On the other side, we have the first-year Class D.
Naturally, Sakura Airi and Hasebe Haruka had also heard the rumors. After class, the two of them left the classroom.
"That..." Hasebe Haruka, holding Sakura Airi's arm, hesitated,
"Airi, should we just give up?"
Subconsciously, Hasebe Haruka had already taken Sakura's situation to heart. The two of them were like sisters. Whether in class or after school, they had become inseparable best friends.
"No..." Sakura Airi quickly grabbed Haruka's arm and shook her head in distress, "Haruka, you know that Hikki isn't that kind of person, right?"
"I know..." Hasebe Haruka sighed helplessly. This guy was simply misunderstood. Although she didn't fully approve of Hikigaya, she knew very well that he wouldn't do anything to threaten girls. Otherwise, Sakura Airi would have been in danger long ago.
These rumors were likely all spread by Hikigaya himself. Although he was willing to sacrifice his own reputation for Ichinose, Hasebe Haruka somewhat admired him and even looked up to him.
But the target was Ichinose. It must be because Hikigaya likes Ichinose that he wants to protect her at all costs.
And if the opponent is Ichinose, even if Hasebe Haruka believes that Sakura Airi is no less than anyone else, it would be difficult for her to compete with Ichinose.
Not to mention, that's not even a good approach. If Hikigaya starts dating Sakura Airi, it will definitely lower Sakura Airi's reputation. She sincerely hoped that she could understand this.
"Right?" Sakura Airi's face was full of panic, "Hikki must be hurting now, what should I do?"
"Well," Hasebe Haruka sighed and gently patted her little head,
"Doesn't he love eating ramen? Why don't you invite him out for a meal? This could be a chance for the two of you to take a step forward in your relationship."
"Is that true?"
Sakura Airi hesitated before asking, "Wouldn't that be somewhat despicable?"
She is taking advantage of Hikigaya sadness.
"Fool."
Hasebe Haruka gently tapped her on the head, saying helplessly:
"The only one who thinks so is you, Airi. Those guys from Class B definitely won't care as much. If they get ahead of us, we won't even have a chance to cry."
"That won't work..."
Suddenly feeling nervous, Sakura Airi quickly took out her cell phone to contact him.
"He probably doesn't want to answer the phone right now, right?"
Hasebe Haruka held her snow-white chin thoughtfully: "Perhaps it would be better to go find him directly after school?"
"Is that so?"
With a blush, Sakura Airi nodded.
Even if it's a bit despicable, she doesn't want to give up.
On the other side.
After school, in the first year's Class B.
"Everyone, I'm sorry."
Ichinose stood up, looked around, and said: "The final exam is obviously coming soon, but everyone had special concerns because of me before. How about we continue the study meeting today?"
"Oh, I want to participate~"
"Yes, now we have to make up for all the previous progress."
Hikigaya packed his schoolbag.
For Class B, there is basically no need to worry about general exams.
But they are all top students who will not relax, so there is nothing wrong with holding study meetings.
Anyway.
He can just go back to the club and study on his own, and occasionally discuss it with Kobashi Yume and the others.
At this moment.
Two figures appeared at the door of the Class B classroom.
"Sakayanagi?"
It was Sakayanagi Arisu and a girl with long purple hair, who was obviously pretty and had a much better figure than Sakayanagi.
But the eyes of everyone in Class B couldn't help but be drawn to that petite girl.
"Sakayanagi, what brings you here?"
Near the classroom window, Kanzaki and the others quickly shielded Ichinose behind them, casting wary glances at the two unexpected visitors.
"There's no need for hostility."
"The school doesn't have a rule forbidding entry into other classrooms, does it?"
With a smirk playing on her lips, Sakayanagi turned to look at Ichinose and spoke with a hint of disgust:
"As expected of a thief, Ichinose. I'm sorry that you shamelessly sacrificed your companions to save yourself.
However, no one responded to her.
Instead, it was Class B whose eyes were filled with determination.
No one would be swayed by this.
Even though they knew that Ichinose had a history of stealing, they still stood by Ichinose without hesitation.
Observing the scene before him, Kamuro Masumi felt a pang of envy for some reason.
"I see."
"It seems that this method is no longer effective against you, Ichinose."
Sakayanagi's eyes swept over everyone, and the smile on her lips grew more satisfied.
After all, Ichinose is not a fool. Having arrived at school in the morning, she must have taken some precautions.
Thinking about it...
"Don't worry."
"I'm not here to find Ichinose this time."
