Right. Uchiyama, the gorilla-senpai and the tanned idiot with fake ear piercings who somehow decided to become my follower after that day was in this place. One of them, the gorilla-senpai, was part of the Judo Club and competed earlier this day. I just had no idea if they won or not. Thats not important to me.

Anyway, even though I had never acknowledged them, I kept Uchiyamas contact with me and the idiot continued to update me on their status. Things like what they did, who they clashed with and other such details I could live without were being sent by him regularly.

They had no idea who Enomoto is but they started digging up on how large the influence that guy possessed. Although my own investigation was more fruitful, at least theyre making progress on their own.

Earlier, I just happened to see Uchiyamas new update saying that theyd be here.

Understanding the condition of how I could use them, I told Uchiyama to come around this area and wait for me.

As a former dog Izumi, I thought hed be changing his mind if he saw me with her. That didnt happen. Furthermore, when they noticed Shizu among us, they looked more reverent as though they found more reason to be my arms and legs this time.

When I made eye contact with them, they immediately stood up from their seats, making their way to our location.

With their assistance, resolving the issue of the irrelevant flies who I couldnt even bother to remember the faces was easily accomplished.

First, I walked up to block their way as I exerted my intimidating pressure. Its not that effective for those ignorant but those who managed to pick that up became apprehensive and they started considering changing their approach.

However, it was too late for them. Uchiyama and the others quickly surrounded us with the three idiot leaders standing behind me. As for the rest, they blocked their retreat.

Before we could gather more attention and trouble from the organizer of this event, Gorilla-senpai, who appeared more intimidating than me because of his hulking body build, stepped forward.

Those who failed to pick up the pressure coming from were instantly shaken by just the difference in their build from the gorilla. Their knees began shaking and their mouths started issuing grating sounds as if they were trying to make sense of their situation.

Theyre wondering if they offended the gorilla. The thought of going up to disturb my girls went from their heads.

Soon after that, the gyaru-oh who's still as ugly as before signaled his equally try-hard followers to flank the group of flies and started escorting them out of the venue.

With their fighting spirit suppressed the annoying flies had no choice but to follow them. They knew that if they resisted, a punch would be the least of their worries.

Gorilla-senpai followed suit but only after greeting me. Hes now more cautious than before and although he looked like someone who would eat children for breakfast because of the bruises on his face, hes at least more dignified than those irrelevant flies.

In the end, Uchiyama was the only one who remained. Perhaps, to hear something from me.

Senpai, you saved me from the trouble. I appreciate that. I said as I also started walking away with him.

My girls who were more amused than dumbfounded at what happened all followed us with their gaze but well, I signaled for them to remain on their seats so thats that.

No. Its nothing. Even if you didnt show up, were more than annoyed after watching them acting like shit stains in a clogged toilet.

Heh. Youve changed. Thats good.

Maybe I did. Your example is something we started following.

What example?

The way you carried yourself with confidence. I think we all needed that. The lesson you handed to us back then has become our torchlight to be better.

This... What torchlight? What lesson? Did they just suddenly start worshiping me? What a bunch of idiots. But lets not burst their bubbles. Theyre proving themselves convenient for me.

I see. Good for you. I nodded at him.

Although there was nothing that sounded like praise in my words, Uchiyama looked enlivened as though he heard something pleasing to his ears.

Yep. Hes really an idiot. And Fukuda looked up to this guy? Heh. I wonder how he would react if he saw his revered senior wagging his tail in front of me.

Were going to escort them out and watch over this place. The SC President is with you and so is Kanagi. Its our duty as students of our school to not let anyone inconvenience you.

Are you still hung up on her?

Although I already heard the gist from Izumi herself, I wanted to know the thoughts of this guy. He mightve been still nursing a malicious intent towards the girl. Shes mine now so... I have to nip that trouble in the bud.

... No. Ive accepted my fate. I talked to her one last time to apologize and shes been kind enough to thank me for serving her before. She decided to stop treating those who follow her as dogs.

Heh. She did that, huh? So, you dont feel wronged by her?

This guy... Hes more reasonable than a certain cuck. How pleasant the world will be if hes this accepting, right?

I did a self-reflection and truthfully, Im one of the many who insisted on answering to her whims, in hopes that shell eventually find us appealing. Alas...

Dont be too disheartened. Youre only looking at a small pond when theres an ocean before you. You might think you can get what you want if youre strong enough but theres more to it than that. If you really want a relationship that will last long and will make you happy, look beyond just their physical appearance and do not force yourself into their perception. There are a lot of ways to make someone fall for you but theres also a lot of ways for them to be turned off by you.

Youre seriously giving me advice?

Take that as my goodwill. I wont guarantee that youll find one though.

I... I understand. Thank you!

Look at this guy. Just when I thought he stopped being a dog, hes still one. I threw a bone at him and he caught it perfectly.

I guess thats also what Izumi saw from him before. No wonder she calls them her dogs.

Anyway, once Uchiyama followed them outside, I returned to my girls who were more intrigued by what happened. Telling them the summary of it, they all stared at me in amazement. There were a few exceptions though.

For example, Shizu and Hana.

Shizu found it a matter of course. Shes someone who kept on raising my value. Besides, even without me here, her presence alone would probably be enough to send those flies away.

Her reputation isnt an illusion. She might look amiable when shes doing speeches but most students are afraid of her.

On the other hand, Hana was also someone who firmly believed in my superiority. She often talked about that because out of all the boys that tried to get close to her, Im the only one who knows what was what. She, who was considered mature by everyone around her, found her match in me.

Thats part of the reason why she believes Im the only one for her.

Alright. You wont be bothered by anyone anymore. Ill make a quick trip to see Satsuki and return before the game starts.

After spending the last few minutes until the end of the match in front of us, I stood up and told them my plans. But well, I wasnt really asking for their permission, Im only informing them.

As most of them were already aware of it, they just bid me take care and asked me to return soon.

Among all of them, only Izumi reacted a little differently. With another pout adorning her beautiful face, she expressed her dissatisfaction to me. We havent really spent that much time together yet I was about to leave again.

Really, shes being too adorable like that. And honestly, I was too soft to leave her like that. I had to seal her lips and share a passionate kiss with her in order to appease her.

Obviously, I made sure to do it discreetly. We didnt want unnecessary attention, after all.

But because I did that for her, the other two near me asked for the same treatment.

Maayas tsundere trait made its appearance. Shes telling me to leave quickly yet she kept a tight hold on my sleeve. I played along with it before eventually cornering her. The face she made would probably be enough to throw all the boys in disarray if they witnessed it. Glad I have that exclusively for me.

Hana also acted like her usual self. The one whos so sure of herself. Shes saying along the lines of, I know you wont be able to resist me, Ruki.

Just that one time, I gave up treating her differently. The girl needed that boost. Shes been taking too many losses recently, after all.

And when I was about to leave, Umi who kept her silence yet stayed close to me reminded me that Sumire should be at the softball park outside this indoor venue.

Well, if I have time after seeing Satsuki then I might look for the girl. But theres the question of whether the girl has already come to terms with what I revealed to her yesterday or not. Thats a pretty big revelation but at the same time, its an absurd one that could be mistaken as a boast.

I guess Ill have to see it for myself.