Ichinose Honami: Does Your Senpai's Water Taste Good? / Kushida Kikyou's White Stockings
Hashiba Hikaru's expression changed slightly, as the other person's appearance was unexpected. The boy glanced at Sakayanagi Arisu, who was also approaching, and the other person handed him a drink.
"Junior, you truly live up to your reputation as a popular figure at school. Even the slightest thing you do can become the subject of a trending post. I came over as soon as I saw it. Pole Vault is actually quite difficult, but your form is very standard."
Kiryuuin Fuuka has exceptional athletic ability. She had been standing by and watching for a long time, and because of Hashiba Hikaru's clean, efficient movements, which were full of coordinated beauty, she had been looking for an opportunity to come over and talk to her.
Until Sakayanagi Arisu, this Second Year student immediately decided to find a suitable opportunity to come closer again and add some fun to the matter.
Otherwise, wouldn't it be incredibly boring?
"Thank you, senior. I've only just started practicing."
Hashiba Hikaru modestly shook her head, saying these were all insignificant trifles.
The problem right now is that there are two sports drinks being handed to me, one is Sakayanagi Arisu and the other is Kiryuuin Fuuka.
Whose call should I pick up, and whose should I leave?
This is a serious question worth considering.
Chapter 641 Ichinose Honami: Is the water good, Senpai?
Hashiba Hikaru really didn't expect Kiryuuin Fuuka to suddenly intervene at this time. This place was already eye-catching enough, and now with the addition of a beautiful upperclassman with a superior figure and outstanding appearance, the onlookers became even more curious.
Various speculations take shape in people's minds, and may turn into even more versions of rumors in just a few days.
"..."
"Is it hard to choose, junior?"
Kiryuuin Fuuka shook the sports drink in her hand, showing no intention of backing down. She didn't even look at Sakayanagi Arisu beside her, but stared straight into the boy's eyes.
"Classmate Hashiba, don't you like this flavor?"
Sakayanagi Arisu was also a very proud girl. She looked at Hashiba Hikaru's somewhat troubled face with a serious expression.
Both of these individuals were stock market participants, and the young man was quickly considering in his mind how to make the right choice.
Just then, a series of hurried footsteps suddenly came from beside him.
"Honami?"
When the boy saw the voluptuous pink-haired figure, he was first stunned, then overjoyed.
Although I don't know why she rushed over, it's all right now. There's no need to hesitate anymore; my girlfriend's water is the only option.
"Call..."
Panting heavily, Ichinose Honami jogged over, holding a bottle of original-flavored sports drink in her hand, and soon approached Hashiba Hikaru.
"Hikaru, training must have been tough today. I'm planning to treat you. Here's some water I bought for you."
When the main character finally appeared, the onlookers standing by looked like they were witnessing a crucial moment in a movie, and everyone's expression was priceless.
Now three girls are surrounding Hashiba Hikaru. What will happen next?
Will they start arguing?
The onlookers were very much looking forward to it.
"Yes, Honami."
Without the slightest hesitation, Hashiba Hikaru took the water from his girlfriend's hand and gulped down a large mouthful before smiling and saying to the two girls beside him, "Thank you for your kindness, but there's already water here."
"It's okay, you can drink it later."
Kiryuuin Fuuka placed the sports drink she was holding next to the box of Anti-slip Magnesium Powder, and nodded to Ichinose Honami was approaching. This pink-haired girl, as Hashiba Hikaru's official girlfriend, had always been the focus of a lot of attention.
From her own perspective, Ichinose Honami is a truly lucky person.
"Since Classmate Hashiba already have water, I'll drink this bottle myself. I'll buy you some next time."
Sakayanagi Arisu's choice was completely different from Kiryuuin Fuuka's. She had just confronted Ichinose Honami yesterday, and it was too late to mend their relationship now. Girls aren't like that.
"Alright."
Hashiba Hikaru didn't say much, focusing her attention on her girlfriend who was leaning closer.
"Honami, are you done with your discussion?"
"Pretty much. I came here after seeing the post on the Campus Forum."
Ichinose Honami wiped the sweat from her brow, a bright smile on her face. "It's almost five o'clock. I'll wait here for Hikari's training to finish."
"Good."
Hashiba Hikaru immediately agreed.
"Hashiba, if you have any questions about Pole Vault, feel free to ask. I'll be right here watching you train."
Kiryuuin Fuuka crossed her arms, a confident smile appearing on her oval face. "My previous highest record for a challenge was 3.5 meters. I should be qualified to guide you, right?"
"... good."
Since the other person was a senior student and there was nothing wrong with what she said, Hashiba Hikaru couldn't just tell her to leave. So he turned his gaze to Sakayanagi Arisu, wanting to hear her plans.
"I'll watch Classmate Hashiba train here too. After all, I've become interested in many sports since I recovered."
Although Sakayanagi Arisu could feel Ichinose Honami's incredibly piercing gaze fixed on her, she didn't care at all.
Since Kiryuuin Fuuka has stayed here, she certainly won't leave alone. There are so many people here; Ichinose Honami can't possibly drive everyone away.
"..."
After receiving replies from the two girls, Hashiba Hikaru could sense the dissatisfaction emanating from his girlfriends. He looked at their pretty faces with a reassuring gaze and said softly, "Honami, come help me adjust the Height Ruler. Let me see how far I can go today."
"Uh-huh."
