# E8 - Student Congress
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***SIGN*** Sometimes
***SIGN*** in Russian
***SIGN*** Hides Her
***SIGN*** Feelings
***SIGN*** Alya Sometimes Hides
Her Feelings in Russian
***SIGN*** Episode 8
***SIGN*** Student Congress
**[01:33] Toya**
So, the topic for the student congress debate
**[01:35] Toya**
is "Introducing Teacher Screenings for Student Council Entry," huh?
**[01:39] Masachika**
Laser-targeted at me. I don't have
much of a rep among the teachers.
**[01:44] Toya**
Are you really going to do this?
I feel like there's nothing in it for you.
**[01:49] Alya**
There is something.
**[01:51] Alya**
If we can beat her,
our candidacy gains legitimacy.
**[01:55] Alya**
Also, she insulted Kuze-kun and myself.
**[01:59] Alya**
I need her to take back
what she said and apologize.
**[02:04] Toya**
Yeah?
**[02:05] Masachika**
Hey, it's not all bad.
**[02:08] Masachika**
It's a chance to introduce ourselves and
our candidacy ahead of the closing ceremony.
**[02:12] Toya**
If you say so.
**[02:15] Toya**
Very well. We'll announce it by end of day.
**[02:19] Yuki**
Allow me to draft
the announcement, President.
**[02:22] Toya**
Please do, Suou.
**[02:25] Yuki**
Good luck, Masachika-kun, Alya-san.
**[02:29] Alya**
Thank you.
**[02:30] Masachika**
Cheers.
**[02:35] Masachika**
Going off what I know about her,
Taniyama's likely to use this line of argument.
**[02:41] Alya**
I see.
**[02:43] Masachika**
How would you counter that?
**[02:49] Masachika**
Yeah, this is good.
**[02:51] Masachika**
It could stand to be a bit more concise, though.
**[02:55] Alya**
Say, Kuze-kun.
**[02:57] Alya**
Are you and Taniyama-san on bad terms?
**[03:02] Masachika**
Nah, I'd like to think not.
**[03:06] Masachika**
I feel like there was a mutual
respect when we worked together.
**[03:10] Alya**
Yeah? Then why did she do all that?
**[03:15] Masachika**
Who knows?
**[03:17] Masachika**
Maybe she thinks I'm entering
the election to make a mess of things for fun.
**[03:24] Alya**
What gave her such a negative
impression of you to begin with?
**[03:29] Masachika**
Well, I used to be Yuki's partner.
**[03:33] Masachika**
But I quit working with her,
the odds-on favorite,
**[03:37] Masachika**
to pair up with someone else.
**[03:40] Masachika**
I don't blame her for doubting my motives.
**[03:42] Alya**
But that's...
**[03:45] Alya**
*It's all because I teamed up with him.*
**[03:49] Alya**
*I brought this on.*
**[03:53] Alya**
I...
**[03:55] Masachika**
Alya? What's up?
**[03:59] Alya**
I'll make sure we win tomorrow.
**[04:03] Masachika**
Yeah, let's do that.
**[04:14] Nonoa**
Been a while, Kuzecchi.
**[04:16] Nonoa**
Let's have a good one.
**[04:19] Nonoa**
Wait, me saying that is a bit weird.
**[04:22] Masachika**
Do you think you're here
for a picnic or something?
**[04:25] Nonoa**
Well, I'll have nothing to do
during the actual debate.
**[04:30] Nonoa**
I'll basically just be chilling.
**[04:33] Nonoa**
Heya, I'm Miyamae Nonoa.
Sayacchi's running mate, for what it's worth.
**[04:40] Alya**
Hi, I'm Kujo Alisa. Let's have a good debate.
**[04:44] Nonoa**
Whoo, really got that game face going, huh?
**[04:46] Nonoa**
I think you and Sayacchi might just get along.
**[04:51] Alya**
That's Taniyama-san's partner?
**[04:53] Masachika**
Yeah, and childhood friend, apparently.
**[04:56] Masachika**
Polar opposites, but they're best friends.
**[04:59] Alya**
I see.
**[05:01] Masachika**
Miyamae's one of the most
popular people in school.
**[05:04] Masachika**
She's got connections
that rival the cream of the crop.
**[05:08] Alya**
That's a powerful asset in any election.
**[05:11] Masachika**
Not something you need to
worry about today, though.
**[05:14] Masachika**
Stay focused on Taniyama.
