Blue Archive - Story of Joshua Sensei

Chapter 74 - Formation of The Make-Up Work Club

...

Two weeks.

Before I knew it, two weeks had passed.
Most of my time was spent either doing some work for Schale- forwarded to me by either Arona or Rin-, or studying, which was my primary focus.

Granted, it wasn't all work. I spoke to my girlfriends over the phone on occasion. They never came to visit and I never needed to leave the district, but that was okay.

Hoshino's eyes got that look whenever the topic of my current job in Trinity came up. The look that wasn't one of Hoshino, the sleepy third year student of Abydos.

It was of Takanashi Hoshino, a student that was one of- if not the strongest student in Kivotos at one time.

Yuuka and Chinatsu shared their concerns as well. Haruka was focused on my safely, occasionally getting that evil look on her face- likely thinking about hurting those who would hurt me. And Shiroko...

I think she's planning something else, something that isn't related to banks. She keeps getting that look in her eyes.

Anyway, despite the suspicions of me and my harem, it was time to meet my new students.

Well, I say 'new', but I already know Hifumi.

Hifumi texted me, saying that she would meet with me in what would be our club's classroom for the the next week. And so, I walked through the rather pretty and clean halls of Trinity Academy.

Soon, I found the correct classroom. It was in an annex, far away from classrooms that were in use most days.

As I entered the classroom, I found Hifumi sitting at one of the desks. She jolted and sprung to her feet upon seeing me, a panicked expression in her face.

The classroom was what you would expect from a fancy place such a Trinity.

"Long time no see, Hifumi." I say, smiling a bit.

"Y-Yes. It's good to see you again, Sensei." The blonde says, a bit strained.

I cross my arms and look at her expectantly. "So..."

Hifumi fidgets in place, knowing what I'm asking. "So... Th-The thing is... It's not my fault."

"Mmhm." I hum, not impressed at all.

"There was a surprise Peroro show, and I had to skip my regular routine exam to attend it. S-So that's why I'm failing now." She admits.

"Hifumi..." I groan.

"D-Don't look at me like that! I was sure I checked the exam date, but I must have made a mistake. Yeah..." She reasons. "...I'm sorry."

I sigh, exasperated. "Never change, Hifumi."

"A-Anyway, Nagisa asked me to support you, Sensei." Hifumi says, changing the subject.

"To support me?" I ask, stopping my eyes from narrowing in suspicion.

"Well, simply put- she made me the club's president." She explains.

"Weird she'd give a title for a provisional club." I point out.

"I suppose so..." Hifumi says. "B-But until then, I'll be working with you, Sensei."

...Hifumi doesn't usually stutter this much. I thought it was just nervousness from admitting her faults, but then again...

She and Nagisa are friends. Did she tell Hifumi something? There clearly is something the girl in front of me isn't saying.

I'll keep that in mind for now.