Second-Term Closing Ceremony, Winter Break Begins! / The First Day of Winter Break, Departure from School

Ayanokoji Kiyotaka instantly understood Hashiba Hikaru's thoughts. He knew this day would come sooner or later when that man forced him to drop out of school; it was just a matter of time.

"Regardless of whether the situation in the White Room will affect Ayanokoji's life at school, you must really want to get rid of them, right?"

Hashiba Hikaru obtained all this information through special channels. Because he had the account privileges of the Student Council Vice President, he could access a lot of information from different regions. Horikita Manabu had told him about this method.

"Is this considered a cooperation condition proposed by Classmate Hashiba?"

Ayanokoji Kiyotaka thought for a moment. Because he didn't want to stand out, he had very few resources at the moment. If someone was willing to cooperate, it wouldn't be difficult to win over the people there.

After all, although the boy in front of him was a first-year student like him, the amount of Private Points he possessed and the prestige he wielded were quite astonishing. Once Hashiba Hikaru became the Student Council President, the resources he could mobilize would be even more terrifying.

After such a long period of observation, Ayanokoji Kiyotaka realized that the other party was a very suitable candidate.

"Of course, that's always been my view. Since we're partners, it has to be mutually beneficial for the partnership to be truly solid."

Hashiba Hikaru chuckled softly, believing that since Ayanokoji Kiyotaka had come from the White Room, he would definitely be more discerning in making choices.

"If we cooperate, what do you want me to do?"

Ayanokoji Kiyotaka asked.

"I haven't decided yet, but if we can reach a cooperation agreement, will we have to worry about not having opportunities in the future?"

Hashiba Hikaru could sense that the other party's attitude had softened.

"That's settled then. Contact me by phone if anything comes up."

Ayanokoji Kiyotaka never liked formalities. Since it was a collaboration, he decided to stick to business as usual. He stood up, dusted off his trousers, and turned to leave decisively.

"Okay, I look forward to Ayanokoji."

Hashiba Hikaru reached into his pocket, pressed the pause button on the Voice Recorder, and a meaningful smile appeared on his lips.

434

Chapter 434 The Closing Ceremony of the second semester, winter vacation is coming!

The second semester is coming to an end today. The Closing Ceremony will be held, and after this event, all students will have a two-week winter break. Everyone is filled with anticipation.

Today, Chie Hoshinomiya changed into a black office lady uniform that perfectly suited her teacher style. Her makeup was exquisite, and she was standing on the podium, smiling as she explained the important points to everyone.

"After the Closing Ceremony, the winter break will begin. Everyone can take advantage of this time to rest. However, please note that due to renovations being carried out on some parts of the school grounds, entry into the teaching buildings is prohibited."

"After the Closing Ceremony, students can return to their dormitories to rest, or enjoy their vacation on the island with their friends. In short, it's up to you to decide what to do, but please don't do anything that violates school rules."

The young female teacher's tone turned serious; although a smile remained on her lips, her words carried significantly more weight.

"If any student causes a serious problem during the winter break, it will still affect the Class Evaluation Points, so please pay close attention."

At this point, she added, "But I believe there aren't any bad kids like that in our class."

"Of course, I would never use Class Evaluation Points to mess around."

"Yes, I think that's a consensus among everyone."

"That's right, that's right!"

The students in Class A of the First Year expressed that they all have a strong sense of collective responsibility and would not do anything to satisfy their own needs at the expense of the group.

"That's good. The Closing Ceremony will start at ten o'clock. Please take a break now."

Chie Hoshinomiya was very satisfied with everyone's response. She glanced at Hashiba Hikaru and Ichinose Honami sitting in their seats. As their homeroom teacher, the young female teacher naturally knew that they planned to leave school for a week during the winter break.

"Classmate Hashiba, Ichinose, come here for a moment."

As she left the classroom, she called the two of them to her office, as there were some things she needed to explain.

"I heard that Classmate Hashiba is planning to leave school during winter break with Ichinose?"

"Yes."

Hashiba Hikaru felt there was nothing to hide; as their Chie Hoshinomiya to know.

Are you going on a trip?

The young female teacher was somewhat curious about this, after all, the two in front of her were the most famous couple in the first grade, and their choice to go on a sweet trip during the winter vacation was indeed enviable.

