Chapter 281: 275 鶴の一声とは、いかないものだな
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Well, I've got a plan. I'd like to start making decisions here.
My idea of [Seed & Sproud aka S&S]
Kaido's idea [Kaidan]
Moonlight Perch] which is the idea of the south
Spring, Summer, Autumn, Winter (Hitotose)] which is Kitamiya's idea
[Challenger] which is a win-win idea.
Amelia's idea of the [Legendary Brave Party, or LBP]
I've got six ideas.
How do you decide? With a majority vote, I don't want to say never, but I think it will be a self-recommendation and it will be a mud-slinging contest. There's a chance that I'll get all the votes at once.
Don't worry, no one else will be allowed in your kiai group but you. But I'm sure Kaido-san is right about the way things are going.
It's a good thing that I didn't have to worry about it, but as you said earlier with Minami-chan, Kitamiya-chan's comments are terrible!
"I think the ......... discussion will take a lot longer. Do you want to do a lottery?
But it would be a shame to decide so soon.
When it comes to narrowing it down, Kaido's majority decision or Kitamiya's lottery will come to mind.
Through? Amelia is consoling the shocked Kaido as Kitamiya says, "I'm not going to guess, but I'm going to make a majority decision.
"It's going to be a little irregular, but we're going to have a majority decision with no guesswork.
I see, if you're confident in your idea, does that mean you'll naturally get more votes?
"Thanks for talking so fast, Kitamiya.
Of course we don't discuss how to decide.
I was thinking of a way to decide beforehand.
Kitamiya immediately figured out the intention of the method I proposed and nodded in agreement.
Kaido and Amelia, who have a question mark over their heads, look at each other and then ask what it means.
Minami and Katsu seem to understand.
"The point is. Your idea is the one you think is best, so when it comes to a majority vote, you will of course choose your own. That would lead to a roundabout way. Then, if we forbid self-suggestion, you can vote for the one you think is the best plan of others. And we will repeat the process.
What do we do if we are left with two ideas at the end, that is? You are forced to vote for both, that you have no choice, that you have no choice.
I'm sorry, but we'll have to use a non-personal vote then.
But since we're a party of six, it could split the vote, right?
We'll even try not to.
"Is it ingenuity?
It's a natural consequence of Amelia's point.
With a majority vote of six, there's a good chance of an even vote.
If we took a majority vote, two against two, we might well end up with two against two.
Since this would lead to a parallel line, I put my notepad, ballpoint pen, and box on the table.
It's a nondescript piece of equipment.
The notepad was a memo pad where each sheet was torn off like a daily calendar, and the ballpoint pen was just an ordinary, ordinary hundred-yen piece of paper.
The box is also a candy box that I got as a gift the other day.
Write the first three places on the note and vote for the box. First place gets three points, second place gets two points, third place gets one point, and the one with the highest total points will be our party name.
"Oh! That doesn't bother me!
That sounds manageable. I'm good.
I'm good at it too, that I am... Well, this is the moment to see where my naming sense ranks, that I am.
"It's okay, it's going to be okay.
There were no particular objections, and it was decided to go ahead.
There is a probability that all the points will be equal, but the probability of that happening is much lower than it would be normally.
Each of you takes a piece of paper from your notepads and grabs a ballpoint pen.
Just as a reminder to each person who starts wondering who to put how many points to.
Just so you know, a guess is an invalid point.
"Hi!
"Wow, I know.
"Yes, that I do.
I know.
"Yes.
Now that I've paid attention, it's my turn.
I can't say my name, so I'll think about the name of the party I might mention.
First, by process of elimination, I'm going to leave out Kaidan's Kaidan.
I'm Jiro Tanaka of Kaidan, and I'm embarrassed to introduce myself in my mind.
If I were to keep my two candidates, my personal favorites, Kitamiya's Spring, Summer, Autumn and Winter (Hitotose) and the perch under the moon in the south, would be my choice.
That would mean dropping either Katsu's Challenger or Amelia's LBP.
This time, in all seriousness, I'm going with the winner.
I don't mind Amelia's idea, from a sounding point of view, but I'm going to go with the winner.
That leaves three candidates, and the rest are in order.
I looked up and looked around to see what the other guys were doing and saw that each of them had a variety of problems.
Kaido is worried about his head so much that it makes you wonder where you need to worry so much.
Kitamiya puts her hand on her chin and drinks a cup of tea with a serious expression of distress as she takes a break from time to time.
To write or not to write, Katsura is worried about whether or not to write.
You'll find Minami and Amelia, who may have already finished writing, talking at a volume that doesn't interfere across the sofa.
You're going to be able to find out what you're going to do with it.
