The [Oolong Tea Research Club], which had terrified so many other clubs, was actually teetering on the brink of dissolution. The reason was: "The club's activity funds ran dry a week ago..."
Sogo Doma: "???"
What the hell did that have to do with him?
"But it wasn't our fault..." Fujigami said. "We were only trying to meet the members' demands. To recruit members from the former soccer club, we bought a whole bunch of soccer balls. Then there were the baseball club, music club, calligraphy club..."
"Hold it!" As the other party started listing them one by one, Sogo Doma said, "The things you mentioned..."
But before he could finish, Fujigami said, "Weren't those all Master's wishes?"
"???"
"Didn't Master tell us to bring people in? One spreads to ten, ten spread to a hundred..." Fujigami explained.
Sogo Doma: "..."
Don't be ridiculous. He meant that if everyone just went along with it, things wouldn't be awkward! Wait, had these guys misunderstood him?
Sure enough, Fujigami continued, "Under Master's guidance, the [Oolong Tea Research Club] has become the largest club in Toyogasaki. In terms of membership alone, I believe there isn't another club in all of Toyogasaki with more people than us!"
Sogo Doma: "..."
Ah... this...
"Except..." Fujigami went on, "because we have so many members, the [Oolong Tea Research Club]'s funds quickly became stretched thin..."
"I don't have any money!" Sogo Doma realized the key issue.
"Huh?" Fujigami froze. "What are you talking about, Master?"
"Didn't you say you were short on money?" Sogo Doma sneered. "Heh, are you expecting me to support you?"
"How could that be!?" Fujigami said. "This is a club problem. How could we possibly make Master—or any individual—pay for it? Besides..."
"Then why are you telling me all this?"
"Um, it's because