"I refuse!"
The world's plot would eventually progress, which Shiraishi-kun didn't find surprising; he had even anticipated Hiratsuka Shizuka's next words.
If he hadn't replaced Hachiman Hikigaya.
He guessed.
The plot would probably continue naturally, and as for the Service Club... at least from Shiraishi-kun's perspective, it was a very controversial club; helping others solve problems, from a god's-eye view of the plot.
It was ridiculous.
Was it purely to satisfy oneself by helping others, to release an inner desire?
To ask for nothing in return was truly too abstract.
He said calmly, "Teacher, you should know that the Classics Club's room is actually a room cleaned out from the school's storage room."
"We currently have 5 fixed club members, and if we were to accommodate another club for activities, the space would definitely not be enough."
Noticing Hiratsuka Shizuka's subtle change in expression.
Shiraishi-kun had no intention of backing down and continued, "You say sharing a classroom, but actually, Teacher, you want her to join the Classics Club, don't you?"
"You guy!"
Shiraishi-kun's excellence was undeniable, whether in academic performance or social skills; if there was a problem to pick, it was that compared to other high school students.
He was too hard to fool!
Hiratsuka Shizuka couldn't help but get a headache, pulling out a women's cigarette and lighting it herself, saying with a hint of helplessness, "How can you agree?"
"Actually, Yukinoshita Yukino is just a bit cold in personality."
"She's excellent in all aspects, and even if she doesn't join the club, sharing a classroom wouldn't have much of an impact on your Classics Club."
If he didn't know Yukinoshita Yukino's personality, Shiraishi-kun would have actually believed Hiratsuka Shizuka's words; with the Exorcist profession maxed out.
The Classics Club's role for him was already minimal.
More of his focus had to shift to the Dimensional Chat Group, and as for whether Yukinoshita Yukino would share the same classroom, he wasn't particularly concerned.
Instead, an idea was gradually sprouting.
Shiraishi-kun looked at the adult woman in front of him and said with a smile, "If Teacher Hiratsuka is willing to agree to one thing for me, there's actually room for discussion."
"What is it?"
"I hope Teacher Hiratsuka can approve my leave of absence, of course, the premise of the leave is that I will ensure my academic ranking in the grade will not drop."
There were many other things to do in other worlds.
Apocalypse, konosuba, Goblin Slayer, etc., but Shiraishi-kun's ultimate goal was simply to become stronger, and if he could achieve immortality, all the better.
His eyes were firm.
"Reason?"
"I have things I must deal with; this concerns my future."
A future without a Crystal Palace.
This was not the future Shiraishi-kun wanted; he couldn't possibly say that his leave was for the sake of building a harem, otherwise, Hiratsuka Shizuka would probably explode in anger.
"Most importantly, I've already finished studying all the high school textbooks; if I want to go to university, Tokyo University should be very easy."
Helping students.
Find their future path, was what Hiratsuka Shizuka had always done, and looking at Shiraishi-kun's serious expression, she ultimately.
Could not refuse.
She said with a rather helpless tone, "I agree, if there's a chance, I hope you can help Yukinoshita Yukino a little in the future."
"Of course, no problem."
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With the Student profession, Shiraishi-kun had already learned all the high school knowledge points, and even skipping classes wouldn't affect his grades.
Teachers towards honor students.
Their tolerance was also beyond imagination; for Shiraishi-kun, who had consistently held the top spot in his grade, as long as he didn't disrupt classroom order, they wouldn't interfere.
"Just enough time to use Mana Tempering to improve my physical fitness."
The principle of the Holy Sword User's Mana Tempering was actually quite simple: using mana to temper body organ cells and bones.
Utilizing mana's properties.
To enhance cell lifespan and vitality, achieving a method to strengthen the physique.
There was no need to attend class at all.
Shiraishi-kun, completely engrossed in his thoughts, continuously tempered his body, and time quietly slipped away during his constant cultivation.
During this time.
Shiraishi-kun occasionally checked the Dimensional Chat Group's messages.
Aqua: @Ordinary High School Student, Shiraishi-kun, what have you decided? If it's okay, I'll recruit you directly for the party, okay?
Busujima Saeko: If I remember correctly, Shiraishi-kun should be in class.
Sakurajima Mai: Seriously? The Esper's real identity is an Ordinary High School Student, isn't that just a contrast for the group nickname!!!
