Hikigaya confessed to Ichinose of Class B, and then… he failed.
Although Sakura had no experience with confessing or being confessed to, she knew that staying there any longer would be awkward.
So, after a brief consideration, Sakura saw Shiranami-san leave, then she also picked up her camera and carefully left.
At the original spot.
Watching Shirabo Chihiro's departing back.
"Phew—"
Ichinose Honami let out a huge sigh of relief. "Thank you so much today, Hikigaya-kun."
"I really didn't expect you to… use this method."
Indeed.
The original plan was to pretend to be a couple and make Chihiro retreat gracefully.
But Hikigaya's plan was to take a step back; instead of pretending to be a couple, he would confess directly.
Then Ichinose only needed to reject him while also stating that she would reject everyone.
This would mean that if Shiranami confessed, she would also be rejected.
Thus, there would be no need for Shiranami to confess.
And Hachiman said,
"This is just a delaying tactic, because it's for these three years of high school, but what if Shiranami still likes you after three years?"
"While in school, there's the excuse of studying, but after graduation, she might still confess to you."
"This…"
This seemed like it would become even more difficult to handle. Ichinose showed a bitter face again.
And this was also a very tormenting point.
Although one could make others keep their love unspoken, if the love wasn't cut off, the affection would continue.
So, it was still a tricky matter.
Regarding this.
Ichinose said, "But with three years, Chihiro will definitely find someone she likes, right?"
Moreover.
A hint of desolation appeared on her face that shouldn't have been there, "Because I'm not that good of a person, and I'm not worth her liking."
"…"
Ichinose's expression was desolate, and her tone was the same.
It was like self-isolation.
This made Hachiman feel that her reason for wanting to reject Shirabo Chihiro or others' confessions might not be simply about liking or not liking… but a kind of self-negation buried deep within her heart.
And just as Hachiman was about to investigate.
Ichinose regained her vitality, "I owe you another favor today, Hikigaya-kun."
She said, "I hope to be promoted to Class A with everyone in Class B, so truly, in the end, we won't go easy on you."
The image of Ichinose Honami, who belonged to the sunshine and was friendly, had returned.
"But, Hikigaya, was it really alright to do that just now?" Ichinose seemed to want to end the matter.
But she also had something she cared about.
"Because I just rejected you." Ichinose seemed very embarrassed. "Are you, are you not hurt?"
"That was just acting," Hachiman said. "And I don't have those feelings for you."
"Mew."
"Then, if those words of confession to me just now were to spread—" She felt it would cause trouble for Hachiman.
But Ichinose, oh Ichinose.
Since you know it might cause him trouble, then your initial idea of a fake relationship shouldn't have come up at all.
In other words, this matter of Shiranami's confession was indeed very difficult for you to handle, wasn't it?
Just a moment's thought would reveal it.
For example, if Hirata confessed to him… hmm… it would indeed be very difficult to handle.
He would definitely refuse, but he would never have thought that someone of the same gender would like him or anything.
"There was no one else here just now," Hachiman said. "And Shiranami isn't the type to spread rumors, is she?"
"Mm-hmm." Ichinose nodded. "Chihiro definitely isn't."
"Then I'm relieved," Hachiman said.
In fact, whether a confession succeeds or fails, as long as it becomes a fait accompli, there's always the risk of it spreading and attracting everyone's attention.
It would become a topic of conversation.
Or they would be teased when the two parties appeared together.
Even a friendship might not be able to continue.
Therefore, things like romance are truly too annoying.
Hikigaya Hachiman does not crave romance.
All he wants is to find a rich woman who will support him, and then become a househusband.
So, seeing that Ichinose was fine, Hachiman left the area first.
Ichinose, on the other hand, said she wanted to continue sitting there and resting a bit; the events she encountered today were still a bit difficult for her to digest.
She needed a little space and time to vent her emotions.
This could be seen from Kushida, who kicked the railing and cursed.
It's just that Kushida was a bit more violent.
And.
Hachiman raised his left hand.
