Horikita Suzune's Birthday Is Tomorrow. / Ichinose Honami: I Want a Reward!

"That's settled then. We have plenty of time ahead of us, let's just let things take their course."

Hashiba Hikaru finished her coffee and got up to return to the Student Council.

He glanced at the time; his conversation with Sakayanagi Arisu hadn't taken up too much time, and the boy planned to continue to the Student Council to handle some work.

"Classmate Hashiba, please wait a moment."

At that moment Sakayanagi Arisu suddenly called out to him.

"What's wrong?"

"Since we're half lovers, don't you think there are still some things we need to do before we break up?"

The silver-haired girl used her cane to stand up, her gaze fixed firmly on Hashiba Hikaru's face.

"Um?"

Upon seeing the blush slowly spreading across Sakayanagi Arisu face, Hashiba Hikaru immediately realized what was happening.

Although she expressed her true feelings quite calmly today, as a young girl, she must still be a little shy and it's impossible for her to be completely calm.

"What are your instructions, Classmate Sakayanagi?"

Hashiba Hikaru stepped very close to the girl and could already smell her fragrance.

"..."

This time, it was Sakayanagi Arisu's turn to fall silent. Although she seemed very mature as she recounted those events, the girl, who had never been in love, didn't really know how real lovers should get along. These were things that required accumulating experience over time.

"Then let me make the decision."

Seeing the hesitation in her eyes, Hashiba Hikaru decided to take the initiative. He slowly raised his arms and gently pulled the petite, silver-haired girl into his embrace.

As soon as she was embraced, Sakayanagi Arisu felt the overwhelming masculine presence. Her expression became somewhat dazed as she pressed her face tightly against the boy's chest.

"Is it only boys who should take the initiative in these kinds of situations?"

The silver-haired girl, like a docile little rabbit, nestled her petite body in Hashiba Hikaru's arms, her voice softening considerably.

"Of course not. I support gender equality. Both men and women can take the initiative in a romantic relationship."

Hashiba Hikaru gently embraced Sakayanagi Arisu's slender waist; the other woman was indeed petite, with a faint fragrance emanating from her soft silver hair.

"I'll study this, since I'll be competing with Ichinose, and of course I have to beat her in every aspect!"

"Well..."

Holding Sakayanagi Arisu, although her appearance was no less than Ichinose Honami's, there was one place where she could never win.

"How far have you and Ichinose gotten?"

Sakayanagi Arisu leaned against Hashiba Hikaru's chest and asked that question earnestly.

"..."

"Looks like they've done everything. Was I right?"

After she finished asking the question, she was met with another long silence from the boy.

"I will win."

These were Sakayanagi Arisu's last words. She lifted her head from Hashiba Hikaru's embrace, her purple eyes gleaming with a burning light.

Chapter 567 Horikita Suzune's birthday is tomorrow.

As the sun slowly sets and a pale red twilight blankets the sky, the bustling Valentine's Day come to an end.

Hashiba Hikaru rubbed her tired shoulders and was the last to leave the Student Council office. She checked the time; it was almost six o'clock. The other students had all gone home for dinner.

"Horikita?"

Although the Student Council office was empty, a slender figure with black hair stood at the end of the corridor.

She was waiting for him.

"Is the door locked?"

Even though Horikita Suzune had given the chocolate to Hashiba Hikaru beforehand, today was a special day, and she still wanted to talk to her.

"Um."

Hashiba Hikaru put the keys in his pocket and glanced at his phone. Ichinose Honami had just sent him a message; the girl was preparing dinner in his dorm. It was Valentine's Day, so of course he had to go and spend time with his girlfriend.

"I guess Classmate Hashiba won't be able to come to my place today, right?"

Horikita Suzune could understand this perfectly normal with just a little thought.

"Yes, I need to go back and be with Honami."

Hashiba Hikaru noticed the fleeting disappointment in Horikita Suzune's eyes, and her emotions were complicated.

When you want it all, you inevitably face an important problem: people's time is limited, and when you are with one person, others will definitely feel lonely.

"I understand. Let's go downstairs together then."

Horikita Suzune turned around, revealing no true emotion.

"No need to rush. I've already messaged Honami. You can go buy some things first and then go back."

Hashiba Hikaru looked at her thin shoulders and said gently, "Would Horikita- san do me the honor of going shopping with me?"

"Good."

Upon hearing this, a faint smile appeared on Horikita Suzune's pretty face. She followed closely behind the boy, walking with him towards the Keyaki Mall.

Strolling through the campus streets in winter, the air was very cold. Hashiba Hikaru had Horikita Suzune walk on the inside of the road while she walked on the outside, so that she could stay warm.

After walking for a few minutes, the two arrived at a bustling shopping street.

Although the sun had already set, the Keyaki Mall was still brightly lit, with twinkling neon lights clustered together like a colorful galaxy. Students in love nestled together, enjoying a unique and sweet atmosphere.

"What are Classmate Hashiba- kun?"

Horikita Suzune observed the boy who was looking down at the merchandise, curious about his thoughts.

"It's just buying some ordinary daily necessities, nothing serious."

Hashiba Hikaru glanced at the girl's smooth profile. She was wearing a light red scarf today, and her smooth black hair peeked through it, making her look charming and cute.

"I see..."

Horikita Suzune thought he wasn't interested in continuing the conversation, but soon heard the boy speak again.

"Tomorrow should be Horikita's birthday, right?"

"Hey, what's Classmate Hashiba...?"

Horikita Suzune's pale face clearly showed surprise, because she hadn't told anyone about this, not even the students in Class D.

