A Group Review, Ayanokōji Finally Gets Motivated / Ichinose Honami Realizes the Gap

I hope so.

469

Chapter 469: Ayanokoji finally gets motivated after a multi-person review.

Inside the club Activity Classroom that Sakayanagi Arisu had created, Ayanokoji Kiyotaka walked in, glanced calmly at the people sitting inside, and then found his seat and sat down.

"Everyone's here! Congratulations!"

Hashiba Hikaru, with a beaming smile, set the mood by pushing the last cup of tea towards Ayanokoji. "Have a cup of tea first, Ayanokoji."

"Classmate Hashiba."

After seeing the people in the Activity Classroom, Ayanokoji Kiyotaka quickly guessed why Hashiba Hikaru had invited him there.

"Now that everyone is here, let's have the host announce the topic of our discussion today."

Sakayanagi Arisu glanced at the pink-haired girl sitting peacefully next to Hashiba Hikaru and urged her on.

"That's natural."

Hashiba Hikaru hesitated for a moment before slowly saying, "Since Classmate Sakayanagi has said so, then you can start by sharing the information you've gathered so far."

The boy carefully picked up the notebook and pen on the table. Listening alone was not enough; he needed to write it down to better respond.

"OK."

Sakayanagi Arisu gracefully placed her teacup on the table and said calmly, "Then I'll go first."

Seeing the serious expression on the silver-haired girl's face, Ichinose Honami, sitting next to Hashiba Hikaru, nervously swallowed. Although she couldn't speak, she was very curious about what these people were going to discuss today.

"Regarding Classmate Hashiba's previous guess, I've figured out the details. You were right."

Sakayanagi Arisu tapped the table with her finger. "The people from [The White Room] have indeed made their move on this school. Their current target is the Chairman, and they're trying to frame him and get him suspended from his post."

"Is that so?"

Hashiba Hikaru reacted calmly, but Ayanokoji Kiyotaka's expression changed instantly, his indifferent look turning solemn in a flash.

Meanwhile, Ichinose Honami next to her, was completely dumbfounded. She hadn't expected her boyfriend to be talking about the Chairman with other people.

And what exactly is the "White Room"? Why is Ayanokoji reacting so strongly?

"What do you think, Ayanokoji?"

Hashiba Hikaru shifted her gaze to Ayanokoji beside her. As someone who had left the [White Room], he should be well aware of the organization's modus operandi.

"Has Classmate Sakayanagi obtained any concrete evidence regarding the frame-up?"

"Yes, because I have unique information channels and can find traces left by the other party through some clues. After all, their goal is to suspend the Chairman so that they can send in a new person to manage the school."

Sakayanagi Arisu is quick to gather information, and as her father, Sakayanagi Narimori doesn't interfere with her using certain channels, allowing the girl to gain a clearer understanding of the truth.

"Yes, before Classmate Sakayanagi initiated the investigation, I overheard the Chairman making a phone call outside his office,"

Hashiba Hikaru raised her hand and explained, "Their tone wasn't pleasant, so I guessed someone was putting pressure on him."

"I see."

Ayanokoji Kiyotaka nodded thoughtfully. Although he was somewhat surprised that key figures from Class A of the First Year and Class B of the First Year would be discussing such matters in private, he didn't have time to concern himself with that now.

The most pressing issue right now is the [White Room].

"After Classmate Sakayanagi gathered the information, did you take any countermeasures?"

Ayanokoji's tone was calm, but his mind was racing.

"We don't have any countermeasures yet, because I'm not entirely clear on their detailed plans,"

Sakayanagi Arisu. "Does Ayanokoji know anything?"

Upon hearing her question, Ayanokoji Kiyotaka immediately recalled the scene of her visiting the [White Room] when she was a child Sakayanagi Arisu was no ordinary person and was also a formidable opponent.

"If the person in charge of the [White Room] is making a direct move, his target is actually quite obvious."

"It's you?"

