Epilogue

Stepping out of the office building, Konohana Takuma slipped into the waiting car and loosened his tie.

The restructuring plan for the foreign company he’d been working on for years had finally gained traction. The meticulously crafted proposal had successfully secured the agreement of the major creditors.

“Phew.”

From here on, he could probably leave the rest to others. As he caught his breath with some free time, several new projects floated into his mind. …Work was piling up. No time to rest.

For now, results were what mattered most.

To wield undeniable power when the critical moment came—.

His smartphone buzzed in his pocket. Seeing the caller’s name on the screen, Takuma furrowed his brow but answered the call.

“I told you not to contact me.”

“Sorry. But I thought I’d at least declare war.”

Minato Maki spoke calmly.

“I’m going to stand against your disciple.”

At Kiou Academy, the election for the next student council officers was currently underway.

Minato Maki had just signalled her intent to interfere in it. For what purpose? Takuma considered it for a moment.

“Jealousy?”

“Hahaha… I’ve learned something new about you. You don’t even bother choosing your words for someone you’ve lost interest in, do you?”

Obviously, it’s a waste of time.

“You’re right. I just have to know why he was the one you chose. …Otherwise, I might lose my mind.”

“That’s quite the predicament. …Do as you please.”

“You’re okay with that?”

“Every time he overcomes a wall, he grows.”

At that, Minato Maki fell silent and abruptly ended the call.

Was she frustrated at being treated like a stepping stone? …Well, it didn’t matter.

“Izuki-kun… you’ve probably started to realize it, haven’t you? That your talent lies in that direction.”

Picturing his disciple’s honest, unpolished face, Takuma murmured.

“If possible, I’d like you to show your true potential in this election. …A coin with only one side is useless, after all.”