There's a Lot of Valentine's Day Chocolate.
"OK."
Ichinose Honami looked at her two friends who were actively planning for her, the gloom that had arisen from meeting Sakayanagi Arisu slowly faded away, and a bright smile finally appeared on her pretty face.
While Ichinose Honami was choosing chocolate molds with two girls, Hashiba Hikaru had already gone to another girl's room.
The other person was making chocolate in the kitchen; she seemed to have tried it many times before, as her movements were very practiced.
"Did Suzune make chocolate before? She looks really skilled."
Hashiba Hikaru stood next to the black-haired girl, who was wearing a blue checkered apron and was pouring chocolate sauce into a mold. There were mini ovens in the student dormitory to meet everyone's baking needs.
"Because I started preparing a few days ago, I wanted to do my best."
Although Horikita Suzune was focused on making chocolate, she could still get distracted by the boy's words, showing that she had really practiced a lot.
"That's a brilliant idea. Even though it's just chocolate, it reveals a lot about Suzune's personality."
Hashiba Shigemitsu agreed with her idea: as long as you devote yourself to anything and practice repeatedly, you will definitely reap the rewards in the end. This was one of the young man's life beliefs.
"Hmm, if it's done today, I'll just give it to Hikaru. Lots of people will probably want to give you chocolates on Monday."
Horikita Suzune invited the boy over for this very purpose; given Hashiba Hikaru's reputation among the first-year students, he'll definitely receive a lot of chocolates from people.
"That's a good idea. Let's go to the Student Council a little later today."
Hashiba Hikaru didn't disturb the black-haired girl's busy work. He walked to the sofa in the living room, sat down, and took out his phone.
"Okay, if it's alright, Guang can have lunch with me later before going to the Student Council."
Horikita Suzune is also a member of the Student Council, and today is Saturday, so both of them have some work to do.
"No problem, I'll make lunch later."
Hashiba Hikaru hinted in the Student Council's cadre work group today that she wanted to renovate the Student Council's offices.
Most people agreed, after all, the young man had just taken the position of President with the highest authority, and the Chairman had also stood up for him that day, so everyone naturally wanted to express their loyalty.
"If you were preparing a red envelope, how much would it typically need?"
Hashiba Hikaru touched her chin.
After the Third Semester ends, all teachers and students will have a two-week spring break. Then the third-year students will leave the school, and the Second Year students will move up to the third year. This means that the Student Council members will undergo a major reshuffle.
Regardless of what the students in other first-year classes thought, Hashiba Hikaru's initial idea was to change the list of Student Council officers before the end of the Third Semester.
To ensure that every resolution passes smoothly, he must ensure that everyone is one of his own.
Just as the boy was deep in thought, the aroma of chocolate wafted from the kitchen into the living room. The cocoa butter aroma was very thick and viscous, and it was also mixed with the fragrance of fruit. It seemed that Horikita Suzune's handmade chocolates were fruit-flavored.
"It's ready, would you like to try some?"
The girl's voice carried an inviting tone, so Hashiba Hikaru immediately got up and headed towards the kitchen.
Stepping into the kitchen, the aroma of chocolate became even stronger. Hashiba Hikaru took a sniff and her gaze locked onto the black-haired girl wearing thick gloves.
She held a plate in both hands, on which were six differently shaped chocolates, which must have just come out of the oven and were still steaming.
"Is it better to wait for the chocolate to cool down before eating it?"
The boy doesn't like eating very hot food, but of course, he also doesn't like food that's too cold.
"I'm just trying a small piece. I want to see if Guangxi likes it. The next batch I bake will be the gift."
A faint smile played on Horikita Suzune's lips. Although making chocolate was a small thing, she had never experienced this feeling before, and a subtle excitement welled up inside her.
"OK."
Hashiba Hikaru picked up one of the chocolates, blew on it, and put it in her mouth. The sweet taste quickly spread in her mouth.
"This tastes great, the sweetness is just right... Suzune's timing is excellent."
"That's good."
After setting down the chocolate tray, Horikita Suzune took off her gloves and turned to stare directly into Hashiba Hikaru's face.
"What's wrong, Suzune?"
Hashiba Hikaru didn't quite understand the meaning behind her gaze.
"That..."
Seemingly emboldened by the praise she had just received, Horikita Suzune mustered her courage and uttered a sentence.
"Hikaru... I want to try chocolate too."
"?"
After hearing the girl's words, Hashiba Hikaru was taken aback at first, but then immediately understood what she was thinking.
A faint blush appeared on Horikita Suzune's pretty face, indicating that this wasn't a sudden whim, but rather something she had wanted to do for a long time.
"Sure."
Hashiba Hikaru nodded seriously and reached out to hug the girl.
"That was my first kiss..."
Looking into the other person's gentle eyes, Horikita Suzune blurted out something as if possessed.
"I am honored."
"Um."
"Hmm..."
He bent down and stroked the girl's back with his palm.
Although the main goal was to let the black-haired girl taste the chocolate in her mouth, the boy experienced a sweetness that no amount of chocolate could compare to.
