Chapter 81: Chapter 81: Defeated Yet Stubborn Louisa
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She believed that the previously highly stressed, now relieved Kisaragi would definitely make progress.
Seeming to notice the confident gleam in Principal Rikka's gaze, Louisa let out a cold snort, strode forward in two steps, and approached Principal Rikka's desk.
First, she waved her hand near her nose, dispelling the peculiar mix of heather floral fragrance and the strange smell of scallop seafood. [T/N: Here scallop seafood refers to sem*n]
Then, Louisa extended her hand to flip through the exam papers and quickly found Kisaragi's.
She began comparing it to the standard answer key beside it.
Initially, Louisa had strong confidence in her own assumption, thinking that someone as degenerate as Kisaragi, who had gone astray and associated with a villain like Hikari, would definitely perform poorly.
However, the more she compared the exam papers, the heavier her expression grew.
"This question… is correct."
"This question… is also correct."
"This question should be wrong… wait! Still correct."
As she compared the answers, Louisa muttered to herself.
Very quickly, her expression shifted from initial self-assuredness to increasing gravity, even turning gloomy and unpleasant.
Seeing Louisa's worsening expression, Principal Rikka, who had seen through countless people, naturally understood what was going on. She let out a chuckle, her lips slightly curved.
"Heh."
Hearing this sound, Louisa looked up at Principal Rikka with a blackened face and stubbornly said, "I must have matched the answers incorrectly. Let me check again."
Louisa couldn't believe the test paper in her hand belonged to Kisaragi.
Even less did she believe the results she had just obtained.
Thus, she began checking again…
"Impossible! Absolutely impossible!"
"How could she have gotten every single question right?"
"I remember I even made two mistakes on this paper myself."
Louisa hurriedly rechecked Kisaragi's test paper against the correct answers.
Afterward, with an extremely unpleasant expression, she set down both papers.
Principal Rikka crossed her long, black-stockinged legs atop the desk, resting her hands on her chin, and smiled as she asked, "Finished comparing? What's the result?"
Though reluctant to admit it and finding it hard to believe, Louisa spoke each word as though spitting them out: "I finished comparing."
"She… Kisaragi… this time… didn't get a single question wrong."
"Her score is… is… is perfect."
Principal Rikka smiled faintly. "Oh, is that so? This time, you only made two mistakes, correct?"
Hearing this, Louisa's face showed no joy and remained dark as she nodded. "Yes!"
Principal Rikka continued smiling, "Only making two mistakes is already impressive. After all, this mock exam paper is of medium difficulty. Normally, no one would score higher than you, right?"
Louisa remained silent, nodding slightly.
Principal Rikka added, "Even the consistently top-ranking, exceptionally excellent student council president Louisa made two mistakes. But Kisaragi didn't make a single one. Achieving a perfect score, becoming the top scorer this time, is a certainty, isn't it?"
Hearing this, Louisa couldn't hold back her anger and retorted, "Yes! That's exactly what it means."
"If judged by these results, Kisaragi is indeed the top scorer."
"But! I don't believe it."
"It's not that I can't accept someone being better than me, ranking higher than me, or scoring higher than me."
"But I absolutely don't believe that someone like Kisaragi, who just came back from a hotel with Hikari, that self-indulgent degenerate, could score higher than me."
"I think Kisaragi must have cheated. It must be you, Academy Director, leaking the answers beforehand to showcase the results of the special psychological guidance system. Am I right?"
Hearing Louisa's accusation, Principal Rikka couldn't help but laugh, "Pfft! Louisa, did you self-indulge too much last night and break your brain? Hmm?"
"Do you even realize how strict our Seika Private Girl's Academy's exam supervision is?"
"How severe are the punishments for cheating in this academy? Don't you, as the student council president, know?"
"Do you really think, under such a solemn academic atmosphere and rigorous rules, that I, as the one who establishes these rules, would break them myself?"
"I think your hatred for Hikari has clogged your brain, stuffing it like it's full of crap, leaving you incapable of rational thought."
"Our academy has more than five high-definition surveillance cameras monitoring every exam room. Go check the footage yourself. If you can find any evidence of Kisaragi cheating, I'll resign as Academy Director on the spot."
"Louisa, your laughable comments about being unable to accept defeat have really disappointed me."
Principal Rikka started her speech with a smile, but as she continued, her tone grew increasingly stern.
By the end, she was yelling, reprimanding Louisa with the dignity and commanding presence of a long-standing academy director.
Louisa couldn't help but lower her head, clenching the corners of her clothes with her hands as her body slightly trembled.
"I… I was wrong; it's my fault. Cheating during the academy's exams is indeed impossible."
Louisa admitted her mistake with her head down.
While Principal Rikka's outburst startled her, Louisa wasn't someone who would bow to authority.
It was just that Principal Rikka's arguments were very convincing.
Seika Private Girl's Academy's management was truly strict.
Not allowing relationships, and even hiring psychological counselors for stress relief, were testaments to that.
Every exam, even mock ones, was taken very seriously.
Thus, the idea of cheating was indeed laughable.
Her earlier words accusing Kisaragi of cheating were spoken in a moment of impulsive rage at the thought of Hikari's detestable face.
Hearing Louisa admit her mistake, Principal Rikka's expression softened slightly.
She casually asked, "So, do you now believe what I said about the necessity of having special psychological counselors?"
