Busy Christmas Eve (Part 1) / Sweet Christmas Eve (Part 2)

"I've already contacted another group of people. Although Hashiba has won over many people, he forgot something very important."

Miyabi Nagumo rubbed her wrist, a cold smile playing on her lips.

"Interests can bind people to your cause, and so can threats. Do you really think someone I have leverage over would willingly be manipulated by a freshman? Ridiculous!"

After Miyabi Nagumo joined the Student Council, the first department she worked for was the Club Management Department. Therefore, she had contact with many people very early on. In addition to helping her to connect their respective interests, the more important intelligence threat was also the key to successfully controlling others.

"Heh, the first strike wins."

"I'm really looking forward to seeing what kind of expression Hashiba will have when he gets kicked out of the Student Council."

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Chapter 415 A Busy Christmas Eve (Part 1)

December 24th, today is the day before Christmas, commonly known as Christmas Eve.

With Christmas approaching, Christmas-themed decorations can be seen everywhere on campus, and the shopping street of Keyaki Mall is playing Lisa Ono's version of Junglebell Rock. Although it's not snowing, you can still feel the strong festive atmosphere.

Hashiba Hikaru sat at his desk organizing files. It was Saturday, and since he didn't have to go to class, he planned to use the daytime to handle some personal matters before going to Kushida Kikyo's dormitory in the afternoon to meet the two girls.

Kiryuuin Fuuka has sent a message saying she completed her mission beautifully. Today, she plans to arrange for Ichinose Honami to handle the Music Club's affairs together, which will probably keep her busy until 9 PM.

Hashiba Hikaru naturally understood how to cooperate. He sent Ichinose Honami a message to meet her at the entrance of her dormitory on Christmas morning, thus eliminating most of the chances of an accident. After all, the pink-haired girl was looking forward to Christmas, and the chances of a surprise attack were very small.

Looking at the last message from the Silver-haired Senior, Hashiba Hikaru smiled slightly.

On the last day before Christmas, he had received all the gifts: three purchased online and two from a store in Keyaki Mall. The online gifts were for Kushida Kikyo, Sakura Airi, and Shiina Hiyori, while the store gifts were for Horikita Suzune and Sakayanagi Arisu.

As for Ichinose Honami's Christmas present, it had already been bought, since we'll have a whole day to spend together tomorrow, so there's no need to rush to give it to her.

On the contrary, since he wouldn't have time to meet the other girls tomorrow, the boy had to give out the gifts today to ensure that everyone was satisfied.

After sorting out the gifts, Hashiba Hikaru sent a message to the target. To show his sincerity, he naturally had to take the initiative to deliver the gifts, but he needed to confirm the other party's schedule first.

After all the contacts were completed, the boy tidied his clothes in front of the mirror, then carried the first gift to the girls' dormitory floor. The first girl he received was Horikita Suzune.

Arriving at the door of the black-haired girl's room, Hashiba Hikaru saw the girl wearing a winter school uniform. Her delicate face didn't show much expression, but she looked quite well, indicating that she had been resting well recently.

Good morning, Horikita.

"Hmm, good morning, Classmate Hashiba."

When Horikita Suzune received his text message, she was actually a little surprised. After all, she had never experienced anything like this before, especially not Christmas. Given her girlish nature, she would rather stay home and study than be out in crowds.

"Here, this is a Christmas present for you. Since I won't have time to come over tomorrow, I'm giving it to you today in advance."

Hashiba Hikaru smiled gently and handed the girl a beautifully wrapped box.

"Thanks."

Horikita Suzune thanked her sincerely, then glanced at Hashiba Hikaru's face, a sudden unease creeping into her heart. "Classmate Hashiba... would you like to come in and sit for a while?"

"Oh, I have some other things to take care of. How about I come see Horikita another time when I have time?"

Hashiba Hikaru did not agree, after all, he still had to deliver gifts to two other people today, and he had to set aside time for them.

"Okay, I understand."

