Amau Ako's Shock (2)
Senior Administrative Officer of the Prefect Team at Gehenna Academy, Amau Ako.
Ako can assert this with certainty.
The virtues of an efficient administrative officer lie in minimizing the workload of superiors.
'It's already enough that the busy Director has to worry until the end of the month. I can't make that happen.'
That's why Ako,
Keeps Makoto hidden from Hina.
Recently, Makoto's actions have not been reported to Hina in any way.
The decision was made on Ako's side. She deliberately omitted any mention of Makoto from the reports.
'Iori is the same, and Chinatsu too. They're too soft-hearted.'
Girls who sensed something suspicious from Makoto aren't the only ones.
The Prefect Team's executives, Iori and Chinatsu, also raised similar concerns. They said Hanuma Makoto seems off.
'......I don't know what happened to those two, but anyway, it probably isn't a big deal.'
But Ako dismissed the opinion. And she urged both to keep it a secret.
She didn't want this matter to be known to Hina.
'Even if it does, the other party is that Makoto chairman. There's no need to make a fuss.'
Makoto sometimes flashes with conspiracy. Ako also agrees with this point. Ako was shocked by the previous budget report too.
But fools eventually return to the average. It's the principle of average regression.
Recently, the high point happened to coincide by chance.
If you succeed two or three times by luck, there will come a time when you fail dozens of times. Makoto will naturally self-destruct.
'Do you think I'll waste the precious time of the Director on some fox-like creature! As long as I'm here, it's an unacceptable thing.'
Ako pledged to be a perfect administrative officer who fully supports Hina.
Today is the day Ako reports the weekly report to Hina.
Just before entering the Prefect Team Office, Ako finally checked the final report.
'Preparation is perfect.'
There is no content related to Makoto in the report.
The report principle is 'only important matters, simply and clearly'. Therefore, there is no room to devote to Makoto.
"Director, I would like to report on the weekly schedule and current situation. Is the time okay?"
Knock knock. After finishing the knock, Ako conveyed the business to beyond the door.
- It's okay to come in.
Then Ako entered the Prefect Team Office.
After lightly bowing, Ako handed the prepared report to Hina.
"Um......"
Hina shifted her gaze to the report indifferently.
Next to her, Ako admired Hina enchantingly.
'Wow...... The face of the Director, who is concentrating on work, is wonderful today too.'
Time to watch Hina from the special seat. For Ako, it's the best reward.
The Prefect Team Office is the space where Hina's density is the strongest. The air you inhale is even sweet.
'This is the happiness of life....... Slurp- slurp- slurp- slurp- slurp- slurp- slurp-'
Ako, who melted vaguely while supplementing Hina's components.
"By the way, Ako-"
Hina, who was looking at the documents, suddenly opened her mouth.
"How is the situation at the Pandemonium Society lately?"
"Pueh-!?"
Ako's heart dropped at that moment.
She didn't expect Makoto to be mentioned first from Hina.
"......Ako?"
"Y-yes, no special anomalies were confirmed, but...... why are you asking that?"
"A few days ago, I ran into that fox. In front of the Prefect Team building."
"You mean Chairman Makoto?"
Ako suppressed her fists trembling with anger.
Somehow, Makoto came up in Hina's mouth. She was furious and her teeth chattered.
"Yes, it was Hanuma Makoto."
"Could it be that that fox did something to the Director!? If it's something like that, I will formally protest at the Pandemonium Society! The Prefect Team will not overlook the ruthless acts of the Pandemonium Society!"
Hina shook her head at Ako's fiery reaction.
"It's not a displeasing kind of incident. If it were, I would have taken the initiative."
Hina continued with a thoughtful expression.
"Nothing happened. That's all."
"......Eh?"
Ako's face became puzzled.
"I didn't confront Makoto. Because of fatigue from late-night work, I ignored and passed by."
No other incidents occurred.
Hina passed Makoto, Makoto turned her back on Hina, and the situation ended.
"Looking back at the situation belatedly, I feel unsatisfied."
Ako, who heard the incident, also couldn't believe it.
Makoto, who usually growls at Hina, was gentle. It's a strange anomaly.
"Nothing happened. That's why it's more worrying. Ako, even if you think about it, it's a strange thing to say, right?"
Hina said while lost in worry.
Her expression as if she had forcibly taken on an unresolved mystery.
A perfect day for Hina that shouldn't waste even one minute became wasted on Makoto.
For Ako, it's an unforgivable insult to Hina.
"That's clearly Makoto's plan! It's definitely carrying out a disruption operation to interfere with the Director's work."
It's a vicious mental attack. Ako was angry at Makoto's ruthless actions.
"Is that so."
Hina fell into deep thought.
"Then I'll ask again, Ako."
Then she said to Ako.
"How is Hanuma Makoto's situation lately?"
It was a warning disguised as a question.
A warning to confess if there is anything to hide about Makoto now.
Ako's mind became complicated in a predicament.
'Ugh......'
Ako was in a difficult position. Should she speak? But she didn't want to burden Hina unnecessarily.
She didn't want to raise the issue to lighten Hina's workload.
"As I said, there are no special anomalies, but......"
She hesitated for a moment, but Ako maintained the previous stance.
"......Good. I'll believe Ako's judgment."
Hina respected Ako's argument. And she focused on the report again.
'Whew-'
The storm passed. Only then did Ako breathe a sigh of relief.
"Regarding the tactical training budget requested from the Pandemonium Society, was it handled well?"
The crisis was not over yet. Ako was surprised by Makoto's fault, and also surprised by the Pandemonium Society's fault.
"Yes, yes! As per the approved plan, the budget was finalized. Execution will proceed without any issues."
"Was there no problem with the budget cooperation? The other party was supposed to be Makoto."
Hina's tone as if mocking Ako.
"N-no, it was handled without any problems. ......Really."
Ako endured the urge to cry while hiding the situation from Hina.
Makoto's intention to inspect this training had not been reported to Hina yet.
If Makoto tries to force the inspection, Ako will use any means to stop the scheme.
"Right. So that's it."
But Hina moved on after understanding.
After that, Ako smoothly finished the report on the remaining matters.
"......That's all."
Ako today was unusually drained. The culprit of fatigue was clearly Makoto.
But at the end of hardship, there is always a reward.
"You worked hard, Ako. ......Um. How about taking a short break? Drink some coffee."
"Ah! If it's coffee, I'll make it! Please leave it to me."
Ako quickly retrieved Hina's mug.
The mug that Hina's lips touched is the best treasure to Ako. Ako wanted to sip it casually.
"Eh? This is the first time I've seen these beans."
"That's a gift I received recently. I was surprised that the sender was unexpected, but...... I don't have any bad feelings toward that person."
The sender being unexpected. Ako's curiosity was stirred for no reason.
"What kind of high-end product is this? Who gave you this gift?"
"Natsume Iroha."
Iroha is a senior of the Pandemonium Society. And a girl who sticks close to Makoto like a direct subordinate.
"Wait a minute, if it's Iroha, then...... is it Iroha from the Pandemonium Society?"
Ako's face showed disbelief as she was shocked.
"Yes. As a return gift for the gift, we agreed to treat tea soon. It's a tea party that will be held when you accept the invitation, after all."
Ako's complexion paled at the mysterious phenomenon.
Hina continued to talk.
"Meeting once wouldn't be bad. I have something I want to ask."
That's what Hina said.