Ayanokouji Kiyotaka's Covert Actions

The other person turned and left, disappearing at the end of the road. Hashiba Hikaru's gentle expression suddenly vanished.

"Did you hear that Classmate Sakayanagi?"

Walking back to the silver-haired girl, the boy picked up the coffee on his table and drank it all in one gulp, his expression indifferent.

"Of course, Classmate Hashiba's trickery is really clever; I didn't expect him to blurt it out so easily."

Sakayanagi Arisu had been listening attentively and naturally quickly understood what Tsukishiro's secret arrangements were.

"Judging from Takahashi's reaction and expression, I think this must be Tsukishiro's plan among the freshmen."

Hashiba Hikaru stroked her chin and slowly analyzed, "Since it's under the guise of [an exam], it means that Ayanokoji's guess last time might have been true."

"Yes, that's what I think too."

Sakayanagi Arisu's idea was similar to Hashiba Hikaru's. Analyzing from this line of thought, it's likely that Tsukishiro contacted students from the four first-year classes separately, then selected a group of them and issued a task called "[Special Exam]," instructing them to carry it out secretly.

This special mission is related to Ayanokoji Kiyotaka.

"Although we've gotten some information, we don't know the specific exam rules. We can only find out from the right people."

"Wasn't that Takahashi junior just now?"

"Heh, since he's already become the breakthrough point, why tear off the mask so quickly? I think we can still make better use of him."

Hashiba Hikaru shook her head, disagreeing with Sakayanagi Arisu's suggestion.

Takahashi Osamu is a relatively mature high school student. He has a good grasp of interpersonal relationships and conversation, but he also has a very pragmatic side to his personality, which he just couldn't help but reveal.

Such a person is not suitable for close friendship, but is very suitable as a pawn.

"So, what are you planning to do next, Classmate Hashiba?"

Sakayanagi Arisu stroked the ends of her silver hair, her eyes filled with a gentle light.

"Let's wait for news from Ayanokoji and see if he can get any breakthrough from Nagumo."

Hashiba Hikaru had a lot of confidence in Ayanokoji Kiyotaka. This perpetually expressionless boy always seemed indifferent to everything, but once the [White Room] was mentioned, he would reveal a very obvious longing.

Whether it's to gain freedom or to break free from constraints, this is what Ayanokoji Kiyotaka most wants to accomplish at this stage.

How far is he willing to go?

The boy was really looking forward to it.

"Does Classmate Hashiba have any plans for today?"

Sakayanagi Arisu suddenly asked.

"Everything's fine now. I might need to find a freshman to team up with tomorrow."

Hashiba Hikaru smiled, making no attempt to hide anything from her.

"Do you already have a target?"

"No, I plan to just post a message on the School Forum and have anyone interested contact me."

Hashiba Hikaru Hajime thought for a moment and decided to use a simple method to complete this task. After all, his academic level was there for all to see, and the value of all A+ grades meant he wasn't worried about finding teammates.

"That's really cunning. I haven't even decided who to team up with yet."

Sakayanagi Arisu's tone carried a hint of coquettishness, fully displaying the charm of a girlfriend.

Her OAA rating is quite good. After Hashiba Hikaru resolved her heart problem, her physical weakness was compensated for. With proper training, she can continue to improve her rating.

Student information.

Sakayanagi Arisu, Class B of the Second Year

First year results.

Academic ability A (93)

Physical Ability D (36)

Flexible Thinking B+ (82)

Social Contribution B-(68)

Comprehensive Ability B (70)

When are you planning to find people to team up with?

Hashiba Hikaru continued, "If your academic performance is an A, it should be easy to find a team, since the freshmen aren't stupid."

"I've suddenly had an idea, would you like to hear it, Classmate Hashiba?"

Sakayanagi Arisu felt she had come up with a brilliant plan, and the smile on her face deepened.

"What idea?"

"Since Classmate Hashiba is planning to announce her desire to find a partner on the forum, why don't you include me?"

Sakayanagi Arisu smiled and moved closer to Hashiba Hikaru, "I can help you post the ad."

"... Do you think this is appropriate?"

"What's inappropriate about it? Do you think Ichinose would even care about something like this?"

The silver-haired girl seemed completely unconcerned about the fact that she had previously been arrogant towards the other party, speaking in a matter-of-fact tone.

"Although Honami knows a lot of things now, she still doesn't have a good impression of you, so it's best not to provoke her."

Hashiba Hikaru shook her head. As his official girlfriend Ichinose Honami had already made many concessions, which was a blessing for the young man. She shouldn't easily trample on his feelings.

"Alright then, since Classmate Hashiba is unwilling, I certainly can't force him."

Sakayanagi Arisu understood the look in Hashiba Hikaru's eyes. She had recently been reading books to learn how to be a lover that her boyfriend would dream about.

External conditions alone are certainly not enough.

