Kikyou: It's Time to Buy Some Winning Lingerie.

In short, the Mixed Gender Three-Legged Race was now completely over. After confirming the scores of Class A, Hashiba Hikaru looked again in the direction of Ryuen.

Ryuen Kakeru didn't participate in this competition, but the boy knew very well that since this guy was about to gain control of the class, it meant that the number of people supporting him was about to surpass Ibuki's.

"And Class B too."

Hashiba Hikaru turned to look at the White Team tent opposite her. Although the silver-haired Classmate Sakayanagi was unable to play due to health reasons, she did not choose to stay in the dormitory. Instead, she quietly sat in the Class B tent watching the match.

Now only the final Relay Race remains. Under Katsuragi's leadership, Class B has not gained a significant advantage. If the final score is based on grade level, they may not even be able to beat Class D.

This will definitely put tremendous pressure on Katsuragi. The continuous defeats will affect his personal prestige in Class B, which will give the Sakayanagi Faction an opportunity to take advantage of him, and he may even continue to be poached.

"After the Sports Festival ends, the landscape of the first year will probably be reshuffled, including the class rankings."

Due to Sudo's suspension and Horikita Suzune's injury, Class C also performed poorly in this Sports Festival. If Class B, led by Katsuragi, failed to gain an advantage, then Class C was the class that fell behind the most.

In that case, they would likely lose 200 Class Evaluation Points after the Sports Festival ends, and the difference between Class C and Class D is only a little over 100 points, so their ranking could very well be reversed.

"Hikari, what are you thinking about?"

Ichinose Honami took her boyfriend's hand and they walked together toward Class A's tent.

After the first three recommended matches, everyone will have a longer rest time than before because the last event requires more setup and is a single-round, all-grade relay race, giving students more time to prepare.

"Thank you for your hard work, Classmate Hashiba and Ichinose."

"Quickly, hand our hero some water and a towel!"

The students gathered around with smiles, led the two to their seats, and then very considerately handed them towels and water.

"We're not that tired yet, please don't do this."

Ichinose Honami was a little embarrassed, but Hashiba Hikaru didn't say much. He wiped the sweat off his body and looked at the staff who were setting up on the playground.

"The final round is a six-person relay, and all twelve classes will be represented in a team event, so it's going to be a tough battle."

Shibata noticed Hashiba Hikaru's gaze and immediately said, "Classmate Hashiba, as the last batter, you should have confidence, right?"

"Yes, ultimately, Relay Race rely on explosive power. As long as the runners ahead don't fall too far behind, our advantage is enormous."

After a moment's thought, Hashiba Hikaru stood up and said, "The other five students participating in the competition, please take a good rest first, so that you can be better prepared for the upcoming battle."

"Yes!"

As the final event of the Sports Festival, the Relay Race for the entire grade involved several small discussions among Class A when deciding on the participants. After a long period of deliberation and voting, the final list was selected.

The runners for the first to last leg are: Shibata Sou, Himeno Yuki, Tsube Hitomi, Beppu Ryota, Kanzaki Ryuji, and Hashiba Hikaru.

The first leg was chosen by selecting Shibata to gain a better starting advantage, while the next three runners were all people who had achieved good results in individual races. Then Kanzaki was chosen as a final adjustment before the end, with the goal of handing the last leg to Hashiba Hikaru in the shortest possible time.

As everyone began to rest, Hashiba Hikaru took out her phone and glanced at it. Thanks to the school's tight schedule, although twelve matches had already been held, it was still not five o'clock, and all the arrangements for the day would be completed by six o'clock, which was quite smooth.

But just then, a message popped up on the boy's phone.

Chat interface.

Kushida Kikyo: I'm waiting for you at the bottom of the stairs on the second floor of the teaching building. Come over quickly.

"..."

What's gotten into this guy now?

Hashiba Hikaru was somewhat speechless, but since there was still time, it wouldn't hurt to see her.

After greeting his classmates, the boy turned and walked into the school. He wasn't sure what Kushida Kikyo was planning to do, but he might be able to get some useful information.

Upon arriving at the agreed-upon location, the girl with neat short hair was throwing a tantrum at the wall, seemingly having been holding it in for a long time.

"You bastard! Keep showing off, who are you trying to impress?"

"Damn it! I'm so angry!"

"..."

Hashiba Hikaru felt like she could guess why the other person had called her over. Was there really such a way of understanding things?

"Cough cough..."

The boy coughed twice, feigning an attack, which immediately alerted Kushida.

"Who?"

"Of course it's me, who else could it be?"

Hashiba Hikaru shrugged and stepped behind the girl.

"Snort!"

Upon seeing that familiar face, a blush crept across Kushida Kikyo's pretty face, and she quickly questioned, "Did you hear everything just now?"

"Yeah, it's quite a coincidence. I always manage to overhear Kushida's little secrets."

"I see."

Kushida Kikyo's expression changed, and a captivating blush appeared on her delicate and charming face. She took small, quick steps to Hashiba Hikaru and uttered a thought-provoking remark.

