Club Activity
"Any ideas?"
"Of what?"
"Increasing of our members."
"Nope."
Alex sighs.
"Cookie?"
Samantha asks him as innocently as she possibly can.
He was stunned for a moment before sighing once more and eating another cookie.
…
Okie Dokie Literature Club.
A few days ago…
"Ms. Carla? The adviser of the year 1-A?
"Yes, she's our club adviser. It seems that our club has been in her hands since the literature had been formed."
"If that is true, why are there no members besides us?"
"Ms. Carla is aware that the club was supposed to have some members, but she does not know."
"That's… weird…"
"It is strange, but we are not the investigation club, so I have an announcement from her. If we do not have at least 2 members by the end of next week, the club will close."
"…" (Alex)
"You are really not fun."
"What? Do you want me to use an exaggerated expression?"
"No, it is not like that. Nevermind. Just help me find other members."
…
Present.
"I helped you since I decided to join but you didn't do anything for the past few days!"
Alex felt extremely tired.
"Don't be like that. There's still a few cookies. Do you want me to feed you? Say ah…"
Alex just look at her and then let her feed him.
Being served by a girl decrease his stress.
Anyway, they need to make a plan on how to make others become interested to join their club.
They need at least four members so that their club wouldn't get disband.
"Any ideas?"
"I'm thinking. Also, your the club president help me too."
"President's job is to order not to think."
"Do you want me to punch you?"
"Try it. I'm a girl so I would just cry. I might be expressionless but I can act."
"This is why I hate society."
"Don't worry, I also hate society. You're not the only one."
"I don't need your sympathy."
"But I need your sympathy. Let's do our best."
"There is no 'our' if I am the only one who thinks. Also, your second year!"
"I might be a second year, but I just transferred here, so I do not have anyone to confide in besides you."
"What about your classmates?"
"For some reason, they run away whenever I speak to them."
"Do you know why?"
"I... have no idea."
"Do you want to know?"
"I do not. "You are going to say I am ugly, right?"
"No, in fact, you are beautiful."
"…"
Alex has no idea what is going through her mind as she remains silent.
Her expressionless face certainly lives up to its name.
If this were other people, they might jump on him, but she has not done anything since they met and is simply becoming herself.
He may as well consider her a friend at this point.
…
Next day.
"Did anybody come?"
"No one. Making a poster, as I suspected, is a bad idea. As president, I am very disappointed with your performance."
"Then, Ms. Great President, do you have any ideas for attracting people to our club?"
"I have."
"What is it?"
…
Next day.
"Surprised!"
Alex was surprised to see familiar faces when Samantha entered the clubroom.
"Why are you both here, Harvey, Remy?"
"I am not sure either."
Harvey innocently responded.
"Do not be like that. Senior Samantha helps us study, so we must also help her. Also, we have not joined any clubs yet, right?"
Remy decided to intervene and explain the reason.
"You are correct, but..."
Harvey let out a sigh.
"Anyway, we are here."
"Ta da! So how about it? Your great president has accomplished more than you."
"Yes, you're very great. I am too moved to see your greatness."
"Why is there sarcasm in your voice?"
"You are imagining it."
"Really?"
"Really."
"…"
"…"
"Okay, I will believe in you."
There is a brief silence before Samantha breaks it by believing him.
They have been standing in the door since earlier, so they enter the clubroom and take their seats.
As expected, the couple sits next to each other, with Samantha in the center of the table and Alex alone on the other side.
"Anyway, let us get started with our club's first activity!"
"And that is?" (Alex)
"Next week, the ranking game begins." (Samantha)
"Ranking game?" (Alex)
"Oh! I heard that earlier" (Remy)
"What is that?" (Harvey)
"Do you not read the handbook?" (Remy)
"I… my dog ate my handbook." (Harvey)
"Is that so? That is unfortunate, then. Since you do not know, and Alex appears to be unaware as well, I will explain from here. Can I President?"
"You might as well."
Samantha approaches Alex and whispers, "If this continues, I might give the vice president to her."
"Do not mind me if that is what you want."
Alex does not want the position that has been forced on him, but that does not mean he will not give it his all.
If Samantha takes his position and gives it to Remy, he will wholeheartedly accept her decision.
"You are too boring."
After the brief conversation, they hear Remy.
"You are all aware that the SGKS includes three major events, right? However, teachers and instructors did not provide any additional information. One of the events is called the Ranking Game."
…
The Ranking Game is a week-long event in which students compete to be the best.
There are different categories, and they must choose one.
Battle, Intelligence, and Wit.
Battle tells you exactly what is going on.
Knowledge or wisdom is what constitutes intelligence.
Wit is an area where most students excel.
This is low, but the SGKS's core education is designed to prepare students to survive as adventurers.
To survive in this world, you can be strong, knowledgeable, or cunning.
…
"Do you now understand what a ranking game is?"
Remy completed her explanation, and the two guys simply nodded in agreement.
"Anyway, as I mentioned earlier, our first activity has to do with the Ranking Game. Vice President, what category will you choose?"
"Battle."
After his response, they look at Remy.
"Me? Uhm, Battle too."
They look at Harvey.
"I am in battle too."
"Since you are all in battle, I might as well choose that. By the way, please do not choose me or anyone else from our club as your opponent."
"Why?" (Remy)
"As your president, I do not want to fight one of my club members."
"Okay."
"Do you understand, Vice president?"
"Yes, I understand."
"Then let's start our plan!"