This left hand was grabbed by Kushida and then covered her soft spot.
Although it was Kushida's clumsy method to keep him quiet.
But undeniably, Ichinose's words, which were similar to a confession, had a great impact. But he resisted it.
To some extent, it was Kushida's credit.
However.
Kushida, you are truly troublesome.
…
So, the troublesome Kushida had already returned to the dormitory.
As everyone's Little Angel, she was very popular, and the boys were somewhat idiotic.
They actually wanted to take the opportunity to confess or something; of course, Kushida didn't like this, but she handled it very skillfully. When some girls were about to leave, she followed them out.
Just as she returned to the dormitory, she found that Hikigaya Hachiman had sent her a message.
Asking her if she knew any news about Shirabo Chihiro.
Hmm.
Shirabo Chihiro, of course Kushida knew her.
And she also knew that Hikigaya probably encountered someone or other, which is why he came to ask for information. In other words, he encountered Shirabo Chihiro's confession scene?
How interesting.
Hikigaya, how do you always encounter such incredible things?
Although Kushida acted very much like a Little Angel, she admitted that Ichinose of Class B had defeated her in her most skilled area.
She had more friends than her, and even became friends with her.
It really was… maddeningly jealous.
Thinking this.
She prepared to step out of her room for some fresh air.
Just as she reached the hallway, she saw the elevator open.
"I wonder whose camera this is."
The girls seemed to have found a lost item.
There were only four girls inside.
Karuizawa from her class, Shinohara, and Satō.
They were all members of her gyaru clique.
And there was also a girl from Class A, named Kamuro Masumi.
Kushida knew all of them, but they didn't know each other. Shinohara was holding a camera, and Kamuro was standing in the corner of the elevator.
And that pink camera.
"…" Kushida.
Isn't this Sakura's camera?
Kushida recognized it almost instantly.
However, perhaps wanting to check the owner of the camera, Shinohara opened the camera.
"This is…"
Karuizawa and the others seemed a bit surprised, even the purple-haired girl from the adjacent Class A showed a surprised expression.
"Um… actually, I know the owner of the camera," Kushida quickly said.
Because this camera was most likely Sakura's selfie camera.
Then it must contain Sakura's selfies.
Sakura was actually a great beauty, but she usually dressed as a plain girl due to her shyness. Kushida still wanted to help her keep that a secret.
But.
Shinohara Satsuki had already opened the files on the camera.
So Kushida was a step too late.
[I've liked you for a long time, will you go out with me?]
[And Ichinose, you said what your reaction would be if I confessed to you here, right? Then you must have even thought of the children's names.]
[If it's a boy, he'll be named Makoto, and if it's a girl, she'll be named Sora.]
"…"
A voice came out.
And it wasn't a stranger.
It was the voice of Hikigaya Hachiman, whom everyone present knew.
"What is this?"
"A confession scene?" Shinohara Satsuki said.
From the video, it could be seen that Hikigaya was confessing to a girl with beautiful golden-pink long hair.
The person taking the photo was hidden, showing Hikigaya's back and Ichinose's full figure.
"By the way, is this a confession to Ichinose from Class B? I didn't expect Hikigaya to like Ichinose! Ichinose is really popular!" Sato seemed a little excited, probably because she saw a topic about romance.
This is the type of person who hopes to have a good romance in high school.
"A confession… maybe it's a misunderstanding." Karuizawa also seemed a little surprised, but she said, "I can't imagine Hikigaya confessing to other girls."
"I always thought he and Horikita were quite close."
"What are you talking about?"
At this moment, a girl carrying a hot water bottle walked past.
This was Horikita Suzune.
She didn't like the celebration banquet very much, so she left as soon as she could, went back to take a shower, and was now going to get hot water.
As a result, she heard her own name.
She had always been indifferent to others' discussions, because their mouths were their own, and they could say whatever they wanted.
She didn't want to waste her energy.
But she seemed to have heard Hikigaya's name just now.
So Horikita paid a little attention.