Bronze-Ranked Adventurer: I've successfully become a Holy Sword User! @Ordinary High School Student, I will definitely not stop moving forward.
Future Holy Sword User: ?
Future Holy Sword User: This isn't fair, why have you all succeeded when I haven't even become a Holy Sword User yet!
Asuna: If I hadn't been trapped in the SAO game, I'd probably be in school right now, I really miss school life.
Master of the Butterfly Mansion: Good morning!
Ordinary High School Student: Keep it up @Bronze-Ranked Adventurer, if you have any questions about the Holy Sword User profession, you can private message me.
Future Holy Sword User: Why do I feel like you're the one from my world?
Aqua: @Ordinary High School Student, hurry up and talk to me, don't pretend you didn't see me!!
...Shiraishi-kun occasionally checked the Dimensional Chat Group messages, and time quickly passed during his cultivation, as the noon dismissal bell rang.
He slightly paused his Mana Tempering.
The classroom atmosphere was a bit noisy, and he had no intention of staying there, so he politely declined Yui Yuigahama's spontaneous lunch invitation.
Carrying the bento prepared by Aunt Izumi.
His next goal was to go to the Classics Club, and if nothing unexpected happened, Hiratsuka Shizuka would soon bring Yukinoshita Yukino to introduce her.
As the club president, he also had to explain things to Chitanda Eru beforehand.
Arriving at the club.
Opening the sliding door.
Shiraishi-kun saw Chitanda Eru's figure, wearing the Soubu High School student uniform, with bangs and smooth long hair draped over her shoulders.
There were no mandatory club activities, purely based on the members' wishes.
Now, in the large club room, there was only Chitanda Eru, who had come to find a place to eat after class; he took the initiative to greet her: "Chitanda-san."
"Good afternoon, President Shiraishi."
Taking out several exquisite bento boxes from her school bag, Chitanda Eru proactively invited Shiraishi-kun, a gentle and serene smile on her delicate face.
Her tone was very serious.
"I've noticed you've been eating supermarket bentos lately, Shiraishi-kun. These were prepared by my chef in advance; I hope they suit your taste."
"Actually, I also prepared some today."
Not expecting Chitanda Eru to remember such a detail, Shiraishi-kun said, holding his bento, "But this is a good chance to try mine."
"Okay."
Sitting opposite the girl, Shiraishi-kun examined the exquisite dishes in Chitanda Eru's bento, confirming that she was indeed the young lady of the Chitanda family.
There were many styles.
And they smelled very good.
Not forgetting what Hiratsuka Shizuka had told him, and now that he had the chance, Shiraishi Kawa directly said, "There's something I need to tell you."
"Is it about sharing the Service Club classroom?"
"Hiratsuka Shizuka has already told me in advance."
Chitanda Eru took a small bite of the sakura mochi, and without hesitation, she nodded in agreement. She said calmly, "After all, the teacher has really helped the club a lot."
"It's not about that."
Shiraishi Kawa hadn't expected Hiratsuka Shizuka to have already prepared Chitanda. He picked up a piece of sushi, tasted it, and indeed, it was good. He hated trouble.
He could only find reasons to reduce club activities.
It had a sense of déjà vu, like "Minato, you be the Hokage." He pushed the printed club president transfer application in front of Chitanda Eru.
Shiraishi Kawa said with a smile, "From now on, you'll be the president of the Classics Club. I have other matters to attend to."
"Then…"
"Shiraishi-kun, will you still come to the Classics Club?"
"It depends on the situation. If there are club activities, I definitely won't decline."
Taking advantage of the opportunity to share the club with Yukinoshita, Shiraishi Kawa was able to transfer the president's position. For him, being an ordinary member was enough.
He successfully requested leave from Hiratsuka Shizuka and transferred the club president's position.
This was simply a win-win, but the kind where Shiraishi Kawa won twice. Most of his Energy could now be focused on the Dimensional Chat Group.
And his physical fitness had improved in all aspects.
His five senses had been enhanced to an extremely terrifying degree. Hearing footsteps from around the stairwell, he didn't continue talking about the president transfer.
As the sliding door of the Classics Club activity room opened, Hiratsuka Shizuka stood with her hands in the pockets of her women's suit, and following beside her was…
…a cool, cat-like girl.
Yukinoshita Yukino.