Chapter 10, Department of Superpowers and Primate Research

Classmate Bai Niao wishes to join a club but is not very familiar with the school's clubs and hopes you can help introduce them. It won't take up too much of your time, please!" Bai Shi Jing clasped her hands together and winked at him

Oh? Really?

Kyouko Shiratori: "???"

Apologies, he waved his hand dismissively and offered a perfunctory apology, then easily brushed the matter aside. Are there any other clubs that might be of interest? For instance, the Exploration Club is quite good, and there are also...

This should make it nine people, right

How ridiculous, at over 20 years old, still pretending to be cute

Kyouko Shiratori blinked in confusion and said, "Is that so?"

The curtains sway with the wind, and the spring sunlight spills into the quiet classroom

Holding a pile of club recruitment announcements that Chie Izumi had somehow obtained, she walked while observing the conditions of various clubs

After pondering for a moment, Kinko Shiratori spoke words that were completely out of place in the quiet atmosphere of the classroom

Then, I apologize for the disturbance

However, the footsteps seemed to have a mind of their own as they turned back outside the painting department

However, it was disbanded last year

This means that we are in the same club as Izumi

Gazing at her kind smile, Izumi Tohru felt a shiver in his heart

Calligraphy and Tea Ceremony Study Department ... Hmm ... Sounds good

Classmate Bai Niao, what is it this time? I have already lent you the money for the train ticket, right? I was worried you would end up at the final station again, and I remember I even gave you double the amount

His gaze followed the woman's graceful silhouette until it disappeared on the staircase, and only then did Izumi Tohru ask, "Do you have a club that you are interested in?"

Minister, someone has entered the department! Hurry up!

Alright, understood

No

It is alright, I just came in to take a look. Moreover, it does not matter if one cannot draw; drawing is quite simple! All it takes is to pick up a pen and express oneself freely on the canvas.

I am Kenta Asanuma, the head of the painting department. I have approved your application for membership. If you have any questions, just ask Ozawa

Well, anyway, the president of that club is a terrible person. It's better without him

Oh

At this moment, an unrelated question suddenly came to mind

Bai Shijing tilted her head slightly, revealing a gentle smile on her exquisite face

A little more leads to timidity, a little less leads to anger, the right balance is most pleasing

Behind him, the voice of Shizuka Shirase made Tohru Izumi let out a heavy sigh

Wasn't it said to be a visit? When did it change to joining the department

Department of Supernatural Abilities and Primate Research

Glancing at the girl with shining eyes, he asked, "Do you want to be a heroine like Ai-chan?"

In the morning, Kenta was taken aback for a moment, then he broke into a smile

The eyes seem like a salted fish

Do you want to or not want to

So, are you interested in picking up a paintbrush

Upon hearing him mention yesterday's events, Kyouko Shiratori's face flushed slightly

Eh? Eh?! What are you saying? That's not it at all! It's not like that at all!" The white bird, Kyouko, stammered in denial as her thoughts were exposed.

At this moment, Xiaozennan, who had just walked in, suddenly closed and locked the door.

After all, in each of Teacher Aoki's works, the female protagonist participates in a club

It is now called the Book and Tea Research Department

What do you mean by that

I glanced at the admission requirements: students who rank in the top three of their grade in cultural subjects may apply, and only second-year students are accepted

Let me think...

I would like to visit other clubs again

... ...

Just as she was about to throw away this announcement, she suddenly remembered: a club must have at least five members to be established

Can I refuse

Exclude

This time, the young girl hesitated

Kyouko Shiratori shook her head

Considering that he is going to participate in the club activities, Kyouko Shiratori decided to visit each club on her own first before making a decision

Amidst the diffusion of light and shadow, Kyouko Shiratori gazed at the scene before her, feeling something take root and sprout within her heart

Outdoor Photography Department? It requires frequent outings for material collection

Stepping out of the painting department, Kyouko Shiratori once again began her search for clubs that might pique her interest

Speaking of which, our school indeed has a club or interest group similar to the works of Teacher Qingmu

"Come in and take a look... please." Xiao Ze Nan said with his hands clasped together, pleading.