"Uh, no, we're just planning to visit my hometown, so we'll probably be staying there..."

When facing Chie Hoshinomiya, Ichinose Honami's pretty face flushed slightly. This answer made her very shy, because the underlying meaning was very suggestive.

"Oh, is that so? It seems you two have a really good relationship."

Chie Hoshinomiya said with a smile, "How enviable."

"Did the teacher call us here to give us some instructions or reminders?"

After glancing at the blushing girl beside her, Hashiba Hikaru took the initiative to start the conversation.

"That's right, because the school is very strict about students going out, and all kinds of materials must be prepared. I know from the Chairman that you have already paid the points, but there are still many things to pay attention to."

"Please tell us in detail."

So, in the following time, Chie Hoshinomiya explained to the two of them the various precautions for students going out. Although they had obtained the Chairman's authorization and paid the money, the subsequent procedures were not so simple, since the school needed to keep track of the two's whereabouts at all times.

For example, even after leaving school, you still need to check in every day via your mobile phone. The specific time and location must be clear. Moreover, there are some complicated documents to sign before and after leaving school. Failure to complete these may cause a lot of trouble.

After Hashiba Hikaru Ichinose Honami wrote down all the information, he glanced at his phone and realized that the Closing Ceremony was about to begin, so he took the girl and headed to the Gymnasium.

The Closing Ceremony and the Opening Ceremony were similar in scale, and the specific procedures were still overseen by the Student Council.

Hashiba Hikaru had already assigned tasks to the members of the Activities Department in advance, so there was no problem for him to stand in his class's line. After all, he was already the Vice President and didn't need to do everything himself.

The final speech was given by Miyabi Nagumo, the Student Council President. He had been busy searching for the mole among the Second Year students for the past few days, so his speech was written by someone else and sounded very ordinary and boring, enough to make anyone want to fall asleep.

After all the procedures were completed, Hashiba Hikaru led the Class A of the First Year students back to their classroom. All that was left was for them to pack their personal belongings, leave the school building, and then begin their winter break.

Upon arriving at the classroom, the group members immediately surrounded Hashiba Hikaru and Ichinose Honami, who were carrying their schoolbags.

Are you leaving tomorrow?

Ando Sayo smiled and took the girl's hand. Everyone in Class A knew that Hashiba Hikaru had taken his girlfriend away from school for seven days during winter break, and everyone sincerely wished him well.

"Okay, you can go to the gatekeeper at seven o'clock tomorrow to sign the formalities and then you can leave."

Ichinose Honami smiled broadly; she was naturally very happy and looking forward to going home tomorrow.

"How enviable! I also want to visit Ichinose's house."

"Yes, Classmate Hashiba, you must go and have a good time for us."

Shibata chuckled and put his hand on Hashiba Hikaru's shoulder, his tone relaxed, "You should prepare a gift, after all..."

As he said this, he deliberately winked at the boy, his face full of teasing.

"Yes, actually you can just buy the gift at school."

Hashiba Hikaru smiled slightly, then immediately grabbed Shibata's shoulder. "After paying the points to leave school, I'm really broke right now. Since you're so kind, Shibata, how about lending me a few tens of thousands of Private Points to spend?"

"I don't have any money, don't try to scam me!"

Shibata's expression changed drastically. He immediately tried to break free from Hashiba Hikaru's large hand, but failed after several attempts.

"How can we not have money? Shibata- kun even had a deluxe meal last time, didn't you guys agree?"

"Yes, Shibata, why don't you just open your wallet? I see your little stash is quite full."

"Hey, stop targeting me, I really don't have any money!"

"Hahaha."

A relaxed and cheerful atmosphere permeated the classroom of Class A of the First Year. Hashiba Hikaru glanced at his beautiful girlfriend beside him, and the two looked at each other quietly, both filled with anticipation for tomorrow's trip.

435

Chapter 435 The First Day of Winter Break, the Day of Leaving School.

After the winter break officially began, the atmosphere at Advanced Nurturing High School became quite relaxed. Everyone no longer had to wait anxiously for exams and could fully enjoy a leisurely holiday. This was true for students in every class.

