Chapter 35 - Discussion and Problem Solving

"Ah! U-umm... Sorry, am I interrupting?"

Inside the chaotic room, all eight pairs of eyes stared at the girl who had entered and looked exhausted. Being stared at like that, Kawajima spontaneously apologized.

Ryousuke who heard it, smiled and shook his head. "No, no. In fact, you came at the right time. Here, we need to discuss everything" he held up his thumb, while asking Kawajima to sit down.

"Yes, sit down first Midori-chan" Sayaka Mayu added.

"Umm, okay"

"Alright, now that everyone involved is here, I'll ask one more question. Why are you girls bothering her? ", after Kawajima sat down, Ryousuke continued with the question he had asked at the beginning of their discussion earlier. The book club members, upon seeing Kawajima's arrival looked both scared and nervous, they currently felt like they were in a trial that would determine their lives.

But before the six girls could even answer, Kawajima interrupted their conversation with her words. "Wait, Toru-san. May I know what's really going on here? U-umm, I've already been briefed on the situation by Sayaka-Chan, but I'd like to know more clearly"

'she seems to be confused. Well... I guess that's normal' Ryousuke understood Kawajima's feelings whose confusion was evident on her face. So, he began to explain about all the things that happened in this room a moment ago.

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"...So that's it."

Ryousuke finished his explanation. Kawajima responded calmly. She did not look scared, agitated, or angry. All he saw was a girl who seemed to even pity the six book club girls.

They did not even move an inch from their places. A sign that they were really scared now. Well, can't blame them. Ryousuke also didn't want them to make a scene and make Mayu angry again. That was too scary.

"Yes. Midori-chan, tell me, what do you want to punish them for? I'll gladly do it for you!" Sayaka Mayu, looked like an executioner ready to execute a prisoner. Her eyes hatefully looked at the girls.

But Kawajima did not approve. She, while sweating nervously, answered her. "Huh? No Sayaka-chan! It's okay, really... It's okay."

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"eh?" (Sayaka Mayu)

""""""Eh? """"""(book club member)

"...Um, eh?" (Ryousuke. Who was forced to say eh too because of the situation)

"What do you mean it's okay?! " Sayaka Mayu raised her voice while putting on a disbelieving face.

But Ryousuke also understood her feelings. 'What's wrong with it being okay? You should punish people like this so they won't do it again, Kawajima-san! ' he thought to himself. Agreeing with Mayu.

"No no, Midori-chan, please think about this carefully. Those are the girls who have been bothering you under the pretext of club activities, they even took your money! Why are you saying it's okay?" Sayaka Mayu protested her decision.

Oh, even if Ryousuke looked at the six girls, he would also see that they were even more confused. They stared at each other with confused faces as if what they heard was wrong.

"It's my decision, Sayaka-Chan. It's fine, there's no need to punish them"

"But... "

"Really, it's okay Sayaka-Chan. After all... I'm used to it... "

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"Hahh... Fine, if that's what you want Midori-chan"

Sayaka Mayu couldn't force her will, so she just resigned herself to Kawajima's choice. But...

"But, they should at least apologize, right? Hey! Damn girls, hurry up and apologize to Midori-chan!" they still had to apologize for what they had done. In this case, Mayu would not back down until they did.

"Yeah, I agree too" Ryousuke added.

"Sayaka-Chan... Toru-san... " Kawajima looked at her two friends with teary eyes. While it was true, she didn't want the book club girls to be punished, but she also couldn't deny that indeed... She was hurt by their actions.

She felt happy and grateful that she had two friends who were so good to her. So much so, that she could not put it into words.

"Thank you."

Kawajima softly... Gratefully, she thanked her two friends for their help.

Ryousuke and Mayu smiled warmly at the scene in front of them. Putting Mayu aside, even Ryousuke was begin to feel strong feelings to protect the girl in front of him.

"What are you waiting for, apologize to her!" Mayu's smiling face quickly switched back to an annoyed face when she told the six girls to apologize.

"""""""Yes! """""""

Terrified, the girls replied.

With that, began a peaceful apologizing session. With the dashing version of Mayu-san observing them from the side.

