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After the chaotic events of the cavalry contest, the two councils came to a proper understanding and continued to pave the path forward, but what does the new future hold for the students of Hachimitsu, only time will tell as we head into the brand new arc "Tanabata Arc"...
-Auditorium-
July 3rd
8:00 am
Many students gathered inside the auditorium, all of them wearing their usual Hachimitsu uniforms, minus the brown jackets around their shoulders. They were only now in their white shirts, some of their sleeves were rolled up to their shoulders to beat the heat.
Standing in the front row of all of the female students were the four boys.
"I wonder what the meeting is going to be about?" Kiyoshi asked his friends.
Shingo turned to Kiyoshi with a shrug. "Beats me, I bet it has something to do with the USC being back in power. I mean that was our main goal to begin with before Andre went on a rampage."
"That's right *cough* our goal was to reinstate the USC back in power so they can bring back our dream." Joe said.
"Indeed…our dream."
All four of them once again had the same image in mind.
Girls at the beach side, wearing white t-shirts and shorts that hugged against their sides. Their clothing gets wet by the water, making them completely soaked and see through. Boys getting a good image of their undergarments.
"Wet T-shirt contest!"
"What are you boys thinking about?"
At an instant, they both released a small scream when they heard a young female voice behind Kiyoshi. Turning around, they spot Etsuko with her child-like curiosity at the boys. Standing to the side of her were Tsubaki, Megumi and Yukina.
"Ah! Etsuko-dono and the others! W-We were just thinking about what the meeting was going to be about!" Gakuto said, trying to avoid the real reason for what they were originally thinking.
"Oh yeah, Matsuri said that the Crow Mistress had an announcement to say to the school. It has something concerning the council authority or something like that."
So they were right on the money.
"However," Kiyoshi brought the attention. "With the situation with Andre the other day, wouldn't you say it's unclear who's the real winner?"
"Indeed, Kiyoshi-dono does bring up a point. However, your's truly believe that the transfer of power should go to the USC. After all, that cause was indirectly provoked by the ASC. There's no way that the power should go to those who irresponsibly caused the mess in the first place." Gakuto stated.
Joe nodded his head in agreement. "Yeah. Fuck the ASC."
"I don't know about that." Yukina said as she flung her hair to the side. "While I was doing my training, I happened to see both Mari and Kate walking with each other, exchanging conversation. As if they were old friends."
"Huh? Are you serious?" Tsubaki said as she crossed her arms under her breast.
"Of course. My eyes don't deceive me. Plus, I am a ninja, have we completely forgotten about that."
The group held expressions on their faces as they recall her butlers randomly appearing on the field besides her and assisted with taming Andre and digging the hole.
"Yeah, thanks for reminding me how scary you can be." Megumi said, causing Yukina to look at her with a hint of offendedness.
"Ah! You make it sound like I'm your typical 'ojou' who just solves all her problems with just throwing money around like a loose canon!"
Tsubaki scratched the back of her head with a groan. "Well…I mean you do fit the trope."
"Actually, how much money does your family carry, Yukina?" Kiyoshi asked with a curious tone.
"That there is top secret and only allowed for those within the family. In other words, figure it out yourselves."
As if on cue, the boys huddled together and began to whisper amongst each other.
"She got to be filthy rich. Like billionaire rich." Kiyoshi said.
"No way. I think she's Scrooge Mcduck rich." Shingo countered.
"Could Yukina-dono perhaps be somewhere above those two superheroes, what are their names?" Gakuto asked.
"Batman and Iron-man?" Joe said.
Yukina sighed to herself as she pinched the bridge of her nose. "Honestly, boys."
"Ah! There you guys are!"
They all turned to see Chiyo with Anzu, Mayumi and Satou tagging along.
"Oh, Chiyo-chan and the others." Kiyoshi said.
"We were wondering if we could find you in the crowd, figured you boys would be up front." Chiyo said.
"I mean, with the boys it shouldn't be too hard to find them. Given the embarrassing display they performed during the sports festival." Yukina said.
The boys hold a look of guilt and shame as they recall what Yukina is mentioning.
Kiyoshi released an exaggerated sigh. "She does make a point. Though I really wish not to remember that."
"Indeed. I too do not wish to remember that."
"Too late! Someone already recorded the whole thing and posted it on YouTube." Etsuko said with her phone out earning one big shocked gasp from the boys.
The small girl presented her phone to the boys with Kiyoshi grabbing it and bringing it closer to them. There, in full screen, they see themselves dancing in front of the girls that surrounded them without their shirts on.
"I mean, you gotta admit we look so hot." Joe said quietly.
"Indeed…"
Their expression fell in an instance the moment Kiyoshi took off his pants and started stripping. Followed by the others. Screams were heard in the phone within the background. Kiyoshi groaned with a heavy blush on his cheeks.
Anzu looked over Shingo's shoulders, ignoring the blush from the boy. She carried a disgusted expression. "Seriously, what the hell was giving you the thought that it was okay for you to just strip like that."
"Ugh. I just want to go back to my room and die."
"Easy for you to say, I look like a total loser!" Shingo said.