On the evening of the Closing Ceremony, Hashiba Hikaru and Ichinose Honami packed two suitcases and a backpack in their dormitory. In addition to a change of clothes, the boy also picked out two gifts for his girlfriend's sister and mother.

Although Ichinose Honami appears to be very outstanding, her family background is actually not good.

Her father passed away early, and her mother raised her and her younger sister alone. With no one to support the family, the burden fell entirely on the girl's mother's shoulders. Therefore, Ichinose Honami did not want to disappoint her mother and always studied hard, maintaining excellent grades.

"Honami, do you think your aunt will like this?"

Hashiba Hikaru looked down at the box of delicate Japanese sweets in her hand. Because they were low in sugar, they were perfect as a gift for elders.

"This is my mom's favorite brand. I was quite surprised when I saw it in the shopping mall before."

Ichinose Honami carefully folded her and her boyfriend's clothes and gently packed them into their suitcase.

"That's good. As for the gift for my sister, I'll choose this one."

After learning about the girl's family situation, Hashiba Hikaru has been racking his brains for the past few days to choose a gift. He wants to prepare the best gift and make a better first impression on Ichinose Honami's family.

The gift chosen for Ichinose Honami sister is a uniquely designed Lego model set. As a globally popular toy, it can be given as a gift to both boys and girls.

Looking at Hashiba Hikaru, who was diligently packing gifts, Ichinose Honami smiled gently and said, "Actually, it would be fine if Hikari came back with me; they would probably be very happy."

"I'm happy, but a gift is still necessary; it's a matter of etiquette."

Hashiba Hikaru smiled slightly. As the saying goes, "It's never wrong to be polite." If it can make the girl's family like her more, then of course it's meaningful.

"Hmm, Miu should really like this gift set."

Ichinose Honami thought of her younger sister, and a distant memory suddenly surfaced in her mind, making her expression become somewhat unnatural.

"It would be best if you could like it."

After tidying up the gifts, Hashiba Hikaru looked at her girlfriend, whose expression was a bit strange, and leaned closer to ask in a low voice, "What's wrong?"

"Uh... it's nothing, Guang, don't worry about me."

Feeling her boyfriend's worried gaze, Ichinose Honami felt a warm current flow through her heart. She shook her head vigorously. Since she had already decided to say goodbye to her past self, this trip might be a good opportunity to be honest.

"That's good. Remember to tell me if anything happens."

Hashiba Hikaru reached out and touched the girl's face, saying with a smile, "Let's enjoy our winter break to the fullest this time!"

"Uh-huh."

The girl rubbed her hand against the other person's palm, a sweet smile appearing on her lips.

The next morning, as soon as a bright ray of light appeared in the sky, Hashiba Hikaru and Ichinose Honami got up. The two dragged their suitcases to the gatekeeper's office at the school gate, where the final procedures for leaving the school were to be completed.

"It's quite chilly this morning, remember to wear your scarf."

Hashiba Hikaru gently adjusted the light purple scarf around his girlfriend's neck; after all, it was already the end of the year, and the temperature was still quite low.

"Hmm, are your hands cold, Guang?"

"I'm not cold, I feel fine."

"Let me confirm."

Ichinose Honami's words were just an excuse. She took her boyfriend's hand and then put their clasped hands into her coat pockets.

"Then let's leave it at that."

Upon arriving at the gate, the staff on duty, having already submitted their application for review, were prepared and immediately provided the two with the necessary documents.

"Remember to sign in every day after you fill it out. Don't let anything go wrong, or it will cause a lot of trouble."

The uniformed security guard solemnly gave instructions.

"We understand, and we will never forget."

Hashiba Hikaru and Ichinose Honami nodded together, and after the procedures were completed, they finally stepped out of the gates of Advanced Nurturing High School.

"Call."

Walking side by side on the road to the bus station, Hashiba Hikaru couldn't help but sigh, "It's been more than eight months since I last took this bus. Life is truly amazing."

"Yes, I had many aspirations for this school, but I never imagined I would meet light here."

Ichinose Honami smiled and linked arms with her boyfriend, saying, "I'm so grateful to myself for making that decision back then."

"Hmm, thinking about it carefully, we've only experienced two semesters, but it feels like a much longer time has passed."