Sakura Airi: Let's Do It Once First. / The Meeting to Decide the Exam Events.

"How about we use the simplest method and put it in the shoe cabinet?"

After thinking for Ichinose Honami decided that this method was the safest, as it avoided face-to-face interaction and reduced the chances of attracting a crowd.

She knew perfectly well that if Hashiba Hikaru went to return the gifts to the girls in other classes, next year's Valentine's Day would be even more extravagant.

Although the girl was quite proud of Hashiba Hikaru's popularity, she didn't want to create a real rival. After Sakayanagi's blunt provocation last time, Ichinose Honami had become increasingly cautious.

"... Okay, there really isn't a good way. Let's just put it in the shoe cabinet and get up earlier!"

Since everyone's names are written on the shoe rack anyway, there's nothing wrong with it except that it takes a little time to find them.

"Then I'll go buy a gift first, Honami."

"Um."

Watching her boyfriend's retreating figure, Ichinose Honami rubbed her head, her thoughts returning to calm.

In this Special Exam, she was chosen as the [Commander Tower] of Class A, and she will face off against Sakayanagi Arisu immediately after the exam begins.

Even though she hadn't agreed to the other party's absurd bet, her boyfriend already knew about it, so she absolutely couldn't lose.

Hashiba Hikaru certainly wouldn't break up with him because of a single loss in a match, but Ichinose Honami was also a proud girl. Even though Sakayanagi Arisu very capable, after so much hard work, she didn't think she had no chance of winning at all.

"I must win..."

Ichinose Honami's beautiful eyes. No matter what, this was a battle that belonged to her alone, and the girl would give it her all!

On the morning of March 14th, Hashiba Hikaru had already gotten up just as her alarm clock struck six.

He glanced at his girlfriend, who was still fast asleep, tucked her in again, and then went into the bathroom to wash up.

After everything was finished, the boy picked up the three large bags filled with gifts that he had prepared the night before and left the dormitory.

Since we need to prepare Valentine's Day return gifts today, we must go to the shoe lockers on the first floor of the teaching building very early.

Finish it quickly so you can leave sooner.

Carrying three large bags, Hashiba Hikaru glanced into the sports field as he passed by. Although he had gotten up early enough, he could still see many members of sports clubs doing their morning exercises.

These people get up around five o'clock, probably among the earliest risers in the school.

After a while, they arrived at the shoe lockers on the first floor of the teaching building. Hashiba Hikaru put down the three large bags, then picked up her notebook and began to check the names one by one. It was a slightly troublesome but not difficult task; it just took some time.

"Let's get started. I don't want to receive this much chocolate next year!"

After letting out a soft sigh, Hashiba Hikaru, the Student Council President who held the power of the entire Student Council and the highest authority of the Disciplinary Committee, officially changed his identity and became a White Valentine's Day gift deliveryman, beginning his most important job of the day.

The boy had to carefully check the names of the gift givers while opening the shoe cabinet and putting the gifts inside.

The names and gifts were matched one by one, which was a bit dazzling.

The whole thing was a bit strange. Just when Hashiba Hikaru had finished about half of the game, someone actually arrived here so early. Looking at the busy boy's back, a round-faced girl with short hair mustered up her courage and went up to talk to him.

"Um, President Hashiba, what are you doing?"

"Oh, I'm putting out White Valentine's Day return gifts. There are quite a lot, so I came early today."

Hashiba Hikaru calmly glanced at the girl who had come to speak to her, seemingly remembering her name, and then asked.

"You... you're Suzuhira from Class C of the First Year, right?"

"Hey, President Hashiba, do you remember me?"

The girl's eyes lit up instantly when her name was called, and her face flushed with excitement.

As a member of Class C, she had always secretly liked Hashiba Hikaru, and even made a handmade chocolate for her on Valentine's Day in February.

"Since you're here, I'll just give you the return gift, here you go."