**[05:17] Alya**
You're right. Got it.
**[05:22] Girl A**
Thoughts on today's topic?
**[05:25] Girl B**
I could go either way.
**[05:26] Girl B**
Taniyama-san was our queen's election
opponent back in middle school, right?
**[05:31] Girl C**
She transferred in?
**[05:32] Girl D**
Yeah, all I know about her is
that her grades are good.
**[05:41] Alya**
*Can I really do this?*
**[05:44] Alya**
*Won't I get ignored like last time?*
**[05:49] Alya**
*No, I have to.*
**[05:51] Alya**
* This is also for Kuze-kun,*
* who agreed to be my running mate.*
**[05:57] Boy A**
Can she even manage a speech?
**[05:59] Boy B**
Taniyama-san's gonna run away with this.
**[06:05] Masachika**
...ya.
**[06:06] Masachika**
Alya.
**[06:08] Alya**
Kuze-kun?
**[06:10] Masachika**
Alya...
**[06:11] Masachika**
Is it true you're an E-cup?
**[06:13] Alya**
Mm?
**[06:15] Alya**
Wha?
**[06:17] Alya**
You perv! I-Is this really the time?!
**[06:21] Masachika**
No better time than now, actually.
You can't hit me right now, can you?
**[06:25] Alya**
Die.
**[06:27] Masachika**
Looking at me like I'm human garbage?
**[06:29] Masachika**
Does that help ease your nerves?
**[06:33] Masachika**
Alya, who are you going up against?
**[06:36] Alya**
Taniyama-san, right?
**[06:38] Masachika**
Wrong. Your opponent is the idealized,
perfect version of yourself.
**[06:43] Masachika**
You don't need to be perfect.
Just do whatever you think is cool.
**[06:49] Masachika**
Don't worry. I'll work things out
if it comes down to it.
**[06:56] Toya**
It's time.
**[06:58] Toya**
We will now commence the student congress.
**[07:04] Toya**
The proposers of the motion are
Taniyama Sayaka and Miyamae Nonoa.
**[07:08] Toya**
Kujo Alisa and Kuze Masachika
will be the opposition.
**[07:12] Toya**
The topic is, "Introducing Teacher
Screenings for Student Council Entry."
**[07:17] Toya**
Proposer, you may now state your case.
**[07:20] Sayaka**
Right.
**[07:27] Sayaka**
As things stand, student council officers are
chosen by the president and vice president.
**[07:34] Sayaka**
But the reality of it is,
they accept any and all entrants.
**[07:42] Sayaka**
A survey of former student council
members confirmed that
**[07:45] Girl 5**
So, it's who you know?
**[07:46] Sayaka**
this has indeed been the case
over the past three terms.
**[07:46] Girl 6**
I guess?
**[07:48] Masachika**
*Seriously? She even collected data for it?*
**[07:52] Masachika**
*Wait, no. This must've been Miyamae's doing.*
**[07:56] Sayaka**
I believe that our student council
must be comprised of a chosen few.
**[08:03] Sayaka**
And I'm sure you would all agree.
**[08:06] Sayaka**
The moment they become a student council
officer, even a low-performing student
**[08:11] Sayaka**
stands above you in
the school's societal hierarchy.
**[08:14] Sayaka**
Are you really okay with that?
**[08:17] Masachika**
*Damn, she's good.*
**[08:19] Masachika**
* Individual students don't care, but she made*
* them care by shifting things to their POV.*
**[08:24] Sayaka**
And so, I propose introducing
teacher approvals as a prerequisite.
**[08:28] Sayaka**
That will allow only those
recommended by teachers,
**[08:31] Sayaka**
the truly talented individuals,
to make up our student council.
**[08:36] Sayaka**
We need to bring about a more exclusive
student council, one we can all respect.
**[08:43] Sayaka**
So I ask for your support.
**[08:46] Sayaka**
Thank you for your time.
**[08:55] Toya**
Opposition, you may now make your case.
**[08:58] Alya**
Right.
**[09:01] Boy C**
How will she turn this around?
**[09:02] Boy D**
Not happening. Taniyama-san's already won.
**[09:05] Boy A**
Let's hear what our
ice queen has to say, at least.
**[09:14] Alya**
*"Do whatever I think is cool," huh?*
**[09:20] Alya**
*I think I'll do just that.*
**[09:24] Alya**
I'm Kujo, the student council treasurer.
