The assembly hall that James mentions is the research club's sorority room. Established 4 years ago, consists of James, Anthony, William, Carol and Alan as President. A year ago all members withdrew from membership and the room was abandoned, leaving its status as a club school in a vacuum. At that time Sihan joined and became the last remaining member. He did not want the name of the club to disappear or be abolished by the school, during that time Sihan only included his name in the club but never actively carried out activities or recruited new members.
When James mentioned the matter to Anthony earlier, after school Sihan decided to go to see the club room where he almost never set foot there. But apparently it wasn't just him who was there.
“You! What are you doing here?” Who would have thought that the arrival of Sihan to the club room made him get involved with Elyn, the transfer student who was looking for trouble with Anthony this lunch break.
Elyn is also surprised to meet Anthony’s henchman in an unexpected place. “Class president?”
Right. In addition to being part of the Anthony gang, Sihan also served as the chief of his class.
“I'm going to the research club. And yourself, are you a member of the research club?” There is no answer from him even Elyn waits. “Um. Can you accept my registration?"
“The research Club is just a sorority club, you have to find another club!” Sihan firmly rejected Elyn's membership.
“You mean? What's the difference anyway, it's all just a club?” What now, Elyn feels Sihan is just looking for an excuse not to accept her. “Try to explain so that I understand!"
Elyn felt that she was being lied to by Sihan who clearly showed his dislike. On the side, Sihan felt no need to make it difficult for himself to explain about the club or deal with a new face, surely he did not want her to join the club.
“Different from the management system. The most obvious difference is the number of members. Usually a club is a group of only a few people and their club activities revolve around their interests. While the Core club consists of many people with vision and mission and the composition of the board and people in charge, including coaches.” Examples of core clubs are mostly in the areas of talent, academy and sport. Activities surrounding the research club while members are still active are only one thing, doing what they find interesting.
“In other words, the club is still part of the school club. So, I will stay in this club.” Elyn has absolutely no intention of retreating from her goal. Remember, Elyn's goal is to be a shadowy member who just wants to hitchhike by name. That is why the research club is suited by her criteria, and was the best choice.
“We do not accept new members!” Sihan does not want to lose an argument.
“What do you mean by US? It's just you and me here.” Elyn's response was astute.
While Sihan looks clumsy, Elyn's words hit the mark because he is the only Research club member left at the moment.
“A-anyway since this is just a Club Association, I can't accept you." Because from the bottom of his heart, Sihan felt that he had no right to decide whether someone could join the club or not. “What are you waiting for? Get out of here.”
With a slightly rude attitude Sihan seemed to expel Elyn.
“No! For me the club association is enough, it fits perfectly as I want.” Elyn insisted.
“What did you expect to join this inactive club?" Sihan starts feeling there is something suspicious of Elyn's motives for choosing a club from the many one at school.
The more attention Elyn could not think. “If you understand the school rules so well and are so concerned with obeying the law, why do you let Anthony do as she pleases.” Elyn's almost faint mumbling sounded to Sihan.
“I can hear you, say once again clearly what you are trying to say!”
It remains only to wait for the time when their situation turns into a dispute. It was the same atmosphere of tension as Anthony and Elyn's situation this afternoon in the canteen. Sihan refrained considering that his opponent was physically weaker than him. “Forget it, find another club.” Sihan leaves the club, leaving Elyn alone.
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Elyn never gave up, for several days at school she chased and followed Sihan in between free time. Urged the class leader as well as members of the research club to receive the club registration form. And Sihan tried his best to avoid Elyn's presence by being cold in public. The combination of the two indirectly attracts the attention of people around. Especially Carol's attention when she heard the name of the research club mentioned.
“You're really annoying, stop following!" Sihan almost snapped.
“Talk for yourself. So do not be stubborn. Accept me as a member of the research club and then the problem is solved, easy right!” Elyn's response was equally harsh.
They argue in class, Carol who was reading a book looked at Sihan. As Sihan stared back at her, the blonde girl left her seat walking outside the classroom.
Sihan turned to look at Elyn. "You―" his hands clenched in emotion. “You better stop all this now!”
Vivian was surprised when she entered the class to see Sihan who looked very angry leaving Elyn after finished talking. “What is it? Something happened?" Ask her to Elyn.
“It's nothing." Said Elyn faintly.