The black-haired girl holding the gift box felt a little disappointed, but she hid it very well because her expression remained calm, so she didn't reveal anything.

"Merry Christmas, Horikita."

Hashiba Hikaru gently offered her blessings. "Although it's in advance, I think it's better to say it in person, after all, we're comrades."

"Yes, Merry Christmas, Classmate Hashiba."

A smile finally appeared on the black-haired girl's pretty face. Feeling the weight of the gift in the box, she quickly said, "I'll give you a gift in return next time, so please look forward to it Classmate Hashiba."

"Really? The next holiday looks like it'll be a lot of fun! I'm really looking forward to it!"

Hashiba Hikaru smiled and waved goodbye to Horikita Suzune. After he disappeared from sight, Horikita Suzune stood there in a daze.

What's the next holiday?

After glancing at the calendar on her phone, the black-haired girl's face instantly flushed.

After Christmas, the next day to give gifts is Valentine's Day.

"Hmm, should we prepare some chocolate for Classmate Hashiba?"

"It's probably just regular obligatory chocolate..."

The top student, Horikita Suzune, was caught in a dilemma. This was the first time she had experienced such a problem, but the girl didn't dislike it.

"This is a Christmas present for you, Classmate Sakayanagi."

Hashiba Hikaru walked into a coffee shop carrying a box. Sakayanagi Arisu wasn't in the dorm today, so he came here.

"Classmate Hashiba, I'm very happy."

After taking the box, Sakayanagi Arisu didn't focus on the gift. Instead, she smiled and asked, "Now I have a lot of questions to ask. I wonder if Classmate Hashiba could answer them for me?"

"... Ask away, I'll only answer what I know."

After he mentioned giving her a Christmas present last time, Sakayanagi's stock price rose by 20, and now it has reached 80. In order to break through 100 points as soon as possible, Hashiba Hikaru feels that answering questions is nothing.

What number am I today?

"Uh... the second one."

"How many people did you prepare Christmas presents for today Classmate Hashiba?"

"I can't say."

Sakayanagi Arisu frowned slightly, but still asked, "Are you free during winter break?"

"Available."

Upon hearing this question, Hashiba Hikaru's expression turned slightly strange, and she countered, "Why is the third question so odd?"

"Because I'm planning to ask Classmate Hashiba to do something for me during winter break, that's the last request I can think of."

Sakayanagi Arisu smiled slightly, her elfin face appearing even more captivating at that moment.

"I understand, I'll make time for it."

"Uh-huh."

"Bye-bye, Classmate Sakayanagi."

After saying goodbye to the second person, the next stop is to deliver a gift to Shiina Hiyori. This gray-haired girl is easy to find; you can run into her directly in the Library.

Moreover, it was Christmas Eve, so the Library wasn't crowded. After giving her the gift, Hashiba Hikaru stayed with her for a while and read books together until they had lunch together before parting ways.

Seeing the stock price increase notification that just popped up, Shiina Hiyori's stock price had risen to 150. The next task was to go to Kushida Kikyo's dormitory.

Holding gifts for two, Hashiba Hikaru stepped out of the room.

Feeling the chill in the air, he rubbed his nose and let out a long breath.

"It's so cold."

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Chapter 416 A Sweet Christmas Eve (Part 2)

Kushida Kikyo and Sakura Airi had arranged to meet in the afternoon. When Hashiba Hikaru arrived at the door of the familiar dormitory, his feelings suddenly became complicated. This was the first time he had ever experienced something like this, and it was quite a strange turn of events.

Knock knock knock.

The boy raised his hand and knocked on the door. About five or six seconds later, the door opened, and two slender figures appeared in the doorway.

"Hikaru, good afternoon."

"Good afternoon, Hikaru-kun."

Looking at the two bright-eyed and pretty girls, Hashiba Hikaru smiled slightly and walked in with the gifts.

"Is this a gift prepared for us?"

Kushida Kikyo, with her sharp eyes, immediately noticed what he was carrying. Because it was specially packaged, it immediately sparked various speculations in the girl's mind.

