"Idol Research Club?" When Kousaka Honoka and the other two went to the student council to apply for a club room, they were rejected.
However, this was not Ayase Eli intentionally putting pressure on them; there was a reason.
"That's right, this school already has a club related to idols called the Idol Research Club."
Ayase Eli said, looking at Kousaka Honoka. She and Toujou Nozomi were sitting at their desks, watching Kousaka Honoka and the other two.
"But there's only one member, though."
"But before… you said a club needed five members or more…" This wasn't what was agreed upon!
"Founding a club requires five people, but after that, there are no regulations on the number of members. I'm sorry, Honoka, I forgot earlier."
Yoshino, who was handling affairs nearby, looked at them apologetically. How could she have forgotten about Yazawa Nico? She was really too careless (joking).
"Given the limited number of students, we don't want people to casually add clubs. Since an Idol Research Club already exists, I cannot approve your club application. This topic is closed."
Ayase Eli, not wanting to say too much, went to Yoshino's side, picked up the documents Yoshino had processed, and checked for any errors.
"If you don't want to give up on this, then discuss it properly with the Idol Research Club."
"Nozomi!" Ayase Eli said, a little displeased.
"If the two clubs merge into one, then there won't be any issues. So give it a try."
Unable to establish a club, the three could only leave the student council office.
"Why doesn't Sister Eli support Honoka and the others? They've been working so hard for the school."
Yoshino asked cautiously, looking at the grim-faced Ayase Eli.
"It's nothing." She really couldn't get angry at Yoshino, so Ayase Eli could only swallow her anger.
"Sister Eli, are you feeling very conflicted right now? You want to join Muse, but because of your sense of responsibility, you've been very conflicted about becoming a school idol."
Looking at the silent Ayase Eli, Yoshino knew her words had hit Ayase Eli's core issue.
"You, you can really sense all that? Yoshino, that's why you, this child, are sometimes really difficult to deal with." Hugging Yoshino and burying her head in Yoshino's hair, Ayase Eli said helplessly.
"Actually, it's not that difficult, is it? Sister Eli, you feel guilty towards Honoka and the others because you've been hindering them from forming Muse. But Honoka won't mind any of that. Doesn't Sister Eli have outstanding talent in dance? In Yoshino's heart, Sister Eli is a goddess. So, when Honoka and the others get Senior Yazawa to become the seventh goddess, that will be the time when the nine goddesses gather." Only 'Muse' with nine people gathered together is a complete 'Muse'.
"You're so confident that Honoka and the others can persuade Nico to join Muse, Yoshino?"
Ayase Eli looked at Yoshino with a smile. How could she be so confident that Kousaka Honoka would succeed?
"Because Honoka has a magical power. That power attracts others to move forward with her, and she also leads others forward. Yoshino believed from the beginning that they could solve the school's crisis."
"Is that so? How enviable!" Did she not believe her, but instead believe Kousaka Honoka?
"And, Sister Eli, look. This is a drawing I made for you all. This is the most beautiful Muse in Yoshino's heart."
Taking out the drawing she had prepared earlier from the drawer, it was drawn based on her memory of Muse's outfits when they sang 'Snow Halation'.
It could be said that among all the songs Muse performed, this was Yoshino's favorite.
With white snowflakes as the background, each goddess wore white-themed performance outfits, perfectly showcasing the charm of all nine people. Ayase Eli and Toujou Nozomi couldn't help but stare blankly at themselves in the painting.
'Are we really that beautiful in this child's heart? Am I also this pretty?'
Looking at herself in the painting, Ayase Eli couldn't help but think of her past days practicing ballet.
Did she still have a chance now? Looking at the expectant gaze in Yoshino's eyes, she nodded, making a decision.
"I understand. I will follow my heart. I will no longer be lost."
Indeed, she didn't want Toujou Nozomi to monopolize this child.
"But only Nozomi's twin tails have turned into a single ponytail here? I have to say, Nozomi looks even prettier like this. It seems Nozomi is very beautiful in Yoshino's eyes."
She didn't expect that just changing a hairstyle could completely change one's demeanor! But this also showed that Toujou Nozomi was indeed very beautiful.
"Isn't that obvious? After all, I'm a youthful and beautiful girl, aren't I?"
She puffed out her ample chest, a little happy. Being considered beautiful is something every girl would be pleased with.
"Are you saying I'm not a beautiful girl, Nozomi? I'm not happy with that comment."
What's there to be proud of? It's just that you've spent more time with Yoshino.
Seeing the two about to argue, Yoshino chose the 'best policy is to retreat' strategy from Sun Tzu's Art of War.
"Shall we go check out the Idol Research Club now? Maybe Honoka has already successfully persuaded Yazawa Nico. Shiina." She was a little curious; had the contradictory Yazawa Nico been dealt with yet?
"Sure, there's nothing to do right now anyway, so it wouldn't hurt to go take a look."
She couldn't go back to the student council, who knew what might happen there.
"But Shiina, what do you think is the probability that Honoka has already persuaded Yazawa Nico? I think it's quite high, after all, six people went. People who are contradictory are least adept at dealing with someone like Kousaka Honoka."
"It's clearly a very high chance, isn't it? After all, she's the one called Empress Honoka by the otaku. If she didn't persuade her, then she wouldn't be Empress Honoka. And Yazawa Nico originally really wanted to be an idol, didn't she? Under a double blow, breaking through her psychological defense is a big deal." But… there were still some issues.
"You've worked very hard, Yoshino. Because of you, the nine goddesses of Muse have now gathered. Now is the time to create miracles. You've really impressed me, Yoshino."
Shiina nodded in satisfaction, indicating that Yoshino had done a beautiful job this time.
"Hehehe~ Thank you, Shiina."
"Don't thank me, it's your own effort."
Soon after, they arrived at the door of the Idol Research Club. Yoshino, feeling some movement inside, confirmed that Kousaka Honoka and the others were in there. At this moment, Yoshino pushed the door open and entered.
She immediately saw Yazawa Nico sitting in the main seat and six girls sitting on either side of the table. Although Yazawa Nico was full of enthusiasm, the others' smiles were stiff, and they were in awkward poses.
The scene froze at this moment, the room so quiet that you could hear a pin drop.
But compared to a pin, they now wanted to find a hole to crawl into even more.
"I-I'm sorry, I-I came to the wrong place." Yoshino said in a low voice after a few seconds of stunned, then backed out, not forgetting to close the door.
"Ah ah ah ah! Wait! Yoshino, come back and let us explain!"
So, today was truly a lively day.