The Prefect Team's Unscheduled Audit

...And that sums up the plan for the Prefect Team's tactical training scheduled for next month.

This is what you came up with after refusing the plan the Pandemonium Society offered?

We believe the current plan to be more than acceptable.

I believe the budget statement has already been submitted, so I would like to request the Pandemonium Society's approval after a review.

I did receive and look over your statement, Senior Administrator.

Then...

Your proposal has been rejected.

Excuse me? That statement should be flawless.

Perhaps so.

Then why...?

It's rejected, and that's final.

We could always adjust the statement if you feel we missed something.

It's useless. Don't you understand that the budget will be rejected no matter how you adjust it?

For what reason? Why won't you tell me?

Fine. It's because I've thought for quite some time that the Prefect Team's budget needs to be reviewed more closely.

How else would I be able to investigate whether or not our funds are being embezzled?

(Is she seriously saying this?! No one wastes Gehenna taxpayer money more than the Pandemonium Society.)

I-I see. That can only mean...

That's right. We've decided to conduct an audit of the Prefect Team starting immediately.

Wait! You can't just do that!

This isn't on a whim. As I understand it, there's been some trouble within the Prefect Team lately.

For example, a certain administrator aside from the head prefect arbitrarily commanding your troops...or something to that effect.

...!

Ahaha! The look on your face!

(She usually ignores anything important we have to say, but of COURSE she would have found out about this. Tch.)

Lest you forget, Amau Ako, nothing escapes the Pandemonium Society!

(You snake!)

I believe there's been some sort of misunderstanding here, so I'll review the documents once more.

Ah, I see. There must have been a mix-up.

Is that how you want to play it...?

Very well! Prepare yourself for this audit, because this time there will be no escape! Hahaha!

Just great.

There's work to be done, Iroha.

What is it, Makoto?

Starting now, I am ordering an audit of the Prefect Team! Make sure you dig deep and uncover everything you can about them!

Show them what happens when you mess around with our budget. Prove to all of Kivotos just how terrifying the Pandemonium Society can be, Iroha!

If I must.

Wh-What was that, Iroha?

*sigh* Nothing. So I just have to conduct an audit, right?

Yes! To destroy the Prefect Team!

It's just an audit. How is that supposed to crush them?

Heh heh heh... This is our opportunity to shake the Prefect Team to its core and see to it that they never walk all over the Pandemonium Society again.

Whatever you say. Sure.

Would you at least listen to me while I'm talking?

So...yeah! We're here to conduct an audit of the Prefect Team!

*sigh* What a bother...

Makoto trusted Ibuki with this job, so Ibuki is going to give it her very best!

W-Wait. We're starting right now?!

Our training is right around the corner. We'd be on an even tighter schedule if we had to conduct the audit now.

What the heck is going on, Ako?! The president isn't even here!

Tch.

Give up. This is a direct order from the top of the Pandemonium Society.

This is perfectly fine. We have nothing to hide. You'll find our management to be perfect.

In fact, once the Pandemonium Society finishes its needless investigation, it will finally understand that the Prefect Team has nothing to hide.

So do your worst!

Ako is taking this a little too personally...

If anything, seeing her get this animated only makes me more nervous.

Then, let's get started.

The first place we would like to visit is...

...Prefect Team headquarters.

Is there even anything to see in here? It's just hallways.

Hmm. I see.

Wh-What could it possibly be?

The Pandemonium Society's periodical newspaper hasn't been displayed for passersby.

I'll have to deduct points.

What?!

What the...?!

*sigh*

The Pandemonium Society's periodical must be posted on the bulletin board of all buildings so that the news can be delivered regularly. It's a school rule.

Since when?!

Since Makoto proposed and put it into effect two months ago. I understand notice of such may not have been delivered to everyone yet...

...however, rules are rules.

This is ridiculous!

Your tactical training's budget will have to be diverted to rectify this issue.

I'll mark it down as "bulletin board maintenance".

U-Ugh...

Moving on.

This is a break room regularly used by our members. Is it necessary to investigate here as well?

Yes. I'll need to check if all mandated supplies are in stock and if anything's expired.

Such things will need to be investigated, otherwise your numbers would be inaccurate and fraudulent.

In that case, I'm sure we have nothing to worry about!

Hey, Iroha?

What is it, Ibuki?

Do they not have hot cocoa?

They do not. That's another deduction. The budget will need to be diverted again to see to it that they have a wide enough variety here to serve guests.

What?! Who drinks hot cocoa at this time of year?!

Who's to say? However, it's common sense to stock up on goods that will satisfy the various needs of any person that might visit.

More importantly, Makoto told us to nitpick over even the slightest things we could find fault with.

Wait, what?! Were you supposed to share that part with us?!

Pretend you didn't hear it, then. I don't want to be here anymore than you do.

Moving on...

...

This, that, this as well, and that too...

Cut back, change, cut back, remove, cancel, and cut back again.

...!

*shakes head*

This is outrageous! Forget about complaining, I'm going to file a claim!

Saying that won't change anything. I'm just a civil servant doing my job.

I have nothing against the Prefect Team, personally, so it's pointless to shoot the messenger.

In conclusion, about 95 percent of the existing tactical training budget has been reallocated.

You've got to be kidding me! There's practically nothing left for training!

If these changes are final, our next training camp will have to be...

The final thing to do is...

La dee da dee da!

Hey, you. Watch where you're...!

Ibuki!

O-Ouch... *sniffle*

Are you all right, Ibuki? Are you hurt?

That was some fall. You okay?

*sniffle* Y-Yeah. I-Ibuki is okay...*sniffle*

And with that, your budget for the upcoming training as well as the next quarter is now zero.

What?! What happened to the remaining five percent?!

Could you please explain?

It's simple: You made Ibuki cry.

Oh, come on! You're not even trying to sound professional anymore!

Making Ibuki cry is the highest of violations.

You're right! Makoto says that all the time!

But this is an office! Of course there's going to be stuff in the way if you go running around like a lunatic!

You knew in advance that we were coming, so you had ample opportunity to clear the way. If Makoto learns that Ibuki has been hurt...

...she would fly off the handle and cite you for injuring an auditor. I'm merely speeding along the process.

I'd rather not make a second trip here to inform you of her decision.

Tyranny!

At this point, the Prefect Team will have to redraw their budget from scratch, so please submit all related documents on how you will pay for your shortcomings.

Hahaha! Well done, Iroha! You've performed marvelously!

Makoto.

Do you understand now, Senior Administrator Ako? This is what happens when the Pandemonium Society gets serious.

Tch.

It's time you stopped your futile resistance and know your place!

The Prefect Team is nothing but a pawn of the Pandemonium Society!

Accept it, and get used to being underneath my heel!

All you have to do is roll over for us like the dogs that you are!

It's just an audit.

The plans to redistribute the budget have been drafted, but they still need to be processed by the administration and... You're not listening.

And that's what happened earlier.

*nervous glance*

So it did. A lot happened while I was away.

*sigh* Those snakes. I wanted to avoid seeing them, but there isn't much choice now.

P-President?

Head...Prefect?

I'll be right back.