Perhaps it was because of the agreement with Lu Ren.
Sister Shizuka's mood suddenly brightened.
She took Lu Ren and continued towards their destination.
Finally,
Sister Shizuka stopped at the door of an old classroom... She turned to look at Lu Ren, stroking her chin, and began to scrutinize him from head to toe.
"Not bad..."
"He should be the type that would interest her..."
Sister Shizuka said mysteriously.
She turned around again, ready to open the classroom door.
Lu Ren, however, raised his hand, stopping Sister Shizuka's action.
"This old classroom should be the activity room of some Club."
"I think it would be better to knock on the door before pushing it open."
Lu Ren raised his hand, pointing to the white paper posted on the door.
On it, written in elegant handwriting, were the words: Service Club.
If nothing unexpected happened... Lu Ren already knew who he was about to face.
"It's fine, it's fine."
"I'm the advisor here, you know."
Sister Shizuka's smile froze.
To salvage her dignity, which never existed in Lu Ren's heart from the beginning.
This stubborn woman tried to use 'Advisor Teacher' as an excuse.
The door opened... Just as Lu Ren had expected...
In this desolate old classroom, he saw the person he expected.
A proper appearance, delicate features.
Fair skin, pink lips of just the right size.
Finally, long black hair reaching her waist, almost to a scandalous degree.
Even in this school, she was one of the few beautiful girls.
Unlike other girls, her demeanor was elegant; she was a true young lady from a good family.
There was an innate aloofness about her, as if by nature.
It made her intimidating and unapproachable.
Yukinoshita… Yukino… Although it was their first meeting, Lu Ren recognized her at a glance.
Her beauty, like her name, was so cold that it made people not want to get close… Lu Ren walked into the old classroom, preparing to raise his hand and greet her.
But at this moment.
Tamamo-no-Mae's voice, through their contract, resounded in his mind!
… [Master, this girl is not right!]
[How foolish…]
[How sorrowful…]
[Alas… (Fox sigh)]
… Tamamo-no-Mae's reminder carried a hint of sarcasm, and a touch of anger at her lack of ambition.
She must have noticed something suspicious.
It's just… the current atmosphere made it inconvenient to speak plainly… "Teacher Hiratsuka…"
"I think what this classmate said makes a lot of sense."
"Please knock before opening the door next time, okay?"
Yukinoshita Yukino's tone was cold and unfeeling.
She held a book in her hands.
Only after Lu Ren entered the classroom did she place the book on her lap.
"Why are you saying that too?"
"Never mind, let's get to the point."
"His name is: Lu Ren."
"He is a student in my class, and he is a foreigner."
"I want him to join your Club, Yukinoshita, what do you think?"
Hiratsuka Shizuka casually raised her thumb, pointing at Lu Ren behind her.
It was less a point and more a poke.
Because her hand poked Lu Ren, carrying a bit of personal grudge… Yukinoshita Yukino's expression remained cold, even frowning.
She wasn't particularly fond of handsome boys, in fact.
She cared more about inner qualities than outward appearance.
So… she was about to refuse… But… someone else's refusal came even faster!
… Almost as soon as Hiratsuka Shizuka finished speaking.
"I refuse to join the Club."
Lu Ren said very bluntly.
He looked at the activity room in front of him, shaking his head with a disappointed expression.
"Lu Ren, are you playing a trick on me?"
Hiratsuka Shizuka turned around in astonishment, looking at the student who had stabbed her in the back.
They had already discussed everything on the way here!
"No."
"I simply don't like the name [Club]."
Lu Ren still smiled, stating the reason for his refusal to a furious Hiratsuka Shizuka.
"But, you promised me…"
Hiratsuka Shizuka clutched her throbbing head, muttering softly beside Lu Ren.
"That's right…"
"So I want to establish my own Club."
"Let me think, let's call it the [Neighbors Club]."
Lu Ren stated his plan.
At the same time… he was also observing the stunned Yukinoshita Yukino.
At this moment, Yukinoshita Yukino's expression was incredibly varied.
Surprise, incomprehension.
Anger, doubt.
It was as if her own artwork had been mercilessly criticized by someone else… "Neighbors Club, what the heck is that…"
Hiratsuka Shizuka complained.
Her original intention was for Lu Ren to guide Yukinoshita!
But she never expected Lu Ren to do something like this!
"Simply put…"
"It's a new Club established with the goal of [making friends]."
"Anyone can join, including you, Student Yukinoshita."
Unconsciously… Lu Ren's tone also underwent a clear change.
His seemingly enthusiastic request revealed a hint of indulgence.
Like an elder brother caring for his younger sister!
Slap—!
Yukinoshita Yukino closed her book and abruptly stood up.
"Classmate Passerby, are you declaring war?"
Yukinoshita Yukino's tone carried a hint of anger; she even gave Lu Ren a nickname.
"No, I'm not."
"I'm quite serious."
"Teacher Shizuka, if you want to establish a Club."
"I remember you need at least four people, right?"
Lu Ren smiled faintly, then turned his gaze to Hiratsuka Shizuka beside him.
"That's right…"
Hiratsuka Shizuka was busy trying to smooth things over.
The situation was heading in the worst possible direction.
This was what she, as a teacher, least wanted to see!
… "In that case, Student Yukinoshita, do you dare to make a bet with me?"
"The bet is…"
"Whoever can find four members fastest and submit the Club application form."
"As a favored daughter of heaven, you wouldn't be so cowardly as to flee the challenge, would you?"
"By the way, today is my first day at school."
Lu Ren held up one finger, proposing the wager first.
A provocation!
This was the most superficial and easily seen-through trick.
But even so!
A certain favored daughter of heaven still naively took the bait!
"Then, what's the cost?"
"What kind of punishment will the loser receive?"
Yukinoshita Yukino, her anger flaring, pressed on, unwilling to show weakness.
From Lu Ren, she sensed a temperament similar to her older sister's.
They were the same kind of people!
Yukinoshita Yukino had actually always lived in the shadow of her sister.
Her parents favored her sister more; her interactions with her family were not pleasant.
She even felt that she was just a substitute without her own identity.
Because of this, she was lost and painfully wanted to make a change!
Lu Ren's words made her lose control of her emotions instantly!
It was as if!
The one who made the bet with her!
Was not this strange man, but her sister!
"You lost, join my Club."
"I lost, I'll help you solve your troubles."
Seeing the big fish take the bait, Lu Ren continued.
From Tamamo-no-Mae's reminder, he sensed that Yukinoshita might be in some kind of trouble.
"I don't understand what you mean!"
Yukinoshita Yukino panicked, trying to hide something.
"You know very well, don't you?"
Lu Ren feigned mystery, then turned and left the old classroom.
Only Hiratsuka Shizuka and Yukinoshita Yukino were left, staring at each other...