Chapter 988 Outplayed

Chapter 988 Outplayed　　When I showed up at the Literature Club, I once again experienced seeing girls being mesmerized. While Kana and Rae recognized me faster than Otsuka and Ishida-senpai, the latter two were the most surprised.

I mean, all of my girls were already aware that I got a haircut. The two already prepared for my new look that the others praised as handsome.

I walked over and squeezed myself in between them before settling my face on Kana’s bountiful and soft-as-marshmallow chest. And to not let her feel left out, I pulled Rae closer, hooking my arms around her waist.

“Un. This suits my Ruki a lot… Suzuha will be surprised if she sees you again.” Kana beamed a lovely and rather smug smile.

The girl was probably trying to imagine her friend Momoiro-senpai’s reaction when she saw me.

“Considering every person who sees me almost has the same reactions, that’s for sure.”

“What a braggart.” Kana giggled at my answer and ruffled my hair.

Well, she also put it back to its original form so it’s fine.

Switching my attention to the other girl, I saw Rae had her arms crossed, her mind wandering somewhere else. I was about to ask her what was wrong when she somehow returned to herself.

“Now I get why Nazuki and the others suggested meeting you again. Ruki, even my friends have been smitten by this new look.” Rae said, putting a hand on her forehead while bearing a troubled smile.

“Well, isn’t that great? You can brag to them once more.” I leaned forward and whispered in her ears.

Upon hearing that, Rae’s glasses strangely shone as her lips curled up to a proud and calculating smile. “Now that you said it… That's a great suggestion, Ruki.”

And like Kana, she ruffled my hair and returned it to its original form right away.

At this point, upon seeing how I shamelessly tried to flirt with the two, the other two girls in the room finally regained their wits and recognized me.

Ishida-senpai quickly walked over and put her hands on her waist. “Onoda-kun… I told you to stop flirting in this room.”

On the other hand, Otsuka-senpai dreamily muttered along with an amazed sigh. “I don’t know what happened but… You look really great Onoda-kun!”

With that, my brief visit to the Literature Club turned into a round of scolding by Ishida-senpai, a relentless assault of questions by Otsuka-senpai, and hearing Kana’s hearty laughter.

And because of my suggestion, Rae used my lap as a thinking chair as she flipped through all the knowledge in her head on how she would brag about me to her friends.

Unlike Kana who only imagined Momoiro-senpai’s reaction, Rae seriously tried planning a course of action.

And since it’s my suggestion, it’s too late to discourage her from that.

Anyway, the situation inside the clubroom sounded chaotic but despite that, Kana’s laugh saved the atmosphere from deteriorating into a mess.

I even thought of extending my stay to see how the situation would evolve from that. Unfortunately, that was impossible.

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Around twenty minutes after I returned to the Student Council Room, I now find myself alone in my office, carrying out the boxes that I failed to clean up last week.

Shizu held a short meeting next door but instead of letting me stay there with her, the girl pushed me to this room.

While having a playful expression, she said, “It’s your first day. Go break a leg.”

What a great encouragement. That made me feel extremely motivated… or not…

Since I had to wait for the Guidance Counselor to arrive, I easily became bored.

At every box I carried out, I was peeking inside the Student Council Room, watching Shizu busily work at her table.

The girl noticed me, of course. There’s no way she won’t when the door always makes a sound every time I open it. However, at each instance, Shizu would shoo me away while sporting a very amused smile.

Yep. The girl was having fun with this situation.

And now… it’s my fifth box and my fifth time peeking inside…

“Blockhead. Have you lost your wits already?” With an amused laugh, I found the girl standing right before the door.

She looked so amused at my current plight. But seeing her having fun like this, I played along. I mean, it’s not every day I will see her laughing happily like this. Even if it’s at my expense.

“Perhaps? Come and join me here…”

“No. I told you. You have to impress them today or they’ll ask me to replace you with another student. Anyway, I never thought you have this part of you. Acting like a lost child…” And the girl laughed again.

Well, I get what she’s saying… But how long do I have to wait?

“You know I’m not perfect. I’m like an overly attached boyfriend to all of you in times like this.”

“I know… And I love watching you like this. It’s refreshing. Come on. You still have a lot of boxes to carry.”

“Alright, ma’am.” I helplessly shrugged and returned to the Disciplinary Office. I repeated the process a few more times. Each time I would be met with Shizu’s clear laughter.

However, when I reached for my tenth box, I found Shizu outside the door of my office, carrying a tray of tea set along with two slices of cake.

“Great job, Ruki. You’re close to turning this place into a decent office.” She invited herself in and placed the tray on top of the lone table in the room. And after filling the cups, she turned to me, “What are you staring at? Drop that. Let’s take a break.”

I see. This girl had just outplayed me.

The reason she was preventing me to come and join her inside was because of this…

How thoughtful. I’m gonna fall for her harder this way...

Before my mind could register my next movements, I already dropped the box and closed our distance. Furthermore, as though she predicted what I was going to do, Shizu’s arms were wide open to receive me in her embrace.

“For once, looks like I successfully fooled you, Mr. Blockhead.” The girl smugly declared in a very sweet tone.

“Mhm… You sure did. Thank you, Shizu.”

“You’re too easy to please, you know that?”

“Mhm… That’s true. As long as it’s something from the girl I love, I will always react this way.”

“What a simpleton…” Shizu laughed once more. And once she got satisfied, the girl searched for my lips, taking the initiative for a very passionate kiss.

Following that, we took our break, eating and drinking what she carefully prepared for us.

And by the time we finished, the Disciplinary Office finally welcomed its first visitor.

“Hmm? It seems the two of you got tired of waiting. I apologize” Although she looked rather worn out, Eguchi-sensei, while carrying a rather thick folder. forced a smile as she at the tray on top of my table.

Shizu picked the tray up and stood by my side before greeting the newcomer.

Looking outside the window, the shower of rainfall is still ongoing.

I couldn’t forget that instance when I saw her forlorn expression as she stared at the rain clouds outside. Perhaps she’s late because of it?

Possible.

Anyway, the same as Shizu, I put on a pleasant smile and stood up to welcome her. “Uhm… Sorry for the display, sensei. And welcome.”