The Guy Who Messed Up Is Gradually Doing His Best

The opening ceremony went smoothly. It’s nice that the principal’s and student council president’s speeches were short. The gym is cold, too.

I kept making eye contact with Ichinomiya-senpai who stood in front during the student council president’s speech.

It’s okay, I haven’t forgotten. After school, in the student council room, right?

Yes, I really owe a lot to Ichinomiya-senpai for the logo design. I don’t usually know how long it takes to complete, but it’s certain that she went to great lengths.

Moreover, it was decided that the payment could be made once the official invoice arrived, but I wanted to at least meet in person to properly express my gratitude.

Thanks to you, Manager Aikawa was really pleased, and Akinai-san, who is enthusiastic about merchandise sales, was also eager to make a prototype for now.

First, she said she would post it online and start taking reservations to see how it goes… but since there’s still no Armed Girls website, I wonder if she’ll use a shopping site instead.

“Taketo-kun, let’s go back.”

“Yeah.”

In situations like this, Saori puts on a brave front. As expected of the class representative. I’ll head back to the classroom too.

However, after this, we just have to return to our classrooms for homeroom, but since it’s been a while since I’ve been at school, everyone’s eyes are on me…

Since all of them are looking at me favorably, I’m trying not to pay attention, but there are some female students who even wave at me.

This is something that is prohibited because it causes a commotion, so unfortunately, they will probably end up in the student guidance room later.

Apologizing, I lightly bow my head, and quickly cross my index fingers to make a small X. I can only pray that the teacher hasn’t seen me.

Even if I make a mistake here, I must not wave back. If that happens, I’ll end up in the student guidance room too.

The teacher in the student guidance room is Katou-sensei. She is also the teacher in charge of the physical education classes. That Katou-sensei guides us to the student guidance room with a beaming smile.

Last time we just had tea together and talked a bit, but I wonder what will happen next… She only gently warned me to hold back next time, which actually made me more scared.

——Ah…

I found Saotome-senpai from the handmade shop Saotome on the way.

Saotome-senpai noticed me as she bowed deeply even though there were other students around.

But, I felt like her face looked a bit haggard.

Hmm, maybe sales aren’t increasing. As I thought, just a brief introduction in my video doesn’t have much of an effect…

Even though she makes such great accessories, alright, I should consult with Akinai-san later… to see if she can somehow turn it into one of the merchandise items.

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We returned to the classroom, but Saori, Nanako, Tsukune, and Sachiko were immediately called by the teacher and headed to the staff room. She says there’s a document to submit… I wonder what kind of document it is.

It seemed that other students were allowed to get ready to go home, but since there were no classes, I finished getting ready to go home quickly.

“Akinai-san.”

Since it’s just right, I think I’ll talk about the handmade accessories made by Saotome-senpai.

“I know! I know, I know, the Handmade Saotome.”

“Is that so?”

It’s a handmade accessory shop, right? It’s good, really good. I think it’s really great. It’s definitely a product I want to see in the Armed Girls merchandise lineup.

I was a bit surprised by her intense interest. Kumiyaji-san, Himana-san, and Kigaki-san, who were nearby, were also nodding as if they were hooked. Or rather, everyone in the class knows about it.

I see, maybe Saotome-senpai’s shop is quite famous at this school, and I just didn’t know about it. I mean, I wear a bracelet on my wrist as if it’s the most natural thing in the world, but what’s the school policy on that? I was thinking,

“You don’t need to worry.”

Soon, Mil-san taught me through telepathically. Mil-san is also well-versed in the school rules. That’s impressive.

“Thank you, Mil-san.”

Apparently, rings and bracelets worn for engagement or marriage are not a problem. Also, it seems that wristwatches are okay, but other accessories are not allowed.

Since it’s almost an all-girls school, I thought the rules around that would be lenient, but apparently not.

So, even though students know about Saotome-senpai’s shop, there might be few who actually buy (it doesn’t sell well)……

“But is it really okay? Saotome-senpai seems busy.”

——I think it’s probably because she’s making a product (a new release) that will sell well. Weren’t you working hard, Saotome-senpai?

“Yeah. Saotome-senpai’s doing great. That’s why I want you to sell the handmade accessories from Saotome-senpai as merchandise.”

“Because it’s popular, you want to say that now is the time to seize the opportunity. Taketo-kun understands quite well too. Sure, leave the negotiations to me later. I’ll make sure it’s a deal that won’t disadvantage Senpai either.”

Popularity? Ah, so the armed girls are gaining subscribers and becoming popular too. I’m embarrassed, so I won’t ask too deeply.

“Yeah. Thank you, Akinai-san.”

I’m glad. Everyone knew about Saotome-senpai’s shop, so the conversation went smoothly.

It seems that this person will tell Saori and the others who aren’t here later.

“I have just returned…”

“You were late.”

While I was talking with Akinai-san and the others about the merchandise, Saori and the others returned with tired expressions. Tsukune and Sachiko also said they were tired and immediately slumped over their desks.

“Are you tired too, Nanako?”

It’s rare to see a look of fatigue on Nanako’s face…

“Yeah.”

On her way back to her seat, for some reason, Nanako stuck to my back and then immediately sat down in her own seat. Soft, but what did she want? Replenishment? What is resupply?

“Oh, Nanako, that’s unfair…”

Saori was watching as she puffed her cheeks and easily explained it.

I see.

I’m wearing the ring because we got engaged. It seems they signed a pledge stating that they would immediately remove the ring if the engagement were to be broken. In front of the student council members and teachers. That’s tough.

The reason a man’s signature isn’t needed is that there are no men available to sign. It seems there isn’t even a space to fill it out. However, it seems that the name of the fiancé (male) needed to be filled in, so they wrote my name.

Then, Niiyama-sensei came into the classroom, and the homeroom before leaving started, but, hmm. Today, I keep making eye contact with Niiyama-sensei more than usual.

While I was wondering what was going on, the homeroom ended without any particularly important announcements, and it was time to go home.

I was concerned that Niiyama-sensei seemed to be troubled, but she left the classroom right away. The teacher always seems busy, doesn’t she?

“Go ahead.”

“Hmm. Waiting.”

I was planning to have everyone go to the office (the rented office) first, but then we decided to have lunch together along the way, so they ended up waiting in the classroom.

I just need to thank Ichinomiya-senpai, so it won’t take much time.

Thus, Akinai-san and Hinama-san. They immediately headed to Saotome-senpai’s place, and by the time I returned, they had already wrapped up the conversation.