At the Shuchiin Classic Literature Club, the club was exceptionally quiet today. Was it because the boys weren't there?
Everyone else was doing their own thing, but Hayasaka Ai felt bored. She had joined for Uchiha Ryo, but that guy had actually run off! And to Toyogasaki, of all places...
Meanwhile, Shirogane Miyuki was constantly promoting himself. Without Shinomiya Kaguya as his biggest competitor for the presidency, his chances of winning were very high.
And, to Shirogane Miyuki's surprise, he was actually summoned for a meeting today by the legendary young lady of Shuchiin, Shinomiya-san.
Pushing open the classroom door, he saw not only Shinomiya Kaguya inside, but also two other girls, Fujiwara Chika and Ryuju Momo.
"You're Shirogane Miyuki, right? Although we've met in the student council office, let's have a formal introduction. My name is Shinomiya Kaguya. It's a pleasure to meet you."
Although Shirogane Miyuki didn't know what a young lady like her wanted with him, he still said with a serious expression.
"What can I do for you, Shinomiya-san?"
Shinomiya Kaguya chuckled. "Shirogane Miyuki..."
"I heard you're on good terms with Uchiha-kun. I was wondering why that guy would suddenly go to Toyogasaki as an exchange student. It turns out it was because of you..."
Shirogane Miyuki: "???"
Shinomiya Kaguya waved her hand. "You don't have to be afraid. I don't have any ill intentions in seeking you out. And I'm really not interested in the student council presidency. I can even help you out. But... after it's done, I want to be the vice president. And as for this Miss Fujiwara, just give her the secretary position."
Ryuju Momo cleared her throat.
"The student council president has the right to rewrite the school's rules. That 'five members to form a club' rule, get rid of it for me. I want to establish a one-person astronomy club on the rooftop. That is my condition for supporting you as president..."
Shirogane Miyuki looked at the three in front of him. Although they were all very beautiful, why did they feel a little scary? Girls from prominent families are so terrifying... Uchiha! So you've been dealing with such scary people all this time? You've really had it rough...
.....
"My name is Uchiha Ryo. I hope to get along with all of you for the next month."
After writing [Uchiha Ryo] on the blackboard, all the students of Toyogasaki's Class 1-A stared at this exchange student from Shuchiin standing on the podium.
Underneath his fine black hair was a handsome face, and his bright, lively black eyes were very captivating.
His aura was a bit aloof and cold when he was silent, but when he smiled, he was by no means inferior to the other school idol in their class, a boy named Takashi.
And what was even more astonishing was that this transfer student had just taken first place in the year on the Toyogasaki exam with a crushing score.
Was this what a big shot from Shuchiin was like?
The homeroom teacher nodded and pointed to the empty seat behind Takashi. "Uchiha-kun, that's the only empty seat in our class for now. I'm sorry. If you'd like to change seats, we can consider rearranging."
Was this the value of being first in academics? After all, the empty seat was in the last row, which was indeed a bit distant from the teacher for someone who wanted to study.
But Uchiha Ryo's learning didn't rely on the teacher. The last row was fine too. And it was right behind Takashi. Was there a better seat than this?
Uchiha Ryo walked over with his bag, first giving Takashi a simple greeting, and then began to observe the people sitting nearby.
To Uchiha Ryo's left was still that familiar coolness! It was the harbor one couldn't bear to leave on a hot summer day! The firm arm one couldn't help but want to lean on every day. That's right! It was the wall.
And on the right? It was a girl, with the same hair color as Fujiwara Chika. And why was she wearing a weird pink tracksuit?
Forget it for now. Besides Takashi, there were two other girls in this class whose affinity he could raise.
Eriri and Katou Megumi. The two of them seemed to be looking this way. Ah, and there was also Aki Tomoya with a look of infatuation on his face. He had also noticed Uchiha Ryo's arrival.
After the first class, as expected, Uchiha Ryo's side was immediately surrounded by people.
Some were asking him how he studied, some were asking why he came to Toyogasaki as an exchange student, and some girls had already recognized that Uchiha Ryo seemed to have been to the school once before.
"Do you know Takashi-kun, Uchiha-kun?"
Uchiha Ryo nodded. "We're sworn brothers."
"Wow! Both brothers are handsome. Then do you have a girlfriend, Uchiha-kun?"
"Uchiha-kun! Be the protagonist of my game!"
Whether they were boys or girls, everyone in the class was curious about this outstanding exchange student. And in Uchiha Ryo's observation, only four people in the class had not come over to surround him.
Takashi, who was smiling and quietly reading a book in the front.
Katou Megumi, who was watching from a distance but had not made a move.
Eriri, who glanced over from time to time, wanting to come over but being too embarrassed to.
And... the pink-haired classmate who had hidden under her desk because of the large crowd.
Uchiha Ryo: "Um, everyone, please disperse. This will disturb others."
But until the start of the second class, the exchange student Uchiha Ryo's popularity did not decrease, but rather increased.