"Indeed! Your's truly looks to be the most pathetic one! How in the world will Mitsuko-dono look at me anymore!"
"I want to die." Joe said with a low cough.
"All of you are losers." Anzu said with blank expressions.
"Oh hey! They're here!" Etsuko pointed out as she looked on top of the stage.
Walking towards the center of the stage, was Mari who was dressed the same as all of the other female students in the auditorium. Following behind her were the other members of the USC, Meiko, Hana and Matsuri. With the ASC towing behind them as well.
"Huh? What's the ASC doing here?" Kiyoshi asked.
"Maybe receiving punishment for the crime they did?" Joe asked.
"If they were, wouldn't they be in chains or in prison clothing like how we were…" Shingo asked a question.
Gakuto's focus was entirely on Mitsuko who was too nervous to look up at the crowd, keeping her eyes on her own feet, while minding her steps as they walked on stage before stopping as she saw Risa stopping in front of her.
"Mitsuko-dono…we haven't spoken to each other ever since the sports festival…just how am I going to speak to her again?"
Mari walks up to the podium, clearing her throat.
[Thank you all for coming. Now allow me to bring you up to speed. As with what had happened previously during the sports festival, the battle between the USC and the ASC for the authority over the council. However, with what had happened with Andre, I and Kate, the council president of the ASC, have concluded that the battle ended up as a draw.]
All of the students began to mutter to themselves. Unsure of how they feel about it ending that way. They were sure they saw how the USC had the upper hands and were almost about to beat the ASC before Andre woke up.
"Indeed, but from my understanding, Kate-dono was about to withdraw from the battle. So wouldn't the power go to the USC." Gakuto said.
"I mean, that does seem likely." Chiyo said with a pondering thought.
[Which brings me to my next topic! The original bet was that if the USC wins the contest, we would continue to rule over the school as the council and the ASC would disband.]
The boys looked onward with hopeful looks in their eyes. Hoping that all their effort to bring back the wet t-shirt contest would not go to waste-
[However…circumstances have changed.] Mari said with a small smile.
"..."
The boys did not say a single word as they looked onward with confused expressions.
"H-Huh? Wait. What does she mean by that?" Kiyoshi asked.
"I-Indeed. Your's truly do not know either."
"Did something happen between her and Kate, Yukina?" Tsubaki turned to the ninja.
"Like I said, I saw them walking and exchanging conversations, but I do not know exactly what they were talking about." Yukina answered.
[I spoke with Kate and we came to an agreement. Despite her disqualification from the contest, you could say that I had some time to think this over. Instead of the losing side being disbanded and not returning to the school, they will stay in this school and continue their existence. What I'm trying to say is…that the power over the authority of the council will stay with the ASC!]
All of the students within the room gasped in shock. What did she mean by that!? Kate will continue her rule as the council president!? But what of the USC?
"Well now, that is unexpected…" Yukina said with a surprised gaze.
"But I thought the original idea was to put the USC back in power, why would Mari and Kate agree to that idea?" Etsuko said with a worried gaze.
"Hey, what's going on here?" Anzu asked with a confused gaze.
"Now I'm really confused." Mayumi asked with a tilt.
"Wait, if the ASC is going to stay in power, then what about the USC? What's going to happen to them?" Satou said.
Chiyo looked onward with a concerned look on her face. She wasn't sure how to feel about this suddenly popping out of nowhere. But Satou did bring up a good point, what will happen to the USC? What about her sister?
The ones who were impacted the most with the news were the boys. As they wore the most shocked expression yet. Their faces were covered with a bullet of sweat, their mouths wide open, with snot leaking out of their noses.
"THE ASC WILL STILL BE IN POWER!? BUT THAT WOULD MEAN OUR DREAM! ALL OF OUR EFFORT WOULD GO TO WASTE!"
[I'm sure you are all shocked and confused. As I said, our original deal if the losing side loses, they will be disbanded and never come back to this school. However, do not worry. We, the USC will continue to exist, as elite guards under the ASC…no. Under the true student council!]
"OOOOOOHHHH!" All of the female students gasped at once.
[For now, I shall hand this microphone over to Kate and she will give her speech…]
Mari beckons Kate to come over. The orange hair girl stood up as she walked over towards where Mari stood. Taking the microphone as Mari walked away from the podium and stood to the side.
Kate looked at the crowd who all looked at her. Eager to hear what she is going to say. She could see some of their expressions, some held eager expressions while the other held rather conflicted expressions. She couldn't blame them, she did cause a lot of trouble for the school….
But that will change….
[Hello, students of Hachimitsu. I know many of you are concerned about my continued stay as the council president. In fact, I do not blame you. I have caused many troubles for all of you. I even almost killed one of our students because of my own selfishness, however, that changes today. I will not turn a blind eye to my mistakes, I will do the best of my ability and become the ideal council president for you all. I, my friends, and with the help of the USC. We will work together to protect this school, it's students from any potential threats from within and outside off campus! I do not intend any of you to forgive or believe me, but please trust us! WE WILL PAVE A WAY TO CREATE A BRIGHT FUTURE FOR HACHIMITSU!]
