Classroom of the Elite, I Really Just Want to Collect All the CGs

"Sigh, unsatisfactory."

Shikime Natsu wore a look of profound disappointment as he evaluated Horikita Suzune's words.

"It's a pity you won't be able to become my friend. I will report your performance truthfully to Horikita Manabu; his younger sister hasn't shown any improvement at all."

Upon hearing this, Horikita Suzune's expression shifted once more. Her wine-red eyes stared straight at Shikime Natsu. What was going on inside that little head of hers, Shikime Natsu couldn't say, but it certainly wasn't anything pleasant.

If Horikita Suzune had a compass in her hand right now, Shikime Natsu would likely be in danger.

"Do you really want Horikita Manabu to know about your pathetic performance?"

Shikime Natsu remained completely unfazed, his expression unchanging.

"Give me another chance!"

[Ding~]

[CG24: You wouldn't want the President to know about this, would you? (Horikita Suzune)]

[Congratulations to the host for obtaining the skill card: Language Mastery (Whether it is human language, animal language, or even alien, you can communicate without barriers)]

Looking at the reward before him, Shikime Natsu couldn't help but be stunned. Horikita Suzune, who couldn't even make friends, had actually dropped such a reward for him; he had to admit, it was quite excellent.

Hmm... and the name of Horikita Manabu was truly useful. Even such an arrogant beauty was immediately suppressed by it, and she didn't even dare to resist.

Seeing Horikita Suzune like this always made one want to do even more outrageous things to her.

For some reason, since arriving at this school, whenever Shikime Natsu encountered these beauties with such terrible attitudes, he couldn't help but want to bully them a little.

Well, it was all their fault; otherwise, he would still be a representative of truth, goodness, and beauty. How could he possibly do such outrageous things?

"A chance? I just said it, chances are fleeting, unless..."

Unless what?

Horikita Suzune looked at Shikime Natsu quite nervously. If he dared to suggest some excessive demand, she would immediately report this detestable guy.

"I'm a bit thirsty for coffee. If someone is willing to buy it back for me, I might just give that someone a chance."

"That someone," was he implying something?

Horikita Suzune stood up, left the spot immediately, and soon returned with a coffee, placing it in front of Shikime Natsu.

Drink it, choke on it!

The girl's eyes were fierce.

Chapter 69: I am the only person your brother acknowledges

"Is this coffee something you bought specifically for me, Horikita?"

Shikime Natsu looked at the coffee in front of him but didn't reach for it immediately, instead turning his head to look at Horikita Suzune.

He had to ask that? Wasn't that what he just said?

Horikita Suzune's small fists clenched. This guy was truly detestable, absolutely detestable!

"Is it?"

Shikime Natsu's unhurried voice reached Horikita Suzune's ears again, as if he were confirming it.

Did such a thing even need confirmation? Wasn't it obvious?

But Shikime Natsu just watched Horikita Suzune, saying nothing more, while Horikita Suzune also watched Shikime Natsu, her arms crossed.

The two of them stared at each other like this for two full minutes.

"Yes, it's for you!"

Horikita Suzune couldn't take it anymore and spoke directly, her tone quite sharp.

"Then I thank you. It's a pity, the coffee has gone a little cold."

Hearing this, Horikita Suzune's little face turned even uglier. This guy was definitely picking on her on purpose.

But... she couldn't say anything more, lest this guy cause her more trouble. Was her brother really right to find this guy?

Horikita Suzune couldn't help but doubt Horikita Manabu's judgment. Besides having a terrible personality, what other merits did this guy have?

"So... Horikita, continue using your methods to make me want to be friends with you."

Shikime Natsu looked at Horikita Suzune with a half-smile.

She really wanted to punch this detestable guy!

"My name is Horikita Suzune. Can I be friends with you?"

Horikita Suzune took a deep breath, forcing herself to say these words while suppressing her shame. This kind of talk was completely out of character for her!

However, she had to do it. Even if she had to endure the shame, she had always followed in her brother's footsteps. If her brother could make friends, then she certainly could too.

She had to become friends with this annoying guy and then prove to her brother that she had also grown!

If Shikime Natsu knew of this thought of Horikita Suzune's, he would likely just laugh it off. Having such a thought only proved that she hadn't grown at all.

Horikita Suzune was still too green.

"No."

