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Flustered by Takumi's shamelessness, Shizuka took a deep breath, then pulled out a flyer she'd picked up on the street and tapped the phone number on it.
"This exorcism agency ad—it's yours, right? Since you're moonlighting as an exorcist, your club's name will be Exorcism Research Club! There's already an Occult Research Club on campus anyway—so you're basically on the same level."
With a decisive stroke of her pen, she wrote down the title, forcefully finalizing Takumi's club registration.
After handling that, she lit a lady's cigarette and exhaled slowly. "Founding a club requires at least five members. Submit the list, and I'll process your room request. Oh—and listen well: don't you dare cause some pregnant-schoolgirl scandal this semester!"
She shot him a glare sharp enough to cut glass, her voice dripping with the weight of a teacher's authority.
Takumi raised his hands. "Hey, what kind of person do you think I am?"
"Do I really need to answer that?"
"Wow, such slander, Shizuka-cute."
"…"
"So if it's the teacher who gets pregnant instead—would that be acceptable?"
"Get out, you damn brat!"
Although Takumi's last line was clearly just teasing, Hiratsuka's face still turned bright red. The words echoed in her head like a curse.
After all, if she didn't have a kid soon… in a few more years she'd be classed as an older mother.
Wait—what was she even thinking?!
"Why would I imagine having a kid with my student?!"
She thumped her forehead against her desk, forcing herself to calm down. Still… she couldn't deny her heart had fluttered.
Meanwhile, Takumi left with the form in hand, gathered everyone during lunch break, and led them to the school rooftop.
"The breeze is so nice up here. It's wide and open—perfect for hanging out together." Hakari stretched lazily, her voice dripping with pleasure.
Beside her, Karane blushed furiously. "What the hell—don't you think there are way too many people!?"
She pointed at the circle of girls around them, exasperated. There'd only been four this morning—and now there were twice as many!
Senjougahara, Yuki Nonaka, Airi, Marina, Miko Yotsuya, Hana Yurikawa, Momo Ayase, and Eriri—all had gathered here.
Just by headcount, anyone passing by would think a party was happening.
Takumi paused, sweeping his gaze across them. "I just wanted to confirm the club members—why did you all show up?"
Yuki Nonaka coolly hooked her arm through his. "I'm here to keep an eye on Mio."
"…"
Mio sighed and tugged weakly at Yuki's sleeve, but couldn't pry her off—and finally gave up.
When Takumi's eyes shifted to Airi, she averted her gaze guiltily. "I saw a bunch of people heading up here, thought something fun was happening, so I followed."
"I was dragged by Airi," Marina added softly.
"I was brought by Miko-chan!" Hana Yurikawa chimed in cheerfully.
Miko Yotsuya turned away in embarrassment, too shy to speak. She'd misunderstood completely—when Takumi told her to come, she thought it was for another training session. Feeling her body couldn't handle another round, she'd invited her best friend along as a buffer.
Isolated Eriri muttered under her breath, "Takumi told me to come… I didn't know there'd be so many others."
She glanced at Airi and Karane—both with twin tails and blonde hair. Seriously? That many with the same look? Could it be… his type?
Just thinking about it made her recall that time he'd suddenly kissed her—steam almost rose from her head.
As each girl explained herself, everyone's attention shifted to Senjougahara and Momo Ayase.
Hitagi showed no shame at all—she boldly leaned into Takumi's arm and smiled seductively. "I already belong to Pervert-kun, of course I'm sticking with him."
"What!?" That one sentence caused an uproar.
"Stop, stop! I haven't done anything to you yet—we're still just employer and classmates right now." Takumi quickly clarified before the chaos spread.
Momo crossed her arms, idly twirling a lock of hair. "When we were attacked by a Cursed Spirit, Takumi saved us and later formed a contract with me. I've no issue joining the club—Hitagi just dragged me here."
She'd been in the next class over, doing fine, when Hitagi called her over for backup. She'd thought it was for a fight, but it turned out to be a competition for affection!
Still, when Takumi passed her the form, she signed it without hesitation.
Looking over the neatly filled list of names, Takumi nodded in satisfaction. "Good. More than I expected, but not bad at all."
"Alright, since we're all here, let's treat this as a casual get-together."
"Yay! Food!" Hana cheered instantly, all smiles. She didn't even know what was going on but fit right in with the mood.
Noticing Airi and Eriri sitting stiffly on the side, Takumi gave them a teasing glance. "Airi, Eriri—you two could learn a bit from Karane's tsundere technique. Don't just stand there, come sit down."
"Who's tsundere, you liar!" x2
Airi and Eriri shouted in unison, puffing up their cheeks before sitting—ironically—right next to Karane.
Though they complained, both warmed up quickly. Finding kindred spirits wasn't so bad. And surprisingly, they hit it off—especially over mutual teasing.
Meanwhile, Hakari and Mio had an animated cup-size comparison debate that drew jealous glares from the flatter-chested faction (Eriri's group). Still, they couldn't resist asking for… fitness tips.
When lunch ended and they left the rooftop, everyone had already joined Takumi's new chat group: Rooftop Chat Group.
Takumi: "By the way, Eriri, I'm planning to write a light novel. I'll send you the character sheets—start sketching some concepts."
Eriri: "OK."
Marina: "Takumi-kun~ you write light novels too?"
Hitagi: "Let me review your perverted writing, Pervert-kun."
Yuki: "Onii-chan's writing? Let me see!"
Hana: "+1"
Miko: "+1"
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Yuki Nonaka: "+1"
Takumi: "Yuki, why are you parroting too? You're literally in my class!"
He glanced at the girl in the front row, typing on her phone, and barely held back a laugh. Guess he'd have to message her privately next time.
Just then, another notification popped up—from Raynare.
Raynare: "Master, the exiled nun… she's arriving in Kuoh Town soon."
"Hmm!" Takumi straightened immediately, switching to private chat with her—and completely ignored the storm of new messages erupting in the group.
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