I, too, struggled a bit afterwards, but after struggling, I quickly decided.
Fold the paper into the box and vote.
"Kaido-senpai, not yet? It's only senior citizens now, that it is.
"I just want to wait a little bit longer. I'm trying to figure out how to get the team to the point where they're chosen.
"Okay, okay, don't waste your time with me, I have to get into the dungeon this afternoon, so get on with it.
If you look at the clock at Kitamiya's suggestion, the hands of the clock were pointing at eleven o'clock.
Considering the vote counting process that was to follow, Kaido certainly didn't have time to think.
Sorry to Kaido for sweat dripping down his forehead and thinking so hard.
Kaido, five more minutes.
"Oh no!"?
Set a time limit, during which each person is free to spend.
Where did you vote, Karen?
"You shouldn't say that, Amy. That's for later.
I'm sure Kitamiya is looking forward to it the most, that she is.
"You're just as interested in the same thing. We get to choose our names, so why wouldn't I be interested?
That's true, that it is, but I'm confident in my vote this time, that I am!
The girls begin to talk in batches.
It's only a short time, but there's enough time to chat.
I take out a cigarette from my breast pocket to smoke a cigarette.
What name do you think Jiro-san will be?
"Hmm? Which name will be, or .........
It's also because Katsura spoke to me, and without lighting a fire, I shook my finger and let my thoughts wander to answer Katsura's question: .........
"I honestly have no idea.
Is that so?
But I didn't understand.
He tilts his head curiously and laughs as I tell him what I think.
In my life, the guys here are all too unique and unpredictable. It's more difficult to predict who will get in where than it is to predict an attack. Maybe it'll go against all expectations and it'll be that guy from Kaido.
It would be interesting to see that.
"Well, to be honest, I'm not worried about that because I'm willing to take any name.
"Which one is good?
Yeah, partly because we've all decided, but also because we've been working together, noisily, for some time now. I think I trust you. That's the name they picked. I don't care.
To a stunned Katsura, is it okay to be a challenger? And as I'm laughing, I feel a glance from behind me.
What's up with you guys?
Well, that's the leader of a father-to-be, that it is. I'm just wondering if I'm nostalgic, that I am.
I don't mean that in depth, yeah, I mean that in depth.
Jirou, that was a very nice thing to say!
You can find a lot of people who have been in the same boat for a long time.
"It's itty bitty, senpai!
You're going to have to get your shit together.
Kaido, who reacted with an overreaction, though not with much effort because of the surprise attack, is slightly teary-eyed, rubbing his clapped hands and berating me.
Regardless of such a look, I collect the box with Kaido's vote and begin to open it.
I'm running out of time, so let's get going, Kitamiya.
Okay.
I open my computer and open the spreadsheet.
The first thing that comes up is a screen that shows you at a glance how many and which order is in which order for the first prep.
Let's start with Mr. Kaido's guy who kept me waiting.
"A public execution?
"It's your fault for keeping me waiting, keep me posted.
I don't suspect fraud, but Kitamiya is the one who does a good job at times like this, so I left the vote counting to her.
Kitamiya quickly reached for the ballot box and quickly opened it.
Kaido-san's vote is for Katsu-kun's Challenger in first place, Amie's LBP in second place, and Jiro's S&S in third place.
"Copy that.
I ran my fingers across the keyboard and gave Kitamiya the OK sign, thinking it was a typical way to put in the word.
The next time you write this character, Minami-Anta, write a little more neatly.
"Shut up, that I will read it quickly, that I will.
"Yes, yes, yes, the southern vote is ...... and first place is Amy's LBP, second place is my spring, summer, fall and winter, and third place is your challenger, Masaru.
"I love you.
Kaido and Minami, perhaps because they have similar tastes and preferences, named Katsu and Amelia.
In the current rankings, Amelia's LBP is first with five points, then Masaru's Challenger is second with four points, Kitamiya's Spring, Summer, Autumn and Winter is third with two points, and my S&S is fourth with one point.
As expected for Kaido, but surprisingly, the south vote did not increase.
This is Amy. First place is South's moonlight perch, second place is my spring, summer, fall and winter, and third place is Jiro's S&S.
There was a slight change in the standings here.
South has surpassed me and Kitamiya is now tied with Katsu.
This has become quite an interesting battle.
Admiring you, your fingers quickly tap the keyboard and give Kitamiya the OK sign.
"Let's go next, who is this? I'm not sure, but I'll go. First place is my Spring, Summer, Autumn and Winter, second place is the southern moonlight perch, and third place is ......... Kaido's Kaidan.
"Whoa! They're here! My time!
"Kaido-senpai is overexcited, that it is, and it's only a point away.
But now you're one point behind your seniors! Let's rewind from here!
