Thus, Kanzaki Saku deployed the universal rejection excuse used against puppy love.
"I am currently focused on my studies and haven't considered matters of this nature yet. I feel that right now, learning should be the priority. What do you think?"
This sentence could be called the classic of classics. Upon seeing Kanzaki Saku's reply, Nijika was already looking at Bocchi-chan with eyes full of pity.
However, there is a saying that goes: you can never wake a person who is pretending to be asleep. What's more, Bocchi-chan wasn't even pretending; she was dead asleep.
So, her interpretation was: "Look, guys, now it makes sense! He didn't confess to me because he wants to focus on his studies! This means it's not that he doesn't want to be in a relationship, he just feels the timing isn't right."
Nijika: "..." (Speechless.jpg)
Yamada Ryo listened to Bocchi's words and suddenly had an epiphany: "So that's how it is? Then logically, it really is impeccable!"
In the corner, the weight hanging in Kita's heart was lifted. Her interpretation was that the gentle Kanzaki Saku had tactfully rejected Gotoh Hitori, meaning she herself still had a chance.
Gotoh Hitori didn't think that far ahead. She simply believed the timing was wrong and didn't plan to continue confessing. However, not confessing didn't mean she couldn't grind for favorability points.
"Watch closely and learn well, next up is a teaching session! Watch how I conduct a high-EQ interaction!"
Bocchi-chan started posturing again.
"Kanzaki-kun is right! I think so too! Students should naturally prioritize their studies! So let's work hard together! (^_^)"
After sending this, she looked triumphantly at her teammates: "See that? I went along with his words. I not only showed my understanding nature but also hinted at a future where 'we are together'! This is what you call influencing things silently like spring rain!"
Nijika clearly didn't intend to persuade her anymore. This Gotoh Hitori was beyond saving; just let her immerse herself in her own world and amuse herself. As long as she was happy, it was fine.
She picked up the broom leaning against the wall with an air of resignation, deciding to use solid physical labor to numb her shocked nerves.
Although the topic of the confession had passed, the conversation about the Club continued. Bocchi-chan asked Kanzaki Saku about his specific thoughts on Club activities and whether he had time to participate.
Kanzaki Saku's reply was as polite and flexible as ever: he indicated that he would participate in Club activities, but due to the heavy workload of the Student Council, he might not be present often.
None of the four had any objections to this. Bocchi-chan and Kita went without saying—two simps.
Although Nijika and Yamada Ryo didn't know Kanzaki Saku, they certainly welcomed a boy joining. Moreover, they harbored a strong curiosity toward the person who could make Gotoh Hitori engage in such intense self-delusion.
Finally, Kanzaki Saku sent a proposal: "For the Club name, how about 'Light Music Club'?"
This proposal was also passed unanimously. After all, the Club name couldn't be as casual as a band name; it still needed to be somewhat formal to better hustle for funding.
Thus, the "Light Music Club" was born.
After ending this farce, Kanzaki Saku headed to the library, preparing to do the work assigned to him by Kaguya.
Meanwhile, Bocchi-chan hugged her phone, her face glowing with a happy (?) flush, and began planning the future.
"I just knew it, he definitely likes me. Once our band gets famous and I become a superstar, he will definitely take the initiative to confess to me! When that time comes, I'll play a love song specifically for him on the biggest stage..."
Nijika took one last look at Bocchi-chan, who was still immersed in her fantasies, and started cleaning the activity room. Forget it, if the kid is a bit silly, let her be silly. At least she plays the guitar okay.
Yamada Ryo also silently took out a handkerchief and began wiping the table. Kita silently helped organize the classroom too, though her gaze drifted occasionally to Bocchi, who was still giggling at her phone screen, muttering in her heart.
Kanzaki-kun... shouldn't like this type, right? But, Gotoh-san is so persistent, maybe... forget it, I won't think about it.
On the other side, Kanzaki Saku arrived at the library. It was Club activity time, so there weren't many students inside.
Kanzaki Saku walked to the front desk, where an auntie wearing glasses sat, looking down and organizing library cards.
"Hello, teacher. I am the Vice President of the Student Council." He showed his Student Council ID. "I'd like to understand the recent book loss incidents in the library."
The administrator auntie looked up and pushed up her glasses. "Oh, the Student Council finally sent someone. This matter really needs to be managed."
She sighed, took out a thick register from the drawer, and began to recount the events.
"At first, we didn't pay it any mind, thinking students just forgot to return books or misplaced them. But in the last week, things got increasingly wrong, so we reported it up."
Kanzaki Saku took the register, flipping through the records while signaling the administrator to continue.
The administrator began to recall: "Last Wednesday, a third-year student, Nakano-san, said she was reading Selected Readings in Modern Literature. In the time it took her to look down and take a note, the book on the table turned into Postpartum Care of Sows."
"Moreover, she stated that no one had come near her at the time. The book was just suddenly swapped."
Although it was very eerie, Kanzaki Saku's focus landed on a strange point: "Postpartum Care of Sows? Our school actually has such a book?"
"We do." The administrator looked proud. "Our great Shuchiin's library collection is among the top in Japan; we have every kind of book!"
To prove this matter, she gave another example: "There was something even stranger. Last Friday, a student was reading World Geography Atlas. They turned a page, and the book turned into How to Become an Otaku Idol."
Kanzaki Saku held back his laughter. "This change is actually quite interesting."
"It's not funny!" The administrator said seriously.
"I experienced it myself. Yesterday, I was reading a book when suddenly the book in my hands vanished. Three minutes later, the book reappeared on the shelf, but the cover had been scribbled with graffiti."
Kanzaki Saku became increasingly interested in this matter. With the precedent of Takanashi Rikka, could this be another figure whose chuunibyou delusions had come true?
"Is there surveillance footage?" Kanzaki Saku asked for that item which is extremely precious in Conan.
"There is, but it's useless." The administrator shook her head. "We checked the surveillance. When the books vanish and appear, the screen turns to static 'snowflakes' for a few seconds; you can't see anything clearly."
Then she lowered her voice: "Now the students are all spreading rumors that the library is haunted. Some students say that when studying in the library, they hear the sound of pages turning, but there's no one around. Others say they saw books moving by themselves..."
Kanzaki Saku closed the register, a gentle smile appearing on his face. "Teacher, can you let me investigate for a while? I want to observe it personally."
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