Information Freely Offered by Sakayanagi Arisu / A Tender Night, and December Arrives

Hashiba Hikaru shuddered, feeling a dryness in her throat. "You're not really planning to do this, are you?"

"Of course, now that I've made this suggestion, I have to actually do it. I don't intend to just talk about it."

Kushida Kikyo smiled and brought her face close to Hashiba Hikaru's, "Anyway, Sakura will agree as soon as you mention it, right? Don't you really want to?"

"On that day, we'll do whatever you want, everything will be fine~"

A sweet, cloying voice enveloped Hashiba Hikaru's head, and he unconsciously tightened his embrace Kushida Kikyo's slender waist, his expression beginning to waver drastically.

"Want to come?"

"... want."

"Haha, it's a promise then, pinky swear!"

"Um."

375

Chapter 375: Information Voluntarily Provided by Sakayanagi Arisu.

After all four first-grade classes submitted their internally prepared test papers, the teachers in charge became very busy. Reviewing the test papers was a complex process that required strict adherence to the details of the question-setting rules to ensure fairness and impartiality.

In a Club Room, Hashiba Hikaru and Sakayanagi Arisu once again faced off in their Go match.

"How's things going with Classmate Sakayanagi's class lately?"

The boy rested his chin on his hand, thinking as he asked questions.

"It's the same as always, but the second thing that Classmate Hashiba promised me has already yielded some results."

The silver-haired girl opposite me always had a faint smile on her lips and spoke in a gentle tone.

"Oh? Have they already responded?"

Hashiba Hikaru moved the Queen's chess piece slightly, her brow furrowing.

"Yes, Katsuragi is inquiring whether I have established a cooperative relationship with your class. The veracity of this information is currently being assessed."

Sakayanagi Arisu can easily multitask; playing Go and chatting at the same time is a piece of cake for her.

"That's interesting. I wonder what decision they'll make."

Hashiba Hikaru thought for a moment. Now that it had been discovered that Katsuragi from Class B of the First Year, Ryuen from Class C of the First Year, and Nagumo were secretly cooperating, they couldn't let their guard down.

Only the weak travel in packs; beasts roam alone.

The silver-haired girl suddenly uttered a sentence, her gaze fixed directly on Hashiba Hikaru's face.

"I think that statement is a bit outdated, isn't it?"

The boy didn't quite agree with this statement. He preferred achieving his goals through the actions of others; going it alone was just too boring.

"Why?"

Sakayanagi Arisu's smile remained unchanged.

"Because I prefer to get involved in other people's plans; the most fun thing is fighting with people."

Hashiba Hikaru smiled slightly as he looked down at the board, seemingly noticing a crucial change.

"General."

The boy made a decisive move, instantly putting his opponent in a very dangerous situation. After thinking for several moves, she realized that there was no chance of turning the game around.

"I lost."

Sakayanagi Arisu replied calmly.

"Haha, this is my first win in these seven days, it really wasn't easy."

Hashiba Hikaru rubbed his nose. Being constantly beaten by this highly aggressive girl was certainly unpleasant for him, but he could indeed learn something from playing against a high-level player.

"Is this the first time this week? Looks like I've been a bit lax lately."

Despite losing, Sakayanagi Arisu wore a smile like a victor. The silver-haired girl sized up Hashiba Hikaru before her, her tone melodious.

"I believe there will be more and more opportunities in the future, and I will definitely beat Classmate Sakayanagi completely."

Hashiba Hikaru took a sip of the coffee that was next to her. It was all bought by Sakayanagi, so she figured she might as well drink it.

"I'm also looking forward to that day."

Sakayanagi Arisu. Her curiosity about Hashiba Hikaru had not diminished at all. Moreover, some other emotions had emerged, hidden deep within the girl's heart.

"Would you like to have dinner together tonight?"

Hashiba Hikaru took the initiative to inquire about this, since her second request was to have a meal with the silver-haired girl every day before the Final Exam.

"Let's not go out. I can have Masumi buy it back."

Is this a good idea?

Hashiba Hikaru looked up at the purple-haired girl who had been standing behind Sakayanagi. Her tall figure was quite attractive, and her face was just as beautiful as many others in the school.

"No, let's not. Kamuro has her own life too. We can just go to the restaurant together."

"No, let her go buy it. I have some things to discuss with Classmate Hashiba anyway."

Sakayanagi's tone suddenly became very firm, which was heard by Kamuro Masumi standing behind him. She immediately picked up her phone and asked the two what they wanted to eat.

Soon the purple-haired girl left the Club Room with her mission, which aroused Hashiba Hikaru's curiosity.

Who the hell are these two people? A nanny and a young lady, right?

"Well, now it's just the two of us here. I have some things to discuss with Classmate Hashiba."

After putting down the chess piece, Sakayanagi Arisu's pretty face became solemn.

"What is it?"

Hashiba Hikaru became interested. Since this girl had such an expression, maybe she really had encountered something.

"I'd like to ask Classmate Hashiba a question first. Have you ever heard of the [White Room]?"

The silver-haired girl uttered a very unique term.

"[The White Room]? What is that place? Is it a place name?"

Hashiba Hikaru he had never heard of before, immediately launched into a three-question barrage.

"So, Classmate Hashiba didn't know? Then it seems I misunderstood."

A hint of surprise flashed in Sakayanagi Arisu's eyes. She had always known that Ayanokoji Class D of the First Year, came from there, but the person in front of her made the girl have new suspicions.

