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This time, the leader bore the responsibility of strategizing and nominating,
as well as the privilege of avoiding expulsion.
They should assume that none of the 37 people present wished to be
expelled.
Then, it was possible that someone might show more capability than
Horikita and benefit from the privilege of not dropping out, enough to wield their
leadership effectively. But in most cases, this wouldn’t happen—it was an
idealistic scenario.
In the end, the reality was that only those who wanted to secure their safety
by becoming the leader would come forward. Even if someone volunteered for the
role of leader for self-preservation, it was natural that the class wouldn’t recognize
that individual.
After all, responsibility, preparedness, and the confidence to win the class
over were demanded of the leader.
“Is there anyone here who wants to be the leader? If so, please tell us.”
Horikita, who had moved to a position on the podium where she could see
the whole class, asked this question.
The classroom fell silent right after, and the students just looked at each
other as time passed.
After waiting for about 30 seconds for a nominee to appear, Yōsuke nodded.
“I guess that’s the correct answer. To be honest, I don’t think the leader’s
exemption from elimination or expulsion is a great benefit. If there’s no other
student who can take on such an important responsibility for the class, I would
really like to leave it to you, Horikita-san. What do you think?”
Since there were no other candidates for the leader’s position, Yōsuke was
trying to persuade Horikita to make a decision early on.
Although there was no rush, deciding the leader was an important matter.
A response was expected from Horikita, but her reaction was slightly
delayed as she had been looking at her phone screen.
It seemed like she was paying attention to the conversation, as she finally
responded after closing her screen.
“Yes, of course, I intend to. I showed a reserved attitude to hear other
people’s opinions, but I always intended to take on the role of the leader. If there
are no objections...”
“Hold on a second!”
It’s decided. The leader will be Horikita. Just as when such an atmosphere
was beginning to form, Maezono raised her hand despite hesitating.
“I think there may be a little room for discussion...”
Yōsuke momentarily stiffened, but he quickly regained his composure,
keeping a smile on his face.
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