Chapter 50: This Life’s Eriri Charges Forward for Love!

"Ahem ahem!"

Just as Eriri naturally was about to hug Shin-chan's arm and burrow into his chest, Yukino beside them suddenly coughed twice.

Eriri was startled, pulled back her hands, and also realized there were others around. Being this intimate with Shin-chan didn't seem very appropriate.

Eriri's loser-dog attribute flared up again, and she felt a bit guilty and nervous for no reason.

But Eriri immediately realized something, 'Wait a minute! What am I afraid of? They're not Suotome Ai, that strong rival, and even if it was Suotome Ai, so what?'

Right now, Suotome Ai isn't even with Shin-chan. And even if they were, so what? The little pear of the previous life was powerless, but this life's Eriri charges forward for love.

"Yukinoshita-san is your throat feeling unwell?"

Eriri sharply sensed that whether it was Megumi or Yukino, they both seemed like opponents who'd popped out of nowhere, but in Eriri's heart, her only real rival was Suotome Ai.

"Sawamura-san, this is a clubroom, not some indecent place. You should be mindful of appearances." Yukino spoke while glaring at Shin-chan.

'Why can't you reject her! Just casually and naturally having close contact with a beautiful girl, are you the dense protagonist of some light novel?'

Eriri was about to refute that, but immediately realized something.

To refute out loud and show too much emotional fluctuation, that's the hallmark of a loser-dog. She, Eriri, had to be the one who laughs last. She had to stay calm.

"Sorry, I haven't seen Shin-chan in so long, I got a little excited."

Seeing Eriri instantly return to her perfect noble lady appearance, Yukino finally nodded in satisfaction. As expected of the Sawamura family's young lady, she understood propriety and decorum.

For a moment, the Service Club fell into an awkward silence.

Yukino didn't know what to say. Utaha was quietly observing. Megumi just wasn't very talkative.

Shin-chan, on the other hand, was thinking about what he should do later. School ended earlier than usual today, and even after the club meeting, there was plenty of time left. Studying all day at school was exhausting, he definitely needed to relax properly.

Shin-chan's favorite way to relax was to find a place to space out and enjoy a moment of peace.

At that time, his instant-strip and instant-dress-up skills would come in handy.

Shin-chan had a lot of cosplay outfits, some were sewn for him by Misae, some were bought during discount sales, and some were weird and crooked ones he made himself.

Today, should he cosplay as a chameleon or a frog? Shiro seemed to like playing near the riverside by the apartment. Maybe he should go there…

"Alright, today's club activities end here. Everyone, add each other on Line, I'll add you all to the group chat. As for Kato-san's request, I'll leave it to everyone to come up with ideas."

Though Yukino wasn't very good at communicating with others, once she accepted her role as the club president, she still acted responsibly. But when interacting with others, she was still a bit stiff.

In the end, Yukino was someone with no friends—she had no idea how to interact with people or naturally develop friendships.

"How's it going, Yukinoshita? How's the progress with the club activities?"

Just as everyone was adding each other on Line, Hiratsuka Shizuka suddenly pushed the door open and entered.

"Hiratsuka-sensei, knocking before entering is basic etiquette, isn't it?" Yukino couldn't help but complain at Hiratsuka Shizuka, who barged in brashly.

'No wonder she's still not married, this kind of personality isn't very well-received.'

"Don't worry about such details. These girls are?"

Hiratsuka Shizuka hadn't expected the Service Club to be this lively. She'd originally thought it would be difficult for them to gather five members, and she might have to step in and help, which is why she came to check on them.

She didn't expect it to be this lively, and besides Shin-chan, the others were all beautiful girls.

"Perfect timing, Hiratsuka-sensei. This is Sawamura Eriri, Kato Megumi, and Kasumigaoka Utaha. These are their club application forms, from today on, they are members of the Service Club."

Hiratsuka Shizuka received the three application forms with a surprised look.

All three were second-year students. Hiratsuka Shizuka was in charge of first-years and wasn't very familiar with them.

"That's great. I thought you wouldn't be able to find the remaining three members no matter what and was planning to come help you."

"Hiratsuka-sensei, isn't that a bit rude of you?"

Yukino felt a little guilty. She really couldn't find anyone to join the Service Club. If it hadn't been for Shin-chan, she wouldn't have known where to find three more members.

"Well then, I'm relieved. Didn't expect you to make so many friends so quickly."

Hiratsuka Shizuka glanced at Shin-chan approvingly, 'This brat's pretty capable! Looks like putting him in the same club as Yukino really did create a different kind of chemical reaction.'

That night when she went drinking with Haruno, Haruno had harshly mocked her, saying her approach was totally unreliable, that an average high school boy couldn't possibly change Yukino.

She'd definitely go out drinking with Haruno again tonight, just to prove she was right. It's definitely not because she just wants to drink again.

"Hiratsuka-sensei, your worry was completely unnecessary. The definition of friendship is paradoxically vague…"

Other than Shin-chan, the three beautiful girls all had subtle expressions as they looked at Yukino.

So their club president… didn't have any friends? But with that icy personality and appearance, it did seem like she wouldn't have many friends.

"Yukino, aren't we already friends?"

Shin-chan, looking deeply hurt, collapsed to the floor with a devastated expression.

"Aren't you overreacting a bit? Of course we're friends!"

Seeing Shin-chan looking so dejected, the iceberg instantly melted. In Yukino's heart, Shin-chan really was one of the very few friends she had, or perhaps her only friend.

"Really?"

Hearing Yukino say that, Shin-chan immediately stood up.

"Then… about that limited-edition cookie…"

Yukino, "?"

'It was all for the cookie? Give me back my feelings of being moved!'

"Hiratsuka-sensei, can I ask a favor?"

"Don't worry, leave it to me."

Hiratsuka Shizuka immediately understood, and landed a Love Iron Fist on Shin-chan.

'So weird. This brat's head feels so good to hit.' Clearly, she hadn't used much force, yet Shin-chan reacted so dramatically, and then recovered immediately. Isn't that just too strange?

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