I mean, I think the way the author wants this to come across is that he actually does want to join and he's just feeling insecure about it, and that the president and Yuki gives him the push he needs to take a step forward. But it really feels like they're manipulating him into it, which leaves a really bad taste in my mouth.
Lmao he knows the most effective strategy to squash any problems that might come his way. The otaku skills coming in clutch Where did Yuki go though, she needs some more screen time appearances