Chapter 15 Dominating the heart of audience

"Horikita?"

Ayanokouji Kiyotaka noticed something unusual about Horikita Suzune and called out to her. However, she completely ignored him and instead focused on the direction of the stage, as if she had seen a ghost. Perhaps only someone like Fang Li could detect for the change in her behavior.

As Horikita Suzune stared at the stage, a complex mix of emotions played out across her face - joy, fear, pride, and inferiority all intermingled. To be precise, she was watching the glasses wearing Senpai, the only student on stage wearing the school uniform.

And so the information meeting began.

First, a Senpai from the Archery Club stepped forward and began recruiting new members. "While the impression of archery may not be strong, it was a worthwhile experience that they welcomed beginners to try....."

Following this introduction, representatives from different clubs took turns speaking in an attempt to attract the interest of new students. The lively atmosphere led to discussions among the first-year students, who enthusiastically discussed and considered various club options.

Once the representatives finished their presentations, they stepped down to where simple tables were placed. Anyone interested in a particular club could go there directly to consult or even apply for admission on the spot.

Overall, the information meeting provided a great opportunity for new students to explore various club activities, and Horikita Suzune's complex emotions added an intriguing layer to the scene.

Representatives of the Track and Field Club also took the stage.

"Excuse me, is the new student we invited here? If so, please raise your hand. We from the Track and Field Club sincerely invite you to join our extended family. We have invested a lot to advertise on the school broadcast to prove our sincerity. We promise that if you join our club, you will have the opportunity to compete in national races from the beginning, and even become a professional runner after graduation. Please don't hesitate to choose us!" The president of the Track and Field Club delivered this speech with enthusiasm, causing the students in the gym to look around to see if the rumored new student had arrived.

Fang Li, did not raise his hand and was not interested in the enthusiastic invitation of the Track and Field Club. Instead, he, too like Horikita Suzune fixed his gaze on the only Senpai wearing a student uniform on stage.

Gradually, representatives of all the clubs finished their speeches.

The only Senpai in a school uniform stood alone on stage, becoming the center of everyone's attention.

"Oh, who is that person?" the first grade freshmen giggled, wondering why the person on stage remained silent.

"Is he too nervous?" they joked, oblivious to the tension building around them.

But the seniors, second and third-grade senpais, tightened their faces, and the atmosphere grew heavy with a silence that dared not be broken.

The senpai on stage stood still, calmly observing the teasing freshmen.

As the voices in the gym slowly faded, a cold, heavy atmosphere took over, leaving the new students looking at each other in dismay.

Suddenly, the relaxed atmosphere changed into an unexpected direction, and tension and silence permeated the room.

Under the influence of this atmosphere, even the first grade freshmen began to notice something was wrong as they saw the senior senpais holding their breath.

Finally, after a while, he stepped forward and introduced himself as Horikita Manabu, the President of the Student Council.

He announced that the Student Council was recruiting new members and that anyone who had confidence in their abilities could apply. He warned, however, that if a person wanted to join the Student Council, they should not also join other clubs. His speech was delivered in a calm and collected manner, which made the atmosphere of the entire scene tense.

His tone was cold, and his words were firm, leaving no room for doubt in anyone's heart that he was someone who was in a position of authority.

Horikita Manabu's straightforward approach differed from his sister Horikita Suzune's abrasive manner. While Suzune often offended people, Manabu's approach didn't cause any unhappiness. Instead, people felt that it was only natural for him to speak in such a commanding tone, and he dominated the hearts of all people present.

Horikita Manabu emphasized that the Student Council was looking for people who understood the privilege and mission of the council, and not people who had a naive idea of running for election. He ended his speech by stating that only those who could understand and fulfill the responsibilities of being a member of the council were welcome to apply.

As Tachibana Akane, the Student Council Secretary, stepped up and said concluding remarks, she spoke quickly. "Everyone has worked hard, and the information meeting has come to an end. Now clubs will start accepting applications for admission, which will go all the way through the end of April. If you are interested in joining a Club, please bring the application form directly to the desired joining Club. Thank you."

After finishing her speech, Tachibana Akane, holding a booklet, followed Horikita Manabu and stepped down. The students watched this scene and unconsciously opened the way for Horikita Manabu and Tachibana Akane to pass by.

Ayanokouji Kiyotaka felt sentimental as he looked at this scene. "Is this the Student Council President of Advanced Nurturing High School?" he thought to himself, realizing that Horikita Manabu was not a simple character.

Kushida Kikyou made similar comments in surprise. Horikita Suzune looked at Horikita Manabu with a complex expression, tightly gripping her hand. Fang Li also stared at Horikita Manabu without saying a word. His gaze suddenly met Horikita Manabu's gaze, who turned his head.

"Oh?" Horikita Manabu suddenly stopped. His expressionless face finally began to show a slight change.