I Choose Your Adventure chapter 3

Here's your weekly dose of I choose your adventure! This week was a little shorter though. Hopefully it will be longer next week.


Ryuuto chooses to:

1. Ask about why her family moved away.
2. Ask about her current situation involving as to why they need to take a moped to school.
3. Ask about her life up until now(in general).
4. Ask her why she joined the student council(The Nagi-chan he knew liked breaking the rules)


----- Ryuuto decides that it was not time to be intending to catch up with Nagisa right now was a good idea. Nor questioning why she's even in the student council now; it's clearly to help cover the moped situation into being just baseless rumors, but now it seems to have finally backfired. So Ryuuto decides to ask the important question, "So Itou," Nagisa clearly twitched her eyebrows at how Ryuuto called her name, "Why are you taking the moped to school? I need a clear answer."

----- "... Nagi-chan."
----- "Huh?"
----- "Start calling me Nagi-chan again now that you've remembered me." Nagisa said in a stern voice.
----- "There's no way I can call you Nagi-chan now."
----- "Then I'll compromise with just Nagisa."
----- "... Fine," Ryuuto sighs, "But quit changing the subject now. The moped explanation, if you would please."

----- Nagisa slowly turns her head off into the horizon, clearly visible from the rooftop. A simple breeze passes by from where she gazes, making her hair flutter in the soft wind. "It'll take a while to explain the whole situation, but I suppose I should start from the top from when I had to move. Is that fine?"


Ryuuto chooses to:
1) Deny the entire explanation, and coerce for the moped answer.
2) Agree to listen to the entire story. 
3) Agree to listen to the entire story (but lose focus halfway through and miss some information).
4) Agree to listen to the entire story, to only get interrupted by a third party.

"Yeah, that's fine. Go ahead." Nagisa took a deep breath before she began to tell her story. "I'm sorry Ryuu-chan that I wasn't able explain this to you that day we moved away. You see, my father had to move because of work. It just so happens that he works for the government. Because of the disastrous event at that time, we weren't allowed to tell people we were moving for safety reasons, as people from the government and their families were being targeted. We moved practically to the other side of the country, so there was no way for me to contact you. When we were able to move back, it seems like you had already forgotten about me. The moped is something my father decided out of careful consideration. While they can be dangerous to drive, it was decided as the most cost efficient. You see, even though that event has long since passed, my father felt that having a moped with his driving skills ingrained in my brother would provide a means to escape should anything happen.

As Nagisa said this, he thought back to the disastrous event that happened at the beginning of his middle school first year. A group of terrorists, known as Red Ashes, infiltrated the government and was able to kill several well known government officials and politicians. The country was in uproar and the government took several measures to protect its officials and families of officials. It was to be expected that one of those measures was to relocate their families to a more secure location.

"But, since my father's decision was in conflict with the school's policy, we were at a loss as to what to do about it. Of course, my father tried already to contact the board of education to make an exception, but because he was not allowed to reveal that he worked for the government, the board of education was not satisfied with my father's reasons. I told my father I would take care of it, since the student council can change school policy as well. So, this is where you come in Ryuu-chan. I need to become the student council president in order to make this change. Will you, or will you not help me become the student council president?" Nagisa stood there in anticipation of Ryuuto's answer.

"I..."

Ryuuto chooses to:

1. Help Nagisa in her cause
2. Reject Nagisa in her cause and try to find an alternative to using a moped.
3. Become president instead asking for Nagisa's support
4. Hug Nagisa.

----- "I..." Ryuuto pauses briefly, contemplating a certain aspect. "I don't think you should become president, Nagisa."
----- "What--"
----- "Let me finish," Ryuuto raises his hand towards Nagisa. "I'll take your place and become president." Nagisa stares dumbfounded towards Ryuuto even as he continues talking. "Since the voluntary applications are valid, and both the SC officers publicly denied the ascension to President, they both can't vie for the seat; if they did, there'd just be problems for both of you no matter what. As a third party applicant I'd be free from the politics regarding the SC, and since there isn't any solid evidence between you and I being associated with each other for the past few years, it'll be that much easier to take any opposition head-on. And the biggest reason isn't the process of becoming president for you, it's the simple act of you becoming president that would be most dangerous for me to leave you in."
----- "Eh?"
----- "If you were to become a figurehead of a school's student council, you won't be able to stay in hiding any longer against any dark forces. Not to mention, if you do manage to change the school rules about the moped, it'd just look unfavorable for your image if you start showing up via moped from then on; as if you became president just to change that."
----- "But wouldn't you be doing the same thing?" Nagisa asked.
----- "Essentially, I would be; but I plan on using a bicycle to commute to this school until I graduate. So tweaking the rules a bit will just make me look like a benevolent president who wanted to help make the school better."
----- "But, are you sure you'll become the president?"

