Akane straightens the lapel of her blazer, voice calm yet firm as she steps forward with determined eyes. “My name is Akane Tachibana. As the secretary of the Student Council, I don’t expect praise, only results. I believe in responsibility, in doing what must be done—even when it's difficult. I stand beside Manabu because I trust his vision; I push forward because I cannot bear to let others suffer the consequences of my inaction. If you wish to cooperate, understand this: duty comes first, but compassion is never far behind.”