Fallout from the Photos, Shiina Hiyori's Declaration / Withdrawal Procedures, Nagumo Miyabi's Impeachment

"Sure, that's exactly what I was planning to do."

"I think everyone will rave about it."

"Uh-huh."

Just before eating the cake, Hashiba Hikaru saw Ichinose Honami her own piece and then suddenly start fiddling with her phone.

He leaned over for a look and discovered that the girl was actually editing a photo.

After understanding what the other party wanted to do in just a few seconds, Hashiba Hikaru's heart skipped a beat, and she immediately asked, "Is Honami planning to post on the forum?"

"Yes, I wanted to commemorate this little, after all, today is the first Christmas I've spent with Hikaru."

Looking at the pink-haired girl who was engrossed in editing photos, Hashiba Hikaru felt a little uneasy. It was fine for them to be affectionate in private, but if others saw them, it might affect his time management plan.

What's that saying again? There might be women who don't eat, but there's absolutely no woman who doesn't get jealous.

"Or maybe we should post it in the class group chat..."

Hashiba Hikaru decided to make one last desperate attempt.

"But I've already sent it."

A sly glint flashed in the girl's eyes. She wasn't stupid; on a special holiday like Christmas, she naturally wanted to assert her dominance.

"OK..."

422

Chapter 422 The Aftermath of the Photographs, Shiina Hiyori's Declaration.

When Hashiba Hikaru opened the School Forum and found the picture posted by Ichinose Honami, the numerous comments and replies below clearly indicated that it had sparked considerable discussion.

The photos posted by Ichinose Honami were quite simple. Besides the handmade cake, a close-up showed the chocolate card on it, with the words "[HikaruHonami]" written in jam, which was quite eye-catching and easy to understand.

People still remember the couple's earlier official announcement and the rumors surrounding Hashiba Hikaru, so this new picture has naturally piqued the interest of gossip lovers once again.

After all, both Hashiba Hikaru and Ichinose Honami were well-known figures at the school, and this attention only increased after the boy became the Vice President of the Student Council, which was directly reflected in the comments section below.

The first to reply, naturally, were the students from Class A of the First Year. As a group of dedicated fans of this couple, everyone expressed their blessings for this display of affection, with both boys and girls giving very positive responses.

The comments below became more abstract, because in addition to first-year students, even second- and third-year students were exchanging ideas, ranging from the couple's relationship to various opinions about Hashiba Hikaru, which sparked all sorts of discussions.

"Tsk tsk, the real-name registration system probably only restricts things a little; everyone's communication style is indeed quite bold."

As she scrolled through the comments below, Hashiba Hikaru sighed softly.

"Do you just feel uncomfortable?"

After glancing at the comments, Ichinose Honami immediately began to worry that her boyfriend might be upset.

"Of course not, I just found it very interesting."

Hashiba Hikaru shook his head. He wasn't really interested in online chatting anymore. After all, he had experienced staying up all night chatting in his previous life. Since coming here, the young man had spent more of his time achieving his life goals.

"That's good."

The pink-haired girl breathed a sigh of relief. After cleaning up the cake stains on the table, she washed her hands and returned to her boyfriend's side.

"Anyway, today is the first important holiday I've spent with Honami since we started dating. Does Honami have any wishes?"

Hashiba Hikaru pulled the girl's soft, boneless body into her arms and whispered, "You can say it. Maybe I can do it."

No~

Pressing her face against Hashiba Hikaru's chest, feeling the intoxicating scent, she closed her eyes and murmured as if in a dream, "I'm already so happy to be dating Hikari, and I received such a beautiful gift today. I'm more than satisfied."

"Yeah?"

Hashiba Hikaru smiled slightly, "Honami is such an easily satisfied child."

"Yes, I feel like I'm easily satisfied."

Ichinose Honami looked up and nuzzled her pretty face against the other's neck. Her voice carried a hint of alluring mystery, a unique characteristic of a girl. "When are you going to give me today's portion?"

"Now."

"Then let's do it now."

The pink-haired girl reached out and unbuttoned Hashiba Hikaru's coat, her clear blue eyes sparkling.

The boy scooped his girlfriend up in a princess carry and laughed loudly, "Let's begin!"

"Um."

A cold wind swept through the quiet campus. At this time of year, the air was very cold, but the two people embracing tightly in the bedroom were oblivious to it. Their eyes were only on each other, and they drifted into the long night in a warm atmosphere.

Unlike the warm atmosphere in Hashiba Hikaru's dormitory, when Ichinose Honami posted pictures on the Student Forum, many girls staying in their rooms saw them, and each person's reaction was completely different.

Kushida Kikyo touched the metal jewelry on her wrist, holding her phone without saying a word. Even though many people had sent her Merry Christmas text messages, the girl hadn't sent a single reply yet.

Sakura Airi opened the album CD that Hashiba Hikaru had given her and played it on repeat in her dorm room. In addition to this gift, there was also a demo of a new song in the gift box. The boy told her that it would be released during the winter break, and that he would come over often during that time. This was what the red-haired girl looked forward to the most.

After seeing the photo, Horikita Suzune couldn't help but glance at the gift she had already opened.

Hashiba Hikaru gave the girl a very beautiful women's watch as a Christmas gift. It was not only exquisitely crafted but also had a strong industrial aesthetic. There was also a greeting card with a message underneath, telling her to rest well and not to push herself too hard.

Staring blankly at the words on the greeting card, the black-haired girl was lost in thought, her mind swirling with countless ideas, yet she couldn't find a point of focus.

Sakayanagi Arisu through the updates very quickly; she doesn't even read the text, just sees the picture and immediately scrolls past it.

