An Incompetent Explorer Who Failed to Make His High School Debut but Mastered Being a Human Being

Episode 377: The beginning

 As various movements intensify, one of them will be settled today.

 That is the Student Council President election.

 Serious Glasses-senpai and Gyaru-senpai decided to go out with each other, after they declined the Student Council President election, Nishiwaki-senpai and Kanzaki-senpai had a fierce speech battle.

 One one hand, Kanzaki Anzu-senpai, a candidate for successor who was nominated by Hojou Tokine, the Student Council President. And on the other hand, the former Vice-President of the Student Council, Nishiwaki Suou-senpai who has been supporting the Student Council President and doing various practical work.

 Kanzaki-senpai's policy was to follow in the footsteps of Tokine-senpai, as she was the successor, and to change the parts that are not suitable for the present to match the times.

 On the other hand, Nishiwaki-senpai's policy is to improve efficiency as much as possible and focus on more important things, since there are many useless events and tasks that are still old-fashioned. Regarding the training of explorers, it takes time and effort to make it that everyone has the same curriculum, so they are exempting from practical training according to the rank of the explorer qualification.

 Personally, I'm forced to participate in practical training and exams by forming a party with Shia, so it's not like I don't like it, but I'd be happy if it went away, so I'm endorsing Nishiwaki-senpai.

"This might split the votes considerably."

 We are currently gathering in the auditorium to participate in the Student Council election. It seems that he eavesdropped on the whispers of the people around him and came back.

 Do you always collect information like this?

"Is that so?"

 Running the school in a tyrannical or overbearing manner, it doesn't feel like that will happen, so I thought it didn't matter which way it goes, I don't care about the students' evaluation or public opinion to that extent.

 However, when I hear about it from Aki, I become interested in the reasoning.

"Yeah. I've asked around to some extent, but it's really about the same percentage. It seems that Kanzaki-senpai's lack of self-confidence is holding her back. And the number of people who agree with Nishiwaki-senpai's policy is increasing. As a result, it feels like everything will go smoothly."

"It looks like it's going to be a hot battle."

 But, when it comes to close competition, both sides have to win everyone's hearts with their final speeches. It looks like it's going to be a heated student assembly this time.

"I don't know. I prefer a cute girl to be the Student Council President, so I'm going to go for Kanzaki-senpai."

"You really don't waver. Well, that's a good thing. I'm sorry, but Nishiwaki-senpai might be better. I don't mean to say one is better than the other, but the fact that the rules of the Dungeon Exploration Department will change is a big help."

 Aki and I have different opinions.

 However, Aki's reasoning is always the same, so I don't try to blame or persuade him. Rather, his opinions are consistent and I am impressed rather than being astonished.

"It's true that you're a newcomer, but you didn't enter as an explorer, you're just a regular scholarship student. Do you find it unpleasant being with Alexia-chan?"

"Unpleasant?"

"It's not unpleasant, but if it's gone, it's for the better."

 Aki asks me to follow along with what I was thinking earlier. At the same time, Shia asks the same question from the opposite direction, so I shrug my shoulders and answer.

"Kaah~!! It would be a reward to dive into a dungeon with a girl like Alexia-chan and receive training. Rather, I wouldn't want her to disappear!! You're seriously a luxurious person."

 Aki yells at me in disgust.

"Is there such a way of thinking. But in that case, it would be better not to be bound by school training."

 But, if we're going to dive together anyway, it's troublesome to have a supervisor and be evaluated. I want to take Luck out without hesitation and enjoy exploring.

"He~ he~, going on and on about your love affair. You have a private party with Alexia-chan. Even if you don't have practical training, you will still be together!! That's great!!"

 Aki's dissatisfaction explodes even more.

 It might be better to check with everyone next time and introduce them.

"Nn. Next time we'll level up together."

"That's not bad either."

 I've only been thinking about work lately, so I don't think it's a bad idea to level up and explore without thinking about anything.

"That's nice, desu."

 Noelle looks at us enviously with her fingers in her mouth.

"Not yet."

"I understand, desu. Waiting for Nanami-sama's forgiveness, desu."

 However, there seems to be some sort of arrangement, and it seems that she can't join the party yet.

 The fact that Nanami is involved in that decision is particularly worrisome, but there's no way Nanami would say something strange, so there must be some reason.

 I guess it's not the place for me to interfere.

"It looks like it's about to start."

 Aki lets us know.

 The noisy surroundings gradually become quieter. At the same time as everyone else, we straighten up and sit down on our chairs facing the front.

"Now, which one will become the Student Council President?"

"Nn."

 When I mutter to myself, Shia reacts to my mutter.

 Thus, the decisive battle begins.