After a long while, their lips parted.
Is it sweet?
Looking at the girl's adorable, panting appearance, Hashiba Hikaru's voice was very gentle.
"Sweet."
561
Chapter 561 Too Much Chocolate for Valentine's Day
Monday, February 14th.
The weather was clear and sunny today, and the morning sunlight streamed onto the balcony.
After finishing his usual morning run, Hashiba Hikaru, having just taken a shower, stood in front of the mirror tidying his school uniform.
The winter uniforms at Tokyo Advanced Nurturing High School are very warm, made of high-quality fabrics and materials. The classrooms are also well-heated, ensuring students don't feel cold.
Today is Valentine's Day, I hope I can spend it safely and peacefully.
Hashiba Hikaru tidied her hair, and the boy in the mirror had an exceptionally handsome face and a charming smile.
Since the start of the semester, his daily morning runs have yielded noticeable results. Although he doesn't appear overly strong, his tall, slender physique and upright posture easily make him stand out among a group of students.
Let's go.
After making thorough preparations, Hashiba Hikaru locked the door and strode out of the student dormitory.
Upon arriving at the classroom of Class A of the First Year, several girls were talking to Ichinose Honami around his seat. Before class, everyone liked to gather here to chat, something the boy was already used to.
Good morning, Classmate Hashiba!
Good morning, everyone.
"Hey, Hashiba!"
Shibata called Hikaru's name from beside Hashiba Hikaru.
"What's wrong?"
Hashiba Hikaru sat down in his chair, his girlfriend beside him smiling at him, seemingly anticipating something.
"The day has finally come!"
Shibata wore an expression of long-awaited anticipation.
"Is that so?"
Hashiba Hikaru remained noncommittal, his gaze sweeping over the students in the classroom. It was Valentine's Day, and both boys and girls were very interested in it.
Inside the first-grade classroom, the boys were chatting as usual, but their expressions betrayed a hint of unease, as if they were secretly anticipating something. As for the girls, many of them looked over when Hashiba Hikaru walked in, and some had already reached into their drawers.
"Hmm..."
Just as the boy was taking his textbook out of his bag, a small, fair, and soft hand reached out from the side, holding a bag of transparently packaged chocolates.
"Hikari, this is a chocolate I gave you!"
The first person is Ichinose Honami.
Having dated Hashiba Hikaru for so long, giving her chocolates certainly wouldn't make her feel shy.
She gracefully handed the chocolate to her boyfriend, a bright smile on her delicate and pretty face.
"Yes, Honami."
After accepting the chocolates, Hashiba Hikaru glanced at them briefly and immediately understood that they were handmade. The cute shapes and fragrant packaging represented the girl's tender and abundant feelings.
"I'll reciprocate with a proper gift next month."
"Mmm, let me look forward to it."
The girl's behavior was like a signal; after Hashiba Hikaru accepted the first chocolate from his girlfriend, all the girls in Class A of the First Year sprang into action.
They all took out chocolates from the drawers and walked together toward their common goal.
"Classmate Hashiba, please accept this!"
"Classmate Hashiba, this is some chocolate I prepared for you. Please accept it."
"Thank you Himeno- san, Ando -san, and Kobashi -san."
Hashiba Hikaru thanked everyone and accepted the chocolates.
"And here's some for me, please accept it Classmate Hashiba!"
"Mine too!"
In the blink of an eye, a very strange scene appeared in front of Hashiba Hikaru's seat.
The girls in his class showered him with chocolates, as if he were at a famous tourist attraction. The chocolates, in various sizes, quickly filled the boy's desk and backpack.
"Tsk tsk, Classmate Hashiba really does resemble an idol giving a handshake event."
Shibata had just received three chocolates from the girls as a token of his obligation, but seeing this scene still made him a little envious.
"You're lucky to get three copies. You don't actually think you can compare to Classmate Hashiba, do you?"
Kanzaki Ryuji was also carrying several chocolates. Both boys were pillars of Class A and were quite popular in the class.
"Kanzaki, how many copies did you collect?"
Shibata glanced at the chocolate in his arms, and his eyes suddenly turned dangerous.
"Let me count, it seems to be... five portions?"
"What?!"
Hashiba Hikaru, sitting in his seat, looked at the overflowing chocolates in front of him. Although he had expected it, he still underestimated everyone's enthusiasm.
The lively scene here made the boys in the class very envious, but none of them really felt resentful towards the boy.
As the core decision-maker of Class A, Hashiba Hikaru has always led the class forward, and both boys and girls admire him.
"Classmate Hashiba, you should have achieved all the achievements by now, right?"
After all the girls in the class had given out their chocolates, Ando Sayo came over with a smile. She looked at Hashiba Hikaru's chocolates with interest and asked, "Did everyone give out their chocolates?"
The "everyone" in this sentence refers to all the girls in Class A. There are a total of twenty girls in the class, and she wants to know if all of them gave her chocolates.
"I think so, exactly... 20 servings."
The boy counted the chocolates in the drawer; there were exactly twenty, no more, no less.