Kurokawa Kirara

Yumina:
We may have won the first round, but that doesn't mean everyone knows who I am...

Ayumu:
Nobody really came to talk to us. I figured we'd be famous by now.

Kirara:
Hmph, that's not surprising. We might have beaten the odds, but the Library Committee wasn't exactly well known either.

Kirara:
It's only natural that a big organization like theirs has received much more attention.

Yumina:
We're back to square one... If only there was an easy way to victory.

Ayumu:
Oh, you're starting to think like me. That makes me happy, Yumina.

Yumina:
Hey, cut that out! I can't think like you, the stains would never wash out of my mind!

Ayumu:
You're making me sound like I'm curry udon juice...

Kirara:
Heh, no need to get anxious. There may not be an easy way out, but there is a way that has a high probability of success.

Kirara:
Make yourself stronger while making your enemy weaker. That should be the core of all our activities.

Yumina:
So basically we need to find out what their weakness is?

Kirara:
That's right. I'm counting on your efforts.

Ayumu:
It's going to be tough, though. Especially with that business with him being Tomori's brother...

[The door is thrown open dramatically by Ai]

Ayumu:
!!

Kirara:
...!?

Ai:
...

Ayumu:
...Are you a visitor?

Yumina:
Huh? Um, who are you?

Kirara:
...

Ai:
...

Kirara:
...This is the Debate Club. Do you need something?

Ai:
That is correct. I am here for a reason.

Yumina:
Wh-who are you? You know her, Kirara?

Ai:
I am Okitsu Ai, first year transfer student in Jinbu Academy. I've transferred in today.

Yumina:
A transfer student, now? And why did you come here so suddenly?

Ai:
I'm here to join the Debate Club. Okay?

Yumina:
??!?!?

Ayumu:
Uh, what...? You're joining just like that?

Ai:
That's right. I'm in the Debate Club as of today.

Ayumu:
Um, I don't think it's a done deal... Or is it? Kirara?

Kirara:
Don't ask me. I'm as surprised as you are.

Ai:
...Has there been some kind of mistake?

Kirara:
...Whatever. Do you have an application?

Ai:
Application...?

Kirara:
I'm talking about a document. Regulations dictate that you need one.

Ai:
A document...

Ai:
...!!

Yumina:
Y-you don't need to be that shocked.

Ai:
I forgot to get one from Kotonashi...!

Ayumu:
What, the principal? Why would you mention him without his title...?

Ai:
I'll go get one right away...!

Kirara:
...No, that's okay. I've got a form right here.

Kirara:
Are you sure you don't want to join on trial first? Joining a club on your first day seems very sudden.

Ai:
That's okay. I transferred here for this very purpose. Joining the Debate Club is my objective.

Kirara:
What...? What do you mean?

Ai:
...? Is there a problem?

Kirara:
You transferred to this school so you could join our club? You took the entrance exams and moved into a dorm just so you could join a club with only three members?

Yumina:
What? What? What's going on...?

Ayumu:
That's really fishy... Are you a spy from Sports Clubs United or something...?

Ai:
...

Ai:
...!!

Yumina:
Look, I told you not to be so shocked.

Ai:
I made a mistake. I transferred to this academy because of circumstances at home.

Ai:
I'm joining this club because I learned about the student council war, and I took an interest in the activities of Midorishita Yumina

Yumina:
What, me? You're telling me you're a fan!?

Yumina:
Awww, now I'm feeling all shy! Don't surprise me like that!

Ayumu:
...Please, Yumina. Don't actually buy her story.

Kirara:
...

Ai:
Is there something wrong?

Ayumu:
What do we do, chief?

Kirara:
Give me a minute, I need to think...

Yumina:
A new fan of mine is always welcome! Come now, take a seat, take a seat!

Ai:
I believe I will.

Kirara:
...

[Ai sits down next to Yumina and a few minutes pass while Kirara tries to decide what to do about all this.]

Ayumu:
Hey, chief... You usually make that evil face, but I bet you didn't see this coming.

Kirara:
...That's true. But it shouldn't be a problem... I think.

Ayumu:
Hm? You're being rather reserved, chief.

Kirara:
Of course I am. I never thought they'd mess with the club directly...

Ayumu:
Directly? What do you mean...

Kirara:
Found it. Here's an application for joining the club. If you want to join, just sign over here.

Ai:
Very well. Lend me a pen.

[Kirara ignores the question in favor of helping Ai do the paperwork, yes.]

Ai:
I've signed it. Now I'm a member of your club.

Kirara:
Formally speaking, you have to submit this to the teachers. But you can start your club activities today as far as I'm concerned.

Yumina:
We have a powerful ally now! Our numbers have increased by 30%!

Ai:
I wish to be by your side until you become the next student council president.

Ai:
Leader, Yumina, Ayumu. I look forward to working with you.

Ayumu:
...Hold it.

Ai:
Is something amiss?

Ayumu:
Yumina, fine. But how does a transfer student like you know my name?

Ai:
...

[Ai's eyes change from blue to red.]

Ai:
...!!

Yumina:
Whoa, her eyes! They look hostile!!

[her eyes change back to blue.]

Ai:
No, there's no problem. I investigated beforehand. I'm also a fan of yours, Akashima Ayumu.

Yumina:
Wait, you've got to be kidding! What's so great about a lazybag like him!?

Kirara:
Looks like you two are going to make a good pair...

Ai:
Once again, I am Okitsu Ai, first year student. I'm happy to have joined your club.

Ayumu:
Yeah, welcome to the club... Chief, how should we treat her? As an auxiliary, just like Naoto and Tomori?

Kirara:
Actually, no...

Ai:
No need for concern. My etheral abilities are on par with yours.

Yumina:
Your... ethereal abilities?

Kirara:
...She means the ability to interface with the system. In the context of our club, that would be her strength in battle.

Ai:
Exactly. Therefore, I can be of use in debate battles.

Ayumu:
So... She's a full member?

Kirara:
...Full members of the Debate Club are expected to partake in debate battles. Is that what you want, Okitsu?

Ai:
I think what I want isn't as relevant as what you want. Right now, your club lacks manpower.

[Ai takes a model gun out of her sleeve.]

Yumina:
What? Wait, are you trying to rob us or something!?

Ai:
This is my weapon, my mental focus.

[She closes her eyes, and her toy gun transforms into... her ethereal weapon, a double-barreled full-size handgun.]

Ayumu:
So that's your ethereal aptitude?

Ai:
No words or logic can stand against me. I excel at keeping my opponent under control.

Ai:
The Debate Club needs my bullets... This I know for a fact.

Kirara:
...

Yumina:
W-wow! The future looks a lot brighter now! I can tell you're not ordinary fan!

Yumina:
I'm going to really go for it now! This is a big chance!

Kirara:
True... It's just as you say.

Kirara:
I will accept you as a full member of the Debate Club. You will fight with us in the debate battles.

Ai:
Yes, that will be fine. I will do whatever is in my power as a full member.