After giving amulet, Hachiman returned to his bench.
At this time, Karuizawa-san hasn't arrived yet.
'Sure enough, waiting for a girl is a very troublesome thing.....'
Speaking of which, Hachiman actually likes Sakayanagi very much, because it is usually her who is waiting for him.
But now it seems that mentality of waiting for someone is not good, so next time Sakayanagi looks for him, then go earlier.
"Have you been waiting for a long time?" A girl's voice sounded beside.
When Hachiman looked over, he saw a cute girl with bright white teeth.
If Karuizawa is cute in normal times, her cuteness has increased by 30% now.
why? Hachiman noticed.
Although she was still wearing the school uniform, she changed into bubble socks.
She only wore it a few times last semester, which was a bit regrettable.
'I didn't expect that she would wear it again now....'
There seemed to be a very pleasant scent.
Hachiman also noticed that it was a faint scent of violet, and came from Karuizawa-san beside him.
It looks like she's been sprayed with perfume.
'Karuizawa is indeed beautiful.....'
"So, what were you thinking of suddenly inviting me today?"
'Don't tilt your head like that!'
"Didn't you give me a gift before? So I want to give you one in return. For example, a birthday present or something like that...."
Actually not.
It was all because of that Manabe that he had these strange fantasies about Karuizawa-san.
After much consideration, he decided to contact her, but that Karuizawa-san looked stunned.
"What's wrong?"
"...." Karuizawa. "What's wrong?! You're really outrageous. How can you just tell someone you'll give them a gift, or even go shopping with her?"
"Don't people usually keep a secret and then give a surprise?! She was complaining even more loudly now.
She already knew that Hikigaya-kun was straight, but didn't expect him to be this outstanding!
But since he wanted to remember her birthday, this actually made her feel good.
Hachiman originally thought his behavior pattern might be a little different from that of ordinary people.
He had seen people go to the movies in pairs before, but when he went with Kushida, he suggested they go to the movies separately and gather in lounge area on first floor of the cinema after watching it.
After all, people's tastes are different.
No matter who gives in to whom, it would be disrespectful to the film.
'But at that time, Kushida-chan, you stood me up.....So, is there something wrong with me?'
"Then I will go with others to pick out a gift for you later. When is your birthday?"
"• •" Karuizawa felt like slapping this guy's face, she glared at him in response.
"???" Hachiman. 'what the hell?'
"March 8th," Karuizawa replied gritting her teeth, nose snarling upwards with a frown, "It's still a while away, but I don't think you need to accompany anyone to choose!"
"Why?"
"I already know your character, you will go with Horikita-san to go shopping again, right?"
Forehead? Were you spying on him?!
Then let's go choose gifts together.
Although less surprise, Hachiman feels that it is best to follow wishes of the recipient of gift.
2 of them went to shopping street together.
And Hachiman also noticed that distance between Karuizawa-san and him had gone from the normal 20cm to 10cm.
However, many boys and girls do this when they go out, so there shouldn't be any problem.
On the contrary, he is a little different as he always pays attention to the distance.
So 2 of them went to the steak house that Sakayanagi had treated him to before.
He said that when buying things, he only considers practicality or durability.
Although meal at the steak restaurant that Sakayanagi chose was expensive, it tasted really good.
"By the way, has Karuizawa ever thought about her future?" Hachiman asked indirectly.
"The future? You mean..." Karuizawa tilted her head, and then seemed a little nervous. "You mean, our deal is over? You don't need it anymore... Well, the class has already been promoted to A..."
Karuizawa's expression began to grow serious.
"....." Hachiman, 'Is this girl having a spasm?'
"That's not what I meant. Although my goal of being promoted to Class A has been achieved," Hachiman tried to increase his chances of being accepted, "As long as I am in this school, our deal will continue. If you are at risk, you can rely on me. However, my goal is no longer to get an A, but I will still need you for future exams. Just like this forest exam, if you do well, you can get a lot of points. You won't get such a good thing in other schools or after graduation. And we still have so many special exams left."
"So, we have many opportunities to cooperate?" Karuizawa did best stopping grin that is coming out to get plastered on her face.
In fact, there is another point which is very useful.
If Ichinose or Ryuen class really bought him, then people who were on good terms with him in his original class would be his spies.
You don't even have to spend money to get them to do things.
"You got it right."
"I see..." Karuizawa seemed relieved, her expression also calmed down.
"..." Hachiman.
As a human observer, discovered that Karuizawa seemed to be very dependent on him.
