Book Fair - Chapter 2

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Location: Garden Terrace

Tsukasa: Chew chew…. *swallow*

As delicious as it is, I can feel my appetite diminishing due to the grotesque shape of it.

But since I spoke so boastfully earlier, I can’t leave any leftovers.

...Oh?

Onee-sama! ...Errr, I mean, Tenkousei-san. I’m in excellent spirits ♪

Ah, I am currently in the middle of enjoying the confections Ritsu-senpai made… If you’d like, Tenkousei-san, you may join in as well?

Yes, please don’t hold back. I was already getting worried because I am incapable of eating such an amount of sweets by myself.

Fufu, Tenkousei-san really likes the flavour of Ritsu-senpai’s sweets, I’m grateful.

Haa…

I-I apologize. I soured the mood by letting out a sigh. ...Yes? If I am troubled by anything, you want me to consult you, you say?

Thank you very much. In that case, is it okay if I take advantage of those words and consult you about a certain matter?

The truth is, I am worried about the future of “Knights”. As you are probably aware, we are currently restricted in our idol activities.

And as such, we are doing volunteer work to restore our impaired reputation. But I find myself in worry over whether or not this status quo is acceptable.

The senpai’s seem to feel the same way, yet due to the amount of “carefree” people in the unit, the state of affairs remains unchanged.

As ashamed as I feel to be making such impertinent remarks, though I am but a fledgling, I am also a member of “Knights”.

Instead of standing by idly and watching everyone, I want to be of assistance to my senpais.

Eh? In that case, you have a good idea, you say? Please let me hear it, Tenkousei-san!

Hmm... So you’re currently helping out the library committee, Tenkousei-san?

If “Knights”’s members collaborated with the library committee, it might help improve our image...? Certainly, it is as you say, Tenkousei-san.

Well then, I will consult my senpais about it. I am sure they will be overjoyed and agree to participate.

Fufu. I only hope that I can be of everyone’s assistance...♪

Location: Library

- During the lunch break of the next day -

Tsumugi: Anzu-chan, Yuuki-kun, welcome to the library~♪

I’m happy that you’ve come to play again today. Come, come, please sit down wherever you’d like.

Makoto: Pardon my intrusion~

Aoba-senpai, is it okay if I use the power outlet? I did charge up my notebook earlier so it should be fine, but…

Tsumugi: Of course, that’s no problem. If there’s anything else you need, just ask me.

Makoto: Thank you very much. ...That reminds me, how did it go after the broadcast? Well, looking around, it doesn’t seem like we were of any help.

Tsumugi: Oh no, it’s not your fault at all, Yuuki-kun.

I talked about it with Anzu-chan yesterday, but we are thinking of changing the way we advertise to people.

Makoto: Hmm, and that’s why you called for me?

Tsumugi: Yes, exactly.

As a reference for what we should do, I was thinking we might research the ways libraries and bookstores advertise themselves…

Makoto: Please leave it to me, this kind of thing is my forte ♪

As a member of the broadcasting committee, I’ll see it through to the end. As long as you’re fine with me, I’ll do anything I can to help~♪

(Ehehe. Though to tell the truth, I’m mostly just really excited because Tenkousei-chan told me “I have something to ask of you that only you can do!”)

(Since she told me that, I feel like I have to do my best and show her my good side!)

Hmm~...

Ah, I found a bunch of results! How about something like this?

Tsumugi: Eh, what’s this? Hmm… So they are going to hold an “Art and Book Fair” in the shopping district soon?

Hm? Anzu-chan, are you interested in the book fair?

I was invited by my friends and went there once before, it was a lot of fun.

There are free lectures, and the books there are cheaper than when you buy them in stores…

Hmm… If we did an event like that at our school, it might lead to the utilization rate of the library increasing.

...Oh? Aah, a store I am acquainted with is having a booth there, so that’s what I was staring at.  

It’s a good opportunity, so I’ll call and have them hear me out. If it goes well, they might collaborate with us, who knows?

I think it’ll be fine, but just in case anyone comes in, can I leave the counter to you?

The protocol is written on the top drawer of the desk… Well then, I’ll leave the house-sitting to you for a moment ♪