Chapter 37: Club Meeting
"That should be everything."
Inside the shopping mall, Aragaki Takiya was currently carrying several bags. As for the contents, they were the spoils Kato Megumi had acquired during her shopping trip today.
"Yes, I've bought everything, but that's thanks to your help, Aragaki."
Sitting on a seat, Kato Megumi was looking over her morning haul. At the same time, she didn't forget to pick up a paper fan from a nearby event promotion to fan Aragaki Takiya.
"No need for thanks; after all, we're friends~"
Feeling the slight breeze by his ear, Aragaki Takiya's originally somewhat restless mood gradually calmed down. How should he put it? He felt it was because there were too many shoppers just now; the crowded masses had even blocked the store entrance. If he hadn't protected Kato Megumi, who knows what might have happened.
"But it's already past eleven o'clock now. Let's grab a quick bite and then head back. After all, we have to attend the club meeting at one in the afternoon..."
Kato Megumi scrolled through the messages on her phone, finally finding the one Aki Tomoya had sent previously, then showed it to Aragaki Takiya while speaking.
"True, but how far has the game production progressed?"
Looking at the information on the phone, Aragaki Takiya naturally remembered the club meeting at one o'clock, but his doubt was about what stage the current game production had reached.
"I'm not too sure either, but according to Aki-san's plan, we should complete the game's production and release it this winter. He also mentioned something about catching the Winter Comiket at the time, but I don't know much about that."
"Ah~ I don't know much about it either, but since I've joined the club, I should work hard. After all, Kato, you're the heroine of this game. If possible, I'd like to be the first purchaser of this game."
Looking at Kato Megumi holding her phone beside him, Aragaki Takiya spoke in a half-joking manner.
The speaker was casual, but the listener was attentive. Although Kato Megumi didn't yet understand what it felt like to like someone, she was certain that when she heard what Aragaki Takiya just said, her heart did indeed skip a beat.
"Are you really looking forward to this game, Aragaki?"
The girl asked, pretending not to care.
"Of course I'm looking forward to it. After all, this is the result of our collective efforts. With you as the game heroine, Eriri as the Artist, Kasumigaoka Senpai for the script, Aki-san as the Planner, and of course, me as the club's leftover bits—I'll definitely cherish this work that brings together our blood and sweat."
Aragaki Takiya said these words in front of Kato Megumi.
"I see. Then let's hurry up. It's already twelve o'clock; if we don't hurry, we might be late."
As she spoke, the girl showed her phone, where the time displayed was exactly twelve o'clock sharp.
"Eh?! I almost forgot..."
...At one in the afternoon, at the Aragaki Residence. Although they experienced some minor setbacks, Aragaki Takiya and Kato Megumi still returned home early. Fortunately, the others hadn't arrived during this time, so they could be considered to have perfectly completed their morning mission.
"It seems they haven't arrived yet. Let's rest for a while..."
At this moment, Aragaki Takiya's forehead still had some fine beads of sweat. Well, after all, there was still a distance from the subway station to his apartment, plus he had helped Kato Megumi carry many things, so sweating was inevitable.
"By the way, Kato, do you want juice or barley tea?"
Opening the refrigerator, the cool air made Aragaki Takiya feel a bit better. After familiarly taking out a bottle of juice, he didn't forget Kato Megumi behind him. He still remembered that the girl was still panting slightly when they reached the apartment door just now.
"Um, juice, please."
After hesitating for a moment, Kato Megumi chose the sweet juice. After all, the weather outside was indeed quite hot; if she had the choice, she hoped to replenish some sugar.
"Alright~"
Upon hearing the girl's answer, Aragaki Takiya immediately took out a bottle of juice and handed it to Kato Megumi. Just as the two were relaxing and resting, there was a sudden knock on the apartment door.
"It seems they've arrived..."
Hearing the knock, Aragaki Takiya immediately got up to open the door, though he was somewhat curious about who would be the first to arrive today.
Click
"Eh? Aki-san, you look like you're in bad shape. Hurry and come in..."
Seeing Aki Tomoya at the door, Aragaki Takiya quickly let him into the room. For no other reason than that the bespectacled youth before him was panting heavily, his forehead drenched in sweat as if he had just been fished out of a pool.
"Huff... huff... Sor... ry, because I rode my bicycle all the way here..."
Aki Tomoya panted, but his gaze noticed Kato Megumi in the living room. Upon noticing she was also here, he actually felt as if his body felt a bit better.
"Well, I can see that, but you should wipe off your sweat first; it's easy to catch a cold like that."
Saying so, Aragaki Takiya pulled out a wet wipe from the table and handed it to Aki Tomoya beside him.
"Ah, um, thanks."
Seeing the wet wipe Aragaki Takiya handed over, Aki Tomoya hurriedly took it. The moment the coolness bloomed on his forehead, his heart was filled with gratitude toward Aragaki Takiya, because he could feel that the wipe had been chilled in the refrigerator. This kind of cool thing was the perfect match for the weather outside.
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