"Eriri wasn't his to begin with, how can you use the word 'stole' to describe it?"
Shinnosuke didn't hide his disgust towards Tomoya in his tone at all.
"And from his appearance, you should also be able to see that even though that guy looks very enthusiastic, he actually has no plan and doesn't want to offer anything real."
"Indeed, that planning proposal of his is no different from used toilet paper."
Yukino strongly agreed with Shinnosuke's words. In her opinion, if Tomoya really wanted to make a game, he should have prepared the planning proposal very seriously.
And making a game wasn't an easy task. The Service Club's principle was to give a fishing rod rather than fish, not a request machine.
It was impossible for Tomoya to come and ask the Service Club to help him make a game, and then Yukino would actually help.
A planning proposal that was just a formality seemed to completely disregard the fact that making a game was a very time-consuming and expensive endeavor. Even a galgame with a relatively low difficulty level couldn't possibly not consider these things.
"By the way, how did you get to know that young lady from the Sawamura family? Are you two dating?"
Yukino suddenly remembered the scene of Eriri crying and hugging Shinnosuke that day. For some reason, she felt a slight tightness in her chest.
"Why is Yukinon so concerned about my feelings? Could it be..."
"Stop your fantasies. I'm only concerned as the club president towards a member. This is my responsibility as the president of the Service Club."
Yukino immediately cut off Shinnosuke's words, although her explanation was a bit weak.
"We've known each other since elementary school, and some other things happened. As for dating, definitely not."
Shinnosuke also didn't know how to explain his relationship with Eriri. Their relationship was a bit complicated, not suitable for telling outsiders.
If he told Yukino that Eriri called him "Master" in private, what kind of expression would Yukino make?
Shinnosuke somehow had a slight expectation. Doing this was very much in line with his bad taste.
Hearing that Shinnosuke wasn't dating Eriri, Yukino felt relieved. She herself didn't realize that she had unconsciously been paying so much attention to him.
"Will you be going to the dojo for kendo practice this weekend?"
At her mother's request, Yukino also studied at the Musashi Dojo. The Kyoshin Meichi-ryu style of kendo, passed down to the present day, didn't emphasize real combat too much. However, due to the pursuit of "form," Kyoshin Meichi-ryu was a good choice for self-development and character building. Every movement and technique was full of beauty.
Although other styles called it just for show, regardless of what others said, Kyoshin Meichi-ryu really made money.
Not emphasizing real combat meant it wasn't too dangerous, and it could also develop oneself and cultivate personality. Therefore, many important figures and large families sent their children to practice at the Kyoshin Meichi-ryu dojo.
"Yukinon also practices kendo at the dojo? But I'll be visiting Eriri's house this weekend, so I probably won't go to the dojo until next week."
Hearing that Shinnosuke was going to Eriri's house, Yukino immediately frowned, but she didn't say anything, just nodded and didn't speak anymore, then picked up the book in her hand and read it.
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Club activity time soon ended. Shinnosuke stood up and stretched, then looked at Yukino and asked.
"Yukinon, want to go home together?"
Yukino also realized that they were neighbors, so going home together seemed like a very natural thing. She had no reason to refuse.
She nodded in agreement, putting the book in her hand into her school bag. The two of them left the activity room, but Yukino always walked half a step behind him, maintaining a certain distance.
"Nohara-kun, could I ask you for a favor?"
After leaving the school gates, while passing a convenience store, Yukino seemed to remember something and suddenly spoke.
"What is it? If it's troublesome, I don't want to."
"Nohara-kun, you must really like eating Chocobi biscuits?"
Yukino remembered seeing several boxes of biscuits in Shinnosuke's kitchen cabinet, all of them the Chocobi brand.
"If Nohara-kun is willing to help me, I'll ask my family to buy you a box of limited-edition flavor biscuits, how about it?"
"Please command, Yukinoshita-sama!"
Shinnosuke's eyes changed, looking at Yukino as if seeing a savior.
Yukino nodded, very satisfied with his attitude.
"According to the Student Council's request, each club, including the president, needs a minimum of five people. As long as Nohara-kun helps me find three more members."
"Is it that simple?"
Limited-edition flavor biscuits! Shinnosuke was already imagining spending a relaxing weekend with those cute biscuits.
"Yes, as long as Nohara-kun helps find three members willing to join the Service Club."
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Just as she returned to the apartment, refusing Shinnosuke's invitation to have dinner together, Yukino went back to her room. She felt a little lost. Clearly, after coming to Shuchi'in Academy, everything was going smoothly, but why did she feel a little uneasy in her heart?
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Ghost Girl: {Where did Nohara-kun go today? I didn't see you in class or at the kendo club}
Fatso: {I joined a new club, it's very interesting! Megumi, do you want to join too?}
Ghost Girl: {New club?}
Fatso: {That's right, the Service Club.}
Ghost Girl: {...}
Megumi confirmed that Shinnosuke had indeed sent the words "Service Club." Even she, who was always expressionless, had a slightly complicated look on her face.
'What does Nohara-kun mean? Is he mocking me?'
Fatso: {It's a club similar to a Yorozuya (odd-jobs store), our goal is to help others solve their problems.}
"So it's that kind of service..."
Realizing her misunderstanding, Megumi was a little embarrassed.
Ghost Girl: {In that case, I'm a little interested. I wonder if the Service Club can accept my request?}
Fatso: {What kind of request does Megumi have? Yukinon is a very strict person.}
"Yukino? Nohara-kun is indeed always in the same club as beautiful girls."
Ghost Girl: {Nohara-kun must have also noticed, right? My presence is very faint, like a background character in a game or manga, often ignored by people. So I want to ask the Service Club to help me solve this problem.}
Fatso: {Megumi's presence is faint? But Megumi is very beautiful. Come after school tomorrow, Yukinon will definitely accept your request.}
Ghost Girl: {Then thank Nohara-kun in advance. As for joining the Service Club, I'll consider it.}
After replying to the message, Megumi put her phone aside, hiding her blushing face in the Panda plushie on her bed.
"Am I beautiful?"
Megumi certainly knew that by common standards, she was definitely not ugly. It was just that she had always been ignored by everyone, even her parents often forgot to prepare dinner for her.
Shinnosuke suddenly appeared and entered her life. Since the two had known each other, he had never ignored her. Now, being praised by him made Megumi experience the troubles of a girl for the first time.
"If only there weren't so many girls around you."