4town DDLC Au Rewrite | Some changes DISCONTINUED

Part 1 Act 2

It's an ordinary day, like any other. Mornings are usually the worst, being surrounded by couples and friend groups walking to school together. Meanwhile, I've always walked to school alone. I always tell myself it's about time I meet some girls or something like that... But I have no motivation to join any clubs. I'm perfectly content just getting by on average while spending my free time on games and anime. There's always the anime club, but it's not like there would be any girls in it anyway...

The school day is ordinary as ever, and it's over before I know it. After I pack up my things, I stare blankly at the wall, looking for an ounce of motivation. "Clubs..." There really aren't any that interest me. Besides, most of them would probably be way too demanding for me to want to deal with. I guess I have no choice but to start with the anime club... "...Robaire?" "...Jesse?" " Oh my goodness, I totally didn't expect to see you here! It's been a while, right?" "Ah... Yeah, it has." Jesse smiles sweetly. We do know each other—well, we rarely talked, but we were in the same class last year. Jesse was probably the most popular boy in class—smart, beautiful, athletic. Basically, completely out of my league. So, having him smile at me so genuinely feels a little... "What did you come in here for, anyway?" "Oh, I've just been looking for some supplies to use for my club. Do you know if there's any construction paper in here? Or markers?" "I guess you could check in the closest. ...You're in the debate club, right?" "Ahaha, about that... I actually quit the debate club." "Really? You quit?" "Yeah... To be honest, I can't stand all of the politics around the major clubs. It feels like nothing but arguing about the budget and publicity and how to prepare for events... I'd much rather take something I personally enjoy and make something special out of it." "In that case, what club you decide to join?" "Actually, I'm starting a new one! A literature club!" "Literature...?" That sounds kind of...dull? "How many members do you have so far?" "Um... Ahaha... It's kind of embarrassing, but there are only three of us so far. It's really hard to find new members for something that sounds so boring..." "Well, I can see that..." "But it's really not boring at all, you know! Literature can be anything. Reading, writing, poetry... I mean, one of my members even keeps his manga collection in the clubroom..." "Wait...really?" "Yeah, it's funny, right? He always insists that manga is literature, too. I mean, he's not wrong, I guess... And besides, a member's a member, right?" ...Did Jesse say "he"? Hmm... "Hey, Robaire... By any chance...are you still looking for a club to join?" "Ah— I mean, I guess so, but..." "In that case... Is there any chance you could do me a big favor? I won't ask you to join, but... If you could at least visit my club, it would make me really happy. Please?" "Um..." Well, I guess I have no reason to refuse... Besides, how could I every refuse someone like Jesse? "Sure, I guess I could check it out." "Aah, awesome! You're really sweet, Robaire, you know that?" "I-It's nothing, really..." "Shall we go, then?" "I'll look for the materials another time—you're more important."

And thus, today marks the day I sold my soul to Jesse and his irresistible smile. I timidly follow Jesse across the school and upstairs—a section of the school I rarely visit, being generally used for third-year classes and activities. Jesse, full of energy, swings open the classroom door. "I'm back~! And I brought a guest with me!" A short boy spoke a bit. "Eh? A...a guest?" "Seriously? You brought this weird looking guy? Way to kill the atmosphere." "Don't be mean Z... ...But anyway, welcome to the club Robaire!" "..." All words escape me in this situation. This club... ...Is full of incredibly cute boys!! "So let me guess... You're Jesse's boyfriend, right?"  "Wha— No, I'm not!"  "Z..." The boy with the sour attitude, whose name is Z, is one I don't recognize. His figure makes me think he probably plays basketball. "A-Anyway, this is Z, energetic as usual... And this is Tae, the Vice President!" "I-It's nice to met you..." Tae, who appears completely more mature and timid, seems to have a hard time keeping up with someone like Z. "Yeah... It's nice to meet both of you." "So, I ran into Robaire in a classroom, and he decided to come check out the club. Isn't that great?" "Wait! Jesse! Didn't I tell you to let me know in advance before you brought someone new? I was going to...well, you know..." "Sorry, sorry! I didn't forget about that, I just happened to run into him." "In that case, I should at least make some tea, right?" "Yeah, that would be great! Why don't you come sit down, Robaire?" The boys have a few desks arranged to form a table. Tae walks to the corner of the room and opens the closet. Meanwhile, Jesse and Z sit across from each other. Still feeling awkward, I take a seat next to Jesse. "So, I know you didn't really plan on coming here... But we'll make sure you feel right at home, okay? As president of the Literature Club, it's my duty to make the club fun and exciting for everyone!" "I'm surprised there aren't more people in the club yet. It must be hard to start a new club." "You could put it that way. Not many people are very interested in putting out all the effort to start something new... Especially when it's something that doesn't grab your attention, like literature. You have to work hard to convince people that you're both fun and worthwhile. But it makes school events, like the festival much more important. I'm confident that we can all really grow this club before we graduate! Right, Z?" "Well... ...I guess." Z reluctantly agrees. Such different boys, all interested in the same goal... Jesse must have worked really hard just to find these two. Tae returns to the table, carrying a tea set.