Sakayanagi turned towards Hikigaya, the smile on her face growing more joyful, but Amikura Mako couldn't help but step in to protect Hikigaya.
"What are you planning to do? No matter who it is, we won't let you bully our classmates in Class B."
Hikigaya quickly moved behind Amikura Mako, surprised by her assertiveness.
Soon, Kobashi Yume and others also rallied to his side, forming a protective barrier around Hikigaya.
As expected of everyone in Class B.
There were so many people guarding the front.
It was truly reassuring.
Hikigaya hid behind everyone, praying that Sakayanagi Arisu wouldn't found him.
Anyway...
Why does this girl have to stare at him?
"There's no need to worry."
Sakayanagi Arisu's body tilted to the right, her center of gravity completely leaning on the armrest, but she always maintained a calm smile on her lips.
"Do you think that with a frail body like mine, I can do anything to an adolescent boy?"
Tap...
She said.
Sakayanagi Arisu tapped the ground with her cane and walked forward slowly. Although her body was delicate and thin, she exuded an inexplicable sense of oppression.
Amikura Mako looked hesitant and moved out of the way, as if she was afraid of tripping Sakayanagi Arisu.
Hello.
Stop.
Stop her quickly.
Amikura Mako and the others are really incompetent.
Looking at the approaching Sakayanagi Arisu, Hikigaya's face stiffened, and he followed Amikura Mako and the others to the side.
He prayed that Sakayanagi Arisu wanted to go out through the back door!
However.
Sakayanagi Arisu stopped in front of Hikigaya and looked at the man in front of her with a stiff face and evasive eyes that seemed useless.
A cheerful smile couldn't help but appear at the corner of her mouth, and Sakayanagi's amethyst-like eyes seemed to flash with the light of prey.
She smiled and studied the man in front of her for a moment.
"Long time no see, Hikigaya-kun, don't be nervous, I don't hate men with outstanding abilities, in fact, it's not an exaggeration to say I like them the most."
"No.…"
Hearing these words that sounded like a confession, Hikigaya felt very frightened and stammered:
"My academic performance is only around 20 in the class, my sports performance is not very good, my brain is not very good, and I have a pair of dead fish eyes. Sakayanagi... Do you have any misunderstandings?"
Hikigaya was so scared.
The implication was clear: I am a trash, please leave quickly.
"Haha, how could it be a misunderstanding?" Sakayanagi didn't seem to care much. She covered her mouth and laughed softly, "Do you know how many plans I made have disturbed because of your rumors?"
"I'm sorry," Hikigaya quickly and sincerely apologized. "I didn't expect to cause you any trouble. What can you do to forgive me?"
"Don't worry," Sakayanagi Arisu narrowed her eyes
"I'm just here to say hello today. Once I finish a few things, I'll ask Hikigaya-kun to bring me some fun."
"No, I'm actually a very boring person," Hikigaya shook his head.
It was over. It seemed that I had been targeted. This girl was here to declare a challenge today.
"It doesn't matter, I think you are interesting," Sakayanagi said, walking forward with her arms folded, probably intending to leave through the back door.
"Hikigaya-kun," Sakayanagi Arisu said without looking back,
"When the time comes, I will make you an offer you cannot refuse."
Watching Sakayanagi leave the classroom, Hikigaya finally breathed a sigh of relief, but he felt that Sakayanagi was quite foolish. There were situations where it was temporarily impossible to do anything. She just came here to declare a challenge. Or should he say that Sakayanagi was just too confident?
"Hikki, are you okay?" Kobashi Yume and others moved closer to Hikigaya, while Shiranami Chihiro behind them even choked up.
"She is so scary, Hikki, how could you talk to her?"
"No, I was almost scared to death," Hikigaya laughed dryly.
What was that? Sakayanagi's aura was so strong that it was terrifying.
"But,"
Amikura Mako also became a little anxious, "Hikki, you seem to be targeted by Sakayanagi, what should you do?"
"It doesn't matter," Ichinose's pretty face said solemnly, "As long as we overcome it together, everything will be fine. Then it will be up to us to protect Hikki!"
"Well, no matter what, there is only one person in Sakayanagi. She cannot move freely and basically relies on her subordinates. As long as we unite as one, there will be no problem."
Kobashi Yume and the others nodded seriously.
"Oh."
So reliable.
Hikigaya couldn't help but nod. It was really reassuring to have so many people standing around. This might be the strength of unity.
But it doesn't seem to be of any use.
Can't they give me some practical advice?
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