The Pain of an Inferior: A Blistering Love Comedy That Begins After a Broken Heart - Chapter 75

Chapter 75 – Shockwave 2

“Ruri, you’d better not get involved with this guy. He’s been suspended from school because of his violent behavior.”

Hibiki frowned at Ruriko, while pointing at Haruka.

“Nn… Well, I did see a penalty mark on his profile…”

Ruriko looked at Hibiki as if she was troubled.

Theatrical performances can be performed by anyone regardless of gender, but it would definitely be better with a male hand to broaden the scope of the performance.

Haruka’s visuals are good, and if things go well, the club’s performances may end up better than ever before.

Above all, Ruriko’s intuition, which may or may not be reliable, somehow made her feel that it was too good to pass up.

“I disagree with you, Prez. He hasn’t done any achievements so far. He’s going to drop out anyway.”

Owada Kazuma, who was the only male member of the drama club, supported Hibiki’s words and opposed Ruriko.

On the surface, he was against Haruka joining because there was a high possibility that Haruka has a problem as a human being, but subconsciously, he was against it because he doesn’t want any other male members in the club.

Futaba Nanami was the most beautiful second year girl in the whole school.

Onodera Ruriko and Yakumo Sayaka, who are in the fourth and third year respectively are top class beauties.

The first-year students, Minase Eris and Philia Mio, are just as beautiful, if not more so, than the most famous first year student, Uta Miyako.

Surrounded by beautiful girls and being the only male in the club, Kazuma felt very comfortable.

Adding male members in the club, even if they were not Haruka, were unnecessary for Kazuma.

To put it simply, Kazuma hated to be interrupted by other men.

After one semester, he had finally made friends with his juniors, Eris and Mio. If things go well, he might even be able to get married to one of the stunningly beautiful girls.

“Even if you don’t allow me to join, I planned to practice with someone I know, so I’m hoping that you’ll at least add me as a ghost member…”

“Someone you know?” (Ruriko)

“I know someone at Mirage who is in the drama club there, so as long as you let me borrow the VR machine here, I’ll practice using that.”

Yuuku was eager for Haruka to accompany her in a joint practice.

Games and sports were fun for Haruka, but he had never been able to get deeply into them, and the only thing that he had been strongly interested in so far was theater.

Since there was an acquaintance who was eager to invite him to the field that he was interested in, he thought he would like to take this opportunity to enter the field.

“M-Mirage?”

Ruriko was understandably flustered when she heard Haruka mentioned the Mirage Academy.

Like A-10 Academy, Mirage Academy has a small group of students in their drama club, but despite that they won the top prize in several competitions.

It was hard for Ruriko to believe that Haruka had connections with a member of such a great club.

“If you lend me a VR machine, I’ll do some chores and other behind-the-scenes work, won’t you let me join the club?”

“You just want to have sex with the girls, right? There are a lot of pretty girls here, aren’t there?”

“Hii-chan, you shouldn’t talk like that. I feel sorry for delinquent-kun.”

Hibiki spat out sharp and harsh words to Haruka without mercy, and Mika scolded her in a relaxed manner.

Haruka didn’t know how to react and can only give a wry smile.

Ruriko wasn’t sure what to do, since Haruka wasn’t exactly welcomed by the other members of the club.

She was especially annoyed by Kazuma’s strong and disgusted look in his eyes.

“… If you promise not to cause any problems, I’ll allow it.”

“Ruri, are you out of your mind?” (Hibiki)

“And you’re not allowed to touch the girls.”

Wary of the fact that Haruka might take advantage of the club members, Ruriko took the initiative and forbade romance in the club.

“I have a lover. So I won’t touch any of them, don’t worry.”

“I’ll let you join the club for now. But if you try anything violent, you’ll be kicked out immediately.”

Ruriko leaned forward and stared at Haruka from below, as if trying to make a point.

Haruka lowered his eyebrows and smiled dryly.

“You don’t trust me huh…well it can’t be helped.”

In an atmosphere where it was obvious that everyone wasn’t happy with the situation, Haruka was safely added to the drama club.

The female members of the club other than Ruriko, namely Sayaka, Eris, Nanami, and Mio, didn’t try to hide their uneasy expressions at the sudden addition of Haruka to the club.

Kazuma sneered as he secretly clucked his tongue at the newly added male member.

Haruka wasn’t the first guy who joined for the beautiful girls in the drama club.

All of them, even if they manage to join the club, dropped out after Sayaka’s relentless guidance.

Those who were not interested in theater can’t keep up with the vigorous vocal exercises, basic exercises as hard as those of an athletic team, and the improvisational plays that required flexibility.

Sayaka doesn’t approve of those who only work behind the scenes. She would have no mercy on them, and they would be expelled from the club.

There was no doubt in Kazuma’s mind that Haruka would suffer the same fate in the near future.

?

With the participation of an outlier like Haruka, the atmosphere in the club became awkward.

The club members promptly introduced themselves, and the five of them, except for Ruriko, immediately dived to the virtual world using the club’s exclusive VR machine.

Since he hadn’t been so bluntly treated like this since elementary school, Haruka looked completely exhausted and sighed a little.

“By the way, why are you guys here?”

“We’re here to discuss costumes for the next competition.” (Hibiki)

“Oh, I see.”

If the stage is highly evaluated, the costume designers who played a part in the stage are also evaluated.

Mika in real life and Hibiki in VR, the both of them had excellent status in fashion, and they’re going to make use of their talent in the drama club.

“It’s very helpful for me since I can get a great score when a beautiful person like the Prez or Sayaka wear my costumes…”

“You’re being too frank.”

Ruriko interjected with a smile, as if she’s trying to make up for Hibiki’s bluntness.

“For now, I’d like you to see how stuff works in the club, and then you’ll participate in improvisational plays and readings little by little.

If you continue to do so, you will be able to participate in basic training.”

“Ah, yes, I understand. I look forward to working with you.”

Earlier, Haruka received a cold welcome from the club members, but he was able to pass it off with a wry smile and an affectionate laugh.

Ruriko blushed involuntarily when she unexpectedly received a bright smile from Haruka.

“B-best regards.” (Ruriko)

“Hey, Obi. If you try to do something, I’ll blow you away.”

“I won’t. Hibiki-san, we’re sitting next to each other, so at least be nic?”

“I don’t want to. And we’ve got a meeting today, so you’d better leave now.”

Saying so, Hibiki made a fighting gesture to get rid of him.

“Hii-chan too strong!”

“This much is enough for a delinquent.”

“Sheesh, I’m going.”

Haruka stood up languidly and placed his hand on the door of the club room with his bag on his other hand.

“Well then, thank you for your hard work.

Ruriko-senpai, I’m looking forward to working with you tomorrow.”

The three replied to Haruka’s greeting.

“Yes. See you tomorrow.”

“Yes yes good job.”

“See you later, delinquent-kun.”

Ruriko and Mika smiled, while Hibiki sent off Haruka with a very dismissive attitude.

Haruka was worried for his future after such a bad first day, but he resigned himself to the fact that things would turn out the way they would.

Haruka opened a message window and sent a message to Yuuku.

Aside from whether or not things would go well with the other members of the club, now that the VR machine of the drama club was available, he could practice with Yuuku and receive her guidance.

Despite the terrible experience today, it wasn’t the only thing that bothered Haruka’s mind.

Anticipation for doing theater and a strange feeling of elation spread through his heart.