How long has it been since I've walked around like this? But isn't this a bit much...?
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"Hey Lemon, look over there, the swimming club! Oh, and the cooking club too!" "Wow, and check that out, they're making applied arts!"
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"Oh my god, that sounds incredibly boring, Mapple… Maybe I should just join the drama club..." I can't bear to watch Mapple keep trying to help me like this. She's got her own performance coming up soon...
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"Don't say that, Lemon. Come on… I know what you're like and what you want. But I also know that drama isn't exactly your thing. This is your decision, Lemon, the one that could shape your future."
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"Are clubs really that important?"
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"Well... maybe not that much. Honestly, I want to be an astronaut, hehe. But seriously, Lemon, you've got to choose wisely. I don't want you to regret it later."
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"Okay, I get it. In that case, maybe I'll just join the chess cl—"
Oh no... Why...
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"Wow, look, Lemon! The chess club is packed... Looks like they're full!"
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"Hahaha… of course… they're full…" The club that looked like a piece of heaven on Earth… Ugh, you know what, forget it Lemon, your life sucks... just accept it.
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"Hey, Lemon! Come on, let's check out the other clubs before they all fill up too!"
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"Eh, haven't we seen enough booths already? I-I think I need a break." Ugh... I guess she's not listening. Her eyes are practically on fire with excitement… Fine, whatever, I'm sure there'll be a leftover club or two somewhere...
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"Hmmm?" There's a booth that looks rather empty... No flashy posters, no special decorations… and no one really around.
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"'Happy… Live Club'?" What's that? This club doesn't seem to be drawing much attention... and the word seems off...
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"Oh, Senior Nach… good afternoon."
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"Oh no, it's Mapple... Ugh, this can't be good..."
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Wait, is that a senior manning the booth?
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"What do you want, Mapple? I'm busy… If your drama club has a problem, I'll help later."
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They seem pretty familiar with each other... Have they met before or something?
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"Ah, no worries, Senior, the drama club's all set, hehehe."
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"Whatever you say, Mapple…"
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"Oh, by the way, let me introduce you to the best friend I've ever found at school—this is Lemon. Lemon, meet Senior Nach, who helped our drama club last time. Even though he looks scary, he's actually very kind. His name's Nach."
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"H-Hello, Senior... Nice to meet you. You're from the drama club, right?" Oh my god... this is so awkward... Why are you so bad at socializing, Lemon?
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"Nope… Can't you read the sign in front of you? Is the lettering not big enough? I'm a member of this club."
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ARGGGHHHH… LEMON, THIS IS SO EMBARRASSING… "Oh, right... hehehe."
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"Wait... So, your name's Lemon, huh? The club president wanted to give you something." "Though why Toma didn't do this himself is beyond me..." "Here... apparently he promised someone this."
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"Oh, really…" This... this is the book Toma promised me... and the whole series too. "T-Thank you…" I didn't even know he was the club president. Why didn't he tell me... Oh, right. I never asked...
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"Hey, Lemon… how about you join this club? I heard Senior Nach's club has a great reputation." "Isn't that right, Senior?"
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"Whatever you want…"
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If Mapple's recommending it... maybe it's a good club...
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"Hey, Lemon, here."
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"Senior... what's this?" A... pamphlet? Why's he giving me a pamphlet?
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"It explains our club. I don't like talking, so... yeah, here you go." "You can read it. If you're interested, you can call the number on there."
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"Oh my god, Senior… you're the worst. Why did Senior Toma leave you in charge of this booth? Your club's not going to get any new members!"
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"Whatever. What's the point of handing out pamphlets if no one reads them? Anyway, you two better get back to the auditorium. The drama club's about to perform, Mapple… Someone like you can't afford to be late to your debut performance."
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"Oh, you're right! Hurry, Lemon, you promised you'd watch, kekeke. You're going to be blown away!"
"Oh, by the way, Senior, aren't you going to watch your juniors perform? Your juniors might be sad if you're not there."
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Wow, I didn't know they were this close...
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"Ehem… I'll be there to watch your show. Don't worry about that. Besides, I'm tired of sitting here. I'll pack up this booth and head over."
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"That's great! See you later, Senior. Come on, Lemon… You're going to be so amazed by my performance that you'll cry your eyes out from how good it is!"
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Ughhh… here we go again… Does she never get tired? We've been walking around non-stop all day...