At this point, I had no choice to agree.

The consequences of not doing so were too great.

The moment I accepted, Minami looked at me like I was crazy and stormed out in a dignified, ladylike fashion.

Got to admire that.

‘I’m happy that you’ve accepted, Akira!’ the principal replied, his smile returning. I was starting to hate this guy.

‘I don’t think that president is a good idea, though,’ I said. Time for negotiations.

‘Don’t worry; Minami will handle all the difficult work until you’re ready. She’ll be under you as vice-president.’ I looked at him blankly for a second; then realized that I’d just stolen her job. Great, another reason for her to hate me.

I sighed.

‘Fine, but no matter what you say I can’t–’

‘Do Mondays and Wednesdays, right?’ he finished off for me. Just how much has he researched? ‘No problem.’ The lunch bell rang, marking the end of the break. Usually, I hated that sound.

Today, it was like heaven to my ears. Getting up, I began to enthusiastically show myself out.

‘You start tomorrow!’ he called as I closed the door.

I wish tomorrow never came.