Persuasion (Part 2)

Eli suddenly looked at Homura with an incredulous look and couldn't help but ask, "Are you saying that I also have to join them?"

"""What!!!""" The three members of the second-year group couldn't help but exclaim in surprise.

Homura rubbed his slightly itchy ears, looking puzzled, "Is it really necessary to be so surprised?"

"But... she is a Student Council President!" Honoka said.

"Or rather, it would be strange if we weren't surprised right?!" Umi added.

"Homura-kun, are you serious?" Kotori asked.

'Oh? I didn't expect Homura to be unexpectedly capable! Maybe there will be unexpected gains!' Ayano thought happily. At this point, she had already decided to leave this matter to Homura's hands.

Homura's eyes flickered and she asked Kotori, "Kotori-san, when I first arrived; you said that you three had formed Muse... right?"

As he mentioned 'Muse', Homura stared at Nozomi who was the culprit behind the name. 'Hmm, no reaction.'

"Yeah? What's wrong? Although the name itself was given anonymously by someone through the box," Kotori replied him.

"Then, do you know what this name means?" Homura asked her.

Kotori recalled for a moment and said, "Um... Umi-chan once said it was the name of a goddess in mythology..."

She suddenly felt a bit embarrassed, comparing herself to a goddess.

"Don't be shy, it's perfectly fine for you guys to compare yourselves to goddesses!" Homura said, making them all feel flustered.

It should be noted that ever since Homura used that cursed 'ultimate magic spell' at the maid cafe, his skin seemed to have become thicker. He could now say things that would make people blush without batting an eye.

Homura continued to ask, "So, do you know how many goddesses there are in total in Muse?"

"Huh? Isn't Muse just one person?" Only Honoka could ask such a question.

At this point, everyone except Honoka realized what was going on.

Homura didn't beat around the bush, "That's right! How can it be called Muse without nine people!"

"Did there used to be nine people?!" Honoka, you've had enough, Umi almost covered Honoka's mouth.

Kotori suddenly said anxiously, "But we only have three people, isn't it inappropriate to use this name..."

Worried that she might continue to overthink things, and afraid that it would be too late to change her mind about the name, Homura said directly, "So, the person who named you all should have already thought of it, right?"

"Don't worry, all nine people will definitely gather!" Homura turned his head to the two members of the student council. "There are already five of you, isn't it just a matter of time before the rest arrive?"

After delivering his lines, Homura had everyone shocked. Even Nozomi couldn't help but take a few extra glances at him.

'What an unexpected person, but... seems even more interesting!' Nozomi thought to herself, with a slight change in her expression.

"Impossible! There's no way I'm joining them!" Eli suddenly exclaimed.

Without hesitation, Homura responded, "Why not? Is it because they're just amateurs in your eyes?"

"!!!" Eli couldn't help but take a step back in disbelief, "Why?! How do you know?!"

Ayano was also interested, never expecting Homura to know something. Was this student council president someone unexpected?

Homura remained calm and even put on a bit of a show, saying, "I recognized you the moment I saw you. That's why I said that the reason you dislike them so much is that they are completely clueless and simply beneath your standards!"

The others were stunned. What just happened? What did he mean by 'beneath your standards'?

"Ahh~ this is such a headache. I never expected Minamiya-san to know so much," Nozomi stepped in and said. "Let me explain it to you all."

Homura stepped aside to let her speak.

Everyone waited for her next words. Eli didn't stop her either, perhaps wanting to put down Kotori and the others to make them give up!

"Eli-chi is a ballet genius from childhood, and has won numerous awards."

With that, it was clear. Eli was a professional, and naturally, she would not look kindly upon the amateurish dancing of the others.

"Wow, that's amazing! Then let's have President teach us how to dance!" Honoka said carelessly, leaving Homura speechless because Honoka had stolen the words he wanted to say.

However, this was also the charm of the Honoka. Once she got you involved, you couldn't escape. Just obediently join Muse!

Her words also brought the downed Kotori and Umi back to their senses. Although they were worried about Honoka's inappropriate behavior, they were also very interested in her proposal and looked at Eli with anticipation.

"Impossible..."

"Don't deny it so quickly!" Homura interrupted, knowing that the tsundere student council president would only make things more difficult.

"I have a proposal," he said without waiting for a response, "Aren't they performing on welcoming ceremony? Ayase-senpai, you should go and see their efforts with your own eyes!"

"In terms of dance, they might not impress you, but what I want you to see is their determination! Their unwavering determination to never give up! Once you see that, will you teach them how to dance?"

With that, he looked at Honoka, Kotori, and Umi. "What do you think of my proposal? Do you agree?"

The three of them looked at each other, and finally nodded heavily toward Homura.

Honoka stepped forward and said loudly, "We agree! If we don't have this determination, what's the point of talking about saving the school?"

Then, everyone looked at the two members of the student council.

Nozomi asked, "Eli-chi, will you agree?"

Eli looked at Homura's satisfied and trustworthy smile, and then at the determined expressions of Honoka and the others. Finally, she looked at Nozomi, who seemed to see through everything.

She said seriously, "Okay! I agree! We'll see the outcome on the day of the welcoming ceremony!"

"""Yay~!""" (x3)

Honoka and the others celebrated happily with high-fives, but Eli remained expressionless and said, "Let's not get too excited yet."

"It's not too early. I believe we can persuade President!" Honoka replied confidently.

"Is that so?" Eli felt a little uneasy under her intense gaze and quickly changed the subject. "Let's move on to the next thing then."

Honoka looked confused and asked, "What's the next thing?"

Everyone was dumbfounded, and Eli's veins bulged as she shouted, "What do you think Minamiya-san is here for today?"

Honoka slapped her forehead and exclaimed, "Oh yeah! To get material for his manga!"

"I'm surprised you remembered!" Nozomi chuckled at the turn of events. "Let's go inside the school then!"