"Yes, it's Christmas after all. I probably won't have time to deliver gifts to you tomorrow, so I'll just bring them today."

Hashiba Hikaru handed the two gifts to the two women, a gentle smile always on her face.

Can I just open it up?

Kushida Kikyo stroked the gift's packaging, looking quite expectant.

"Of course, it's a gift for you anyway, you can open it whenever you want."

Hashiba Hikaru shrugged, having no objection. She looked at the red-haired girl standing beside her and said softly, "Airi, would you like to open your present now?"

"No need, I plan to open it tomorrow."

Sakura Airi shook her head, a gentle smile on her face.

Of course she knew that tomorrow was Christmas, Hashiba Hikaru would definitely be spending time with Ichinose Honami. She was already very grateful that she could come today.

"It will be all right."

Upon hearing this conversation, Kushida Kikyo, who had already torn the gift's outer wrapping in half, paused slightly.

This was the first time the girl had received a gift from Hashiba Hikaru. Overwhelmed with excitement, she accepted it without much thought. However, Sakura Airi's words made her realize something, leaving her in an awkward situation where she couldn't decide whether to stop or continue.

"Oh well, it's already been demolished, so it doesn't really matter. This is your dorm room anyway."

Hashiba Hikaru didn't care about so many things; she simply tore off the outer wrapping of the gift for her, revealing a nice-quality round box inside.

"What's this?"

Kushida Kikyo examined the box in her hand, feeling her heart begin to pound wildly—more nervous than when her exam scores were announced.

"It's a small piece of jewelry, and I thought it would suit Kikyo perfectly, so I bought it."

After the other person had seen the contents, Hashiba Hikaru smiled and asked, "So, do you like it?"

"... I."

Inside the round box lay a rather exquisite bracelet. In addition to the silver chain, there was a lovely feather pendant in the center, which, together with the two hooks next to it, created a unique decorative effect and looked quite fashionable.

Sakura Airi, standing to the side, also saw the contents of the gift. While letting out a gasp in her heart, she felt even more excited about her own gift, because her box was even bigger than Kushida Kikyo's.

"Are you stunned? If you think it looks good, let me put it on for you."

Hashiba Hikaru patted the short-haired girl's head gently and asked softly, "How are you?"

"Well, I'll leave it to Hikaru-kun."

After regaining her senses, Kushida Kikyo smiled even more charmingly as she extended her fair wrist, feeling an overwhelming sweetness in her heart.

After about ten seconds, Hashiba Hikaru carefully locked the lower clasp, then touched the girl's wrist, looking quite satisfied.

"Perfect."

"Hikaru-kun. I will wear it every day."

The gift seemed to please Kushida Kikyo greatly; she touched the jewelry on her wrist several times, the smile on her lips never fading.

"Haha, let's get ready for tonight's Christmas party! Have you bought everything yet?"

After delivering the gift, Hashiba Hikaru began preparing for business. Since she was here today, she naturally had to prepare dinner, and it had to be very lavish.

"Ready!"

"Let's decorate together then."

Sakura Airi opened a Christmas music collection on her computer. Accompanied by the soothing melodies, the three of them decorated the room with Christmas decorations and cooked the ingredients they had bought a few days ago into a delicious dinner, which smelled wonderful.

However, just before dinner, Hashiba Hikaru was told to stay seated and not move. Two girls walked into the bedroom, saying they had prepared a surprise for him.

"Seriously, are you still going to keep us in suspense at a time like this?"

Hashiba Hikaru played on her phone for a while, and when she heard the door open, she looked up and instantly felt her breathing quicken.

This time, the same two people appeared before him, but their appearances were completely different.

They changed into brand new outfits, costumes that were appropriate for Christmas.

She wore an adorable reindeer antler headdress, a bright red Christmas coat on her upper body, and a velvet skirt that revealed her smooth thighs. Moving the gaze downwards, one could see her alluring stockings.