Not a word was uttered through the auditorium. But many did not carry the same conflicted look as they did before, in fact, they wore more of…surprised looks. Looking up at the orange-haired girl who stood there with a determined expression.
The silence was broken when the chairman began clapping his hands. His expressions as usual were stoned, but Mari can tell he was left with a good impression as he clapped faster. It wasn't long before Takamoto joined in with the clap and so did the other teachers.
Joining along was Matsuri with his bright smile, following along was Meiko, Hana and soon the other council members. It wasn't long before the whole school joined in and clapped their hands together. Giving her a round of applause.
Kate looked onward with a surprised expression, her eyes widened as they all joined and gave her an applause. She turned to her side to see Mari with a smile.
"I look forward to working with you, Madam President." Mari emphasized on the last word.
Kate cheeks heated up as she looked the other way with a blush. "I…I look forward to your contribution as well…"
While everyone clapped, not all the students were happy. The boys were the most expressive one in the batch. While they clapped their hands. Their stone cold face speaks louder than words. As single tears leaked from their eyes as they looked onward.
"Our dream…our beautiful dream on getting the wet t-shirt contest…all of our effort…wasted."
A single image of all the girls dressed in their t-shirts was fading further in the background. Their dream…gone from their mind.
-Student Council Office-
Hana poured some tea into each of the cups that were on the table. Each of the three members were seated on the couches, facing each other.
"Well then, that went rather smoothly." Mari said, breaking the silence.
Kate couldn't help but to develop a twitch. "You make it sound like that I would humiliate myself."
"Well, that could happen one way or another." Meiko said as she sipped her tea. Ignoring the glare from Kate.
"Honestly, all the speech I gave and the fact that I accepted the role as the president of the student council without making a fuss. Don't you think I should get more respect?" Kate said as she eyed Mari.
Mari rolled her eyes. "Calm down Meiko, I'm positive Kate nor any of the others will not cause any more trouble for us. I'm sure of it."
Meiko gave a small scoff as she looked the other way, still steaming mad.
"Could you perhaps be still mad that I almost killed your boyfriend?" Kate said with a hint of tease in her tone.
She immediately regrets it as Meiko sent her a threatening glare. Mitsuko whimpered in her seat, beginning to sweat.
Kate whimpered. "S-Sorry."
Meiko felt Mari's reassuring hand on her shoulders. Her anger soothing down as she relaxed back on her seat. The pressure she was putting on the handle relaxed, avoiding cracking it.
"Look…I'm sorry for all the trouble I caused," Kate said, wearing a shameful expression. "I never wanted things to go that far. I…I never suspected that Matsuri would take the hit for Mari and Hana to be honest."
Hana remembered how she was scared for her life when she reached out for Mari's hand. And then she saw Andre coming to attack them. They would've surely been severely injured if Matsuri hadn't come to save them.
"Um…" Risa broke the silence. "How is Matsuri actually…"
"He's doing fine. However, I would like it if he were to relax more. His body is still sore, but of course, that boy is constantly moving about. Making me worry about him." Meiko said as she looked into her cup with a fearful expression.
"Ugh. Sometimes Matsuri can just go off and do things on his own. It just pisses me off." Hana said with a glare.
"I'm sure Matsuri is just trying to look out for us. Although I do agree. He constantly does things behind our backs. It would be good practice if he tells us beforehand."
Kate blinked at the girl. "You make it sound like he's a handful?"
Mari pondered for a moment with a hum. "I wouldn't go that far. However, we still treasure him as a valuable member in our group. I had my skepticals at first…no. Not much skepticism but more of hostility against the boy. Due to my mindset about boys, I believed that all boys were trash, but that changed during his stay at the council. He's shown to be a noble one. He's honest, kind and is loyal to his friends. A rare mythological creature if I were to describe him as."
Kate blinked as she tilted her head at the girl. "Wow, never thought to see the day to hear you say that?"
"That just shows you how much of an impression he made towards Mari." Hana said. "To be honest the same could be said for me. Granted I don't think much of him…but he's alright."
The girls then turned to Meiko who was continuously sipping on her tea.
"No need to hear anything from me. Our relationship with each other should seal the deal." She said without opening her eyes.
"Still shocked that you and him are a thing…" Hana said. "I would've thought that you would go for someone…you know…"
"I know what you're going to say. But to be honest…I never put too much thought into the relationship because I shared the same mindset as Mari," Meiko said with Mari looking at her with a curious stare. "But after Matsuri stayed here at the council, he shared some similarities between me in the past."
A soft gasp escaped Kate's lips.
"Both of us were bullied, we were weak, shy and insecure. However, Matsuri didn't have anyone to rely on. Even though he did, he was scared of being a disappointment. Unlike me, who had Mari who taught me how to be strong and be prideful about myself. I guess, you can say that I connected with him during that time. At first I thought it was wrong of me to love him, because it would go against Mari's principles and I would betray her trust…I was scared of what would happen between my friendship with Mari and Hana."
Meiko softly gripped her cup as she began to shake. Feeling fear all over her now that she lets it out and with the two USC members.
She felt a hand softly touching her shoulders, turning her head to see Mari with a smile. "Meiko, I appreciate your loyalty and all. But I never wanted you to become like me."