Even the upper years had heard about this exchange student junior from Shuchiin. For example... a certain Kasumigaoka-senpai from the second year.
"So he came. Hmph, this is my home turf. I'll capture you with ease."
It wasn't until noon that Uchiha Ryo, under Takashi's guidance, finally escaped the large group of curious people.
After all, to them, Shuchiin was a legendary aristocrat academy. It was said that commoners in there would only be isolated. But Uchiha Ryo was able to crush those second-generation rich kids to become number one in his year. This was a symbol of strength.
Inside a vacant classroom, Uchiha Ryo sat down casually, then looked at the excited Aki Tomoya.
Aki Tomoya: "This is great! With a model like Uchiha-kun, who is the absolute campus protagonist, my game production will definitely be a great success! Now... all that's missing is someone to write the script!"
Uchiha Ryo couldn't be bothered with the excited Aki Tomoya. He turned to look at Katou Megumi and Eriri.
"Katou-san, Sawamura-san, do you know the girl who sits to my right?"
Eriri didn't speak. She looked at Uchiha Ryo's face, and for some reason, she kept thinking of the nightmare from that day. But why would she dream of him?
Katou Megumi, however, frowned and said.
"I know her, but I'm not familiar with her. After all, Gotou-san's transparency in class is about the same as mine...."
Just then, the classroom door was pulled open. Kasumigaoka Utaha walked in, panting.
"I finally found you!"
Uchiha Ryo: "Is there something you need, Kasumigaoka-senpai?"
Eriri caught the keyword. "Oh? Kasumigaoka-senpai? Isn't he your boyfriend! Hehe, so you were lying~"
Kasumigaoka Utaha shot Eriri a glare, then looked at Uchiha Ryo.
"You... you came to Toyogasaki. Why didn't you tell me in advance?"
Uchiha Ryo smiled. "I just wanted to tell you in person that I've arrived. (Translation: I forgot)."
Eriri: "...." What's going on with these two?!
Aki Tomoya quietly stood up. "Um... this is my game production club...."
Uchiha Ryo turned his head, and the smile on his face gradually disappeared.
"You're Aki-kun, right? You want to invite me to be the male protagonist model for your game production?"
Aki Tomoya nodded. "Mhm, and with Katou-san as the model for the female lead. Eriri will be in charge of being the artist! Her drawing skills are absolutely top-notch."
Uchiha Ryo said calmly.
"Oh? And why should I agree to that? Because of your burning passion?"
Aki Tomoya: "I...."
Uchiha Ryo: "Besides, to create a game, you need start-up capital and a complete team, right? Tell me, what do you have?!"
"Your burning passion? A pair of models for the male and female leads? A decent artist? Or are you sure that we won't be at a disadvantage by following you! Are you the second generation of some corporate family!"
Aki Tomoya looked up, then showed what he believed to be an incredibly sincere gaze.
"I have confidence! Eriri is actually a famous artist online. As long as we find an outstanding scriptwriter, we can definitely make the game a big hit!"
Uchiha Ryo laughed.
"This game of yours, first, it relies on Sawamura-san's art. Then you still need to find a scriptwriter. And then you'll use the male and female leads as models... So what is your purpose for existing here?"
Aki Tomoya opened his mouth. "I... I'm the game producer and director...."
"What a producer and director. Never mind your role, why should we help you? Why should a famous online artist like Sawamura-san help you? Hiring such an artist to make a game would be very expensive, right!"
Aki Tomoya lowered his head. "Uh, about that... I was planning to rely on a share of the profits after the game is released...."
"Alright, alright, let's not even talk about the staff's remuneration! But what about the other needs of the game production team? Even if Eriri and you are friends, and Katou-san and you are classmates and friends, are you planning on hiring a scriptwriter for free? And the music production for free? And the game company will also publish it for you for free!"
Uchiha Ryo wasn't familiar with the follow-up plot of Saekano, but how could he possibly succeed in making a game with just enthusiasm! Could he rely on luck?!
Aki Tomoya gritted his teeth. The start-up capital for the game production, he, a child from an ordinary family, certainly couldn't earn it by working part-time. But his dream!
"Eriri's status as an artist is enough to attract investment. That can count as money I borrowed! I can write an IOU. After the game is released...."
Uchiha Ryo: "It's Sawamura-san again... Is it that you can't do anything without Sawamura-san? Then how about I pay to invite Sawamura-san to help me make a game? And I even know a very outstanding scriptwriter."
Uchiha Ryo imperceptibly glanced at Kasumigaoka Utaha, who was watching the show from the doorway.
Eriri, who had been listening to the whole process without saying a word, stood up.
Aki Tomoya: "Um... Eriri!"
"Sorry, I'm going back first."
Eriri's mind was a bit of a mess. She needed to figure out what her original intention was in agreeing to make a game with Aki Tomoya, and... why she was helping him now.
Katou Megumi and Takashi didn't dare to speak. Kasumigaoka Utaha at the door, however, watched this scene with great interest.
How interesting! What fun is this? As a novelist, I have to write this plot down.