Sakayanagi Has a Mischievous Streak / Sakayanagi Isn't Afraid of Being Alone

"I apologize for the trouble this has caused everyone."

The girl's calm and unhurried tone, coupled with the physical state she displayed, made it impossible for the students in Class D to harbor any harsh thoughts.

Just as they resumed their conversation, Sakayanagi Arisu spotted a familiar figure nearby. A peculiar smile appeared on her lips as she called out to Hashiba Hikaru, who was standing there.

"Classmate Hashiba, could you come here for a moment?"

Although her voice wasn't loud, as a member who attracted a lot of attention, the students from the three classes A, B, and C who remained there immediately turned their attention to her, and those who didn't know the reason subconsciously began to make new guesses in their minds.

After all, both Sakayanagi Arisu and Hashiba Hikaru were quite famous among the first-year students.

After giving the Class A student beside him a reassuring look, Hashiba Hikaru walked towards Sakayanagi with a polite smile and asked the girl, "Classmate Sakayanagi, is there something you need from me?"

"It's almost time to register with the Student Council. Since we've run into each other, I'm planning to go with Hashiba Hikaru," Sakayanagi Arisu said gently, expressing her thoughts.

After glancing at the time on his phone, Hashiba Hikaru understood the other party's purpose. He had indeed been in quite a bit of contact with Sakayanagi lately, so going together wouldn't be a problem.

However, at this moment, Sakayanagi Arisu came up with a new idea.

"Um, I've been sitting in the chair for a while, and my legs are a little numb. Could you please help me Classmate Hashiba?"

"?"

The meaning behind this sentence was completely different from before. Almost instantly, Hashiba Hikaru clearly felt several different gazes fall on him, making him feel a chill down his spine.

No, where's Kamuro?

Please help!

Chapter 238 Sakayanagi is a Little Cunning

After Sakayanagi extended that invitation, she maintained a gentle gaze on Hashiba Hikaru's face, while someone's expression became quite interesting.

After all, his girlfriend was standing right there. Although helping her up wasn't a particularly intimate thing, it was clearly Ichinose Honami hadn't expected.

Meanwhile, the pink-haired girl standing on the other side naturally heard these words. She knew that Sakayanagi had joined the Student Council, but she didn't know how he and Hashiba Hikaru usually got along, so the girl's expression was somewhat subtle.

"Hey, what's going on? Are Classmate Sakayanagi and Classmate Hashiba really close?"

"But isn't Classmate Hashiba dating Ichinose? They've already officially announced it."

"I've never seen Classmate Sakayanagi bring up something like this to any boy before, could it be...?"

After hearing Sakayanagi's speech, the students in Class B began to whisper among themselves, and even the students in Class C became curious, since such gossip was quite rare.

"What, is it that you don't want to, Classmate Hashiba?" Sakayanagi said softly, as if she didn't want others to hear her.

"How could that be? Helping others is my principle." Hashiba Hikaru glanced at Ichinose Honami standing there, braced herself, took a step forward, and stretched out her arm.

"Classmate Hashiba."

Upon Sakayanagi Arisu's smile deepened. She placed her two small hands on the boy's arms and slowly stood up from the chair.

After sensing the delicate and refreshing fragrance emanating from the other person, Hashiba Hikaru expressionlessly fulfilled his duty as a human armrest. Only after Sakayanagi gripped the cane firmly and stood up did he slowly withdraw his arm.

"Shall we go there now?" Hashiba Hikaru asked.

"You should tell your classmates first, since many people care about you," Classmate Hashiba Sakayanagi Arisu a smile.

Just then, the silver-haired girl and Ichinose, who was standing on the other side, suddenly made eye contact. She nodded slightly to her very politely, and Ichinose nodded in return.

"Um, Ichinose, you can take everyone back later. I need to go to the Student Council first." Hashiba Hikaru walked over and explained her plans to everyone.

"Yes, I understand."

Ichinose Honami nodded. Although the scene of her boyfriend helping another girl to her feet was somewhat jarring to her, he had said it was because of a physical disability, so she couldn't voice any objections; otherwise, she would be being unreasonable.

"After Ichinose and Ibuki make their appointment, remember to let me know in advance so we can make preparations."

After giving his instructions, Hashiba Hikaru greeted everyone in the class. Looking at Sakayanagi who was already walking over, he said, "Let's go over there, Classmate Sakayanagi."

"Um."

After the two left the Gymnasium side by side, Ando, Shiranami Chihiro, and Himeno Yuki quickly gathered around Ichinose Honami, each with a somewhat solemn expression.

