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The Opposing Candidate - ‘The Fallen Angel’
Chapter Seven
written by Akira
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Himari: Haaahh… Haaahh…

I-I thought she was going to skin us alive... That’s my second time today fearing for my liiiiiifee!!!

Natsumi: I didn’t think she was going to do anything to us, but… are you all right, president?

Himari: H… Huh. Then… I guess I’ll get myself together.

Out of the five opposing candidates, the people we have left to meet…. Just one.

Natsumi: You say "meet", but it feels like we’re really just "looking" at them.

But.. there’s only one person left? I thought it was three?

Himari: Hmm… The remaining two are a little, um… there’s something about them… If we were to meet them, we’d— …Those people, if possible, I’d rather not meet.

Therefore, even if we keep looking around, there’s only one person we can — should meet.

Natsumi: Should look at, you mean.

Himari: If you wanna call it that, I don’t care! The student council president is very forgiviiiiiiing!!

Anyway — now we’re going to meet another of my ‘opponents’, the Fallen Angel, Kuromori Suzu.

She belongs to the Light Music Club. She’s a problem child; keeps breaking the rules over and over again.

Natsumi: Those opposing candidates won the popularity poll, correct? Are those people popular in the school?

Himari: Throughout the ages, people seem to prefer the outlaws — well, I don’t really know much about that kinda thing.

Previously, there was one time where they held just the popularity poll… Kuromori Suzu was more near the lower ranks during that time.

But this time, it seems like she’s getting an unusual amount of support. Do you think something’s going on behind the scenes, Minamin?

Natsumi: Speaking of which, what rank did you get in the popularity poll?

Himari: 6th place. It sucks. So, I’m referring to the top five above me as my ‘opposing candidates’.

Natsumi: (But the President has a higher ranking than I thought — even she has a lot of students that like her, huh…)

(Well, even if she’s weird, she doesn’t mean any harm. If she stays president, she’ll definitely give us a fun school life.)

Himari: Enough of that, let’s go meet Kuromori Suzu —

On my way, I tried to peek into the Light Music clubroom to look for her, but she wasn’t there… Wonder where she stumbled off to?

Natsumi: Oh, President — do you hear something?

Himari: Huh? No way — Ahh, look, Minamin! On the roof of the bicycle parking area!



Suzu: ♪ ♪ ♪ ! ♪ ♪ ♪ ♪ ♪ ! ♪ ♪ ♪ ♪ ♪ ♪ !!!!

Natsumi: Uwaah, what’s this weirdo doing in such a weird place singing such a weird song?!

The music’s so loud…?! This ridiculous singing voice and chaotic roaring noise…!

Himari: Hey, you!!!! Kuromori Suzu! I told you it’s a rule violation to perform outside the clubroom!

Natsumi: (Eh? That’s one of the ‘opposing candidates’ — the Fallen Angel, Kuromori Suzu-san?)

Suzu: …Look who’s here, one of those dogs who kiss up to authority. Quit your barking, you’re tainting my music.

And one more thing — I am not ‘Kuromori Suzu’. You can call me Clochette.

Himari: You! Don’t say things people can’t understand! And don’t climb onto roofs! It’s dangerous! You’ll get hurt!

Suzu: Yes, I’ve been banished from heaven — a broken-winged fallen angel (Lucifer)…

At least let my voice will ring in the corrupted heavens above! To the uncomprehending gods, I will blow the end of a trumpet into their ears!

Himari: C’mon, speak Japanese! Talking with you makes me irritateeeeeed!!!

Suzu: Humans really are pathetic. I wouldn’t expect you to understand. It appears I ended up screaming my soul’s wretchedness in a language not of a higher order.

Do not ask if I am a fool; these are the consequences of us lost lambs, driven from a heaven suffering from our original sins, so —

Himari: Enough already… I just have one thing to ask you, Kuromori Suzu!

Suzu: Clochette. Say it again.

Himari: Then… Clo…chette?

—Regarding the Student Council President Re-election, what are you thinkin’? You wanna kick me down and aim for the student council president’s seat?

Suzu: I have no interest in the power struggles of snobs.

That’s right — ordinary people crave the position of ‘student council president’ or, rather, to obtain authority. That kind of thing… I’ll cast it away immediately.

Being appointed and, at the same moment, resigning — such a thing may hold some kind of pleasure. All kinds of power hold no value…

I’ll demonstrate that to you in a tasteful performance.

Himari: Wh — that kinda thing would knock you down a peg! ...Hey, listen! Don’t resume playing!

Grrrrr… I convinced myself I wouldn’t lose to anyone, but I just don’t want to lose to heeeerrrr!!!!!

Natsumi: (…I understand what she’s feeling, but…)



(That ‘Kuromori Suzu’ person — somehow, I feel like she has an incredibly lonely look in her eyes…)

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