Just as Chu Xin was unsure of what to say, the president, who had been offline for a while, stepped forward.
She clapped her hands to signal everyone to quiet down. “Since everything is resolved, let’s hold the first meeting of the Kendo Club.”
The president’s words carried an air of authority, even causing Jiang Qianhe, who had been hoping to hear Chu Xin call her ‘Qianhe~’ or ‘Little Qianhe~’, to merely glare at him before sitting down after a cold snort.
Chu Xin was surprised that Jiang Qianhe, who had become the student council president through her own abilities, would listen to the Kendo Club president. However, it might also be out of respect for the third-year seniors.
Zhong Ling and Bai Cheng, two senior members, replied ‘Yes’ and then sat down hugging their knees. The president nodded and took her seat at the head.
Now, the four of them formed a circle with a gap, leaving Chu Xin with only one option: to sit next to the one he called his ‘childhood friend’.
Seeing everyone looking at him with a ‘stare’, Chu Xin had no choice but to sit down.
As soon as he sat, the two senior members started staring at the president, curious about the content of this ‘meeting’.
… Except for Jiang Qianhe, who had been fixating on Chu Xin since he sat next to her, not like Hasegawa Ten’i’s furtive glances, but a bold, unabashed stare.
Her pupils, which were close to her hair color, held a unique dissatisfaction that came from transitioning from a childhood friend to a girlfriend, as if saying: ‘Why did you have to think for a moment before sitting next to me? Isn’t it natural to sit next to your childhood friend and girlfriend?’
Of course, Chu Xin didn’t read too much into it; he only noticed that Jiang Qianhe was staring at him, and… her eyes seemed to hold a different emotion from before.
But as soon as he realized he was making eye contact with Jiang Qianhe, he discreetly averted his gaze, looking at the large ‘Dao’ character in the middle of the dojo, waiting for the president to speak.
However, Jiang Qianhe noticed everything, and even the other three sensed it, but wisely chose not to comment.
Jiang Qianhe also turned her head, her face slightly flushed, her heart filled with joy. After all, this sign indicated that… Chu Xin was still somewhat… affected by her.
So… should she press her advantage?
After noticing that Chu Xin had been intentionally avoiding her, she had been suppressing her feelings to avoid scaring him.
Although she thought that with her childhood friend’s sister traveling, she would have ample opportunities to interact with Chu Xin… she still needed to take it slow, even if she was impatient.
After all, the beautiful woman next door to Chu Xin didn’t seem to be in a rush either…
If the enemy doesn’t move, I won’t make a big step either, but that doesn’t mean I won’t… sneak forward.
As for Chu Xin pulling his gaze away, Jiang Qianhe dismissed her slight displeasure, lost in these feelings.
Actually, Chu Xin had another reason for avoiding eye contact. That was because Jiang Qianhe’s sitting posture wasn’t the best. After changing from her Kendo uniform to a school uniform, she hadn’t worn socks, and her fair little feet were placed on the tatami.
Moreover, because of the heat, she had unbuttoned a couple of buttons at the top of her blouse.
Not to mention, her already short skirt was pulled up to her waist, and because of her casual sitting position…
In the eyes of the tallest person in the room, Chu Xin, the view was quite unfavorable. If he wasn’t careful, he would see things he shouldn’t.
For some reason, Jiang Qianhe seemed to be wearing underwear that didn’t match… her A-level abilities.
As a gentleman, and with a girlfriend like the Yellow-haired Miss, Chu Xin chose to look away.
When he focused on the ‘Dao’ character, he had already pushed away his thoughts.
But he couldn’t help but mutter in his mind, ‘Doesn’t she consider me a man…’
Look at the two senior members across from him, they respected him as a man.
But Chu Xin didn’t know that Jiang Qianhe was… deliberately showing off.
After all, for the pure and beautiful future relationship between the two of them, letting Chu Xin see something he likes isn’t out of the question…
Although Jiang Qianhe still hadn’t figured out Chu Xin’s preferences, she was a bit troubled by her own abilities, especially since Su Jin and Quan Zhu Meng were around Chu Xin…
She was still a bit worried that Chu Xin might take a path of no return by liking something.
She believed that through her future ‘guidance’, Chu Xin would walk the right path…
But for now, Chu Xin intentionally avoided her gaze, so this had no effect. Therefore, the pure Jiang Qianhe, unnoticed by the others, quietly adjusted her attire to comply with Maria Academy’s regulations.
However, Jiang Qianhe, still a bit upset, pinched Chu Xin’s soft flesh at the waist.
Feeling the pain in his waist, Chu Xin turned to look at her and found that Jiang Qianhe had somehow fixed her uniform. When she noticed Chu Xin’s gaze, she turned her head away and huffed.
Chu Xin furrowed his brow and asked, “What are you doing? What’s wrong?”
Jiang Qianhe turned back, crossing her arms and enunciating each word, “Noth.ing.”
Chu Xin scratched his head, not knowing what to say, so he decided to ignore her.
He was still thinking about the task.
It seemed to have nothing to do with the ‘daily life of a love-experienced Yellow-haired Miss’.
He came here not only because of the task but also to wait for that person to get out of school and out of curiosity.
Jiang Qianhe, still hoping Chu Xin would speak up so they could start their ‘flirtatious banter’ again, pursed her lips in displeasure. She wanted to pinch Chu Xin’s waist again to vent her frustration.
Really… seeing Chu Xin act so indifferent towards her, she felt a surge of dissatisfaction rising within her.
But just as she was about to act on her plan, the president, who had been sitting cross-legged in the main seat, opened her eyes, which had been closed, and coughed lightly.
This signaled that the ‘meeting’ was about to begin.
Jiang Qianhe, a bit sulky, had to stop her actions.
She was genuinely serious and passionate about Kendo.
The two senior members, who had been playfully fighting, also stopped and looked towards the president.
Chu Xin, who had been waiting, turned to look at the president, who had her sword resting on her knees.
“Today’s activity ends here. Interling and Bai Cheng can change their clothes and leave.”
Chu Xin was confused; he remembered it had only been a short while since school ended.
Could it be that these few had skipped class to attend the club? He only occasionally visited, so he didn’t know the exact time.
No wonder Jiang Qianhe had changed out of her Kendo uniform.
If that was the case… then for his previous club activities, it seemed like they had always been accompanying him…
Chu Xin felt a bit touched, but he wasn’t sure of the truth.
But the president said nothing more.
Chu Xin thought his anticipated meeting was just to tell him he could go home.
But unexpectedly, the usually stoic president smiled and looked at him. “Experimental student, did you come today to withdraw from the club?”