Ryuuto chooses to say:
1) "Of course. Do you not trust my ability?"
2) "Yeah, sure; it sounds exciting."
3) "On second thought, maybe I won't become president."

Nagisa stands there dumbfounded for a moment, but then quickly recovers and an indescribable expression surfaces on her face. "You really have changed, Ryuu-chan. The you back then would just pass something like this off as bothersome and leave the consequences to others." "Only if it didn't concern us," Ryuuto interjected. Sensing an approaching presence from behind the rooftop door, Nagisa leans in closer and whispers in his ear, "I'll be counting on Ryuu-chan from now on." Immediately after she says this, she dashes towards the door. Opening it, she bumps into Kyousuke. After apologizing quickly, she dashes down the stairs, leaving Kyousuke stunned for a moment. As the door closes, Nagisa is already down the flight of stairs, leaving Ryuuto feeling like he forgot something, when she almost bumps into Yuna. "Where are you going in such a hurry?" asks Yuna with a not-all-too curious look on her face. Nagisa manages to utter an apology, then attempts to walk past Yuna, but is blocked by her. "Move aside, please," Nagisa says in a hurried manner. "Not until you answer a few questions," Yuna responds with an arrogant smile.

Realizing it was futile to try and force her way past someone that was physically stronger than her, Nagisa reluctantly says, "Okay, what do you want to know?" Seeing her obedient reaction, Yuna was tempted to force her against the wall, but decided against it. "The first thing I want to know is, what is your relationship with Takahashi Ryuuto?" Hearing this unsurprising question, Nagisa looks up at Yuna and replies, "Ryuuto is someone very important to me. You will know how close, soon enough." Somewhat satisfied with her answer, Yuna responds, "Second question: What are you really planning? I find it hard to believe with what is at stake you would really let Takezawa win like this. Even if you get Ryuuto's help, its doubtful he will even accomplish anything, let alone overcome Takezawa's trap." A look of determination floats on Nagisa's face as she shouts at Yuna, "You don't even know what Ryuuto is really capable of, or that he can become pr-" Nagisa hurriedly stops herself from saying that last word. "Oh, what were you about to say? I believe I just got all the answers that I needed." With a laugh, Yuna turns around to leave.

Nagisa chooses to:

1. Leave school having completed her student council work, and act like nothing happened.
2. Run back to Ryuuto for help.
3. Follow Yuna secretly in an attempt to discover her aim.
4. Continue to investigate the "trap" that Yuna mentioned.

I Choose Your Adventure! Chapter 2

This is the continuation of the story! I will continue to post weekly updates to this game. I hope you all enjoy!

Ryuuto chooses to:
1. Meet Itou Nagisa on the roof by himself after school.
2. Bring Kyousuke and meet Itou Nagisa on the roof after school.
3. Tease Yuna about meeting Nagisa after school into getting her to come along.
4. Forget Nagisa and ask to meet Yuna at the school gate after school.

The invitation was directed at him for some reason, but Ryuuto had nothing to answer with. Kyousuke, however, had a smile plastered across his face as if he was enjoying every minute of life. "Of course you're going, right Ryuuto?" Kyousuke asks in his usual flippant voice.
"I don't exactly have a reason to go, do I?"
"But you also don't have a reason to not go, do you?"
"Hey wait, if you're going, then I'm go--" Yuna tried to say, but
"No, I don't think you should this time, Nakajou-chan." Kyousuke cut her off with that line in almost a serious tone of voice. Before the silence of the conversation could permeate any further, Kyousuke made his next move. "Well, I'll excuse myself here, then. See you tomorrow, Ryuu-kyun."
In his usual fashion of irritating Ryuuto, he took his leave there along with his tray.
"... So? What do you plan on doing to Itou-san while on the roof?" Yuna asks with an intimidating aura.