"What's going on? Why do Classmate Sakayanagi and Classmate Hashiba seem so familiar with each other?"

"Even if they both work in the Student Council, they shouldn't seem to be on such good terms, especially since she's clearly a girl from another class..."

"Oh, don't be so nervous. This is just normal interaction. I'm sure Hikaru will handle it." Ichinose Honami's pretty face.

"That won't do. We need to nip any problems in the bud. If Ichinose doesn't want to talk about it, then we'll have to explain it to Classmate Hashiba!"

Several girls in Class A were still upset about what had just happened. To them, Hashiba Hikaru and Ichinose Honami were the most compatible couple in Class A, and since they were also their most important classmates, they didn't want their relationship to have any problems.

"Please don't do this. We should give Hikaru some private space. This is my own choice."

"But..."

"No buts, let's focus on the Sports Festival instead."

The pink-haired girl called to her classmates to get ready to return to the classroom, as this was the most important thing at the moment. Although she felt a little uncomfortable, she quickly suppressed it.

Among these students, Ichinose Honami who was somewhat concerned about what had just happened. On the other side, two other girls also noticed the Matoba, their expressions subtle and their thoughts differing.

After leaving the gymnasium, Hashiba Hikaru and Sakayanagi Arisu walked side by side toward the Student Council office in the teaching building.

However, the two did not remain silent; they quickly began chatting.

"Classmate Sakayanagi, you're so mean! Did you have to say something like that at that moment?" Hashiba Hikaru sighed and touched her forehead, expressing her condemnation.

"I simply made my request normally, and Classmate Hashiba agreed on her own. It has nothing to do with me."

Sakayanagi Arisu smile, "I believe Ichinose is an understanding girl, so she won't mind too much."

"It's not because of that, it's just that Classmate Sakayanagi's sudden attack caught me off guard. I clearly saw Kamuro just now, but she didn't come over."

Hashiba Hikaru didn't look at Sakayanagi's face while talking to her; instead, she kept her eyes fixed on the scenery ahead, maintaining a small distance between them.

"Is this because we received your order?"

"Of course not. Masumi isn't my subordinate, so she naturally has the right to refuse my request," Sakayanagi said matter-of-factly. "Isn't that common sense?"

"Perhaps. In any case, I hope that Classmate Sakayanagi can remind me a little next time so that I can be mentally prepared in advance."

"Is it because Classmate Hashiba doesn't want to help me?"

"Of course not for that reason, but..."

"Then there's no problem. Anyway, I'll remember what Classmate Hashiba did for me, and I'll return the favor next time." Sakayanagi gripped his gray cane, his tone confident. "That's my promise."

"Alright."

Hashiba Hikaru turned her head to look at the silver-haired girl who looked gentle and weak but had a rather strong personality, and her understanding of her was refreshed once again.

"Why are you looking at me like that? Aren't you worried that Ichinose might misunderstand, Classmate Hashiba?"

"..."

That's right, she actually knows everything; she's a complete schemer.

Chapter 239 Sakayanagi is never afraid of loneliness

When Hashiba Hikaru and Sakayanagi Arisu arrived at the Student Council office, almost everyone inside was busy. The Sports Festival was approaching, and there was a lot of content that the Student Council needed to control and review, with documents to process every day.

"Everyone seems really busy. Luckily, I don't have too much to do."

Hashiba Hikaru found his seat and sat down. On the table in front of him were a computer, a row of upright blue folders, and an orange water glass beside him. This was where he usually handled Club Management Department matters.

"Classmate Hashiba will be even more relaxed during the Sports Festival, and then it'll be my turn to work hard."

The petite, silver-haired girl sat opposite him. Because she belonged to the Activities Department, most of the work was handled by the senior students. She only needed to coordinate some documents, numbers, and reports.

"This is a normal cycle, let's get used to it gradually."

Hashiba Hikaru pulled up the club application documents that needed to be processed today. After all the club applications were sent in, the first person to handle them was Miyabi Nagumo, who would then distribute them to the individual members, and finally conduct a unified review and verification.

"Hmm... so you still won't give up, huh?"

The boy stared at the screen. He had already rejected a club's application for funding to purchase new equipment, but they clearly hadn't given up.

As he was carefully editing his reply, Sakayanagi, sitting opposite him, began to scrutinize the boy's face.

It must be said that, if we're just talking about personal preferences, Sakayanagi thinks Hashiba Hikaru's appearance is quite pleasing to her. Her handsome face and the gentle temperament she exudes make her the type that girls would find very attractive from any angle.

