Horikita Suzune Wants to Offer Her Help. / Sakayanagi Arisu: Then I'll Name My Terms.

"Most of it is solved. The most important things are done. Now we just need to proceed step by step."

Hashiba Hikaru patted her little head gently.

"This kind of thing should be easy for Hikaru-kun to handle, right?"

"Yes, and I've also found out who did it."

"That's good."

Kushida Kikyo's eyes were somewhat unfocused. "Although I really want Hikaru-kun to make it up to me right now, since this has happened, let's wait until things are settled before making a decision."

"Oh? Kikyo is actually so understanding?"

"Hmph! You'll be spending the next few days with Honami, I approve!"

The short-haired girl waved her hand, striking a queen-like pose.

"Yes, sir."

525

Chapter 525 Horikita Suzune wants to offer her help.

At 8 p. m. on this Saturday night that was destined to be extraordinary, Hashiba Hikaru escorted Kushida Kikyo he had spent a long time with, back to her dormitory. After locking the door, the boy returned to his own dormitory.

"Hikari, you're back!"

Upon seeing her boyfriend walk in, the pink-haired girl immediately clung to him, behaving like a kitten yearning for affection, getting excited at the sight of its owner.

"Yes, I gathered some intelligence today and got some results."

Hashiba Hikaru gently pulled the girl into her arms. It was quite late, and all the classmates had gone home, making the dormitory very quiet.

"Did you find anything?"

Ichinose Honami leaned against the other's chest, her small hands tightly wrapped around the boy's back.

"I guess so. Although there are many people involved in this matter, we've already made progress on who posted this message."

Hashiba Hikaru and decided not to tell her girlfriend everything. "I'll tell Honami after I've made sure everything is clear."

"Yes, let Guang decide everything."

Ichinose Honami spent the whole day gathering information with her classmates. Their support for her was obvious; they neither believed such unfounded accusations and rumors nor had any other thoughts about the girl. This warmed the pink-haired girl's heart.

"Once we've thoroughly investigated this matter, we'll devise a comprehensive clarification plan."

Hashiba Hikaru looked into his girlfriend's eyes and earnestly expressed his innermost thoughts.

"We can't decide what other people think, and whether people choose to believe it or not, I think this is an essential part."

"Clarification is a very important statement. We need to show everyone in this school that the students in Class A are definitely not easy to bully."

"Besides the Broadcast Station and acquiring the right to use the Gymnasium, does Guang have any other ideas?"

The students had already prepared a preliminary clarification plan, Ichinose Honami was naturally aware of. Everyone wanted Hashiba Hikaru to make the final decision, as she trusted her boyfriend.

"Everyone in the school is a minor. Even if the murderer is found, you still can't charge them with defamation. At most, you can only make them apologize to you."

"Isn't that enough?"

Ichinose Honami stared into her boyfriend's eyes, those eyes that always radiated a gentle light, but now only showed a chilling coldness.

"Of course not. Honami, don't forget what we want to do most: only by hurting the enemy will everyone be less likely to attack our classmates."

This was something Hashiba Hikaru had already decided on. As long as he explained it to Ichinose Honami, he believed his girlfriend would agree.

"Okay, I understand. Let's do it that way then."

The girl nodded vigorously.

"Honami, shouldn't you get some rest? You must be very tired today."

After explaining his thoughts, Hashiba Hikaru glanced at the draft clarification prepared by his classmates in the class group chat. He planned to spend some time refining and perfecting it so that it could be implemented on Monday.

"Don't you want to sleep yet, Hikaru?"

The pink-haired girl noticed that Hashiba Hikaru seemed to have something else to do and seemed somewhat concerned.

"I still need to organize this clarification plan and refine some arrangements. Honami can rest for now."

Hashiba Hikaru pulled out a chair from her desk, sat down, and began to consider her next steps.

"Then I'll stay with the light!"

Ichinose Honami had no intention of leaving Hashiba Hikaru's side. Without any hesitation, she sat down in the boy's lap.

"Oh well."

"Uh-huh."

Sunday morning, 7:00 AM.

When Ichinose Honami slowly opened her eyes, the girl instinctively reached out to touch her boyfriend, but unfortunately, she didn't touch anything.

"Light?"

She didn't receive a response, but Ichinose quickly guessed that the other person had probably gone for a morning run. Even though she knew this, the girl still couldn't help feeling a little melancholy.

Especially after what happened yesterday, the pink-haired girl now wants to be with her boyfriend all the time.

"Seriously... what am I thinking...?"

"It's impossible for just one person to be by my side every single moment..."

"Unless..."

Ichinose Honami suddenly covered her mouth with her hand. Just now, a terrifying thought had popped into her mind. Although it was only for a moment, the more she thought about it, the more frightened she became.

"No, this idea is far too dangerous!"

The pink-haired girl patted her rosy cheeks, using the pain to wake herself up.

"Stop overthinking, let's get up."

Just as Ichinose Honami was washing up, Hashiba Hikaru, who had just finished his morning run, encountered someone who surprised him on the playground— Horikita Suzune.