Ichinose Honami responded to her boyfriend's request with a smile. Although there were two uninvited guests, she was his official girlfriend, and no matter how many people crowded around, they could only stand aside.
After their casual conversation, Hashiba Hikaru continued her challenge of reaching even greater distances.
As he regained his focus, Ichinose Honami stood beside the crossbar, staring at the ruler, while Kiryuuin Fuuka and Sakayanagi Arisu stood behind the mat, observing the boy's training process.
Such a "harmonious" scene left the students who had gathered around, all of whom were dumbfounded.
No way, how can three pretty girls get along so well?
How exactly did they manage to do that?
If someone were to answer this question on the spot, there would only be one possible answer.
There's nothing special about it; it's simply a matter of practice makes perfect.
The Pole Vault training ended at six o'clock in the afternoon. The setting sun was slowly approaching the horizon, and its warm golden-red light shone freely on the rubber track of the playground.
The synchronized shouts of the sports clubs during training were long gone; all that remained in sight were students busy packing up equipment on the playground.
Before the equipment was completely packed away, Sakayanagi Arisu and Kiryuuin Fuuka left one after the other.
Staying on the playground was fine, but Ichinose Honami deliberately said loudly when Hashiba Hikaru did her last Pole Vault that she would go back to the dormitory with the boy to cook dinner.
Sakayanagi and Kiryuin were not classmates in Class A, and their relationship with Ichinose Honami was nonexistent, so they couldn't continue to act with them.
"Hikari, our plan should be a success, right? After all, that post has been consistently trending."
Walking along the road, Ichinose Honami brought up the important matter of the day.
"Yes, the students in Class B will probably pay a lot of attention to this. After all, I challenged a height of about 2.7 meters today. If this were a competition event, they would probably be very nervous."
Hashiba Hikaru quickly reviewed the composition of the onlookers she had seen today in her mind. Most of them were students from classes C and D. Only two people from Class B were present, but their presence was quite significant.
"If everything goes well, we can consider Pole Vault as an alternative event. We've already discussed several different possibilities today."
Ichinose Honami her head to look at her boyfriend's sharply defined profile. The collective wisdom of the entire class should not be underestimated; selecting ten [items] would definitely not be a problem.
"That's good. I hope everything goes well."
"Um."
After walking for a while, Ichinose Honami suddenly asked again.
"Is the water good, senior?"
"..."
"The taste is alright."
Chapter 642 Kushida Kikyo's White Stockings
The next morning, Hashiba Hikaru's biological clock woke him up on time.
After sitting up in bed, he found his girlfriend still fast asleep beside him. Her long, messy pink hair was spread out on the pillow. They had been up very late the night before, and he guessed she needed to rest a little longer.
After washing up, Hashiba Hikaru was about to go to the playground for his morning exercise when his phone rang urgently as he stepped out of his room.
Generally speaking, calling someone in the early morning is inappropriate, as it may disturb their rest. However, Hashiba Hikaru doesn't mind; if it's an emergency, he's fine with calling anytime.
I glanced at the caller ID and realized it was Kushida Kikyo.
"Hello."
He closed his dormitory door and headed towards the elevator.
"Hikaru-kun, are you awake yet?"
Kushida Kikyo's voice sounded somewhat hoarse, and there was an undeniable layer of fatigue.
"I'm already up. Is there anything I can help you with?"
Hashiba Hikaru asked, somewhat curiously.
"Can we talk later? I have something I want to tell you."
Kushida Kikyo was already dressed and ready to go out after spraying perfume on her wrists and clothes.
"Can I know what it's about?"
Hashiba Hikaru hesitated for a moment. Recently Ichinose Honami had been keeping a close eye on him, so he would let it go if it wasn't something important.
"It's about this Special Exam; our class has encountered a very troublesome problem..."
Kushida Kikyo wasn't asking Hashiba Hikaru for help when she said this; she was just venting her frustration by being Stealthy Cat.
"Hmm... alright then."
Hashiba Hikaru thought for a moment and decided to skip today's morning run. Anyway, she would be challenging herself with the Pole Vault in the afternoon, which would also allow her to accumulate Exercise Points.
Where shall we meet?
"The usual place."
"Good."
Hashiba Hikaru Kushida Kikyo's usual spot was, of course, that very secluded fence near the edge of the Artificial Island, a place that usually didn't attract many people.
The two had two places where they could be alone in private: the boy's bedroom and this place.
However, when they were in the bedroom, they mostly studied the true meaning of life together; only when they were at the edge of the Artificial Island did they talk about serious matters.
Arriving at the familiar place, Hashiba Hikaru was there before Kushida Kikyo. Standing at the edge of the railing, he looked up and gazed at the sea before him.
As March ends, early cherry blossoms will bloom in April, the sea in the bay will warm up, and the year will come to an end.
When people clearly feel the changes of time, they can't help but reminisce about the past.
"Hikaru, good morning!"
Hearing familiar footsteps behind her, Hashiba Hikaru turned around with a smile and looked at Kushida Kikyo's pretty face.
Since she had to go to school today, the short-haired girl naturally wore her winter school uniform.
However, her outfit today was somewhat different from usual. She had changed into white stockings on her long, shapely thighs, which connected seamlessly with her skirt, giving her a more innocent look.
"Good morning, Kikyo."
Hashiba Hikaru slowly shifted her scrutinizing gaze and greeted him gently.