Chapter 175
The people currently standing in the auditorium were:
Honoka, Umi, Kotori, Eli, Tojo Nozomi, Hanayo, Rin, and Maki.
If Mineo were to be included in the count, then it was true—there were exactly nine people.
Because of that, after hearing Mineo's words, the girls all froze where they stood.
Kotori stole a glance at Mineo, then spoke up cautiously.
"Mineo-oniichan, could it be... you also want to join our group, Muse?"
"But... but..."
As Kotori spoke, Eli's gaze toward Mineo instantly turned cold, while even Nozomi showed a faint, meaningful smile.
"Oh my, does Mineo-kun really have such thoughts?"
"However, our school is a girls' academy. It seems unlikely that they would approve your enrollment."
Seeing the girls' gazes—ranging from confusion and incomprehension to outright teasing—Mineo felt as if a bolt of lightning had struck his head.
With a sour face and a hint of helplessness, Mineo said, "What on earth are you all thinking?"
"When did I ever say I wanted to join Muse?"
"It seems you've all misunderstood me."
Hearing Mineo's words, Honoka said with a smile, "But Mineo-kun, you clearly said it yourself just now—that the nine members suitable for Muse are all right here."
"Including yourself, doesn't that make exactly nine?"
"Actually, I wouldn't mind. If Mineo-kun could turn into a girl, Kotori, the others, and I would welcome you with open arms."
Once Honoka finished that sentence, Tojo Nozomi also looked over with a teasing glint in her eyes.
"Mineo-kun has a handsome face. If he dressed up as a girl, I'm sure he'd be quite beautiful too."
"My, just thinking about that image makes me look forward to it for some reason."
In this critical moment, the cute and pampered Kotori proved she could still be relied upon.
With a soft voice, she asked in an incredibly gentle and sweet manner, "Mineo-oniichan, what is actually going on?"
"Who is this ninth member?"
"The ninth member is far from the eyes but right here in front of us."
Mineo looked around, a mischievous smile playing on his lips.
He spotted a chair in the middle row and walked toward it.
Mineo reached out and pulled a girl up from behind one of the seats.
Seeing this scene, every girl present was shocked.
"Dammit! You bastard, let me go this instant!"
"Mineo... let go of your hands!"
"You... how did you know I was here?"
"Were you watching me from the very beginning?"
Nico's loli-like body was hoisted into the air by Mineo's hands.
Her slender, beautiful legs kicked about wildly.
"Yazawa-san!!??"
Seeing the girl dangling from Mineo's grip, Eli and Tojo Nozomi were instantly stunned.
Meanwhile, Kotori and the others were also left dazed by what was happening before their eyes.
Why was there someone hiding here?
Seeing Nico's embarrassed and angry expression, Mineo smiled and addressed the group.
"Well, as you can see, the ninth member is right here."
"Third-year, Yazawa Nico. She's an expert in the world of idols. Once she joins Muse, you all will be like tigers that have gained wings."
"Mineo, you jerk, let go of me right now!"
"Hurry up and release me!"
"Who said anything about joining their group!"
"I never said such a thing!"
"The group these people made doesn't meet the requirements at all!"
"You lot better not misunderstand me!"
Seeing Nico struggling with all her might, Mineo leaned closer to her and said in an amused tone, "If you're not interested in idol groups, why did you show up here?"
"Could it be that you came here to clean the room?"
"I... I was just resting here!"
"It's all because of you guys, disturbing my rest!"
"Truly annoying! And you, Mineo you bastard, give me an explanation! Why do you know them?! And why did you come inside our school!!"
At that moment, another voice carrying a sharp chill rang out.
Nishikino Maki, her face cold, walked straight up to Mineo.
"Mineo!?"
"I want to ask—you know me, right?"
"What a coincidence. Among my friends, there is also a man named Mineo. That man couldn't possibly be you, right...?"
Hearing Nico's words and seeing the cold aura emanating from Nishikino Maki, Eli's gaze also suddenly turned icy.
She stared at Mineo with sharp, piercing eyes.
Even Nozomi covered her small mouth in slight surprise.
This bastard Mineo... did he really seduce this many people at once?
Using the term Shuraba to describe Mineo's current situation wasn't enough anymore.
This was clearly a Hell Field, understand?
On one side, Nishikino Maki had a frigid stare.
Eli also displayed an incredibly cold expression.
Meanwhile, Nico glared at Mineo as if she wanted to commit murder.
Honoka, Umi, Kotori, and the others stood to the side, so frightened they barely dared to speak.
Feeling the cold air radiating from Eli and the others, Sonoda Umi looked at Mineo blankly.
"Honoka... what exactly is happening? Why does Mineo-kun... why does he know so many people?"
Honoka's gaze was just as confused.
"I... I don't know what's going on either... Kotori, do you know what's happening? Did Mineo-oniichan ever mention this to you?"
Seeing Umi and Honoka both looking at her, Kotori shook her head with a vacant expression.
"I... I don't know anything."
"Mineo-oniichan never talked about this to me."
"But it seems he really does know the Student Council President and the others... why is even Nishikino-san..."
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