"Anoo... Um, Kawajima, I'm sorry for all the things I've done to you, I won't do it again" (member C)

"Me too, Kawajima. We're sorry" (Member E)

"Yes, we are... "

""""""we're so sorry""""""

"Y-yes! It's okay senpai, C-san. I forgive you guys"

In the end, everything ended well.

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After the apologies from the book club members, it was time for them to move on to the next issue.

"Midori-chan, just quit this club and join mine" Sayaka Mayu said.

Yes, the next issue was about Kawajima's position in the book club. Just think, what if, even after the girls apologized to Kawajima for their behavior and deeds, but after Ryousuke and Mayu were gone, they could have do it again.

Or, even if it was true that they no longer bullied Kawajima, there was still that atmosphere. And surely, the presence of Kawajima, who was still a member of the book club, would make the whole atmosphere awkward and unpleasant as a result of the problem this time.

There was only one way out. And that was, either Kawajima quit the book club, or the other members quit.

"No, I can't quit the club. I have to look after the library, and I know... If I leave, then Inaka-san will definitely have trouble looking after it herself" Kawajima replied. After some consideration.

"But, they might bother you again... I don't want that to happen."

"About that... Senpai and the other club members have promised that they won't do it again... So it's okay right?"

"You can't just trust them... Maybe today yes, they apologized. But next time if I or Toru-kun aren't around, and it's just you alone... --"

"We won't do it again! We promise!"

"y-yes right, we promise"

"yes"

"yes, that's right"

'They... Their words are so in sync, gyaru has a good side too I guess' Ryousuke thought.

The book club girls quickly denied Mayu's accusations. They quickly said that the reason they promised not to do it again was because first, they were afraid of Kawajima's friend(Mayu), the demon girl Mayu. And secondly, they didn't even dare to do it after Ryousuke had evidence in his hands proving their actions.

Fortunately, at the time when Ryousuke was eavesdropping behind the door, he was quick-minded enough to record everything.

"Take it easy, Kawajima-san, Mayu-san. They won't dare to do it again. After all, we already have evidence of their actions. So if they really dare to do it again, we can just report it" Ryousuke said, showing them his smartphone.

"Ahh, that's right. As expected from Toru-kun! I didn't even notice when you recorded it!" Sayaka Mayu replied.

'Well... How could you notice, if even from the beginning of the eavesdropping you already had that terrifying aura' Ryousuke replied in his heart, while shuddering from the cold.

Ryousuke nodded at Sayaka Mayu's praise with a smile. Then he turned his attention to the book club members and asked, "you guys promised not to do it again right?" in a cold tone.

"""""we didn't!""""" , all members answered spontaneously.

"See? They won't" he smugly nodded.

"Okay okay, Midori-chan. You can stay in this club. BUT -"

"Bu-but what?"

"There's no need to do activities with them anymore. You still want to stay in this club because you still want to serve the library right? Then, go for it. You still stay in this club, but don't do any activities with them. There's no need to go to this room anymore. After school just go straight to the library to serve, like your usual schedule" Sayaka Mayu spoke.

"Well... I guess it's okay. Thank you, Sayaka-Chan", Kawajima nodded. She happily accepted her friend's terms. After all, the only reason she still wanted to stay in this club was also to get permission to serve the library with Inaka-san.

"Then it's decided, you girls agree too, right?" Ryousuke clapped his hands once, to get their attention. He asked the book club members about Mayu's words.

"Yes, it's fine"

"That's right."

The girls nodded. Completely accepting Mayu's words. Thinking about it, it was a win-win situation. Kawajima would regain her composure, as well as be able to take care of the library. On the other hand, they also didn't have to meet the ugly Kawajima anymore, and even their duty to serve the library had been completely taken over by her!

Ryousuke smiled, as everything went smoothly and Kawajima wouldn't be bothered anymore. Kawajima smiled, very happy and grateful for the help from her two friends. Sayaka Mayu smiled, successfully keeping her precious friend out of the hands of the bad girls. The book club girls smiled, happy not to have to look at Kawajima's ugly face anymore, as well as being relieved of library duty.

Everyone was smiling, and the problem was finally solved, with all sides happy.

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... Except for the club door-kun and the items in the room. Which unfortunately did not survive the chaos caused by the problem this time.

Sorry, the book club door-kun and other items... Sorry. *hiks

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