Masanori gave a small smile at Nanase's wistful gaze, it was a far cry from the up-tight show she had been running up to that point. However that wistful gaze left as quickly as it came, leaving Masanori on the receiving end of a pointed, serious stare. The next comment she made was to be expected.......... Except for that wicked curveball at the end. 

[b][i]"I don't intend to prod but I wont stand for the student body being disturbed. Tensions run high enough on the first day."[/i][/b]

Masanori couldn't help it, he tried but not even his most assertive act of willpower could stop his normally controlled face from breaking into a gleeful grin as he laughed uncontrollably. "Hahahahaha, ahahahaha!" By this point the detective was nearly bent over laughing, his eyes starting to tear up. Finally though, after a few minutes he seemed to regain some amount of composure, his laughs dying down as he slowly stood up. Masanori wiped tears from his eyes, that grin still plastered to his face. "Oh wow, sorry I don't mean to laugh but that was priceless. The way you said that just..." The grin faded somewhat as the detective gained a wistful look of his own, his grey eyes examining every corner of the gymnasium around them. "This school has stood for 20 years you know, I grew up here. It's like my second home." His gaze refocused on Nanase. "Heck, I was student council president, like you. For two years!" His wistful look turned to a small smile and his normally cold gray eyes had a bit of warmth and glee to them. "So, forgive my little outburst, I really didn't mean to laugh. It was just such an unexpected comment." 

Masanori's gaze turned to something behind Nanase, similar to what Raijin did earlier. "Well, it looks like the ceremony's about ready to start........" He squinted for a moment, brows furrowed in concentration. "Yup, alright. I've gotta go tell Yoshi to start letting kids in." Masanori turned and started to walk away, however after a few steps he stopped and, giving a grin over his shoulder said. "Good luck with that speech Madame President."
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Mr. Akida finally allowed students to file in and be awed by the sight of the gaudy decorations. The colors on the chairs were unique to a specific classroom, 2-2 was blue, 2-1 was yellow, 1-3 was orange and so on. And so all students were seated based on their classroom. The teachers were all lined up off to either side, giving them a good view of the auditorium.

Once everyone was seated the doors were closed and the lights went out, leaving everyone assembled in almost complete darkness. Only the very, very dim light of the high up paper lanterns provided any form of light. A click resounded as a brilliantly bright light shone on the center of the stage, revealing Principle Satoru in his plain black suit, dark, sharp edged sunglasses adorning his face. He stood tall, regal almost. Raijin Satoru snapped his fingers, giving the cue for a couple students with electric instruments off to the side to begin playing. Electric guitar riffs and the pounding of drums sounded throughout the auditorium as lights began flashing all over the stage. 

The principle began casually walking toward the front of the stage where a microphone stand awaited him. As he passed flares began to ignite behind him, illuminating the already bright stage even further. Finally he arrived at the mic stand, where he merely held out his arms, the signal for the music and lights to cease. Once they did he removed his sunglasses and tossed them off away, taking the microphone from the stand and donning a brilliant smile. 

"Welcome, one and all, to Satoru Academy. For 20 years this school has educated the young men and women of the future. For 20 years have I watched so many students come and learn, then go on to fulfill their dreams. And I am proud of each and every one of them." His voice was warm, like a father boasting of his child's exploits. "You all have so much potential, literally nothing is out of your grasp. Now, some would say it's a principles job to keep his students in line and run his administration with authority, and dignity. This is true, however it is also my responsibility to allow you to grow and find who you are. I, no, we the faculty, will always be here to help. We are here to provide you with whatever you may need to pursue your dreams. And so I welcome all you new students, and I welcome all of you returning students. Welcome, to my family, to your family."

With that he replaced the microphone and took a step back. "And now ladies and gentlemen, give a roaring round of applause, for your Student Council President, Nanase Suzu!" With that Raijin looked over to the backstage area, where Suzu had been told to wait, and gave a come here motion with his hand before clapping with the rest of the auditorium.