Shikime Natsu spoke softly, a trace of a smile he couldn't quite hide tugging at the corners of his mouth. It was a good thing he had undergone professional training; otherwise, seeing Horikita Suzune like this would have made him burst out laughing.

"Why?"

Horikita Suzune's wine-red eyes were filled with fury. Was this guy just messing with her?

"Are you actually sincere? Looking at you, I don't see any intention of wanting to be friends with me at all."

Shikime Natsu looked at Horikita Suzune and shook his head.

"You really don't take making friends seriously, do you?"

Hearing this, Horikita Suzune was momentarily speechless. It was true; she hadn't taken making friends seriously at all. She had only been thinking about completing the task so she could prove herself to her brother. As for being friends with Shikime Natsu? No way!

This guy's personality was so awful; she would never be friends with someone like him.

"Then what am I supposed to do?"

"Use your brain."

"..."

Horikita Suzune felt that if she could actually become friends with the annoying person in front of her, there wouldn't be a single person in this world she couldn't befriend.

"I don't know! Aren't you the one who came here to teach me how to make friends? Why are you just sitting there drinking coffee?!"

Horikita Suzune's patience was wearing thin, and her tone became even sharper.

"This is also part of the education. I want to see just how rotten your foundation really is, Horikita."

Well, that was a fairly blunt statement, aimed straight at the girl's heart.

"It doesn't necessarily have to be you, does it?"

Horikita Suzune spoke coldly. Others would work just as well.

"That is true, but I am the only person your brother acknowledges. If you want to give up, I won't stop you."

Shikime Natsu didn't seem to have much of a reaction, simply sipping the coffee in his hand slowly.

What did he mean he wouldn't stop her? Wasn't he just using her brother's name to hold her back?

However, the name Horikita Manabu was indeed very effective for Horikita Suzune. At the very least, after hearing that, she didn't think about switching targets anymore.

"So, who were you planning to switch to? Maybe I can help you."

Shikime Natsu's fingers tapped lightly against the tabletop, creating a rhythmic sound.

"No need."

Horikita Suzune refused directly, looking at Shikime Natsu as if she wanted to devour him.

Watching Horikita Suzune's expression, Shikime Natsu couldn't help but marvel at how easy this girl was to manipulate. It was a good thing he had secured the "imperial sword" from Horikita Manabu; otherwise, Horikita Suzune would have walked out on him long ago.

"Is that so? Horikita, you have a bit more perseverance than I imagined."

If it weren't for my brother, I'd tell you to get lost right now!

Horikita Suzune knew that the Shikime Natsu in front of her was definitely mocking her. This feeling of being manipulated was not pleasant at all!

And... her brother had also said that if she couldn't gain Shikime Natsu's approval, she shouldn't bother seeing him!

It was truly infuriating!

What on earth could she do to make this guy acknowledge her?

Horikita Suzune felt a sense of urgency, yet she had no idea how to address the problem. Her understanding of Shikime Natsu was limited to the fact that he was incredibly annoying; beyond that, she knew nothing.

"There's still a chance, Horikita."

Shikime Natsu tossed his empty coffee cup into the trash can and leaned back against the sofa in a more comfortable position.

Even if there was still a chance, what was she supposed to do?

As a top student, Horikita Suzune was exceptionally talented in both academics and physical ability, and the brother she idolized, Horikita Manabu, was equally outstanding.

In Horikita Suzune's eyes, Horikita Manabu was a very aloof person, so she had tried to emulate his demeanor. However, she had misunderstood the meaning of being aloof versus being lonely, and she had never learned how to actually make friends. Now, she couldn't even imagine how Horikita Manabu managed to make friends himself.

Generally speaking, if it were her brother, others would probably take the initiative to approach him and try to be his friend, right?

But for her, the situation was completely different. Having to figure out how to gain the approval of the guy in front of her was truly a massive headache.

Especially since this guy's personality was so wretched; it was genuinely frustrating.

Horikita Suzune had lost count of how many times she had complained about Shikime Natsu's terrible personality today, though, of course, she failed to realize that her own personality was quite difficult as well.

"What is the most basic requirement for making friends?"

Considering the coffee Horikita Suzune had brought him, Shikime Natsu decided to give her a small hint.

"The most basic?"

Horikita Suzune furrowed her brows, seemingly pondering what the most fundamental aspect of friendship could be.

Unfortunately, for five minutes, the entire karaoke room remained completely silent. It was supposed to be a place for singing, but it had turned into a pantomime.

"A smile."