Kikuchi-san. Youre also on that side...

With Arisa and Nami letting me face the three who disagreed with the decision of kicking the silent guy out, the first one I focused on is her. The fujoshi who should be sensible enough to understand that kicking out Taku was within reason.

Im certain shes also aware of it. Yet, for whatever motive she currently has, shes standing on that side.

Hina already tried to convince her but she stood by her choice. At least, thats how it appeared in everyones eyes. But her wry smile from earlier was telling me something.

Did Ogawa beg her to stand with him? What for? Or rather, whats in it for her?

As shes someone who would even help Hina frame me back then, I couldnt find a plausible basis for not listening to her this time.

Indeed, she has that peculiar interest in fantasizing about a romance between handsome boys but it cant be her only reason, right?

I apologize, Onoda-kun. I weighed my choice through every available information. And I find it unfair to suddenly kick him after one mistake. Taking quite a while to gather her thoughts, Kikuchis response sounded a little reserved. Its something one who wasnt aware of everything would say. Or it could be an excuse to not say her real reason.

I see. One mistake. Is tailing Saki almost every day for the last one to two years count as one mistake? That opens my eyes to how much a single mistake can hold. I sarcastically replied.

Behind me, Saki joined Nami and Arisa in supporting me. She most likely already said her piece. Unfortunately, even if shes the victim of years-long stalking, she never really paid attention to it. Perhaps, if I didnt catch him following her, she would continue disregarding his actions. In short, it was considered fine until it wasnt after I discovered it.

For sure, some of them were also aware that the silent guy had a thing for Saki and they never found it problematic until I pointed it out.

In any case, whats done is done.

Saki not being able to fully utilize that shes the victim here could probably be attributed to her previous position in their circle as simply the mood setter. Shes still in the process of picking up her lost confidence back up through my help.

With Ogawa being the guy who extended his hand to bring her out of her gloomy days of being the bully-turned-bullied, she still held the last bit of respect, gratitude, and consideration for him. Hence, she backed down easily.

Or thats how I imagined what happened after piecing everything I heard from them.

Its also impossible to deny that my use of violence against Taku got the idiots their ground to stand in opposition to what we decided.

Ugh. Its complicated but not unsolvable at all. If they wont agree. Ill force them to.

Seeing that Kikuchi couldnt deflect what I said, I opened my mouth again, this time, my eyes landed on Tadano, You met him. Did he ask you to help him oppose his termination from this club?

Although he was expecting me to question him as well, Tadano looked like he had just bit into a lemon from how sour his expression became. Clenching his fist and loosening it up a few times, the guy took his time to himself down before answering me.

No. He wont tell me anything.

Oh. Then why are you opposing it if the one whos going to get kicked out is fine with it?

You threatened him, didnt you? Hes trembling in fear when I see him. And thats right after you exited the infirmary.

So, you based your decision on what you saw. Noted. Youre the type to base your decision on incomplete information. You also blinded yourself to only hear one side and disregard the other.

Its one thing not to believe me since I can still be considered an outsider from their circle. However, to disregard Saki, Nami, and Arisa... The guy is disillusioned.

I shrugged and stopped paying attention to him. Theres no need to hear more. Theres also no reason to deny that I threatened Taku. I never considered myself a saint, anyway.

Of course, Tadano tried arguing but my attention was already on the most disillusioned guy in the room.

Seeing him glaring at me, a smirk naturally formed on my lips, Say, are you siding with him because you hate me for stealing everyone? Too bad, if Kazuha-nee hears about this, shell be greatly disappointed. Her little brother irresponsibly putting his own hatred over something more important Haa.

Whats wrong with standing for someone that got hurt? Isnt it enough that you put him in that state? Do you think yourself a God now?

Of course, its not enough. He deserved to be locked in a juvenile facility. Tell me, do you rather want him to be sent there for committing a crime? I raised my voice a little there but obviously, this guy wasnt enough to agitate me. No matter what he does, its not going to amount to anything.

Im not supposed to explain myself to you but here, for the sake of your peabrain... its not entirely my decision to have him kicked out. I added. Nami, Saki, and Arisa immediately chipped in, expressing their support.

Izumi and Hina also stopped watching from a distance and joined us.

At this point, Arisa, Nami, and Saki took the helm back from me. They faced the three who were opposed to the decision and unlike earlier when they were feeling uncertain or troubled, conviction could now be seen on their faces.

The first to stand down is obviously Kikuchi. She raised her arms and sat back down after apologizing to Ogawa.

As I expected, shes just there because of doing the guy a favor.

Then, Tadano closed his eyes and resignedly sighed before retreating to his seat. His gaze landed on me and from what I read from his expression, he wanted to talk to me in length. Maybe to correct the notion that hes only hearing one side and disregarding the other.

And lastly, Ogawa stubbornly remained in opposition. He really didnt know any better.

Instead of improving his already soiled reputation in front of the girls eyes, hes continuing to do useless shit like that.

Once everything settled down, all of us took a seat. Maaya and Hana also got their chairs. Even though theyre supposedly outsiders, they fit in naturally with my girls.

Anyway, the attention soon returned back to me. Nami and Arisa probably wanted me to put an end to what was being discussed and extinguish the last fire in Ogawa.

And so, I prepared myself to address them. But while that was happening, my girls who were all in my support took turns in squeezing my arms or hands, channeling their thoughts and decisions to me.

In particular, Izumi, who's supposed to be the Club President, lunged at me and whispered, Hey, wont you join this club, shameless guy? Youre better off leading us. Im not cut out for this.

Well, she probably found herself helpless today. But its an issue that didnt really concern their activity. Shes already doing an excellent job for their club.

Dont worry. I may not join but arent I always visiting? Feel free to come and complain to me if you find it difficult. Ill comfort you every time. I whispered back and took the time to start comforting her.

Once she returned to her seat, the girl had a satisfied look on her face, eliciting various reactions from the others.

Anyway, to end the issue of the silent guy, I proceeded with what I planned to say to all three oppositions.