My 2D anime story

At the end of the school day at Sobu High, students who weren't part of any clubs had already left early.

Those who participated in club activities were either in their respective clubrooms or engaged in activities elsewhere.

After packing up his commuter bag, Su Yu looked at the three girls.

They had already gathered their belongings and were smiling at him expectantly.

"Let's go."

Su Yu directed his words at Yui Yuigahama before heading toward the classroom door.

Yui's face turned slightly red as she grabbed her two friends and quickly followed after him.

Some of their classmates had already noticed the subtle shift in the dynamic between Su Yu and Yui, but aside from a few glances, they didn't seem particularly interested.

The four of them made their way downstairs toward the shoe lockers.

As soon as they arrived, Su Yu immediately spotted Yukino Yukinoshita standing there, waiting.

He came to a stop.

"Sorry, I forgot to mention—I also invited my club president, Yukinoshita-san," he turned to inform the three girls behind him.

The three of them were momentarily taken aback.

Then, Hina Ebina grinned.

"Su Yu-kun, Yukinoshita-san actually accepted your invitation? Could it be that you two are…"

"Hina-san, no need to speculate. Yukinoshita-san's favorability toward me is practically zero." Su Yu shook his head.

"Su Yu-kun…"

Yui Yuigahama immediately thought of Haruno Yukinoshita.

"What's wrong?" Su Yu looked at her.

"N-nothing…"

Naturally, Yui couldn't bring up Haruno in front of Yumiko Miura.

"Su Yu-kun, let's go. Yukinoshita-san is waiting for us," Yumiko reminded him.

Hearing this, Su Yu turned back around.

Yukino had already changed into her outdoor shoes.

Su Yu walked toward her, the three girls trailing behind him.

Just as he was about to introduce them—

"Yuigahama-san, hello," Yukino spoke first.

"Huh?" Yui was caught off guard.

"Su Yu-kun wanted to invite you to the Service Club and asked for my opinion. I didn't see a problem with it, so if you'd like to join, you're more than welcome." Yukino said softly.

"I… I can join?" Yui glanced at Su Yu before turning back to Yukino.

"I know he's pursuing you. This man occasionally sneaks glances at me in the clubroom. If you're there, he probably won't anymore." Yukino said with a subtle smile.

"Yukinoshita-san, please don't spread false accusations. I admire you; I don't sneak glances at you." Su Yu corrected her.

Yukino pretended not to hear him and continued looking at Yui.

Yui glanced at Su Yu and suddenly thought—if he and Yukino spent a lot of time together in the club, wouldn't that naturally bring them closer?

That thought made up her mind.

"I'd like to join the Service Club, Yukinoshita-san. Please take care of me from now on."

"Come to the clubroom tomorrow at noon to fill out the application," Yukino replied.

Yui nodded.

"Hina-san, has Su Yu-kun ever done anything inappropriate to Yukinoshita-san in the clubroom besides sneaking glances at her?" Hina Ebina asked curiously.

"Hina-san, do you have a grudge against me?" Su Yu looked exasperated.

"I'm just curious. Pure curiosity," Hina adjusted her glasses with a smirk.

"This man wouldn't have the guts," Yukino flicked her hair back before turning and walking toward the school gates.

"Su Yu-kun, Yukinoshita-san just called you a coward. Aren't you mad?" Hina teased.

"Hina-san, I'll make a special extra-spicy serving of barbecue just for you." Su Yu smirked before walking ahead.

Hina chuckled but didn't argue.

Yumiko glanced at her.

"Let's go," Yui said, pulling her friends along as they followed Su Yu.

On the Way to Su Yu's Home

They stopped by a convenience store for a few minutes, where Su Yu bought some soft drinks and beverages.

The four girls waited for him outside.

When Yui saw Su Yu walk out, she hesitated before stepping forward.

"I-I can carry your bag for you…" she mumbled.

"That'd be helpful."

Su Yu didn't refuse. The drinks were indeed quite heavy.

Yui took his commuter bag, then turned to see her two friends grinning at her. Her face immediately turned bright red, and she lowered her head shyly.

Seeing her reaction, Yukino suddenly recalled Su Yu's words from that morning.

Yui's bashful expression was, indeed, very cute.

They continued walking until they reached Sakurasou.

It was only then that Yukino learned that Shizuka Hiratsuka had moved in here.

She hadn't been at school today, likely because she had drunk too much the night before and wasn't in good condition.

When Su Yu opened the front gate, the first thing he saw was Hiratsuka, who was hanging up laundry.

"Shizuka-sensei, could I borrow your grill and skewers?" Su Yu asked.

"Of course. Yukinoshita, what are you doing here with Su Yu-kun?" Hiratsuka asked, intrigued.

"This man needed a favor from me, so I accepted his invitation," Yukino replied.

"You two became friends so quickly?" Hiratsuka knew that Su Yu was part of the Service Club.

"We're not friends—just acquaintances," Yukino corrected.

"I think you could become friends. Your sister was here last night, too. This morning, she even praised Su Yu-kun and said she wouldn't mind if you two became friends," Hiratsuka added with a grin.

Yukino paused slightly.

Meanwhile, Su Yu came back from the kitchen with some skewers and handed Yui his room key.

"You guys can wait in my room. I need to go to the supermarket for some meat and vegetables."

"I'll go with you," Yui quickly offered.

"Alright, let's go together." Su Yu nodded and passed the key to Hina.

"Yui, come back early~" Hina teased.

Yui blushed and lowered her head.

"Can I come along? I have some things I'd like to ask you," Yukino said, looking at Su Yu.

"No problem. In fact, there are some things Yui and I want to tell you as well," Su Yu hesitated before agreeing.

Hearing that, Yui recalled last night's events, as well as the situation between Hayama and Yumiko.

They were things Yukino should know about.

Yukino placed her commuter bag on a table in the courtyard and joined the two of them as they headed out.

Hina watched the three of them leave.

"I have a feeling that Yui and Yukinoshita-san's relationship might get complicated because of Su Yu-kun."

"What do you think of Su Yu-kun?" Yumiko asked, looking at her.

"Me? I think he'd make a good friend. You know I'm not interested in dating," Hina replied with a soft chuckle.

Yumiko didn't press further. She knew Hina wasn't interested in romance.

But love wasn't something one could control.

Sometimes, falling for someone happened in just a single moment.

Notes-Read advanced chapters in patreon.com/Shadow_D_X