Hashiba Hikaru was surrounded by beautiful girls, each with an amazing figure. Even the aloof Horikita was only a B+, leaving Hikari with absolutely no advantage.

"Are you going to keep Ichinose tonight?"

"Classmate Sakayanagi... what are you planning to do?"

Hashiba Hikaru looked at her face.

"Would you like to rest in my room for a while?"

"..."

"No matter what, I'm the one who holds the 'Girlfriend Card,' so can't I ask for my share from you?"

Sakayanagi Arisu put down the spoon in her hand and elegantly wiped her mouth with a tissue.

"Then go ahead, I'll just send Honami a message."

Hashiba Hikaru thought about it and ultimately did not refuse.

Sakayanagi Arisu's stock price has remained at 200, and he is still hoping to make the price continue to rise, perhaps by doing something special.

"Real?"

"Yeah, Honami has been busy helping everyone in the class collaborate with the new students lately, she's much more tired than Classmate Sakayanagi."

Hashiba Hikaru's tone carried a hint of sarcasm.

"Although I'm in charge of Class B, these individual battles test one's own abilities. Unlike Ichinose, I don't like being a babysitter."

Sakayanagi Arisu gently shook her head and took Hashiba Hikaru's hand.

"Of course, if Classmate Hashiba want me to take care of you, that's no problem at all."

"... I'll look forward to it."

"Uh-huh."

Chapter 730 Ayanokoji Kiyotaka's Secret Operations.

As the sun set, after having dinner together, Hashiba Hikaru followed Sakayanagi Arisu to her dormitory.

The silver-haired girl's room was quite distinctive, much more elaborate than the boy's own simple layout.

"This place wasn't tidied up very carefully, so please don't mind, Classmate Hashiba."

When Sakayanagi Arisu difficulty walking, she rarely added extra equipment to her room. Apart from studying and reading, she spent most of her time thinking about various plans.

Now that she's healthy, the girl is actively embracing her new life, not only decorating her bedroom but also inviting her boyfriend out.

"Didn't Ichinose ask any further questions?"

Once inside her private space, the silver-haired girl's aura softened considerably. Without much thought, she pulled Hashiba Hikaru to sit on the sofa with her and nestled smoothly into his arms.

"I won't ask too many questions for now, but..."

Hashiba Hikaru, then said, "If I don't go back to the dorm, she probably won't mind too much, since she already knows about these things."

"As expected of Classmate Hashiba, I actually thought Ichinose would start arguing with you at first."

Sakayanagi Arisu shifted to a more comfortable position, resting her small head on the boy's chest.

"Why did this commotion start?"

Hashiba Hikaru embraced her and lowered his head to inhale her fragrance.

"I think that a gentle nature like Ichinose's is actually the most terrifying thing in some ways."

Sakayanagi Arisu spoke earnestly. Although she wasn't friends with Ichinose Honami, she was able to piece together her impression of her from various details.

"Yeah?"

"Don't underestimate a woman's possessiveness, Classmate Hashiba. You're Ichinose's officially announced boyfriend, and almost the entire school knows about your relationship."

"She absolutely wants to have all of your private time, but she hasn't forced you to do so just to maintain her image as a gentle girlfriend."

"Go on."

"After discovering these clues, I bet Ichinose must be feeling conflicted. After all, nobody wants to share their lover with others; everyone is selfish in a relationship."

"I thought that after you confronted Ichinose, she might use the most common tactics girls use in relationships to force you to give in."

"What strategy?"

Hashiba Hikaru really didn't understand, after all, his first love in this life was Ichinose Honami, who had a very gentle personality and never forced him to do anything.

"Crying, making a scene, and threatening suicide—that's what I learned from a book!"

Sakayanagi Arisu seemed to have become a love expert. Although she knew that Hashiba Hikaru maintained close relationships with many girls, the boy was still very inexperienced in managing his relationships.

If she could acquire more knowledge, she might become even more attractive.

"Um?"

"Has Ichinose ever cried in front of you?"

The silver-haired girl began asking questions.

"... I cried."

"Have you made a scene?"

"Not at the moment."

"Hmm, the last one probably isn't a conventional method, but I think Ichinose might actually do something so extreme,"

Sakayanagi Arisu gazed at Hashiba Hikaru's somewhat bewildered, handsome face, a slight smile playing on her lips.

"The assumption that I will not let Honami get hurt is not valid."

Hashiba Hikaru shook her head and said seriously.

"Yeah, Ichinose's final decision really surprised me. If it were me..."

What will you decide?

Hashiba Hikaru suddenly became curious and looked down into her beautiful purple eyes.

"If I were Classmate Hashiba's official girlfriend, I might just lock you in the dorm and not let you see anyone else, so there wouldn't be any chance of you falling for someone else."

The room was warm, but Hashiba Hikaru suddenly felt a chill down her spine.

"... Classmate Sakayanagi really knows how to joke."