Ichinose Honami Notices Something Is Amiss

Ando thought carefully for a moment and caught some information, "The name seems to be... Sakayanagi Narimori, that's right, that's the name."

"Sakayanagi?"

Upon hearing the surname, Hashiba Hikaru paused slightly. The surname easily reminded him of a certain girl with the same surname and the same silver hair.

This is unlikely to be a coincidence.

"If the surname is Sakayanagi, could it be related to Classmate Sakayanagi?"

Someone asked this question, because all this information combined is hard not to pique people's interest in gossip.

"It's possible."

Hashiba Hikaru touched her chin and continued, "But whether it matters or not doesn't matter; what I care more about is his temper."

"It would be great if he were an easy person to talk to."

"Are you going to see the Chairman later Classmate Hashiba?"

Ando glanced at the pink-haired girl beside him, who was gazing at him tenderly, and felt a surge of curiosity.

"Yes, there are some things I need to discuss with him. Hopefully, things will go smoothly."

Can you reveal even a little bit?

Shibata held up his little finger, indicating that he wanted to share some inside information.

"I'll tell everyone after I finish this, otherwise I'll lose face if I fail."

Hashiba Hikaru smiled and shook her head, not lingering on the topic, but instead starting to discuss other things with everyone.

Looking at her boyfriend's profile, Ichinose Honami was filled with anticipation that he would complete his application, which would allow her to experience a more fulfilling winter break.

After the last class in the afternoon, Hashiba Hikaru did not immediately go to the Student Council to report. Instead, she went alone to a very special place in the school: the Chairman's office.

Because this isn't a place students usually frequent, the long corridor exudes a quiet atmosphere, which inevitably makes one feel a bit tense.

When she reached the door, Hashiba Hikaru took a deep breath and then raised her hand to knock.

Knock knock knock.

A few seconds later, a refined male voice came from inside the door.

"Please come in."

After pushing open the door, Hashiba Hikaru formally entered the Chairman's office. As he stepped into the room, a faint aroma of tea wafted into the boy's nose.

He took a few steps and immediately saw the man sitting in the main seat. The man was about forty years old, with short silver hair, a refined and elegant face, and black-rimmed glasses on his nose, giving him a scholarly air.

"Good afternoon, Chairman. I am Hashiba Hikaru from Class A of the First Year."

Hashiba Hikaru greeted him respectfully, but after he finished, the boy was surprised to find that the other person was carefully examining his face.

"..."

After a few seconds, Sakayanagi Narimori finally spoke, "I'm sorry, I was a little rude just now. Good afternoon, Classmate Hashiba."

"Hello."

After exchanging pleasantries, the silver-haired Chairman of the board got down to business. Holding the application form submitted by Hashiba Hikaru, he asked with some concern, "Classmate Hashiba, are you planning to leave the school during the winter break?"

"Yes, I have some things to do, and I'm also going to be traveling with someone."

"I see..."

After nodding, Sakayanagi Narimori took a closer look at Hashiba Hikaru's face and asked again, "If you are traveling with another person, the documents you need to submit should include both of your names."

"I understand."

"What is the specific time?"

"If possible, I hope this time can last as long as possible."

Hashiba Hikaru expressed her thoughts neither humbly nor arrogantly, because she believed that the other party was likely to agree.

"Really? That's an interesting answer."

The silver-haired Chairman smiled slightly, stroking a notebook on the table, and said calmly, "The summer vacation will last about ten days. According to past practice, those who apply to leave school can only have a maximum of three days."

Three days?

"However, if you can answer one question for me, I can extend this time to seven days."

Sakayanagi Narimori suddenly said, "I wonder if Classmate Hashiba would be willing to accept?"

"Answer the questions?"

Hashiba Hikaru's lips twitched. For some reason, he thought of that aggressive silver-haired little princess again.

"Then please ask. If I can answer, I will answer to the best of my knowledge."

"Good."

After a pause, the silver-haired Chairman stared into Hashiba Hikaru's eyes and slowly said, "Classmate Hashiba should have already contacted Ayanokoji, right?"

"... Yes, is that the question you wanted to ask?"

"No, it's just a starting point."

Sakayanagi Narimori was thinking about some recent events outside the school, and his mood wasn't very pleasant.

"My question is simple: if Classmate Hashiba uses her full strength, do you think you can defeat Ayanokoji?"

"?"

Upon hearing the question, Hashiba Hikaru's doubts only increased. He subconsciously replied, "Does the Chairman know Ayanokoji?"

"You could say we know each other; we seem to have some kind of connection."

Sakayanagi Narimori's tone was calm. "So, what's your answer?"

"Hmm..."

Hashiba Hikaru thought about it carefully. Based on his current physical condition after repeated training and the boost from [Potential Burst], and considering Ayanokoji Kiyotaka's performance at the last Sports Festival, he should have a slight advantage.

However, it's unclear whether that guy used his full strength. If he didn't, the situation becomes quite unpredictable.

"If I use my full strength, I'm about 60% confident I can beat him."

This is Hashiba Hikaru's rough estimate.

"I see."

