Seeing Momo Sakurabara's and Runa Kusami's faces freeze, Renji Kamisaka had no intention of comforting them. Although he had heard Sumireko speak of Yasuo Hazuki's shortcomings, he still wanted to confirm it himself. And he knew, it was exactly as Sumireko had said. This person spoke so naturally and smiled brightly, as if completely unaware of the slightest unnatural expression from the two girls when he called them "friends."
Runa Kusami and Momo Sakurabara were probably used to being overlooked. So they quickly adjusted and began to act as Yasuo Hazuki's wingmen.
"Hey, Renji, can you tell us how you and Sumireko met?" Momo asked, trying to shift the atmosphere.
Yasuo Hazuki also showed a deeply curious expression. This discovery further frustrated Momo Sakurabara and Runa Kusami, yet on the surface, they still smiled and looked forward to Renji Kamisaka's answer.
"Of course." Renji Kamisaka smiled and nodded in agreement. "Sumireko and I live close to each other." He continued, his tone turning slightly melancholic, "One day when I went out to buy soy sauce, I happened to see her being blocked by thugs at the entrance of an alley who wanted to bully her. So, I stepped forward to drive them away, and that's how we met." Renji chuckled. "It's a bit hard to believe to say that she wore glasses and pigtails, looking inconspicuous, but after taking off that disguise, she was super beautiful." He concluded with a proud tone, "I feel like I really made a fortune to meet such a great girlfriend."
Yasuo Hazuki was very nervous when he heard the word "girlfriend." He shrugged, tacitly agreeing in his heart. Sure enough. Sumireko is dating Renji Kamisaka.
"In that case, I'd like to ask, Renji Kamisaka, since you're dating Sumireko, what's your relationship with Shiina Mahiru in class?" Yasuo suddenly asked, a hint of suspicion in his voice.
"Boyfriend and girlfriend," Renji Kamisaka replied with an innocent smile.
"Huh?" The three of them were stunned.
"Are you double-dating?" Momo asked, her eyes narrowing.
"No." Renji Kamisaka shook his head. He had more than two relationships.
Momo Sakurabara breathed a sigh of relief and smiled, "You must be talking about female friends. You and Shiina Mahiru in class are friends, right?" She added hopefully, "Just like us and Hose?"
Renji Kamisaka smiled but said nothing. The three of them thought he agreed. Yasuo Hazuki also breathed a sigh of relief. It's good that Renji Kamisaka isn't cheating.
Hey, that's not right! If he's not cheating, how can I have a chance to pursue Sumireko? Yasuo Hazuki became depressed again.
Runa Kusami thought for a moment and suddenly said, "I heard that there's a lot about Renji Kamisaka at school. They all say that you cheated on many women. It must have been spread by people who are envious of you, right?"
"I can't help it. People who are too outstanding are easily envied," Renji Kamisaka shrugged helplessly. As for whether he actually cheated on many women, it seemed he had no obligation to tell them.
After lunch, Renji Kamisaka took the three of them to visit other places and introduced the diversity of clubs so they could compare them with their own school. It was said that the private Toshōbu High School was relatively exclusive and not as open to the outside world as Soubu High. The school's culture and rules were naturally different. After a while, the three returned to the classroom.
Yasuo Hazuki was very annoyed. I thought I could see Sumireko, but she wasn't in the library at all. It seemed he could only find an opportunity to visit the Service Club in the afternoon.
Afternoon. Renji Kamisaka didn't cause trouble and brought the three people directly to the Service Club. After knocking on the door, he pushed the door open with Yukinoshita Yukino's permission.
At this moment, Yukinoshita Yukino and Sumireko Sanshokuin were both sitting in chairs, holding books and reading. Both looked like literary girls with extraordinary temperaments. Yukinoshita Yukino's beauty surprised the three students from Toshōbu High School.
"Hey, President, and Sumireko, good afternoon," Renji greeted cheerfully.
"Yes, good afternoon, Renji," Sumireko Sanshokuin called him sweetly, and her eyes fell on the three students from Toshōbu High School. She smiled generously and said, "Long time no see, Hazuki, Kusami, and Sakura."
Momo Sakurabara came over and grasped her hand enthusiastically. "Sumireko? You're Sumireko, right? I can't believe that you disguised yourself as inconspicuous, but I still recognized you in an instant, and the same goes for Hose, right?" She hid her sadness and helped Yasuo Hazuki as before.
Yasuo Hazuki nodded seriously and looked at the girl with a burning gaze. "Yes, Sumireko, long time no see."
Yukinoshita Yukino, who knew everything, coldly interrupted their reunion. "Um, Renji, did you bring people here for a commission?"
"No, I just met Sumireko's junior high classmates and chatted with them. They were curious about our club, so I brought them here to take a look," Renji Kamisaka said, walking over and holding Sumireko's hand to soothe her emotions. With him, Sumireko Sanshokuin seemed able to face the shadows of the past.
