The fourth club member

[Ayanokouji POV]

Usually, after school, I would immediately head back home, but now I'm a member of a club. And if I don't show up, Fuuka will just appear in front of my dorm with Sera. Not wanting her to mess up my room, I just push through it and attend the club meetings.

Since the club has no particular purpose, Fuuka just makes us do whatever she feels like.

We were sitting at a table in the corner of the club room, playing 'old maid' with cards. Fuuka continued to win every game with a big grin on her face.

Sera was passing the time by playing angry birds on her phone, and when it was her turn, she would pick a card at random without looking at it. She's clearly uninterested in the game.

I, on the other hand, don't even know the game's rules, and even if I did, I'd still let Fuuka win. Just that the game can conclude quickly and I can go home.

This went on for a while until the club door suddenly banged open in a dramatic fashion.

Much like those tasteless soap opera's there stood the silhouette of a man.

The mysterious figure made his way to our table.

''You know why I'm here right?'' the intruder asked while staring at Fuuka.

The intruder was a fair-skinned male with an average physical build, black hair that has bangs swept to the right, gradient brown eyes, and was roughly 175 cm tall.

''Gee I don't know Kiriyama, if you are here to ask me out, my answer is 'no'. I don't date dogs. Sorry not sorry.'' Fuuka wasn't even looking at him as she drew another card from her deck. The game of cards was more important to her than the intru- no Kiriyama senpai.

Even Sera seemed unfazed, looking at her phone screen with a bored expression.

''LISTEN HERE YOU LITT--'' Kiriyama stopped himself from saying whatever he was about to say. Maybe because he realized losing his cool is definitely what Fuuka wants.

Taking deep breaths to calm himself he continued. ''Why are you even starting a club, you never bothered to do the special exams. Our class wouldn't be in this state if only you got serious.''

Special exams? Now that's a term I haven't heard yet, I wonder what it implies.

''You know me, I do whatever I want, depending on my mood. The world can burn for all I care, it doesn't matter as long as I'm satisfied.''

''Whatever I'm not here to chat. I'm just here to tell you that your club has failed to meet the minimum club member requirement. And as per our rules, I'm hereby disbanding it.''

''That four-eyes got some nerve, sending a side character to deliver the news.''

''That four-eyes is our student council president, at least show some respect and HEY!'' Kiriyama senpai looked pissed off.

''Fear not, I sent my most trusted subordinate to find our fourth member. He's got everything covered. She should be here any moment now. Right Ayanokouji?''

I glanced at Fuuka to warn her that I didn't do anything, however, she smirked and gave me a thumbs up. She's under the impression that I did my job. Kinda feel bad, but meh...

It doesn't really matter to me even if this club gets disbanded.

Sera was still typing away on her phone, ignoring the whole situation.

''Yeah....sure, I'm preparing the papers to disband your club. It's not like a fourth member is magically gonna apea---''

As if Kiriyama senpai's voice was heard the club door opened again. Only this time a female student meekly looked in, before Kiriyama senpai could finish his sentence.

Hiyori...

''Uh, excuse me? Is this club still looking for members?

''Huh?'' Kiriyama looked stunned.

''Ah speak of the devil, she must be our fourth member, isn't she? She's got the small boobs and everything'' Fuuka smiled at me.

Please don't look at me like that, it wasn't my intention to even help. I just did my bare minimum to make it seem like I'm making an effort, speaking of which I still don't know why Hiyori took up my offer.

''Eh,'' Hiyori looked confused.

''Oh please, she's obviously lost. Like anyone would join this pathetic excuse of a club.'' Kiriyama brought his attention to Hiyori. ''You must be a first-year. Just so you know this is the 'intellectual culture research club', and in case you're wondering no it's not an actual club. So you can go on your merry way.''

''But this is the club I wanna join.''

''That's right you made a mistak---- Wait what?''

''I said I came here to join this club,'' Hiyori repeated.

''Awww look at you Kiriyama, you look like an idiot. It must really suck to be you. Why don't you cry back to Nagamu, I'm sure he's gonna give you a lap pillow if beg enough.'' Fuuka flashed him a flamboyant smile.

''Tch... Did Kiryuin blackmail you or something ??'' Kiriyama refused to believe Hiyori would want to join this club out of her own volition. Can't say I don't sympathize.

Apart from Fuuka herself, I doubt anyone would even bother to join this club.

Sera suddenly glanced up from her phone, probably cause she heard the word blackmail.

''Not really. I'm unaware of anyone called Kiryuin.''

''Are you sure you want to join this club? if you want I can personally recommend you to far better ones more suited for your--''

''No need, I already made up my mind to join this club.'' Hiyori seemed unaffected by Kiriyama's failed persuasion.

Fuuka was radiating dangerous levels of smugness while watching the whole situation unfold. Kirigami was walking away from her like a vampire exposed to sunlight.

''Tch'' Kiyiyami was visibly annoyed. ''If you don't mind me asking why are you so adamant in joining this particular club?''

''Ah well,'' Hiyori seemed hesitant to answer, ''Ahm...it's c-cause..''

''It's cause?''

'' S-So I can be with my book buddy.'' She said with a slight blush while looking down at her feet.

