"So, you brought them in to make it easier for you to hunt beautiful girls?"
For some reason, Yukino's voice carried a hint of chill, both physically and psychologically.
"It's so cold!"
Yui Yuigahama and Kato Megumi, who were nearby, both involuntarily shivered.
Who knew Ren would nod with a serious expression. "Of course."
Just as Yukino was about to say something more, he hooked his lips, changing the subject. "Another purpose is to find some friends for my lovely Yukino club member. You don't have any friends, do you?"
"???"
This sentence seemed to provoke Yukino. She quickly retorted, "I remember everyone's name in the entire school."
Ren raised an eyebrow provocatively: "Then do you have friends?"
"..."
"That depends on how the word 'friend' is defined... If..." Yukino was about to explain her understanding of the word "friend," when Ren immediately stopped her.
"Stop!" His face darkened, and he mercilessly scoffed at her. "Someone who can spout such theories cannot possibly have friends."
"You..." Yukino glared at Ren, feeling an unprecedented sense of disdain.
Ren didn't care in the slightest. He directly motioned to Yui Yuigahama and Kato Megumi. He slapped two pieces of paper down with a large hand. "Come on, come on, write down your club application forms, and you'll be our club members."
"Mm."
"Okay!"
Yukino was momentarily choked with anger, glaring at him irritably. Ren returned her a joyful smile.
'This guy!'
Yui Yuigahama diligently filled out the application. Kato Megumi's gaze, however, subtly shifted between the two of them, seemingly contemplating something in her mind.
*****
After the applications were written, Ren handed them over to Teacher Shizuka. Holding the application forms, Teacher Shizuka's expression was peculiar.
"I really don't know how you managed to trick others into joining this strange club."
Ren chuckled: "Perhaps it's my personal charm."
Teacher Shizuka rolled her eyes. She stamped the two applications. She waved her hand, dismissing this 'narcissistic' person. "Go on, go on."
"Thanks, Teacher Shizuka. If you ever run into any trouble, call me. I'll sort it out for you."
"You? I'm a teacher."
"Even teachers have things they can't do, like getting married?"
After saying that, Ren immediately exited the door, closed it, and zipped away.
"..."
"You little brat!" Teacher Shizuka's angry roar echoed in the office.
*****
"Still one person short." Ren walked down the corridor, just as he was wondering who to look for.
A flash of gold streaked past.
"Hmm?" Looking closely. Blonde hair? Twin tails? Beautiful girl? "Eriri!" Ren raised his hand in greeting.
The blonde, twin-tailed beautiful girl in front turned around. It was Eriri herself. Her full name is Sawamura Spencer Eriri. She was his classmate in elementary and middle school. Now she was also his high school classmate. Although they weren't in the same class, they often saw each other in their first year of high school. It was just that with the new semester recently, and Ren being very busy, they hadn't seen much of each other.
"Ren!" Eriri stopped and waited for Ren to approach.
When he reached Eriri's side, he quickly observed her and noticed that Eriri was not in good spirits. Although her eye corners were covered by light pink, Ren still immediately noticed a layer of dark circles under her eyes. As a good friend, he immediately understood what was going on. He teased: "You didn't procrastinate again and pull an all-nighter to finish your manuscript, did you?"
Eriri opened her mouth, revealing her small fangs, and glared at him 'fiercely'. "Can a...a painter's work be called procrastination?" However, she felt very guilty saying this. Procrastination was a fact. But she also felt guilty about the word 'painter'. Because on the surface, she was the ace of the Comprehensive High School's art club. In reality, she was a famous doujin artist named 'Kashiwagi Eri'. And she drew the 'lewd' kind. Especially when saying this in front of Ren, who knew her identity, she felt even more guilty. She couldn't let this feeling of guilt spread! So, Eriri immediately changed the subject. She stared at Ren's face with a resentful expression. "Why haven't you looked for me recently? Have you been hooking up with shady people?" She had the air of a resentful little wife.
"Of course not, the new semester has been too busy recently. When I have free time, I'll come find you. I'm still waiting to admire Teacher Kashiwagi Eri's masterpiece." Saying that, Ren reached out and stroked her Little head.
Eriri's eyes darted left and right. Finding no one else in the corridor, she didn't pull away. Of course, she wasn't doing it willingly! Her cheeks were flushed, and she lifted her chin. She put on a very proud look. "You just wait and see."
In reality, Eriri felt sweet inside. 'Ren-kun still cares about me; he noticed my state at first glance and remembered the promise he made to me.' She thought of everything she had experienced with Ren-kun. Perhaps only they were truly good friends who could talk about anything.
"Ding-a-ling-a-ling." The warning bell rang. Ren-kun withdrew his hand. With the warmth of his palm gone, Eriri felt a sense of regret.
"Eriri, let's walk home together after school; I have something to tell you." Ren-kun left that message, waved, and returned to his classroom.
"Mm." Eriri, filled with anticipation, smiled brightly.
"Those two!" By the trash can, a boy wearing glasses had a gloomy expression.