Momo Sakurabara let go of Sumireko's hand with a bright smile. But her eyes became dull. This was a broken look. Runa Kusami was almost the same. She just nodded to Sumireko Sanshokuin and stopped talking. For sensitive people, such dull eyes can really put a lot of pressure on someone.
Yasuo Hazuki was completely unaware and continued to stare at Sumireko Sanshokuin with admiration, completely ignoring the expressions of Momo Sakurabara and Runa Kusami. This scoundrel. Playing with feelings without it showing, this is the most fatal flaw.
Yukinoshita Yukino's words broke the atmosphere. "Then, three people from Toshōbu High, do you have any commissions? Whether it's love consultations, self-improvement, finding lost items, or catching small animals that have escaped from home, our Service Club can do it."
Renji Kamisaka touched Sumireko Sanshokuin's hair, comforting her emotions, and nudged Yasuo Hazuki. But he ignored Yasuo Hazuki, the idiot. And looked at Yukinoshita Yukino in confusion. "Finding lost items, catching small animals, etc., are you so good at that, President?"
Yukinoshita Yukino's mouth curved, a faint smile on her lips. "You also said that I am the president, so the one who takes action is naturally the only male club member."
Renji Kamisaka was speechless. "It seems you're responsible for taking commissions, and I'll do all the hard work."
Yukinoshita Yukino smiled proudly, "Otherwise, why do you think I invited you to join the club?"
"Is it too late for me to quit now?" Renji asked, half-joking.
"It's too late. I won't let you quit!" Yukinoshita replied firmly. "The president's orders are absolute. Now, the Service Club forbids showing affection. Let go of your thieving hand."
Sumireko Sanshokuin laughed out loud. Was Yukinoshita jealous? Sure enough, she says one thing and means another.
Renji Kamisaka rolled his eyes and didn't let go of Sumireko's hand. "The president's orders can't control people's feelings. Remember the bet. I definitely win!"
Yukinoshita Yukino glared at him with dissatisfaction when she heard this.
Seeing the atmosphere become strange, Momo Sakurabara also returned to her senses from her sadness. She smiled and said to smooth things over, "You know, Tsukimi and I actually have a commission. Yukinoshita, could you listen to our problem?"
"Of course." Yukinoshita Yukino sat elegantly and glanced at Renji Kamisaka. "There's a commission, why are you still standing there like an idiot?"
Yes. Sister-in-law gave an order, and Renji Kamisaka was still thinking of getting closer to Yukino, and wanted to spoil his sister-in-law. So he naturally wouldn't give her any trouble. He quickly grabbed two tables from the abandoned classroom next door, put them together, and placed two chairs in front. Then he pulled Yasuo Hazuki out of the Service Club.
"Hey, why are we leaving?" Yasuo Hazuki was confused.
"Because the girls want to talk about private things, are you too embarrassed to interrupt them?" Renji replied.
"But, since it's Sakura's and Tsukimi's problem, as a friend, I should listen and help," Yasuo was very worried.
Renji Kamisaka rolled his eyes, "It's because of you that they're in trouble. Anyway, you go out first, I have something to tell you guys."
Hearing this, Yasuo Hazuki could only suppress the doubts in his heart and obediently followed Renji Kamisaka out.
Coming to the vending machine, Renji Kamisaka bought two cans of coffee and handed one to Yasuo Hazuki.
"Thank you." Yasuo Hazuki thanked him politely. This person was fundamentally a good guy, so Renji Kamisaka naturally wouldn't use any harsh methods.
"So, Renji Kamisaka, what do you want to tell me?" Yasuo Hazuki asked with a smile.
Renji Kamisaka sighed and looked at him seriously. "Hose, you like Sumireko, right?"
Yasuo Hazuki clenched his fists, then touched the back of his head and smiled foolishly, "Did you find out?" Then, he showed a determined expression and said seriously, "Yes, I've liked Sumireko since junior high, but she rejected my confession and disappeared after graduating junior high." He added sincerely, "Now that I've finally seen her, even though I know she has a boyfriend like you, I still don't want to give up."
Yasuo Hazuki was ready to be beaten. He felt it was worth getting a chance to pursue Sumireko after being beaten. However, Renji Kamisaka didn't do it. Because there was no need.
"Hose, Sumireko is very beautiful and has a good personality. It's normal for you to like her."
"So, do you agree that I will compete with you fairly? Anyway, you're not married, I think I have a chance."
"You're dreaming." Renji Kamisaka rolled his eyes. "Hose, don't you want to know why Sumireko rejected you and disappeared from your side?"
Yasuo Hazuki felt a blockage in his heart, "Why?" He also wanted to know why. He was so popular in school and girls were very enthusiastic about him, but Sumireko was always lukewarm. After confessing, she firmly rejected him and immediately disappeared.