Kaido seemed to be too happy to notice, but perhaps this was Katsu's vote.
He was relieved to see Kaido's joy.
All but Kaido seemed to have noticed this, but perhaps he felt it was wrong to overshadow his joy, or perhaps it was just Minami who yelled at him a little.
After the four of us have finished voting, Kitamiya has seven points in first place, South and Amelia have five points in second place, Katsu has four points in fourth place, I have two points in fifth place, and Kaido has one point in last place.
At this point, me and Kaido's idea is gone.
To make my plan pass, I would have to take first place from here on out, with no points for Kitamiya and small points for Amelia and the others.
The remaining vote is mine, so that won't happen anymore.
Kaido, knowing the results of the other one, knows that there is no chance.
I don't want to spoil your enthusiasm, so I let you know that I've finished typing by turning my attention to Kitamiya.
The next one is mine. First place is the perch under the moonlight in the south, second place is Jiro's S&S, and third place is Masaru's Challenger.
Kitamiya, realizing from the letters that it was his, read out the order easily.
Then I typed in the numbers as I was told, and at this stage I knew what my party's name had become because I knew the remaining paper was me, but I only smiled and told Kitamiya that I had finished typing.
By the look on my face, maybe some of them could have figured out what I became, but no one will say anything, because they'll know in the vote after this.
Last vote, but let's start reading from third place.
The last vote left in the box.
Kitamiya takes my vote and smiles as much as I do, as if he's been doing mental arithmetic, and reads from the third place, not the first place.
"Third place is your challenger, Masaru.
Kaido's hands are clasped and his head is down on the desk as if praying to God, even though there is no chance of an upset now.
Amelia and Minami are excitedly looking forward to the results, while Masaru is also looking at Kitamiya, perhaps looking forward to the results.
"The second place is...
It sounds like a drum roll, and I have to suck on a cigarette to suppress a giggle.
My spring, summer, fall, winter and winter (Hitotose).
However, in the case of Kitamiya, they did not waste any time and clearly announced their ranking as is.
At this point, Kitamiya has nine points. You have jumped to the top.
First place is the perch under the southern moon.
But soon that top will be painted over.
Jiro-san, it's over.
"Yeah, I'm done typing too.
He shook the cigarette in his mouth, hit the last enter key, and got the result.
Minami, Masaru, and Amelia were excitedly waiting for the result, while Kaido was lying on his desk, feeling burned out.
'I'll tell you the result,'
Kitamiya returned to his seat, and I, holding a cigarette in my mouth, stood up and announced the name of the party.
The name of my party is 'Moonlight Perch'.
The moment you announce this, the group that has been nameless all along will be named.
There we are, that we are!
"Congratulations! Minami!
"Well, I guess it's better than a group of spirits.
"Good for you, South.
"Ugh, my spirited troupe, my spirited troupe
They are pleased with it.
The first thing to do is to raise your hands high into the sky and congratulate Katsura and Amelia, while Kitamiya applauds and congratulates them for being good, albeit not as honestly as she would have liked.
There's a little guy who is shocked by the result, but after a while he revives and claps the same way.
I'll think of an emblem if I decide to do so, that I will! I've been up all night today, that is!
I even lit a cigarette in my hand, after applauding it in celebration.
And the cigarette tasted a little more delicious than usual.
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Deciding on a name might change your mood.
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Well, I've got a plan. I'd like to start making decisions here.
My idea of [Seed & Sproud aka S&S]
Kaido's idea [Kaidan]
Moonlight Perch] which is the idea of the south
Spring, Summer, Autumn, Winter (Hitotose)] which is Kitamiya's idea
[Challenger] which is a win-win idea.
Amelia's idea of the [Legendary Brave Party, or LBP]
I've got six ideas.
How do you decide? With a majority vote, I don't want to say never, but I think it will be a self-recommendation and it will be a mud-slinging contest. There's a chance that I'll get all the votes at once.
Don't worry, no one else will be allowed in your kiai group but you. But I'm sure Kaido-san is right about the way things are going.
It's a good thing that I didn't have to worry about it, but as you said earlier with Minami-chan, Kitamiya-chan's comments are terrible!
"I think the ......... discussion will take a lot longer. Do you want to do a lottery?
But it would be a shame to decide so soon.
When it comes to narrowing it down, Kaido's majority decision or Kitamiya's lottery will come to mind.
Through? Amelia is consoling the shocked Kaido as Kitamiya says, "I'm not going to guess, but I'm going to make a majority decision.
"It's going to be a little irregular, but we're going to have a majority decision with no guesswork.
I see, if you're confident in your idea, does that mean you'll naturally get more votes?
