After school.
Keyaki Mall.
Hikigaya came to the souvenir shop.
Komachi's birthday is on March 3rd, and it's already February~.
Although it's still a little early, after all, Shibata needs to be able to send this gift -.
He also didn't know the schedule of the sports department and when he would have the opportunity to go out to compete.
therefore.
It is best to allow some preparation time for the other party, and it is always right to give the gift to Shibata in advance.
As for gifts.
Let's just listen to the advice of Himeno Yuki and Kobashi Yume.
Highly bred souvenirs with photos from the cruise.
By the way.
Hikigaya also wrote a long letter early.
I started by complaining about how rubbish this school is.
But as soon as he started writing, he didn't know how to speak. In the end, he showed that he was doing well in this school, so that Komachi didn't have to worry at all.
This is what is called reporting good news but not bad news.
Looking at the gift in his hand, Hikigaya smiled unconsciously and returned to the dormitory.
The next day.
After school.
Hikigaya came to the football club and watched him play with several opponents on the field. His cool posture was really admirable.
As expected of innocent Shibata.
After the football match ended that Shibata come over here.
"Hey, Hikigaya, what do you want from me?"
"Well...that..."
Hikigaya took out the gift he had prepared, handed it to the other party uncomfortably and said:
"This is a birthday gift I prepared for my sister. Could you please help me find an opportunity to send it before March 3rd? I will give you 50,000 personal points as a reward.
actually.
Hikigaya really doesn't want to trouble others.
Just can't help it.
Although it can also be mailed through the school.
But it needs to be checked. Thinking that the contents of the letter will be seen by others, Hikigaya really feels a little ashamed.
strictly speaking.
The relationship between him and Shibata is not that good, and it is normal to pay personal points to ask each other for help.
"Um?"
Hearing this, Shibata was stunned and then frowned:
"Hikigaya, what do you mean? Do I look like the kind of person who is only interested in profit and asking for money from his friends for help?"
What a bunch of good people.
Although he had some speculation in his heart, Hikigaya was still choked.
"No, after all, this matter may bring some bad effects to you."
Never take the school for a fool.
If you send something through the athletic department, the school must know about it, and at most they will just turn a blind eye.
"what the hell."
Shibata then smiled and took the gift box:
"The school is very lax about this kind of thing. I often help people send things. Don't worry about this little thing. Leave it to me."
"Oh, thank you."
Hikigaya expressed his sincere gratitude.
If the other party refused, he really didn't know how to give Komachi a birthday gift, and he might have to spend money to find someone else.
anyway.
As expected of the innocent Shibata, he seems to be asked to do this kind of things often, he is really a good person who is willing to help others.
"However, I have a question to ask you."
After Shibata collected the gift, he hesitated in his tone: "What do you think we should do about the rumors about Ichinose?"
"Just leave it alone."
Hikigaya said without thinking too much: "Even if the perpetrator is found, it is impossible for the other party to give up. It is impossible for Ichinose to take revenge. There is no point in finding the perpetrator. And doesn't Ichinose think this is better? Ichinose Don't be afraid of rumors, so don't worry."
"Is that so..."
Shibata frowned and hesitated.
In the end, he felt a little bitter.
"I feel like I am a very despicable person standing in front of you."
"Um?"
Hikigaya was a little confused: "Is this some kind of self-deprecating joke?"
"no."
Shibata turned to look at the playground and murmured:
"Although I really want to be angry, I feel like this is fine. As expected, I can't have a good relationship with you Hikigaya."
To the end.
Shibata's voice was a little weak, but Hikigaya still heard it clearly.
only.
"Sorry."
"Forget it."
"I have some club activities and will leave first. Don't worry, I will definitely give out the gifts properly.
Said.
Shibata waved his hand and turned and ran away.
No matter what happened to Ichinose, Hikigaya obviously had no idea about her, and Shibata felt relieved.
However.
Hikigaya didn't care about Ichinose, but just planned to ignore him.
While feeling a little angry.
Shibata hopes to continue like this, feeling that he is a bit despicable.
A few days after school.
Sheep Shearing Club.
Hikigaya is sitting at the table reading a book.
Kobashi Yume and others have not been to the club for a while, and they are probably looking for the murderer who spread rumors about Ichinose.
Recently.
Ichinose continued to live his daily life as if nothing had happened.
Hikigaya naturally didn't care either.
At this moment, the door of the club was opened, and Kobashi Yume and others appeared in front of Hikigaya.
"Really."
"That crowd was unbelievable."