Renji Kamisaka looked at Yasuo Hazuki clenching his fists and laughed sarcastically. "Hose, you're so slow." He continued, his voice rising slightly, "So, you really don't know that Sakura and Tsukimi both like you?" Renji stared into Yasuo's eyes, "And they've been fighting for you, waiting for you to find out one of their feelings and date you." He sighed, "You haven't noticed anything about this?"
Yasuo Hazuki's smile froze, and he explained excitedly, "How is that possible? Sakura, Tsukimi, and I are just friends." He insisted, "They couldn't possibly want to date me. We've always been like this."
Renji Kamisaka scoffed. "You still want to pursue Sumireko, you have everything in your dreams." He then became more serious, "Do you know what Sumireko hates most about you? It's that you can't see the hidden meanings of the people around you, and you can't understand the hints in other people's words." Renji pointed towards the Service Club. "Momo Sakurabara and Runa Kusami have always liked you. For you, they even hid their feelings and the pain in their hearts, and gave you the opportunity to get along with Sumireko. In order to let you get what you want, they sacrificed their own happiness." Renji sighed. "But you know nothing about this, and continue to hurt the two people who accompanied you with that handsome appearance." Renji squinted, "You can't see this, and you don't pay attention to the feelings of the people around you. Why are you pursuing Sumireko?" He then asked in a piercing tone, "Do you want to inflict the pain you've inflicted on Sakura and Tsukimi onto Sumireko?"
Hearing Renji Kamisaka's sharp words, Yasuo Hazuki shuddered and began to doubt himself. "Did I... really cause them pain?"
"What else?" Renji Kamisaka looked at him with disdain, then shrugged and said, "This is why you couldn't listen to their problems." He continued, "Until now, they still haven't given up on you, and they still want you to get what you want. Perhaps, they also need recognition to truly give up." Renji looked at Yasuo sharply. "Then, Hose, if they all confess to you, which one will you accept?"
Yasuo Hazuki recoiled two steps and shook his head hard. "No, we're just friends, and I've never gotten that idea."
"Then tell them, let them give up, and let them stop pursuing you," Renji said, his tone serious. "To tell you the truth, Sumireko told me that in junior high, she felt pain just being around the three of you." Renji folded his arms. "Sumireko couldn't tell you about their feelings because she was liked by Sakura and Tsukimi, and because you helped her, she couldn't say such cruel words, but I'm different." Renji smiled coldly. "I'm Sumireko's boyfriend, and I don't want other men to have ideas about Sumireko, so I don't mind." He leaned closer to Yasuo, "I just want to tell you that those two people like you, and they clearly like you, but they hid their pain and matched you with Sumireko, which made Sumireko feel pain." Renji looked at him directly, "Now that you know this, what will you do, Hose?"
After hearing what he said, Yasuo Hazuki clenched his fists, then loosened them, still holding a glimmer of hope. "Maybe you're wrong? Actually, Sakura, Tsukimi, just treat me as a friend?"
"Then you can continue to deceive yourself. Anyway, Sumireko is mine, and I won't give her to anyone else. This is my attitude," Renji Kamisaka concluded. After Renji Kamisaka finished speaking, he patted his shoulder and turned around.
Only Yasuo Hazuki remained, his face contorted. He wanted to deny Renji Kamisaka's words. But... What if Momo Sakurabara and Runa Kusami really liked him and wanted to confess to him? He would definitely refuse. But this would mean losing two of his best friends.
After a while, Momo Sakurabara and Runa Kusami left the Service Club and faced him with their usual smiles. Yasuo Hazuki also faced the two as usual, but he could no longer treat them with a normal heart inside. Renji Kamisaka's words broke the silence. It also broke the beautiful atmosphere he had been immersed in.
Back on Renji Kamisaka's side. He brought Yukinoshita Yukino and Sumireko Sanshokuin back to Sakurasou Dorm. Mid-journey, he recounted to the two girls what he had done.
Sumireko Sanshokuin felt warmth in her heart. There were some things she couldn't say, but her boyfriend said them bluntly. He also said that he wouldn't give her to anyone. Sumireko Sanshokuin looked at him with eyes that were almost threaded. So, how could Yasuo Hazuki compare to this person?
Yukinoshita Yukino felt complicated.
Renji Kamisaka smiled at her. "We're almost back at Sakurasou Dorm now. Playing with cats won't affect our club activities, right? President, what did those two big-breasted beauties say?"
Yukinoshita Yukino looked indignant. Why did he have to mention the word big-breasted? She looked down at herself, then at Sumireko Sanshokuin, and she felt even worse. She couldn't help but think of the message he sent yesterday. [Want me to help rub it?] Shameless words.
Pooh! She glared at Renji Kamisaka fiercely, with a murderous expression.
Sumireko Sanshokuin covered her mouth and laughed secretly. Yukinoshita's expression was too interesting.