"Thanks for talking so fast, Kitamiya.
Of course we don't discuss how to decide.
I was thinking of a way to decide beforehand.
Kitamiya immediately figured out the intention of the method I proposed and nodded in agreement.
Kaido and Amelia, who have a question mark over their heads, look at each other and then ask what it means.
Minami and Katsu seem to understand.
"The point is. Your idea is the one you think is best, so when it comes to a majority vote, you will of course choose your own. That would lead to a roundabout way. Then, if we forbid self-suggestion, you can vote for the one you think is the best plan of others. And we will repeat the process.
What do we do if we are left with two ideas at the end, that is? You are forced to vote for both, that you have no choice, that you have no choice.
I'm sorry, but we'll have to use a non-personal vote then.
But since we're a party of six, it could split the vote, right?
We'll even try not to.
"Is it ingenuity?
It's a natural consequence of Amelia's point.
With a majority vote of six, there's a good chance of an even vote.
If we took a majority vote, two against two, we might well end up with two against two.
Since this would lead to a parallel line, I put my notepad, ballpoint pen, and box on the table.
It's a nondescript piece of equipment.
The notepad was a memo pad where each sheet was torn off like a daily calendar, and the ballpoint pen was just an ordinary, ordinary hundred-yen piece of paper.
The box is also a candy box that I got as a gift the other day.
Write the first three places on the note and vote for the box. First place gets three points, second place gets two points, third place gets one point, and the one with the highest total points will be our party name.
"Oh! That doesn't bother me!
That sounds manageable. I'm good.
I'm good at it too, that I am... Well, this is the moment to see where my naming sense ranks, that I am.
"It's okay, it's going to be okay.
There were no particular objections, and it was decided to go ahead.
There is a probability that all the points will be equal, but the probability of that happening is much lower than it would be normally.
Each of you takes a piece of paper from your notepads and grabs a ballpoint pen.
Just as a reminder to each person who starts wondering who to put how many points to.
Just so you know, a guess is an invalid point.
"Hi!
"Wow, I know.
"Yes, that I do.
I know.
"Yes.
Now that I've paid attention, it's my turn.
I can't say my name, so I'll think about the name of the party I might mention.
First, by process of elimination, I'm going to leave out Kaidan's Kaidan.
I'm Jiro Tanaka of Kaidan, and I'm embarrassed to introduce myself in my mind.
If I were to keep my two candidates, my personal favorites, Kitamiya's Spring, Summer, Autumn and Winter (Hitotose) and the perch under the moon in the south, would be my choice.
That would mean dropping either Katsu's Challenger or Amelia's LBP.
This time, in all seriousness, I'm going with the winner.
I don't mind Amelia's idea, from a sounding point of view, but I'm going to go with the winner.
That leaves three candidates, and the rest are in order.
I looked up and looked around to see what the other guys were doing and saw that each of them had a variety of problems.
Kaido is worried about his head so much that it makes you wonder where you need to worry so much.
Kitamiya puts her hand on her chin and drinks a cup of tea with a serious expression of distress as she takes a break from time to time.
To write or not to write, Katsura is worried about whether or not to write.
You'll find Minami and Amelia, who may have already finished writing, talking at a volume that doesn't interfere across the sofa.
You're going to be able to find out what you're going to do with it.
I, too, struggled a bit afterwards, but after struggling, I quickly decided.
Fold the paper into the box and vote.
"Kaido-senpai, not yet? It's only senior citizens now, that it is.
"I just want to wait a little bit longer. I'm trying to figure out how to get the team to the point where they're chosen.
"Okay, okay, don't waste your time with me, I have to get into the dungeon this afternoon, so get on with it.
If you look at the clock at Kitamiya's suggestion, the hands of the clock were pointing at eleven o'clock.
Considering the vote counting process that was to follow, Kaido certainly didn't have time to think.
Sorry to Kaido for sweat dripping down his forehead and thinking so hard.
Kaido, five more minutes.
"Oh no!"?
Set a time limit, during which each person is free to spend.
Where did you vote, Karen?
"You shouldn't say that, Amy. That's for later.
I'm sure Kitamiya is looking forward to it the most, that she is.
"You're just as interested in the same thing. We get to choose our names, so why wouldn't I be interested?
That's true, that it is, but I'm confident in my vote this time, that I am!
The girls begin to talk in batches.
It's only a short time, but there's enough time to chat.
I take out a cigarette from my breast pocket to smoke a cigarette.
What name do you think Jiro-san will be?
"Hmm? Which name will be, or .........
It's also because Katsura spoke to me, and without lighting a fire, I shook my finger and let my thoughts wander to answer Katsura's question: .........
"I honestly have no idea.
Is that so?
