Hasebe Haruka's Stubbornness / Ichinose Honami Decides to Turn a Blind Eye

"Of course, I won't let Honami leave me."

"Then remember one more thing."

"What's up?"

"I'm just an ordinary girl, of course I get jealous sometimes."

The pink-haired girl suddenly turned her head and looked directly into Hashiba Hikaru's eyes.

"I... I know that, of course. I'll be careful about that and I definitely won't let Honami suffer."

"Uh-huh."

386

Chapter 386 The Hasebe Haruka.

After returning to her dormitory, Hashiba Hikaru wiped the fine sweat from her forehead and put the groceries she had just bought into the refrigerator.

Today was probably the most memorable shopping trip since the start of the semester. Even though Ichinose Honami's tone was very gentle, he just felt that there was something hidden in her words. I guess that's what happens when you feel guilty.

"You can rest for a bit first, I'll make dinner right away."

The girl skillfully put on the apron, a gentle smile always floating on her bright little face.

"I'll help out today, since I don't have anything else to do anyway."

Hashiba Hikaru decided she wouldn't be a kept woman today; she was going to at least show some backbone.

"Okay, then Guang, could you peel the carrots for me first, and then shred them?"

"No problem."

Hashiba Hikaru nodded and began to handle the task assigned to him. After a while, once the ingredients were in the pot and the aroma filled the air, the boy returned to a state of having nothing to do. After all, once the ingredients were in the pot, Ichinose Honami wouldn't need anyone's help.

Leaning back on the sofa, he took out his phone to text Kushida Kikyo, but at that moment he received a new friend request.

"Huh?"

Hashiba Hikaru glanced at the other person's name and discovered it was Hasebe had intercepted her. After clicking "confirm," the blue-haired girl immediately sent her her first message.

Chat interface.

Hasebe Haruka: Hello, Classmate Hashiba. I'm sorry about what happened last time. I didn't know about your story with Airi, and it was wrong of me to make a request of you without my knowledge.

Hashiba Hikaru: It's okay, the misunderstanding is cleared up. You're a very loyal friend.

Hasebe Haruka: But I still want to say something else, and I hope you understand what I mean.

Hashiba Hikaru: Go ahead and say it.

Hasebe Haruka: If Classmate Hashiba can break up with Ichinose and cut off contact with Kushida, then I will support you being with Airi. She is a very good girl, and I don't want her to suffer.

"..."

[Is this guy just overly self-conscious? Why is he suppressing his own feelings?]

Hashiba Hikaru Hajime rubbed his temples in exasperation. He felt that the people assigned to Class D were really not to be trifled with; both the boys and girls had very distinct personalities.

Hashiba Hikaru: I know why you made that suggestion, but I suggest you talk to Airi first. I believe you can judge for yourself whether she's wronged.

Hasebe Haruka: I've already talked to Airi, and she really likes you.

Hashiba Hikaru: So?

Hasebe Haruka: So she deserves your love and care, Classmate Hashiba. You should know that this society is based on monogamy, right?

Hashiba Hikaru: I know.

Hasebe Haruka: Then why are you juggling so many relationships? Do you think you can have them all?

Hashiba Hikaru: I'm working on it.

Hasebe Haruka:?

Hashiba Hikaru: I'm trying to do that.

Hasebe Haruka: Sorry, I don't quite understand what you're saying, Classmate Hashiba. Do you mean you want it all?

Hashiba Hikaru: Yes.

After typing those two words, Hashiba Hikaru clearly sensed that the other party hesitated for a long time before finally replying, about five minutes later.

Hasebe Haruka: I'm sorry, but I can't understand your actions and thoughts. If you insist on doing this, I will not agree to Airi becoming your lover, absolutely not!

Hashiba Hikaru: It's okay, I don't need your support, but I'm still very grateful that you're thinking of Airi.

Hasebe Haruka: Don't you think you've gone too far?