How could a high school student of the same age possess intelligence and Physical Ability that are difficult for most people to match? Such comprehensive qualities could not possibly be cultivated by an ordinary family.

However, after observing her expressions, Sakayanagi realized that she genuinely didn't know about this place. This didn't disappoint her; instead, it made her even more interested in Hashiba Hikaru. The fact that he had grown to such a level without undergoing training in the [White Room] made the silver-haired girl even more curious about the reasons behind it.

After noticing the change in Sakayanagi Arisu's expression, Hashiba Hikaru, who was sitting opposite, was surprised to find a new notification popping up in the System Bar.

[After confirming that you didn't know about the White Room, Sakayanagi Arisu's interest in you intensified. Sakayanagi Arisu Stock price rose by 20, currently standing at 60.]

Is this okay?

Looking speechless, Hashiba Hikaru rubbed her temples and asked, "So what exactly is this [White Room]? Why is Classmate Sakayanagi so interested in it?"

"Classmate Hashiba can think of it as an upgraded version of an Advanced Nurturing High School; the people who graduate from there are all very special."

Sakayanagi Arisu recalled the duel between Hashiba Hikaru and Ayanokoji Kiyotaka that she had noticed before at the Sports Festival, and an even more interesting idea popped into her mind.

"Is that so?"

Hashiba Hikaru's expression changed slightly. He immediately realized why Sakayanagi had asked that question. It seemed that she knew what kind of qualities that person in the "White Room" possessed, and thus suspected him.

"It's alright if you don't know, Classmate Hashiba. You have a long academic journey ahead of you, and I'll continue to look forward to your performance."

"Classmate Sakayanagi, there must be some reason why you brought up this [White Room] at this time, right? What are you trying to do?"

Hashiba Hikaru smiled slightly and took the initiative to ask.

"I haven't thought about anything, but I can offer Classmate Hashiba some personal information,"

A faint smile appeared on Sakayanagi Arisu's lips.

Is there a price to pay?

Hashiba Hikaru raised an eyebrow, her gaze immediately locking onto the girl's delicate, pretty face.

"No, just consider it as me doing charity."

Sakayanagi Arisu shook her head, indicating that she could directly provide the information without Hashiba Hikaru having to pay anything in return.

"Hehe, I've always believed that free things are the most expensive. If Classmate Sakayanagi were really offering information for free, I wouldn't dare listen to it."

Hashiba Hikaru's tone was calm; this was his test. After all, Sakayanagi Arisu was different from other girls. Even though he was already quite familiar with her, the boy still couldn't figure out what she was thinking.

"Because this information has nothing to do with me, I don't need to receive any payment."

Sakayanagi Arisu glanced out the window, her voice tinged with a strange emotion, "If Classmate Hashiba really doesn't want to know, I can choose not to tell you."

"Well... why don't you tell me?"

Hashiba Hikaru immediately smiled and said, after all, he was genuinely curious about what kind of information Sakayanagi was talking about.

"Really."

Sakayanagi Arisu looked at Hashiba Hikaru again, and then slowly uttered a thought that was on her mind.

"The information I can provide to Classmate Hashiba is... that one of our first-year students came from this [White Room]."

"?"

Upon hearing this, Hashiba Hikaru's expression finally turned serious. He didn't believe that Sakayanagi was lying, because since the other party had taken the initiative to provide him with this information about the "White Room" today, it meant that he wasn't afraid of investigating it.

The fact that one of the first-year students came out of the [White Room] raises another important issue: Hashiba Hikaru's goal is to achieve final victory, and if this student's goal is not aligned with hers, then they will naturally become her rival.

"I see, Classmate Sakayanagi you already know who this person is, right?"

Hashiba Hikaru smiled and pressed on, keeping a close eye on Sakayanagi Arisu's expression.

"Yes, but I don't plan to have any contact with this person right now."

"Why?"

"Because I'm more interested in you, Classmate Hashiba."

Sakayanagi Arisu seemed to be expressing something perfectly natural, just as Hashiba Hikaru was observing her expression. The girl was also staring intently at the other person's expression, catching a lot of interesting information.

"... Okay, I understand."

Hashiba Hikaru wasn't intimidated by this direct approach; instead, she seriously considered who the person who emerged from the [White Room] really was.

If the information provided by Sakayanagi is true, then it means that this person's overall qualities are terrifying.

Overall quality?

Suddenly, a figure flashed into the boy's mind. During the Sports Festival, he had only managed to draw with his opponent by activating [Potential Burst].

Without the system, do I really have a chance of winning against him?

This guy...

"Classmate Hashiba already has a target so quickly?"

Sakayanagi Arisu noticed the change in Hashiba Hikaru's expression and immediately asked a question.

"I suppose so. Thanks for the information. Let me treat Classmate Sakayanagi to dinner next time."

"Sure."

The silver-haired girl smiled gently, her expression incredibly kind.

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Chapter 376 A tender night, December arrives.

On November 30th, Hashiba Hikaru and Ichinose Honami were studying in their dormitory. As the last day of the month, he planned to treat his girlfriend, who had worked hard to compile the exam papers.

"I'll cook dinner tonight. Honami can rest there for a while."

Hashiba Hikaru put on her apron and began carefully preparing the ingredients at the stove. The two of them had gone on a big shopping trip to the supermarket that afternoon, and she planned to put her culinary skills to good use today.

"Thank you, Hikaru. Then I won't be polite."