Don't know if this is a good thing.
"I was talking about your future after graduation."
"Graduation?" These words made Karuizawa's cute brows frown slightly, "I didn't think about it that much. Rather, staying in this school for three years is a place for me to get over."
"Well....." Hikigaya-kun seemed a little embarrassed, but facing the right person, he still said it, "I mean, if you are given a chance, you can graduate from Class A and have a good future. What do you think?"
"What do I think? I've graduated from Class A, and future looks bright. But there must be a price to pay."
"You are very clever," Hachiman praised her, as if really impressed by deduction skills, "The other party will pay you 20 million yen for transfer fee, but you have to marry him after graduation and bear family expenses in the future."
"Hell no!" But Karuizawa quickly refused.
"Why did you refuse directly?" Hachiman looked at her puzzled.
"?" Karuizawa looked at him strangely, "I will definitely refuse, because this is like keeping someone. Graduating from Class A seems like having a good future, but being tied to marriage affects your future life. Most people with a normal mind will not agree to this."
"....." Hachiman's life goal was insulted. 'Then why did Kushida say yes? And even signed the marriage decree?'
"Wait a minute!" But Karuizawa caught his expression, "Is this person you are talking about you?!"
"...." Hachiman didn't know what to say.
"Ah maow... you're still like this," Karuizawa pressed her hand against her forehead in annoyance, "Still thinking about the future of a househusband."
'Why are you making cow noises all of a sudden?' But Hachiman wisely kept his thoughts to himself.
"I think this is not easy to do Hikigaya-kun, because generally person who will take bait will definitely be eyeing the money you give. This kind of marriage cannot guarantee other party's selfish attitude in the future. So there has to be an emotional foundation!"
Oh oh oh! Aren't you very good at this kind of thing?
So, it's a question of whether or not there is a willingness.
It's just that because Karuizawa didn't respond proactively like he wanted her to, so Hikigaya-kun didn't feel comfortable asking further.
After dinner, two of them went to buy gifts together.
According to Karuizawa, since he bought her a gift, she also bought one for his own birthday.
She didn't like owing him anything.
Um....This is true.
So, Hachiman told her about his favorite foods and dislikes, and about his desire to have a cat like Sakayanagi.
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A month passed quickly.
It's December 1st.
Class became lively as usual.
The school distributes money at 7 o'clock on 1st of every month, so everyone is in a good mood.
During forest training last month, all students participated in Class D's plan to pay protection fee at their own risk.
So points per person is -100,000.
At same time, everyone really noticed that one student missing from Class D.
Desks and chairs were moved away.
People who notice this feel a little nervous and sad.
But soon started playing heartlessly.
"I'm returning 30,000 points I borrowed from you earlier...."
Although have an income of more than 100,000 yen a month, they spend it all every month and use it for exams, so some students will become poor directly.
"Thank you, Kushida-san."
Students borrowing money from each other.
But class evaluation score was very high, so can pay it off this month.
All students are in good spirits.
"Everyone return to your seats!"
At this time, sound of high heels came from outside, and Chabashira, wearing black stockings and high heels, walked in from main entrance.
Then whole class looked at the big words
"Special Exam This Month" she wrote on the blackboard.
Candidates will be notified of the examination on 1st or 2nd of every month.
"The exam will be held on 27th of this month as usual," Chabashira-sensei again talked in a businesslike manner, "Content of the exam will be courses for next month of school. If you want to avoid failing, you'd better prepare in advance or complete them by self-study."
"• •" Suzune was hearing now.
"And there is no possibility of cheating. Exam papers are set by the school."
Hachiman really didn't like the grin formed on his deskmate's lips.
"H-Horikita-san is smiling...." Airi noticed it too, she herself felt a bit afraid now, so turned her attention forward instead.
"Test papers are prepared by teachers of the four classes. The syllabus is also unified. It will not contain content that exceeds syllabus."
"So I hope you will study hard in the next month just like Horikita, instead of failing the exam and getting expelled."
Suzune's eyes became a whole lot wider now, ignoring people's staring like air, she looked ahead.
"That's all." Chabashira-sensei threw chalk out of the window.
Looks pretty cool.
But Maezono below was already making a dark face!
The joy of receiving living expenses just today is gone.
Pride that class still ranks B and has not fallen behind is gone.
Instead, people were told that you had to take written test honestly.
This is for a class with a lot of poor students.
What a horrible thing to know..
"I'm fucked..."
There was a sudden wailing below.
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