"Horikita?"

Hashiba Hikaru wiped the sweat from her forehead. Today, the black-haired girl was wearing a figure-hugging winter coat with a cream-colored sweater underneath. The front was open, revealing a sky-blue checkered scarf underneath, making her look both warm and stylish.

"Good morning, Classmate Hashiba."

"Why are you here all of a sudden, Horikita- kun? Did you come here specifically to see me?"

Hashiba Hikaru smiled slightly. After exercising for so long, he had never encountered the other person at this time.

"Yes..."

Despite her shyness, Horikita Suzune bravely expressed her true feelings after the relationship changed.

She stared intently at the boy before her, who was now her "lover".

"Is there anything you need? Let's talk as we walk."

Today's exercise was over, and the two walked together towards the dormitory.

As they walked, Horikita Suzune frequently glanced at the boy's current attire.

It's winter now, and the temperature is very low today. The girl looked at Hashiba Hikaru, who was still wearing only a single layer of clothing, and couldn't help but feel a little concerned.

"I'm not cold, Suzune, don't worry."

Seeing no one else around, Hashiba Hikaru called out her name directly.

"Real?"

Horikita Suzune was somewhat incredulous. Seeing the warm breath the boy exhaled, she took his large hand in her own.

"How is it? Can you feel it now?"

Hashiba Hikaru smiled slightly, and wrapped his hand around the girl's soft little hand, letting her feel his body temperature.

"Hmm... it's really warm. Is this what boys are like?"

Having never held hands with anyone before, Horikita Suzune was somewhat lost in thought after feeling this warmth.

"Yes, boys are like furnaces, Suzune will know that in time."

"Okay, I understand."

The black-haired girl nodded, still holding the boy's hand tightly, unwilling to let go. As they walked down the corridor next to the dormitory building, she asked another question.

"Regarding Ichinose's matter, do you only need my help?"

Is this a good idea? After all...

Hashiba Hikaru hesitated slightly. Ichinose Honami was her official girlfriend, while the girl in front of her could only be considered her "lover".

"Such rumors are truly outrageous, and I cannot stand idly by. If needed, I am willing to help."

Horikita Suzune looked very serious; she wasn't just saying it casually.

"Okay then~"

526

Chapter 526 Sakayanagi Arisu: Then I'll state my conditions.

After parting ways with the black-haired girl, Hashiba Hikaru maintained her smile and used her key to open the dormitory room door.

Although Horikita Suzune is a girl who likes to dwell on things, she has good Comprehensive Ability and can be useful in various situations. Clarifying Ichinose Honami's comment is very important. Not only must she ensure that everything is foolproof, but she must also launch an attack on that blond guy.

"Honami, I'm back."

After pushing him aside, Hashiba Hikaru saw the pink-haired girl who had finished tidying up. Once the girl spotted him, she pounced on him like a hungry tiger.

"Wait, I haven't showered yet, I'm all sweaty."

Hashiba Hikaru quickly raised her hand, signaling her to wait a moment.

"I don't mind."

The girl looked at Hashiba Hikaru, who was wearing only a thin shirt. Due to long-term training, the muscles on her body were quite defined. Although she had touched him many times, Ichinose Honami still felt her mouth was a little dry.

"Stop fooling around, I'm going to take a shower first."

Hashiba Hikaru smiled, tapped the Ichinose Honami on the head, and then took a change of clothes and went into the bathroom alone.

"I want to shower too!"

"No!"

"Why?"

Ichinose Honami spoke in a very soft and sweet tone. As the class representative, she was always someone her classmates relied on. When she was with her boyfriend, she rarely acted coquettishly.

But what happened yesterday was like flipping a switch, causing the pink-haired girl to change her long-held beliefs. Since she was the other party's official girlfriend, she should enjoy the treatment of a girlfriend.

After taking a shower, Ando Sayo and Ichinose Honami stayed in the dormitory until lunchtime. Then, Ando Sayo brought the two girls to Hashiba Hikaru's dormitory. They all agreed to stay with the pink-haired girl for the rest of the time.

"Then I'll go to the Student Council. Everyone, please take good care of Honami."

"Yes, we understand. Please don't worry, Classmate Hashiba!"

That's good.

In the Student Council's office, Hashiba Hikaru was talking to Miyabi Nagumo. Now that they knew the other party was involved in this matter, it would be good to mess with his mentality.

"I've read this clarification document. I think your idea is excellent, Hashiba. Since you've been subjected to such serious accusations of spreading rumors, you naturally need to clarify things properly and not let the rumors continue to harm innocent people."

Miyabi Nagumo held the document printed out by Hashiba Hikaru in her hand, her expression very serious.

"Hashiba, is there anything I can do for you? I can get some Second Year students to help."

Miyabi Nagumo showed an expression of concern for her subordinate, saying, "We must do our best to minimize the impact of this matter."

"Thank you for your concern, President. Since we already have a plan, there's no need to take up any more of your time. Let us handle it ourselves."

Hashiba Hikaru smiled slightly, speaking with a very serious tone.