Sakayanagi: I Actually Want to Beat Hajima / Ichinose's Flawless Love
"Shouldn't we get up?"
She rubbed her eyes. It was their first time together yesterday. Although they were a bit clumsy at first, they became quite engrossed after getting used to it, which resulted in them not sleeping well.
"How about I ask for a day off for Honami? After all..." Hashiba Hikaru hesitated. After all, it's best for a girl to rest more after experiencing something like this. Missing a day of class won't hurt.
"I don't want to take leave, I still need to go to class."
Ichinose Honami got dressed and prepared to get out of bed, but as soon as she moved slightly, she immediately felt the consequences of her excessive excitement the night before; a tearing pain shot straight to the top of her head.
"Seriously, taking a day off is fine, it's like taking sick leave."
Hashiba Hikaru immediately went over and hugged her, then covered her with the blanket and said softly, "Then I'll take care of it for you. Just rest here today, I'll be back soon."
"Hmm... okay then."
Ichinose Honami gazed at the boy before her, leaning against the headboard, a satisfied smile slowly curving her lips.
"Now, the light is completely mine. That's wonderful."
"Um."
Chapter 253 Sakayanagi: I actually wanted to beat Classmate Hashiba!
After helping Ichinose Honami to bed, Hashiba Hikaru intended to take the day off to be with her, but the girl immediately refused.
Putting aside the fact that both of them taking leave at the same time would arouse too much speculation, the more important thing is that there is a physical education class today, Ichinose feels that the boy needs to take charge and supervise the students' preparations for the Sports Festival.
Unable to dissuade her, he reluctantly agreed. After buying breakfast for his girlfriend, Hashiba Hikaru gently kissed her cheek and left the dormitory for class.
The pink-haired girl leaned against the headboard, holding up her phone screen, which displayed Ichinose Honami's pretty face.
After successfully climbing the adult steps, the girl's delicate face lost some of its youthful innocence and gained more charm, her rosy cheeks revealing a more mature and gentle temperament.
"That's wonderful, now Hikari and I can be together forever."
Ichinose Honami pressed her head tightly against Hashiba Hikaru's pillow. She knew Hashiba Hikaru's first time, so during the night before, the girl's heart was overflowing with love. Being able to share each other's first time was her most beautiful longing for love.
"Light."
I like you so much...
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After leaving the dormitory, Hashiba Hikaru opened the System Panel that had popped up earlier. Now that she had completely broken through her relationship with Ichinose, the stock price naturally wouldn't remain unmoved.
[You and Ichinose Honami became a real couple. After taking that final step, Ichinose Honami felt an unprecedented sense of satisfaction. Her love for you reached its peak, Ichinose Honami Stock Price rose by 40, currently at 300.]
Is this the limit?
Hashiba Hikaru rubbed his temples and walked towards the school building. When he arrived at Class 1-A's classroom, many people asked him why Ichinose hadn't come. After all, girls usually arrive quite early, and it was almost time for class to start, so her absence made the students a little concerned.
"Don't worry, everyone. Ichinose is just feeling a little unwell, so she took a day off," Hashiba Hikaru explained with a smile. "She'll be back in class tomorrow, full of energy."
"It's good that you're alright."
"Classmate Hashiba, you'd better take good care of her, after all, you're Ichinose's boyfriend."
"That's right, that's right, it's your responsibility."
"Of course, I won't neglect this matter, so please rest assured," the young man assured everyone with a gentle expression.
The concern shown by everyone towards Ichinose was sincere and heartwarming, which further illustrates the girl's status in the hearts of her classmates.
"Yes, everyone, stop asking. Since Classmate Hashiba said it's okay, we don't need to worry anymore."
Ichinose Ando Sayo's best friend, sidled up with a smile. After dismissing the others, she whispered to Hashiba Hikaru, "I heard Ichinose went to Classmate Hashiba's dorm yesterday. Is her absence related to you?"
"If you want to know, you should ask Ando, Honami. I'm not telling you."
"Hehehe, if Ichinose is happy, it's okay if I don't know the answer."
As Ichinose Honami's good friend, Ando and the two often talked about private topics in private, so she was quite clear about the pink-haired girl's inner thoughts and desires. Now that she saw this scene, she probably had a good idea of what was going on.
"However... Classmate Hashiba, you must take extra good care of Ichinose. You two are the most perfect couple in everyone's eyes, and I don't want any problems to arise between you." Ando Sayo stared into the boy's eyes, her face smiling, but a strange pressure emanating from her.
"Certainly."
"That's good."
After the other person turned and left, Hashiba Hikaru's expression was somewhat complicated. No matter what, he was currently involved with more than one girl. Since he had made the decision to want everyone to be happy, the road ahead would definitely be full of thorns.
