I’m Not Doing This With A Friend Chapter 62.2

 

When a student signs up for a month-long program, they are immediately eligible to take classes at any grade level.

 

They could go to any class they wanted and when they wanted.

 

Students could take classes and then take their graduation exams whenever they wanted.

 

They could even skip classes and take the exit exam right away.

 

However, the graduation exams for the monthly program were much more difficult than the regular graduation exams.

 

Also, once you applied, you had to stay as a full-time student for at least a year.

 

This meant that you either graduated or stayed on for a year.

 

So, even the best students usually followed the normal course of education and didn’t take risks like Fjord.

 

“There’s not much of a reason.” (Fjord)

 

Fjord pulled up the corners of his lips. Both corners of his lips twitched as they rose.

 

It was a smile that was obviously forced.

 

The look on Fjord’s face gave me some idea of the situation.

 

He’s going to graduate early, in January, and he’s desperate to do it quickly.

 

He said he didn’t get along with his brother. Something must have happened to him.

 

“Fjord. Do you realize that it’s not convincing when you say things like that with a story behind it? I don’t want you to make impulsive choices.” (Leen)

 

“It’s not an impulsive choice. I just thought it was a waste of time.”

 

I held back my words.

 

He was growing impatient. Whatever I had to say would fall on deaf ears.

 

“What about clubs?” (Leen)

 

As a monthly student, after-school activities don’t count toward your grade. They could participate if they wanted to, but they usually didn’t.

 

I didn’t see the point in putting in the time if it didn’t count towards my grade.

 

But I suspected that sneaky Fjord would stay in the club.

 

Our club didn’t really do anything, so he didn’t have to go out of his way…

 

“That’s why I tried to tell you when you two were together. I’m sorry, but I think I need to leave the club to focus on my graduation exams.”

 

That was a complete rejection.

 

“I won’t put any pressure on you. Can you at least stay in the club in name only?”

 

“I’m sorry I didn’t give you the answer you wanted.”

Fjord gave me a better-looking smile.

 

I glanced over at Carson, who was staring at Fjord with a more stern face than I’d expected.

 

“Just don’t make decisions you’ll regret.” (Leen)

 

Fjord laughed weakly at the short, simple words.

 

“I don’t regret joining the club.”

 

It was a lie. His eyes were full of regret.

 

“That’s not what I mean, an early graduation. Make a choice you won’t regret.” (Leen)

 

“…Yes.”

 

With that, Fjord strode out of the clubroom as if he’d said all that needed to be said.

 

With Carson and the rest of the club, I spoke up, “If Fjord can’t make it, we’ll have to find someone else. Three is the minimum for the club.”

 

“Maybe we should change the name of the club.”

 

Oh…

 

My eyes widened at the words.

 

Fjord wasn’t in our club anymore, so we shouldn’t have a club name with his name in it.

 

My lips parted, “I guess we should.”

 

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As I left the clubroom and headed back to my dorm, I ran into Kun.

 

I asked him what he was planning to do about the new club, and he told me that he already had a club he was going to join.

 

When I asked him which one, he blushed uncharacteristically and said it was a secret.

 

He said it was a newly opened club. I realized that it wasn’t a very respectable club.

 

I entered the dormitory feeling relieved, and Dobby came running out panting from inside.

 

Immediately hugging him, I let out a soft laugh.

 

“I didn’t realize you were waiting for me inside.”

 

I was petting Dobby when Jane explained.

 

“Dobby flew in and scratched the window, so I opened it for him. You’re not upset, are you?”

 

“No offense, but we’ll have to train him not to fly in here before he’s an adult.” (Leen)

 

Dobby was not meant to be seen by others.

 

When it was small, it could be mistaken for a large bird.

 

But now, even from a distance, you could tell it was no ordinary bird. I had to be careful.

 

As I walked inside with Dobby in my arms, Jane, who was sewing on a garment, glanced up at me.

 

“…Leen, what happened to you?”

 

Surprisingly, she had gauged my mood in an instant.

 

How did she know that?

 

Quickly, I looked at my face. I was definitely smiling.

 

Jane smirked and waved her hand, “You’re all about the vibe, darling, not the face. What’s the matter?”

 

“Actually…” (Leen)

 

I told her what Fjord had declared he was going to do.

 

I felt a little better after telling Jane. It was comforting to have a friend I could confide in.

 

“I see, it’s complicated. We need to find new members for the club.”

 

“I’m more worried about Fjord than the club’s survival. I don’t know if I should stop him or not.” (Leen)

 

“Why? Did he seem like he was being forced to do it?”

 

“It seemed more like an impulsive choice, like he was pushed into something.” (Leen)

 

“Then shouldn’t we stop him?”

 

Jane narrowed her eyes and wore a worried expression.

 

“Because I got the feeling that no matter how much I tried to talk him out of it, he wouldn’t listen.” (Leen)

 

“Hmm. That’s difficult.”

 

Talking to Jane made me suddenly grateful that she was my friend.

 

“I’m glad I have you.” (Leen)

 

“Suddenly?”

 

Jane blinked rapidly, as if embarrassed.

 

“I’m suddenly glad you’re my friend.” (Leen)

 

“…Don’t you think you’re putting too much faith in me?”

 

“Then who do I trust?” (Leen)

 

She gave me an awkward smile, inclining her head at an angle as if to say something strange.

 

“Leen, actually…”