Ryuuto chooses to:
1) Escape quickly without answering Yuna.
2) Answer Yuna in a vague manner.
3) Answer Yuna in a direct manner.
4) Answer Yuna without knowing of Nagisa's goal.


"I'm not going to do anything to Itou but hear her out. And, even if both Kyousuke and I tell you not to come, you're still going to come anyway, right?" Ryuuto responses inquisitively. "ehe, you figured me out." Yuna said reluctantly. Ryuuto sighs at her remark, then reluctantly stands up, taking his tray with him, as lunch time was nearly over. "I guess I'll see you at the rooftop after school?" Yuna says as Ryuuto was leaving with a smirk. "Yeah." Ryuuto reluctantly said. After school ends, Ryuuto made his way to the rooftop with Yuna following behind Ryuuto as he opens the door to the rooftop. Kyousuke was already there waiting. He looks up at Ryuuto as he enters and with an indifferent smile when he sees Yuna following him out. Before Ryuuto had the chance to say anything, the door behind him opened, revealing Nagisa with a troubled face. Sensing the atmosphere, Kyousuke took action and dragged Yuna back inside while she was complaining. After their presence left the rooftop, Ryuuto spoke. "Well, before you say anything, what did I do to deserve your complete and undivided attention?" Ryuuto's concern was expected, as Nagisa was considered one of the top beauties in the school and this could bring out unwanted attention and rumors spreading.

"Takahashi Ryuuto-kun, I chose you because I felt you were someone I could trust. Saotome-kun was out because of what he does on the side, and you know that better than anyone." Saotome Kyousuke was an information dealer. If he got direct information from her, it might be easily bought from those she did not want to know about it. "Why not ask Nakajou-san or one of your friends?" Ryuuto asked. "This is something that I can only ask you," she said with resignation. Not trusting Yuna-chan makes sense, although she can keep secrets, she's not the type to actually take action unless it suits her. A touch of concern drifted on Ryuuto's face as he pondered this.

"Go on.." Nagisa exhaled once then began, "What Saotome-kun said at lunch was only part of the reason I can't accept the presidency. Akagami Ringo will definitely say something if I try to accept the presidency, and my brother will be suspended or expelled. For certain reasons, we have to take a moped to school and it's not just out of convenience. The reason I called you out here is to tell you something that must stay between us." Nagisa says sternly. Ryuuto nods and she continues, "What I said earlier about the student council falling apart is not the entire truth. While I may be the secretary, I know that Takezawa Kouhei, the head of general affairs is secretly building up power to take the presidency. Although he initially refused the president's call for succession, I still have reasons to believe that he won't give up that easily. I also hold some cards that will undermine his presidency. Because I have only avoided responding to the president's call for succession, I believe he will try to prevent me from accepting the presidency. Before I tell you any more, I need to know if you are willing to help me defeat Takezawa or not."

Ryuuto chooses to:

1. Accept Nagisa's proposal.
2. Accept Nagisa's proposal but maintain a certain distance.
3. Ask Nagisa "What's in it for him?"
4. Accept Nagisa's proposal and ask Kyousuke for help.
5. Think deeply about the information presented.


Being told key pieces of information one after the other, Ryuuto needed a moment to chew on the pieces themselves. In an unexaggerated movement, he brought his right arm up and rested his hand on his forehead as he looked towards the sky. The sun was still at an odd angle, and the shadows started to stretch ever onwards.

"Bring down Takezawa, huh..." Ryuuto muttered in an exasperated tone. First of all, there's the whole internal power struggle between the two parties of Nagisa and Takezawa. Between the two, they each have dirt they can smear on the other to prevent them from succeeding in becoming a full-fledged presidential candidate. The current president is retiring, along with the other two senpai members, and they at least must be somewhat aware of what's going on; which would explain why they'd advertise for election candidates to step forth. But that has also added a fuel to Takezawa's ambition of gaining as much firepower as possible to believe he can aim for presidency without error. Then the more docile option of Nagisa as president has an undisclosed secret to which they intentionally break a school regulation, while trying their utmost to keep it a secret.

