Palett Café.
The two of them found a booth and ordered coffee. Hikigaya, who was no longer as carefree as before, sat in front of Nanase Tsubasa.
There wasn't much restraint, women are just like that.
Indeed, it's terrifying.
But as long as they don't cry or make a fuss, a cold rejection is nothing.
Nanase Tsubasa sat across from him, her expression seemed a bit lost.
"I'm sorry, Hikigaya-senpai, I've disturbed you again."
"It's okay, I'm free most of the time."
Hikigaya sat across from her, unconcerned, "So, what's the matter?"
"Hikigaya-senpai should know by now."
Nanase Tsubasa pursed her lips and said with some complexity, "Ayanokouji-senpai and Housen from our class have completed the pairing. These few days, I've had some contact with Ayanokouji-senpai. He seems like a fog, making people feel strange."
"Well, I think so too."
Hikigaya nodded indifferently.
Although he didn't know what had happened, this was probably most people's judgment of Ayanokouji.
"The most important thing is."
Nanase Tsubasa covered her pretty face and said with a pained expression:
"These few days, I've thought about it carefully, and I realized that what I wanted to do was just to make myself feel at ease. I just wanted to vent the anger and unwillingness of on someone... I'm really a selfish person."
"???"
Hikigaya was a bit confused.
Last time, he noticed that Nanase Tsubasa's way of making a fuss was meaningless except for making herself feel at ease.
But isn't this obvious? She's just reacting now?
However.
At least it shows that Nanase Tsubasa is no longer stubborn.
It should be a good thing.
To bet her life on a momentary peace of mind.
Is it worth it?
Hikigaya wasn't sure, but looking at it now, Nanase Tsubasa's determination wasn't very strong.
"Hikigaya-senpai, what should I do..."
"Even if you tell me these things..."
Hikigaya looked at her and was even more helpless.
He didn't even know the course of the event, he only knew that Nanase Tsubasa seemed to want to make the big shot behind Ayanokouji apologize to her.
Naturally, he couldn't say anything.
As for whether Nanase Tsubasa is selfish.
Obviously not,
She would feel guilty and pained for her own thoughts.
"Yes, I'm sorry, I said some unnecessary things."
Nanase Tsubasa wiped the tears from the corner of her eyes and then reacted. The other party had no understanding of her affairs. It was already rare for him to sit here and listen to her complaints.
But.
Thinking about the contact with Ayanokouji a few days ago, that guy seemed to have no pain at all, it was really strange.
And.
She realized that she might be doing something meaningless, just to comfort her soul.
Nanase Tsubasa really didn't know what to do.
She just wanted to vent the resentment and anger in her heart on others, Nanase Tsubasa even felt disgusted with herself.
"That... Hikigaya-senpai, can you listen to me?
"If it's just listening, it's okay, but I might not be able to give effective advice."
Hikigaya nodded, listening to Nanase Tsubasa telling her past.
She had a cheerful and outstanding childhood friend senior who was admirable. Until high school, he was kicked out of the house, forced to drop out of school and start working.
It's not a rare thing, there are many people who haven't finished high school.
According to Nanase Tsubasa's description.
Such a cheerful, strong, and outstanding senior.
Even if he dropped out of school, it wouldn't be too hard to find a job to make ends meet.
If he worked hard enough, he could even go to a private university.
However.
Such a senior suddenly hanged himself on February 14th.
"Later, I learned from someone that the reason why Eiichiro's life become so bad was all because Ayanokouji Kiyotaka escaped from the facilities of the White Room and enrolled in this school."
"The White Room?"
"I'm sorry, I don't really understand this facility," Hikigaya said, somewhat dazed.
"Um, actually, I don't know much about the White Room either," Nanase Tsubasa admitted, her lips pursed in a bitter smile.
"I only know that the person in charge of the White Room is Ayanokouji's father. I originally wanted to make Ayanokouji drop out and then have his father apologize to Eiichiro and me."
"But now I realize that what I wanted to do was just to vent my inner anger and make myself feel at ease."
"Hikigaya-senpai, what should I do?"
"Well..."
Hikigaya rubbed his somewhat sour temples.
To be honest, the amount of information was so large that it gave him a headache.
Although he had known early on that Ayanokouji's background might be very big, even at the national level. But the person who wanted Ayanokouji to drop out was actually his own father?