Hashiba Hikaru didn't reply to that message. After typing the last sentence, he put his phone away. However, three seconds later, just to be safe, he added the other person to his blacklist so he wouldn't receive any more messages.

"Hikaru, dinner's ready!"

After putting down her phone, Ichinose Honami brought the freshly cooked dishes to the table, a bright smile on her face, as if the person who had just pressured her boyfriend was someone else entirely.

Wow, it looks really good.

Hashiba Hikaru sat in the chair, chopsticks in hand, looking eager to try. Ichinose Honami's cooking skills had improved considerably through continuous cooking, and now she was quite skilled, with dishes that looked and smelled delicious, making them very appetizing.

"Let's get started then."

The two sat down at the table, and sharing dinner was a unique time for Hashiba Hikaru and Ichinose Honami. It felt like a rehearsal for their future married life, and it only made them feel warm and cozy.

After finishing his meal, Hashiba Hikaru's phone rang by sheer coincidence. He glanced at the caller ID and saw that it was an unfamiliar number.

"..."

With some suspicions in mind, Hashiba Hikaru didn't answer the phone immediately. Instead, she was considering the risks of answering. After Ichinose Honami was only a little over a meter away from her. If it really was that Hasebe calling, the situation would become even more troublesome.

But this momentary hesitation immediately alerted Ichinose Honami. She put down her chopsticks and looked directly at Hashiba Hikaru's face. "Hikari isn't answering the phone? It might be something important."

"Nothing is more important than Honami, otherwise I'll fight back later."

Hashiba Hikaru was about to hang up when, unexpectedly, Ichinose Honami suddenly leaned over and put her face right in front of his phone.

"Huh, there's no note? Who called Hikaru?"

"I don't know either."

As the phone continued to ring, Hashiba Hikaru felt herself being held captive, because the girl's small hand was already above his phone. Hanging up directly would only make her more concerned.

"Why don't you try answering? Maybe it's something really important you need to talk to Guang about."

Despite the suggestion, Ichinose Honami's eyes gleamed with an undeniable determination.

"All right."

"Beep."

After the call connected, Hasebe's voice came through the other end.

"Hello, is this Classmate Hashiba?"

"It's me. May I ask who you are?"

Under his girlfriend's gaze, Hashiba Hikaru decided to play along to the end.

"This is Hasebe just messaged you. Are you free tomorrow?"

"Uh, I might not have time tomorrow. Do you have any suggestions for me Hasebe?"

Although Hashiba Hikaru's expression remained calm, she was actually a little flustered inside. After all, if this guy were to do something big, the situation would become even more complicated.

"How about the day after tomorrow? Or you, Classmate Hashiba, can suggest a time? I'd like to have a serious talk with you."

"Okay, I'll get back to you when I have time. We'll talk then."

Hashiba Hikaru seized this opportunity and prepared to end the conversation immediately.

"Okay, I'll wait for your message."

"Click."

When the call ended, Hashiba Hikaru finally breathed a sigh of relief, but at that moment he heard Ichinose Honami calmly ask, "Hikaru, who is this Hasebe- kun? I've never heard of that name before."

"Well..."

Aren't you going to explain this to me?

"All right."

387

Chapter 387 Ichinose Honami decides to turn a blind eye.

In the quiet student dormitory, Hashiba Hikaru, who had just hung up the phone, sat on the sofa with his girlfriend. He was trying hard to find the right words to explain to the other person who this Hasebe classmate was.

After speaking for about five or six minutes, the pink-haired girl slowly nodded, her expression revealing neither joy nor anger.

"So, this Hasebe- san is Sakura's good friend, and Hikaru and Sakura were both photography enthusiasts before. She contacted you to talk about Sakura, right?"

Ichinose Honami has a strong ability to extract key information. She roughly went through her boyfriend's explanation in her mind, and for some reason, this explanation immediately reminded the girl of the photo that Shiranami Chihiro had taken out.