With a voice loaded with expectations, Nagisa soon asks,
"Well?"


Ryuuto chooses to:
1) Join Nagisa in her cause to overturn Takezawa, with hopes of Nagisa gaining presidency.
2) Join Nagisa in her cause to overturn Takezawa, with the plan of having a third party student gain presidency.
3) Refuse to help Nagisa outright.

4) Refuse to offer assistance, until you've heard more.

After pondering a bit more, Ryuuto decides that there has to me more to this than Nagisa is telling him, not referring to the dirt that she holds on Takezawa. "Before I can accept your proposal, I have a few questions of my own." A noticeable frown showed on Nagisa's face as he said this. "First is that I think there's more to it that you're not telling me as to why it has to be me. I mean, I haven't known you long enough to say that we are close friends to give you an impression as to why I can be trusted. Who is to say that after this, I could go to Kyousuke and tell me everything you told me! Please tell me the real reason it has to be me." Sighing at this, Nagisa folded her arms, shifting her weight slightly to her left, shaking her head and confessed, "As expected of Ryuu-chan." Suddenly, like a lightning bolt hit him, memories of his childhood flooded his brain as he stood there frozen with a stupefied look on his face. "Na-Nagi-chan?!" This so called "Nagi-chan" was his next door neighbor and childhood friend who moved away suddenly in the middle of first year in his middle school days. Up until now, he hadn't gotten a real explanation as to why they moved away. "Do you remember now?" Nagisa asked while smiling calmly, revealing no trace of the earlier awkwardness she had exhibited. "Yeah. Now I have even more questions!" Ryuuto said excitedly.

Ryuuto chooses to:

1. Ask about why her family moved away.
2. Ask about her current situation involving as to why they need to take a moped to school.
3. Ask about her life up until now(in general).
4. Ask her why she joined the student council(The Nagi-chan he knew liked breaking the rules)

I Choose Your Adventure!

So, I'm playing this forum game that's a spin-off of the "Choose your own adventure" novels where each poster makes a choice left by the previous poster, describes what happens based on the choice made, then makes his/her own contribution to the story and then provides a list of choices for the next poster to make.  It started off quite simple and has become something quite interesting to read. 


I will be updating the story here as the game progresses. Hopefully it won't spiral out of control too much.

Story:

In a land far, far away...or actually quite close, was the city of Red Hawk. There was a teenage boy of 17 by the name of Takahashi Ryuuto who was on his way to school. He decided to go by bike today, as the summer air had not set in yet, so it was quite comfortable. As he got closer to school, he could see the uniforms of his high school, with girls clad in their summer uniforms. As he got to the school gate, he noticed a girl that was drawing quite amount of attention. She was not only very cute, but she also appeared to be handing out some kind of flyer.

Ryuuto chooses to:

1. Take a flyer, smile, say "thank you", and head inside.

2. Take a flyer, and try to make conversation.

3. Ignore her and head inside.

4. Cause a disturbance by taking all of her flyers. 

Upon getting closer to the flyer girl, their eyes meet and she offers him a flyer. He takes it without hesitation and says, "Thanks" with a small smile before continuing onwards. After walking on a bit, he takes a good long look at the flyer.

It reads:

Volunteers wanted!

Student Council elections beginning!

For those that want to help this year 

become more than just a memory,

please send in an application!

Ryuuto chooses to:

1) Ignore the flyer's information and continue walking.

2) Stop walking, glance back at the girl, and ask where/how to apply.

3) Hesitate in figuring out what to do. 

After reading it's contents, Ryuuto says, almost inaudible,

"...Student Council, huh?"

And then continues his way to the bicycle parking, stuffing the flyer in his pocket like it was never read. He thought about throwing it away, but them he looked again to the girl, now at a bigger distance, and gave up the idea. Maybe it was because he didn't want the girl seeing him doing that, because the girl was doing her best... or just because she reminded him of his past.

On his way to his classroom, after entering the school building, Ryuuto started feeling a bit restless. It was not like there was something unusual happening, but... he just felt that there was something about the students behavior, mainly on the upperclassmen, that was a little off. And then, as he was trying to wash that feeling away...

