Yagami Takuya Walks Right into the Line of Fire / The Homeroom Teachers' Meeting, A Storm Is Brewing
It must be you, little one.
Chapter 737 Yagami Takuya willingly walks into the line of fire.
The gathering lasted for about an hour. After confirming her goals, Hashiba Hikaru made a new decision.
During the closing segment, the boy called out to Yagami Takuya, who was about to leave, alone.
"Yagami-kun, could you stay a moment longer?"
"Um, is there anything else you need Senior Hashiba?"
Yagami Takuya paused, then turned around quite cooperatively.
"It's just a small matter. I wonder if Yagami-kun is busy right now?"
Hashiba Hikaru quickly gave Sakayanagi Arisu a wink. The girl understood immediately, said hello, and turned to leave, leaving the scene to the two of them.
"I don't have anything urgent to do today. If there's anything Senior Hashiba need, please feel free to ask."
After seeing Sakayanagi Arisu leave, Yagami Takuya suddenly became curious about Hashiba Hikaru's plans.
"It's actually very simple."
Hashiba Hikaru calmly explained, "Actually, it's because I haven't been able to form a partner yet, so I've been a bit troubled these past few days."
"Um..."
"I don't see Yagami-kun has formed a team yet, right? I wonder if you'd like to team up with me?"
Hashiba Hikaru didn't bother with beating around the bush; she directly stated her thoughts.
"Is Senior Hashiba actually going to choose me?"
Yagami Takuya's expression changed slightly; he immediately adopted a flattered and surprised look.
"My Comprehensive Ability are just average. Am I really going to hold Senior Hashiba back?"
"Of course not. This exam only requires academic ability. Junior Yagami's academic ability is an A, so there's no need to be so modest."
Hashiba Hikaru smiled and waved her hand, then her tone became serious.
"I'm just making my request. Whether you accept it or not is up to you, Yagami-kun. The choice is yours."
After saying that, the boy added another sentence.
"Of course, if you're planning to refuse, that's fine too, I won't have a problem with you..."
Although Hashiba Hikaru spoke in a gentle tone, Yagami Takuya, standing opposite her, clearly felt a chill.
"..."
If there's no point in commenting, why bother mentioning it?
Seriously.
As a member of the [White Room], Yagami Takuya has received very professional social communication training and has a very keen sense of interpersonal relationships.
When Hashiba Hikaru made this request, he understood the deeper meaning behind it.
As the Student Council President and the only person in the entire school with all A's, the other party wields immense influence.
It's actually quite dangerous to disrespect someone.
After all, this was the first time they had a proper conversation, Yagami Takuya couldn't yet determine what kind of personality the other person had. If he were to hold a grudge, it would be a complete loss.
Although his goal was to get Ayanokoji Kiyotaka to drop out of school, Yagami Takuya's first step in his plan was to survive in the school and not offend the influential figures there.
However... he actually had a backup plan.
If you don't want to explicitly refuse, you must come up with a sufficiently convincing reason.
"I'm very grateful to Senior Hashiba for valuing me so much. I'm very happy to receive your invitation."
"So, what is Yagami-kun's answer?"
Hashiba Hikaru wore an expression of great anticipation, seemingly very interested in what answer he would give.
"But..."
"I actually already have someone I want to partner with, and I'm planning to talk to them about it today."
Yagami Takuya paused for a moment before slowly explaining his reasons for refusing.
"Um?"
Hashiba Hikaru raised an eyebrow, asking with some confusion, "You already have a partner you want to team up with? Who is it?"
"It's Kushida- senpai from Class 2-D. She and I go to the same junior high school. I feel more at ease knowing that."
"..."
Upon hearing this answer, Hashiba Hikaru was taken aback at first, then secretly laughed out loud.
You came to me willingly; I didn't force you.
Is this true?
"Yeah, actually I'd been planning to contact Kushida- senpai for a while, but I just hadn't found the right opportunity because Kushida's so popular, she's rarely alone."
Yagami Takuya explained with a wry smile, not noticing the sharp glint in Hashiba Hikaru's eyes as he said those words.
"In that case, how about I lend you a hand?"
Hashiba Hikaru suddenly smiled and suggested to Yagami Takuya, "Kushida and I are both Student Council members. I can help you contact her."
"Really?"
Yagami Takuya already knew that Kushida Kikyo was a member of the Student Council, but he was unaware of Hashiba Hikaru's personal relationship with her.
Kushida Kikyo was chosen as the target because she has a lot of influence in Class 2-D, and it's also said that she's quite familiar with Ayanokoji Kiyotaka, so she might be a key breakthrough point.
"Of course, since Yagami-kun has already chosen his target, I will naturally help him achieve his goal. This will allow you to form a team more quickly and achieve better results in the exam."
"Thank you so much, Senior Hashiba! Please feel free to ask me for anything in the future!"
After Hashiba Hikaru made her promise, Yagami Takuya was genuinely happy.
