Chapter 142: Cake
When she returned to the classroom, Shiina Mahiru's cheeks were still red. No one would have known that Renji Kamisaka had let the "Angel-sama" who was a model student do something 'bad'. Mahiru had been misled by him.
In the afternoon, when club activities started, Yuigahama Yui called out to him in a lively and cute voice.
"Renji, catch!"
Renji Kamisaka was startled by her new nickname, "Renji," but his hand quickly caught the thing the girl threw. It was a cookie wrapped in a small transparent bag. The cookie was dark brown. It seemed to have been made in Yuigahama's kitchen overnight. But this time, Yukinoshita Yukino and the others weren't watching her. Yui, who wasn't good at cooking, shouldn't have added anything strange, right?
Complaining internally, he smiled and thanked her, "Thank you, I'll enjoy it. But the name you just called me..."
"Is it not good?" Yuigahama Yui looked at him with big, glistening eyes, her expression as pitiful as an abandoned puppy. She was being cute!
Renji Kamisaka felt like an arrow had pierced his heart, so he quickly replied, "Of course it's good, I'm just a little unaccustomed."
"Hehe. Then I'll call you Renji from now on," Yui said happily.
Renji Kamisaka's cheeks heated up a little. Although he wouldn't reject this nickname, he still felt embarrassed. But seeing Yuigahama Yui so happy, he certainly wouldn't spoil her fun.
"Are you going to the club now?" the girl asked.
"Yeah?"
"Then let's go together. I just wanted to thank Yukinoshita and the others again."
"Sure," Renji Kamisaka nodded with a smile, then looked at her seriously. "Yui, I'm curious, what was your mom's expression when she saw you enter the kitchen?"
Yuigahama Yui was a little amused. "Mom thought I had suffered a heavy blow, and said she would make me whatever I wanted to eat, and it was okay if I wanted more pocket money, but I must not blow up the kitchen." She pouted and complained, "Mom is really over the top. I'm a woman, and it's just making cookies, how can I blow up the kitchen? She also stared at me the whole time, saying she was afraid I would put the ingredients in the wrong place. Am I that stupid?"
Renji Kamisaka let out a sigh of relief. Since Yui's mom was watching the cookie she made the whole time, it should be edible. He trusted Yui's mom's vision more than Yui's cooking skills. Mrs. Yuigahama was right not to let Yui in the kitchen!
He wondered, if Yuigahama Yui knew his thoughts, would she hit him in anger? Or cry? Of course, Renji would never tell her this idea. Let Yuigahama stay innocent and cute. It's okay if she can't cook. Being cute is enough.
Yuigahama Yui didn't hang out with Miura Yumiko and the others because she wanted to give him the cookies. On the other hand, Sayu Ogiwara had integrated well into this small group. With Miura Yumiko's protection, naturally no one would exclude her or bully her.
Renji Kamisaka came to the Service Club Room with Yuigahama Yui. Pushing the door, the energetic Yui raised her hand to greet them.
"Hello, Yukino-chan, Sumireko, I'm here again!"
"Hello, Yuigahama-san," Sumireko Sanshokuin replied with a smile.
Yukinoshita Yukino was almost distracted and let out an "Aha..." She quickly stopped this embarrassing and strange greeting and said seriously, "Good afternoon, Yuigahama-san. But can you please not call me that?"
"Eh, why?" Yuigahama Yui looked confused.
Yukinoshita Yukino frowned. "To be honest, I'm not used to it." This meant she didn't like it. After all, her sister also called her that.
Yuigahama Yui didn't seem to understand and said intimately, "I thought calling you Yukino was more intimate, after all, we've been together for so long. I'll give you some good advice for making cookies when I get back." She handed the cookie with the burnt crust into Yukinoshita's hand. "By the way, Yukino, Sumireko, this is for you!"
Yukinoshita Yukino had a headache. "I'm probably not very interested in cookies." She didn't want to eat this burnt cookie!
Yuigahama Yui waved her hand indifferently, "It's okay, just try it when you're hungry."
Yukinoshita Yukino's mouth twitched, and she could only sigh helplessly. Sumireko Sanshokuin smiled slyly and planned to give the cookie to Renji after Yui left. A boyfriend is for testing poison in times like this! She thought darkly, not afraid that Renji would get angry.
Yukinoshita Yukino looked at Renji Kamisaka for help. Yuigahama kept pestering her. No matter how she tried to dissuade her, she remained very enthusiastic. It made it difficult for her to say harsh words. She was the worst at dealing with people she was familiar with. Besides, she really didn't want to eat that cookie! Who knew if there was anything strange in it? She didn't trust Yuigahama Yui's cooking skills at all.
Yukinoshita Yukino's embarrassed expression made Renji Kamisaka laugh. "Don't worry, President, it's not poisonous. I've tried it and it tastes quite good."
Was this a question about being poisonous or not? Can't you see that I'm uncomfortable being pestered? Yukinoshita Yukino puffed out her cheeks. Why are they all so annoying?
"By the way, President, where's Yuki? Didn't she also join the Service Club?" Renji asked.
Yukinoshita Yukino replied, "She went to participate in the student council activities and said she wanted to become the student council president and then protect our club."
"Uh... who are you talking about?" Yuigahama Yui weakly raised her hand.
"It's my sister, Yuki Suou. She just transferred here yesterday," Renji replied.
"Why is your sister's last name Suou?"
"Because I'm adopted, Yuki is the child of the main family."
"Ah, I'm sorry, I didn't know..."
"It's okay, this is the truth, so you don't need to feel guilty, Yui, this is not a wound that cannot be touched, don't worry," Renji Kamisaka smiled and waved his hand, explaining casually.
Yuigahama smiled again. "I see. It is said that the transfer student is a super beautiful girl. Really, why are the two girls who transferred here related to you, Renji?"
Was she jealous? Renji Kamisaka looked at her pouting mouth with a smile. "I don't know either, maybe it's fate."
When the Service Club had no commissions, the place felt lonely. Yuigahama Yui's arrival made the atmosphere livelier. Yui was probably attracted to Yukinoshita Yukino's outspoken character. She had always been the atmosphere maker in her small circle, always being careful to agree with others in order to lighten the mood. But dealing with others in this way prevented her from speaking her mind frankly. Yukinoshita Yukino's character made Yui's eyes light up, and she wanted to get closer to such a nice person. Of course, there was another purpose. If she stayed here, she could talk to Renji naturally. This was a two-way approach.
But Yuigahama, have you forgotten that if you want to stay here, you have to write an application to join the club!