“Tell me, something happened?”
The form that Elyn was holding attracted her attention. Vivian took the piece of paper from Elyn's hand, read what was written on it. “Are you going to join the research club?” Suddenly Vivian is enthusiastic about finding interesting things.
“I can't, Sihan won't accept me." Elyn replied, the more she thought about it the more irritated her.
“Hmm, is that so?” Vivian thinks. “Why don't you give your membership form to the person in charge of the club?”
“There is such a way?” Elyn never tried to find another way, it did not occur to her.
“Yes, of course. Wait, let me remember who the teacher in charge of the research club is...” If the memory of Vivian is not confused. “Mr. Alex, our math teacher. You can go to the teacher's room.”
"Mr. Alex... Thanks for the information.”
It's not that Elyn doesn't remember Vivian's advice telling her not to say sorry or thank you so easily. Just thinks she should be grateful for something she regrets should still be said to.
Without wasting time Elyn headed to the teacher's room, although the bell had not yet rang but there was not much time left before entering the break. The point is that even if she goes now, it won't be a problem because it's about time for lunch break. Luckily Mr. Alex was at his desk.
“Good afternoon sir, I'm Evelyn the 2nd year from Class 2.” Soon introduced herself.
Alex was busy looking around his desk when she greeted him and only saw her briefly. "Yes? Can I help you?”
“I would like to submit my club registration form.” Elyn showed him the paper sheet of the form even though it didn't get Alex's attention.
"Club? Which club?" The math teacher asked back.
“I want to go to the research club.”
Elyn began to doubt, maybe the information from Vivian was wrong. Because from what it sounds, Mr. Alex is a little surprised she is looking for him to discuss the club.
"Pardon? What club do you mean?” Alex asked Elyn to repeat her words.
“Research Club Sir, I hear you as the person in charge.” Elyn gave a more detailed explanation.
“Aah! Yeah-yeah.... "Alex's response was flat, indifferent.
“Yes sir?”
“OH, hm. Just put it on my desk. I need to meet Mr. Principal now. Okay? hm–Evelyn. I have to leave immediately." Alex hurried to leave the teacher's room.
Elyn didn't want to take a long there, at least the goal of submitting the club form had been completed. So she did as Alex asked, placing the club form on the desk.
When get home, mother is usually still at the store, but today she went home before Elyn got home. Even the housework that was neglected because Elyn was always procrastinating, her mother had already done it, making Elyn feel guilty. “You've come home? How's school?” mother welcomed the arrival of her daughter with a warm smile. “Good. Everything's fine...” "But," mother approached, wanting to observe Elyn's face more clearly. “You look very tired, dear..." Worried mom. Elyn never told mother that to reach school she had to walk and the same way back home, from school to highway before taking public transportation. “It's Okay Mom, really! I've only been exercising a little lately to get fit.” “Then you must feel hungry, we eat together... Mom bought some of your favorite foods.” On the table there is already a package of food that mom left to warm for Elyn. “Mom is the best!” Elyn's spirit immediately filled up hearing her favorite food. Mother gently stroked Elyn's hair,
Elyn was very, very late arriving at the store from the time she promised Mom. Indeed, road accidents that make road traffic jams are not included in the calculation by her, the flow of crowded traffic at the weekend also Elyn missed to calculate. Arriving at the store the opening ceremony is over, now in the store there are only ordinary customers without invited guests. “Oh dear, why did you come so long... Our important guest is already back home.” Mom regrets Elyn's delay in their important day. “Uh, I’m sorry Mom. But a guest? who?" Asked Elyn confused, because mom just asked her to come , not to meet someone. “Of course I want to introduce you to aunt Jean, she is waiting and eager to see you but since they are busy people can't linger here.” Mom answered Elyn's questions quickly and concisely but forgot the most important part. "Who is Aunt Jean?” The new foreign name Elyn heard from all mom's acquaintances. “Ah, right. I never told you, did I? Aunt Jean and her husband we
It is still from the Bhennika residence where the four friends live. This elite area of 3000 Ha adopts the concept of city and nature, equipped with countless luxury facilities. The family of Anthony, William and James had lived there long before they were born, only Carol joined just before entering kindergarten. During that time, they also knew each other very well. William returned to the study chair to face the book he was studying earlier before the intrusion of James's presence in his room. James relaxed as he lazed on the bed of the owner of the room who seemed not to mind or may not care about what happened to his resting place. “Will, you should do outdoor activities more often. Even at school, your job is just to lock yourself in the student council room, right?"James guessed that even without William's confession, he knew the right answer. “Leave me alone, I'm comfortable with what I'm doing.” Nowadays with the help of technology, staying still in the room anyone can d