**[09:27] Alya**
I will represent the student council
in presenting my opposition to this motion.
**[09:36] Alya**
Taniyama-san stated that
introducing teacher screenings
**[09:41] Alya**
would bring about a student
council that we can all respect.
**[09:44] Alya**
However, I believe it would do the opposite.
**[09:47] Alya**
It will only infringe on
the student council's authority.
**[09:50] Alya**
After all,
**[09:51] Alya**
this motion involves stripping
its president and vice president
**[09:55] Alya**
of their right to nominate their officers.
**[10:00] Alya**
Those two positions hold the highest authority
and respect within the student council,
**[10:06] Alya**
because the student body
chooses them by popular vote.
**[10:10] Alya**
And they, by virtue of winning
a highly competitive election,
**[10:15] Alya**
are granted several privileges by the academy.
**[10:19] Alya**
Chief among them, the right to
choose their own officers.
**[10:25] Alya**
It wouldn't be right to hand over even
a portion of that to the teaching staff.
**[10:31] Alya**
Wouldn't it be tantamount to saying
the student council, as it stands,
**[10:36] Alya**
can't function as it should
without the help of the teachers?
**[10:41] Alya**
This academy prides itself
on respecting the students' autonomy.
**[10:45] Alya**
That is exactly why a great amount
of power is vested in the student council.
**[10:50] Alya**
What do you think happens if all of its
officers have to be approved by the staff?
**[10:57] Alya**
The president and vice president
won't be able to recruit students they trust.
**[11:05] Alya**
They also won't be able to refuse
any recommendations by the teachers.
**[11:10] Masachika**
*Okay, she's staying composed up there. Perfect.*
**[11:11] Alya**
That means the teachers
will essentially hold all the power.
**[11:15] Masachika**
*Both Taniyama and Alya's arguments are valid.*
**[11:17] Alya**
But the student council exists to
represent the student body, does it not?
**[11:20] Masachika**
*I'd say the students are currently split.*
**[11:23] Masachika**
*I didn't put her up to this, Taniyama.*
**[11:26] Masachika**
*These are all Alya's words, not mine.*
**[11:30] Alya**
Thank you for your time.
**[11:34] Toya**
We will now commence the debate.
**[11:37] Sayaka**
Very well.
**[11:39] Toya**
Go ahead.
**[11:40] Sayaka**
As I mentioned earlier,
**[11:43] Sayaka**
the student council has accepted
every single volunteer recently.
**[11:48] Alya**
And that hasn't caused any issues,
so what problem do you have with it?
**[11:52] Sayaka**
I believe it's vital to introduce teacher
screenings to prevent downturn in performance.
**[11:58] Alya**
It should be up to the president
and vice president to make that call.
**[12:03] Alya**
They have the option to accept their
shortcomings and ask the teachers for help.
**[12:09] Alya**
It's not something
the rest of us get to decide.
**[12:14] Masachika**
*You mistook who you were up against.*
**[12:18] Masachika**
* Alya's been your opponent all along,*
* but you've only been focusing on me.*
**[12:23] Masachika**
*Now, what's your move?*
**[12:27] Sayaka**
Then what if the president and
vice president abuse their power?
**[12:32] Alya**
Well...
**[12:33] Plant1**
But Kujo-san's an outsider
at the end of the day.
**[12:37] Plant2**
What would a newcomer know about our academy?
**[12:40] Plant3**
Taniyama-san's got this in the bag.
**[12:43] Masachika**
*Tch, classy move right there.*
**[12:45] Masachika**
*Plants, huh?*
**[12:47] Alya**
Huh?
**[12:49] Sayaka**
Well?
**[12:52] Alya**
*Wait, what was I about to say?*
**[12:54] Alya**
*Oh no... I need to respond, and quick.*
**[12:57] Alya**
*But what do I say?*
**[13:09] Masachika**
Good job. Let me handle the rest.
**[13:17] Masachika**
Excuse me. I'll be taking over from here.
**[13:23] Masachika**
I guess her vocal cords
couldn't handle all that talking.
**[13:26] Masachika**
This is what you get
for never talking to people.
**[13:32] Masachika**
Well, I'd like to finish this off quick
so my partner can rest.
**[13:39] Masachika**
I ask you, do we even need to debate this?
**[13:42] Crowd**
Huh?
**[13:43] Crowd**
What is he saying?
