Sakura Airi's Jealousy / Amamiya Natsuna's Curious Associations

Thursday has arrived in the blink of an eye, four days since the announcement of the Special Exam.

The number of partners who have completed the login on the OAA System is steadily increasing. Those who have formed teams have already started reviewing, while those who have not yet formed teams are gloomy and do not know how to move forward.

Hashiba Hikaru quickly reviewed the Student Council's weekly tasks and sent a text message to Sakura Airi before school ended, indicating that they should meet at the "usual place."

Today is the fifth day since the exam rules were released, and the boy decided to finish this quickly so that Sakura Airi could focus on preparing for the exam. He himself planned to find someone to complete his partner's registration over the weekend.

The place he and Sakura Airi had agreed to meet was the spot where she had taken photos with him. It was a quiet corner of the school, and because there were very few people around, he didn't have to worry about being seen by any strangers.

Chat interface.

Sakura Airi: Hikaru, around what time should we meet?

Hashiba Hikaru: It's around 4:30. I still have some things to take care of.

Sakura Airi: Okay, I'll go ahead and wait for you.

Hashiba Hikaru: Airi, don't worry too much. The surprise I prepared for you won't disappear.

Sakura Airi: Okay.

In the classroom of Class 2-D, Sakura Airi couldn't help but smile as she stared at the text message sent by the boy.

Although she is still worried about how to complete the team-up with the first-year students, Hashiba Hikaru's invitation is the more important thing.

"Airi?"

When her friend's voice came through the phone, Sakura Airi quickly covered it, not wanting the other person to see it.

"What's wrong Haruka?"

Were you... just chuckling to yourself?

A girl with blue hair approached her, a gentle smile on her pretty face.

"No, Haruka must have misread it."

"I don't believe you! You were definitely chuckling to yourself just now!"

Hasebe Haruka immediately spotted the phone the girl was clutching tightly, and made a gesture as if to reach out and snatch it. "Let me see, did you find something interesting?"

"No."

Sakura Airi quickly and tightly protected her phone. Her friend in front of her strongly disapproved of her relationship with Hashiba Hikaru, and if the friend found out, she would probably be angry again.

"Hmph, Airi don't need to pretend. Even if you don't say it, I can guess who it is!"

Hasebe Haruka her arms, her delicate brows furrowing slightly.

"Is that so?"

Sakura Airi didn't intend to answer her question; she simply kept tucking her phone into her arms.

"It must be..."

Hasebe Haruka lowered her voice and whispered, "It's probably still related to Classmate Hashiba, right?"

Because of Horikita Suzune's transfer to another class, the students in Class 2-D no longer like to mention Hashiba Hikaru's name, as if he had stolen the best talent from Class D.

"..."

"Hmph, your reaction is so honest, you don't even need to lie."

Observing the changes in her friend's expression, Hasebe Haruka sighed helplessly. She would never understand her friend's love-struck nature.

Although Hashiba Hikaru is indeed the most outstanding boy in the school, with top-notch abilities and appearance, she has no interest in him since he already has a girlfriend.

Even if she were to date, Hasebe Haruka would only choose someone who only has eyes for her, not a scumbag like Hashiba Hikaru who juggles multiple relationships at the same time.

Moreover, she had a vague suspicion that Horikita, who had voluntarily transferred to Class 2-A, definitely had a complicated relationship with Hashiba Hikaru. While they might not necessarily be having an affair, their relationship was certainly not as simple as just being ordinary friends.

After all, that aloof beauty usually doesn't mince words with anyone, so why does she suddenly act so docile in front of Hashiba Hikaru? As a fellow girl, Hasebe Haruka thought her analysis was quite plausible.

"In short, I won't be having dinner with Haruka tonight. Let's talk about it tomorrow."

Sakura Airi still didn't admit it directly, but instead took the initiative to change the subject.

"Forget it, I can't persuade you now. Just let you lose yourself in that bastard's arms."

Hasebe Haruka spoke very softly, because the two were so close that there was no need to worry about being overheard.

"Thank you for your concern, Haruka. I know what to do."

Sakura Airi nodded, her expression unwavering. She had a clear plan for the future: to stay by Hashiba Hikaru's side for the rest of her life, and that would never change.

"Yes, even if that guy doesn't want you anymore one day, I will still stay with Airi."

Hasebe Haruka patted Sakura Airi's hand tenderly, her voice gentle.

"No, light... will never abandon me."

Sakura Airi grasped her friend's small hand firmly in return, her tone resolute.

"..."

In a quiet corner of the school, Sakura Airi ran over, her little face flushed.

As she drew closer, his heart raced faster and faster. After all, it had been a long time since he had been intimate with Hashiba Hikaru, and the longing in his heart had long since become overwhelming.

However, upon arriving at the destination, a strange figure suddenly appeared before the girl, causing her heart to skip a beat.

She was a red-haired girl wearing a first-grade school uniform. She had a neat double ponytail hairstyle, a pretty face, a dignified posture, and a subtle smile on her face.

Hashiba Hikaru stood in front of her, and the two seemed to be chatting. The boy looked to be in a good mood, with a smile on his face.

"Light..."

Sakura Airi stared blankly at her lover, suddenly feeling her steps become heavy. She rarely showed jealousy in front of Hashiba Hikaru, but that didn't mean she wouldn't be jealous.

"Airi, you've come!"