Keep going, words and promises are powerless, actions are what truly matter.
The boy opened his textbook and continued to think about the next steps. At this stage, in addition to cooperating with Horikita Suzune, he also needed to keep an eye on the class's Sports Festival competition.
As the afternoon approached, both periods were physical education classes in preparation for the upcoming Sports Festival. Hashiba Hikaru, Ando Kanzaki Ryuji stood together, observing their classmates training in the Gymnasium.
"How has everyone's thinking gone regarding the candidates to recommend for the competition?"
Hashiba Hikaru looked at the notes on her phone and recommended four types of competitions: Borrowing Race, Four-Way Tug-of-War, Mixed Gender Three-Legged Race, and finally, Grade-wide 1200m Relay Race.
Because the reward for a student's ranking in the competition is greater than the overall reward, it is essential to select the most suitable candidate to help the class earn more points.
" For the Borrowing Race, we currently have two candidates," Kanzaki said, glancing at his classmates. "This race not only tests athletic ability, but more importantly, judgment and reaction speed. I think we need to think about it some more."
Where is Ando?
"If it's a two-person race, we'll be organizing a sprint between men and women later. I can observe the situation," Ando Sayo, her expression equally serious. The selection of participants couldn't be taken lightly.
Of the six members of the Sports Festival Special Task Force, apart from Hashiba Hikaru, who is in charge, and Ichinose Honami, the remaining four are each responsible for deciding on the personnel assignments for one project. With one month left until the deadline, they have plenty of time to make their choices.
"However, I think it's good to decide in advance, at least it allows for targeted individual training, helping everyone better prepare for the exam."
Hashiba Hikaru spoke in a relaxed tone, emphasizing that in addition to motivating everyone, maintaining a united class atmosphere was also very important.
"However, please don't put too much pressure on yourselves. Our Class A has already pulled far ahead of the classes behind us, so even if we don't get the best ranking in the end, it's not a big deal. The more important thing is that everyone stays safe and doesn't get hurt."
"If any student feels unwell during training, please report it to me or the PE teacher immediately, understand?"
"Understood."
With the Sports Festival approaching, all the students in Class A of the First Year were very enthusiastic about it. It was almost impossible to find anyone slacking off during physical education class. After Hashiba Hikaru raised his stamina to 6 points, he naturally participated in all the training and showed his unique talent, which was to use the most standard movements he remembered to exercise and warm up, making his classmates look at him with envy.
After the two physical education classes ended, Hashiba Hikaru washed her face and went to the side of the Sports Festival Special Task Force.
"So, what are everyone's thoughts?"
"Um..." Amikura Mako wasn't initially part of this group, so her tone wasn't quite smooth. "Is Classmate Hashiba planning to participate in the recommendation competition?"
"If everyone thinks I'm suitable, I'll certainly do my best to accept."
Hashiba Hikaru smiled slightly, her tone devoid of any reluctance. "Does everyone think I'm suitable for participating in any recommendation competition?"
"In that case, I think Classmate Hashiba would be very suitable to participate in the final Relay Race," Ando Sayo suddenly interjected. "Because Classmate Hashiba has excellent explosive power and reaction speed, and everyone trusts you, you should be able to perform at your best as one of the runners."
"That's right, that's what I think too."
"Hmm... if that's the case, I have no objection," Hashiba Hikaru said sincerely, shrugging. "However, I think we should organize a Relay Race during the next PE class. If Ichinose also thinks it's okay, then let's put my name on the list."
"Agree."
"Keep this a secret from the rest of the class. The entry form is very important, so please don't tell anyone."
"That's natural."
All four immediately agreed. Although Class A currently held a significant advantage, they were unwilling to simply give up. If they could earn points as a reward, why refuse?
After a brief discussion, Hashiba Hikaru parted ways with everyone. Since he had taken a day off from the Student Council yesterday, he had to show his face today, otherwise some trouble would arise.
Upon arriving at the Student Council office, Hashiba Hikaru immediately spotted the silver-haired girl sitting opposite her.
"Good afternoon, Classmate Sakayanagi."
"Oh, it's Classmate Hashiba. Good afternoon." Sakayanagi Arisu nodded slightly to the boy, a meaningful smile playing on her lips. "Yesterday was quite lively, with that Sudoku Challenge."
"Everyone is really enthusiastic; I didn't expect so many people to be willing to take on the challenge."
One must always be mindful of one's words when speaking to Akito, and given that Sakayanagi was someone Hashiba Hikaru was wary of, his expression remained completely unchanged.
"I don't know how Horikita came up with this kind of club activity. It's clearly about collecting points, but he calls it exploring his talents. It's unbelievable."