But I didn't understand.
He tilts his head curiously and laughs as I tell him what I think.
In my life, the guys here are all too unique and unpredictable. It's more difficult to predict who will get in where than it is to predict an attack. Maybe it'll go against all expectations and it'll be that guy from Kaido.
It would be interesting to see that.
"Well, to be honest, I'm not worried about that because I'm willing to take any name.
"Which one is good?
Yeah, partly because we've all decided, but also because we've been working together, noisily, for some time now. I think I trust you. That's the name they picked. I don't care.
To a stunned Katsura, is it okay to be a challenger? And as I'm laughing, I feel a glance from behind me.
What's up with you guys?
Well, that's the leader of a father-to-be, that it is. I'm just wondering if I'm nostalgic, that I am.
I don't mean that in depth, yeah, I mean that in depth.
Jirou, that was a very nice thing to say!
You can find a lot of people who have been in the same boat for a long time.
"It's itty bitty, senpai!
You're going to have to get your shit together.
Kaido, who reacted with an overreaction, though not with much effort because of the surprise attack, is slightly teary-eyed, rubbing his clapped hands and berating me.
Regardless of such a look, I collect the box with Kaido's vote and begin to open it.
I'm running out of time, so let's get going, Kitamiya.
Okay.
I open my computer and open the spreadsheet.
The first thing that comes up is a screen that shows you at a glance how many and which order is in which order for the first prep.
Let's start with Mr. Kaido's guy who kept me waiting.
"A public execution?
"It's your fault for keeping me waiting, keep me posted.
I don't suspect fraud, but Kitamiya is the one who does a good job at times like this, so I left the vote counting to her.
Kitamiya quickly reached for the ballot box and quickly opened it.
Kaido-san's vote is for Katsu-kun's Challenger in first place, Amie's LBP in second place, and Jiro's S&S in third place.
"Copy that.
I ran my fingers across the keyboard and gave Kitamiya the OK sign, thinking it was a typical way to put in the word.
The next time you write this character, Minami-Anta, write a little more neatly.
"Shut up, that I will read it quickly, that I will.
"Yes, yes, yes, the southern vote is ...... and first place is Amy's LBP, second place is my spring, summer, fall and winter, and third place is your challenger, Masaru.
"I love you.
Kaido and Minami, perhaps because they have similar tastes and preferences, named Katsu and Amelia.
In the current rankings, Amelia's LBP is first with five points, then Masaru's Challenger is second with four points, Kitamiya's Spring, Summer, Autumn and Winter is third with two points, and my S&S is fourth with one point.
As expected for Kaido, but surprisingly, the south vote did not increase.
This is Amy. First place is South's moonlight perch, second place is my spring, summer, fall and winter, and third place is Jiro's S&S.
There was a slight change in the standings here.
South has surpassed me and Kitamiya is now tied with Katsu.
This has become quite an interesting battle.
Admiring you, your fingers quickly tap the keyboard and give Kitamiya the OK sign.
"Let's go next, who is this? I'm not sure, but I'll go. First place is my Spring, Summer, Autumn and Winter, second place is the southern moonlight perch, and third place is ......... Kaido's Kaidan.
"Whoa! They're here! My time!
"Kaido-senpai is overexcited, that it is, and it's only a point away.
But now you're one point behind your seniors! Let's rewind from here!
Kaido seemed to be too happy to notice, but perhaps this was Katsu's vote.
He was relieved to see Kaido's joy.
All but Kaido seemed to have noticed this, but perhaps he felt it was wrong to overshadow his joy, or perhaps it was just Minami who yelled at him a little.
After the four of us have finished voting, Kitamiya has seven points in first place, South and Amelia have five points in second place, Katsu has four points in fourth place, I have two points in fifth place, and Kaido has one point in last place.
At this point, me and Kaido's idea is gone.
To make my plan pass, I would have to take first place from here on out, with no points for Kitamiya and small points for Amelia and the others.
The remaining vote is mine, so that won't happen anymore.
Kaido, knowing the results of the other one, knows that there is no chance.
I don't want to spoil your enthusiasm, so I let you know that I've finished typing by turning my attention to Kitamiya.
The next one is mine. First place is the perch under the moonlight in the south, second place is Jiro's S&S, and third place is Masaru's Challenger.
Kitamiya, realizing from the letters that it was his, read out the order easily.
Then I typed in the numbers as I was told, and at this stage I knew what my party's name had become because I knew the remaining paper was me, but I only smiled and told Kitamiya that I had finished typing.
By the look on my face, maybe some of them could have figured out what I became, but no one will say anything, because they'll know in the vote after this.
Last vote, but let's start reading from third place.
The last vote left in the box.
