Kushida Kikyo: Put on the Blindfold First

"Besides investigating the environment, I also went with Horikita-senpai to take care of some business, which involved some collaborative plans."

Hashiba Hikaru didn't tell Ichinose Honami all her plans, because the latter couldn't help with them anyway.

"I see. So, did Light's plan succeed?"

The girl stared at his profile, her beautiful eyes filled with an unwavering, burning love.

"Hmm... we'll know the specific results tonight, but I think the chances of success are very high."

"Is that so?"

"Instead of that, Honami, tell me about your situation first. Has anything happened with the girls' group?"

Hashiba Hikaru asked a question he already knew the answer to, since he absolutely could not reveal his private conversations with Kushida Kikyo.

"Well..."

Ichinose Honami paused slightly, as if she had something difficult to say. Feeling Hashiba Hikaru's gentle gaze, the girl decided to bear this matter herself.

After all, he was very busy, and she couldn't let him be distracted.

"Actually, nothing serious happened. Everyone is working hard to get used to the course content and preparing for the final exam together."

Ichinose Honami smiled sweetly and didn't tell Hashiba Hikaru about it.

"... Oh well."

Seeing the complex emotions in the pink-haired girl's eyes, Hashiba Hikaru sighed inwardly, "Honami, have you been spending time with the upperclassmen lately? Do you know anyone there?"

"There are a few, I think. The older girls in Class B of the Second Year are very easy to get along with; they've helped me in many ways."

"That's good. Anyway, no matter what happens, Honami, please let me know as soon as possible."

Hashiba Hikaru patted her little head, a gentle smile on her lips.

"Yes, I know."

Feeling her boyfriend's tenderness, Ichinose Honami's face showed an expression of deep affection.

This eight-day, seven-night exam was probably the longest time she and Hashiba Hikaru had been apart since they started dating. After all, when they were in school, the girl would stay overnight at his dormitory after a maximum of three days.

However, after arriving at the Forest School, not seeing her boyfriend that evening still made Ichinose Honami feel a little uncomfortable. In addition, Sakayanagi Arisu's challenge that morning made the girl feel a lot of pressure.

"Let's take a walk around the area and find a place to rest."

"Uh-huh."

Hashiba Hikaru and her girlfriend walked hand in hand back into the forest. Unbeknownst to them, a silver-haired girl leaning on a cane was observing their backs. Behind her stood Kamuro Masumi, her face expressionless.

"Does Classmate Sakayanagi want to talk to Classmate Hashiba?"

"Yes, but the timing isn't quite right. I'd like to spend some time alone with Classmate Hashiba."

Facing Kamuro Masumi, Sakayanagi Arisu made no attempt to hide her thoughts.

Unfortunately, he was not a faithful person.

Having followed Hashiba Hikaru many times, Kamuro Masumi naturally understood that someone often spent the night in different girls' rooms.

"That's just a minor flaw in men, nothing to worry about,"

Sakayanagi looked at the pink-haired girl leaning on Hashiba Hikaru's shoulder and asked in a somewhat puzzling tone, "How's the contact with the members of the Ichinose group going?"

"It's alright. Although the students in Class A are very united, the students in Class D are still easy to handle. As for Class C, it might require some exchange of benefits."

As Kamuro Masumi's capable assistant, Kamuro Sakayanagi's authority comes from Sakayanagi's authorization, and many students know the weight of her promises.

"Keep pushing forward; there will always be some who slip through the net."

Sakayanagi Arisu gave the order, and there were many reasons why she challenged Ichinose Honami. Although she liked being with Hashiba Hikaru, her desire for victory was also very important.

"Um."

"Let's go back."

Strolling through the forest surrounded by trees, Hashiba Hikaru recalled the map he had memorized. Besides thinking about his final exams, exploring the surrounding environment was also a crucial part of his preparation. After all, only by understanding the surroundings could the boy act more effectively.

"Hikaru seems to know this place very well. Have you been here before?"

Ichinose Honami, being led by the hand by Hashiba Hikaru, walked around a puddle. Watching her agile boyfriend, she asked with some concern.

"Because I've been taking a walk around the area whenever I have free time these past few days, and having a map can't hurt."

Although they were almost at the place where she had agreed to meet Kushida Kikyo, Hashiba Hikaru wasn't worried at all.

"I really want to explore the environment too, but there's just too much to do in the group, I can't get away at all."

Ichinose Honami sighed. The pressure she had been under recently came not only from the challenges posed by Sakayanagi, but also from the fact that girls' athletic abilities were not particularly outstanding, and she was not very comfortable with either meditation or long-distance running.

Is it a bit strenuous?

Hashiba Hikaru keenly sensed his girlfriend's emotions. He held her small hand tightly and said gently, "If you're struggling too much, Honami, remember to rest a bit."

"I'm not having any trouble adjusting, I'm just not used to it yet. With more practice, it'll be fine. Don't worry about me."

Ichinose Honami shook her head. This level of training was much easier than the Uninhabited Island, and she could handle it for the time being.

"Yes, I believe Honami will handle these things well. We can hold another Celebration Party after the exams are over."

Hashiba Hikaru brought this up himself. If he can successfully win over Miyabi Nagumo, he will receive 20 million Private Points next month.

"That's great! Everyone will be very happy."

Ichinose Honami was very enthusiastic about this. Just as the girl was imagining the celebration, a young girl appeared not far away. She had short hair and a voluptuous figure.