The silver-haired Chairman nodded, then a relaxed smile appeared on his face.

"I've finished asking my questions, and your answer is very good. I can provide you with a seven-day leave of absence permit."

"Thank you, Chairman."

"It costs 2 million points, that's the price for one person."

"..."

428

Chapter 428 Ichinose Honami noticed something was wrong.

After signing the application for travel permission in Chairman Sakayanagi's office, Hashiba Hikaru Hashima paid four million Private Points in one go. After accumulating points over the past few months and collecting them through the previous Special Exam, he still had more than two million points left.

However, this time it was indeed a huge loss. Although Ichinose Honami still had more than 30 million Private Points, that was the collective treasury of Class A, and according to the girl's personality, she would not easily use it.

"You have seven days in total. You need to get it stamped before leaving school and then return to school on time seven days later. Otherwise, it will be considered a voluntary withdrawal."

Sakayanagi Narimori handed the application back to the boy, his tone somewhat serious.

"I understand, we'll be back on time."

Hashiba Hikaru nodded. Of course, he wouldn't just run away like that; otherwise, all his previous efforts would have been wasted.

"That's good."

"Yes, thank you, Chairman. I'll take my leave now."

Hashiba Hikaru thanked him and turned to leave the spacious office.

Sakayanagi Narimori squinted, picked up the teacup on the table, took a sip, and said slowly, "Come out. You must be tired after listening in the back for so long."

"Hehe, I thought Father hadn't noticed."

A silver-haired girl, holding a cane, slowly walked out of the side door of the room; it was Sakayanagi Arisu.

"I noticed it as soon as Arisu came in, but I didn't call you out on it. I just wanted to see what you were planning to do."

Sakayanagi Narimori was very gentle when he was with his daughter, and always had a smile on his face.

"Um... I was just eavesdropping."

Faced with his daughter's straightforward admission, the handsome middle-aged man with silver hair couldn't help but laugh and ask, "Did Arisu hear anything that interested her?"

"I heard you."

Sakayanagi Arisu sat down quite naturally on the stool in front of Sakayanagi Narimori's table, put down her cane, and looked at her father.

Can you tell me about it?

"I'm sorry, this is my secret, and I can't tell Father yet."

"This Classmate Hashiba is indeed very interesting. Arisu good taste."

Ignoring the other party's rejection, Sakayanagi Narimori continued, "I sensed something completely different about him compared to Ayanokoji."

"Really? I find him interesting too."

Sakayanagi Arisu neither confirmed nor denied her father's praise, a faint smile playing on her lips.

"But..."

After noticing the change in his daughter's expression, Sakayanagi Narimori's tone turned slightly somber. "I heard he has many girls around him?"

"Yes, there are at least five or six."

The silver-haired girl nodded calmly.

What are Arisu's thoughts?

As someone who's been through it all, Sakayanagi Narimori could tell whether his daughter still liked the other person or not. But in many situations, curiosity and infatuation are easily confused, and even the smartest girl can still run into problems in this regard.

Thanks to his efforts, Sakayanagi Arisu grew up in a warm environment. As a father, Sakayanagi Narimori needed to consider her needs more comprehensively.

"I don't have any particular thoughts. I just find Classmate Hashiba very interesting, and I want to beat him."

"That's a good thing. With a goal to pursue, Arisu will definitely be able to grow even better."

The handsome middle-aged man with silver hair smiled slightly, but soon he heard Sakayanagi Arisu's second sentence.

"After I defeat him, my relationship with him should change, right?"

"..."

Looking up at his daughter's pretty face, Sakayanagi Narimori's hand holding the teacup trembled slightly. He looked at her intently for a few moments, but said nothing.

"I hope Arisu can do it. I'll cheer you on."

"Yes, goodbye, Father."

After the conversation ended, watching his daughter's retreating figure holding her cane, Sakayanagi Narimori felt conflicted. If Hashiba Hikaru single, he certainly wouldn't mind letting them continue their contact.

The problem is that the other party is clearly not a devoted person. After hearing the boy's name from Sakayanagi Arisu, he took the initiative to collect some information. As the Chairman, he naturally has the highest authority.

Therefore, Sakayanagi Narimori knew a lot of things, which was definitely not something a father would like.

"However, it all depends on Arisu's own thoughts. Let's continue to observe."

Sakayanagi Narimori took another sip of water, his expression quickly returning to normal.

Outside a convenience store, a pink-haired figure was looking down and picking out a drink. She didn't need to go to work with Kiryuuin Fuuka today and planned to buy her things before heading to Hashiba Hikaru's dormitory.

Just as Ichinose Honami was carefully selecting items, she suddenly saw a familiar female figure appear in front of the checkout counter. The woman had delicate chestnut short hair and a petite figure; it was none other than Kushida Kikyo, the little angel who was extremely popular among the first-year students.

After placing the items in her shopping basket, Ichinose Honami prepared to go over and say hello.

But the next second, the girl saw Kushida Kikyo skillfully pick up a box of items on the right side of the counter and pay for it. Her movements were not slow at all, as if she had bought it many times before.