"H-Huh?"
"I just wanted you to be more proud of yourself. Who would not let anyone judge your look or belittle you because you're different. Granted I may have left a very good impression on you to copy me. And even though my past self would've said something different, now is different." Mari gave her a warm smile. "I'm happy for you and Matsuri."
"M-Mari…"
"That's right. I'm happy for you as well. Matsuri's a nice guy, better than being with a complete assmunch who only looks at you for your body." Hana said with a grin.
Meiko blinked rapidly before releasing a smile. "Thank you…both of you."
"Ahem."
All three of them turned to see Kate and the others.
"I hate to interrupt this touching moment, but I would like to say something to Meiko," She said, gaining the attention of the vice president. "I'm sorry…for everything I did to you during elementary school."
"Huh?"
"I'm not…I'm not looking for you to accept my apologies, but I just wanted to say that I was sorry. It was…wrong. S-So yeah, I'm not going to repeat myself again. But yes, sorry!" Kate said as she huffed the other way with her arms crossed.
Meiko blinked rapidly as she looked at the orange-haired girl. Only for her to grin. "Never suspected to hear that from you of all people."
Kate felt offended. "Ah! How dare you! I'm not a monster!"
"Said the person who ignored my warning about Andre's mental state." Mari said, causing Kate to grumble. "By the way, how is Andre?"
"Oh. He's doing fine. He said he doesn't remember what happened back at the sports festival. He remembers bits and pieces but he doesn't fully remember." Risa said.
"Ugh! That fatass! He doesn't even remember the trouble he gave us!?" Hana said with an annoyed tone.
"I mean, it shouldn't be too worrying. I think it's best if he doesn't remember, better safe than sorry, right?"
"Agreed." Kate nodded her head before looking at Meiko. "By the way, where is Matsuri? I thought he would be with you considering the fact that you can't leave him alone for one measly second."
Meiko rolled her eyes. "For your information I can perfectly be fine without Matsuri every once in a while. I'm not that clingy around him. Besides, he was sent on an assignment of his own."
"Oh? And that would be?" Kate asked with a curious tone.
"Since we're using the old clubroom, we were considering remodeling the clubroom." Mari said.
The three girls blinked before exchanging glances at each other. Remodeling the clubroom that they used to use for their office?
"H-Hold on. You said that Matsuri had an assignment…you're telling me that he's going to remodel the entire clubroom…himself?" Risa asked.
"Of course not. He said he knows someone who may just be able to help with the cause…" Mari said with a pondering hum.
-Rooftop-
"Eh? You wish for me to remodel the clubroom that used to be the ASC office?" Yukina said with surprised expressions.
Matsuri was currently meeting with his friends on the rooftop. Tsubaki and Etsuko sitting by the building near the entrance towards the door. Megumi sitting near them with her legs criss-crossed on the ground.
"Yeah. I mean, I'm not trying to force you or anything. I was just wondering if you can…you know maybe lend a hand." Matsuri said as he was scratching the back of his head.
Yukina blinked before wearing a blank expression. "If I may ask, did you happen to come for my aid because you see me as a rich individual. And personally think that I can solve your problem if I happen to throw money around."
Matsuri raised his hands in defense. "I-I mean. I didn't mean to hurt your feelings, I-I just thought…"
"Hey come on, Ojou-san! Don't you think you should lend a helping hand!" Etsuko said as she leaned on her seat.
"Yeah, we all know how crazy rich you are. So how about be a pal and throw some money his way." Tsubaki said with a grin. "And while you're at it, perhaps lend some money to us."
Yukina looked towards the other with a glare. "Honestly, look I don't think I mentioned this, but I'm not some loose cannon who just throws around money to solve my problems. And besides, even if I wanted to I can't. Mother and father would be very furious if I go around and do things without their permission."
Megumi blinked. "Your parents? So they control your finances."
"Of course they do. I would rather not cross them if I happen to spend money like crazy." Yukina crossed her arms under her bosom as she looked up in the air.
"...s-so…is that a no then." Matsuri asked with a defeated tone.
Yukina opened one eye as she looked at the boy in front of her. Noticing the defeated expression on his face. She sighed to herself. "However…since it is a request from you. Then I will see what I can do."
Matsuri expressions lit up. "R-Really!?"
"Yes, yes. I shall look into this matter."
"Hehehe~! Looks like Ojou-san got a heart after all!" Etsuko said with a grin.
Yukina shot her an annoyed glare. "Watch it, child. Now then, Matsuri. Before I even agree to this, I would like to see this clubroom and see what I am dealing with."
"O-Oh! Sure! But…I don't think you're not gonna like it."
"Oh please, I've seen worse before. And horrors before my eyes. Now please, show me. I must know."
"...okay."
-Abandon Clubroom-
They were in front of the entrance of the abandoned clubroom. Seeing the wasteland building right in front of them. Moss growing on the broken metal plates. The wooden sign that says, 'Underground Student Council Office'. Cracks forming on the side of the walls. The whole building itself looked rather underwhelming in comparison to the luxury buildings, even the original room that USC used to have was way better.
