Kushida Kikyo's Consideration.
After that tall figure came into view, Sakayanagi Arisu caught sight of his gentle eyes and asked with a smile, "Is it the same as before?"
"Regular coffee is fine."
Hashiba Hikaru pulled out a chair and sat down. The purple-haired girl standing Sakayanagi Arisu immediately turned around to prepare coffee. What a useful assistant.
"Instead of this, Classmate Sakayanagi, please hand over that document to me first."
The boy reached out his hand, his meaning clear: he wanted to see the original document.
"Right here. Since I've already promised to give it to Classmate Hashiba, I won't go back on my word."
Sakayanagi Arisu readily handed the document from the drawer to the other party. Although the content of the post this morning was somewhat unexpected, it was impossible for the silver-haired girl to know a lot and have nothing to do with her.
"OK."
After receiving the documents, Hashiba Hikaru lowered her head and began to browse through the details.
Inside are testimonies from Ichinose Honami's former middle school classmates and recollections from the convenience store clerk. Although the dates are long ago, many people know the details, which can verify their authenticity.
"If this is the only true story, then I don't think it's a big deal at all, since the shop assistant didn't pursue the matter in the end, so it's completely untenable."
Hashiba Hikaru thought for a moment, then looked up at Sakayanagi Arisu's face. "I've received this information, but that doesn't directly prove that this post has nothing to do with you, does it?"
"Although anonymous posting is allowed on the Student Forum, each student's backend system can see their edit history."
Sakayanagi Arisu wasn't worried about this at all, because she hadn't done it herself; the girl had just used someone else's hands.
"Here, this is my phone's backend. If you don't believe me, Classmate Hashiba, you can take a look."
"If you have someone else post it, it will have the same effect; the backend information is completely unconvincing."
Hashiba Hikaru remained calm and unmoved.
"From the moment I received this document, Classmate Hashiba was the second person to see it."
Sakayanagi Arisu smiled slightly, "This is my answer to you. If you really don't believe me, then there's nothing I can do."
"Is that so?"
Hashiba Hikaru gazed into Sakayanagi Arisu's beautiful purple eyes. "When was this document printed?"
"Yesterday afternoon, I processed it on the Student Council's printer, and that's how this document came about."
Sakayanagi Arisu pointed to the printer in the corner of the Student Council office. The Student Council often needs to process a lot of documents, and this printer was an imported product purchased by the school, which was quite expensive.
"Giving me this hint makes it seem like Classmate Sakayanagi was lying when she kept saying it had nothing to do with you."
Hashiba Hikaru glanced at the printer, his mind clearing instantly. He guessed what Sakayanagi Arisu's true purpose was.
"Oh? Why do you think that, Classmate Hashiba?"
A slight smile played on Sakayanagi Arisu's lips. The boy's reaction was exactly what she had expected. After all, she had already personally experienced how intelligent Hashiba Hikaru was. With just a little hint, he could immediately guess the real answer.
"After obtaining this document, Classmate Sakayanagi had already devised a plan to attack Honami, but in order to avoid exposing yourself, you deliberately used the Student Council's printer to print the document, just to attract someone's attention."
Hashiba Hikaru slowly said, "In this Student Council office, there are only two people in the Student Council who have the authority to access and print records."
One is the Student Council President Miyabi Nagumo, and the other is the boy himself.
"Having analyzed things to this point, what are your next steps, Classmate Hashiba?"
Sakayanagi Arisu's smile slowly faded, her eyes reflecting the boy's handsome face.
"... What I'm more curious about is, what exactly is the information that Classmate Sakayanagi wants to tell me?"
Hashiba Hikaru suddenly skipped the topic and brought up what Sakayanagi Arisu had said that afternoon.
"Miyabi Nagumo is preparing to impeach you."
Without any hesitation, Sakayanagi Arisu revealed all the information she had gathered in the past few days to the boy.
"Is that so?"
Hashiba Hikaru nodded slowly, looking Sakayanagi Arisu up and down, a smile playing on his lips. "Then thank you, Classmate Sakayanagi. Thank you for sharing the information today."
"Classmate Hashiba, you're not upset that I handed that document to Nagumo?"
Seeing the boy stand up, Sakayanagi Arisu felt a little conflicted.
"Class competition is a core policy of the school. I can understand what you did, so I won't blame you."
Hashiba Hikaru pushed her chair under the table, her tone meaningful, "And you've also provided me with new information; I'm so grateful to you."
"..."
"Wait, I understand."
After figuring out a certain key point, Sakayanagi Arisu suddenly realized that while it was true that she had deliberately leaked information to Miyabi Nagumo to attack Class A, it was also a very important test.
However, after noticing the strange attitude in the boy's eyes, the silver-haired girl finally understood his true thoughts.
"What do you know?"
Hashiba Hikaru's expression remained gentle, with a warm smile.
"Classmate Hashiba didn't really take this attack seriously, did he? Because the only thing you were worried about was Ichinose's feelings. Once you've calmed her down, everything will be over."
This was the only answer Sakayanagi Arisu could think of.
All of the other party's responses and expressions today are irrelevant; in fact, it could be said that Hashiba Hikaru never cared about the negative consequences of this attack from beginning to end.
Because he was absolutely confident he could handle this!
524
Chapter 524 Kushida Kikyo's Understanding
Why would Classmate Sakayanagi think that way?
After hearing Sakayanagi Arisu's analysis, Hashiba Hikaru slowed down. Looking at Sakayanagi Arisu's serious face, he suddenly felt a little amused.
"That's the only answer. Classmate Hashiba has absolute confidence in the students of Class A. Once you have complete control of the class, you won't have to worry about them doubting Ichinose at all."