''.....''

''Book buddy?'' Both Fuuka and Kiriyama tilted their heads looking confused. Perhaps noticing that Hiyori was stealing glances at me, both of them looked at me.

''Oh my, Ayanokouji you sly fox, you already got your claws on that young kohai'' Fuuka slapped my back. I glared at her but she ignored it. ''Truly, it seems the baby bird has finally learned how to fly.''

Please stop hitting me.

''I see....'' Kiriyama coughed. ''This must be what you were talking about when you said he had it covered.'' He seemed to have given up on pursuing this situation any further.

''Mmm,'' I chose to remain silent.

''Why of course, I wouldn't have picked him as my 'friend with benefits' if he wasn't competent!'' Fuuka wrapped one of her hands around my shoulders.

''....don't you mean 'friends'..''

''I'm sorry Kiriyami, but did I stutter.''

''.....''

Sera sighed loudly while Hiyori looked around probably wondering what friends with benefits meant. She's definitely as innocent as she looks. I'm starting to feel guilty for dragging her into this club.

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After Kiriyama senpai left with a dissatisfied look on his face Fuuka was ecstatic. I guess that guy and she is not on good terms.

I was giving a basic tour of the club to Hiyori. Nothing serious really, just telling her the wifi password and whatnot. Fuuka distributed cold drinks from the mini-fridge to everyone as a means of celebration.

''Hey Kiyotaka,'' Hiyori pocked me. The two of us were currently seated on the red couch in the center of the room.

''Yeah, what is it?''

''Uhm... I been wondering this for a while now, but you said this club was a safe haven for fellow book lovers. So... where are the books?''

''...''

Her judgment was reasonable; aside from the stupidly enormous tv screen Fuuka squandered the club's funds on, and that video game system, coupled with a handful of basic pieces of furniture in the room, this club has nothing much going for it.

''Uh.. you sure I said that.''

''Yup, I'm not showing off when I say this but I have a really good memory. Unless you lied about that only to trick me into joining this club. But you would never do that, will you Kiyotaka?''

''.....''

She looked up at me with moist eyes.

''Who me? Of course not. Only a scumbag would take advantage of someone like you.''

Hiyori smiled and nodded. Those puppy-dog eyes are definitely causing a dent in my consciousness. Who knew you could harness cuteness as a weapon of mass destruction? However, it's actually interesting how crazy close her intuition is.

''Well, gimme a sec.'' I walked over to where Fuuka was seated. She appeared to be conversing with Sera while sipping her drink, but it was a one-sided conversation because Sera was entirely ignoring her while listening to Spotify on her phone.

''Hey,'' I lightly kicked the chair she was sitting on to grab her attention. ''Get books for this club.''

''Huh? Request denied. Sounds boring, you really don't expect us to sit around in a quiet room and read books do you? I made this club specifically so I could have fun.''

''I sort of made a promise to Hiyori, and it involves books.''

'' Hiyori? '' Fuuka peeked from her chair to look at the new club member sitting straight on the red couch in the middle of the room.

''Unless you want her to leave, do what I say.''

''Well, why didn't you say so? '' Fuuka did a complete 360 when learning that it's for Hiyori. ''I already have the perfect doujin recommendations for her. Gimme a day I will get all the resources ready.''

''.....What the hell is doujin?''

'' Hehe let's just say.....It's art.''

I had a gut feeling that I'm making a huge mistake somehow... but I honestly couldn't care less.

''Hehe, but that can wait, right now I gotta award you for dedication to this club. You fought to protect this club from tooth to nail. ''

''Don't flatter me, I did nothing of that sort.''

''Oh please, I give credit when credit is due. Isn't that right EVERYONE?''

Fuuka got up and stood up in her chair, grabbing everyone's attention.

'' First of all, welcome to the club, Hiyori. Just like the baldy from fast and the furious I see everyone here as family!''

She proceeded to clap her hands while looking at me with a mischievous smirk.

Hiyori clapped along with Fuuka, I wonder if she thinks of Fuuka as an upstanding senpai. May God have mercy on the soul that thinks of Fuuka as a role model.

'' By family I mean the metaphorical kind, not the incest kind, mind you.'' Fuuka gave me a quick wink.

'' Now for the main event!!!''

''It's still not over yet?'' Sera groaned with annoyance.

''I have to reward Ayanokouji like a proper club president.'' Fuuka jumped from her chair and sat back down.

''So, for his heroic act of saving this club, I came up with the perfect reward. One fit for a hero of his caliber. A reward, so great it would shake the foundation of this world. A reward so awesome that it will fix global warming. A reward so spectacular---''

''Can you just FUCKING get on with it! I don't got all day!!'' Sera glared at her with an impatient look.

''Ok Ok jeez, you are such a mood killer Seraphine, and I was getting so riled up too. Anyway where was I....?''

''A reward for Kiyotaka.'' Hiyori brought Fuuka back to speed

''Ah yes, for his reward I'm going to....''

She looked at me and we made eye contact. Even though she was smiling there was something unsettling about it.

I have a bad feeling about this.

''I'm going to take his virginity!'' Fuuka declared with an evil grin.

''.....''