The group had nothing to say as they just stared with shock and disgust. Aside from Matsuri and Etsuko who have seen the building and room, the others have not.
Matsuri turned to Yukina. "W-Welp…this is it."
"...this is the clubroom that the ASC used to have…are you kidding me?" Tsubaki asked, trying to find some ground to even talk on.
"Yup. This is the room."
"What a dump." Megumi bluntly said as she just couldn't take her eyes off of the place.
"..." Yukina did not say anything as her eyes could not peel away from the structure.
"Just wait until you see inside!" Etsuko said.
"IT'S EVEN WORSE INSIDE!?" Tsubaki yelled in the room.
They were all inside the room. Megumi was already trying out the couches, despite how nasty they look, she complied either way. Only to regret it as her butt hit against the hard and stiff cushion.
"Ugh…even the furniture here is not that good." Megumi said as she stood up and rubbed her butt. "How the hell are you guys able to stand this?"
"Honestly, not sure. You just get used to it." Matsuri said with a smile.
Tsubaki however, looked at Matsuri and scanned his face. "I can tell that you're faking. That's a fake ass smile right there."
"This is seriously a dump, Matsuri! How the hell is this place not even cleaned or even remodeled at least!" Megumi said with slight annoyance in her tone.
"I think it just wasn't in their budget." Etsuko stated.
"BUT STILL THOUGH! I WOULDN'T EVEN USE THIS ROOM!" Tsubaki yelled.
"Anyways, Yukina, this is the room and the state that it's in…Yukina?" Matsuri looked at the girl who stood there with her fan open and in front of her face.
Snap!
She closed her fan with a flick of her wrist. Shocking the others. She stood there for a split moment before opening her mouth….
"Matsuri…."
"Y-Yes…"
Before he could even react, he found Yukina's hand slapped against both of his cheeks! Squishing his face together as he was forced to look at her outraged face.
"ARE YOU FUCKING KIDDING ME!"
"EEP!"
"THIS ROOM! THIS FUCKING ROOM! HOW IN GOD'S NAME HELL CAN ANYONE USE THIS ROOM!? HOW COME YOU NEVER SAID ANYTHING!? HUH!? YOU DUMBASS, FUCK!"
The girls slowly became more scared of the ninja girl's sudden outburst. Shrinking further away from her.
"I-I did! But I thought it would be better if you saw it yourself! Was it bad!?"
"WAS IT BAD!? WAS IT BAAAAAD!? YES IT IS YOU STUPID FUCK!"
Yukina released Matsuri as she began her rant. Going around the room looking at many of the things that did not sit well with her.
"THESE SOFA! JUST LOOK AT THE STATE THEIR IN! THESE LOOKS LIKE THEY WERE PRACTICALLY DRAGGED OUT OF THE TRASH AND WERE NEVER CLEAN! AND THAT SINK! THE LIVING FUCK IS THIS!? WHEN WAS THE LAST TIME THIS DAMN SINK WAS CLEANED! NEVER!? I'M NOT FUCKING SURPRISE! AND THIS ROOM! WHY IS IT SO SMALL! YOU CAN'T EVEN HAVE A SINGLE MEETING IN HERE WITH SUCH A CRAMPED SPACE! THE WALLS! THE BROKEN LIGHTS! EVERYTHING HERE IS WRONG! WRONG! WRONG! WRONG! WRONG!"
Yukina slammed her fan against the table hard enough that it snapped in half. The other half flinged into the air, stabbing the ceiling. Etsuko was hugging a terrified Tsubaki. Matsuri was hiding behind Megumi who was hugging Matsuri for comfort.
"WHO IS RESPONSIBLE!? WHO I SAY!? THEY WILL SEVERELY PUNISHED! I SHALL HAVE HUNG BY THEIR MUSHROOM AND RIP IT IN HALF! HELL, IF IT'S A FEMALE! THEN SHE SHALL FACE PUNISHMENT BY STRIPPING HER NAKED AND PUT HER NEAR A FIRE PIT! THREATENING TO BURN HER TO DEATH! SHOW NO MERCY WHAT'S SO EVER! THESE DAMN GOOD FOR NOTHING, ASSMUNCH, LOW-LIVES MOTHERFUCK-"
She stopped as a sharp gasp escaped her mouth. Clearing her throat, completely changing character.
"I mean, yes. This room is indeed quite in dismay. I dare say this whole place needs a complete redo." Yukina said composing herself once more.
She didn't hear any response as she looked over her shoulders and saw Matsuri and the others cowering in the corner.
"I-Is she done being scary…" Etsuko squeaked as she had her eyes shut.
"I don't want to look!" Tsubaki said with her eyes shut.
Matsuri peeked from behind Megumi who was still shivering. "U-Um…so…y-you'll take the request."
"Of course. I shall take your request. Also, I apologize for my recent outburst. It's just that…this room…ugh. It gives me such a headache. Honestly what ticks me off the most is that the staff expects anyone to use this room without giving it a proper cleaning. Honestly, what a mess."
By this point, Tsubaki and Etsuko calmed down, but remained on guard just in case she blows off again.