He's just a freshman right now, and the resources he can mobilize are nowhere near those of Hashiba Hikaru, the Student Council President. If he can make use of him, Yagami Takuya believes he can definitely become the final victor.
"How about this, I'll contact Kushida later, and then we'll..."
Hashiba Hikaru glanced at her phone and casually suggested a time, "Four o'clock this afternoon, how about we meet in a quiet place?"
"Of course, no problem, Senior Hashiba. Let's exchange contact information. You can let me know your location anytime you're ready."
"Good."
After adding each other's contact information, Hashiba Hikaru told the other person to go back first.
After he left, the boy couldn't help but smile as he examined the newly added contact information on his phone.
Since the other party is most likely a member sent by the [White Room], then his claim that he went to the same junior high school as Kushida Kikyo is a lie.
It was probably a fabricated excuse to get closer to Ayanokoji Kiyotaka, since both of them are members of Class D.
"... You walked right into the line of fire. After all, I promised Kikyo that I wouldn't let anyone threaten her."
Hashiba Hikaru opened her chat with Kushida Kikyo, intending to call the girl out now.
"... It seems I really need to teach this new student a lesson. I'm such a good senior."
Touching his chin, the boy's tone suddenly became somewhat conflicted.
"As for the audience, who would be a better choice?"
He was having a hard time making a decision.
Chapter 738 The Class Teachers' Meeting: A Storm is Brewing.
"Hikaru-kun, why did you suddenly ask me out? Did you miss me?"
When Kushida Kikyo arrived at the meeting point, a joyful smile graced her face; Hashiba Hikaru's sudden invitation had made her very happy.
"Don't get too excited yet, I have something important to discuss with you."
The two stood together in a secluded corner by the street. After all, they couldn't be intimate in a crowded place. Although Ichinose Honami had tacitly agreed to many things, the rumors still made things difficult for her.
"Really? What's the matter?"
Gazing into Hashiba Hikaru's earnest eyes, Kushida Kikyo glanced around before immediately asking to interact, snuggling her soft body into the boy's arms.
"Stop joking, it's something serious."
Hashiba Hikaru grasped her restless little hand, which was trying to slip inside her clothes, and said seriously, "Have any first-year students contacted you these past few days?"
"Newborn?"
Kushida Kikyo was taken aback at first, then thought about it and didn't quite understand why the other person would ask such a question.
"I haven't decided who to team up with yet. Lots of freshmen have turned me down lately. Who are you referring to as 'light'?"
"Actually, it's like this."
Hashiba Hikaru recounted her conversation with Yagami Takuya, leaving the short-haired girl completely bewildered.
"Huh?"
Kushida Kikyo rubbed her head vigorously, as if trying to recall something. "I don't seem to remember anyone named Yagami. Did Hikaru-kun really hear him say that?"
"Yes."
Hashiba Hikaru gazed at the girl's delicate features. Upon hearing the news, Kushida Kikyo's charming expression vanished, replaced by anxiety and unease.
If this guy named Yagami really is her junior from the same junior high school, then the girl's past might be exposed, which is something Kushida Kikyo absolutely does not want to accept.
"What did Hikaru-kun say?"
Kushida Kikyo stared intently into her boyfriend's eyes, wondering if his promise still stood.
"I've already agreed to it, and I'll arrange for you to meet this afternoon."
"Um?"
Kushida Kikyo frowned slightly, because this was clearly not the kind of choice Hashiba Hikaru would make. They had known each other for so long, and the other party couldn't possibly be someone who broke his word.
The next second, the girl saw Hashiba Hikaru's slightly upturned lips. Whenever he made that expression, it meant he was deliberately teasing someone. Kushida Kikyo quickly realized what was going on.
"Hikaru-kun... you didn't do this on purpose, did you?"
Reaching out her small hand, Kushida Kikyo pinched the soft flesh of the boy's waist, and said angrily, "What exactly are you planning to do? Tell me now!"
"Let me keep it a secret for now. Kikyo will find out later tonight."
Hashiba Hikaru's tone suddenly softened. He looked at Kushida Kikyo's face and said gently, "Of course I will protect you and make sure he never dares to mention this again."
"Really?"
Kushida Kikyo raised her small face. Of course she trusted her man, and her heart was instantly filled with a warm feeling.
"Yes, so please look forward to it. I'll take you to see a great show this afternoon."
Okay~
"However, I'm still choosing the audience for this grand show. Kikyo, could you give me some advice on who I should choose?"
"Um?"
Kushida Kikyo's face froze again, her expression somewhat bewildered.
"Then let's proceed according to this charter for now."
Tsukishiro sat in his office and handed a clarification document to Mashima Tomoya, who was standing in front of him.
As the person in charge of Class 2-A, Chie Hoshinomiya should have been the one to handle this matter, but the female teacher insisted on handing it over to Mashima so that she could have some peace and quiet.
"In order to quell the rumors more quickly, does Teacher Mashima need the Student Council's help?"
When the Student Council was mentioned, Chie Hoshinomiya couldn't help but smile with satisfaction. The current Student Council President was her student, and it made her feel very proud.