On Saturday, since most Class D students didn't get points, many chose to stay in the dorm or join club activities.
Kanda Shuichi went to the library to return the middle school geography textbook he had borrowed.
Social studies include history, geography, and political economy. He had just finished catching up on middle school geography, so there was still a lot to learn.
But the good thing about these subjects is that you don't need to think much. Just memorize the content in the books.
Most of the exam questions can be found in the textbooks, so Horikita was right. Just memorize the textbooks.
When Kanda Shuichi arrived at the library, he realized that not all Class D students stayed in the dorm. Some were already in the library studying. It seemed not everyone was hopeless.
Although he couldn't name them, he recognized their faces from sitting in the same class.
Hirata and Kushida, the top students, were also there helping others.
"You came too, Kanda."
Hirata Yosuke appeared out of nowhere and greeted Kanda Shuichi, who had just entered the library.
"I'm not good at social studies, so I came to find some books."
"Is that so? When I saw your test scores, I thought you were really good at it."
Don't joke around, I'm not just good, I'm great. I'm only bad at social studies because I haven't studied it.
"By the way, isn't the study group starting on Monday?"
"Some classmates were really not confident, so they came to me privately and wanted to start studying today."
I see, it must have been initiated by some girls, and then Kushida heard about it and joined in, attracting a few boys as well.
So this is like a trial run before the official start?
You really know your stuff, Hirata.
"I see, then you go ahead. I'll borrow a few books and head back."
"Okay."
After parting with Hirata, Kanda Shuichi walked deeper into the library.
Since these were old textbooks, they were quite unpopular and located in a remote area. If he hadn't asked the librarian last time, Kanda Shuichi would have had a hard time finding them.
After returning the textbook to the librarian, Kanda Shuichi went back to where he found the book last time. He only borrowed the geography book last time, so this time he decided to take the history and political economy books as well.
When he reached the spot where he found the middle school textbooks, Kanda Shuichi saw a girl with white hair, standing on tiptoe, trying to reach a book on the top shelf.
Unfortunately, from Kanda Shuichi's perspective, her fingers were still 3-5 cm away from the book.
And this was a library, so she couldn't jump. If she accidentally knocked over the shelf, it would be a hassle to put all the books back.
Well, since I saw it, I might as well help. Although Kanda Shuichi's body was weaker than normal, he was much taller than average. Even as a first-year high school student, he was almost 1.8 meters tall.
Of course, helping because I saw it isn't the reason. Mainly, she looks good from the side, with nice curves.
This is ultimately a world where looks matter. It's too dark.
Kanda Shuichi walked up to the white-haired student and reached out to take the book she was trying to get. It was an Agatha Christie mystery novel, "And Then There Were None."
"And Then There Were None, huh? I prefer her 'Murder on the Orient Express'." He handed the book to the white-haired girl.
Her reaction was unexpected. She didn't take the book from Kanda's hand but grabbed his hand holding the book.
"I'm Shiina Hiyori from Class 1-C. What about you?"
Kanda Shuichi was baffled by this move.
What's going on? Mom, I met a weirdo!
But at this moment, Kanda Shuichi got a good look at her. She had delicate features, fair skin, and long silver hair that gave her a unique aura.
But with her slightly excited eyes, Kanda Shuichi felt a bit uneasy. Could she be a crazy girl?
But this kind of crazy girl seems...
Shiina Hiyori is not a crazy girl; she is a bookworm.
Since coming to this school, she has treated the library as her second dormitory. Besides attending classes, eating, and sleeping, she spends all her time in the library.
People like her have a common trait: when they read an exciting story, they have a strong desire to share it with others. Unfortunately, she hadn't found anyone like that in the month she had been at this school.
Although she had seen Kanda Shuichi a few times in the library before, she had never talked to him. So this time, she didn't miss the chance.
And to say such things, he must have read "And Then There Were None" and "Murder on the Orient Express." Could it be that my like-minded book friend is right in front of me?
"Ahem." Kanda Shuichi cleared his throat, then calmly pulled his hand back from hers, leaving the book in her hand.
"Kanda Shuichi from Class 1-D."
Although he found her strange, Kanda Shuichi still introduced himself honestly. After all, this is a world where looks matter.
"Kanda, do you also like reading detective novels? You could immediately tell it was 'And Then There Were None' and even mention 'Murder on the Orient Express.'"
The book in Shiina Hiyori's hand had an English cover, "Ten Little Indians." Only those who had read the book would know its real name, "And Then There Were None."
"Not really..."
Wait, how did we start talking? This damn world where looks matter!
After chatting a lot about Agatha Christie's novels, Shiina Hiyori finally felt a bit satisfied.
"Ah, sorry, I didn't realize I took up so much of your time."
"Well, it's fine, no problem."
This damn world where looks matter!
"By the way, I need to borrow a sociology textbook for middle school. Do you know where it is? Last time I came, it seemed to be here."
While chatting with Shiina, Kanda Shuichi also looked around but unfortunately couldn't find what he wanted.
"Ah, that. It was here before, but it was moved a few days ago. I'll take you there as an apology for taking up your time."
It feels like the library is your home; you know it so well.
"Thanks a lot. If I were looking alone, it might take a long time, and I might have to ask the librarian in the end."
It seems the time I lost earlier can be made up here.
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