"Kanda, if you have no plans later, I hope you can accompany me."

"Pr-president?"

Secretary was very surprised that Horikita Manabu invited Kanda Shuichi, and Kanda Shuichi raised an eyebrow, deciding to listen to what he had to say.

"I need to return a book to the library, and then I'm free."

"Alright, then how about meeting in the classroom we met before? It's close to the library."

The classroom we met before, the one where we confronted Class C?

"Yes, the classroom where we confronted Class C?"

"That's right."

Although the answer was obvious, Kanda Shuichi asked again to avoid any misunderstanding.

"Got it. I'll go there after returning the book."

Although Kanda Shuichi didn't know why Horikita Manabu wanted to see him, he didn't mind chatting with him.

According to Chabashira-sensei, it was thanks to the student council president that his reckless actions on the deserted island were approved.

So, as a way of thanking him, he couldn't refuse his invitation, especially since he had nothing else to do.

The three of them met near the school gate, so they walked together to the gate. Then Kanda Shuichi parted ways with the other two and headed to the library, while they went to the third-year teaching building.

The library was quite empty during the holidays, and even the NPC who was always in the same spot wasn't there today.

After handing the book to the librarian and clearing the borrowing record, Kanda Shuichi headed to the office building he had been to before.

As Horikita Manabu had said, it wasn't far from the library, so it only took a few minutes for Kanda Shuichi to reach the door.

The door was ajar, and after Kanda Shuichi knocked, Horikita Manabu's voice came from inside.

"President Horikita, you're really fast. You were just at the teaching building, and now you're already here."

When he entered, only Horikita Manabu and Tachibana Akane were inside, and it seemed to be a temporary office.

Horikita Manabu didn't know how to respond to Kanda Shuichi's comment because he had just done things at a normal speed and then came over at a normal speed.

"Come in and sit down."

Horikita Manabu pointed to the nearest seat and invited Kanda Shuichi to sit.

Kanda Shuichi didn't hesitate and sat diagonally across from Horikita Manabu, thanking him for the deserted island incident.

If Horikita Manabu hadn't been biased, the decision to have multiple leaders probably wouldn't have passed. It was thanks to this sister-complex guy that he had so much fun.

That's right, he didn't think Horikita Manabu voted for him because of him, but because Horikita Suzune was also in Class D, so he was a bit biased.

"Thank you for your help during the deserted island exam."

"I just made the choice I thought was right. You don't need to thank me." Horikita Manabu didn't admit his role in it.

Seeing this, Kanda Shuichi didn't bring it up again. They were both smart, so there was no need to spell it out.

"The student council has received the results of the last two exams."

Horikita Manabu's words surprised Kanda Shuichi.

"Huh? The special exam just ended last night, and the student council already has the results today? That's impressive."

"Although we know the results, the school doesn't tell us all the details, like individual performance."

Kanda Shuichi was speechless. That was a strange thing to say. The secretary just said he didn't seem like a first-year student who got a lot of points, but now you're saying you don't know the details?

Horikita Manabu understood what Kanda Shuichi meant and continued to explain.

"A first-year student named Ichinose joined the student council."

"Oh, I see," Kanda Shuichi nodded. "So, this year, only Ichinose from the first year joined the student council."

But Ichinose isn't the type to go around blabbing, so is this also the student council president's privilege? Impressive.

"Are you familiar with Ichinose?"

Horikita Manabu's question made Kanda Shuichi pause for a moment. Why bring up Ichinose? But he still nodded.

"Sort of. I don't have many acquaintances in the first year, but Ichinose is one of them. Why?"

Since the other party mentioned Ichinose, they probably wanted to use Ichinose to start a conversation. Instead of being uncooperative, it's better to go along with it.

This is also a charm of language.

"If you two are close, I hope you can warn her to stay away from Nagumo. It's dangerous."

"Nagumo, the guy who rules the second year with fear?" Kanda Shuichi laughed, his face showing mockery. "That guy really knows how to entertain himself."

At this point, Kanda Shuichi understood that Horikita Manabu probably wanted him to look after his sister, Horikita Suzune.

And to make sure Horikita Suzune doesn't get too close to Nagumo.

Bringing up Ichinose on purpose, President Horikita, don't you think you're being too awkward? This is just like Horikita Suzune.

Kanda Shuichi didn't know much about Nagumo, only hearing some stories from some seniors.

Like how second-year students had to hand over 75% of their points to him when they were distributed, or how he wrote scripts for each exam and had the classes follow them.

To this, Kanda Shuichi could only say, this year's second-year students are really trash.

"Don't underestimate him. If nothing goes wrong, after I leave the student council, the next president will be him."

Kanda Shuichi felt there was no way to explain this, so he shrugged and said nothing.

Seeing Kanda Shuichi's indifferent attitude, Horikita Manabu sighed inwardly but still planned to offer some help.

"Although I've asked before, do you want to join the student council?"

Horikita Manabu's words made the secretary's eyes widen, her face showing great surprise. It seemed Horikita Manabu had said something incredible again.

"It's already been a semester, and the student council still hasn't filled the vacant positions?"

Kanda Shuichi was speechless. I know you're trying to give me more power, but I really think it's unnecessary.

"President? Didn't the student council just recruit a first-year girl? Isn't that enough? We also recruited second-year students, and all positions are filled!"

"There should still be a vacancy."

"Another one? President, you don't mean..."

"Kanda, if you want, I can use my authority to make you the vice president."

"President, are you serious? Making this guy the vice president?"

The secretary, who had been standing behind Horikita Manabu, was so shocked that she took a step back and looked at Kanda Shuichi with a strange expression.

"This is unheard of! A first-year... and from Class D... suddenly becoming the vice president!"

Hey, hey, hey, you're overreacting, secretary!

I still prefer your quiet and reserved self, hope you can go back to that!

"I'm not really fond of jobs that sound like they involve a lot of work," Kanda Shuichi said with a helpless expression. "And is Nagumo really that hard to deal with?"

"Although I hate to admit it, once he becomes the student council president, this school will change a lot, and not in a way I want.

To deal with that bad situation, I need to create a force that can counter him. It might be a bit late, but it's better than doing nothing."

Horikita Manabu's words were full of caution towards Nagumo.

Although their ideas are different, he still acknowledges Nagumo's ability? Kanda Shuichi thought he understood Horikita Manabu's point.

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