Upon seeing Sakura Airi's image, Hashiba Hikaru immediately smiled and waved to her.

"Is this the person that Senior Hashiba chose? She's so cute."

Amasawa Ichika saw Sakura Airi walking towards them, he immediately recognized her true appearance.

"Hehe, I thank you for your compliment on behalf of Airi."

Hashiba Hikaru glanced at the girl's face and quickly noticed that her expression was off. Realizing what was going on, he immediately pulled Sakura Airi into his arms, instantly causing Amasawa Ichika, who was standing next to him, to widen his eyes.

"Honestly, is Airi overthinking things again?"

"What?"

After being embraced by her lover, Sakura Airi asked dazedly, "What do you mean by 'light'?"

"Airi's face looked really bad after I saw her just now."

Hashiba Hikaru stroked her head gently and said softly, "This girl is just a new junior student. I have absolutely no relationship with her."

"Hello!"

Amasawa Ichika shouted out in dissatisfaction, but her current agitation was not due to this, but rather because she had witnessed a live cheating scene. After all, she already knew that Hashiba Hikaru's official girlfriend was Ichinose Honami.

"Yeah?"

After hearing Hashiba Hikaru's explanation, Sakura Airi suddenly blushed and dared not look up into the boy's eyes.

"If it weren't for something important, I wouldn't have added someone else to our date."

Hashiba Hikaru lifted her chin. "Tell me, was Airi jealous just now, hmm?"

No, there isn't...

Sakura Airi couldn't help but glance at Amasawa Ichika standing to the side. The other seemed quite shocked by the scene, which made her even more shy, and she buried her head in the boy's chest.

"Don't do that again. You have to behave properly."

"Um."

After saying that, Hashiba Hikaru turned to look at Amasawa Ichika's face. "Airi is here now. You can take out your phone."

"Heh, Senior Hashiba, aren't you afraid I'll tell everyone how you're being affectionate with other girls right in front of me?"

"It's okay if you tell anyone, Honami already knows anyway."

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Chapter 727 Amasawa Ichika's Strange Associations

After hearing Hashiba Hikaru's confident statement, Amasawa Ichika felt that his worldview had been severely impacted.

Although she lived in the [White Room] for a long time, she also took social studies courses, so she had some understanding of romantic relationships between men and women.

Judging from common sense, how could anyone dare to directly tell their girlfriend that they have another lover? Isn't that just courting death?

But looking closely at Hashiba Hikaru's calm face, the composed aura emanating from her didn't seem fake at all; this was just too outrageous!

"Wait... does Senior Hashiba mean that Ichinose- senpai has accepted the fact that you cheated on her?"

Amasawa Ichika looked on incredulously, staring blankly at the boy's face.

"I'm not interested in going into the specific details. You just need to know one thing: even if you witnessed this scene today, it still wouldn't pose any threat to me. Do you understand?"

Hashiba Hikaru gently stroked Sakura Airi's back. Although the girl buried her head in his chest, she kept her ears perked up, listening to their conversation.

"Okay, Senior Hashiba is really..."

Amasawa Ichika had intended to use an adjective to describe her feelings, but faced with the current situation, she found herself at a loss for words.

"In short, let's cut to the chase and get to the details of today's meeting."

Hashiba Hikaru looked down at the girl in her arms and said gently, "Airi, let go of me first. I have a surprise for you to announce."

"Oh, okay."

Sakura Airi obediently raised her head, and after leaving Hashiba Hikaru's embrace, she took the boy's arm and stood beside him.

"Although everyone's information is in the OAA System, I'll still give you a brief introduction of each other."

After Sakura Airi and Amasawa Ichika were both ready, the boy said with a smile.

"This is Sakura Airi from Class 2-D."

He pointed to the girl standing next to him, then pointed to the junior student opposite him, "And this is Amasawa Ichika from Class A of the First Year, have you two met yet?"

"Of course, hello Sakura- senpai~"

Amasawa Ichika actually has her own set of criteria for judging strangers. Since this lovely senior is Hashiba Hikaru's "lover," it naturally aroused her curiosity, so she smiled very kindly.

"Hello..."

Sakura Airi is no longer the shy person she used to be, but she wasn't interested in Amasawa Ichika and greeted him in a very low voice.

"Alright, now that you all know each other, let me announce the upcoming arrangements."

Hashiba Hikaru looked gently at Sakura Airi, "Airi, you haven't decided on your partner yet, have you?"

"Yes..."

Sakura Airi nodded subconsciously, but after noticing the gentle look in Hashiba Hikaru's eyes, she seemed to realize what was happening and quickly asked.

"Is the only surprise you prepared for me to be her as my partner?"

"Correct answer!"

Hashiba Hikaru snapped her fingers, a relieved smile appearing on her face. Sakura Airi's academic performance wasn't bad, but she was a bit weak in social skills, which led to her lower overall score.

"But..."

Sakura Airi turned her head to look at the pretty Amasawa Ichika beside her. With a woman's intuition, she keenly sensed that the other woman seemed to have developed a slight interest in her man and therefore had no intention of getting along with her.

"Does Airi have someone she wants to team up with?"

Hashiba Hikaru stared at Sakura Airi's pretty face, somewhat puzzled. "But I heard you haven't taken any action yet?"

"This..."

Sakura Airi never refused Hashiba Hikaru's suggestions, and facing his gaze, she couldn't help but agree.