Practical Teaching: A Guide to the Training of a Humanoid Succubus

"why?"

Although he had a feeling that Dongfang Yi would give this kind of answer, Ichinose still couldn't help but ask.

"Because that's the setting." Dongfang Yi raised his eyebrows proudly. "Think about it, Ichinose, under what circumstances can the company be completely full of people?"

"..."

“The answer is that companies that would lose money if they recruited even one candidate.”

"Then why do companies still hold interviews in this situation?" Ichinose discovered a blind spot.

"It's better to be prepared. Interviews only cost a few dollars, and the company doesn't have to pay for travel expenses. What's more, all the applicants are human resources reserves. Record them so that if the company becomes short of staff one day in the future, we can immediately replenish manpower, right?" Dongfang Yi spread his hands. "But as long as it remains a company with a full staff, even if Ichinose is perfect, they won't want her."

"But companies have recruitment standards, right? Even if they refuse, they have to give a reason." Ichinose was a little unconvinced.

"Reasons? Let me think about it." Dongfang Yi rubbed his chin. "Ahem, Ichinose, you have long hair, which doesn't fit the company's capable corporate culture. You're an unmarried woman with an unstable life, and the company needs more stable talent. You stepped into the interview room with your left foot, which is disrespectful to the interviewer..."

"So, unfortunately, I have to tell you, Ms. Ichinose, that you failed the interview."

"This is too much of a bully!" Ichinose, who had put himself in the situation, was a little angry.

"But they don't lack people, no matter how ridiculous their excuse is." Dongfang Yi said with a smile, "But if you knew the purpose of this company before the interview, wouldn't you be fooled?"

"So often, only when we understand the intentions behind the various parties involved can we understand the event itself."

Dongfang Yi's ulterior motive became clear: "Now, let's use the upcoming interview of the Student Union as an example to analyze the intentions of each party, how about that?"

"The purpose of the student union? No problem." Ichinose felt that this question was not difficult, and she was eager to try.

"Then first, please think about why you are taking the interview, Ichinose, and why the student council needs an interview."

"I want to hone my abilities so that I can better help those in need by joining the student council." Ichinose had no doubt about her purpose: "The student council recruits new members because they need fresh blood."

"Yes, we need people. Spring goes and autumn comes, new students enroll, and old students graduate, but the student union has to stay here forever. The school needs the student union to approve the funding of clubs and manage students' daily behavior. The student union needs new blood to avoid any mistakes in the management and inheritance of the student union one day."

Dongfang Yi continued his analysis: "But when it comes to recruiting new students, do the interests of everyone in the student union agree?"

"Eh?" Ichinose continued to think, "They should all be consistent."

"Really?" Dongfang Yi remained noncommittal. "Let's assume their goals are the same, but things come in different sizes and priorities. Even if the goal is the same, the driving force behind it is different for different people."

"Take the student council president, Horikita Manabu, and the vice president, Minami Masaru, for example. Ichinose, who do you think will be more committed to this recruitment?"

"The student council president is directly responsible for recruiting new members, so I think it will be Horikita-senpai."

"Wrong answer. It's Nanyun Masa, who is basically scheduled to be the next student council president."

Ichinose frowned slightly, very confused.

"Never mind, I'll explain and you'll understand. First-years are new to the student council and need to learn the ropes. Second-years handle specific matters and are the backbone of the council. Third-years, on the other hand, are on the verge of graduation and moving on to higher education, so they won't be focusing their energy primarily on council affairs."

"That's true, but what does that have to do with how much effort you put into it?"

Ichinose felt like he was about to grasp something, but he hadn't caught it yet.

Dongfang Yi raised an eyebrow. "Don't you understand? In other words, although Horikita Manabu is in charge of the overall situation, the people who do the work are mainly the second-year students of the student council. And once the student council changes leadership and Nan Yun takes over, who will be the ones who will have to work hard?"

Ichinose suddenly realized: "We are first-year students."

"So, in order for the next student council to function properly, Nagumo Masaru is the one who must recruit new members. Now, Ichinose-san, do you think my answer is correct?"

"I was wrong. Higashikata-san is really amazing." Ichinose calmly accepted his defeat.

"Remember our bet?"