Upon hearing this, Louisa's face darkened again.
She looked up and said, "I don't deny Kisaragi's results anymore, nor will I say she cheated."
"But to me, this is nothing more than a coincidence." [T/N: So stubborn but no substance to support it]
She raised her head and said, "Regarding Kisaragi's grades, I do not deny them, nor will I say again that she cheated."
"But in my view, this is definitely a coincidence! Just a coincidence."
"I absolutely do not believe that letting men, those vile creatures, help relieve and guide one's body and mind would have such an obvious effect." [T/N: Learn a new word guys, for girls like these, they are called 'Misandrists'. Nowadays, you will see them frequently, everywhere. And most of them have daddy issues.]
"Let alone letting someone like Hikari, that despicable and annoying guy, be responsible for the guidance."
"Therefore, I still believe that the system of hiring special psychological counselors should not exist. I still demand the dismissal of Hikari."
Hearing this, the headmistress, Principal Rikka, raised her hand to her forehead and rubbed her temples hard.
She spoke helplessly, "Louisa, you are usually both morally upright and academically excellent, with outstanding abilities. Otherwise, I wouldn't have appointed you as the student council president."
"You know, I have always admired you and thought you were very much like me when I was young."
"But on this matter, why are you so stubborn? Why do you have to oppose me on this?"
"I don't want to talk to you any more about this. In any case, I absolutely will not abolish the system of special psychological counselors."
"And then, I want to tell you something. Actually, I probably know your family situation and understand that you have a strong aversion to men, with a serious psychological block in this area."
"And precisely because you have this psychological issue, if it is not addressed, the consequences will be very severe."
"You've heard of 'diversion is better than blockage,' right? Floodwaters cannot be stopped."
"You are well aware that every student in Seika Girl's Academy, including yourself, has a tremendous pressure in their hearts, like a vast flood."
"This enormous flood must be released; otherwise, it will crush a person."
"And compared to other students, Louisa, your flood is particularly large and especially voluminous."
"Therefore, compared to Kisaragi, I actually recommend more that you seek Hikari's guidance to relieve your body and mind."
"If not for your resistance, you would have been the first person I recommended to go."
Although she had just been arguing, at this moment, Principal Rikka was calmly analyzing Louisa's problems.
Upon hearing Principal Rikka's words, anger involuntarily surfaced on Louisa's face.
She instinctively wanted to retort.
Because she still did not agree with Principal Rikka's words, and being exposed made her feel very uncomfortable.
But she also knew that, judging from Principal Rikka's current attitude, she would never change her mind.
Continuing to argue and create trouble would only make Principal Rikka dislike her and make the issue of psychological counseling even harder to change.
To make a change, it was impossible to resolve this matter through Principal Rikka. She had to find another path and breakthrough point.
As the student council president, Louisa was not all brawn and no brain. Forcing herself to calm down, she came to many realizations.
After thinking it through, Louisa suppressed her inner frustration and resistance, lowered her head, and responded to Principal Rikka:
"Alright, thank you, Headmistress, for your guidance. Regarding whether I need psychological guidance for my mental and physical health, I will seriously consider it."
After speaking, Louisa turned to leave.
At this moment, Principal Rikka suddenly spoke teasingly, "Did you forget your previous promise? If Kisaragi's grades improved greatly and she entered the top three in the grade, you would leave the room walking backward."
Hearing this, Louisa's delicate face instantly stiffened.
She was smart, but in terms of physical talent, she was just average.
Far inferior to top students in the school like Kato Sakura.
Just as Louisa was gritting her teeth, preparing to do a handstand.
Principal Rikka spoke again, "Alright, I won't require you to leave walking backward. Just remember today's lesson and don't bother me again about the special psychological counselor matter."
Hearing Principal Rikka's leniency, Louisa remained silent, not knowing how to respond. She could only turn around and leave directly.
Principal Rikka watched Louisa's hurriedly departing figure and shook her head. "This child still hasn't listened. Oh well, let her be."
"I believe that Hikari, who even managed me, won't be troubled by this fatherless child."
"Conquer this affection-starved kid and be her father, Hikari."
Principal Rikka murmured as she watched Louisa's retreating figure.
Meanwhile, Louisa, who had left, naturally did not know about Principal Rikka's muttered words staring at her back. Otherwise, she would have been infuriated.
Nonetheless, Louisa still felt that Principal Rikka was too stubborn.
Utterly unreasonable, making her feel terribly annoyed.
"I've decided. Removing the special psychological counselor position, which shouldn't exist, is something I absolutely must achieve."
"As the student council president, I have the duty to purify this campus and drive out pests like Hikari."
"Since the path through Headmistress Principal Rikka is utterly blocked, I'll open a door through Hikari himself, that despicable pest."
"It was my mistake before, always trying to persuade Headmistress Principal Rikka to change. Compared to her, I still fall far short."
"But changing my target to that vile pest Hikari makes things much simpler."
"He and I, a distinguished lady from a noble background and an excellent student, are worlds apart."
"And I am not like Kisaragi, a useless woman whose head is filled with nothing but those kinds of things."
"Hikari, get ready to bow obediently to me."
Clenching her fists tightly, Louisa roughly drafted a few plans in her mind.
In her view, Hikari, a money-grubbing, filthy, despicable guy, could be easily handled as long as she, Miss Louisa, put in a little effort.
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