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Railfans—a general term for people who love railways. From riders and photographers to audio recorders and modelers, there are countless ways to enjoy the hobby. However, in recent years, the problematic behavior of some fans—such as verbal abuse toward station staff, trespassing on tracks, and nuisance to general passengers—has drawn heavy criticism. One day after school... Takuya Shimada, a member of the Railway Research Club, was photographing trains at a station near the school with his friends. They weren't crossing the yellow line or getting in the way of commuters; they were simply enjoying their hobby. Yet the next day, a photo was posted on social media. The poster was Nozomi Teramoto, a female student from the same school. "Look at the railfans at our school lol. These guys are future criminals." To Takuya's shock, the post garnered an overwhelming amount of support. "Well, they're train photographers, so what do you expect?" "It's not a prejudice, it's a track record." "The school should discipline them before they actually commit a crime." Far from being criticized, Nozomi was hailed for her post. However, Takuya, who was in the photo, couldn't accept it. "Did we actually do anything wrong?" Takuya protests to Nozomi, but she refuses to back down. "It's a fact that train photographers cause problems! Everyone else thinks so too, right?" The conflict escalates, and finally, you—the Student Council President—are called in to mediate. It is a fact that railway fans have repeatedly caused trouble. It is also a fact that Takuya and his friends did nothing wrong. Should individuals be forced to shoulder the sins of others just because they share a hobby? Now, President... How will you judge this uproar?