"Ryuuuuu-kyun~!"

...a bother appeared.

"...Kyousuke, didn't I already say to not call me that? It's disgusting."

"Don't say it~! I know that you always feel your heart beating fast when called that way~!"

Kyousuke Saotome, a blond-haired delinquent with "different tastes" that has being by Ryuuto's side since their elementary school days. Ryuuto would call their relationship an "unremovable curse."

However, at least this time, him popping up without being invited might actually be useful.

Since "his curse" has contacts within many "gangs" inside (and outside) the school, he could gather a lot of information, what made him a famous informant that sells almost all types of information - at big prices.

So, of course, if there was anything strange happening on the school grounds, he would certainly know, but... "What would he ask me in return for the information?" was a question that Ryuuto would really want not to be answered. Hence, between that mortifying mood and the unknown "payment",

Ryuuto chooses to:

1. Ask Kyousuke if he knows about it.

2. Leave Kyousuke behind and go to class.

3. Try to get it out of Kyousuke "from his own will".

4. Stay still, without moving, so that he might go away after some time. 

Although Ryuuto was curious about the strange atmosphere, he knew better than to directly ask about it here. Akagami Ringo, a part of the Disciplinary committee, was well known for her strict interpretation of school rules. Dragging Kyousuke into the classroom, He indirectly asked about it by bringing up the girl who was at the school gate handing out flyers. "The girl at the gate?" Kyousuke asks. "She's Itou Nagisa, one of the most beautiful girls in our grade, possibly the whole school. She's also on the student council, which would explain why she was handing out flyers this morning. Why do you ask?" Kyousuke asks giving a mischeivious look at Ryuuto. "She may be one of the prettiest girls in school, but there was a strange atmosphere surrounding her, and I don't mean the gawking idiots who only think with their dicks." Ryuuto said dejectedly. "Hmm, there are some interesting rumors floating around, would you like to hear them?" Kyousuke asks with a wry smile.

Ryuuto ponders a bit, and instead of pulling out his PSP to play, he looks directly in Kyousuke's eyes with a serious look on his eyes. "Let's hear it." Surprisingly, this response did not come from Ryuuto's mouth, but the girl next to his seat, named Nakajou Yuna. Both boys turned to look at her and and the air becomes awkward as the girl has just suddenly jumped in their conversation. Kyousuke responds by telling her, "I have information to draw possible reasons why people were reacting the way they did at the school gate earlier, but I don't give it out so easily. Ryuuto and I have a 'special' relationship so if you want in, you gotta pay up." Yuna stares at Kyousuke for a split second before her face became a disgruntled one with the response of, "Stingy." Kyousuke shrugs his shoulders and responds, "What, I'm not asking for much, I usually trade in favors for this kind of information, so its not like I'm asking for much." Kyousuke smiles back in a way that doesn't fit his age. "Fine, but a favor does not count for a date," Yuna responds with a bit of aggression. "Naturally," said Kyousuke with a big grin. 

"Let's start with possible reason #1. At the end of last week, Sakoda Kazufumi, the soccer club captain confessed to Nagisa, but was unsurprisingly rejected. After all, Nagisa has been confessed to tons of popular people but were all rejected. However, Kazufumi is different. The rumor going around is that Kazufumi has ties to the Black Widow gang. The Black Widow gang is known for their violence and the police are often involved. But, however, it does not appear that anything has actually happened on the surface yet, if that is really the case.

Possible reason #2: The student council is working behind the scenes on removing an old rule that doesn't allow students to drive or ride mopeds to school and Akagami Ringo is working to fight against that change. The hidden reason is that very few people know that Nagisa's older brother has and drives his own moped. This obviously is a violation of school policy, but it is believed that Nagisa is using her power in the student council to hide this fact from the administration. 

And the third and final possible reason is that Nagisa has a boyfriend. Although this one isn't too reliable, as this source has been wrong before."

Having listened to these "possible reasons", Ryuuto ponders for a minute but is interrupted by the morning bell as homeroom is about to start.

