Chapter 56
Chapter 56
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Translator: MadScientist
Chapter: 56
Chapter Title: Club
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"Club?"
"Yes. That's right. All Academy students must join at least one club. You're the only student who hasn't joined one yet, Yuha."
It was after morning classes had ended. I'd gone into Ria's office to wait for Mimi, who had stepped out of the Academy, when Ria handed me a stack of papers and said that.
Skimming through the papers she'd given me, I saw a list of all the clubs currently at the Academy.
From combat-related ones like swordsmanship and magic clubs to non-combat ones like flower arranging and fishing.
They've got everything except what's missing.
"Hmm."
I wasn't really interested, so the words weren't sinking in. I just tossed them casually onto the table in front of me.
Then I slipped both hands into the cleavage of Ria and Lili, who were sitting on either side of me, savoring the soft, squishy feel.
"..."
"Hng..."
Who has time for clubs when I'm busy fooling around like this?
No sex club? If they gave us one room, I'd be the most active club member anyone could ask for.
I'd lost interest in clubs, but Lili seemed curious about what was on the list and picked up the papers I'd tossed aside.
"Shall I read them for you?"
"Sure."
Since I had to join one anyway, I might as well listen to her read them.
There might be a ghost club somewhere with no members, or maybe one that actually looked fun?
I hoped so.
...
Nope. Nothing like that~
Everyone seemed diligent; no ghost clubs in sight.
Not a single fun-looking one either.
"What a hassle."
What was our Ria doing, anyway? She'd been intently studying what looked like a thin book since earlier. What was she so focused on?
"Professor~ What are you looking at so seriously?"
"The club rulebook."
Since I had to join a club, was she doing some preliminary research?
Ria had always been sharp about stuff like this.
She was so absorbed that I felt like teasing her, so I started moving the hand I'd buried in her cleavage around, searching for something.
I could easily find Ria's nipple, which had stiffened under my touch.
"Hah."
I slipped her nipple between my index and middle fingers, then slowly shook my hand to tease it.
With my left hand enjoying her breast, I decided to rub the soft inner flesh of Lili's thigh with my right.
"Oh my."
As I slipped my hand under her skirt, Lili helpfully twisted her body toward me to make it easier.
I rewarded her good behavior by stroking a more intimate spot for a moment.
I was blankly staring at the ceiling, groping their breasts and thighs to pass the time, when Ria suddenly let out a gasp.
"What's up?"
"Ma... no, Student Yuha. If there's no club that appeals to you, how about creating one yourself?"
"Create my own club?"
I'd thought of that.
But clubs aren't something you can make alone. Unfortunately, I didn't have a single close friend at this Academy.
Which meant I didn't even have people to do it with, let alone decide what kind.
Ria knew that too.
"Please take a look at this clause."
"Huh?"
Let's see.
Minimum requirements for club creation: Three members including students or staff, and one advisor professor.
...Huh? Including staff?
"I'm a temporary professor, but technically staff, and so is Mimi as a janitor."
"Oh?"
Right. Ria was staff as a temp prof, and Mimi was obviously staff too.
But why allow staff? This was an Academy for educating students, after all.
"It's rare, but it's a system for students with special abilities."
Maybe for talented loners who didn't want to join existing clubs?
And requiring an advisor prof to prevent abuse?
"Can't Professor Gloria be our advisor?"
"Unfortunately, only professors with at least two years of service can serve as advisors."
Hmm. Then we're still stuck. No close students, and no prof I'd even ask.
"Oh? If that's the issue, I know someone we could ask."
Surprisingly, the solution came from Lili.
"Who?"
"That person."
Lili smiled, pointing at the wall. If it was someone over there, maybe...
"Professor McCall?"
"Yes~ I'm sure he'd approve."
Thinking back to his behavior at that faculty meeting, he was definitely friendly toward us. But we hadn't even decided on a club yet, and she sounded so confident.
Something up?
"He seems to know who I am."
"Ah..."
She's known as a terrifying legendary figure. Our Lili.
If Professor McCall's odd actions were because he knew her true identity, it made sense.
