During lunch, Shoko from class 1D visit BB's classroom against her classmates' objections and aids by suggesting clubs based on personality and preferences. The BB still resists but vows to earn the students' trust by attending clubs. Seiya joins the Cooking Club as a taste tester. He surprises by eating an inedible meal. Shiryu joins the Debate Club, and Shun joins the Couture Club as the only male present. He sits at a table next to Chihiro, also from class 1D. Chihiro swaps a quick glance at Shun.
The weather for today is sunny and cloudy.
Seiya - Alright, time to choose a club! (looks at the sheet and slumps) Except we need to find out which one.
The BBs scratch their heads trying to find a club to join, but the list is long, and most are sports clubs. Since they can't join sports clubs, they must join regular clubs, but the list is limited. Stuck in a sticky situation.
Hyoga (sighs) So many choices...
Shiryu - I know what you mean, but there aren't many regular ones too.
Shun - Let's keep trying. We'll come across something eventually.
? - Hi!
They turn their attention to the young redhead girl standing outside.
Shoko (smiles) I can't help but overhear you having problems choosing a club. I don't mind helping you if you let me. Oh yeah! I'm Shoko Nagakawa from class 1D, the room next to you. (pause) You don't need to introduce yourselves. You're Galaxian War celebrities! I've been to every single fight of yours. Oh my gosh! You guys were awesome!
Seiya - Okay... Thank you for the other, but we can (muffles)
Hyoga (covers Seiya's mouth) No, Seiya! We need to gain student trust.
Shun - Exactly, we need to hear what she has to say.
Shoko - Can I sit somewhere?
Shiryu - Of course you can.
Shoko steps forward despite objections from her classmates.
Shoko - Thanks! (sits) I know a thing or two about clubs, so ask me.
Seiya - Really? What clubs you're part of, Shoko-san?
Shoko - The Martial Arts Club.
Seiya - Amazing!
Shoko - Okay, which one needs help?
Seiya - Start with me. What do you recommend?
Shoko - Joining a club boils down to preference and experience. You'll be expected to stay for all three years, so you must choose wisely.
Seiya - None of us can't join sports clubs.
Shoko - How about this? Why not be a tester for the Cooking Club? I heard they're looking for one. All you have to do is taste-test food.
Seiya - Sounds easy and low effort. Alright, I'll join.
Shun - What about me, Shoko-san?
Shoko - Wow! Your looks are really effeminate. You should join the Couture Club. It's like sewing outfits and stuff.
Shun (nods) Okay, I'll do that.
Shiryu - How about me?
Shoko - You seem to be smart, Shiryu-kun. Try the Debate club.
Shiryu - Very well, I'll accept.
Hyoga - And me?
Shoko - What do you want to do?
Hyoga - How about a club that's not on the list?
Shoko - Wow, this is difficult. But hear me out-take this with a grain of salt-on my way back from the gym, I see a group of kids entering and exiting an empty storage room. The last I checked was yesterday.
Hyoga - I should try that, then.
The bell rings.
Shoko - Aw, lunchtime is over. I'll be going now. Good luck! (stands)
Seiya (waves) Thank you, Shoko-san! You're a lifesaver.
[inside the school's Practice Building]
Seiya - So this is where all the clubs meet.
Shun - We have to separate at this point.
Seiya - Are you guys ready?
They extend their hands to form a stack.
Hyoga - Feels like deja-vu.
Seiya - Haha! You're right.
Shiryu - We can do this.
And so, the boys split to join the clubs Shoko recommended.
[Home Economics room]
Seiya - Hi! Is this the Cooking Club?
Freshman - Sorry, slots are full.
Seiya (confused) But I hear you're looking for a taste tester.
Freshman - Alright, come in.
Seiya enters the Home Economics room, and murmurs rip right away. The freshman escorts Seiya to his Senpai, the leader of the club.
Freshman - Senpai, this guy wants to be a tester.
Senpai - Really now? Testers never last too long in this club. Truth is, we're hesitant to have you here. But wanting to be a tester means someone in the school must've told you. Okay, if you can eat a dish and not faint, we'll keep you.
A member brings a random inedible dish. Seiya accepts the plate and eats it with all his might. He remains still, unflinching, to their surprise.
Male member - Wow, he ate all of it!
Female member - Does he have an iron stomach or something?
Senpai - There's no doubt about it. You're in.
Seiya (bows) Oh, thank you very much!
Senpai - Club meetings are Monday thru Thursday. Don't forget.
Seiya (leaps) Yes!
[inside the Sewing room]
Female Senpai - Joining us will be Shun-san from class 1C. Welcome to the Couture Club, Shun-san.
Shun (bows) Thank you!
Again, the murmurs.
Female Senpai - I know we have reservations about letting a guy join. Still, Shun-san is a celebrity whose looks captivated us. I'm sure he'll be able to give insight if we let him. (taps) Okay, Shun-san, sit where you like.
Shun sits next to a pigtailed brunette glancing at him.
Chihiro - Chihiro Rise from 1D. Know it.
Shun - Same class as Shoko-san.
Chihiro (surprised) Ah!
The Shoko in this story is NOT from Saintia Sho. She's an OC.