Chapter 51: Disagreement in the club
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Hearing Hashima Izumi's words, Aki Tomoya was stunned for a moment, followed by a surge of ecstasy in his heart. Her initiative had saved him a lot of trouble.
"Izumi wants to join? Of course, no problem..."
Aki Tomoya didn't hesitate to agree to Hashima Izumi's request, but before he could finish his sentence, Eriri interrupted him directly from the side.
"By the way, we are also members of the club, aren't we? Why don't you ask for our opinions before adding a new member?"
"But, I am the club President..."
"Even though you are the top leader of the club, Rinri-kun, I think Sawamura's opinion is better regarding the issue of new members. Rinri-kun, you shouldn't make decisions on your own."
Kasumigaoka Senpai's statement was truly a surprise to Eriri. She didn't expect this Fat Woman, who often teased her, to stand by her side without hesitation at a critical moment... With Kasumigaoka Utaha's stance, Aragaki Takiya and Kato Megumi naturally agreed with Eriri's view without hesitation. Suddenly, the issue of Hashima Izumi joining the club became completely one-sided.
"You guys..."
Looking at the club members who disagreed with him, Aki Tomoya was so angry he couldn't speak. He had just boasted in front of Hashima Izumi, yet they... why did they have to interrupt him at a time like this!
At this moment, Aki Tomoya really wanted to use his authority as President to expel everyone who opposed him from the club. However, since all the club members present were against him, he couldn't exactly be a leader with no followers.
"It's okay, Senpai. This kind of thing naturally needs to be discussed with the club members."
Compared to Aki Tomoya's anger, Hashima Izumi didn't think much of it. In her view, this was a normal procedure for a club, especially since this wasn't just a recreational club; personnel screening was perfectly normal.
"Alright..."
Hearing what Hashima Izumi said, Aki Tomoya felt like a deflated balloon. But then he thought of something and took out the work Izumi had handed him.
"But Izumi's art style is really good. Even in our club, she could serve as the main illustrator. This would be a huge help to the progress of our game."
As Aki Tomoya's words fell, the atmosphere on the scene instantly dropped to the freezing point.
"Um, did I say something wrong?"
Looking at the expressions on everyone's faces, Aki Tomoya asked uneasily.
"It's nothing. I just remembered I have other things to do, so I'll take my leave first."
Kasumigaoka Utaha returned to her expressionless school persona. Aki Tomoya's speech just now had completely lowered his image in her eyes.
"Are we just tools to you, to be replaced whenever you find something more useful?"
Looking at Aki Tomoya before her, Kasumigaoka Utaha thought silently and then left directly.
"Since you've already made your decision, then go ahead and draw with your 'main illustrator'."
Eriri had heard every word Aki Tomoya said. At this moment, there was no expression on her face, as if the matter had nothing to do with her.
"Aragaki, I want to go see Moeha. Is that okay?"
Eriri suddenly asked as she turned around.
"Of course. Then, 'President', we'll be going now."
As if thinking of something, Aragaki Takiya no longer addressed Aki Tomoya as Aki-san, but changed it to 'President'.
Walking ahead, Eriri heard Aragaki Takiya's address for Aki Tomoya and paused for a moment, but then continued walking forward as if nothing had happened.
"Let's go, Kato."
Aragaki Takiya called out to the girl beside him, then ignored Aki Tomoya's stunned expression and left directly... "Then, Aragaki, I'll head back first."
When they reached the train station near the school, Kato Megumi stopped accompanying Aragaki Takiya and Eriri and chose to part ways.
"Aren't you going to see Moeha, Kato?"
"I did have that thought, but there's a family dinner today, so I have to go back early."
The girl blinked, her tone carrying a hint of regret.
"Alright, then... see you tomorrow?"
"See you tomorrow."
Hearing those familiar words, a faint smile appeared on the girl's face, and she turned to step into the train station.
"Let's go then... Eriri."
Looking at the Blonde Girl beside him, Aragaki Takiya couldn't help but feel a bit tongue-tied. Usually, when several club members were together, it didn't feel like a problem to call her that, but now that it was just the two of them, he felt a bit... "Hmph!"
Looking at the boy before her, Eriri couldn't help but recall the scene from earlier, but she only let out a light hmph and didn't say much else.
"By the way, regarding what happened just now, don't worry. Kasumigaoka Senpai, Kato, and I—none of us will agree to it."
Along the way, Aragaki Takiya noticed Eriri's displeased expression and decided to speak up to reassure her.
"Who asked for your concern? I'd love for that girl to replace me as the illustrator; that way I'd have more time to rest..."
Faced with Aragaki Takiya's comfort, Eriri didn't appreciate it at all. She wouldn't admit her weakness in front of him; did the great Miss Eriri not care about her pride?
As the train pulled into the station, the scenery outside the window slowly receded, but Eriri's thoughts drifted elsewhere. The impression of Aragaki Takiya calling out 'President' kept deepening in her mind.
"Hehe~"
In the end, the Blonde Girl couldn't help but let out a soft chuckle.
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