After homeroom, because today was Monday, the first period was Mathematics. Several people were yawning as if they didn't get enough sleep last night. The teacher was busy writing problems on the board when suddenly, a folded up piece of notebook paper landed on Ryuuto's desk. Having not been paying attention to either the teacher nor his surroundings, Ryuuto was unable to see which direction the note had come from.

Ryuuto chooses to:

1. open and read the note

2. crumple the note and throw it at Kyousuke behind him.

3. Grab the note quickly and place it in his school bag. 

4. Crumple the note and throw it at the teacher. 

After thinking on it for a moment, Ryuuto chooses to avoid this trouble in the form of a note. He quietly crumples it up and tosses it to the seat behind him,where Kyousuke receives it and instantly opens it up to read it. As if warning of a great danger, Kyousuke whispers to Ryuuto "Dude, you should r--" but, 

"You two, quiet down! Saotome-kun, answer the question on the board." The teacher caught the two before anything else could be exchanged. 

As Kyousuke glances at the problem on the board, 

y=3x+b ; x=2

he swiftly calculates the answer and proceeds to the board to complete it.

Ryuuto chooses to:

1) Wait for Kyousuke to solve the problem before asking what the note was about.

2) Disregard the note (and Kyousuke) entirely.

3) Reach around and grab the note itself. 

Having somewhat regretting his decision to not read the note, Ryuuto decides to ask Kyousuke about the note when he returns to his desk. This was due to Kyousuke's reaction before he was summoned to the front of the class, letting the curiosity get the better of himself. However, Ryuuto knew better than to ask about it during class. As soon as first period ended, Ryuuto turns around and asks, "Kyousuke, why did you pass me a note turning class? Couldn't you have waited for a better time?" Ryuuto's concern was expected, as the math teacher, Fujimoto was known for having eyes like a hawk and enjoyed teaching troublemakers a lesson. "Dude, it wasn't me, but you did read the note, right?" Ryuuto could see genuine concern in Kyousuke's eyes when he said this. He originally wanted to play it off, but decided against it. "No, but I could sense a troublesome aura coming from the note, which is why I passed it to you." "Leaving all the troublesome things to me, how thoughtful." Kyousuke sighed. "So, Normally I would expect you to ask me what was in the note, but it seems you are one step ahead of me." Ryuuto's face turned to that of puzzlement. "What are you talking about?" "Ryuuto, you took the note back, right?" Kyousuke asks. "No, I didn't. I told you I wanted to avoid troublesome things." As if not believing him, Kyousuke replies, "What, you're not cute when you're not honest, but I'll forgive you and tell you what it said. 'Do not pursue after Itou Nagisa if you want to be able to show your face at school.'" "What, so I'm being threatened now?" Ryuuto chose to ignore the prior disgusting comment Kyousuke made in order to draw attention away from that. "Looks like it. It seems someone else overheard our discussion before homeroom." A look of seriousness was reflected in Kyousuke's eyes. "It seems someone is under the impression that I'm after Itou Nagisa. I wasn't interested in her at first, but now it seems I shouldn't leave her alone." Takahashi Ryuuto was not the type to actively pursue danger. It was only once he is threatened that he will take action. 

Time flew by and it was time for lunch. "Kyousuke, let's go to the cafeteria today." A mild look of shock appeared on Kyousuke's face as he said, "What are you saying? I thought you, the Master of boxed lunches, hated going to the cafeteria?" Rather than give a proper answer, Ryuuto started walking faster and turned his head back in response, "Let's go or we won't make it in time." Hearing that Kyousuke ran behind him. When they arrived at the cafeteria, they could hear the bustle of students buying lunches which could almost be called a "war zone." They got in line and quickly grabbed their food. Walking back while trying to find a seat, Ryuuto noticed an area in the packed cafeteria that was seemingly vacant. Ryuuto also noticed that within this vacancy was his target of interest, Itou Nagisa. Ryuuto calmly walked over to the table and asked, "Are these seats taken?" Nagisa looked up and calmly shook her head. Having sat down across from Nagisa, Ryuuto began to enjoy his meal set A, which was the curry rice meal. Sitting next to him was Kyousuke. "Itou-san, may I sit here?" a cute girly voice asked. Kyousuke looked up to notice Nakajou Yuna standing there. Nagisa nodded and Yuna sat down and asked, "I wonder what made the 'Master of Boxed Lunches' not only visit the cafeteria but directly across Itou-san?" Takahashi Ryuuto was well known for how much effort he put into making his boxed lunches and how he never visited the cafeteria, so this kind of remark was not strange for him. "Just felt like it." His half assed response failed to place any shock on Nakajou Yuna's face.

