Sakayanagi Arisu: Carry Me Over There. / Sakayanagi Arisu's Sense of Security.

In the third round of drawing cards, Hashiba Hikaru finally turned his luck around, drawing the 9 of spades, while Sakayanagi Arisu drew the 3 of diamonds. This meant that it was now the boy's turn to make a request.

"Classmate Sakayanagi, truth or dare?"

The boy looked at her face.

I choose the truth.

The silver-haired girl nodded slightly, a faint smile playing on her lips.

"OK."

After hearing the other person's answer, Hashiba Hikaru rubbed his temples. Now that it was his turn to ask a question, he wanted to ask some important questions.

"What I want to ask is, Classmate Sakayanagi, you said before that you wanted to compete with Honami, so what are your methods and goals?"

This was also a rather sensitive question, but after asking it, the boy noticed that Sakayanagi Arisu's smile seemed to become even more pronounced.

What is she thinking?

"That's an interesting question. My goal in competing with Ichinose is, of course, what Classmate Hashiba just mentioned."

Sakayanagi Arisu gazed at the boy's face and spoke slowly.

"If I win in the end, then of course I'll be the one to marry him."

"..."

The boy listened to her speech expressionlessly, waiting for what she would say next.

"As for the method, it's quite simple. I'll find an opportunity to talk to Ichinose privately."

"What should we talk about?"

Upon hearing this, Hashiba Hikaru's expression changed, and her tone became somewhat hurried.

"Of course we're going to talk about some important things. Actually, this issue isn't complicated at all. Please think about it carefully, Classmate Hashiba."

Sakayanagi Arisu explained confidently, "Since we met, I've helped you many times, haven't I?"

"Yes..."

"Besides seeking your help and support, is Ichinose able to provide assistance in an emergency?"

"Honami has done a lot for me, and the success of many things is inseparable from her contributions."

"But this is simply not enough,"

Sakayanagi Arisu, then said quite seriously, "If Ichinose is just a pretty lover, then I won't have any objections. But if she becomes the only legitimate one, then I won't accept that."

"Wait... shouldn't I be the one to choose who I marry?"

Hashiba Hikaru's tone was somewhat helpless. When Sakayanagi Arisu said these words, her expression didn't seem like she was joking, which gave the boy a bit of a headache.

"A greedy man who wants to have multiple female companions generally falls into two categories. The first is that the man possesses what the female companions need, which could be wealth or power, but it can never be love."

"The second type is unique attraction. Those women will feel that they can't live without you, but this will create another problem, because their starting point is love. Love can become a bond that connects them, but it can also be a shackle that binds them."

"If I'm not mistaken, what Classmate Hashiba really wants isn't everyone's bodies, is it?"

A smile appeared on Sakayanagi Arisu's face.

"Certainly."

The choice of having everything is certainly not so simple. If it were just about satisfying one's basic desires, Hashiba Hikaru wouldn't be so troubled.

"That's good. Mutual affection will definitely have an impact on both parties. If everyone really has this need, is it really impossible for Classmate Hashiba's decision not to change? Or is there any possibility that it might change?"

"..."

Why does Classmate Sakayanagi think you're sure to win?

Hashiba Hikaru smiled slightly. "What if my final choice is someone else?"

"Because I am the best, I have already told you that."

A confident smile appeared on Sakayanagi Arisu's delicate face. "Does Classmate Hashiba think I'm not good enough?"

While confidence is a good thing, among all the girls the boy knew, only Sakayanagi Arisu could express such confidence so easily.

"This..."

Hashiba Hikaru's gaze couldn't help but shift downwards a few degrees. Sakayanagi Arisu was undoubtedly one of the most beautiful women, but her figure wasn't particularly outstanding. While her petite and delicate figure was cute, it wasn't a style that everyone would like.

Perhaps noticing the boy's gaze, the silver-haired girl looked down, a blush suddenly rising to her pretty face. She bit her lip and hurriedly said...

"Does Classmate Hashiba think that a girl's attractiveness can only come from some useless fat?"

"Of course not. To each their own. I don't have any particular preference in this regard. What I care more about is emotional resonance."

Hashiba Hikaru naturally noticed the change in Sakayanagi Arisu's expression and immediately waved her hand, saying...

"... Hmph, if that's the case, then what I said certainly makes sense."

Upon hearing the reply, Sakayanagi's expression softened somewhat.

"Okay, I understand. Shall we move on to the next round of card drawing?"

Hashiba Hikaru decided not to dwell on the matter any longer and changed the subject.

"OK."

The girl smiled sweetly, her expression becoming very gentle.

The first three rounds of the game were all about truth, Hashiba Hikaru was thinking that if she won the fourth round again, she could play a dare.

The answer is revealed: Hashiba Hikaru turns over her card, which is the 6 of clubs.

Sakayanagi Arisu also turned over her card, and it turned out to be the 9 of diamonds.

"I won again."

Sakayanagi Arisu in a great mood. In fact, when designing this game, she always knew that there would be many variables during the card drawing process, but she did not expect that she could win three games in a row today.

Meanwhile, Hashiba Hikaru glanced at his System Bar with a face full of black lines. He had redeemed the [Lucky Amulet] a long time ago, but the effect was disappointing.

Honestly, they're useless when it really matters!

"So, what will you choose this time, Classmate Hashiba?"

Sakayanagi Arisu stared straight into his eyes. "If you don't find truth or dare fun, you can choose truth or dare."

"Then let's listen to Classmate Sakayanagi, I choose truth or dare."