Sakayanagi Arisu didn't look at Hashiba Hikaru, but said as if to herself, "But since it's using points as bait, it's inevitable that everyone will take the bait."
"Collecting points? Classmate Sakayanagi actually thinks that way?!"
Hashiba Hikaru looked surprised and said, "I thought Horikita- san's request was just for a simple club activity."
"Classmate Hashiba really didn't know?"
Hashiba Hikaru shook her head, her tone helpless. "Horikita and I aren't in the same class. If I had known beforehand, why wouldn't I have told our classmates?"
"Indeed, Horikita is really amazing."
Sakayanagi Arisu gazed into Hashiba Hikaru's eyes, those seemingly eloquent purple eyes holding countless profound meanings. "Perhaps I should go and talk to her."
"Could it be that Classmate Sakayanagi- san is interested in Sudoku Challenge?"
"No, I'm just very interested in Horikita- san's idea," the silver-haired girl's tone suddenly softened, her voice rising slightly, "If this plan really came up with by her, wouldn't that mean we've gained another enemy for Class B?"
"Is Classmate Sakayanagi really that enthusiastic about class competition? Looks like I need to be careful." Hashiba Hikaru sighed, but her phone screen quickly switched to her chat with Horikita Suzune.
Ultimately, it makes sense if Sakayanagi really wanted to target Class C, since as two adjacent classes, mutual wariness is inevitable.
"That's right, I've always wanted to beat Classmate Hashiba, and that's not a lie."
"I can't let my guard down, after all, Classmate Sakayanagi is too strong, and there's a high chance I'll lose."
"Hehe, then please look forward to it Classmate Hashiba."
Sakayanagi smiled faintly and turned his gaze back to his computer screen, while Hashiba Hikaru across from him fell silent.
Challenge invitation?
Then I'll make Class B taste defeat again at the Sports Festival; that's something I've always planned to do.
After turning her gaze away from the silver-haired girl, Hashiba Hikaru smiled.
Chapter 254 Ichinose's Impeccable Love
Because she needed to get home early to be with Ichinose, Hashiba Hikaru became very efficient in handling Student Council affairs.
After his conversation with Sakayanagi ended, he sent a few text messages to Horikita Suzune, and then devoted himself to the Student Council's tasks without saying another word.
About an hour later, the boy had finished organizing the documents assigned to him by the Club Management Department that day and compiled them into a daily summary table.
After the busy period of summer vacation, he didn't have many tasks each day, so he quickly finished his report to Nagumo. After receiving confirmation from Cheng, he picked up his schoolbag and quickly left the Student Council office.
The silver-haired girl sitting opposite her stopped what she was doing, gazing at the other person's back with a faint smile on her face.
After Kamuro Masumi, whom she had arranged to follow them, Sakayanagi had confirmed one thing: this Classmate Hashiba was indeed a womanizer.
Despite having publicly announced her relationship with her Ichinose, she maintains extremely complicated relationships with three girls from Class D: Kushida Kikyo, Horikita Suzune, and Sakura Airi.
Kamuro Masumi's surveillance didn't yield any clear photos, since her phone couldn't be silenced, and all the information she transmitted was verbal to avoid being discovered.
However, having complete trust in her Sakayanagi knew that she wouldn't lie about such things, so he had long ago created a fairly three-dimensional image of Hashiba Hikaru in his mind.
She is highly capable and has a stable personality, but her philandering and cheating behavior is a fact.
Having read extensively in history books and classic literature, Sakayanagi didn't feel much psychological aversion to this behavior. She herself was born into the upper echelons of society, and such things were commonplace in this circle.
Outstanding men are always surrounded by all sorts of women. These women are drawn to the men because of their excellence, like moths to a flame. In the end, they can't win the men's unique love and can only silently endure the situation. Eventually, this develops into a kind of unspoken rule.
Therefore, Sakayanagi won't react much to Hashiba Hikaru's womanizing ways. As the first person to pique her interest in this school, the silver-haired girl has already decided to defeat him, and the means don't matter.
Since you're involved with so many girls, what priorities would you make?
I'm really curious.
On the other side, as Hashiba walked back to his dormitory, he naturally couldn't hear what Sakayanagi was thinking. As someone who had just gained his girlfriend's complete attention, he had to focus his attention on her; it was his duty.
"Honami, I'm back."
Hashiba Hikaru swiped her card to enter, and the next second she saw the pink-haired girl walking towards her.
Upon seeing him, the other person almost instinctively snuggled into the boy's arms, gently embracing his soft, voluptuous body. Hashiba Hikaru leaned closer.
"Hmm..."
"Uh-huh."
After a simple kiss, Ichinose Honami wrapped her limbs tightly around Hashiba Hikaru, her pretty face radiating a captivating allure.
"You've worked hard today, Hikaru."