Ryuuto chooses to:

1. Ask Nagisa directly about the note he received in first period.

2. Engage in lively conversation with Nagisa in hopes to find answers.

3. Tell them both about the note he received and ask them both about it.

4. Calmly eat his meal and wait for something to happen. 

Because Ryuuto felt directly probing the individual herself about the note's threat was in bad taste, not to mention with other people that can eavesdrop on the conversation are abundant, he chose to table that for another chance meeting. So Ryuuto opens up with an inquiry towards Nagisa, "Itou, you were the one handing out the flyers this morning for the student council right? Did anyone volunteer yet?"

As if taken by surprise by the sudden question directed towards her, she was speechless for a moment before replying, "Ah, y-yes. No one has yet to put in an application so far. At this rate, the president will retire without finding a new replacement." For a split-second, Nagisa had looked truly worried, which made Ryuuto feel even more curious.

"Isn't the seat of president decided from within the student council? Sort of like an inherited title?" Kyousuke cuts in before Ryuuto could, 

"That is normally the case for this school, however, both the vice-president and accountant are third-years and will be graduating along with the president this year, so only the general affairs and secretary will be left, and..." Nagisa lowers her voice just a bit, but not too low to the point of whispering in the loud cafeteria, "the two remaining refused to vie for the presidential seat, so the only remaining choice would be to hold elections for any interested parties."

So in other words, the council is falling apart to a certain degree, and this is almost a last resort, is it? Ryuuto ponders. "So basically you're falling apart, Itou-chan?" Kyousuke cuts in, as if reading the others' minds. 

"Ah..." With a hint of embarrassment, "I suppose you could put it that way. Ehe." 

Ryuuto chooses to:

1) Continue forth with conversations.

2) Finish lunch and excuse yourself.

3) Decide to bring up the note, anyway. 

Ryuuto, having become a little impatient, decides that he must ask a more direct question about Itou Nagisa's circumstances.
"So, Itou-san, I understand that no one currently in the student council wants to be president, but why couldn't you become one?" Itou Nagisa's face stiffened briefly before returning to her usual smile. Nervously, she responded, "It is nice that you think I could become president, but I am currently unable to. Why do you ask?" In response, Ryuuto decides to press further. "I have heard some interesting rumors concerning your older brother." Nagisa's face seemed to relax a bit. "I don't know what you have heard, but this isn't about my older brother, Shunsuke." Nakajou Yuna, who was being silent and listening this entire time decided to speak up. "Seems like Kyousuke's information this morning was false." With a look of surprise, Kyousuke shakes his head. "Itou-chan, its not good to lie." "What are you talking about?" Nagisa responds with a bit of disbelief. "I'm talking about how your older brother and you ride his moped to school every day and hide-mffmff--" Nagisa suddenly leaned across the table covering Kyousuke's mouth with both her hands. The Cafeteria became abruptly silent. With her face flushed, she sat back down with her head lowered in embarrassment, trying to avoid the sudden gazes by her sudden action. As the cafeteria gradually returned to normal volume, Nagisa's face also returned to its normal pigment. "Ryuuto-kun....-the roof..." Nagisa mumbled. "What?" Ryuuto asked.
"Meet me on the rooftop after school." Nagisa said a little bit louder, with a tinge of red on her face. With that, Nagisa quickly grabbed her tray to return it and briskly walked out of the cafeteria. Ryuuto had a look of puzzlement on his face while Kyousuke had on his usual smile. "Well, are you going to go?" Yuna asks. 

Ryuuto chooses to:

1. Meet Itou Nagisa on the roof by himself after school.

2. Bring Kyousuke and meet Itou Nagisa on the roof after school.

3. Tease Yuna about meeting Nagisa after school into getting her to come along.

4. Forget Nagisa and ask to meet Yuna at the school gate after school.