"Kushida?"

"Honami!"

After Ichinose Honami stopped, the other person seemed to notice the commotion and immediately walked over.

"What are you doing here Kushida?"

Ichinose Honami looked around. This place was quite far from the school building. Why would Ichinose come here alone?

"I'm here to familiarize myself with the surroundings. Where's Honami?"

Kushida Kikyo glanced at Hashiba Hikaru, a smile playing on her lips.

"Hikaru and I just wandered around casually."

"Oh, did I disturb you? Sorry, I'll leave right away."

Kushida Kikyo suddenly looked enlightened and immediately smiled apologetically.

No, oh...

Watching Kushida Kikyo's retreating figure, Ichinose Honami didn't even finish her explanation.

Hashiba Hikaru stood there expressionless. Just moments before, when Kushida Kikyo jogged away, she had subtly slipped something into his hand, which the boy had now put in his pocket.

This guy.

That's incredibly audacious.

501

Chapter 501 Kushida Kikyo: Put on your blindfold first.

After dinner, Hashiba Hikaru first escorted Ichinose Honami back to the girls' dormitory.

Although she longed to stay with her boyfriend, the pink-haired girl felt that important matters were more important. She figured that once they achieved final victory, they could enjoy their time together later.

"Remember to get some rest early today, Honami, don't put too much pressure on yourself."

Hashiba Hikaru said in a warm voice.

"Okay, I understand. Hikaru, you should go back soon too."

Ichinose Honami reluctantly lifted her head from the boy's embrace, then stood on tiptoe and pecked him on the cheek before slowly pulling her arm away.

"Go inside quickly."

"Um."

Watching the pink-haired girl's figure disappear at the entrance of the girls' school building, Hashiba Hikaru took out the note that Kushida Kikyo had given him from her pocket.

[Meet at the usual place at 7 PM.]

After confirming the contents of the message, Hashiba Hikaru tore the note into pieces and threw it into a trash can next to the road.

He glanced at his watch; there was still half an hour until the meeting. He could leisurely make his way there, walking along the moonlit forest path. The young man reviewed his thoughts on the exam questions over the past few days.

The first item is [Zen].

The evaluation is based on the etiquette performed before meditation and the posture during meditation itself.

After we started meditating, the instructor kept emphasizing the importance of the process. Points would be deducted if we made mistakes in etiquette or were hit with the incense stick, which is why everyone had to practice every day.

The second event is a [Road Relay Race].

Because physical education classes include running on mountain roads, logically speaking, this activity would likely become a simple test of ranking and time to determine scores, with the final result being entirely linked to athletic ability.

The third item is [a speech].

This is even more obvious. When the project name was first announced, the instructor explained it to everyone in great detail, and everyone in the group had to give a presentation.

The scoring method has been announced, and it consists of four categories: [volume], [demeanor], [content], and [expression].

Besides these three items, the possibility of Written Exam cannot be ruled out. After all, students have to study every day, and taking exams is very likely, since comparing scores is quite easy and the difference between high and low scores can be determined immediately.

In addition, regarding different items such as [cleaning], the process of tidying up the school building is also an important item, and Hashiba Hikaru cannot rule out the possibility that this may be part of the exam content.

With such a simple calculation, the exam will definitely not be a simple matter. It will be a comprehensive Trial of endurance, physical strength, and academic ability. Only by making thorough preparations can one get a better score.

"You still need to practice more."

As her thoughts slowly returned, Hashiba Hikaru arrived at the place where she had agreed to meet Kushida Kikyo. Under the dark night sky, a voluptuous, short-haired girl stood under a tree not far away.

"Light, is that you?"

Kushida Kikyo didn't turn around, but deliberately asked a question.

"Could we be talking about other people?"

Hashiba Hikaru responded irritably and slowly moved closer.

"Hmph, they've always been a backup plan. Have you and Honami already finished being intimate?"

The short-haired girl's tone was somewhat resentful, but after being embraced by Hashiba Hikaru and feeling the familiar warmth of her arms, her body went limp.

"I didn't do anything, I already took her home."

With a gentle smile on his face, Hashiba Hikaru embraced the girl's voluptuous body from behind.

"Is that so?"

Although Kushida Kikyo's body had gone limp, she still remained defiant, "Could it be that Honami smelled another woman's scent on you, so she won't give it to you?"

"What nonsense are you talking about? Do you really think I'm a thug?"

Hashiba Hikaru raised her hand and tapped her on the head, her tone somewhat helpless.

"Did you cheat on him with Airi on the very first night?"

When Kushida Kikyo said those words, the boy was immediately startled.

"Wait, how did you know that?"

"When Airi returned to her dorm that night, her face was flushed, and she had a peculiar odor lingering on her body."

Kushida Kikyo rolled her eyes. "Although the other girls in the group didn't notice, I could smell it."

Do you think I can't tell?

"... That's really perceptive; perhaps that's one of Kikyo's strengths."

After this was revealed, Hashiba Hikaru wasn't embarrassed at all. After all, the girl in her arms had participated in a threesome with Sakura Airi, so there was absolutely no need for her to be shy.

"Don't change the subject. Do you know why I called you here tonight?"

Kushida Kikyo was well aware of the boy's shamelessness and didn't dwell on it.

"Oh, then tell me, what do you want from me?"