"Remember, Higashi-san thought Horikita-san wouldn't admit any first-year students." Ichinose finished speaking and began to seriously consider Higashi-san's meaning again. "But I still don't understand why Higashi-san thought so. Judging from the purpose, shouldn't the student council president want new students to join the most?"

"Because the reasoning I told you at the time was missing a crucial link. That is—the rules concealed by the school." Dongfang Yi raised an eyebrow and began to act as a riddler. "And without this link, no one can see the truth of the incident itself."

"But I'll let you in on a little bit." Dongfang Yi leaned close to her ear and lowered his voice, "Ichinose-san, do you think this school is really that kind? Just by enrolling, you can enjoy the benefits of further studies and career choices provided by the school?"

"What?!"

Ichinose's mind was slightly shaken, and the details that he had overlooked because he was busy helping his classmates and the student council interviews suddenly flooded into his mind, but the scene was too complicated and trivial, and he could not see the truth for a while.

"It seems you've realized something. If you want to know more clearly, come find me after the interview." Dongfang Yi returned to his original sitting position and glanced at the sleeping Sakura inconspicuously: "My room number is 606. I don't plan to go out this afternoon."

"What exactly does Touhou-san want to say..." Ichinose was obviously a little uneasy.

"Hush." ​​Dongfang Yi raised his index finger at the corner of his lips. "I'm just telling Ichinose one thing here. It's said that since the school was founded, every student council president has basically enjoyed those benefits."

"Eh?!"

"Shocked, huh? Then factor this into your reasoning and reason out the reasons for my judgment. Let me see your talent." Dongfang Yi handed a pen and paper to the girl.

He immediately stood up, tiptoed to the other side of the table, put his coat on Sakura, and put a few pieces of toilet paper under the girl's cherry-colored lips.

Used to collect any saliva that may appear.

Ichinose sat there, lost in thought, and began to lay out all the clues given by Dongfang Yi.

Further education and employment benefits, Horikita Student Council President, Student Council recruitment, Horikita Suzune, Vice President Minami Miyabi, the goals of each party...

After a long while, she raised her head and looked at Dongfang Yi who had returned to his seat with burning eyes:

"Higashida-san believes that the student council president wants to give the position to Horikita Suzune-san because of the school's benefits. Therefore, since Horikita-san doesn't participate, he wants to exclude all first-year students to reduce her competition. Is that correct?"

"Not bad, except for some omissions due to your ignorance, it's basically the same."

"But I still don't understand. Since Vice President Nanyun is the next student council president and the one who needs the first-year students the most, would he really allow the student council president to act like this?"

"Have you forgotten? Ichinose, the student council is based on appointments."

"Nomination... I see. As a junior, Vice President Nagumo needs the Student Council President to nominate her to become the next Student Council President, so there's no way to stop her." Ichinose spoke rapidly. "But that's also illogical, isn't it? If it's a nomination system, wouldn't it just require Horikita Suzune to join the Student Council, and then Vice President Nagumo would nominate her directly?"

"People's hearts, Ichinose, you've overlooked them." Dongfang Yi tapped his chest. "When there are three or more people working together, everyone will know who works hard, diligently, and effectively."

"The same goes for the student union. As the student union president, you always have to nominate a candidate that everyone agrees on. Otherwise, you won't be able to convince everyone."

"I can't convince the public..." Ichinose repeated his words unconsciously.

"Remember? The big villain I was talking about?"

[Nangumi Miyabi will only recruit one person from among those who were rejected by Horikita Manabu, and definitely no more than two people.]

[And that person will only be a hardworking, dedicated, and capable freshman who can handle all the affairs of the first grade.]

Judging from Nanyun's reputation, I think he would be inclined to recruit beautiful women.

Ichinose-san, to be honest, I think you might end up being that idiot.

At this moment, Ichinose's heart was gripped tightly, and her brain began to work at high speed -

The student council president wants Horikita Suzune to be elected, so he will refuse to admit new students.

If there are two or more people working together besides Horikita Suzune, they will not agree with this arrangement that is purely selfish and may become an obstacle for the student council president to appoint a successor.

So due to Horikita's influence, Nanyun Masaru will only choose one.

The easiest person to control!

The more she thought about it, the more she felt that Dongfang Yi's reasoning was quite feasible!

The girl was confused for a moment, her chest trembling slightly. She tried hard to find the flaw in Dongfang Yi's thinking.

"Calm down, Ichinose. Remember what I said? Only by staying calm can you see through the lies. Don't panic like this."