Kitamiya takes my vote and smiles as much as I do, as if he's been doing mental arithmetic, and reads from the third place, not the first place.
"Third place is your challenger, Masaru.
Kaido's hands are clasped and his head is down on the desk as if praying to God, even though there is no chance of an upset now.
Amelia and Minami are excitedly looking forward to the results, while Masaru is also looking at Kitamiya, perhaps looking forward to the results.
"The second place is...
It sounds like a drum roll, and I have to suck on a cigarette to suppress a giggle.
My spring, summer, fall, winter and winter (Hitotose).
However, in the case of Kitamiya, they did not waste any time and clearly announced their ranking as is.
At this point, Kitamiya has nine points. You have jumped to the top.
First place is the perch under the southern moon.
But soon that top will be painted over.
Jiro-san, it's over.
"Yeah, I'm done typing too.
He shook the cigarette in his mouth, hit the last enter key, and got the result.
Minami, Masaru, and Amelia were excitedly waiting for the result, while Kaido was lying on his desk, feeling burned out.
'I'll tell you the result,'
Kitamiya returned to his seat, and I, holding a cigarette in my mouth, stood up and announced the name of the party.
The name of my party is 'Moonlight Perch'.
The moment you announce this, the group that has been nameless all along will be named.
There we are, that we are!
"Congratulations! Minami!
"Well, I guess it's better than a group of spirits.
"Good for you, South.
"Ugh, my spirited troupe, my spirited troupe
They are pleased with it.
The first thing to do is to raise your hands high into the sky and congratulate Katsura and Amelia, while Kitamiya applauds and congratulates them for being good, albeit not as honestly as she would have liked.
There's a little guy who is shocked by the result, but after a while he revives and claps the same way.
I'll think of an emblem if I decide to do so, that I will! I've been up all night today, that is!
I even lit a cigarette in my hand, after applauding it in celebration.
And the cigarette tasted a little more delicious than usual.
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Deciding on a name might change your mood.
Well, I've got a plan. I'd like to start making decisions here.My idea of Seed & Sproud aka S&SKaido's idea KaidanMoonlight Perch which is the idea of the southSpring, Summer, Autumn, Winter Hitotose which is Kitamiya's ideaChallenger which is a win-win idea.Amelia's idea of the Legendary Brave Party, or LBPI've got six ideas.How do you decide?With a majority vote, I don't want to say never, but I think it will be a self-recommendation and it will be a mud-slinging contest. There's a chance that I'll get all the votes at once.Don't worry, no one else will be allowed in your kiai group but you. But I'm sure Kaido-san is right about the way things are going.It's a good thing that I didn't have to worry about it, but as you said earlier with Minami-chan, Kitamiya-chan's comments are terrible!"I think the ......... discussion will take a lot longer. Do you want to do a lottery?But it would be a shame to decide so soon.When it comes to narrowing it down, Kaido's majority decision or Kitamiya's lottery will come to mind.Through? Amelia is consoling the shocked Kaido as Kitamiya says, "I'm not going to guess, but I'm going to make a majority decision."It's going to be a little irregular, but we're going to have a majority decision with no guesswork.I see, if you're confident in your idea, does that mean you'll naturally get more votes?"Thanks for talking so fast, Kitamiya.Of course we don't discuss how to decide.I was thinking of a way to decide beforehand.Kitamiya immediately figured out the intention of the method I proposed and nodded in agreement.Kaido and Amelia, who have a question mark over their heads, look at each other and then ask what it means.Minami and Katsu seem to understand."The point is. Your idea is the one you think is best, so when it comes to a majority vote, you will of course choose your own. That would lead to a roundabout way. Then, if we forbid self-suggestion, you can vote for the one you think is the best plan of others. And we will repeat the process.What do we do if we are left with two ideas at the end, that is?You are forced to vote for both, that you have no choice, that you have no choice.I'm sorry, but we'll have to use a non-personal vote then.But since we're a party of six, it could split the vote, right?We'll even try not to."Is it ingenuity?It's a natural consequence of Amelia's point.With a majority vote of six, there's a good chance of an even vote.If we took a majority vote, two against two, we might well end up with two against two.Since this would lead to a parallel line, I put my notepad, ballpoint pen, and box on the table.It's a nondescript piece of equipment.The notepad was a memo pad where each sheet was torn off like a daily calendar, and the ballpoint pen was just an ordinary, ordinary hundred-yen piece of paper.The box is also a candy box that I got as a gift the other day.Write the first three places on the note and vote for the box. First place gets three points, second place gets two points, third place gets one point, and the one with the highest total points will be our party name."Oh!That doesn't bother me!That sounds manageable. I'm good.I'm good at it too, that