Chapter 94

Natsume Chikage also breathed a sigh of relief in his heart.

After all, the establishment of the Collection Club was of great significance to him.

If he wanted to collect special equipment in the school in the future, this title would undoubtedly provide great convenience.

However, Sakai Shion changed the subject:

"But, you must launch your first formal activity as soon as the club is established."

"You must let the school see that you are not just doing this on a whim."

"If you cannot produce corresponding achievements within this month..."

Her tone carried an unquestionable seriousness.

"Even if the club is barely established, it will face dissolution soon after."

Fujiwara Aoi's heart skipped a beat; she didn't expect the teacher to make such a clear requirement.

She felt a bit lost about how to produce achievements within a month.

Subconsciously, she cast her gaze toward Saionji Nanase, seeking an answer.

Saionji Nanase, however, seemed to have already had a plan in mind.

She clenched her small fists, nodded heavily, and her voice was full of drive.

"Teacher, regarding this point, I have already thought about it in advance!"

Sakai Shion raised an eyebrow slightly.

"Let's hear it."

Saionji Nanase's face was filled with excited radiance.

"Our first activity is—to collect and research the history and related anecdotes of the century-old cherry blossom tree on campus!"

"And within this month, write and publish the Collection Club's first feature article!"

Sakai Shion knew well the interest of adolescent students in romantic legendary themes.

The topic Saionji Nanase proposed was indeed good; if it could be completed, it would be enough for the new club to gain a foothold.

She nodded gently.

"That's fine."

After saying that, she picked up a pen and fluently signed her name in the advisor column of the club application form.

Then she handed the form back to Saionji Nanase.

"As for the choice of club president, you decide it yourselves; I won't interfere."

Saionji Nanase took the form happily and nodded repeatedly.

"Mm-hmm, alright, we will discuss it properly after we go back!"

Sakai Shion seemed to remember something and reminded them.

"The final approval for club establishment, activity funding, and room allocation all need to be handled by the Student Council."

"After you go back, you still need to submit this signed application form to the Student Council."

"However, there's no major problem with the purpose of your club establishment, so it should generally pass."

She paused, her tone slightly meaningful.

"But remember, it's best to go submit it when Student Council President Orito is not there."

"Do you understand?"

Saionji Nanase understood and responded happily:

"Mm-hmm, got it!"

Sakai Shion waved her hand, her gaze falling back onto the laptop screen on the desk, and said without raising her head:

"Since everything is settled, you should go back first."

Natsume Chikage and the others bid farewell to Sakai Shion and walked together in the corridor returning to their class.

Sunlight shone through the windows, casting bright spots on the clean floor.

Saionji Nanase couldn't hide her excitement.

"It's really great! Next, as long as we hand the application form to the Student Council, our Collection Club can be established!"

She suddenly thought of an important question and slowed her pace.

"However... who should serve as the president next?"

Yukimura Suzu glanced at her, her tone taking it for granted.

"Besides you, who else is more suitable?"

Natsume Chikage nodded slightly in agreement.

"Indeed."

"Mm-hmm, I also think Saionji-san is the most suitable."

Fujiwara Aoi also immediately echoed.

The idea of founding the Collection Club originated from Saionji Nanase in the first place.

And everyone understood that she was truly passionate about collecting all kinds of strange objects.

The position of president was indeed hers to take.

A faint blush appeared on Saionji Nanase's fair cheeks.

Her eyes flickered a bit, as if she hadn't expected everyone to elect her so unanimously.

"Everyone... do you really think I can do it?"

Yukimura Suzu reached out and gently pinched her soft cheek.

"Natsume-kun and Fujiwara-san have to work, so they might not be able to participate in club activities the whole time."

"And I hate managing miscellaneous tasks."

"Besides you, who else could it be?"

Her tone carried a trace of unquestionable certainty.

Upon hearing this, Saionji Nanase revealed a warm smile on her face.

"That's true."

She took a deep breath, as if she had made up her mind, and her expression became serious and firm.

"Alright! Then please leave the responsibility of president to me!"

"I will definitely work hard to lead our club well!"

"I'll leave it to you, President Saionji!" Fujiwara Aoi happily held Saionji Nanase's hand and shook it with a giggle.

"Mm-hmm!" Saionji Nanase also happily held her hand back.

The two of them jumped up slightly in the corridor because of their joy.

Yukimura Suzu looked at their excited appearance and sighed helplessly, clearly worried about the future of this department.

Natsume Chikage watched all this, smiling without a word.

The morning classes ended peacefully.

Time quickly flowed to noon.

Ding-a-ling—

The crisp bell for the end of class rang on time.

The lunch break officially began.

Some students stayed in the classroom to enjoy their bento, while others went to the cafeteria together.

Today, Saionji Nanase, just like yesterday, took the initiative to invite Natsume Chikage to have lunch together.

She stood up quickly, and while moving her desk over, she said:

"Natsume-kun, let's eat lunch together today too!"

Natsume Chikage looked at the desk she had already moved over, fell silent for a moment, thinking that you don't seem to give me a chance to refuse...

After thinking for a moment, he felt that eating in the classroom was fine.

Although the scenery in the backyard was pleasant and quiet, going back and forth did take time.

Considering that he had an appointment for a meeting with the publishing house on Saturday afternoon, he needed to hurry up and finish his manuscript.

Thinking of this, he decided to stay in the classroom to finish his lunch quickly and then continue writing.

"Alright, let's eat together."

Saionji Nanase was very happy to hear this, and then turned to Yukimura Suzu.