SOPA school has a large and fairly complete library facility with a collection of books ranging from hundreds of thousands of reference books, science books, story books, newspapers, magazines, various articles, props to audio-visual materials. Elyn visits the school library to catch up on her subject matter. She realized had difficulty following the material in some subjects. There is no doubt indeed about the credibility of elite schools. The average score of all students is fairly high, so the standard passing score decided by the school is +B. On the last test Elyn got a B, if continued like this Elyn's value could fall to -C. It remains only to wait for the destruction of Elyn to repeat all the subjects. Until Mom knew this thing would definitely be very sad and disappointing, she did not want it to happen. “You want to borrow all those books?" Vivian wonders look at the bookshelf that Elyn is holding up. “Wait, I feel like even all these books are not enough.” Elyn began to sh
Still with the marathon study system that Elyn did, the exam day was less than two weeks away. But bad news came from Sihan about the club association. Elyn's request to join the club was approved by the teacher in charge, Mr. Alex, and because of that this time Elyn got terrorized. “Don’t think that because of exam reasons you can be absent from club activities." Sihan handed the club activity sheet to Elyn. he didn't think at all that stubborn girl would hand over her membership form directly to the person in charge. Now that the form has been processed, Elyn is officially a member of the research club. “Why? Why do clubs that are reportedly vacuum suddenly have a schedule of activities?” Elyn muttered surprised to see the contents of a piece of paper in hand. Sihan sneered at Elyn's unrest that could still be heard clearly. “That's because you're a member. So far, only one member is me, what can be done with a one-man club. Now the story changes because of your presence!” Siha
One day, James must go far away from the club, for personal reasons. Leave his position, willing or not. Sihan was confused to explain the club's situation to James himself. Where or how to start. Since James wasn't in school until recently, he didn't know what had happened at school during the year, at the club or with his friends. “Now tell me, is the dissolution true?"James didn't understand why Sihan took him so far just to talk, but because what James wanted to know was the truth, he patiently followed him. “You didn't hear it from William or Anthony?” Sihan even asked questions. “What about them?" James getting confused. "It was Anthony who asked William to dissolve the club and William took care of the request to the school.” Sihan is telling the truth. “What! But why?" His own friends whom he trusted so much did this to the club they had looked after since long and founded together. Sihan did not know the reason behind the dissolution of the club, and also couldn't give
According to James' words, four friends started a project to form a club. Proposals are prepared with great care and maturity, ranging from the name of the club to the goal that can convince the school. The task of making the proposal was Carol's responsibility, although other friends contributed some ideas. Or they keep exchanging ideas because somehow all want their proposals to be approved. But on the first try, they received a rejection from the school. They are in critical condition. "Anth, we can't waste any more time. If we continue to delay, our plans will not be realized." Said James. "Let me use my way, then it will be done faster―” “Not James!” Push Anthony firmly. “I want us to achieve our goals purely on our own merits. Don't ever do that, I don't agree." He wanted this to be their first achievement in junior high, with no back roads and purely the result of their efforts together. "He right, I'll try to put it together again. This time I'll make it better than ever."
Somewhere in the corner of the school. After the lesson Anthony was alone in his favorite place, grassy hill, which is not far from the school building. The school area looked deserted with only a few students there. There wasn't anything special he was doing, just spending time in long solitude. When got there, Anthony forgot the time. One of the reasons is because the area is quiet and supplies cool air from the shady trees around. Someone came to join Anthony. Without caring about the others, his steady steps walked straight towards Anthony who was lying lazily in the shade under the shadow of a shady tree. The newly joined young man deliberately harassed Anthony, making his nap time disturbed. ”Who― " an almost enraged Anthony was ready to lash out at the offender who had dared to disturb his nap. But the perpetrator even showed off his neat teeth with a horse smile. Anthony's anger instantly disappeared when saw a familiar face and was too lazy to serve this one person. Not g