SPECIAL CLASS: Classroom of the Elite

CHAPTER 4: The Clubs' Party

"Coming together is a beginning; keeping together is progress; working together is success." - Henry Ford

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POV : Rena

Once classes ended, Keiichi, Mii-chan, and I headed toward the gymnasium for the club information meeting, scheduled for 5 p.m. As we arrived, there was already a light and energetic atmosphere in the air. Nearly a hundred students, mostly first-years like us, were waiting for the meeting to start. We settled in at the back of the room, excited to meet Shii-chan and a friend from her class that she was going to introduce to us. I could already feel the buzz of excitement around me, a warm feeling spreading through my chest.

Everything felt so new and full of promise. This high school, with its massive campus that almost felt like a small town, offered so many possibilities. It was like a vast playground, a place where adventures were just waiting to happen. I couldn't help but smile, thinking of all the things we could do together. There was something so comforting about knowing that, despite the changes, we were still united. Hauu... My heart was already overflowing with that simple, pure joy I so desperately wanted to hold on to. Yes, here, we could still have fun together, make memories, and most importantly, keep the happiness I treasured so much.

Happiness... I've always chased after it, sometimes clumsily. It's a deep, almost visceral desire that stays with me. I want everyone to be happy, for every moment we share to become a precious gem in the necklace of our friendship. Maybe it comes from that hidden fear inside me, the fear of losing what I love... but here, everything seems possible. I'm sure everything will be fine. We'll have peaceful days filled with laughter and warmth. Days where the shadows of the past could never reach us.

Before that, though, we had to recreate our club. But I wasn't worried about that. On the contrary, it was an exciting opportunity! Maybe we could even recruit new members, expand our little circle of friends, and share even more fun moments. The idea of meeting new people made me almost giddy with excitement. The more, the merrier, right?

In this new environment, I felt full of hope. Everything would be fine, everything had to go well. As long as we were together, things would be okay. That's what I kept telling myself, a soft voice inside me reassuring me. Happiness... it was right there, within reach. All I had to do was grab it and never let go.

Keiichi: Keiichi glanced around, a smirk spreading across his face. Well, it's packed in here! Looks like a lot of people want to join a club, huh?

Mii-chan: Mii-chan giggled mischievously, crossing her arms. Kei-chan, this isn't Hinamizawa anymore, you know? In this school, clubs are probably everywhere, hehe! Don't expect things to calm down just because we've changed places, got it?

Keiichi: Keiichi chuckled, rubbing his chin in mock contemplation. Well, of course! He squinted, as if remembering something. But hey, now that I think about it... is there a game club here already? His eyes narrowed in thought, growing more intrigued. I don't remember seeing one in the club brochure. He shot us a look, a playful grin forming. If it doesn't exist... He let the suspense hang in the air, a smirk on his lips. Well, that means we've got a golden opportunity, don't we?

Mii-chan: Mii-chan chuckled, her arms still crossed, her smile full of challenge. Even if there was already one, we'd make ours even better! The Hinamizawa Game Club, only for those with guts, hehe! She flashed a mischievous glance. No amateurs who just want to play for fun allowed. Only real players can hope to join us!