Hashiba Hikaru smiled, holding his girlfriend's small hand in his, his smile gentle.

"Yes, it's unlikely that the school's Chairman will disappear for long. If they've framed him to suspend him, they'll execute their plan during the investigation."

As the son of Ayanokoji Atsuomi, Ayanokoji Kiyotaka has a deep understanding of his father, a man who will stop at nothing to achieve his goals and will never show mercy because of family ties.

If they've already started framing the Chairman, then it means he must have already chosen a replacement.

"So, according to Ayanokoji, you believe that the [White Room] has already chosen a replacement for the Chairman?"

Sakayanagi Arisu quickly understood what he meant. This made her very unhappy, and a chill settled over the girl's delicate face.

"If it were just about controlling the school, there would be no need for such a grand display. I think their real goal is targeting Ayanokoji."

Hashiba Hikaru stroked her chin. "I don't quite understand why the [White Room] has such an obsession, but since I've already made a promise to Ayanokoji, I have to help you."

"Oh?"

Upon hearing this, Sakayanagi Arisu icy face suddenly thawed, revealing a clear and refreshing smile.

"So this is the reason for Classmate Hashiba's success?"

"This is called cooperation, and it's a mutually beneficial choice. I have no intention of forcing anyone."

Hashiba Hikaru glanced at his girlfriend beside him. She was still listening attentively, but the expression on her face was a little strange.

It's understandable that Ichinose Honami was momentarily stunned, given that it was her first time encountering such a massive secret.

"I understand what you mean,"

Ayanokoji Kiyotaka nodded slightly. "If the people they send over there carry out the plan, then please keep your promise, Classmate Hashiba."

"Yes, that's natural."

Hashiba Hikaru smiled and nodded. He glanced at Sakayanagi Arisu's intrigued expression and asked, "Since you can't think of a countermeasure for the time being, Classmate Sakayanagi, should we make some preparations in advance?"

"I don't need to remind you of that, Classmate Hashiba. I've been thinking about the best course of action ever since this result came out."

"What are the specific plans?"

"If the Chairman is really replaced, he will have to contact the Student Council and all the class advisors if he wants to exercise his power,"

A confident smile appeared on Sakayanagi Arisu's face. "The breakthrough can be made here."

"That's a very prudent approach. Let's do it that way."

Hashiba Hikaru strongly agreed with this, because although a leader is parachuted in, if he cannot effectively manage the class advisors and student organizations below him, his power cannot be used efficiently.

"Then let's take a two-pronged approach: the class advisor and the Student Council should handle the matters together."

Ayanokoji Kiyotaka shared his thoughts, and after learning about the matter, he decided to take action.

"Very good."

Hashiba Hikaru nodded, a satisfied smile appearing on her lips.

470

Chapter 470 Ichinose Honami Realizes the Gap

After the very small discussion ended, Hashiba Hikaru saw Ayanokoji Kiyotaka off, and when she returned to the Club Room with Ichinose Honami, Sakayanagi Arisu also picked up her cane.

"Your class advisor must be a pretty upright person, right? Maybe he can get a lot done."

Hashiba Hikaru smiled and struck up a conversation with her. The homeroom teacher of Class B of the First Year, Teacher Mashima, was a very nice person; this was a judgment the boy had made long ago.

"I'm more concerned about something else than this."

After using her cane to steady herself, Ichinose Honami Sakayanagi Arisu glanced at Ichinose Honami, who was clinging tightly to Hashiba Hikaru. The other woman was still trying to process the information she had heard that day, her face still showing a thoughtful expression.

"What is it?"

What is your collaboration with Ayanokoji?

Sakayanagi Arisu seemed somewhat concerned. "Since we're currently on the same side, I'd like to know your thoughts."

"It's just a simple, mutually beneficial model."

Hashiba Hikaru smiled slightly, her tone quite relaxed, "I was curious to see how far Ayanokoji could go when he went all out, which is why I took the initiative to propose the cooperation terms. Since this aligns with Classmate Sakayanagi's thoughts, why not let him give it a try?"