"T-That's great. B-But how are you gonna get your parents approval?" Matsuri asked.
Yukina smiled. "Oh, that's easy."
The ninja girl brought out her phone and snapped away. Taking some pictures of the room. She then sent the pictures via text message to her mom.
"3…2…1." Yukina counted.
And on cue, her phone started ringing.
"Damn, how'd you know?" Tsubaki asked.
"Oh trust me, dear. I have my ways." She said as she answered the door. "Hello?"
[WHAT IN THE HELL AM I LOOKING AT!?]
Matsuri and the others flinched at the tone of Yukina's mother's voice.
"It's exactly as you see, mother."
[THE STATE OF THAT ROOM! UGH! WHO IS IN CHARGE OF THAT ROOM! THEY SHOULD PUNISH!]
"Yes, yes. I know your anger. Anyways, one of my friend's was wondering if I can borrow money and remodel this room. Give it a complete do-over."
[Yes you may. On one condition.]
"Oh?"
[I assume that you need the chairman's approval to do this. I wish to speak with him…personally.]
"Uh-oh." Etsuko whispered.
The ninja girl started to dread a little with the mentioning of her mother wanting to take charge. "U-Um. No need mother, I can-"
[Yukina.] She said in a threatening tone.
"...yes mother. I understand." Yukina said in a defeated tone.
[Good. I and your father shall be there in a few minutes to speak with the chairman. When we're done, then you may use our resources to remodel the room.]
"Thank you mother. But please don't overdo it. I still attend this school."
[We won't. At least I will try to contain myself. I shall see you in a bit. Good-bye dear.]
"Bye mom. And thank you." She said as she hung up. "Well then, that settles it. Fear not my dear low-income friend. For I, Yukina Shido. Shall personally see this problem through! And give this clubroom the proper treatment it deserves." Yukina said with a smile.
"I know you're our friend and all, but you seriously give off red flags." Tsubaki said.
"Ah! How rude! Don't compare me to some generic rich villain!"
-Small Alleyway-
Kiyoshi, Gakuto, Shingo and Joe were all huddled by the small alleyway. Having their secret conversation without anyone eavesdropping on them.
"My comrades, we have ourselves a serious problem." Gakuto said as he pushed his glasses up. "Our primary goal was to restore power back to the USC so that they can revive the wet t-shirt contest. However…due to unforeseen circumstances, the power has been redirected towards Kate-dono. Meaning the wet t-shirt contest will forever be suspended."
"This sucks!" Joe said with a cough.
"What was the whole point then? We pretty much just wasted time by helping the USC only to get nothing in return! The fuck man!" Shingo yelled as he gritted his teeth.
"Hey come on guys, settle down." Kiyoshi said. "It's not all bad. At least everything simmered down."
"AT WHAT COST!? WE WASTED OUR PRECIOUS TIME WITH THE USC AND FOR WHAT!? NOTHING! NOW WE CAN'T SEE ANY OF THE GIRLS UNDERGARMENT!" Shingo said.
"Indeed. This is truly a cruel world. Unforgivable!" Gakuto yelled.
"I want to see Cake-san in her swimsuit!" Joe cried, literally crying.
Kiyoshi just looked at his friends who were almost on the verge of crying other than Joe who was crying with his face buried in his arms. True, it was a devastating blow to them, but what else they could do. However….
"Guys." Kiyoshi brings their attention to him. "There's still a chance."
"What do you mean?" Gakuto asked. "There's nothing we can do. It's over, Kiyoshi-dono."
"No, it's not over." Kiyoshi said with a determined look. "There's still one thing we can do…"
Gakuto, Shingo and Joe looked at the boy with confused expressions.
"We have to come clean and tell the USC about the wet t-shirt contest."
On cue. All three of the boys immediately wore shocked expressions. Their mouths gaped wide open with their eyes blank white in pure horror.
"INDEED THAT IS A SUICIDAL MISSION!" Gakuto yelled in horror.
"ARE YOU INSANE!? OR ARE YOU FREAKING DUMB!?" Shingo yelled.
"NO WAY MAN! ABSOLUTELY NOT!" Joe yelled with a wheeze.
"We have to! Or else we're not going to see the wet t-shirt contest ever again!" Kiyoshi countered as he glared at the group.
The three boys shamefully glanced at each other before looking at Kiyoshi.
"K-Kiyoshi-dono…how about we just abandon our dream altogether. I-Indeed it would be the best choice better than getting killed by the USC." Gakuto said with his skin being drenched in sweat.
"Come on Gakuto, I know you don't want that to happen." Kiyoshi said.
Gakuto's lips began to quiver as he looked in the different direction. Not wanting to let Kiyoshi see his reaction.
"See. It's on your face! Stop trying to hide it!" Kiyoshi said, pointing out Gakuto's face.
"I-Indeed! Y-Your's truly do not know what you are speaking about!" He pushed his glasses up in a shaky manner.
"Come on, think about it man. Us coming clean about our true intention of joining them, they'll never let us live it down." Shingo was brought up.
"Well we have to! If we don't then this will all be a waste of time!" Kiyoshi pointed out as he pointed his finger at the boy.