Sakayanagi Arisu voiced her thoughts, "Furthermore, as the Vice President of the Student Council, you have a lot of authority and control a large number of Private Points, so resolving this kind of matter would be very simple."
"Hmm... Now that Classmate Sakayanagi 've thought of this, what will you do next?"
Hashiba Hikaru curled her lip, asking with a hint of amusement, "Continue attacking Honami?"
"No, I now think that if we want to surpass Class A, the only way is to defeat Classmate Hashiba -on. Attacking others is useless."
Sakayanagi Arisu stared intently at Hashiba Hikaru's face. The boy was the person she was most interested in at the school, and his various actions did not disappoint the girl's curiosity, always surprising her.
For example, in this case of spreading rumors, generally speaking, in a closed school, such extremely malicious remarks would definitely cause mental stress. Rumors are hard to suppress, and it would take a lot of effort to resolve them perfectly.
But all Hashiba Hikaru cared about was his girlfriend's feelings. After seeing Ichinose Honami's clarification post, Sakayanagi Arisu knew that he had already resolved the issue.
The rest is easy. The boy doesn't care about other people's opinions or discussions. He can easily stand against the whole school with his own will.
"I see. But we're partners in another area, so please be lenient Classmate Sakayanagi."
Hashiba Hikaru smiled gently. Sakayanagi Arisu was indeed an unpredictable person, but he had recently begun to subtly grasp how to get along with her, which was truly commendable.
"I will."
"Then I'll be going now."
"Okay, see you tomorrow, Classmate Hashiba- kun."
"See you tomorrow."
After Hashiba Hikaru turned and left, Sakayanagi Arisu stared straight at his retreating figure, a slow smile spreading across her lips.
Are you becoming more and more interested in him?
Kamuro Masumi put away the coffee cup that Hashiba Hikaru Hashima had just finished drinking from, her tone indifferent.
"Yes, I now believe my judgment was correct."
Sakayanagi Arisu nodded.
"What judgment?"
Kamuro Masumi was somewhat curious.
"Ichinose Honami is not good enough for him."
"..."
After parting Sakayanagi Arisu, Hashiba Hikaru saw the System Bar flash. Without hesitation, he immediately clicked on the new notification.
[Sakayanagi Arisu becoming more interested in you; she finds many of your ideas unique. Sakayanagi Arisu Stock has risen by 20, currently standing at 120.]
"It's gone up again?"
Hashiba Hikaru touched her chin. The fact that she Sakayanagi Arisu's curiosity and that she had beaten her, according to the [Stock Analyzer], meant that continuing in this direction was fine.
After closing the System Panel, the boy opened the class group chat.
It must be said that once the goal was set, the collective power they unleashed was immense. They compiled a fairly comprehensive plan to clarify the rumors, which is currently a basic version and will be kept for Hashiba Hikaru to review.
Furthermore, after learning from Sakayanagi Arisu Miyabi Nagumo, the boy also realized that the other party was preparing to impeach him.
Both of these issues need to be addressed promptly, and it would be best to resolve them in one go.
"Drop!"
As Hashiba Hikaru walked toward the student dormitory, his phone received a new message.
Chat interface.
Kushida Kikyo: I'll be waiting for you at our usual spot.
Hashiba Hikaru: Why?
Kushida Kikyo: Hikaru-kun, don't you want to come and see? My new clothes have arrived.
"New clothes?"
Hashiba Hikaru was slightly taken aback, because the school allowed online shopping. Besides buying clothes at the Keyaki Mall, many students chose to shop online, since there was a wider selection.
His doubts were quickly answered when Kushida Kikyo sent the boy a picture.
Upon opening the link, Hashiba Hikaru was immediately speechless.
It was a photo taken from an unusual angle, probably from below, on the girl's dormitory bed.
In the picture, Kushida Kikyo stretches out her slender and straight legs. Moving the gaze, one can see the exquisitely designed lace ribbons extending from under her skirt, connecting with white stockings. Her full and soft body exudes the undeniable charm of a young girl.
Kushida Kikyo: So, Hikaru-kun, wouldn't you like to touch it yourself and see how it feels?
Hashiba Hikaru: Are you still there?
The place where the two used to meet was actually the spot where he found Kushida Kikyo leaning against the railing. Few people passed by that place, making it a frequent meeting spot for the two.
Kushida Kikyo: At.
Hashiba Hikaru: Wait.
After putting away his phone, Hashiba Hikaru turned around and walked towards the edge of the school near the sea. After walking for more than ten minutes, the figure of a short-haired girl appeared in front of him.
"Kikyo."
The boy stepped forward to greet him.
Upon hearing the familiar voice, Kushida Kikyo turned around and rushed over almost without hesitation. Perhaps anticipating the girl's reaction, Hashiba Hikaru caught her firmly in her arms.
"Hikaru-kun ~"
"What's wrong?"
Hashiba Hikaru smiled slightly. To be honest, being able to express one's love passionately is a very precious thing. Although Kushida Kikyo has a complex personality, she always shows an endearing side in front of him.
"Hmph, having just seen the photos, Guang must have been itching to make a move, right?"
Kushida Kikyo pressed herself tightly into the boy's arms, her slender, soft hands immediately slipping inside his open shirt.
"That's hard to say."
Hashiba Hikaru pressed down on the other person's restless little hand. For some reason, since winter arrived, the girls around him had been fond of putting their hands inside his clothes. Ichinose Honami did it, and so did Kushida Kikyo.
"Has the matter with Honami been resolved?"
Kushida Kikyo buried her face in his chest. Although she was enjoying the embrace of Ichinose Honami's boyfriend at the moment, the short-haired girl always thought of her as a friend.