Chapter 59: Planning Stage

That afternoon, just when classes were over, Hisyo of the student council went to 2-B's classroom. She looked for Angelie from a male student standing near the door. The student called out to Angelie about Hisyo looking for her. Angelie, who was preparing her things before she left, stood up from her seat and went to the door.

"Hi, Fukushuu-senpai. Teki-senpai asked me to bring you this approved form for pool use."

Hisyo handed Angelie the pool usage request form.

"Thank you… Um, I'm sorry. I forgot to ask your name earlier."

Angelie smiled at Hisyo as she took the form from Hisyo.

"I'm Shoyuukaku Hisyo. The student council secretary. Also, please don't act too familiar with Teki-senpai. Well then, I will be on my way."

Hisyo kept a stern face as she talked to Angelie. She then bowed and walked away.

"Somehow, I can feel like she doesn't like me."

Angelie scratched her cheek as she watched Hisyo walk back to the student council room.

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Once Angelie was done preparing her things, she left for the clubroom of the Help club. When she arrived at the room, she opened the door and entered. She saw that only Sanaka was inside.

"Oh, Sanaka-san. I saw you leave the classroom earlier. I didn’t expect you to be the first one here."

Angelie looked at the quiet Sanaka as she sat down on her chair.

"You see, Angelie-san, I actually wanted to talk to you…"

Sanaka couldn't look directly into Angelie's eyes.

"What is it? Are you okay?"

Angelie leaned closer over the table to reach out to Sanaka's hand.

"Yeah… Well, it's about the swimming training session…"

Sanaka tried to look at Angelie but couldn't do it.

"What about it? Is there something you're worried about?"

Angelie stared at Sanaka with genuine concern.

"I… I'm… embarrassed to wear a swimsuit!"

Sanaka, with her face flushed, looked directly into Angelie.

"Oh. May I ask why?"

"I'm… not confident in how I look…"

Sanaka averted her gaze from Angelie.

"I see... I'm not sure how I can help with that. But I do think that you have a nice figure and that there's nothing to be embarrassed about."

Angelie smiled at Sanaka.

"Thank you for saying that… But I just can't do it! I can't wear this!"

Sanaka took something from her bag. She then laid out a magazine on top of the table. She pointed at the picture of the woman wearing a sling swimsuit. That type of swimsuit featured a Y-shape style that expose skin more than cover it.

"W-why would you wear something like that in school?!"

Angelie covered her eyes but peeked through her fingers. Her face blushed as she looked at the picture.

"Kiba-kun said we need to wear this…"

Sanaka covered her flushed face with both of her hands.

"Don't believe him! You know he's just a lustful person!"

Angelie pointed at Sanaka.

"So, we don't need to wear this?"

Sanaka removed her hands from her face and stared at Angelie.

"Yes. We're only allowed to wear our school swimsuits, anyway."

Angelie shook her head.

"That's a relief. I was also worried that you and Mimi-san couldn't wear something like this."

Sanaka breathed out a huge sigh.

"Well, I already kind of did…"

Angelie whispered to herself as she looked away from Sanaka.

"What was that?"

"Oh, nothing."

Angelie smiled as she waved her hand at Sanaka. Suddenly the door of the clubroom opened.

"So, Sanaka. Have you decided what swimsuit to buy—"

Kiba entered but stopped on his tracks as he saw Angelie glaring at him.

"Why did you tell Sanaka she needed to wear something so… So indecent?!"

Angelie continued to glare at Kiba as she pointed at him.

"Busted, huh? Well, you can't blame me for trying. Beauty shouldn't be covered in excessive clothing!"

Kiba raised his hands at his sides and let out a sigh.

"This is not about beauty! It's you with no regard for decency!"

Angelie slammed the table with her hands as she stood up.

"Hmm. I bet you’d look good in a two-piece swimsuit."

Kiba put his hand on his chin as he scanned Angelie from top to bottom.

"I hate to admit it, but she does."

Akuma appeared behind Kiba.

"Oh! Do tell."

Kiba enthusiastically turned around to look at Akuma.

"W-what are you saying, y-you lecherous Demon Lord!"

Angelie's face was completely red as she glared at Akuma.

