My deskmate is actually my yandere reader.

"Isn't it Kurose who's harassing Shiraishi?"

Naturally, a burst of teasing laughter and whistles rang out in the classroom.

Teenagers are just that bored.

They would greet men and women who showed special affection with laughter and whistles as a blessing.

Seeing that the two of them immediately sat down and stopped exchanging glances, Koji's expression softened slightly.

"If you have something to say, say it after class. This is a one-time exception."

After that, Kurose Izumi and Shiraishi Chire both finished their lessons obediently and did not interact with each other again.

After class ended and Komi Megumi left the classroom, Shiraishi Chiren turned around and looked quietly at Kurose Izumi with her clear and innocent eyes.

Seeing this, Kurose Izumi scratched his head, looking troubled: "Um... this is Shinbu's private matter, I can't talk about it."

"Okay, fine." Shiraishi Chiren nodded, not pressing for details.

Since Kurose won't say anything, she'll investigate herself.

She originally wanted to save herself some trouble and learned about it from Kurose Izumi.

At that moment, Hirasawa Masatake stepped forward and interrupted their conversation: "Izumi, it's okay to tell the squad leader."

He had just overheard their conversation.

"This……"

Upon hearing this, Kurose Izumi glanced at Hirasawa Shinbu and noticed that his expression was quite calm.

So, as if giving up, he explained the whole story to Shiraishi Chiren.

"Is that so..."

After listening quietly, Shiraishi Chiren rested her chin on her hand and fell into deep thought.

If that's the case, then it won't affect the plan.

However, she could go along with it and help investigate Kurosaki Tetsuya, so that Kurose Izumi would feel grateful to her.

"Well, this is Zhenwu's private matter, and it's not something I'd like to talk about, so I've been keeping it from you."

"It's okay, I understand."

Chiharu Shiraishi shook her head, smiled slightly, and then said, "If this matter is also troubling you, Kurose-san, I can help, you know?"

43. Kurose Izumi's special talents in certain areas

Upon hearing this, Izumi Kurose and Masato Hirasawa reacted differently.

'That Izumi kid is really lucky...'

Hirasawa Masatake glanced at Kurose Izumi, who looked slightly flustered, with a strange expression, and thought to himself.

What Shiraishi Chiren meant was—I only want to help you, Kurose Izumi, right?

He felt no envy or jealousy, but was genuinely happy for his good brother.

"No, no, no! How could I trouble you like this!" Kurose Izumi quickly waved her hand. "I've already received so much help from you all this time, I'm really sorry!"

"All along?" Hirasawa Mabu muttered to himself in confusion, sensing something unusual.

"It's nothing, it's what I should do. If Kurose-kun ever needs me, I'll keep an eye out for him."

"So... well, if you have time, Shiraishi-kun, then I'll trouble you."

In the end, Izumi Kurose still asked Chire Shiraishi for help with the investigation.

“Yes, leave it to me.” Shiraishi Chiren nodded and smiled.

Hirasawa Shinbu, standing to the side, glanced at Shiraishi Chiren, then at Kurose Izumi, his gaze carrying a meaningful meaning.

He reached out and patted Kurose Izumi hard on the shoulder, then pulled him close.

Then, in a voice only the two of them could hear, he whispered, "Quan, the class monitor seems to have a crush on you. You better seize the opportunity!"

"Don't, don't talk nonsense! What do you mean you're interested in me!" Kurose Izumi said, quickly turning back to look at Shiraishi Chiren.

"Ok?"

The other person simply tilted their head slightly, seemingly not understanding why Kurose Izumi would suddenly turn around and look at her.

"She definitely has feelings for you! Remember when she was in the first year of high school, did she get close to anyone?"

"That doesn't prove anything. We're just friends."

"you--"

Seemingly angered by Kurose Izumi, Hirasawa Mabu stammered for a long time, unable to utter a complete sentence.

After a long pause, he gritted his teeth and said with exasperation, "You're so shrewd when it comes to other people's business, but when it comes to you, you're like an idiot?"

"...Isn't this a little embarrassing?" Kurose Izumi said hesitantly after a moment of silence.

"..."

Hirasawa Shinbu remained silent.

"nausea!"

Suddenly, he uttered a low rebuke, then released Kurose Izumi, his body involuntarily shivering.

You're the disgusting one!

Kurose Izumi muttered something in dissatisfaction and returned to her seat.

Just then, the school bell rang, and the teacher walked in through the door.

Upon seeing this, Hirasawa Shinbu quickly returned to his seat.

The morning classes went on one after another, and soon it was lunchtime.

As soon as the last class ended, Hirasawa Shinbu ran away again, claiming that he suddenly had a stomachache.

then……

Kurose Izumi and Shiraishi Chiren went to the cafeteria for lunch again!

"Kurose-san, could you help me hand out some club flyers later?"

"Sure, just leave it to me."

The club they created has been approved and is named the "Anime and Game Production Department".

Abbreviation: Dynamics Research Department.

Their club activity is creating gal games, so the club name needs to be relevant.

However, since clubs like the Game Club, Anime Club, and Gal/Ga Club already exist, it can only be called the Anime Research Club.

The specific start time for the club activities is next Monday.

Today is Friday, a day for promotion and preparation.

After lunch, Kurose Izumi and Shiraishi Chire returned to the classroom, took out flyers and posters, and parted ways at the classroom door.

Shiraishi Chiren went to post posters on the bulletin boards on every floor and in the school's dedicated club bulletin boards.

Kurose Izumi stood in the courtyard, shouting in embarrassment, "Everyone! Look at me! Look at me!"

"A new club, the Animation Research Department, is being established. Its activities involve researching anime and manga adaptations. Interested students are welcome to check it out!"

Please come and see!

Honestly, standing here shouting these slogans and handing out flyers to people along the way is so shameful I feel like dying!

Kurose Izumi blushed as she endured the strange looks and low sneers from her classmates, and tried to leave several times.

But every time, he would think about why he was standing there advocating and shouting.

Isn't it because Shiraishi Chiren wanted to help her and had been running around all this time?

If that's the case, wouldn't it be unfair to Shiraishi Chiren if he just left like that?

"Please make sure everyone comes and see this!"

Finally, as lunch break was about to end, Kurose Izumi's voice was hoarse from shouting, and she had only managed to hand out a few flyers.

And it's the kind of thing where they take pity on him, accept it on the surface, and then throw it in the trash!

"This is really difficult. I'll try again after school..."

Kurose Izumi sighed, wiped the sweat from his brow with his sleeve, and walked towards the teaching building.

After school, stand at the school gate and wait for those going home to hand out flyers; this should be quite effective.

'Sigh, I haven't really thought about who could be the illustrator yet...'

As he entered the teaching building, Kurose Izumi couldn't help but have some doubts.

Chire Shiraishi says she knows about computers and music, but she doesn't seem to have mentioned painting.

Kurose Izumi herself doesn't have any skills other than writing novels.

However, he does have some special talents.

—It refers to exceptionally long legs, don't get the wrong idea.

—And don't even think about the third one, which is your legs!

As she climbed the stairs, Izumi Kurose pondered whether anyone would join the animation research team or become an illustrator.

He didn't notice the slightly hurried footsteps coming from above.

"Clap clap clap..."

The footsteps grew closer until they reached us—around the corner!

As Kurose Izumi walked around the corner with her head down, she suddenly felt as if she had bumped into something. A sharp pain shot through her forehead, followed by a dizzying sensation!

"Ouch~~~"

With a sharp cry, Kurose Izumi fell backward, her head making a loud thud as it hit the ground!