Class S: Last Elites Standing (COTE fancfic)

Chapter 60: Student Council/Valentines

Shirogane POV

I made my way to the student councils office to finally decide to join the student council. Although my only big hurdle as of now is Nagumo but I hope he can trust me enough so I can join. Kiyotaka-san and Kaguya are counting on me to give them the information I can provide on the student council.  

I took a few breathes before going into the room. I opened the door and I saw Nagumo currently doing some paperwork it seems. 

"Nagumo-senpai" 

"Ohh I wasn't expecting any visitors." He spoke 

"Who are you?" 

"Ohh right, I'm Shirogane Miyuki from Class 1-S. Nice to meet you" I bowed but at the same time I feel a bit nervous coming face to face with an enemy. 

"Class S?" he asked with intrigue as I raised my head.

"That's right" 

"I see now, I've heard of you Mr. Shirogane. I read your files; you were formerly a member of the student council in your previous school. To be more precise, its student council president, yes?" He asked 

"That's correct Mr. president" I said. I can hear Nagumo chuckling to himself 

"I have to admit, your work ethic is interesting I'll give you that and the fact that you had the luxury to be placed in a special class rather being in Class A and even surpassing them is quite impressive." Nagumo said 

"Well, thank you. It's all in the hard work they say" 

"Hard work, yes that's what everyone says. But tell me this, what is this school built upon?" he asked 

"What do you mean?" 

"Well, in a school as prestigious as ANHS, you can understand how things work here right?"  

"That's right." 

"Good, but in a school like this. Hard work isn't the only way to get by. You have to be recognized by your superior talents, prove that you are willing to do whatever it takes to stay on top" Nagumo explained 

"I can tell you have potential, Shirogane. In fact you can be the most successful student in this entire school if you have a ruthless mindset of course" 

"What are you trying to say?" I asked 

"Let me answer the question I just gave you. This school is built upon meritocracy. I'm sure you already know that right?" 

"I-I do" 

"And you have the talent to meet these high standards. I can tell, you're not just here to say hello. You're here to apply for the student council, correct?" 

"Yes, I do. I want to be part of it even if I'm not the president like in my previous school" I said as Nagumo suddenly smirked 

"Well then, since you are from Class S and given how you are in a very well performing class. I'll let you in." 

"Wait really?!" That was easy 

"Of course, under one condition." he said 

"What condition, are you planning to trick me?" I asked 

"No, no, there are no tricks. My hands are clean" 

"I know you're an honest man, but we already know what dirty trick you pulled back at the camping trip. So don't try anything to pull one on me" I said 

"hahahahah, you really think I'm playing dirty? All I did was follow the rules. Tachibana-senpai got into an unfortunate situation that's all. Although it does infuriate me that somehow, they still maintained private points and had their class points kept safe even when they saved Tachibana-senpai" crap does he know about what Sora-san and the rest did?