Shingo groaned as he ran his hand through his hair. "Even if we do…how are we even going to word it out?"
"Better question *cough* who's going to tell them?" Joe said.
This brought up the boy's attention. Who was going to tell them?
"W-Well, how about Matsuri?" Shingo asked.
"H-Hey yeah. We can possibly tell him *cough* about how good Meiko would look in a t-shirt and swimsuit." Joe said.
"Hey yeah! Good idea man! Her skin getting drenched and seeing her awesome body under her shirt. She is wearing a skimpy bikini that hugs against her skin. Pushing her breasts against her and seeing her 'treasure' down below!" Shingo already had an image in her head.
"Indeed! If we play our cards right! Matsuri-dono would definitely come around!" Gakuto said.
As the three boys were almost certain that it was going to be a sure win, Kiyoshi however was indifferent with the plan.
"I…I don't think we should have Matsuri tell them."
"HUH!?" All three yelled with their mouths gaped open once more.
"Come on, it's not fair. We were the ones who wanted the wet t-shirt contest so it would make sense that one of us should do it."
"Why not!? Matsuri's part of the USC. So can't we get him to tell Madam President so that she can take this over to Kate." Shingo said.
"I don't want to drag Matsuri into anymore of our mess. Right now this is our problem to deal with. Besides, like I said, we're the ones who wanted the wet t-shirt contest. Don't you think it would be fair if it was just us."
The boys glanced at each other with guilty expressions.
"Hmm…I suppose you're right. Having Matsuri-dono tell this to Madam President-dono would be unfair. But it then brings us to the next question…who will be the one to tell them?" Gakuto said.
"..."
Not a word was said between the group. Nothing at all. Joe looked towards Shingo, then the blonde boy looked towards Gakuto until they all looked at Kiyoshi. The boy blinks as he looks around before looking back at them.
"Wait…you mean…me?"
"Of course. After all, you're the one who brought up the idea." Gakuto said with a smirk.
"W-Wait a minute! Just because I brought up the idea doesn't mean I should be the one to tell her! You guys at least should have a saying on your end as well!" Kiyoshi countered.
"Nay. This was your idea. So it's appropriate that you should be the chosen one to tell them." Gakuto said as he waved his hand nonchalantly.
"That's right. Stop being a wimp and take responsibility." Shingo said. "Besides, I have other things to do."
"Me too." Joe agreed along with Shingo.
"Bullshit! Like what?" Kiyoshi asked with an accusing tone.
Shingo pondered for a moment before coming up with something. "I uh…have a date with Anzu."
"A-And I got something to do with Cake-san." Joe said.
"Your's truly have to speak with Mitsuko-dono."
"THE HELL YOU DO!" Kiyoshi yelled at them.
"You calling us liars!?" Shingo leaned into Kiyoshi's.
"YOU GUYS DON'T HAVE DATES! YOUR JUST MAKING EXCUSES!"
"I'm not! I'm telling the truth."
"Technically I'm lying. I just don't want to face any of the USC at the moment and possibly get killed."
"Indeed! I have plans with Mitsuko-dono."
"Nay. Your's truly do not have anything planned at all. But I do wish to find ways to speak with Mitsuko-dono once more."
"S-Same here." Joe raised his hand.
"Please don't make me face the USC. I don't want to die."
"Ugh. You guys are unbelievable. Fine, guess I'll do it then. You know, since all of you are soo busy all of sudden." Kiyoshi emphasized on his wording as he looked at them with a skeptical stare.
Shingo smiled as he pats Kiyoshi on the back. "Thanks buddy. That's the responsible thing to do."
"I'M SAVED! But I have to find something to do with Anzu to make it look like I'm busy!"
"Indeed. Kiyoshi-dono, you are a truer man than all of us."
"Perhaps I could use this opportunity to find a way to speak with Mitsuko-dono!"
"That's more like it. Like I *cough* said I have things to do. So don't bother trying to find me." Joe said.
"Better find something to do with Cake-san or else these guys are not gonna let me hear the end of it."
"I'll try to find a way to tell them tomorrow. Better think of an idea of how to say it straight to them though."
"Indeed. Your's truly, is sure that you will solve it in time." Gakuto said with a fake smile as he got up from the ground.
"Yup. You got this bro."
"Yeah. What they said."
All three of the boys got up and walked away from the confused Kiyoshi who was looking right at them.
"H-Hey. Where are you guys going?" Kiyoshi asked.
All three of them stopped before looking over their shoulders. Wearing a fake confident smile.
"We got girlfriends to go to." They all said at once before walking away.
Kiyoshi just looked at them with a blank stare. A twitch developing under his eyes, he wore a betrayal expression on his face.
"It almost felt like they were rubbing it in my face."
-Matsuri Room-
Matsuri was lying on his stomach on the bed with Meiko sitting on the edge of the bed, slowly and softly rubbing his back.
"That's pretty much what happened…" Matsuri said.
"I see. So that must explain why the chairman looked so pale and stressed out. He was pretty much getting scolded by Yukina's parents." Meiko said with a pondered thought. "I did see him when I was walking down the hall. Looks like he could barely walk."