"But aren't you hiding your identity? Is it okay if someone knows?"
"Aside from hiding from my old master, I've never actively concealed it."
"Really?"
"Yes. Most people pissed me off before they even figured it out."
Our Lili getting angry? Her face did look scary that time she dropped crumbs all over the living room floor while snacking.
Anyway, Professor McCall might agree to advise if we made a club?
Wait. Then we could actually do it.
Sex club.
Members: me, Ria, and Mimi—just three. With Professor McCall as advisor watching our backs, it seemed possible.
Should we really try?
"Here's the club creation application."
Thorough as always, Ria had brought all the possible forms.
With the table set like this, I couldn't just sit there.
"Lili, remember that day we reunited with Ria and Mimi? The cabin in the back hills."
Once I decided to do it properly, ideas started flowing.
"Yes, I remember."
"How about we make that our club room?"
"That place?"
Ria's office was already a spot for sex at the Academy, but it lacked dedicated amenities.
No bed, shower, or anything.
"I noticed last time no one goes there. It'd make a great private hideout."
"The back hills? I hear there are quite a few monsters and magical beasts there. It's used a lot for training."
"Huh."
I never encountered any on the way to the cabin before.
"Ah... I secretly took care of them all without you noticing, Master."
Come to think of it, I remembered Lili in my arms swinging her hand around like swatting bugs.
That must've been it.
"Really? Then no problem!"
"What kind of club are you making?"
"Yeah? Got any ideas, Master?"
Hmm...
Can't call it a sex club outright, so need a decent cover name.
What to pick?
Back hills... sex... hmm...
"Ah!"
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"Club creation... you say?"
"Yes!"
Disguise potion. Where did I put it? I swear I brewed one yesterday—the kind that's got a reputation for working great.
"Members... Gloria the temporary professor, Student Yuha, and janitor Mimi. That's three."
"Yes!"
Her overly chipper response made my stomach turn.
I wanted to ask if she was sane, but she didn't look it, so I held back.
It definitely wasn't because I was scared of Liliss grinning behind Yuha.
I almost pinched my brow out of habit but barely restrained myself.
Yeah. Thinking positively, it might be better for a walking disaster like Student Yuha to hole up in his own club than wreck existing ones.
Positively. As positively as possible.
"I see. What kind of club..."
The moment I saw the club name written in the designated spot, a wave of dizziness hit me.
I tried to stay calm, but who could with that name?
I finally squeezed my eyes shut. Then murmured it softly.
"Back Hills Insect Collecting Club... huh."
I had no idea how to react to this bizarre name.
Sure, there were insects in the back hills. The problem was they were insect-type magical beasts, not regular bugs.
"Yes! We'll use the cabin at the center of the back hills as our club room to collect and study countless insects!"
Bullshit. They'll just fuck nonstop in that cabin.
Insect collecting my ass. More like slave collecting.
"Ahem..."
Calm down. Yelling inside won't change anything.
But even calming down, it was hopeless.
This shallow, sloppy application would get rejected by anyone, not just me.
Even if advisors have discretion for unusual clubs, this was too half-assed.
I couldn't outright reject it either... Tricky.
"Professor McCall?"
I was pondering with my head down when a voice called me. I looked up.
It was a woman's voice, so I glanced at Professor Gloria, but she subtly shook her head.
Then...?
"I called you, Professor McCall."
"Yes."
Why? Wasn't she hiding her identity?
Had she figured out I knew Liliss's true nature?
Cold sweat started pouring down my back at the thought.
"Hehe. No need to be scared. You're a history professor, right, Professor McCall?"
She knows. She knows I figured it out.
W-what do I do?
"If you help get this club approved, I might share some past stories I know... What do you think?"
What...?
Past stories Liliss knows? From a living witness to history. A walking history book herself?
"I know a few tales most people don't."
"Student Yuha."
"Yes?"
"Mind if I edit what's written on that paper a bit?"
I'll vent all my frustration from unfinished theses on this application.
Hand it over. I'll make it look legit somehow.