Kiyotaka's Point of View

"WOW, IT'S BIGGER THAT I THOUGHT IT'D BE"

Horikita, Axe and I met after school to go to the gymnasium.

Almost everyone there was first years; around 100 people were waiting nearby.

Waiting around the back, we were waiting for the club fair to start.

As we entered the gym, pamphlets with details about club activities were passed out.

"I wonder if this school has a particularly famous club. For example... something like a karate club?"

"A lot of clubs here seem to be high-leveled. There are a lot of members in a lot of clubs that are nationally known."

Even though this school isn't particularly known for their sports like baseball or volleyball, it isn't like the club activities are at the "hobbyist" level.

"The facilities are also high quality. Look, they even have oxygen capsules. All the equipment put pro's equipment to shame. Ah, but it looks like they don't have a karate club."

"... I see."

"Why are you interested in karate?"

"No, not particularly."

"But you know, it looks like an inexperienced person will have a hard time joining a sports club. Even if someone made their high school debut, they would be a substitute for an eternity. I don't think it would be fun."

Everything around here seems too orderly and tidy.

"Isn't that dependent on the effort they put in? After 1 to 2 years of training, anyone can become good."

Training... I don't think I would be able to put in much effort.

"I didn't think that the word 'training' existed for people who avoid trouble like you."

"What does avoiding trouble have to do anything with this?"

"Doesn't someone who avoids trouble also avoid any sort of manual labor? If you've declared that you avoid trouble, you should stick to your word until the very end."

"I don't take it that far..."

"If you're always noncommittal like that, you're never going to make friends."

"Your words wound my heart."

"Are you two just going to talk to each other or what, you completely ignore my presence you know." Axel said while licking his Ice Cream.

I'm going to ask for Ice Cream but someone interrupt our conversation.

"Thank you for waiting, first year students. A representative from each club will explain their activities and how to join. I am Tachibana, the secretary of the student council and the chairman responsible for this club fair. Nice to meet you."

After the greeting from Tachibana, the club representatives lined up on the stage of the gym.

There were various representatives, ranging from those wearing judo uniforms to beautiful kimonos.

There were various clubs, from athletes to chess there were even Fun-activity clubs like tea ceremonies.

But I'm not interested as of now, maybe I'll join clubs where Axel is in it.

All the representatives said the same thing, yet in other words. They explained their club and goals, and welcomed beginners.

As the senior passes one after another. Only one person remained, everyone seemed focused on him as he walked in front of the mic. As he calmly observed the first years. I realized that Horikita had been staring at that one person the whole time.

The person was about 170cm in height, which wasn't that tall.

A slender body, sleek black hair.

Sharp glasses, and a calculating gaze.

The student standing in front of the microphone looked over the first-years with a calm look.

What kind of club is he from, and what explanation will he give? My interest has been piqued.

However, my interest vanished the next second. He was completely silent.

Maybe his mind went blank. Maybe he felt nervous and his voice didn't come out.

"Do your best~"

"Did you forget to bring your notecards~?"

"Ahahaha!"

Axel didn't mind all the chit chat around the gymnasium, he just stared at the stage while eating his snacks that he brought here.

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Axel's Point of View

THE FIRST YEARS THREW THOSE WORDS at the person. However, the senpai on stage didn't waver at all. Neither the laughter nor the encouragement seemed to reach him.

Even when the laughter started dying down, his apathetic face didn't change.

The students started wondering "What is this senpai doing?" and the gym got noisy.

Even then, the boy didn't stir. He just stood there quietly, looking at the first-years.

Until his gazed turn to me, I didn't taken back or what. Why should I be afraid of this man? He is not terrified like our Professor. A smirk forms on my lips. I keep staring at him.

He also smirks at me.

That's a President for you.

I looked at Horikita. Horikita also stared at the boy with an intense gaze. The relaxed atmosphere gradually shifted in an unexpected direction. It was an electrifying change in mood.

Eventually, the whole gym was enveloped in a tense and quiet atmosphere.

There were no instructions given out, no one dared to talk—it was a dreadful silence.

No one could open their mouths to talk. This silence has been going on for 30 seconds already...

The student on stage started talking.

Of course I remain calm while eating my snacks. Thank God I brought my snack.

"My name is Horikita Manabu, and I am the student council president.

Horikita? I looked at Horikita next to me. I wonder if they're related... NO NO NO! They literally related.

So that's why she looks stiff and uncomfortable. Did his brother not accept Horikita as his sister or what?

"The student council is also looking for first-years to replace the graduating third-years. There are no strict requirements to apply for the position, but those who are interested should not be affiliated with any other clubs. Generally, we do not accept any candidate involved in other clubs."

His tone was soft, but the mood was still tense. He alone silenced the whole gym.

Of course, it wasn't his position as the student council president that gave him that power. Horikita Manabu also carried a powerful aura. His presence dominated the whole gym.

"Also, we, the student council, are not looking for anyone that has a naive way of thinking. Not only will that kind of person fail to get elected, they will inevitably become a stain to this school. The student council is only responsible for regulating the students, but the school expects much more. Those of you that understand can become potential candidates."