After thinking about it, Hashiba Hikaru agreed. He figured that Sakayanagi Arisu wouldn't come up with anything too outrageous, since their relationship was quite delicate at the moment. Although they were very familiar with each other and didn't mind physical contact, they were still some distance away from being true lovers.

"Then please listen carefully, Classmate Hashiba."

Sakayanagi Arisu's eyes narrowed into adorable crescent moons, and her voice became more playful.

What is it?

"It's almost noon. The restaurant I booked is on the east side of Keyaki Mall. Let's go there now."

"This is what the great adventure is all about?"

"Of course not..."

Sakayanagi Arisu suddenly pointed at the boy's face.

"Classmate Hashiba has to hold my arm as we walk, and we have to make sure we pass through the busiest main street. That's the real story of the adventure."

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Chapter 597: Sakayanagi Arisu's sense of security.

Outside the quiet bookstore, after Sakayanagi Arisu explained the details of the great adventure, the boy was slightly stunned, and then a wry smile quickly appeared on his face.

"Isn't this kind of adventure a bit too much...? It's the weekend, after all."

Hashiba Hikaru was actually a little embarrassed. He had just thought the other person wouldn't reveal anything too complicated about a dare, but he was proven wrong immediately.

"These are the rules of the game today. Are you planning to go back on your word Classmate Hashiba -kun?"

A meaningful smile played on Sakayanagi Arisu's lips as she scrutinized the boy's eyes, seemingly pressuring him to quickly make a statement.

"..."

The boy, cornered, rubbed his hair hard. After all, he had agreed to play the game, and it would be too beneath him to refuse the punishment.

"Let's go then, I'm willing to accept the loss!"

Hashiba Hikaru reluctantly nodded, agreeing to the upcoming Trial.

If he remembered correctly, it would take at least ten minutes to walk from here to the east side of Keyaki Mall, and if he ran into an acquaintance during that time, it would be quite a adventure.

"Yes, I'm ready. We can leave anytime."

Sakayanagi Arisu took another sip of her hot coffee, then used her cane to stand up and waved to the boy, indicating that she was ready.

"Yes, I understand."

Hashiba Hikaru took a deep breath and glanced at the distant street scene.

Well, today is Sunday, and while it wasn't exactly packed with people, it was pretty much the same.

"It seems like you're nervous, Classmate Hashiba? I can let you hold the cane; that way you'll have a reason to explain."

Sakayanagi Arisu blinked, thoughtfully having already prepared an excuse for him.

"Hmm... alright then."

Hashiba Hikaru immediately realized that if he ran into an acquaintance, he could simply make up a suitable excuse: because Sakayanagi's cane was broken, he needed to help her out of the Keyaki Mall.

"Hehe, that's good."

After handing the cane to the boy, Sakayanagi Arisu nestled into Hashiba Hikaru's arms.

In that instant, a faint fragrance wafted into Hashiba Hikaru's nostrils. He gripped Sakayanagi Arisu's cane with his right hand, then reached out his left hand to embrace the girl's slender waist.

Sakayanagi Arisu only 1.5 meters tall, which is quite a distance from Hashiba Hikaru's shoulder, but at this height, she can lean comfortably against the boy's chest.

The two stood very close, with Sakayanagi placing all her weight on him. She took off her beret and pressed her head against Hashiba Hikaru's chest.

"In that case, is it really convenient for Classmate Sakayanagi to move around?"

Although Hashiba Hikaru was holding the girl in her arms, she was still concerned about whether the girl could move forward well due to her leg injury.

"It's okay, it's just a little inconvenient. May I put my right foot on Classmate Hashiba's shoe?"

"Sure."

Although Sakayanagi Arisu needs a cane to move around normally, her legs are not completely unable to exert force; she just needs the metal cane as a support point. If the support point were replaced with Hashiba Hikaru's feet, it should be fine.

Let's give it a try first.

Hashiba Hikaru nodded, then wrapped her arms tightly around Sakayanagi Arisu's slender waist. After confirming that the other woman had placed her petite right foot on top of her left, she wanted to try walking like that.

"Um."

After Sakayanagi Arisu was hugged tightly by Hashiba Hikaru, a strong masculine scent instantly enveloped her little head. The girl also smelled a lavender fragrance, which she guessed was the smell of laundry detergent on the boy's clothes.

This feeling was quite novel for the girl. Although she had hugged Hashiba Hikaru a few times, this was her first time moving together while holding her like this.

How does it feel to take a step?

Hashiba Hikaru used her left foot to support herself on Sakayanagi Arisu's shoe and slowly moved forward step by step. Although Sakayanagi Arisu wasn't used to it, she didn't feel particularly strained.

Besides being short, the silver-haired girl was also very light.

As she moved, she entrusted all her weight to the other person. This swaying motion would subconsciously make one feel uneasy, but when her small face was pressed against Hashiba Hikaru's body, the girl felt very safe.

"I feel alright, let's go."

"Um."

The two started from the tables and chairs outside the bookstore and walked slowly forward side by side. As soon as they entered the street of the Keyaki Mall, their behavior immediately attracted the attention of passersby.

After all, Hashiba Hikaru is now the Student Council President of the school, and he has shone brightly in the Sports Festival that all students from all three grades participate in. Many people in the school know him, not just first-year students, but all students from all three grades.

Sakayanagi Arisu is also very famous. First of all, her need for a cane to move around is very eye-catching. Basically, all the first-year students know this, and many of the older students also know this.

In addition, both of them were exceptionally good-looking. The black-haired boy was tall and handsome, while the silver-haired girl had delicate features and was petite and cute. Such a pair walking side by side on the street was extremely eye-catching, and both men and women would subconsciously look over.