COTE: Ayanokoji Socially Capable

Chapter 9.5: The Clubhouse

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As Shibata returned with an armful of snacks and drinks, he exclaimed, "Alright, everyone! We've got a variety of snacks, sodas, and even some energy drinks! What's everyone in the mood for?"

Naruhaya, flipping through the TV channels, shouted, "Can I have Sour Patch Kids, Lay's chip, and Coke!!"

Hirata, sitting next to me, chuckled, "I haven't watched Jojo yet. Mind if I join you guys? and I'll have Gatorade and trail mix please"

"The more the merrier!!"

I scooted over allowing space for Hirata, "I'm fine with water"

Shibata, handing out snacks, asked, "What about you, Shohei? Want something from the mini-bar?"

Shohei, still lounging comfortably, replied, "Nah"

Naruhaya, getting into the Jojo spirit, struck a pose and said, "We're gonna have the best bus ride ever! And then we'll dominate in the tournament!"

The atmosphere in the bus was filled with a mix of excitement, laughter, and anticipation of the soccer matches. As the bus cruised towards the soccer tournament, the camaraderie among us blossomed into a memorable journey.

Halfway through the ride, I found myself growing bored with Jojo, contemplating the idea of venturing upstairs where the energetic sounds emanated. However, my attention shifted as someone descended from the upper level, and to my surprise, it was none other than Inaya.

He had a distinct air of arrogance about him as he rummaged through the mini-bar, seemingly on a mission.

Hirata, noticing Inaya's focused search, politely inquired, "Need something, senpai?"

Inaya, without sparing a glance, responded in a nonchalant tone, "Do you all know where the shot glasses are? We broke some."

Shibata, ever curious, couldn't help but inquire, "Are you guys drinking?"

Inaya's lips curled into a confident smirk, "Yeah, so what?"

Hirata, with a touch of concern, voiced, "Won't that impact our performance for tomorrow?"

Naruhaya remained engrossed in Jojo, while Shohei had already dozed off, blissfully unaware of the unfolding conversation.

"You freshmen wouldn't understand," Inaya scoffed dismissively, his arrogance lingering in the air.

Shibata, attempting to keep the mood light, grinned and chimed in, "Come on, Hirata, let them have their fun. It's a celebration, right, senpai?"

"Yeah, lighten up. If y'all perform well, you might get to go to the Clubhouse."

"The Clubhouse?" Hirata and Shibata asked in unison.

This piqued my interest as well. Is the clubhouse a hangout place?