**[13:45] Masachika**
I believe you already made up your mind
when you elected President Kenzaki over there.
**[13:52] Masachika**
You all know that he was a slacker
who barely made an impression in class.
**[13:58] Masachika**
Actually, let me cut to the chase:
**[14:00] Masachika**
He was the kind of dweeb who'd never get
the teachers' approval in this hypothetical.
**[14:06] Masachika**
But President Kenzaki put in the work.
**[14:10] Masachika**
He upped his grades, worked on himself,
**[14:12] Masachika**
and went from loser to
worthy presidential candidate.
**[14:17] Masachika**
And you all voted for him because
you wanted to cheer him on, right?
**[14:24] Masachika**
He was only able to become
student council president
**[14:26] Masachika**
because our system allows for anyone with
the drive to become a student council officer.
**[14:33] Masachika**
So I ask you again:
Do we even need to debate this?
**[14:42] Toya**
Uh, I'm still processing
the sudden bullying by my junior,
**[14:47] Toya**
but if there are no further questions,
we will move on to closing statements.
**[14:50] Toya**
Is that all right, proposer?
**[14:55] Toya**
Huh?
**[14:56] Nonoa**
Wait, Sayacchi?
**[14:59] Masachika**
Alya?!
**[15:06] Nonoa**
'Kay, we accept defeat!
**[15:09] Toya**
Huh? Uh...
**[15:11] Toya**
Can we take that to mean
you're withdrawing the motion?
**[15:15] Nonoa**
Yeah, that's fine.
**[15:17] Nonoa**
Sorry for this mess my Sayaka caused.
**[15:24] Toya**
The motion has been withdrawn.
**[15:26] Toya**
That concludes this student congress session.
**[15:33] (Flashback) Yuki**
Take it away, Masachika-kun.
**[15:36] (Flashback) Masachika**
You got it, Yuki.
**[15:40] Sayaka**
* When I saw those two together,*
* I thought I'd come upon the perfect duo.*
**[15:45] Sayaka**
* The two of them had each other's backs*
* and absolute trust in each other.*
**[15:50] Sayaka**
* I realized that they had*
* a bond stronger than any other,*
**[15:55] Sayaka**
* and that I never stood*
* any chance of beating them.*
**[15:58] Sayaka**
* It helped me accept my defeat,*
* though I was left feeling a tiny bit envious.*
**[16:04] Sayaka**
*And that's why...*
**[16:06] Sayaka**
*When I saw* those *two together,*
**[16:11] Sayaka**
*I felt betrayed.*
**[16:18] Alya**
Wait up!
**[16:26] Sayaka**
Why? Why did it have to be you?!
**[16:28] Sayaka**
Kuze-san and Suou-san were special!
**[16:32] Sayaka**
I made my peace losing to them!
**[16:35] Sayaka**
I gave up on my goals because it was them!
**[16:39] Sayaka**
So why you?
**[16:47] Alya**
If you have anything else
to say, let it all out.
**[16:53] Sayaka**
I have no right to say anything.
**[16:57] Sayaka**
I feel like such a fool.
**[17:00] Sayaka**
I put them on a pedestal
and put all my faith in them,
**[17:03] Sayaka**
and then felt betrayed and took it out on you.
**[17:08] Sayaka**
But I'd just made it all up in my head.
**[17:16] Nonoa**
Oh, there she is.
**[17:19] Nonoa**
Aw, look at you, crying up a storm.
**[17:23] Nonoa**
Sorry, Kujo-san.
**[17:25] Nonoa**
I'll take it from here.
**[17:28] Alya**
Uh...
**[17:29] Nonoa**
It's fine.
**[17:31] Nonoa**
Please, let me.
**[17:36] Alya**
Taniyama-san, even I don't know
why Kuze-kun chose me.
**[17:43] Alya**
But I want to ensure he made the right choice.
**[17:48] Alya**
So I'll give it my all...
**[17:50] Alya**
And maybe one day, you'll say
it was the right choice, too.
**[17:54] Alya**
That's all.
**[17:58] Nonoa**
Man, Kujo-san's such a good gal.
**[18:01] Sayaka**
I'm sure.
**[18:03] Sayaka**
After all, Kuze-san chose her.
**[18:06] Nonoa**
Better apologize to Kuzecchi and her
once you've calmed down, okay?
**[18:10] Nonoa**
I'll go with you.
**[18:17] Yuki**
My brother is such a softie.