Hashiba Hikaru looked down and casually pulled out a beautifully wrapped gift from the bag. Although the other party had given her handmade chocolates, the official explanation was that they were "obligation chocolates," otherwise the boy wouldn't have accepted them.

The short-haired girl, her face flushed and radiant with energy after receiving the gift, seemed to have been inspired by something. She bowed deeply to Hashiba Hikaru.

"Hashiba, President Hashima! I'll prepare chocolates for you again next year!"

"Uh... wait a minute."

"I won't bother the President any longer, bye-bye!"

Watching the girl run away, Hashiba Hikaru suddenly felt a bad premonition.

Do they really do this every year?

Chapter 650 Sakura Airi: Let's do it once first.

After the gift-giving activity was over, Hashiba Hikaru returned to her dorm to meet up with her girlfriend, and then they went to the classroom together.

Today is the last day to select the exam [project]. Tomorrow, we will submit the specific exam content together with the opposing class. We need to explain not only the specific rules of the exam content, but also how to determine the winner.

As the "Commander Tower" of Class A of the First Year in the first year, Ichinose Honami and her classmates have been very busy these past few days, while Hikari Hashima, who is training in Hashiba Hikaru Pole Vault, is relatively free.

Today was the last discussion session, and the students were all present.

"Classmate Hashiba, is the gift in my shoe cabinet Valentine's Day return gift from you?"

When the girls saw that tall and handsome figure walk into the classroom, they immediately smiled and started talking to him.

"Yes, yes, I heard you prepared a lot of gifts and put them in everyone's shoe cabinet."

"Since everyone gave me chocolates for Valentine's Day, I should reciprocate."

Hashiba Hikaru smiled as he looked at the girls who had gathered around him. Because he had achieved all the achievements in Class A and received a total of 20 chocolates, he had to deliver one to each of them.

"Classmate Hashiba! I'll get you chocolates again next Valentine's Day!"

"I won't forget to prepare chocolates, hehehe."

"Me too! Me too!"

The girls in the class were really happy because although Hashiba Hikaru was their classmate and they got along well, apart from his girlfriend Ichinose Honami, the other girls couldn't get close to him at all, let alone receive any gifts from him.

Moreover, the boy spends most of his time outside busy, and although the girls in Class A are envied by girls from other classes for being able to see Hashiba Hikaru every day, there are really not many people who can actually talk to him.

"Thank you for your kind gesture, but it really didn't have to be so expensive."

After returning to her seat, Hashiba Hikaru smiled and responded to the girls' teasing. Ichinose Honami, who was sitting next to her, was naturally not jealous over such a trivial matter. After all, the students in Class A got along very well, and she was happy to see it happen.

Aside from those girls with ulterior motives who were eyeing her boyfriend, the pink-haired girl was always very friendly.

"We're finalizing the project today, Honami. Have you all discussed it?"

Hashiba Hikaru turned his head to look at his girlfriend.

"Yes, five real competition scenarios and five deception tactics are all ready."

Ichinose Honami smiled, a confident glint in her eyes. "To better confuse our opponents, we've collected some [projects] that the students in Class B aren't good at."

Will my Pole Vault be submitted as part of the competition?

Hashiba Hikaru remembered this important matter. The misleading tactic had been executed very successfully. He heard that some students from the sports department in Class B were already organizing Pole Vault practice, but the effect was not significant after only a few days of training. His own challenge height had already exceeded 3 meters, and he was sure he could win the competition.

"Yes, we've decided to submit the Light Pole Vault competition as an official [item]. If it's selected by the system as part of the main competition, we might get a point directly."

Ichinose Honami trusted her boyfriend completely, believing he wouldn't make any mistakes.

"That's good. What about the competition rules?"

"If we were to let Guang handle it, the consensus would be to make Pole Vault a single-person event, using a best-of-three format."

This was the result of Ichinose Honami's discussion with everyone. Although they had used up their individual chances to play, everyone in Class A believed that as long as Hashiba Hikaru played, they could secure this point.

