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Kimiko resisted the urge to scoff and cleared her throat as she ignored Luca’s eyes. “With all due respect, Mr. Mitchell, I think my voice, along with my vice president’s, represent the voice of the students enough—”
“Oh, well, the last thing I would want to do is impose, Kimiko. I do believe your team is more than capable of representing thestudents. But it’s always better to have more suggestions and viewpoints when discussing different subjects. Wouldn’t you agree?” the dean asked, and Kimiko looked over to him for a moment and sighed.
“I would... I guess I didn’t see it that way.”
The dean smiled. “Splendid. The meeting will begin in less than five minutes. Please, make yourselves comfortable at the table.”
Kimiko thanked him and walked over to the table, with Avery following behind.
Choosing a seat in the middle, she placed her notebook and laptop on the table and started to organize her belongings. She heard the chair across the table being moved and she looked up to see Luca staring her down.
Ignoring him, Kimiko watched as the other members of the school board entered the room. She took her seat, and the dean spoke as everyone settled.
“Good afternoon, everyone. Today’s meeting, as you all know, discusses the plans for the semester and what last semester had to offer. We are joined by our new student body president, Kimiko Masahiko, and her vice president, Avery Lynn,” he said, and the room erupted in applause for their accomplishment.
Kimiko smiled genuinely and ignored Luca’s gaze as he clapped slower than everyone.
“First, we’ll start with the plans for the semester. Secretary Kelly, you have the floor,” he said, and the board started to discuss plans of action.
Kimiko reached for her pen to write notes but Avery grabbed her hand discreetly and retracted it, as he had already been taking notes himself. She knew he wanted her to be focused as she was going to speak soon, and she silently thanked him for it.
After twenty minutes, the dean looked over to Kimiko as he sat at the end of the table.
“Ms. Masahiko, it is now your turn to present what you have planned for the students this semester and what you have planned for yourself as the president.”
Kimiko folded her hands on the table. “Firstly, I want to start with the students and the courses they are taking.” She continued on, and the board listened, interested in what she had to say.
A few minutes had passed, and she spoke about her last topic: “The final point I want to discuss is our first break of the year in April. The students work relentlessly every day for three months straight, and I thought for a week or two in April… we could arrange a trip to Paris.”
“Interesting... we’ve never gone overseas with this many students,” Secretary Kelly remarked.
“Which is why I wanted to try it this year; open new doors for other opportunities thatallstudents can participate in.”
“Ms. Masahiko, the reason we only have a select number of students who are able to travel abroad is simply because of financial circumstances. How do you plan on funding the majority of students to go overseas?” the dean asked, though Kimiko knew all too well that the school did have enough money; they just didn’t want to spend it.
“I have a few different ways of acquiring the funds. Firstly, my father, Shin Masahiko, andmy very generous uncles Blaine Porter and Killian Russelhave graciously offered to help fund our trip,” she began, and Avery chuckled internally at the word “offered.”
“If I may.” She heard a voice and looked across the table to see Luca was the one to speak. “Though it is extremely generous of your family to fund this event, I don’t believe it sets a good example for you as president.”
“Elaborate for me,” Kimiko said, and Avery tugged the end of her blazer, signaling to her to calm down.
Luca smirked. “I was just thinking that the students may feel a certain way to see their president using her family to do everything they can’t. It is very thoughtful indeed. However, it isn’t the ideal way to go about it, considering some of the less fortunate students may not agree as much.”
Kimiko could feel her temper rising at an alarming rate.He, out of all people, cares about the less fortunate, as he put it, “ever so gently.”
“I’m pleased that you have found sponsors to fund the trip, but I have to agree with Mr. Crawford. The students can see this generosity as something more negative than you would hope,” the dean remarked.
Kimiko nodded. “Of course. Which is why I mentioned havingmultiple differentways of raising money,” she emphasized, shooting a glare toward Luca. “Currently, I have planned a few fundraising activities that the students can participate in. My treasury will be taking care of all the matters regarding the money, and if all goes according to plan, we may be able to fully cover the trip without any assistance.”
The dean smiled as he leaned back in his chair. “I’m impressed, Kimiko. Really, I am. I would like to discuss more of these ideas you have in my office. With the passion you have for the students and with the work you are willing to put in, I believe those ideas will come to life.”
Kimiko’s smile returned to her face, and Luca looked away as a scowl was placed on his.
“We will meet back in a month to discuss progress, and if necessary, we can arrange some last-minute appointments. Meeting adjourned,” the dean concluded, and everyone stood up to gather their things and leave.
Walking out with Avery following behind her, Kimiko was excited with how it went, though still a bit irritated with Luca’s attempted meddling.
When they returned to her office, Avery said, “Job well done, Kimiko.”
