So, I’d like everyone to please take care of me.”
An intense wave of cheering and applause erupted — reverberating in front of Xenovia who was bowing. “Wooooooohhhhhhhh!”
“Xenovia-chan! That was amazing!”
“So reliable, Xenovia-san!”
“So cool, Xenovia-senpai!”
“I’m voting for you! Yeah! !”
The sound of cheers rang out unlike before. Even when the teachers reminded everyone “Quiet! Quiet”, the students’ excitement did not drop! Hanakai-san previously spoke about her love for the Student Council. But, in contrast, Xenovia — spoke about her love for the students and the school. I thought that that was the most notable part of their speeches. Looking closely, whether it was Asia or Irina, or even Kiryuu — they were shedding tears as they offered their applause. After the speeches ended, and the voting also ended, I saw someone familiar as I was on my way to leave the gym. After catching up to them — I realised that it was Sister Griselda. She had been using a handkerchief to wipe her eyes, and seemed to have noticed me approaching. “…Griselda-san, you also came.”
“…Hmm, I’m older yet still immature, I actually cried because of that child’s speech…. I really am weak when it comes to tears.”
Although Griselda-san’s cheeks were wet from her tears, she still continued
“…Even the [Slashing Princess] who would raise her sword against anyone actually revealed such a bright smile…”
“It was a wonderful speech.”
After I expressed my thoughts wholeheartedly, the sister smiled proudly. “—Because she’s the [imouto]that I’m proud of.”
The person who appeared then was Xenovia. “Oh, Ise. Sister Griselda as well! You came!”
“Wouldn’t it be a problem if you leave the gym?”
After I asked, Xenovia cheerfully replied with
“I came to get some fresh air.”
Xenovia grabbed my arm as she replied, and then said to Sister Griselda
“Yes, exactly! I’ll take this opportunity to tell you directly! Sister, I also want to use the room that Irina got from Michael, what do you think?”
—! T-This giiirrll! After giving such a wonderful speech, she actually said something like this! And this sister — her emotional state immediately changed. With her temples throbbing, she revealed an oppressive smile, and used both her hands to pinch Xenovia’s cheeks. “…You child! Return my excitement!”
“…Ahh ouch, no, but, I think that I should let sister [as my sister] know…”
“You really are a disastrous [imouto]!”
Hahaha, what should I say, it really suits Xenovia’s style. Since that day, Xenovia used — Quarta as her surname. It showed once again that Griselda-san really considered her to be her [imouto], while it also showed again that Xenovia treated her as her [ane]. Then, the results of the Student Council election were announced at a later date—. Aside from the position of Student Council President, most of the other positions could be predicted by their speeches, but the dramatic competition for President was decided only by a narrow margin. After knowing the outcome of the results, Hanakai-san said with a smile —
“I think this is good. Because this is just like Kuoh Academy.”

New members of the Kuoh Academy Student Council
Student Council President / Xenovia Quarta (second year)
Vice-President / Saji Genshirou (second year)
Secretary / Meguri Tomoe (second year), Kamo Tadami (second year), Nakiri Ouryuu (first year)
Treasurer / Kusaka Reya (second year), Nimura Ruroko (first year), Miraka Vordenburg (first year)

This is what happened on the day of the party to celebrate Xenovia becoming the Student Council President. That day, after the commotion of the party mostly subsided, Azazel-sensei gathered everyone of the Occult Research Club in the lab. Sensei just briefly explained the reason why he called us to the lab…but it was really shocking news! Deep inside the lab, after passing through several stringently arranged doors, we arrived before a rather isolated intensive care room. Through the glass, we could see Valerie Tepes who was connected to numerous machines. Because the Holy Grail which was taken by Qlippoth had not been returned to her, she was in a state where she couldn’t wake up. The two people who entered the intensive care room were — Gasper and Azazel-sensei. Gasper who went to Valerie’s side gently stroked his benefactor’s hair. Apparently Gasper came here every two days, telling her what had happened every day while she was still asleep. Those two people who rarely saw each other…were clearly in front of each other, yet felt so far away; that guy always had a lonesome expression when he spoke to her. After Azazel-sensei placed his briefcase onto the table and opened it, he took something out of it. It was a necklace with some kind of fragment in the centre—. That fragment — was the fragment of the Holy Grail which was obtained from Vasco Strada a few days ago. So the reason why sensei called us here today was…to use the fragment of the real Holy Grail so that Valerie could awaken! When we heard about this news earlier, we were all really surprised! The fragment of the Holy Grail which we got from that muscular jisan could actually do this…. The Grigori was able to make a necklace using that fragment. Sensei walked over to Valerie who was lying on the bed with it. Through a set of speakers, we were able to hear the conversation inside the room. “…Can Valerie really wake up with that?”
Gasper asked sensei with moist eyes. Sensei revealed a gentle smile and said
“Ah, I said before that this was insufficient to replace the Holy Grail within this girl’s body. This is a necklace made from a genuine fragment of the Holy Grail, so if it’s worn by her, then perhaps—”
Sensei quietly placed the necklace around Valerie’s neck. After silently observing for a while—. “……Uh.”
A noise was emitted from Valerie’s mouth! After continuing to observe for a while, albeit slowly, her eyes were gradually opening! The lights made Valerie who was looking up at the ceiling feel uncomfortable for a moment. “…Uh…Ahh…huh…?”
It seemed like she was conscious. Gasper’s face approached hers. His face — had already been crying. Even so, Gasper still tried to smile and asked Valerie
“…Valerie. Do you know, it’s me?”
Facing Gasper who was holding her hand, Valerie smiled. “……Ara, if this isn’t Gasper. Good morning.”
That blank tone — was exactly the same as Valerie Tepe’s when we met her in the Vampire’s country. “Valerie…Valerie…!”
Gasper, who couldn’t control his emotions, kept on shouting Valerie’s name as he cried on her chest. He probably wanted to see her again, and probably wanted to talk to her again. This was because when we rescued her, she — was already unconscious. Valerie gently patted Gasper who was crying on her chest. “Ufufu, it really is Gasper! What is it? Such a crybaby.”
…I…could only shed tears as I watched them. But, it was great! It really was great! I didn’t think that it was actually possible to wake her up in this way! Looking closely, all of us were crying as we watched Gasper and Valerie’s reunion.