"It's really despicable, how could they do this.y
Kobashi Yume and Yuki Himeno sat to the left and right of Hikigaya, while Amikura Mako sat opposite.
"how."
Hikigaya said indifferently: "What happened? Aren't you investigating rumors? Why are you here?"
"Oh, there's nothing we can do about it."
Kobashi Yume sighed and said helplessly: "It feels like there has been a lot of gossip recently, and Honami-chan is a little distant from us, probably because she is afraid of affecting us.
If you follow Ichinose, you may often be criticized and heard rumors.
I am afraid.
Ichinose didn't want to affect other people because of her own reasons.
"Hikki, don't you know yet?"
Amikura Mako said angrily: "Those people from Class A are talking bad about Honami-chan everywhere. It's really too much."
"Class A?"
Hikigaya was suddenly a little shocked: "Is it Class A led by Sakayanagi?"
How could it be Class A?
This probably rules out the possibility of being jealous of Ichinose.
only.
Sakayanagi doesn't look like an idiot.
Ichinose is not afraid of rumors, so those rumors must be fabricated.
Spreading rumors like this indiscriminately, if you are caught with evidence.
Although it won't happen, it will definitely affect the reputation of Class A. I'm afraid it will be more difficult to cooperate in future exams.
unless.
Sakayanagi saw through Ichinose's kind nature, and with Ichinose's character, it would be impossible to fight back.
In this case.
I still feel like there are some issues.
Hikigaya was suddenly confused.
…Please give me flowers…
With Ichinose's character, there is a high probability that he will not fight back. This is also true. Ichinose also kept others silent.
But this matter concerns Ichinose after all.
Others in Class B started their own investigation and may even have captured evidence.
There was no way Sakayanagi didn't know this.
If this is the case, spreading rumors should stop, and a waiting is the best method.
Hikigaya really feels a little confused, and Sakayanagi does not seem to have any benefit.
He is indeed a fun person.
can't read.
"yes."
Kobashi Yume's eyes were a bit resentful and she said: "Hikki, can't you just stop getting angry?"
"There's no point in being angry."
Although it has been explained several times, Hikigaya still explained:
"Even if the perpetrator is found, it is impossible for the other party to stop. Ichinose also asked us to remain silent, so we probably won't fight back. Why are we looking for those murderers?"
"At least"
For some reason, Kobashi Yume felt a little uncomfortable and said: "At least let those in Class A apologize. It is too much to spread rumors about others without any consideration.
"impossible."
Hikigaya was speechless and said: "If they could apologize, they wouldn't have done it from the beginning."
If you think about it for a moment, you will know that Class A is unlikely to apologize.
The hopes of Kobashi Yume and others will only be dashed, and their actions will be meaningless.
"But...but can we just watch like this?"
Kobashi Yume's face was a little swollen and a little angry: "Aren't we friends?"
"Could it be."
Amikura Mako also frowned: "Hikki, are you also causing Honami-chan to keep silent?"
"For now, yes."
Hikigaya nodded: "Looking for the perpetrator and provoking disputes will only put more pressure on Ichinose.
"But..."
Kobashi Yume pursed her lips.
Obviously he wanted to say something more, but he didn't know what to say.
Even they know it.
Even if the perpetrator is found, Ichinose will probably put the matter to rest.
Even Ichinose himself asked them to remain silent, so naturally they couldn't say anything else.
But.
I just feel a little uncomfortable.
"boom."
At this moment, Hikigaya felt like she had been kicked. She knew without guessing that it was Himeno Yuki, a woman with a bad personality.
Hikigaya glanced at her speechlessly, "What do you want to do?"
"I think."
Himeno Yuki said in a weak voice: "Even if this is the case, we can go to Honami-chan's dormitory to accompany her after school. With someone by her side to support her, Honami-chan will definitely feel much more relaxed.
"That's right, this is it!"
Kobashi Yume's eyes lit up, she walked to Himeno Yuki and hugged her in her arms:
"As expected of Yuki-chan, we are friends, we must not leave Honami-chan alone."
Hikigaya lowered his head to read.
Feeling relaxed may just mean that your heart is not strong enough.
He really doesn't understand.
Just being by my side makes me feel relaxed.
but.
Since Kobashi Yume and the others think so, there is no problem if they just accompany them.
only.
Hikigaya really couldn't figure it out.
What on earth does this guy Sakayanagi want to do?
Ichinose is not afraid of rumors, and there have been no special exams recently. What is the point of Sakayanagi spreading rumors like this?
I always feel like something is missing.
I really can't understand the logic of Sakayanagi's actions. .
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