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When Mimi arrived at the clubroom, Angelie's face was so red as she sat on her chair. Kiba and Sanaka looked back and forth at Akuma and Angelie. Akuma was just ignoring the two. They then decided to start the meeting regarding the swimming training session.

"Angelie-san? I believe we should start the meeting."

Mimi looked over at Angelie.

"Ah, yes! The meeting. Um, let's see… About the swimming training session…"

Angelie was clumsily picking up and looking at several papers in front of her.

"Before that, we really should talk about that daring swimsuit you wore, Angelie."

Kiba rested his head on his hand as he smirked at Angelie.

"Yeah… I can’t believe Angelie-san could be so bold…"

Sanaka nodded her head as she stared intently at Angelie.

"What is this about Angelie-san wearing an… inappropriate swimsuit?"

Mimi looked at both Kiba and Sanaka.

"Well, you see, Mimi-san. It started when Kiba-kun wanted us girls to wear really revealing swimsuits for the swimming training sessions—"

"What… was that?"

Mimi interrupted Sanaka as she glared at Kiba.

"Hey, hey… We're talking about Angelie now, aren’t we?"

Kiba leaned back on his chair as he pointed his two hands at the silent and motionless Angelie.

"Let's start the damn meeting already. Hey, you idiot Saint. Stop spacing out and talk already!"

Akuma had his arms crossed together as he ordered Angelie around.

"This is because of what you said! You should have kept your… your dirty thoughts to yourself!"

Angelie, with a flushed face, glared back at Akuma.

"Huh? But I already told you that yesterday—"

"Stop talking! You'd cause more misunderstandings!"

Angelie slammed the table with her hand.

"Oh, so the two of them really were together yesterday."

Kiba glanced sideways at Sanaka.

"Yeah. Angelie-san was even wearing a sexy swimsuit? Who would have thought?"

Sanaka looked at Mimi.

"And I was under the impression that they dislike each other so much that they cannot stand being with each other? Am I right, Angelie-san?"

Mimi stared at Angelie with cold, dead eyes.

"Grr… Alright! We were together yesterday! It was supposed to be me just showing him I could swim already. But Yuurei-chan set us up and she didn't show up. It's not like we planned it or anything, understood?!"

Angelie stood up from her chair and screamed at everyone.

"I will have to confirm this with Yuurei-san."

Mimi pulled out her notebook and started to write.

"Tch. She confessed already? I was hoping to drag it a little longer."

Kiba looked away and put his hands behind his head.

"Shut it!"

Angelie glared at Kiba.

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After Angelie had calmed down, the meeting finally started. The plan was that tomorrow, they would officially announce their swimming training session to everyone. Anyone from first-years to third-years who was interested to join would be welcomed. There would be a limit of twenty students. It would be on a first come, first serve basis. Sanaka was the one assigned to take registrations from those interested. She was also the one assigned to make the poster they would put on the school bulletin board.

The first session would be two days from now, which would be after classes. The student must wear their respective school swimsuit or swimming trunks. Akuma would be the main instructor of everyone. He would be talking and discussing the basics while the trio of Angelie, Mimi and Kiba would demonstrate on the pool. The three of them would also be responsible to physically teach anyone who would be having trouble on their own.

The swimming training sessions were planned to last up to two to three hours per day, and held twice on a school week. They would add a Saturday session in order to maximize the time for practice if necessary.

Once the meeting was over, Akuma left the room. Kiba followed suit shortly. The three girls were left behind inside the room.

"Hey, Angelie-san."

Sanaka called out to Angelie, who was packing her things into her bag.

"Yes, Sanaka-san?"

Angelie answered without looking at Sanaka.

"Remember what I said earlier? About not being confident wearing swimsuits? It's true. Even just the school swimsuits…"

Sanaka looked down as she clutched her skirt.

"I see… Oh, I have an idea! What do you say we go to my apartment and wear our school swimsuits? You know, just to make ourselves comfortable wearing it around other people?"

Angelie smiled at the two other girls.

"I don't mind. In fact, I'd like to do it. It is a good thing that I have a spare one in our classroom. I'll go get it now. I'll see you downstairs."

Mimi packed her things and stood up and then left the room.

"Thanks, Angelie-san. Before, I just had to suck things up and deal with it. But now, I'm really glad I have friends like you guys!"

Sanaka wholeheartedly smiled at Angelie.