Sakayanagi Arisu: I'm Going to Make Handmade Chocolate. / Horikita Suzune Wants to Taste Something Sweet.
Sakayanagi Arisu has always been very aggressive. After spending more time with Hashiba Hikaru, she doesn't hold back when expressing her opinions because she knows he won't care.
"Tsk tsk, Classmate Sakayanagi's ideas are really extreme. Does she really have to go all the way to dropping out of school?"
"Of course! Since they're enemies, they must be eliminated!"
Sakayanagi Arisu said to Hashiba Hikaru in a matter-of-fact tone, "Does Classmate Hashiba really think that enemies can become allies?"
"That's hard to say, after all, weren't Classmate Sakayanagi and I enemies before?"
Hashiba Hikaru smiled knowingly, her words carrying a hidden meaning.
"That's different. Classmate Hashiba is very valuable, and I wouldn't want you to drop out of school."
Sakayanagi Arisu understood the boy's meaning and frankly expressed her own thoughts.
"It's an honor to receive such praise from Classmate Sakayanagi."
"Now that Classmate Hashiba has made her thoughts clear, let's prepare together. When do you plan to meet Ayanokoji?"
Sakayanagi Arisu is very concerned about this matter. She doesn't yet know the exact time her father will leave school, but it definitely won't be later than February.
"The day after tomorrow, we'll have more time then."
Hashiba Hikaru reviewed her schedule and realized that once she had completely settled things with Miyabi Nagumo, things would be easier with the Student Council.
"Okay, please send me a message then Classmate Hashiba."
"I see."
The two walked together toward the Student Council classroom. Just as they stepped over the threshold, Sakayanagi Arisu suddenly said, "Isn't Valentine's Day coming up soon?"
"Yes."
"I'll prepare a chocolate for Classmate Hashiba."
"Really? May I ask what type it is?"
Hashiba Hikaru turned her head to look at the silver-haired girl's calm profile, which was as smooth and white as a doll's.
Her stock price is currently at 120, which is a rather delicate number.
"It's my bias."
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Chapter 559 Sakayanagi Arisu: I want to make handmade chocolates.
Friday is probably one of the favorite days for every student. After completing their studies for the day, everyone gets a two-day break, and everyone except those who have to participate in club activities can relax.
Valentine's Day is just around the corner, and the main street of Keyaki Mall is already filled with a festive atmosphere. Even if it's not a dessert shop, there are still some stalls displaying beautifully packaged chocolates.
Valentine's Day is on February 14th, and this year it falls on next Monday.
This means that the weekend is the final round of purchasing time, and if you want to give away chocolates on Monday, you must prepare them by Sunday night at the latest.
When Ichinose Honami and two other girls from her class walked into the streets of Keyaki Mall, they were surprised by the bustling scene before them.
Wow, there are so many people today!
Ando Sayo was arm in arm with Ichinose Honami, and on her other side was Himeno Yuki; the three girls were going to buy chocolates today.
The students in Class A have a very good relationship, so if we were to give them obligation chocolates, we would probably need to prepare many.
"After all, Monday is Valentine's Day, and I saw long lines at many popular dessert shops."
Himeno Yuki glanced at the shop she frequented; there was quite a long queue.
"Ichinose should prepare her own special chocolate, right? After all, it's for Classmate Hashiba,"
Ando Sayo turned to look at her friend, "Are you planning to buy ready-made or make it yourself?"
"I plan to make it myself; I shouldn't have to queue up to buy the ingredients for making chocolate."
Ichinose Honami was very confident about this; she deliberately didn't go to see her boyfriend today, just to make time to try making handmade chocolates.
"That's so nice! I want to give my favorite character's chocolate too~"
"It's a pity she doesn't have a lover. I really envy Ichinose."
The girls teased their friends with smiles, their tone cheerful.
"I heard that Ninomiya -san is also preparing her own special chocolate. That's incredible!"
When girls get together, they easily start gossiping about their classmates.
"Hey, who is she going to give it to?"
"It seems to be Sumida- kun. They've started dating."
"You're lying, how come I didn't know about this?"
Ichinose Honami gazed tenderly at her friends chatting animatedly. In Class A, where everyone was very close, besides her and Hashiba Hikaru, a well-known couple among the first-year students, new sparks of love naturally ignited within the class as they spent more time together.
The three chatted as they walked and lined up in front of a popular dessert shop. Through the glass, they could see the bustling crowd inside, with young girls picking out chocolates and smiling.
"Ichinose, how many chocolates do you think Classmate Hashiba will receive on Monday?"
Himeno Yuki's small face showed a look of great interest, as if she was really looking forward to the result.
"I'm curious too. Anyway, I'll prepare a special chocolate for Classmate Hashiba as a token of my gratitude."
Ando Sayo made no attempt to hide this matter; she knew Ichinose Honami wouldn't mind.
"I'll prepare one for Classmate Hashiba too."
"Hmm... I really have no idea how many chocolates I'll receive,"
Ichinose Honami smiled, a strange light flashing in her beautiful eyes. "Besides the girls in our class, maybe girls from other classes will give him chocolates too."
"Yeah, in our class, I bet all the girls would give Classmate Hashiba chocolates."
Ando Sayo was very confident about this, after all, the boy was very popular in the class and always attracted the attention of all the girls.
"Yes, I know that."
Ichinose Honami wouldn't be jealous about such things; she was well aware of just how popular her boyfriend was.
