"So, does anyone have anything they'd like to say?" Soon, the group arrived at a restaurant off-campus. After ordering, Yukino looked at everyone and initiated the conversation.
"Yukino-senpai, I think you already have something in mind. Why don't you share it first?" Seeing her expression, Takeru spoke up.
"Alright. Actually, I want to invite everyone to join the Service Club, a club I established," Yukino said seriously, looking at everyone.
"Eh? The Service Club?!" Hearing this, Yui and Umaru seemed to think of something and were visibly surprised. Hachiman and Yuta weren't faring much better.
"Those with excess, in a spirit of benevolence, give their excess to those in need. Extending a helping hand to those in trouble. That is the purpose of this club," Yukino quickly explained, seeing their obvious misunderstanding.
"I see... I don't really get it, but it sounds impressive!" Yui said, looking somewhat dazed.
"The current situation is somewhat similar. After all, we were told the world is undergoing a great change. So, I hope we can unite as much as possible. Whether we encounter problems or others do, we should try to lend a hand," Yukino stated earnestly.
Takeru looked at Yukino with surprise. He hadn't expected her to be concerned about others beyond her own family now.
"If that's the case, shouldn't it be called the Far East Magic Society instead?" Rikka raised her hand and declared.
"..." Hearing her words, everyone fell into silence.
"While we can investigate such matters, we don't need such a conspicuous club name," Takeru said with a light sigh after hearing Rikka.
"I think the Service Club is quite good too," Umaru chimed in with an awkward smile.
"So, what does everyone think? The Service Club is already established, and currently, I'm the only member. You all just need to join," Yukino said, ignoring Rikka's suggestion and looking at the group.
"I don't have any objections to that," Takeru said after a moment's thought.
Since they were in high school, club activities were inevitable. Joining a club with these people was better than joining a completely unfamiliar one with strangers.
"That's amazing! One person can start a club?" Yui exclaimed, looking at Yukino in awe.
Umaru and Yuta were also somewhat surprised.
"I assume no one has any objections?" Yukino felt a bit tired seeing Yui fixating on the odd detail again.
"I agree," Umaru nodded with a smile. She had initially planned to join the 'go-home club', but given the circumstances, she naturally wouldn't refuse.
Her brother and Yui's sister weren't at this school, but since everyone else was here, she wouldn't separate from the group.
"Good. Then everyone, please fill out these membership application forms. I'll submit them to the responsible teacher tomorrow," Yukino said, producing papers and handing them to everyone, clearly prepared in advance.
Seeing this, Takeru had nothing more to say. He took a form and filled it out. Joining didn't necessarily mean he had to attend every activity if something came up.
"One more thing. Does anyone have thoughts about the next session in nine days?" Yukino continued after seeing everyone start filling out the forms.
"While I'm not certain, if we are forcibly taken away right at 9:00 p.m., then perhaps we should all find a hidden location beforehand," Takeru suggested after some thought.
"I was thinking the same. Since we don't know how long we'll be gone, it would be better to inform our families and leave home ahead of time," Yukino agreed, nodding.
"Then, should we try to choose the same world next time?" Yui asked hopefully.
"We can try, but it might not go as we wish," Takeru said after considering her words.
"How so?" Yukino asked, looking at Takeru curiously.
Not just Yukino, the others also turned their attention to Takeru.
"How so? Because it's highly likely the world choices offered next time will be completely different. Even if they are the same, we might not be assigned together," Takeru explained calmly.
It was even possible they'd be forcibly sent to a specific world with no preparation time, or even placed in opposing factions.
Of course, these were just possibilities. Takeru wasn't sure, and to avoid unnecessary worry, he didn't elaborate further.
"I see. That's true. Like this time, even though we chose the same instance, we were split into two groups," Yukino fell silent upon hearing this.
"So, I hope everyone understands that in that place, you can't always rely on others. Your own strength is most important. Of course, if we are assigned together, cooperation is certainly possible," Takeru said earnestly.
"Indeed," Umaru nodded seriously.
"One last point. It seems items not verified by the Reincarnation Space can't be taken into the instance worlds. It's best to be mentally prepared for the worst in that regard," Takeru added after another moment of thought.
"Eh? Is that so?" Yui looked at Takeru in shock.
"That's my speculation. Since things from that world can't be brought back, it stands to reason things from this world might not be taken over. However, since the last world was a game, I'm not entirely sure."
"But when you have the chance, you could try storing some supplies. We might end up in a world severely lacking resources next time," Takeru could only offer his advice to the group.
"I understand," Everyone said after a moment's pause, nodding quickly.