Actually I kinda want to join but I don't like paperwork.. so hundred- maybe half percent no. Maybe I'll ask Kiyotaka and take his advice. But I want to join Music Club.

After that unwavering speech, he walked off the stage and exited the building.

Because no one dared to speak, none of the students spoke up when he left the gym. The students didn't know what would happen if they tried to talk. Everyone felt that way.

"Everyone, thank you for coming. With that, the club fair is over. We will now open the reception area for anyone interested in joining. The reception area will only be open until the end of April, so anyone interested after then can bring applications directly to the club."

With the help of the chairman, the tense atmosphere slowly disappeared.

Afterwards, the club representatives opened the reception area.

"..."

Horikita still didn't move at all.

"Oi, what's wrong?"

"Earth to Horikita." I said while snapping my hand in front of her.

Horikita didn't answer. My words didn't reach her.

"Oh, Ayanokouji-kun. You also came?" Then he looked at me and he blushed and looked away. He scratched his neck, tell me. What's wrong with this person?

"And Ar-Arison-kun." A thoughtful voice called out. It's Sudou. Our classmates Ike and Yamauchi were with him.

"Yo Arison-kun!"

"You Sudou-kun, Ike-kun and Yamauchi-kun." I greet them, I don't have choices to be honest. I want to ignore them as much as possible but I need to maintain our connection. They are still part of Class D even though they are idiots.

"Are you also thinking of joining a club?" Suduo asks Kiyotaka, he looks at me.

"Maybe? Axel wants to check out the Music club so maybe I'll tag along." Ike and Yamauchi look at me then clap their hands.

"Wow Arison-kun! I want to hear your play!" Uhmm, I think you're hurting Kiyotaka's feelings. You know he's with me.

"Yeah hehe, How about you three?"

"Yea. I've been playing basketball since elementary school. I think I'll continue here too." Sudou answer.

I always thought he did some kind of exercise with that kind of body—guess it was basketball.

"Me and Ike, we just came because it seemed fun and exciting. We also hoped some kind of fateful encounter would happen."

Huh?

"What do you mean by a fateful encounter?" Kiyotaka asked.

"Girls."

I deadpanned.

"My first objective is to get a girlfriend. So, I was hoping that a fateful encounter would happen here."

So it was that kind of thing. Having a girlfriend seems to be an essential part of Ike's ideal school life.

Should I get a girlfriend too? Hmm. Maybe nah, they're such a pain to ass.

"Oh yeah, before we stroll, can we ask for your contact number? Ayanokoji-kun and you too Arison-kun!"

"Yeah." Kiyo answers, of course he wants, I chuckle he wants to have friends but why do these 3 people? Hays.

"Ok bye bye!" they waved their hand to us.

I sighed. Oh Horikita!

I look at her..

"Oh welcome back to earth Tsundere-chan!" I tease her.

"Tsk, let's go. I want to read in my dorm."

"Wait, you said that you will join us in the Music Club." Kiyo asked her, she sighed.

"I don't want to, but I am willing to help you to find the Music Club." I smiled at her, she is kind after all.

"Wait, before that I'm not really want to join the Music club hehe." Horikita glared at me while Kiyo looked confused.

"What?"

"I just want to check it and maybe play some instrument hehe. Please." Horikita just sighed and facepalm and just nodded.

"Let's go then!" Then I grab the hand of Kiyo then we look for the music club registration.

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Third Person's Point of View

"OHHH YOU JUST NEED TO PICK an instrument we want then perform a piece then you will decide if we can join or what?" the black haired boy said with his senpai. The senpai nood her head.

"Senpai can we just play? We're not really sure if we want to join." the senpai smiled.

"Of course!" The black hair boy grabs the brown hair boy and they start to pick up the instrument. The black hair girl was just waiting for two boys. She is reading her books.

"Can we perform both we're gonna play the same piece."

"Yes yes, goodluck Kohai!"

Ayanokoji and Arison stared at each other before they started playing. Arison is playing the violin while Ayanokoji is playing the piano.

https://youtu.be/EN5liFnFir0

As Arison and Ayanokoji were playing, a lot of students started to crowd, trying to listen to the music being created by the tw handsome boys. Horikita stops her doing and looks at the two boys.

She is shocked with the two, she never thought that they could play this kind of piece with a perfect combination of Piano and Violin.

Just watched with her hand on his chest feeling the emotion, feeling the music coming from the two boys play.

As Ayanokoji's hands gracefully danced on the piano keys while Arison elegantly swayed his hand in the bow of the violin. The music being created by it touched the hearts of many students as the emotion was very obvious for everyone to feel. It was sad, but at the same time happy, it was painful but it felt so good. Different types of emotions were felt from that one piece.

As the two were playing, they had their eyes closed and they were so into playing it he didn't notice that there was already a crowd so when they opened their eyes, they were surprised to see it when they finished playing the piece.

"Ohh holy crap." Arison mumbled.