**[18:20] Yuki**
He could've put an end to this farce
any time he wanted, but he didn't.
**[18:25] Yuki**
Whatever. They won't be much of
a challenge if that's all they've got.
**[18:30] Yuki**
Their lack of killer instinct
will prove to be their downfall.
**[18:35] Yuki**
Don't you agree?
**[18:36] Ayano**
Are you sure?
**[18:38] Ayano**
I thought Masachika-sama and
Kujo-sama put in a fine performance.
**[18:44] Yuki**
Ayano.
**[18:45] Ayano**
Yes?
**[18:46] Yuki**
You don't get it! Not one bit!
**[18:49] Yuki**
We gotta ooze confidence with, like,
shadows shrouding our eyes,
**[18:53] Yuki**
and condescendingly judge our opponents!
**[18:56] Yuki**
That is how you give off boss vibes!
**[19:01] Ayano**
I apologize for my lack of knowledge.
**[19:05] Yuki**
Yeesh, get your act together.
**[19:09] Yuki**
Why do you think I took on the sound and
lighting job when it gets so hot in here?
***SIGN*** Loyalty
**[19:17] Ayano**
If I may, can I ask you a question?
**[19:20] Yuki**
What is it?
**[19:21] Ayano**
Isn't giving off boss vibes a trait
of characters who ultimately lose?
**[19:30] Ayano**
Also, as I said before, food and drink
aren't allowed in this room.
**[19:37] Yuki**
Ayano, let's pack up.
**[19:40] Ayano**
Understood.
**[19:44] Alya**
Taniyama-san said...
**[19:47] Alya**
That you and Yuki-san were special,
and that she put you on a pedestal.
**[19:51] Alya**
And that's why she was able to give up.
**[19:54] Masachika**
Oh.
**[19:56] Alya**
I'll give it my all. You have my word.
**[19:59] Alya**
I'll prove that you made
the right choice to run with me.
**[20:04] Alya**
And I'll prove it to Taniyama-san, too.
**[20:08] Masachika**
Yeah, I better put in the work, too.
**[20:12] Alya**
Say, can I ask you something?
**[20:15] Alya**
Why did you choose to run
with me and not Yuki-san?
**[20:22] Masachika**
I ran with Yuki because I couldn't
bring myself to turn her down.
**[20:29] Masachika**
Of course, part of me wanted
to support her in her pursuits.
**[20:34] Masachika**
But my guilt was probably the biggest factor.
**[20:39] Alya**
Your guilt?
**[20:47] Masachika**
Maybe that's why I felt so trapped back then.
**[20:51] Masachika**
Compared to the people around me,
all working toward their hopes and dreams,
**[20:57] Masachika**
all I had driving me was guilt—
and it was pathetic.
**[21:01] Masachika**
I kept putting myself down, again and again.
**[21:04] Masachika**
They called me the VP
pulling the strings in the shadows,
**[21:08] Masachika**
but, the truth is,
I just didn't wanna be in the spotlight.
**[21:16] Masachika**
Things are different this time around, though.
**[21:19] Masachika**
I decided to run for vice president
because I wanted to.
**[21:23] Masachika**
Because I *wanted* to be your running mate.
**[21:30] Masachika**
So, yeah, it's not a question of
weighing Yuki and you.
**[21:34] Masachika**
It's, like...
**[21:36] Masachika**
Well, you get the point.
**[21:40] Alya**
You were supposed to put it in words there.
**[21:44] Masachika**
Shut it!
**[21:45] Masachika**
I see you smiling! You're not getting
another word outta me!
**[21:48] Masachika**
And heck, how about you?
**[21:50] Alya**
What about me?
**[21:51] Masachika**
Why are you running with me?
**[21:54] Alya**
Oh, that's obvious.
**[21:59] Alya**
Потому что это ты.
**[22:05] Masachika**
The heck does that mean?
**[22:13] Alya**
We should get going.
**[22:19] Masachika**
Yes, ma'am.
**[22:20] Alya**
By the way, Kuze-kun, what was that about?
**[22:24] Masachika**
What do you mean?
**[22:25] Alya**
That stuff about my chest size.
**[22:29] Masachika**
O-Oh, that? Uh...
**[22:32] Masachika**
A girl I know said something
to that effect once.
**[22:35] Masachika**
She claimed that you were
probably around an E-cup.
***SIGN*** Correct, just barely.
**[22:45] Masachika**
Huh? Barely?