My hand moved to open the door. And inside, a woman in a white coat was leaning against the side of the window. Her eyes, hidden behind glasses, slowly shifted to me as a smile appeared on her face.
"... Why is Ms. Mizu here?”
I couldn't help but feel a little disappointed. When I got the key to the room this morning, my plan was to spend time with Yuri, talking about games and all.
Ms. Mizu's presence was completely unexpected.
Though… maybe this isn’t a bad thing? A-After all, two is better than one.
Also, doesn’t this kind of feel like I’m forming a harem?
"That’s mean, Ren. I’m the teacher who gave you this room. Can’t I at least drop by to celebrate the formation of this club? Even if I look smart , I actually play games too, you know."
Ms. Mizu said that as she walked toward me. She then raised her hand and began stroking my head, just like I had done to Yuri yesterday.
Why does it feel like your shirt is getting more and more open each day, Ms. Mizu? I-I can even see the bra you're wearing now.
Though… I have to admit, it's pretty enticing. Purple, with floral patterns along the edges. I wonder where she bought that...
Then, Yuri suddenly stepped forward, nearly giving me a heart attack as she startled me right in the middle of my analysis of Ms. Mizu.
"Um! Ms. Mizu, thank you so much for approving the formation of our club and even giving us a room!"
"Heh, how polite. But don’t worry about it. Helping struggling students is a teacher’s duty, after all."
Ms. Mizu waved her left hand casually at Yuri. Meanwhile, her right hand, was still on my head. Stroking it like I was a cat.
"But... you really have helped us a lot. E-Even though I don’t know your reason, I’m really grateful."
"You’re thanking the wrong person. Rather than me, I think you should thank Ren. If he hadn’t managed to convince me yesterday, I wouldn’t have done all this."
Ms. Mizu turned her gaze to me and winked, making me a bit embarrassed because all of this was part of the plan we had discussed this morning, just in case Yuri asked.
Yuri looked at me, but instead of a doubtful gaze like before, her eyes were filled with admiration, as if she thought I was some kind of world-saving hero.
"So Ren wasn’t lying..."
All I could do was turn my gaze away in embarrassment, causing Ms. Mizu to giggle softly as she watched us. She finally removed her hand from my head and walked over to the long table in the middle of the room.
Then, she placed her hand on a computer set on the table, complete with a monitor.
"Your goal is to make a game, right? The school’s computers wouldn’t be strong enough. So I brought one of my personal PCs that I don’t use anymore for you to use. The specs aren’t top-of-the-line, but they should be good enough for your work. What do you think, Yuri?"
Since Yuri didn’t know we were even getting a computer, her eyes widened. And for the first time, I saw her face light up with pure enthusiasm.
"Y-You’re seriously giving this to us?"
"Of course. You can even turn it on now if you’d like. Though, sorry I could only bring one."
"T-This is more than enough! Thank you so much again, Ms. Mizu!"
With permission given, Yuri didn’t hesitate to approach the computer, staring at it with a smile of anticipation for a few seconds before turning it on.
I’m happy for you, Yuri. Though it’s too bad I’m not all that interested in playing games on a PC. Though ... now that we’ve got our own room, maybe I can ask her to bring her console from home and play it here?
"Alright, now that I’ve said what I needed to say, I’ll be going. The infirmary can’t be left alone for too long."
After saying that, Ms. Mizu walked toward the door to leave. But she stopped when she was next to me. She lowered her head, and I could hear her whisper close to my ear.
"With this, my job is done. But don’t forget our agreement. Friday, in the infirmary, during lunch break."
I felt Ms. Mizu's hand move along my back and down to my butt, which she lightly squeezed.
"For your sweet junior’s happiness, your body is the payment. Hehe~"
M-Ms. Mizu, we’re not going to do anything indecent, are we? Why do your words sound so ambiguous? This reminds me of a porn film I used to watch!
But... I’d be lying if I said I wasn’t excited.
"Good boy. Well then, bye-bye."
Patting my head one last time, Ms. Mizu resumed walking and left the room, closing the door behind her.
"R-Ren, look at this! There are already so many applications installed on the computer! With this, we can immediately start… Ren?"
Yuri’s excited call brought me back to my senses. Ms. Mizu really got me flustered with what she might do this Friday. I think I zoned out a little.
I walked over and asked her,
For some reason, Yuri quickly shook her head. The look she gave me seemed hesitant, and it left me confused. What’s wrong with her?
But since she turned her eyes back to the computer, I just shrugged and looked around the room Ms. Mizu had given us.
It wasn’t big, maybe a bit cramped. But since it was just the two of us, it was good enough.
I walked to the window and looked out toward the track field. The members of the Track Club, including Yona, were training under the hot midday sun.
"They’re really working hard..."
That reminded me of something, so I turned back around.
"By the way, Yuri..."
"I’ve got a part-time job, and my only days off are Friday to Sunday. So I might not be able to help much with the club. Are you okay with that?"
I had already told her this from the start. But now that we officially had the club, I felt like I needed to say it again.
Yuri nodded, though she still didn’t look at me.
"Um. I... don’t mind."
... Her action just made me even more confused.