"My name is Saki Yoshida. I transferred here from Kyoto due to... uncontrollable circumstances," Saki introduced herself on the podium, her voice a bit shy as she tugged at her new school uniform. "I hope to make many friends at this new school. Please, please take care of me..."
With her refreshing, flowing long black hair, exquisite face, and an aura like a small, timid animal, she successfully ignited the interest of the students in the classroom.
Many boys watched the new transfer beauty with glowing eyes, and the female students looked on with curiosity. Makoto Himemiya and her group were prepared, but seeing Saki in person, they realized she was an exceptional beauty.
"What do you like, Yoshida-san?" "Are you from Osaka? That's so far away." "Why transfer at this time? Summer break is almost here, isn't it?"
The last question voiced everyone's inner thoughts. Transferring now seemed strange no matter how you looked at it. Saki handled the questions with a practiced, commercial smile. Though she longed for friends, after everything she had been through, it was hard to trust anyone outside of Alex's inner circle. Even though she seemed popular—perhaps more so than Tsubaki because of Tsubaki's cold demeanor—she remained guarded.
"Alright, alright. Saki just transferred and she's a bit shy. Don't swarm her," Makoto Himemiya and Ai Kitami stepped in to save her. The platinum-blonde gyaru, Ai, sized up the black-haired girl. As a seasoned gyaru, she immediately sensed Saki's "submissive" aura; she looked like the kind of girl who was easily bullied.
"I'm Ai Kitami. Nice to meet you."
"Ah, ni-nice to meet you," Saki stammered. A gyaru... she recognized the style immediately and felt a bit nervous. "Hello."
"Where's Alex? Why didn't he come with you?" Ai asked directly.
At the mention of Alex, Saki glanced toward the pink-haired girl with the massive breasts in the corner of the room. She wasn't sure what Alex's relationship was with her; they weren't dating, yet they seemed incredibly close. Noticing the new girl looking at her, Yuman Sakurasawa offered a warm smile.
"Alex was called away by a teacher. The one with the twin tails."
"Professor Takamine?" Makoto leaned in, grinning. "No wonder. Alex has been skipping for so long, she's bound to be furious. We heard he skipped school to go to Kyoto. We expected him to pick up a new girl, but we didn't think he'd bring her straight back to Tokyo."
"It's more than that. I heard Alex took over the entire school over there... Saki, is it true?" Ai asked.
"Ah, yes... it is," Saki nodded cautiously. "Alex did it to help me... please don't blame him."
Seeing how Saki defended him, Ai pouted. "We aren't blaming him. But it's clear he cares about you a lot. Why are you so cautious? Do I look scary?"
"Maybe your gyaru look spooked her?" Makoto teased.
Ai felt a bit awkward. "I might be a gyaru, but I don't bully people anymore. Especially since Saki is one of us now. Saki, if anyone messes with you in this school, come to me. I'll take care of it!" The blonde girl slapped her chest confidently.
"She's right. Ai has a lot of authority in this school," Chi-chan nodded. "Saki, can we call you Saki? You can call us by our names too."
"Yes, thank you," Saki gradually relaxed, smiling at the kind girls. Alex's girls were indeed wonderful. Even the gyaru wasn't nearly as cruel as the ones at her old school.
"Unlike outside, Alex is actually quite low-profile in school. Though he's become famous lately for various reasons, if you get bullied, you can find Ai, Tsubaki, or even Rin from the club—she's on the Student Council. Alex has many 'friends' here."
Or rather, many mistresses.
"I know. If anything happens, I'll ask for help," Saki nodded like a little chick pecking at grain.
"Speaking of clubs," Makoto pulled over Alex's chair and sat next to Saki. "Is there a club you like? Our school has many active ones. It's best to join one where we have connections, like the Girls' Basketball Club, Kendo, or Literature..."
"Wait, we have someone in the Literature Club?" Ai asked, confused.
"Yukiha."
"Oh, right! I forgot she was in Literature," Ai stuck her tongue out and scratched her cheek. "I thought she was just the librarian. But Literature... that kind of club makes my head spin. Not for me. I'm more into basketball or tennis."
"I was asking Saki, not you." "Shut up, Makoto!"
Watching them bicker, Saki felt envious. "A club... I don't know. Does Alex have a club?"
The girls exchanged glances, their lips twitching. "Alex's club... can you even call it a club?"
"Don't say that. It's very interesting. Makoto, you can't say you don't like it."
"I like it... but it's not a conventional club. Besides, school rules don't limit you to just one. If Saki is interested, she should find a normal club activity to join too."
Saki was confused, not understanding what they meant by "weird club." The girls looked at each other and simply pulled her up. They led her out of the classroom, through the club building, and stopped in front of Alex's peculiar club.
Looking at the sign that read "Sex Club," Saki was stunned.
Was he really this bold and blatant?!
Even though Alex had done outrageous things at her old school, he usually acted normal on campus. Did the teachers here really not care about such a strange club?
"See? They call it a club, but it's really just a private space for Alex and us. Technically not a 'normal' club... oh? Is someone inside?" Ai pushed the door open.
The girls poked their heads in to see a beautiful girl sitting there, eating rice crackers and drinking tea. She was expressionless, her aura very similar to Tsubaki's.
"Rin? What are you doing here?"
"Just sitting," Rin turned her large eyes toward them. "I heard Alex is back?"
"Yeah, he returned today. I figured he'd come here during lunch break. This is Saki Yoshida, the transfer student Alex brought back."
Rin nodded. "The club application. I'll take care of it."
"We'll leave it to you then," the girls said. Everyone trusted Rin's efficiency; she was, after all, a reliable member of the Student Council.
"Chisato? Makoto?" A voice suddenly came from behind them. "Didn't Alex come with you?"
Sakura Miyajima, the tall and striking Kendo star, stood behind them holding a wooden sword.