"Yes, I will do my best."

Hashiba Hikaru nodded. Anyway, he still had the skill [Potential Burst (Mastery)] to rely on. When the time came, he would challenge a height of 4 or 5 meters and make sure to surprise everyone.

"We all need to work together and make sure we win this game."

Ichinose Honami's eyes shone with unwavering determination. This match held special significance for her; she had no reason to lose to Sakayanagi.

"I believe in you, Honami."

Hashiba Hikaru naturally knew what she was thinking. Sakayanagi's provocative strategy was also very effective, but he wouldn't say it at this time, otherwise it might dampen his girlfriend's fighting spirit.

Let the outcome of the match decide everything.

After the day ended, Hashiba Hikaru's phone received many text messages.

The girls he was relatively familiar with all sent replies; after all, he had given them White Day gifts today, so they were all quite happy.

As her gaze swept over a girl's words, Hashiba Hikaru suddenly seemed to have thought of something.

"Oh right, it seems like it's been a while since I visited Airi. Honami is staying overnight at Ando's dorm tonight, so this is a good opportunity."

The boy touched his hair. Since March, Ichinose Honami had been resting in his bedroom every day, and he couldn't find any free time at all.

Kushida Kikyo could sneak around to see him, but Sakura Airi couldn't do that.

Although she is no longer as shy and timid as before, the red-haired girl never asks Hashiba Hikaru for anything; she simply waits for him to arrive.

After taking out his phone and sending a message to the other party, Hashiba Hikaru headed towards Sakura Airi's dormitory. He was quite familiar with the place and arrived at the room door in no time.

Knock knock.

After a light knock, the dormitory door opened immediately, indicating that Sakura Airi had rushed to the door to wait as soon as she received the message.

"Light!"

Upon seeing the face she had longed for, Sakura Airi smiled, her gentle, timid eyes instantly filled with joy.

"Okay, let's go in first."

After entering the dormitory, Hashiba Hikaru moved quickly and closed the door instantly.

To reduce the risk of getting caught, he had become increasingly adept at this, and even when standing at the girl's door, he would only say one sentence at most, and never reveal any important information.

"Airi, I'm so sorry I haven't had time to see you lately. You're not angry, are you?"

As soon as they entered the foyer, the girl threw herself into his arms. Hashiba Hikaru cupped her soft right cheek in his hands, his voice tinged with shame.

"No, I know Guang is always busy. I'm not your girlfriend, so I have no right to ask for more."

Sakura Airi is even more obedient than Kushida Kikyo, and she never voices her thoughts, no matter what they are.

"You can't say that. We're lovers who like each other and got together. Don't Airi acknowledge that I'm your boyfriend?"

Hashiba Hikaru narrowed her eyes, a teasing smile playing on her lips.

"Hmm... of course I admit it..."

Although Sakura Airi knew the other person was saying that on purpose, she felt incredibly sweet inside.

The girl answered him in a very soft voice, her small hand gently stroking Hashiba Hikaru's back.

I don't need to go back today.

"Real?"

Sakura Airi's eyes lit up, and her pretty face showed an expression of great surprise. She stared at Hashiba Hikaru's handsome features, and flames of love uncontrollably rose in her heart.

"Yes, Airi can do whatever she wants. I'll rest here today."

"Then... let's do it once, I want Hikaru to hold me~"

A bright blush rose on the girl's pretty face, and her beautiful eyes were almost brimming with tears.

She had been waiting for this for a long time, and today she was determined to enjoy her boyfriend's affection.

"Good."

Chapter 651 The Meeting to Decision on Examination Items.

In the blink of an eye, it's March 15th.

Today is the day each class needs to submit 10 battle [projects]. The agreed meeting time is 10 o'clock. In the early morning, Class A classroom is full of students.

Hashiba Hikaru in his chair, Ichinose Honami, stood on the podium presiding over the last discussion of the day, tasked with organizing and announcing the 10 [projects] selected by the class.