Chapter 8 - School Club

Yesterday, my first day of school went smoothly. I managed to figure out a lot of new things I needed to know, and now was the next day. Tuesday.

With my usual pace, I did a morning jogging around the housing complex for about an hour. Followed by some stretching, and showering afterwards. Wearing my uniform, I have breakfast with my parents and after that I go to school on foot.

15 minutes later, I have arrived in front of the school gate. Even though I walked quite casually, but because the school was close to my house, I was still one of the students who arrived early.

However, when I was in front of the gate, I felt some difference compared to yesterday. 'This... What's the matter, looks like it's getting busier today. ', yes. I saw that inside the school there seemed to be a crowd of students doing something. Curious, I walked in and it turned out, this commotion that was happening in front of me was due to that matter.

Extracurricular promotion.

Various groups of students, ranging from extracurricular sports such as basketball, tennis, football, baseball, and many more. There are also art extracurriculars such as painting, music, theater, and even tea drinking. The thing I mentioned earlier was that the extracurricular I saw had a crowd with a lot of interested people. However, there are many more extracurriculars that come with less common types. Such as video game extracurricular, computer extracurricular, and even paranormal extracurricular.

'so that's it', I thought. Realize what really happened.

If I am asked that am I interested in entering an extracurricular? Yes, I can clearly say that I'm interested. During junior high school, I didn't enter any extracurricular activities because I was already busy with other activities, that is practicing at the dojo. But now, because I can be said that Im free, then I think I will choose one of the extracurriculars that I will follow.

"Basketball club is here~! We promise you the hottest and most passionate experience for your youth!"

"Oi you over there! Want to join the paranormal club? I saw something over your shoulder. I think it's fate"

"We will have a trial on the football field for those interested in signing up. You can come to the football field after school!"

"We are recruiting members who have artistic souls to enter our club! Look at this painting, it's very beautiful isn't it?"

And there are still many voices offering promotions for their respective clubs. Most of the boys went to the sports club section to look around, and some also went to the computer or video game club. As for the girls, they crowd around the tea ceremony club or the tennis club. With the rest of them spread between the art club and others.

Yesterday, Takashi sensei said that participation in club activities is mandatory. Students are prohibited from not entering any club, or in other words, a go home club. So right now, all the students who were entering the school gates for their second day, looking at this promotional activity, took a look at which club would be the most suitable for them.

Actually, I already have an idea for which club I will join. So, without needing to look around the other clubs, I walked straight to my destination.

"Welcome to the theater club booth! Welcome welcome! This is a brochure that briefly explains the contents of our club~!", a woman in a rabbit costume handed me the flyer that was in her hand.

Yes, what I want to join is the theater club.

The reason I chose this club was because I liked the dramas that Kamigaoka High School had shown. At that time, my mother and some of her friends were going to the Kamigaoka school festival, and I happened to be with them. Briefly, while I was there, I watched a drama show from this club and it fascinated me.

"Thank you", I said to the bunny girl.

"You're welcome! Come to the drama club room after school for more information. We look forward to welcoming you!"

"Okay, see you later"

"Thank you! See you later~!"

With the brochure regarding the drama club in my hand, I walked towards the classroom. Entering the classroom, I saw that there were only a few people inside. 'Well, I think it's reasonable. The others seem to be still down there'.

So, after sitting down and keep my bag, I read the pamphlet. After done, I folded and put it in my bag. There's still plenty of time left, so I spend the time with my usual weapon, my Novel.

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It turns out that, it's very easy to make friends at this school. Because most of them are smart, and people are more understandable. Many types of nerds, all smart. But I've also been hanging out with some of the others who are good at socializing in class. Groups or Circles have not yet been created in this class, after all this is only the second day.

Finishing the morning lesson, I rested and ate my bento with some of my new friends.

"Oh yeah, Toru-kun. Which club are you planning to join?", asked a hyperactive man named Juutaro. With cool blonde hair, which the teacher somehow didn't raid.

"I was planning to see the drama club today. And you, Juutaro?"

"Football! I heard this school is very strong in terms of football, so well, I tried to apply. Besides, I also belonged to the soccer club when I was in junior high school"

"I see, that's good. Sounds very suitable for you who can't keep still"

"hahaha! I'll take that as a compliment", Juutaro smiled brilliantly at me. Lifting his thumb, he looks like a certain bowl-haired ninja character I've seen in my old world.

"And you Ame? Where are you planning to register?", this time, it was my turn to ask my other friends. This one is more reserved, with sun glasses and holding a smartphone in his hand. Looks like he's playing a game while eating.

"Sigh, I don't really want to enter any club. But since it's mandatory, I'm thinking of entering a video game club. Who knows there might be someone who can compete with me?"

"... Hahaha, I-is that so", I said. I forgot to mention, he is also someone who is usually considered as a chuunibyou. We were friends because he said we had a thread of destiny or something, Juutaro liked it, so he quickly blended in easily.

After that, while we each ate our bento, the three of us continued with some serious and mostly silly chats. Without realizing it, we seemed to be the first circle created in class.