After waiting for a while at the entrance of the dessert shop, it was soon their turn. The girls walked into the shop hand in hand, and what came into view was all kinds of chocolates, with prices ranging from a few hundred to several thousand.
The highest-end chocolates are displayed in elegant glass cases, with price tags indicating a minimum five-figure price.
Wow, so many chocolates! Now I have something to choose from.
"How many copies are you planning to buy, Ando -kun?"
When Himeno asked about her companion's chocolate-buying plans, she replied, "I'm thinking of buying five boxes."
"I'm about the same as you, around... six portions, I guess."
Ando Sayo counted on her fingers that, besides Hashiba Hikaru, she had some other male friends she was close to.
Where is Ichinose?
Himeno Yuki was curious about this, but when she asked the question, Ando Sayo answered before Ichinose Honami.
"Idiot, Ichinose already has Classmate Hashiba, so of course she'll only prepare her own special chocolate. She won't need the obligatory chocolate."
"Is that so?"
"Hmm..."
Ichinose Honami thought about it. Actually, given her personality, giving the boys in her class chocolates as a token of gratitude was just a small thing, and Hashiba Hikaru, as her boyfriend, wouldn't care about such trivial matters.
However, there's a troublesome "rule" associated with these obligatory chocolates: the boys who received them before February 14th have to prepare a return gift, which isn't ideal for girls with partners.
Her heart is now completely devoted to Hashiba Hikaru, so she has no intention of accepting gifts from other boys, not even as a token of friendship.
"Pretty much... I'll probably only prepare one special chocolate for Hikaru."
Ichinose Honami made this decision. She cared about the students in Class A, but that was for the whole class. Her only favoritism was towards Hashiba Hikaru.
"Okay, that's good."
Ando Sayo agreed with her friend's decision. She had probably guessed what Ichinose Honami was thinking, and that this was the best way to handle the situation.
"Let's start picking out chocolates then. The ingredients and tools for handmade chocolates seem to be at that stall over there."
"Procurement begins, Fight!!!"
The two girls flitted through the various shelves of the dessert shop like butterflies, while Ichinose Honami lingered at the handmade chocolate counter, earnestly asking the shop assistant about various precautions for making handmade chocolates.
Just then, the pink-haired girl caught a glimpse of a rather familiar figure out of the corner of her eye.
The other person was a little shorter than her, wearing a gray hat, and had incredibly fine silver short hair, making her look like a resident of a fairy tale world.
"Classmate Sakayanagi?"
Ichinose Honami took the initiative to greet him.
"Good morning, Ichinose."
Sakayanagi Arisu nodded in greeting to the pink-haired girl. In her right hand she held a cane, and in her left hand she held a gray chocolate mold with a bear on top, a rabbit below, and a prominent heart in the middle.
"Classmate Sakayanagi, are you here to buy chocolate-making tools?"
After seeing the mold in the other person's hand, for some reason, Ichinose Honami felt a sudden unease in her heart.
"Yes, I'm going to make a handmade chocolate."
A shy smile appeared on Sakayanagi Arisu's face, like a lovestruck young girl preparing her special chocolate for her sweetheart.
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Chapter 560 Horikita Suzune Wants to Taste Sweetness.
"I see, I'm here to buy tools for making handmade chocolates too."
After listening to Sakayanagi Arisu's explanation, Ichinose Honami smiled kindly at her.
"Hmm, the product reviews here are pretty good, Ichinose should be able to find what she wants."
Sakayanagi Arisu handed the mold in her hand to the shop assistant for packaging, seemingly intending to pay and leave.
"Okay, I'll choose carefully."
Ichinose Honami scrutinized Sakayanagi Arisu's profile, her thoughts a mix of emotions. Since she had come to buy ingredients to make handmade chocolates, it meant that the recipient was very important to her.
But who could this person be?
As the person in charge of Class B of the First Year, Sakayanagi Arisu is not as much of a rumored figure as Hashiba Hikaru, but she has never lacked attention.
Her grades were excellent, and I've heard she's incredibly intelligent, able to defeat Katsuragi Kohei in the class power struggle, which shows she's definitely not a simple person.
Moreover, Sakayanagi Arisu very delicate appearance, with fair and tender skin and short silver hair. She is surrounded by an elfin aura. The fact that she needs a cane to move around does not make people look down on her. On the contrary, it adds to her lovable charm.
But despite this, no boys were around her. Apart from Kamuro Masumi, none of her classmates seemed to have the opportunity to get close to her.
So, who is she planning to give the handmade chocolates to?
Images from deep within Ichinose Honami's memory surfaced in her mind.
That day, Sakayanagi Arisu very naturally offered her small hand to Hashiba Hikaru. She didn't seem to mind the boy touching her body at all, which was a very strange sign.
"Ichinose, have you made your choice?"
Just as Ichinose Honami was lost in thought, someone tapped her on the shoulder. Himeno Yuki was carrying a beautifully crafted large bag, as if she had already chosen what she wanted.
"Uh, not yet, I'm still thinking about what pattern to choose."
The pink-haired girl paused for a moment, then smiled somewhat awkwardly.
"That's really thoughtful. If we don't find a design that Ichinose likes here, we can always go to the next store."
Ando Sayo also came over. Neither of them had anyone to give their personal chocolates to, so they could make a decision quickly if they were choosing obligatory chocolates.
Thank you.
"What's the big deal? Let's help Ichinose prepare the perfect chocolate for Classmate Hashiba, and then see how he reciprocates on White Day, hahaha."
"Yes, we won't accept a perfunctory return gift!"