Tomorrow, the day after Valentine's Day, which is February 15th, is the birthday of the black-haired girl.

"After all, I'm the Student Council President, so it's not a big deal for me to know this, right?"

Hashiba Hikaru shrugged, her tone becoming more serious, "More than that, I'm actually more curious about how Horikita usually celebrates her birthday?"

"Well, actually, I haven't been celebrating my birthday much since I started junior high. I spend most of my time studying at home."

Horikita Suzune thought for a moment. During her growth, she had a goal that she really wanted to achieve, so the girl simply couldn't care less about such "trivial matters".

Besides, she doesn't have many friends, so even if she wanted to celebrate her birthday, no one would come. She might as well make good use of the time.

"Since that's the case... how about we throw a birthday party?"

Hashiba Hikaru suddenly had an idea, and a smile appeared on her lips. "Let's have a proper celebration for Horikita's birthday!"

"That's not a good idea."

Horikita Suzune felt it was completely unnecessary. She didn't have many friends in Class D, and after deciding to accumulate Private Points to advance to the next class, the black-haired girl became even more distant from her classmates.

"But I think this is a great opportunity. In addition to the first-year students, we can also invite Horikita-senpai over."

Hashiba Hikaru studied Horikita Suzune's pretty face, her tone firm, "No matter what, since Horikita-senpai is your brother, it's only natural for him to come and celebrate his sister's birthday, right?"

"This..."

Horikita Suzune was considering the feasibility of this idea. The girl remembered that her brother had held birthday parties before, but he never invited her to attend.

After the black-haired girl grew up, she neither held birthday parties nor wanted to invite her brother, or rather, she dared not invite him.

"If Horikita is worried, then let me extend the invitation. I happen to have some things to discuss with Horikita-senpai."

Hashiba Hikaru smiled gently, gazing tenderly at Horikita Suzune.

"Hmm..."

Horikita Suzune stared intently into Hashiba Hikaru's eyes and asked with some concern, "Will Classmate Hashiba be attending?"

"Of course, I'll also prepare a unique gift for you."

Hashiba Hikaru remembered the items that had been refreshed in the [Trading Shop]. Although Horikita Suzune didn't usually wear makeup, as a girl, she probably wouldn't dislike perfume.

"Okay, I understand. Since Classmate Hashiba wants to do this, let's have a birthday party."

After receiving Hashiba Hikaru's approval, Horikita Suzune was finally relieved. If the boy could come to her birthday party, it meant that he would come to accompany her tomorrow, which made the black-haired girl very happy.

"Let's discuss the invitation list on our phones. If there aren't many people, we can find a small restaurant with a private room. If there are more people, we'll discuss it further."

Having lived here for almost a year, Hashiba Hikaru and the students in Class A have become very familiar with the good restaurants on campus because they often hold group activities, and they are even quite familiar with many of the staff.

"I will carefully consider the list of people to invite. Thank you, Classmate Hashiba."

Horikita Suzune's beautiful eyes were filled with tender affection. Birthdays are a simple event in themselves, but if you can spend them with someone you love, they become extraordinary.

"In that case, let's choose some items for the birthday party first."

Hashiba Hikaru led the girl into the gift shop. These preparations naturally needed to be done in advance; doing them tomorrow would be too rushed.

"Um."

Chapter 568 Ichinose Honami: I want a reward!

On Valentine's Day, students with partners will naturally enjoy the holiday outside, while those without partners will either go to club activities early or return to their dormitories to rest.

Despite having Ichinose Honami returned to her dorm early. She didn't really have many plans for Valentine's Day; she was content as long as her boyfriend was with her.

Hashiba Hikaru is now the Student Council President, which means she's busy until very late every day before she can get back to her dorm. That's why the pink-haired girl prepares dinner for two in her dorm room. Of course, today's dishes have to be quite plentiful.

The girl, humming a song, was busy at the stove. She had been dating Hashiba Hikaru for a long time, and under her boyfriend's care, her pretty face would occasionally reveal a different kind of charm. With her neat apron and the kitchen utensils in her hands, she looked more like a young wife waiting for her husband to come home, exuding a mature temperament.

"Drop!"

When the sound of the card being swiped reached her ears, a smile appeared on Ichinose Honami's pretty face. Besides the girl herself, the only other person who could swipe the card was the male owner of the place—her boyfriend, Hashiba Hikaru.

"Honami, I'm back!"

The boy's clear voice drifted into the room. The pink-haired girl turned her head and immediately saw her boyfriend carrying a large plastic bag as he stepped into the entryway. His face, though travel-worn, wore a gentle smile.

"Light!"

Ichinose Honami turned off the gas stove and immediately went to meet her.

"Hmm, today was tough. Has my chocolate been delivered yet?"

Hashiba Hikaru took off her winter school uniform coat and asked the girl in front of her about it.

Since he was the last one to leave the Student Council today, he asked Kanzaki Ryuji to return the two large bags full of chocolates before he left.

"It's been returned. I just left it in the living room."

Ichinose Honami smiled gently. The sight of so many chocolates displayed together was something she only ever saw in stores, and now it served as proof of her boyfriend's popularity.

"That's good. Although I don't really like sweets, this is a token of everyone's goodwill, and it wouldn't be good to lose it."

Hashiba Hikaru didn't continue discussing this topic, but instead looked directly at the ingredients on the stove.

"What delicious food is Honami planning to make today?"

"Hehehe, I'll keep it a secret for now. Guang must be very tired. You can go and rest for a while. I'll call you when it's time to eat."

Ichinose Honami put her hands behind her back, making a gesture to stop him from watching any longer.

"Alright then, I'll go set up the scene first."