I am... Well, this is the moment to see where my naming sense ranks, that I am."It's okay, it's going to be okay.There were no particular objections, and it was decided to go ahead.There is a probability that all the points will be equal, but the probability of that happening is much lower than it would be normally.Each of you takes a piece of paper from your notepads and grabs a ballpoint pen.Just as a reminder to each person who starts wondering who to put how many points to.Just so you know, a guess is an invalid point."Hi!"Wow, I know."Yes, that I do.I know."Yes.Now that I've paid attention, it's my turn.I can't say my name, so I'll think about the name of the party I might mention.First, by process of elimination, I'm going to leave out Kaidan's Kaidan.I'm Jiro Tanaka of Kaidan, and I'm embarrassed to introduce myself in my mind.If I were to keep my two candidates, my personal favorites, Kitamiya's Spring, Summer, Autumn and Winter Hitotose and the perch under the moon in the south, would be my choice.That would mean dropping either Katsu's Challenger or Amelia's LBP.This time, in all seriousness, I'm going with the winner.I don't mind Amelia's idea, from a sounding point of view, but I'm going to go with the winner.That leaves three candidates, and the rest are in order.I looked up and looked around to see what the other guys were doing and saw that each of them had a variety of problems.Kaido is worried about his head so much that it makes you wonder where you need to worry so much.Kitamiya puts her hand on her chin and drinks a cup of tea with a serious expression of distress as she takes a break from time to time.To write or not to write, Katsura is worried about whether or not to write.You'll find Minami and Amelia, who may have already finished writing, talking at a volume that doesn't interfere across the sofa.You're going to be able to find out what you're going to do with it.I, too, struggled a bit afterwards, but after struggling, I quickly decided.Fold the paper into the box and vote."Kaido-senpai, not yet?It's only senior citizens now, that it is."I just want to wait a little bit longer. I'm trying to figure out how to get the team to the point where they're chosen."Okay, okay, don't waste your time with me, I have to get into the dungeon this afternoon, so get on with it.If you look at the clock at Kitamiya's suggestion, the hands of the clock were pointing at eleven o'clock.Considering the vote counting process that was to follow, Kaido certainly didn't have time to think.Sorry to Kaido for sweat dripping down his forehead and thinking so hard.Kaido, five more minutes."Oh no!"?Set a time limit, during which each person is free to spend.Where did you vote, Karen?"You shouldn't say that, Amy. That's for later.I'm sure Kitamiya is looking forward to it the most, that she is."You're just as interested in the same thing. We get to choose our names, so why wouldn't I be interested?That's true, that it is, but I'm confident in my vote this time, that I am!The girls begin to talk in batches.It's only a short time, but there's enough time to chat.I take out a cigarette from my breast pocket to smoke a cigarette.What name do you think Jiro-san will be?"Hmm?Which name will be, or .........It's also because Katsura spoke to me, and without lighting a fire, I shook my finger and let my thoughts wander to answer Katsura's question: ........."I honestly have no idea.Is that so?But I didn't understand.He tilts his head curiously and laughs as I tell him what I think.In my life, the guys here are all too unique and unpredictable. It's more difficult to predict who will get in where than it is to predict an attack. Maybe it'll go against all expectations and it'll be that guy from Kaido.It would be interesting to see that."Well, to be honest, I'm not worried about that because I'm willing to take any name."Which one is good?Yeah, partly because we've all decided, but also because we've been working together, noisily, for some time now. I think I trust you. That's the name they picked. I don't care.To a stunned Katsura, is it okay to be a challenger? And as I'm laughing, I feel a glance from behind me.What's up with you guys?Well, that's the leader of a father-to-be, that it is. I'm just wondering if I'm nostalgic, that I am.I don't mean that in depth, yeah, I mean that in depth.Jirou, that was a very nice thing to say!You can find a lot of people who have been in the same boat for a long time."It's itty bitty, senpai!You're going to have to get your shit together.Kaido, who reacted with an overreaction, though not with much effort because of the surprise attack, is slightly teary-eyed, rubbing his clapped hands and berating me.Regardless of such a look, I collect the box with Kaido's vote and begin to open it.I'm running out of time, so let's get going, Kitamiya.Okay.I open my computer and open the spreadsheet.The first thing that comes up is a screen that shows you at a glance how many and which order is in which order for the first prep.Let's start with Mr. Kaido's guy who kept me waiting."A public execution?"It's your fault for keeping me waiting, keep me posted.I don't suspect fraud, but Kitamiya is the one who does a good job at times like this, so I left the vote counting to her.Kitamiya quickly reached for the ballot box and quickly opened it.Kaido-san's vote is for Katsu-kun's Challenger in first place, Amie's