Even without asking the grumpy senior in front of me, finding out the whereabouts of the three was easy. Just a simple check on my phone, Kana and Raes messages flashed at the forefront.

After reading their messages that said almost the same thing and replying to it, I put back my phone and rested my elbows on the table before meeting Ishida-senpais gaze, my lips slowly drawing a curve.

My eyes scanned our surroundings. Theres nothing new. I could spy the bags of the three girls thats not here sitting on their chairs. A few books were placed on the table. Probably something that Rae was reading earlier. There were also pieces of paper with the handwriting of both Kana and Otsuka-senpai.

In front of Ishida-senpai, theres also a piece of paper under the same bowl that Otsuka-senpai presented to me during my first time showing up in this club. Thats the bowl previously filled with word prompts and what led me to write that abomination of a piece that centered around panties even though the prompt word that I drew was color.

At the moment, its empty save from one folded paper.

Not noticing that my attention was drawn by what was in front of her, Ishida-senpai grumpily remarked. Showoff So, what now? Do you want me to praise you?

Of course not, senpai. I told you, Im at your mercy. Im guilty about being late, after all.

Its not a new occurrence. In fact, shes already used to me being late. Even so I guess I would probably act the same if I was in her shoes.

Normally, this kind of situation was a great opportunity to get closer to my target. Alone in a room with no one else likely to disturb us Unfortunately, shes not one.

After what happened last Sunday, she returned to just the Club President who cared for the club too much.

Well, I could probably turn her back to someone who kept dropping hints if I told her that I decided to start courting her. Thats what shes waiting for after all.

However, I honestly kind of prefer her like this. The admirable senior who loves her club too much. She could set aside her own romance for it.

Anyway, theres already Otsuka-senpai in that department, after all. Although its not apparent yet, shes already dropping hints about her resurfacing curiosity. At least, its yet to reach the level where I have to quell it once more.

Do you know? My opinion about you is always on a rollercoaster. Sometimes youre making me too impressed, sometimes youre such a disappointment If only you can be a bit diligent to always be on time, I wont have to be this annoying to you. Ishida-senpai released a sigh.

I see. Senpai is looking out for me

Looking out. Youre my junior. Its normal for me to be like that. I know youre busier than you appeared to be. Ive given you every bit of leeway like your part in the Student Council I wont force you to come on time. I only have one request, Onoda-kun Ishida-senpai paused and gestured for me to lean forward as well.

Feeling the solemnity in her voice, I leaned forward like she wanted me to and turned my head to the side slightly, making it easier for her to whisper whatever she was going to whisper in my ears.

Its her one request as the Club President. I suppose I can hear and grant it if its possible.

Call me selfish if you want. But Onoda-kun, I hope you can show more interest in our club. Its boring for most students, but with you, I believe you can revitalize this to transform it into something better. I will not be here if it ever happens but Im looking forward to hearing stories about the club in years to come

After saying that, Ishida-senpai returned to her previous position and smiled. The clear annoyance written on her face earlier was now nowhere to be seen. Instead, shes like Otsuka-senpai at this moment, her eyes shining brightly. Of course, its not because of her curiosity. Its from how hopeful she was for the future.

Looking at her picking up her pen and starting to write on the paper, I picked up that she was not waiting for my answer. This girl only vented out what was weighing on her mind. The same as last Sunday.

Focus on the club and transform this into something better? Can I do that? Honestly, I find her enthusiasm to be too over-the-top. Like she said, Im a busy man. There are a lot of issues Im facing. Well, not necessarily my issues but I doubt I can focus too much on this club. True. I deemed it as a challenge for me but its not making any progress, at least not at the moment.

While I was contemplating that, Ishida-senpais voice rang out again. Shes tapping the seat next to her, calling me to move there. And when I did, she passed me the pen and paper.

Lets do this, Onoda-kun. Ill leave the draft to you. You can ask me for advice.

Reading what she wrote on the paper as well as understanding what she just said, my mind fully snapped out of my trance.

[Activity: Collaborative Writing

Participating Members: Ishida Rumi and Onoda Ruki]

This girl She already moved past our earlier topic.

Yep. This was what I heard from Kana and Rae. Theyre apparently at the library, looking for resource materials that we lack in our clubroom. As a glimpse of our clubs activity that we had to show to the Student Council, Ishida-senpai made it to be a writing relay or in better words, collaborative writing.

She split our five-member club into two and raffled who would be grouped together using that bowl. The result was obvious. Those three were in one group while I ended up partnered with her.

Alright. Ill be relying on you, senpai. What will be our topic then? Im unprepared.

Lets see. Write down what first came to your mind. One or two sentences will do. Well start that.

Just like this, we began spending our club time with both of us brainstorming on what we were going to write.

Although she decided to let me make the first draft, Ishida-senpai lost her patience with my absurdity at one point and took the pen from me.

Watching her writing and eventually forming the core idea of what were going to write, I started learning from her.

Mhm Times like this were simply peaceful and comfortable. I definitely appreciate Ishida-senpais patience that was teetering at the brink of exhaustion because of my perverted mind.

Although there were few instances where we would stop and just stare at each other rather awkwardly, Ishida-senpai would skillfully wave it away, steering her mind back to what we were supposed to be doing. In that regard, I lost to her.

No doubt, I really admire this side of her.

Halfway through, I noticed Kana, Rae and Otsuka-senpai returning from the library.

Apart from greeting each other, no other words were exchanged.

Well, they also returned to continue writing their piece here. I shouldnt disturb them and I better not disappoint this senior again.

Eventually, club hours approached their end and we all decided to call it a day.

Mhm This is a good draft. Well finish this on Tuesday. Dont be late. Ishida-senpai picked up the paper we were just writing on and stored it somewhere.

As expected, shes adjusting the activities for me. I wont be here on Mondays and Fridays, after all.

I understand.. I wont promise but Ill keep in mind not to disappoint you again, senpai.