Now she heard her own name again.
"Uh… that… by the way, Horikita, are you interested in Hikigaya?" Sato asked.
"…" Horikita. "As for Hikigaya… I do admire him quite a bit."
Saying this, Horikita began to walk towards her room.
"She's so cold." Sato said.
"Kushida, did you just say you know the owner of the camera?" Shinohara didn't forget Kushida.
"Yes, yes." Kushida quickly said.
Because she thought Sakura's selfies had been exposed, but what was exposed was Hikigaya's confession scene.
But the camera was still in Shinohara's hand, so she had to get it back.
"Then help return it to the owner." Shinohara readily handed the camera over.
Kushida knew that everyone had just witnessed the scene of Hikigaya's confession recorded on the camera and his rejection.
So they felt embarrassed, right?
"Are you going out again?" But at this moment, the expressionless girl from Class A standing in the corner said.
"Sorry." Sato quickly said.
They were on this floor, but the Class A girl still had to go up.
So the few of them quickly got into the elevator.
"I always feel like the girls from Class A are a bit difficult to get along with."
Watching the elevator continue to ascend, the girls said.
It looked like nothing had happened.
However, Kushida felt that Hikigaya's reputation might be affected recently.
...
Because the exam was over, he had helped Ichinose solve a problem, and he had gained a favor from her, Hikigaya was in a pretty good mood.
Only.
From Ichinose's lonely expression, could it be that this great angel also had some past?
However, being able to be assigned to Class B instead of Class D, where Hachiman was initially, should be fine, right?
And thinking this.
Hachiman looked at his phone.
He actually received a message from Sakayanagi.
Hikigaya was invited out.
Sakayanagi seemed to be inviting him to have lunch together tomorrow.
Hmm.
Eating together probably meant she was willing to pay for the meal.
Hmph.
He had wanted to be treated to a meal a few days ago, but Sakayanagi was completely unwilling to pay.
Hikigaya was quite dissatisfied with this attitude of being called upon and dismissed at will.
[You can order the spicy wing and egg tart combo you want tomorrow.]
Hmm.
Then he should still go.
Hachiman was not short on money right now.
Aside from the basic living expenses that were enough for ordinary students, which he received from the Class every month, he also had 100,000 points obtained from Kamuro by selling exam papers, and there was still some portion of the 100,000 points that Horikita President had transferred to him before.
Among them.
Aside from the 1 million point card that Chabashira Sensei gave him at the beginning.
Now, another 1 million point card was added to his pocket.
She seemed quite satisfied with this exam.
But this also meant that she hoped their Class would continue to strive upwards.
And this point could only wait for Kushida to continue to get news from the upperclassmen.
Thus.
Everything was going well.
And he wasn't very short on money.
But if he could save some, he would save some. He was committed to being a househusband in the future, so getting used to saving and being thrifty was also important.
So Hachiman considered it for a moment and prepared to send a message indicating that he would go to the appointment.
Just as he was editing the message for Sakayanagi Arisu, he found that Karuizawa had sent a message.
His phone only had the contact information for Horikita, Sakayanagi, Kamuro, Ichinose, Kushida, Sakura, Karuizawa, and Chabashira.
And he had also noted their names, so he could intuitively see who sent the message.
But.
[Boys really like breasts, don't they?] by Karuizawa. [They're all boob aliens.]
????
What kind of slander is this?
By the way, what kind of lewd topic is Karuizawa talking about?
"Could it be that a boy confessed to you after the celebration banquet?" Hachiman was very perceptive and quickly edited and sent a text message.
Hachiman didn't think the other party would send such a message randomly; something must have happened.
He had also said that if the other party helped with the Class promotion, he would provide protection.
Therefore.
Today, Hikigaya was at full combat power.
Ready to be a guardian knight.
--------------------------------
Hello everyone! I have posted new chapters on Patreon, if you like my work and want to support me on this creative journey, you can support me here: [patreon.com/DaoistRoeoNQ]
Thank you for your support!!!