Taking a small sip of the hot coffee in her right hand, the silver-haired girl remarked to Kamuro, who was sitting on the other side, "It's so cold today."

"It's really cold; the temperature is dropping quite quickly."

The purple-haired girl also saw the picture posted by Ichinose Honami. Having spent a long time with Sakayanagi, she could probably sense the other's emotional changes.

Sakayanagi is definitely unhappy right now.

This is Kamuro Masumi's true feeling.

In another girls' dormitory, Shiina Hiyori stroked the new book that Hashiba Hikaru had brought her. It was a very good mystery novel. Although it wasn't a new work, as a reprinted classic, it even had the original author's signature, making it even more irresistible to the girls.

"Hmph, he already has a girlfriend, why would he bother with you?"

The familiar complaining voice came from the short-haired girl sitting opposite her; this was Shiina Hiyori, a close friend of Ibuki Mio.

"Classmate Hashiba didn't come to provoke me; we were just having a normal conversation."

Shiina Hiyori couldn't help but glance again at the picture of the chocolate sign with words written in jam, feeling a little down.

"Then why would he proactively give you a Christmas present?"

Ibuki Mio touched her forehead, looking exasperated. "Hiyori, why don't you just give up on him? What's so great about him? He's not loyal at all, and he loves to lie."

As someone who had been deceived by someone multiple times, the short-haired girl believed that what she said made perfect sense.

"I..."

Looking at her worried friend, Shiina Hiyori mustered her courage and declared, "I don't want to give up... because I like Classmate Hashiba."

"..."

"Is it really impossible for him?"

Ibuki Mio's expression became much more serious.

"Um."

"Then... let's fight for it!"

With her short hair, a very masculine and competitive spirit, Ibuki Mio sensed her friend's true feelings. She suddenly realized that there was no need to persuade her anymore, because it would be useless.

Since that's the case, let's just encourage her.

Setbacks are an inevitable part of personal growth.

Is it really possible?

"Of course, they're not married yet, so I think you still have a chance!"

"Good..."

The gray-haired girl gently stroked the pages of the book in her hands, her movements incredibly tender, as if she were caressing her lover's face.

423

Chapter 423 Leaving School Procedures, Miyabi Nagumo's Impeachment.

A new week has begun, and there are only a few days left until winter break. When Hashiba Hikaru walked into the teaching building, she could feel the relaxed atmosphere in the air. After all, with the holiday approaching, the students' minds were no longer in the classroom.

Even the Class A of the First Year, after winning the Final Exam, were full of anticipation for the upcoming winter vacation. After all, more than ten days was plenty of time to enjoy some rare peace and quiet.

"Hikaru, good morning!"

Hashiba Hikaru entered the classroom, she immediately heard her girlfriend's greeting, which had become a morning routine.

Good morning, Honami.

Good morning, Classmate Hashiba!

Good morning, everyone.

After exchanging pleasantries, Hashiba Hikaru sat down in his seat. As he packed his books, he said, "Today I'm going to inquire about the requirements for leaving school. I hope everything goes smoothly."

"I heard from the older students that some students had gone abroad before, but they only stayed for two days before coming back."

Ichinose Honami naturally knew that her boyfriend was talking to her, and her response was quite natural.

"Two days isn't a short time, is it?"

Hashiba Hikaru stroked his chin. If he could get two days off, it would be like taking a short trip with his girlfriend, which sounded pretty good.

"But I still think it would be better if we could have more time."

Ichinose Honami thought of her family; they would be very happy if she took Hashiba Hikaru back with her.

"I'll try my best; of course, the more time the better."

Hashiba Hikaru smiled slightly. During the break between classes, he sent a message to someone and received a reply within seconds.

Chat interface.

Hashiba Hikaru: Horikita-senpai, what are the requirements for leaving the school?

Horikita Manabu: What are you planning to do?

Hashiba Hikaru: I want to go back to my girlfriend's hometown with her, since winter break is coming up.

Horikita Manabu:... If you want to apply for the qualification to leave school, the Student Council can't make that decision. You can only apply to the Chairman. If he agrees, you will have to pay points to buy the qualification to leave school.

Hashiba Hikaru: Paying with points is no problem, but would it be troublesome to apply through the Chairman?

Horikita Manabu: It's not a problem for you, since you're the Vice President of the Student Council. You just need to talk to your homeroom teacher.

Hashiba Hikaru: I see, thank you Horikita-senpai.

Horikita Manabu: Hmm.

After ending her conversation with Horikita Manabu, Hashiba Hikaru began to think about how to talk to the school's Chairman.

He had only been enrolled for two semesters, and whether it was the Opening Ceremony or various large-scale events, they were basically organized by teachers and Student Council members. The school's Chairman of the board had never shown up.

"What a mysterious school administrator..."

"I wonder what kind of person he is. Could he be an old man?"

Hashiba Hikaru looked at the book in her hands, her thoughts constantly shifting, she felt a mix of anticipation and nervousness about the upcoming meeting.

After school, Hashiba Hikaru prepared to head to the Student Council.

The boy had already told Chie Hoshinomiya about wanting to see the Chairman at noon, and she replied that she would notify him if the Chairman agreed, so he still needed to go to the Student Council to handle his business first.

As he entered the familiar clubroom, Hashiba Hikaru keenly sensed that the atmosphere in the Student Council was different. He glanced at the several Second Year seniors who had already sided with him, and their expressions were somewhat subtle.

What happened?

After putting her things down, Hashiba Hikaru looked at the silver-haired girl sitting opposite her. "Classmate Sakayanagi arrived before me. Did you notice anything different?"

"No the same?"