"That's what they say, but why do I feel like the person who ultimately benefits the most is actually yourself, Classmate Hashiba?"

A little thought reveals that Hashiba Hikaru is currently the Vice President of the Student Council, and will most likely become the new Student Council President at the end of the Third Semester.

If this collaboration proves successful, he will have a reason to send Ayanokoji Kiyotaka, and he can further enhance his influence within the school and his class.

Why do you say that?

Hashiba Hikaru knew she couldn't hide it from her, but she wasn't worried at all.

"If Classmate Sakayanagi feel you haven't received satisfactory compensation, you can make your demands."

"..."

After a moment of silence, Sakayanagi Arisu smiled softly. She was no longer concerned about what the outcome of Hashiba Hikaru's actions would be, but rather more curious about what he was trying to do.

This man is indeed an intriguing figure, worthy of long-term observation.

"No, forget about that. I think it's enough for me. Let's just consider it a very interesting collaboration."

Sakayanagi Arisu shook her head. "Is Classmate Hashiba going to stay here? I must take my leave now."

"Let's go together then, see you next time."

Hashiba Hikaru breathed a sigh of relief when she saw that Sakayanagi Arisu didn't dwell on the previous topic.

After all, the Special Exam for the Third Semester haven't been announced yet. The best approach at this stage is to increase his supporters as much as possible. Only after successfully securing Miyabi Nagumo's position as the new Student Council President can he relax.

"Okay, goodbye."

As the silver-haired girl slowly walked away, Hashiba Hikaru felt the girl beside her suddenly tighten her grip on her hand.

"What's wrong?"

He gazed tenderly at Ichinose Honami. He had noticed from the beginning that something was off about her expression. After all, today's discussion was something the girl had never experienced before, and it was normal for her to need time to process and absorb it.

"I just suddenly felt... that the light was very far away from me."

Ichinose Honami felt her mind was in turmoil. She hadn't expected the other person to be thinking about such things. This was completely different from ordinary students. On the other hand, Sakayanagi Arisu and Ayanokoji Kiyotaka seemed quite used to it. These two were not ordinary people either.

"... Actually, Honami doesn't need to think like that. Didn't I already say that?"

Hashiba Hikaru gently took her small hand in hers, her voice tender, "We'll always be together from now on, and I can tell Honami everything."

"These plans and preparations are just some of my ideas, because they can help our Class A have a better time at school in the future."

"Honami, you don't need to think like that at all. No matter what I do, I will answer your questions."

Staring into the other person's beautiful eyes, Hashiba Hikaru spoke slowly. Because Ichinose Honami was a considerate person, it was understandable that she would be at a loss in this situation.

"Were these things... prepared by Hikaru a long time ago?"

Ichinose Honami nestled her soft body against the boy's chest and hugged his waist tightly.

"It's not that early, it's just that some unexpected situations occurred, so I need to think about the best response after the situation happened."

"Could you tell me about these things? I'm very interested."

On Ichinose Honami has to deal with other people's covetousness of her boyfriend, and on the other hand, she feels that he is very distant from her. This feeling of being out of control makes her feel very insecure.

"Sure."

Hashiba Hikaru nodded emphatically. As her boyfriend, he understood how she felt and knew he had to tell her everything to ease her anxiety. After all, it wasn't anything shameful, so telling her wouldn't hurt.

"But it's better if we don't chat here, let's go back to the dorm first."

Okay~

After receiving her boyfriend's affirmation, Ichinose Honami felt a little better. She lowered her head, took his hand, and returned with him to Hashiba Hikaru's dormitory.

"Is that so?"

After Hashiba Hikaru gave a very detailed explanation, Ichinose Honami finally understood the origin of today's conversation. Because the boy had a strong ability to organize his thoughts, he made it easy for her to understand all the causes and consequences.

"Yes, in any case, I think Ayanokoji is a very suitable partner. His abilities are definitely not weak, and he can help our class maintain its advantage."