The Movie Theater and the Love Triangle

Horikita Suzune was equally satisfied. She stroked the boy's arm and touched the four-leaf clover ornament on the bracelet.

I think it's pretty good.

Hashiba Hikaru wouldn't spoil the mood, since the girl's joy was obvious, so she might as well go along with her.

"Uh-huh."

The black-haired girl nodded and turned to discuss shopping matters with the female shop assistant.

Since Hashiba Hikaru has already put it on, there's no need to take it off. The only remaining steps are paying and signing a shopping rights document.

After finishing these tasks, Horikita Suzune looked at the boy's smiling face again, "Then, let's head to the next stop."

"OK."

According to the girl's dating notes, after buying these two items, the next plan was to go out for dinner. She had booked an elegant restaurant, one of the most recommended dating spots for couples on the Campus Forum.

"Is this the place Suzune chose?"

Hashiba Hikaru glanced at the shop door, her expression somewhat strange.

"Yes, I asked around on the forum, and a lot of people said this place is great for couples to eat together, and they even have special set meals."

Horikita Suzune didn't notice the strange look on the boy's face; she simply wore an expression of longing.

She had never been here with Hashiba Hikaru before; this was their first time.

"Okay, let's go in together then."

Hashiba Hikaru rubbed his temples. The reason he had just made a strange face was that he knew this shop all too well.

Besides frequently dining here with Ichinose Honami, she's even come here with Sakayanagi Arisu...

After entering the restaurant, a female staff member in uniform immediately greeted them and, after asking if they had a reservation, led them to their reserved seats.

However, upon seeing Hashiba Hikaru's handsome face, the female shop assistant, despite being a professional service worker, suddenly showed a look of surprise.

Having caught this, the boy forced a straight face, as if he hadn't seen anything.

After all, he's been here many times, and he's been accompanied by different girls each time. Horikita Suzune is the third one, so it's normal for her to remember him.

Fortunately, she was a professional; her surprised expression was fleeting, and she maintained her smile perfectly.

"This is your reserved table. To order, please press the button on the corner of the table."

The shop assistant's gaze lingered on Horikita Suzune's pretty face, and she couldn't help but sigh in admiration.

"Okay, let's order now."

The black-haired girl picked up the menu, selected several dishes based on her research, and then looked up to ask Hashiba Hikaru for her opinion.

"Is there anything you like about light?"

"Um, I think..."

Having been there many times, Hashiba Hikaru could actually order without looking at the menu, but in order not to spoil her mood, the boy had to pretend to be unfamiliar with the place and casually glance at the menu.

"If this is your first time here, I recommend choosing our couples' set meal; it comes with a discount."

The female shop assistant wore a perfect, business-like smile. Although she had already labeled him a scumbag in her mind, she believed that the customer is always right and wouldn't actually treat him differently in terms of service.

"Then let's choose this one, what do you think, Suzune?"

"Yes, that's fine."

Horikita Suzune nodded. She had little experience in social situations and didn't notice the shop assistant's surprised expression. She was just a little annoyed that the other woman kept staring at Hashiba Hikaru's face.

"Please wait a moment, the food will be served shortly."

The female clerk took the menu back, gave a slight bow, and quickly left.

After she left, perhaps sensing that the atmosphere was a bit dull, Hashiba Hikaru took the initiative to start a conversation.

"Tomorrow is the day Horikita-senpai leaves school, is Suzune going to see him off?"

"Hmm... my brother didn't text me, but I'll probably go."

Of course, Horikita Suzune remembered this. Tomorrow would be Horikita Manabu's last day at this school, and she wanted to see him off.

"That's good, after all, you're siblings, Horikita-senpai takes good care of you."

Hashiba Hikaru smiled gently. Horikita Manabu was an outstanding person who had managed to keep the entire third year in check; his personal charisma was not to be underestimated.

"Then... will Hikaru come with me?"

Horikita Suzune suddenly stared intently at the boy's face. This was her true thought. Today was indeed hers, but the boy hadn't said anything about tomorrow's plans.

"Well..."

Hashiba Hikaru was in a bit of a dilemma because she was going to Kiryuuin Fuuka tomorrow, and might also have a chat with Sakayanagi Arisu. If Horikita Suzune were to join in the mix, she would truly be a master of time management.

"If it's just a matter of feeling uncomfortable, I can go see my brother off by myself."

Horikita Suzune kept staring at Hashiba Hikaru Mitsuru's face. After spending so much time together, she had become able to read some of his expressions.

"If I have time, I'll try my best to get there."

Hashiba Hikaru could only give a vague answer, "Suzune can send me the location and time later."

"Yes, I understand."

The girl nodded in satisfaction, a smile appearing on her lips.

She reassured herself that this wasn't pushing her luck, but simply making a normal request, without any intention of coercing the other party.

The two chatted for a while longer before the delicious food was served by the waiter.

This restaurant is popular with couples for many reasons. Besides its elegant environment and good privacy, the deliciousness of the food is also a key factor.

"Suzune, you can try this beef. You should like the flavor."

