Sakuramoria

Leila had underestimated Futaba – she spoke eloquently, clearly, and persuasively. A good contrast to Barbora, who seemed not to know exactly what she wanted, but participated simply because she felt it was necessary. Nevertheless, even the idea of optional duels seemed dubious to Leila. In this format, it could be implemented as a dueling club. Besides, even despite Leila's own love for such competitions, in real conditions, few opponents would honestly fight you one-on-one. Team training, in her opinion, made much more sense. And not in the form of competitions between classes, but with a random distribution of all students into teams – in combat conditions, you don't choose your allies, but work with those who are nearby. However, the idea of a disciplinary committee, in the form proposed by Futaba, sounded quite appealing. Such an organization would indeed have a certain meaning. Although, again, Gideon or Nirianna could have implemented it later. In fact, that option was even more desirable – then Futaba, who was free from obligations as president of the student council, could be made the head of this very committee. It was clear that the girl had ideas on this subject.

Futaba's speech ended with one of the students, Elliot, raising a clenched fist at the same time as the candidate, which caused some confusion among those present, some of whom reflexively followed his example. Only Vailis remained.

Leila was caught off guard by Elliot's strange, very atypical reaction to Futaba's speech. Where did this enthusiasm come from in someone who was not inclined to openly express his emotions? Unless... yes, everything fell into place. She and Futaba were both reserved, silent people. They had both suffered a lot from Carvia's actions a few months ago. They could open up to each other, as to someone who had experienced the same thing. They could become closer. And then, while no one was paying attention to them, such a friendship grew into a romantic relationship, as sometimes happens. It's funny that, of all the girls in the academy, the quiet and withdrawn Futaba turned out to be the most active in the field of love. Even if her taste in men left something to be desired.