Moreover, he has a very unique personality. Despite his outstanding abilities, he prefers to play house with a group of classmates who are far inferior to him. If he had entered another class instead of Class B in the first place, the situation might be even more interesting now.

[But things are fine now too. As someone who needs to be defeated, Classmate Hashiba is a good fit.]

Sakayanagi Arisu calmly sorted out her thoughts. After the two Special Exam during the summer vacation, Katsuragi had lost many followers due to his consecutive failures. Now, the Sakayanagi Faction in Class B made up almost two-thirds of the students, and it would be difficult for him to have a chance to turn things around.

Although she couldn't participate in the Sports Festival, Sakayanagi didn't intend to be a mere bystander; instead, she wanted to participate and continue to expand her influence.

Just like this Classmate Hashiba, only those who can completely control the class truly qualify to sit at the poker table.

However, just as the silver-haired girl was deep in thought, the phone rang on the other end.

"Seriously, this guy just won't let up..." Hashiba Hikaru picked up the phone with a displeased expression, turned around and walked out of the Student Council office to answer it.

Sakayanagi could roughly guess what the other party was doing; most likely, a club's funding application hadn't been approved, so the person in charge was calling Classmate Hashiba to see if there was any room for negotiation.

After a brief moment of wanting to watch the spectacle unfold, Sakayanagi quickly saw Hashiba Hikaru walk in again. He moved to the table next to the printer and started working on something, his expression even more unpleasant than before.

"Um, is there some kind of difficulty for Classmate Hashiba?" Sakayanagi asked softly.

"I need to go to the Shogi Club. Their manager said they have prepared the medal that was lost earlier and intend to use it as proof of my right to apply for an extra allowance."

Although Hashiba Hikaru didn't believe what they said at all, it was a matter that the Student Council was responsible for. Even if it was a wasted trip, she still had to confirm whether what they said was true. If they had really received honors, the appropriate stipends had to be given.

"Judging from Classmate Hashiba's expression, is this matter somewhat troublesome?"

"Of course not, I'm just curious what kind of medal they're talking about. If it really exists, why didn't they bring it out when they first applied?"

Hashiba Hikaru took the documents out of the printer and prepared to head to the Shogi Club.

"Classmate Hashiba, do you remember what I just said?" Sakayanagi Arisu held her cane, a gentle smile on her delicate face.

"Are you planning to come with me Classmate Sakayanagi? Have you finished taking care of everything?" The boy looked somewhat surprised.

"There's only a little finishing touch left. Since Classmate Hashiba helped me just now, perhaps I can lend you a hand," Sakayanagi said calmly. "Because I do have some knowledge of shogi."

"Is that so?"

Hashiba Hikaru thought about it and figured it wouldn't hurt to have another person. If this Classmate Sakayanagi really knew a lot about shogi, he might come in handy.

"Alright then, let's go together."

After Sakayanagi Arisu used her cane to steady herself, she followed behind Hashiba Hikaru with a smile, and the two of them walked together toward the floor where the Shogi Club was located.

On the way, observing the silver-haired girl's serene expression, Hashiba Hikaru decided to take the initiative to speak up and liven up the atmosphere.

"Besides Kamuro Classmate Sakayanagi any other friends?"

"It's a pity. Although I want to make friends, since I enrolled, she's probably the only one I can really talk to." The girl's tone was neither happy nor sad, making it impossible to tell whether she cared or not.

"But if that's the case, Classmate Sakayanagi will often be alone. Won't she feel lonely?"

Hashiba Hikaru's questions were not merely for casual conversation; she wanted to increase her understanding of Sakayanagi, which she knew would come in handy later.

"No, I don't feel lonely."

Upon hearing this question, Sakayanagi stopped and gazed at Hashiba Hikaru's face before slowly saying, "Because I don't have anything I want to do, and even if I'm alone, I don't feel lonely."

"... That's really impressive."

Although the silver-haired girl's tone of voice did not change at all, Hashiba Hikaru felt a unique aura emanating from her petite body. Despite looking like a delicate flower, she always carried an undeniable presence.

What an amazing person.

"Classmate Hashiba, but this is just a habit I've developed, so I don't see anything wrong with it. You don't need to worry about my feelings; just do what you're supposed to do."

A smile curved at the corners of Sakayanagi's lips, making her look delicate and cute.

"Yes, I understand."

Hashiba Hikaru suppressed her strange emotions and continued moving down the corridor with Sakayanagi. After about ten minutes, the two finally arrived at the Shogi Club Activity Classroom on the sixth floor.

Knock knock knock.

After knocking on the door, a voice came from inside that was a mixture of anxiety and joy.

"Please come in!"