LBP in second place, and Jiro's S&S in third place."Copy that.I ran my fingers across the keyboard and gave Kitamiya the OK sign, thinking it was a typical way to put in the word.The next time you write this character, Minami-Anta, write a little more neatly."Shut up, that I will read it quickly, that I will."Yes, yes, yes, the southern vote is ...... and first place is Amy's LBP, second place is my spring, summer, fall and winter, and third place is your challenger, Masaru."I love you.Kaido and Minami, perhaps because they have similar tastes and preferences, named Katsu and Amelia.In the current rankings, Amelia's LBP is first with five points, then Masaru's Challenger is second with four points, Kitamiya's Spring, Summer, Autumn and Winter is third with two points, and my S&S is fourth with one point.As expected for Kaido, but surprisingly, the south vote did not increase.This is Amy. First place is South's moonlight perch, second place is my spring, summer, fall and winter, and third place is Jiro's S&S.There was a slight change in the standings here.South has surpassed me and Kitamiya is now tied with Katsu.This has become quite an interesting battle.Admiring you, your fingers quickly tap the keyboard and give Kitamiya the OK sign."Let's go next, who is this? I'm not sure, but I'll go. First place is my Spring, Summer, Autumn and Winter, second place is the southern moonlight perch, and third place is ......... Kaido's Kaidan."Whoa!They're here!My time!"Kaido-senpai is overexcited, that it is, and it's only a point away.But now you're one point behind your seniors!Let's rewind from here!Kaido seemed to be too happy to notice, but perhaps this was Katsu's vote.He was relieved to see Kaido's joy.All but Kaido seemed to have noticed this, but perhaps he felt it was wrong to overshadow his joy, or perhaps it was just Minami who yelled at him a little.After the four of us have finished voting, Kitamiya has seven points in first place, South and Amelia have five points in second place, Katsu has four points in fourth place, I have two points in fifth place, and Kaido has one point in last place.At this point, me and Kaido's idea is gone.To make my plan pass, I would have to take first place from here on out, with no points for Kitamiya and small points for Amelia and the others.The remaining vote is mine, so that won't happen anymore.Kaido, knowing the results of the other one, knows that there is no chance.I don't want to spoil your enthusiasm, so I let you know that I've finished typing by turning my attention to Kitamiya.The next one is mine. First place is the perch under the moonlight in the south, second place is Jiro's S&S, and third place is Masaru's Challenger.Kitamiya, realizing from the letters that it was his, read out the order easily.Then I typed in the numbers as I was told, and at this stage I knew what my party's name had become because I knew the remaining paper was me, but I only smiled and told Kitamiya that I had finished typing.By the look on my face, maybe some of them could have figured out what I became, but no one will say anything, because they'll know in the vote after this.Last vote, but let's start reading from third place.The last vote left in the box.Kitamiya takes my vote and smiles as much as I do, as if he's been doing mental arithmetic, and reads from the third place, not the first place."Third place is your challenger, Masaru.Kaido's hands are clasped and his head is down on the desk as if praying to God, even though there is no chance of an upset now.Amelia and Minami are excitedly looking forward to the results, while Masaru is also looking at Kitamiya, perhaps looking forward to the results."The second place is...It sounds like a drum roll, and I have to suck on a cigarette to suppress a giggle.My spring, summer, fall, winter and winter Hitotose.However, in the case of Kitamiya, they did not waste any time and clearly announced their ranking as is.At this point, Kitamiya has nine points. You have jumped to the top.First place is the perch under the southern moon.But soon that top will be painted over.Jiro-san, it's over."Yeah, I'm done typing too.He shook the cigarette in his mouth, hit the last enter key, and got the result.Minami, Masaru, and Amelia were excitedly waiting for the result, while Kaido was lying on his desk, feeling burned out.'I'll tell you the result,'Kitamiya returned to his seat, and I, holding a cigarette in my mouth, stood up and announced the name of the party.The name of my party is 'Moonlight Perch'.The moment you announce this, the group that has been nameless all along will be named.There we are, that we are!"Congratulations!Minami!"Well, I guess it's better than a group of spirits."Good for you, South."Ugh, my spirited troupe, my spirited troupeThey are pleased with it.The first thing to do is to raise your hands high into the sky and congratulate Katsura and Amelia, while Kitamiya applauds and congratulates them for being good, albeit not as honestly as she would have liked.There's a little guy who is shocked by the result, but after a while he revives and claps the same way.I'll think of an emblem if I decide to do so, that I will!I've been up all night today, that is!I even lit a cigarette in my hand, after applauding it in celebration.And the cigarette tasted a little more delicious than usual.Word of the DayDeciding on a name might change your mood.