Even though she didn't have much interaction with Sakura Airi, Ichinose Honami had a strong impression of her.

On one hand, she knew that Hashiba Hikaru had previously discussed photography with her, and on the other hand, she knew that Kushida Kikyo seemed to pay a lot of attention to her, which deepened her memory of her.

More importantly, Sakura Airi happens to have long red hair and a great figure, almost perfectly matching the image in that photo. It is an undeniable fact that Hashiba Hikaru led her out of the elevator.

At the time, Ichinose Honami tried to emphasize that it was a fake photo, but today Hasebe Haruka, who happened to appear, is still connected to Sakura. Putting all this information together, it's no wonder that the girl knows a lot.

"Yes, it's good that Honami understood. I think I've explained it clearly."

While Hashiba Hikaru's statement certainly contained some falsehoods, much of the information was also true; it all depended on whether the other party believed it or not.

"Well, I was just asking casually. Don't be so nervous. You can make friends with whomever you want."

Ichinose Honami smiled sweetly, her face displaying an extremely cute and obedient expression.

"You can't say that. Honami is my girlfriend after all. Of course you have the right to ask these questions. If you have any doubts, I have to explain them to you so that we can have a more honest relationship."

Hashiba Hikaru smiled. Since he started dating Ichinose Honami, he had learned a lot about the girl's personality traits.

For example, she likes to ask questions directly, which is much better than keeping them to herself, at least it saves people from having to guess what she really thinks.

"Because I feel that since Hikaru joined the Student Council, you've had more and more things to do. I know that Hikaru's goal is to protect everyone and that he has been working hard behind the scenes. All I can do is not cause you any trouble."

"What are you saying? You wouldn't cause me any trouble."

Hashiba Hikaru pulled the girl into her arms, gently stroking her back, and asked in a tender tone, "What are your plans for tomorrow's date, Honami?"

"I think I still have time to make plans tonight. I haven't thought of anything yet."

The girl stretched out her arms and hugged her boyfriend's waist tightly, resting her head on his chest. After they started dating, Ichinose Honami developed a special hobby: resting her chin on his chest and then moving it from side to side, a feeling she found very interesting.

"Then let's make a plan together. Honami can come up with different ideas, and I'll see if they're suitable."

Hashiba Hikaru patted the other person's shoulder gently, her tone very casual.

The boy was usually indifferent to these kinds of dating plans, because he believed that spending time with the person was more important than the specifics of the date. However, given that he had specifically taken leave from the Student Council to go on this date, it was better to be more serious.

For the rest of the time, Hashiba Hikaru and Ichinose Honami sat at the table together, thinking about their date plans for the next day.

Although this is a closed Artificial Island, there are quite a few Matoba to visit. If you wanted to make a plan, you could easily fill a page.

When it was 9 p. m., Hashiba Hikaru on the sofa playing on her phone, while Ichinose Honami had already gone to the bathroom to take a shower.

Although this is the boy's dormitory, his wardrobe is already filled with many clothes belonging to Ichinose Honami. This is her unique privilege, and no one can replace her.

I glanced at the bathroom door, which was filled with steam, and could vaguely make out the girl's figure.

Ever since Ichinose Honami started cooking for us, this dorm room has been filled with her personal belongings, including not only her clothes, but also her shampoo, shower gel, towels, toothbrush, and so on.

These tangible items make it clear to every visitor to this dormitory that it bears the marks of two people living together for a long time, as close as family.

Hashiba Hikaru looked at the chat history on her phone. She had been thinking about many things lately, including the Student Council's mission and how to handle the relationships between the girls.

Since we've decided to walk a path that allows everyone to achieve happiness, we must do it perfectly.

In today's society, having multiple lovers is not uncommon; the important thing is that everyone accepts it willingly.

Are you really willing to be a lover without any official status?

Or perhaps they feel resentful but choose not to show it?