And Tsukishiro was actually on his father's side?
What is all this? Who is the big shot on the opposite side of Tsukishiro? Why do they also want to help Ayanokouji? Is this some kind of family drama?
Forget it.
He really couldn't understand the thinking of these politicians. As long as they knew not to offend Ayanokouji, it would be fine. As for Ayanokouji's father, naturally, he couldn't be offended either.
To be honest, for a national-level leader, it would be too easy to drive an ordinary person to desperation and hang himself, burn himself, or jumping from high building. This matter was not Ayanokouji's fault, it was all Ayanokouji's father's problem.
Nanase Tsubasa obviously understood this point.
She wanted to contact Ayanokouji Kiyotaka first to judge whether he was good or bad. Only a bad person could make Nanase Tsubasa determined.
But for an ordinary person to want to retaliate against a national-level leader, unless they could unlock the limiter in their body, it would be impossible.
Or they could go into politics and stand on the opposite side, but it seemed that the opposite side was also helping Ayanokouji.
In short, apart from venting this resentment on Ayanokouji, nothing else was realistic. But Nanase Tsubasa also knew that this was wrong, but she had no way at all.
As for the White Room, obviously, Nanase Tsubasa had no understanding at all, she only knew the name, it was probably some secret facility, Hikigaya was also not interested. She was completely used by others as a pawn to deal with Ayanokouji.
"Let's forget it."
Hikigaya really couldn't say any comforting words... so he casually said:
"If the Eiichiro you mentioned is really a gentle and kind person, I think he probably wouldn't want you to become like this. He wouldn't want you to ruin yourself because of impulsiveness."
"I really don't want to."
A faint murmur sounded, Hikigaya was somewhat dazed, "What did you just say?"
"Nothing, nothing."
Nanase Tsubasa quickly waved her hand, indicating that she didn't say anything.
She then pursed her lips somewhat complicatedly:
"But in this case, my reason for being in this school no longer exists."
"Well."
Looking at the junior in front of him, Hikigaya showed a slight smile:
"Although this school is somewhat trashy, the class is still okay. You should definitely be able to find a reason to stay."
"Is that so..."
Nanase Tsubasa looked up at Hikigaya.
The reason to stay.
Feeling her gaze, Hikigaya continued to nod his head.
After all, Nanase Tsubasa was just trying to reassure herself, such empty talk might not be of any use.
But now being used as a pawn by others, aiming at Ayanokouji, doing some painless and itchy revenge, is obviously not a good thing. Who knows if Ayanokouji's father is crazy, insisting on forcing his son to drop out, in case he changes his mind one day.
In the end, the one who suffers is still an ordinary person like Nanase Tsubasa.
"If you really want to seek justice for your childhood friend, instead of these trivial matters, I suggest you wait until after graduation to enter politics, learn more information, and then make plans. It would be better."
Although he doesn't mind Nanase Tsubasa getting involved in these big shots' schemes, this should be the most reliable way.
After graduation.
Find a reliable background to choose sides, and seek justice from Ayanokouji's father.
That should be the most reliable choice.
"Is that so..."
Nanase Tsubasa nodded indifferently, but her heart was already at ease.
From February 14th to now, it's only been a little over a month.
During this time, she has been preparing for admission, learning about Ayanokouji Kiyotaka's information, and basically hasn't had much contact with people.
As long as there is one person who can provide a reassuring reason.
That's enough.
Whether it's an excuse or a method.
It doesn't matter, her determination to avenge Eiichiro is not firm, and it's even just a fantasy of self-satisfaction for Nanase Tsubasa.
"Speaking of which..."
Nanase Tsubasa looked up at Hikigaya in front of her, somewhat puzzled:
"I heard that Hikigaya-senpai is dating Ichinose-senpai and Himeno-senpai at the same time, is that true?"
"Mm, it's true."
"Why is that?"
"Because I'm a scum."
Hikigaya nodded indifferently and frankly admitted: "If there's nothing else, I'll go first."
"Alright then, sorry for wasting so much of your time, senior. See you tomorrow."
"Oh."
Watching Hikigaya's retreating figure.
Nanase Tsubasa's eyes were full of longing.
Although she didn't understand the reason, how could Hikigaya be a scum.
He is the gentlest senior in the world!
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