After the couple's set meal was served, Hashiba Hikaru cut off a large piece and handed it to the girl's plate with a smile.

When the black-haired girl opposite him began to eat gracefully, he suddenly realized a very serious problem.

I've come here so many times that my actions and words have become a habit.

Oh no, how could I have made such a mistake?

But...

The boy glanced at Horikita Suzune's pretty face again, but she seemed oblivious, simply enjoying her food quietly.

"It should be fine."

Hashiba Hikaru breathed a sigh of relief and slowly enjoyed the food in front of her.

But the next second, the girl's calm voice came through.

"Hikaru and Ichinose must have been here before, right?"

"?"

Hashiba Hikaru's heart skipped a beat.

"Don't hide it from me, she's your girlfriend, it's perfectly legitimate for you to eat here."

Horikita Suzune picked up a piece of leftover beef with her fork and offered it to the boy.

"Would you like to try just this?"

"Good..."

"Mmm... it's delicious."

Hashiba Hikaru swallowed the piece of beef in one gulp. It was a bit spicy, probably because the girl had dipped it in chili powder on purpose.

But it's okay, a real man isn't afraid of a little chili, is he?

"That's good."

A slow smile crept onto Horikita Suzune's lips.

Although she has no dating experience, jealousy is a woman's instinct; she's born with it.

Chapter 692 The Cinema and the Battlefield.

After finishing their meal, Hashiba Hikaru wiped her mouth and walked out of the restaurant with Horikita Suzune.

What's the next stop?

The boy asked Horikita Suzune about her plans. She glanced at her memo and smiled, saying, "It's going to the movies."

"See a movie?"

Hashiba Hikaru's gaze unconsciously drifted up to the taller building in front of her. To enrich students' extracurricular life, the cinema in the Keyaki Mall was very large, with three floors, and could accommodate many students watching movies at the same time.

Are there any interesting movies showing recently?

The boy didn't have time to pay attention to these things; he already had enough of the ordinary things to do.

"It seems to be a romance film called <The Her in the Sunny Spot>."

Horikita Suzune had done her homework thoroughly and immediately gave her an answer.

She heard it was a very touching and heartwarming movie, and that the male and female leads were both very good actors. To avoid giving away too much, the girl only watched the trailer and hadn't even read any reviews. She hoped to enjoy the movie with Hashiba Hikaru.

"Okay, let's go together then."

Hashiba Hikaru doesn't have any particular preference for movies, but she walks off to the cinema with Horikita Suzune.

After entering the lobby, the girl turned to get her tickets, while he stood at the counter to choose the food and drinks necessary for watching the movie. Although he had just eaten, it would seem a little strange not to have something in his hand while watching the movie.

"Hmm... I'll pass on popcorn, it seems like it's high in calories."

"Let's just get two low-calorie tea drinks."

After Hashiba Hikaru chose her drink, a gasp suddenly came from behind her.

"Wow! Is that Classmate Hashiba?"

"Um?"

Hashiba Hikaru, holding two drinks, turned around and found many familiar faces standing behind her—all from Class D.

The cast includes Wang Meiyu, Sato Maya, Kanji Ike, Hirata Yosuke, and Kushida Kikyo.

"It really is Classmate Hashiba! Are you here to watch a movie alone?"

Sato Maya was a very fashionable girl. She glanced around but didn't see the pretty pink-haired girl.

"Ichinose must have gone to pick up her tickets, right? Didn't you see that Classmate Hashiba bought two drinks?"

Hirata Yosuke asked with a smile, "What Matoba?"

"Uh, I don't know yet."

Hashiba Hikaru was actually a little embarrassed. He didn't really care about these people from Class D, but the usually lively Kushida Kikyo didn't say anything after seeing him. Instead, she stared at him quietly, which made him a little concerned.

"If it's the same show, we can go in together."

Hirata Yosuke noticed the unusual look on Kushida Kikyo's face, but he didn't say anything. He knew that Kikyo's relationship with Hashiba Hikaru was special, and that was not something he could interfere with.

Perhaps.

The group chatted for a while, and then Horikita Suzune, having already picked up her tickets, walked straight over. When she appeared, everyone in Class D was clearly stunned.

"Horikita?!"

Sato Maya and Wang Meiyu exchanged a glance, both seeing the surprise on each other's faces.

Hirata Yosuke and Kanji Ike were also startled, but Kushida Kikyo remained calm. She already knew that today belonged to Horikita Suzune, and was just a little surprised that they would be here.

"Good afternoon."

Horikita Suzune gave a curt greeting, then handed a ticket to Hashiba Hikaru.

"Wait a minute... Classmate Hashiba, did you come to see a movie with Horikita today?"

Kanji Ike felt his worldview was collapsing. In his mind, the popular Classmate Hashiba already had a girlfriend. Although he was the enemy of men, he still did a pretty cool job of announcing his girlfriend, which was admirable.

But now, Horikita, who's always cold and aloof to everyone in Class D, is actually coming to the movies with him. They're both dressed in stylish casual clothes and look quite well-matched. But doesn't Ichinose have any objections?

Yes, is there a problem with that?