At the school gate,
Hikigaya sat on the bench and watched Horikita Manabu and Ayanokouji from a distance.
Although Ayanokouji has a poker face,
But Horikita Manabu seems to trust this guy.
Never mind.
Hikigaya was not at all interested in the conversation between the two, and he absolutely did not want to have anything to do with Ayanokouji.
Behind the other party stood a big shot at the national leadership level.
The Hikigaya family is just a two-income family.
As long as you take a moment to assess the risks and apply a bit of common sense, you'll realize that getting involved with this kind of person won't bring any benefits.
Even flattery is insufficient.
Not to mention,
Judging from Ayanokouji Kiyotaka's behavior, flattery is clearly ineffective on him.
In less than a moment,
A short-haired girl appeared at the school gate, slightly out of breath from running.
Taking a quick glance,
Hikigaya thought it must be Horikita Suzune, right?
After all,
The two hadn't seen each other for nearly half a year, and even if they occasionally crossed paths, they wouldn't greet each other. Hikigaya's impression of her had become somewhat vague.
After a moment's thought,
Hikigaya still didn't approach.
Anyway, if she wanted to see him for anything, she just had to wave, and Ayanokouji would soon be heading this way.
"Well,"
Hikigaya obediently stood up and walked to the side, squatting down.
Ayanokouji was immediately speechless.
Although he knew that Hikigaya didn't want to interact with him, it could easily raise suspicions in others.
"You're also here to see off Horikita-senpai."
Ayanokouji walked over to Hikigaya, glanced at the two siblings not far away, and asked in a calm voice.
"Yes."
Hikigaya nodded candidly. Anyway, he had answered Ayanokouji's question, and Ayanokouji didn't say anything else.
Clearly,
Now was not the time.
On the other side,
Looking at Horikita Suzune with her short hair, Horikita Manabu felt a bit pleased.
"It seems that you've successfully changed. No, let me correct that. You've successfully returned to your former self."
"It took me a year, no, several years."
Horikita Suzune adjusted her breathing with a complex expression: "Why couldn't I return to my original self faster and earlier... I really regret it."
"What are you thinking about now?"
Horikita Manabu only showed a gentle gaze, no longer feeling as distant as before.
"Honestly, I'm confused right now."
Horikita Suzune shook her head and thought for a moment before meeting Horikita Manabu's gaze.
"However, this is the only thing I know very well, that is, I have been chasing after my brother before, but now, that version of me no longer exists!"
"Then let me ask you."
Horikita Manabu smiled happily and said, "You've decided not to pursue my back. What will you do in the future?"
"I no longer want to follow anyone's footsteps, I just want to find my own path."
Under her brother's scrutiny, Horikita Suzune's eyes were particularly firm as she said:
"Then, I hope I can lead the way for everyone, and to find my own path, I will study with my friends in this school!"
"Really?"
Horikita Manabu breathed a heartfelt sigh of relief and said, "The you who were left in the corner of my memory have finally returned."
The two of them talked a lot.
Horikita Suzune finally heard from her brother that the reason he alienated her was the same as what Hikigaya had said.
Finally,
The brother and sister hugged each other. Horikita looked at the time and then at Hikigaya.
"It's almost time, Suzune. Could you please leave for a moment? I have something I want to talk to Hikigaya about alone."
"Um,"
Horikita Suzune couldn't help but nod and said, "Um...brother, can I ask a question?"
"Of course, as long as I can answer it."
Horikita Suzune couldn't help but turn her head to look at Ayanokouji Kiyotaka and Hikigaya Hachiman.
Although she doesn't have much contact with Hikigaya Hachiman,
Hikigaya Hachiman's name is well-known.
Whether it was Ichinose's rumors or class voting, she even heard about the Poll Exam from Ichinose.
If it weren't for Hikigaya,
Class B, would only lose worse next year, and this is undoubtedly due to Hikigaya Hachiman.
Although Hikigaya doesn't seem to have the intention to take on the role of leader yet,
Even,
According to Ichinose, Hikigaya only provides advice as much as possible and does not want to be a leader.
However,
Hikigaya doesn't want to be one yet.
It doesn't mean that he will be so comfortable as a counselor in the future.
As long as Hikigaya Hachiman really stands on the stage,
No doubt,
He will be a formidable enemy!
Regardless of Ryuuen, Horikita Suzune or Katsuragi, they all have the same idea, that is, even if Hikigaya is not the leader of Class C, he should still be treated as a strong enemy.
Horikita Suzune thought,
It is necessary to understand this powerful enemy in advance.
Plan ahead.
This is what you have to do as a leader.
She had already learned this,
And,
She just learned it from the other one,
Ayanokouji Kiyotaka.
Even though they were classmates in the same class, Horikita Suzuki always trusted this guy.
He's like a bottomless abyss.
Dreadful and desirable.
"Brother, who do you think is stronger, Ayanokouji or Hikigaya?"
Horikita Suzune turned to look at Horikita Manabu and asked firmly.
Although she will no longer chase Horikita Manabu, she hopes to hear useful opinions from her brother.
This is a resource she already possesses.
There's nothing to be embarrassed about.
"Um,"
Horikita Manabu couldn't help but look at Ayanokōji standing by the flower bed, and then at Hikigaya squatting not far from Ayanokōji.
One high and one low.
It's like there is one heaven and one earth.
"Actually,
"I'm not very familiar with them either."
After all, they were in different grades with him. Horikita thought for a moment and said honestly:
"If you look at strength alone, Ayanokouji is undoubtedly the strongest being I have ever seen. Whether it is academic ability or martial arts, he gives me an unfathomable feeling, definitely more than Hikigaya."
"I see"
Horikita Suzune couldn't help but breathe a sigh of relief.
Although Ayanokouji rarely contributed, he was still a classmate, at least.
"However, you should also have a judgment about class voting."
Horikita Manabu shook his head and laughed: "I heard that what happened that time became a topic among teachers. I heard that he took care of it from the beginning to the last step.
"He just has a relatively indifferent personality, so it's difficult to clearly judge his potential."
To say it is or to not say it.
But Horikita Suzune doesn't think so.
After all, Hikigaya couldn't pull more powerful scheme like the class poll scheme.
That's just the right time, right place, and right people.
This kind of opportunity cannot come every time. Ayanokouji Kiyotaka is obviously stronger.
"But," he said, Horikita looked at his sister in front of him and said in a soft voice:
"But one thing I'm sure of.
"What?"
"That is..."
Horikita Manabu looked at Hikigaya and said sincerely with admiration: "It would be more reassuring if I handed you over to him."
No matter whether the means are despicable, ugly, or rebellious.
Hikigaya's original intention is to help each other.
Horikita Manabu knows this very well.
The necessary moment has come.
Able to protect the ones you care about at all costs.
This is reassuring.
"Brother, stop joking."
Horikita Suzune was speechless.
Now I just want to be promoted to Class A with everyone, but I don't want to think about this, and I'm not familiar with Hikigaya at all.
"All right."
Horikita Manabu did not force anything, and waved to Hikigaya.
"Let me say a few words to him."
"Yes...."
Looking at Hikigaya walking over, Horikita smiled.
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