Matsuri held a guilty expression. "True, I wasn't aware that things would escalate that bad. Sorry about that."
"It's alright." Meiko said with a soft smile. "Granted, the clubroom did need to be remodeled to begin with. It amazed me that Kate and the others were even using that room to begin with."
"She's strong. I'll give her that much. But deep down she really must've hated it." Matsuri had an image in his head of how the orange-haired girl felt when she had to use the room.
Meiko looked towards the boy. "By the way, do you know when Yukina will be done with the room?"
"Yeah. She said that they'll possibly be done in two days."
"Really. That quick?"
Matsuri pondered for a moment. "I mean, she says two days, but given how she had a whole army of ninja butlers with her during the sports festival, I think the room is in good hands. So possibly maybe done by tomorrow."
Meiko sighed to herself. "Honestly, that girl can be terrifying."
"Yeah, but she's not a bad person. As long as she keeps true to her words, then I have nothing to worry about." Matsuri snuggled against his pillow with a soft smile.
Meiko looked longingly at the boy as she stopped rubbing his back. She then took off her glasses and set them aside. After that she put her whole body on the bed and slowly layed next to the boy. Her face looked right at the boy, her cheeks flushed red.
Matsuri stared into her brown eyes. It was rare to see her without her glasses.
"Matsuri…" Meiko said softly as she brought her hand to his cheeks. "I thought I almost lost you."
The boy knew what she was talking about. During the sports festival. Their fight against Andre when he lost control.
"The moment I saw you pushed Mari and Hana out of the way…I was relieved to know that they were safe. But after I saw you taking the hit…I was immediately worried." She said with a shaky voice.
Matsuri didn't say anything as he looked at her with a sympathetic expression.
"I was…I was almost certain that you were dead. I couldn't think straight, I couldn't see clearly. I-I was too frightened that you were gone from my world."
She stopped when she felt Matsuri's hand caressing her cheeks. She looked right at him.
"I'm sorry." He said softly. "But even if I didn't do anything. You would've been hurt either way because your friends were injured badly. I had to take action and protect them."
"Yes…and I appreciate you for that. But…you still scared me." She said as her finger began to poke at his cheeks. "Please don't do that again, okay?"
Matsuri smiled softly at the girl. "Yeah. I promise."
Despite him making the promise, Meiko still had doubt on her face as she looked at the boy. "You say that, but how do I know you're not actually going to be doing that again."
The boy held a nervous laugh. "T-Then how do I make it up to you. It's the least I can do."
Meiko blinks as she continues to play with the boy's face before she begins to move some of his bangs away from his face. "If…if you're really sorry…are you free tomorrow?"
"Y-Yeah. Should be at least. Why?"
Meiko's face grew even hotter, her eyes looked away for a moment before looking at the boy. She scooted closer to his red face.
"I…it's been a while since you and I hung out with each other and…so can you…come with me tomorrow."
Matsuri blinks with a surprised expression. He looked in another direction away from Meiko who was too nervous to look at Matsuri. The boy took a deep breath before speaking.
"Yes."
"Huh?"
"...I'll come with you tomorrow. It would be…just the two of us."
Meiko began to sweat a little as she felt her heart beating faster. She then wrapped her arms around Matsuri's waist before bringing him closer. His face right up against her neck as she rested her chin on top of his hair. A smile plastered on her face.
"Thank you, Matsuri." She said with a soft sigh.
Matsuri didn't dare to say anything as he just rested against her neck, enjoying the familiar warm presence around her.
….
And that's a wrap! After the chaotic mess from the sports festival. Hachimitsu looks forward to new management watching over them. But will both the ASC and the USC manage to work together to provide safety for the school? And the boy's dangerous mission to revive the wet t-shirt contest is underway, but will they succeed? A new chapter begins in this new story arc Tanabata Arc….
I'm back from my break. Hope you all had a good Thanksgiving as well. I'm ready to take on this new story arc. This story arc will be different as it will be more of a breather arc away from the drama. Sort of like a slice of life genre. I do plan on not making this arc overstay it welcome since nothing much happens aside from the development in the romance between Matsuri and Meiko. Plus each of the characters will get their own time in the spotlight. One character in particular I especially want to focus on but I won't reveal until we reach that chapter.
Yes, we are getting closer to the point of the Matsuri and Meiko smut scene. Just wait out a bit longer and enjoy the treats along the way before we make it to that point. I know there are some of you who have been waiting for that one moment.
In terms of story wise, I say we are about 70% done. We got the Tanabata arc, then after this we got at least 3-4 more arcs left before this story is officially completed. As suspected, this arc will be pretty much the Tanabata arc from the main story, except it will have original chapters and a different take on. After that the last few story arcs will be original.
Next update I'm gonna try to update the spin off story since that also needs some loving as well. So Hitoyoshi and the Prison School next chapter is gonna be a little late till then. This is what I get for focusing on two stories at once. XD
We have reached 51 chapters so far! Thank you for the continued support and I appreciate you guys enjoying the story. Let's continue to push forward as we head into the end of the year and into the new year.
As always, leave feedback, stay safe and I will see you all in the next chapter!