Dongfang Yi handed her another piece of white paper.

Ichinose suppressed her inner anxiety and began to write on the paper again:

People's hearts, resistance, affairs, inheritance...

Without even looking up, she asked, "If the student council president rejects everyone, how will he get Horikita Suzune into the student council?"

"I think after Horikita Manabu graduates or steps down, Nangumo Masa will be responsible for recruiting her."

"Will the Vice President definitely act this way?"

"There's only one first-year laborer. Ichinose, do you think the next student council will be short of people? If so, wouldn't it be welcome for someone to volunteer to join?" Dongfang Yi said with a smile, "As long as the remaining guys who haven't joined the club are no more capable than Horikita Suzune, that's fine. Besides, by then, I guess no one will want to join the student council anymore."

"Can the student council president guarantee the success of this plan?"

"There's no such thing as a guaranteed success plan. But they can try to increase the chances of success, right?"

"How to do it?"

"Wouldn't it be enough to make Horikita Manabu more valuable to Nanyunya than that wicked freshman? Or, maybe we could win over the other second-year students and have them help us." Dongfang Yi said calmly, "Then, it would just be bullying a powerless subordinate. What's the problem?"

The pen in Ichinose's hand drew a line of ink in the blank area.

Although she knew that this was just Dongfang Yi's reasoning, she was still shaken in her heart.

"Higashigashi-san," Ichinose's hand holding the pen couldn't stop shaking. She forced a smile at Dongfang Yi and said, "I kind of regret meeting you today."

"Oh, really? Then I'll wait for you to come and thank me after the interview." Dongfang Yi didn't care.

"Do you really think so?"

"Didn't I tell you?" Dongfang Yi pointed at the word 'purpose' he had written on his notebook. "When you see through their purpose, you can ignore their lies."

Ichinose paused, "So what's Higashikata-san's goal?"

"Help my dear friend." Dongfang Yi said with a smile, "Fulfill my wish to make a close friend. Don't you want to join the student union?"

The girl was silent. She wanted to join the student union,

But...if the student union is really like this, is there any point in joining it?

Dongfang Yi gently waved his hand in front of her: "Are you hesitating?"

"Yes." Ichinose closed his eyes, his chest trembling slightly: "I suddenly... forget it."

"Don't be disturbed by external things, Ichinose." Dongfang Yi stretched out a finger and shook it in front of her eyes. "Before something happens, even the most meticulous reasoning is still just speculation, so relax."

"I can't let it go." The energetic girl didn't know how to face the sin yet, so she could only force a smile.

"There's no need to worry. In my opinion, Ichinose is excellent. She excels academically, has excellent organizational skills, and is warm, cheerful, and generous." Dongfang Yi consoled him. "Of all the students I know, there's no one more suitable to be a student council member than Ichinose."

"Dongfang-san, are you trying to comfort me?"

"Not really, because I'm telling the truth." Dongfang Yi collected all the books and piled them up. "Ichinose only needs to remember one thing."

"Eh?"

"If this was a student council interview and there wasn't any shady dealings, Ichinose would have definitely passed. And if Ichinose was rejected for some insane reason, then it's exactly what I suspected." Dongfang Yi pulled out a recorder and whispered, "I don't think a mere student council president is qualified to judge you. So, please don't let some garbage put you down. Here."

Is this Higashikata-san's true purpose? Ichinose suddenly felt warm.

"I'll remember this carefully. What is this?"

"A recorder is a prop used to record conversations. This is the switch. Turn it on before the interview." Dongfang Yi winked at her. "Remember to turn it off after you leave the Student Union building."

"Why after leaving the building?"

"How should I put it? After these few days of understanding, I'm increasingly convinced that Ichinose will be found by Nanyun after he refuses." Dongfang Yi shrugged and cast his Detective Eye on Ichinose. "So, I want to hear how he'll deceive you, and gain some insights along the way."

Ichinose: "I have a feeling you're using me as a guinea pig."

"It's okay, little white mouse. I've already put on armor for you. Go and defeat those two cunning mice. Come on, I'm rooting for you." Dongfang Yi quickly packed up his things and winked at the holy beauty.

"I have to take Sakura back to rest. I'll cook dinner myself, so please be sure to come."

"Also, remember my house number, 606, don't get the wrong one."