CHAPTER 405: CHAPTER 402: JOINING THE SOCIETY WAR

"I think... we’re already in our second year of high school... even if Hayakawa wants to join the Calligraphy Club, she won’t learn much... After all, we’re almost exam candidates now..." Tsukimi Sakurazawa coughed lightly and said, "Of course, the Calligraphy Club isn’t my one-man show... If Shirakawa has any opinions, you can also speak up."

"Shirakawa... Shirakawa?"

The ’whimpering monster’ secretly glared at him, as if warning or annoyed about something. Shirakawa Sawahei felt a bit odd under her gaze.

If Tsukimi wants to refuse, just refuse. Why go around in circles and seek my consent? You can still reject Little Arrogant by having others vote.

Like the Black Hearted Lolita... oh no, judging by her look, she probably doesn’t dare to mess with her sister for a while... No need to mention Little Transparent, with her personality, she definitely can’t say no to others joining the club...

So, does this mean... I’m really the only person left in the Calligraphy Club to rely on?

The pressure is gradually shifting to me... Is it possible that Tsukimi Sakurazawa and I are teaming up to fight the Boss now?

"Well... I think..." The silent ’slacking girl’ suddenly cleared her throat and began, "Even though we’re in our second year, joining the Calligraphy Club shouldn’t affect our studies..."

Shirakawa Sawahei and Hayakawa Kashi glanced at Ise Yu Yuzhijin at the same time, then looked at each other again, neither saying a word.

The ’whimpering monster’ wore a betrayed expression, and cute little Ise Yu looked down sheepishly, not daring to meet Tsukimi Sakurazawa’s eyes...

It’s not that I meant to betray you, nor did I want to help a potential rival... Sakurazawa-chan, your words dashed my hopes of joining the club... I was planning to submit my application recently. If I use this reason to refuse Hayakawa, then I won’t be able to spend more time with Shirakawa in the club!

Sorry, Sakurazawa-chan! I’ll make it up to you in other ways! I’ll treat you to crepes once I join the club!

The situation instantly shifted from two against one, to two against one and a half. Suddenly, Hayakawa Kashi gained a weak ally, but didn’t seem to be emotionally affected, only smiling at Shirakawa Sawahei, as if waiting for his choice.

"Uh... Doesn’t Hayakawa have any other clubs?"

Shirakawa Sawahei tried to change the topic, seeking a breakthrough.

"Never joined any. So now I want to find one, to deal with school."

"..."

Since she managed without a club before, why the sudden need now? Isn’t this school supposed to require every student to join a club? Saying it’s for the well-being of all students... So why is Hayakawa Kashi allowed to skip clubs for two years?

The Black Hearted Lolita sneaked a glance at him, her face full of yearning, as if pleading with Shirakawa Sawahei not to let the ’Evil Woman’ into the Calligraphy Club’s only pure land...

Don’t let her in! If she comes in, I won’t have a good time anymore! Pretty boy! If you dare let that black-hearted woman in today... I... I...

I won’t talk to you anymore!

Honestly, if Shirakawa Sawahei could hear the little lolita’s inner voice, he might decide instantly, resolving any indecision.

Not talking to me? Why didn’t you say so earlier!

"Hayakawa... have you ever practiced calligraphy?" Shirakawa Sawahei thought for a moment, deciding to formally and gently reject Little Arrogant’s club application.

Not refusing isn’t an option! Tsukimi Sakurazawa’s little hand had already stealthily reached his waist, and Shirakawa Sawahei had no doubt she’d give his skin a double reverse twist the moment he nodded.

It’s peculiar, the ’whimpering monster’ and Little Arrogant don’t seem to get along... Do they have a grudge? Why is Tsukimi suddenly copping an attitude and not wanting her in the club?

The Calligraphy Club was almost disbanded before! Tsukimi Sakurazawa, get a grip, you should be grateful someone wants to join!

"I practiced as a child, but quit after a while."

"Why?"

"My hands hurt."

"Are you that delicate?" said Shirakawa Sawahei, puzzled, "I didn’t see that coming."

"It’s not about me being delicate. My family wanted me to be delicate, so they stopped me." Miss Kaori raised an eyebrow, "Does Shirakawa know me well?"

"Not really... Just thinking the image of you as a child seems quite different."

"What was I like as a child?"

The tone of ’Evil Little Arrogant’ slowly became slightly dangerous. Shirakawa Sawahei thought of responding with something about a ’little dragon’ nickname to tease Little Arrogant, but a pang in his waist jolted him to his senses.

Tsukimi Sakurazawa: death stare.jpg

The girl merely tweaked him lightly and let go after he winced, and Shirakawa Sawahei looked at her, speechless.

The ’whimpering monster’ stayed silent as Shirakawa Sawahei’s phone vibrated. Checking it, he found a message from Tsukimi Sakurazawa on LINE.

[Don’t flirt during serious discussions!! Never do it!]

Obviously, Hayakawa Kashi noticed Tsukimi Sakurazawa’s small movements, slightly pursing her lips, scrutinizing the two veteran Calligraphy Club members in front of her.

Shirakawa Sawahei obediently put his phone down. Though Little Arrogant’s unexpected response seemed like a delicate way to decline her application, realistically, if she mentioned joining to make up for childhood regrets, there’d be no way to refuse then.

The Calligraphy Club isn’t some other popular club that can use being full as an excuse. Tsukimi Sakurazawa, as president, doesn’t want to be a dictator either...

Goodness... The pressure is slowly piling on Shirakawa Sawahei!

To tell the truth, he too wasn’t keen on letting ’Evil Little Arrogant’ join the Calligraphy Club—one little lolita from the Hayakawa family was troublesome enough, adding another would be beyond simple hassle! Although having Little Arrogant in the club would make the Black Hearted Lolita more behaved, it’s not worth it as it only replaces a minor hassle with a bigger one.

Not to mention, the constant bickering between Hayakawa Kashi and the little lolita in the club would mean Shirakawa Sawahei would always have to clean up after them. On top of that, Tsukimi Sakurazawa seems to have grudges against Hayakawa Kashi...

Also, Tachibana Tomoku would definitely draw Hayakawa Kashi’s curiosity due to her withdrawn nature... Given her tendency to treat her sister like a toy, grabbing faces and rubbing heads whenever possible, it’s clear she has little empathy for cute things.

What? You say I lack empathy too? Sorry, when it comes to the brat Asano Nazuki, any normal boy wouldn’t have much tender feelings.

If there’s anyone to dote on, it should be Tachibana Tomoku.