"Then... would you like to leave your handprint again?"

"..."

Hashiba Hikaru fell silent after sensing the short-haired girl, who was so close at hand, suddenly revealing an attitude of complete surrender.

Has this guy's persona changed too quickly?

"What's wrong? Are you disgusted with me?"

After waiting for a while without seeing any movement from the other party, Kushida's charming expression instantly turned into a storm. She pressed her small head against Hashiba Hikaru's chest and said sharply, "Answer me now!"

"Of course not."

Hashiba Hikaru rubbed her temples and said with a hint of helplessness, "Actually Kushida can sense my attitude towards you, right? If I disliked you, why would I keep interacting with you?"

"Snort!"

Looking into the other person's sincere eyes, Kushida Kikyo's body immediately went limp. Of course, she understood all of this, otherwise she wouldn't have taken the initiative to give up her first kiss.

"So what does Kushida want from me? Just to secretly curse me out?"

Hashiba Hikaru joked.

"Of course not, I have something to tell you."

"Can you tell me now?"

"Hold me tight first..."

"..."

"Hurry up!"

Kushida urged him on while raising her slender arm.

"Good."

Hashiba Hikaru reached out and pulled the short-haired girl's full, soft body into her arms. Feeling the familiar embrace, Kushida instinctively buried his face in her chest.

"Can we talk now?"

The boy embraced her slender waist, his tone gentle.

Do you remember the two things you owe me?

"Hmm, have you made up your mind?"

"Of course, I not only helped you gather intelligence, but I also secured a victory for you. Shouldn't you thank me properly?"

"That's right, I won't renege on my debt."

"In that case, my first thought is that you need to spend the whole day with me!"

"The whole day?"

"Yes."

Kushida Kikyo gazed intently at Hashiba Hikaru's handsome face and slowly said, "You are not allowed to see any girls on that day. How about it? Do you dare to promise me?"

~~~~~

296

Chapter 296 Kushida: It's time to buy the decisive underwear.

In the quiet hallway, Hashiba Hikaru gently embraced the short-haired girl in her arms, a thoughtful expression on her face.

"What's wrong? Is this matter causing you so much trouble?"

Kushida Kikyo rested her head against his chest, her tone somewhat displeased.

"The difficulty isn't the time, but the location."

Hashiba Hikaru stroked the girl's waist and sighed, "You and I are both quite famous in this school. Even if we spend the whole day with you, where would we stay?"

"Hehehe, that's easy, just stay in my room together, right?"

Kushida Kikyo smiled as if she had planned this all along, "I can prepare the ingredients in advance, so it's fine if I don't go out all day."

"This isn't really a good idea, it feels kind of boring being in the room."

Hashiba Hikaru thought for a moment, then said, "Kushida, don't you want to go out and have some fun? Like, go to the movies or something."

"The key is not what you do, but who you're with."

A serious expression appeared on Kushida's pretty face as she looked at Hashiba Hikaru and said, "Going to the cinema is no better than staying in the dorm and watching videos."

"I don't mind, I'm just worried you'll get bored."

After understanding her deeper thoughts, the boy said calmly, "Anyway, I can read books or something while staying in the dorm."

"Hmph, I won't give you time to read."

Knowing that the other party had agreed, Kushida Kikyo immediately broke into a smug smile.

What content are you planning to include?

Hearing her say that, Hashiba Hikaru couldn't help but feel curious.

"You'll see when the time comes. In short, this is what I deserve. You have to spend a whole day with me, and you're not allowed to see any other girls during that time, not even in your thoughts!"

"Okay, okay."

Hashiba Hikaru patted her hair as if coaxing a child, and smiled, "Is it alright if I do whatever you want?"

"... Set a time first, and I can accommodate you,"

Kushida nodded, her face slightly flushed. Sensing the other person's consistently gentle attitude, she added, "Anyway, you're a very busy person."

"Hmm, I'll check my schedule after the Sports Festival ends."

Hashiba Hikaru thought for a moment. After the Sports Festival ended, the first-year students should be able to relax for a while, and he could take some time to do his own things.

Is there anything else?

"Without..."

Having achieved her goal Kushida initially wanted to say no, but looking at the despicable guy in front of her, and in the quiet solitude, a new idea began to sprout in her mind.

"Since you've been so cooperative, I'll give you a reward."

"Um?"

Hashiba Hikaru was taken aback. "What reward?"

"Is there any other reward? Honestly."

Kushida Kikyo was already leaning against the boy's chest when she easily raised her arms and wrapped them around his neck, then she stood on tiptoe.

"Hmm..."

Seeing the girl approaching, Hashiba Hikaru did not refuse.

After a long, tender, and affectionate kiss, Kushida Kikyo collapsed weakly into the boy's arms. She felt all her strength had been drained away. Fortunately, she didn't have to participate in the next match, otherwise she wouldn't have been able to compete.

"You're really skilled, aren't you? Did you practice with Honami all of that?"

Kushida Kikyo punched him with her tiny fist, which she could barely feel.

"Well..."