Turning her head, Kyouko Shiratori, standing next to the Chinese teacher, looked at him and waved her hand happily: "Izumi, I have to trouble you again."

The door of the painting department is always open for you

Recalling the youthful visage of the boy in the morning and the "Monster Copy" in the notebook, the girl bit her lip

The extreme part of the flower? It sounds strange

There are four people in the painting classroom

Izumi, come here for a moment

However, this level of shyness is just right

Exclude

Just after seeing off the junior who came to visit but does not intend to join the department, the dejected Koze Nan's eyes lit up again upon seeing Shiratori Kyoko

Would you like to come in and take a look

Having spoken, he could not help but yawn

Xiao Ze Nan lowered his head and fell silent. "... ... Oh."

Yet no matter how I think about it, it still feels quite strange

Copying, training, composition... In short, there are many aspects of painting that require understanding and learning. I see you have many recruitment declarations in your hand; are you planning to visit several clubs before making a decision

Kyouko Shiratori : `` ... ... ''

Thank you

However

If the requirement is to be among the top three in grades, does that mean the calligraphy department can have at most three people

Well

Are you interested in picking up a paintbrush

Hmph! Once you enter the painting department, you will have no say in the matter...

The sports department's clubs are first excluded, as I have to work part-time in the evening

Would you like to join the painting club

Upon hearing this, Kinko Shiratori was somewhat taken aback

Perhaps it is because the top three from the first and third grades are all there, so they also want to gather enough for the second grade

Well... I have not yet planned to apply for membership...

Exclude

The sign above the classroom reads "Art Club"

I apologize, I cannot draw

Upon hearing Izumi Tetsu's agreement, Shirase Shizuku revealed a satisfied smile

Aside from a suspicious individual lying on the sofa sound asleep, the other three are diligently engaged in drawing

She patted him on the shoulder, then clasped her hands behind her back and left with a cheerful stride

"Is it that club?" Xiao Ze Nan pondered for a moment

Isn't it all written on the face?

"Disgusting?" Izumi Tohru thought for a moment, as if recalling something. After a while, he smiled and shook his head, "I forgot."

With a sense of doubt, Kyouko Shiratori looked at the suspicious man who had already awakened

Alright, stop messing around. This morning, Genta placed his hand on the head of the feigning fierce Koze Minami and rubbed it affectionately

Write | Really? Hmm, I wear very little...

In the morning, Genta looked at Kyoko Shiratori again and asked, "Have you ever had any experience with painting?"

She explained somewhat shyly, "Well, that... there is a special reason for it..."

I hope you can learn not to cause trouble for others

The girl's mood rapidly declined at a visibly noticeable pace

Well, that...

"That... ... Classmate Izumi, do you really dislike that minister?"

It is not acceptable to be too fatigued

Although for her, not participating in clubs and going home after school to read novels for a while before going to work is quite nice, she always feels that something is missing

Like a flame

The girl's beautiful eyes blinked, as if she had not understood what he was saying at all

The key is indeed a bit cute

Here it comes again

She visited several clubs, and although some of them were quite interesting and participation in the club activities was not mandatory, the words of Ken-ta from the morning kept echoing in her ears

Understood, understood

It doesn't matter if you don't understand painting; if you want to join the painting club, Ozawa is more than willing to teach you. So, after seeing our painting club, what are your thoughts?

Izumi, there is something I need your help with

If you wish to join, simply fill out the application form

She tentatively asked, "May I ask, have you heard of the Department of Superpowers and Primate Research?"

The sight of the girl blushing made Izumi Toru curl his lips in disdain

Hey? Why is it like this...

What kind of interest is that

Just as I was deep in thought, a voice suddenly rang out beside me

Kyouko Shiratori turned her head, and a cute girl of short stature with short hair was looking at her expectantly