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**Hiratsuka Shizune did not directly answer Li Mo's question. Instead, she turned to Yukinoshita Yukino.**

"First, I am the club advisor. Second, I plan to seek Yukinoshita's opinion."

"Ms. Hiratsuka, I remember you saying that you wouldn't interfere with club matters," Yukinoshita Yukino said to Hiratsuka Shizune.

Hiratsuka replied, "Yukinoshita, can you treat this as a request?"

"From what I see, Li-kun doesn't need any help."

"Someone who doesn't have a single friend doesn't need help? Are you going to let him walk into society all alone? That would be too tragic."

Yukinoshita Yukino said, "I don't think his personality is gloomy. His social skills are within the normal range. It's not that he can't make friends, but that he chooses not to."

Hiratsuka asked, "Is that so? Can you really make such a judgment after just one day of interaction? While it's true that he might have grown from this incident, it's unlikely to be to the extent you're suggesting. Have you forgotten to adjust your evaluation of his behavior? I remember you two were in the same class back then."

"The past, being reclusive... I understand. I accept your request."

The conversation between the two women left no room for Li Mo to interject, but he was content to remain a bystander, sipping tea prepared by Yukinoshita Yukino and quietly waiting for their discussion to conclude.

When the classroom finally fell silent, he slowly said, "In the end, shouldn't my opinion matter too? Ms. Hiratsuka, Yukinoshita-san."

Ultimately, this matter required his consent. If he wasn't willing, who could force him? Ms. Hiratsuka's iron fist might seem intimidating, but it was only effective for slacking off, not for serious matters.

—Now, he didn't even think Ms. Hiratsuka's fists would work on him.

"Don't you want to cherish the opportunity to spend time with a beautiful girl, Li Mo?"

"Hey, hey, Ms. Hiratsuka. Saying that has made Yukinoshita-san's eyes turn dangerous," Li Mo said nonchalantly.

Yukinoshita Yukino said, "I'm starting to reconsider the earlier request. Li-kun's self-control doesn't seem particularly strong."

Li Mo replied, "I admit that I have the urge to commit a crime when facing Yukinoshita-san. But since we live in a moral society, the high cost of crime makes me hesitate. That's the role of human rationality and the law. However, even so, Ms. Hiratsuka, I'll be straightforward—your reasoning isn't enough to convince me to join this club."

"You've changed a lot," Hiratsuka Shizune said. The Li Mo in her memory would never have been so bold. "So, do you have any conditions, Li Mo?"

As a teacher, flexibility was essential. Each student had their own personality, and a tailored approach was necessary. The methods used for Yukinoshita wouldn't work on Li Mo.

The Chinese exchange student named Li Mo had caught Hiratsuka's attention during the previous term. Back then, he seemed like a reclusive child, indifferent to others. However, since she wasn't his homeroom teacher and he was merely reclusive without causing trouble, she couldn't intervene. It wasn't until he suddenly fell ill with a strange condition that she found an opportunity to step in.

But with the disappearance of the illness, he seemed to have undergone a complete transformation, making it hard for her to predict his actions.

In that case, she might as well let him decide.

"Are we assuming I'm willing to join now? Well... I can tell that Yukinoshita-san's club activities are quite relaxed, and Yukinoshita-san is really beautiful. So, I don't mind joining. But if I were to actually join, I'd feel a bit shortchanged." Li Mo picked up the teacup on the table and smiled at Hiratsuka.

Hiratsuka sensed mischief in his tone. She said, "I already told you to state your conditions."

"Ms. Hiratsuka, what do you think is missing from afternoon tea besides the tea itself?"

"Are you saying... snacks?"

"Exactly. What do you think, Ms. Hiratsuka?"

Hiratsuka said, "So, you've set your sights on your teacher's salary?"

Li Mo replied, "Ms. Hiratsuka, who drives a sports car, saying you're short on money—are you joking?"

In his original memories, he once got lost on the streets and was driven home by Ms. Hiratsuka in her sports car. So, saying this wouldn't expose him.

He didn't recognize car brands, but he knew sports cars were expensive toys for the wealthy.

"Fine, I agree. Snacks for afternoon tea once a week. How's that?"

"Once a week seems a bit too little..."

"Then forget it?"

"I accept."

In front of Yukinoshita Yukino, a "dirty" deal was struck. She remained silent, only giving Li Mo a cold stare, but he responded with a smile, seemingly unfazed.

Hiratsuka glanced at her wristwatch and said, "Since there's still some time before the break ends, I'll treat you to drinks. Also, Li Mo, hurry up and fill out the club application form."

"The application form isn't urgent. Both Yukinoshita-san and I are here. The form can be easily dealt with. Ms. Hiratsuka, let's go get drinks first," Li Mo said.

Hiratsuka nodded. "Alright."

...

Vending machines were common in Japan. Li Mo wasn't particularly fond of them. In his previous life's high school days, one had been placed next to the school store. Back then, he had wondered if it would swallow his money—and it turned out it did, taking the money without dispensing the goods.

Luckily, it was his roommate who fell victim to it.

"What flavor do you want?"

"I'll take this peach-flavored one."

"This carbonated drink? I think it's endorsed by some celebrity, probably a child star. I remember seeing the ad on TV."

The drink fell into the dispenser slot, and Hiratsuka bent down to pick it up, tossing it to Li Mo, who caught it effortlessly.

Hiratsuka said, "Li Mo, you've changed quite a bit."

"After going through something like this, it's normal to change. If Ms. Hiratsuka thinks I've slept ten hours a day and turned myself into an idiot, that's fine too," Li Mo said with a smile as he opened the drink.

His personality was quite different from the original owner's. He had no intention of pretending to be someone else—living with a mask would be too exhausting.

Hiratsuka said, "I see... It seems you're doing fine, so I won't pry further. Do you have any other questions?"

"Why does Ms. Hiratsuka want me to join the club?" Li Mo asked.

The question had been on his mind since Hiratsuka brought out the application form. Did she think he could change Yukinoshita, like Hikigaya?

Probably not.

Hiratsuka asked, "What's your impression of Yukinoshita?"

"The unattainable flower of Soubu High."

"A typical description. That child is too proud, to the point of being isolated. When interacting with Yukinoshita, you're the type who can withstand the blizzard and communicate with her, right?"

Li Mo said, "Pretty much. Who wouldn't, given how beautiful Yukinoshita-san is? Since you've put it that way, I'll gladly take on the responsibility."

Hiratsuka said, "Your thick skin has become somewhat frightening."

"Grinding an iron rod into a needle—anyone else would have been crushed by Yukinoshita's sharp tongue long ago."

Li Mo took pride in his thick skin.