Shiina Hiyori's Request to Meet / Meeting Shiina, A Tender Admiration

This was the conclusion he had just drawn from observing Nanase Tsubasa's interview process.

The two satisfactory answers the boy just gave weren't just empty words; he genuinely felt that Nanase Tsubasa was a very remarkable freshman.

Although this blonde junior was assigned to Class D of the First Year when school started, her Comprehensive Ability were quite good, with every rating on her personal profile being B or above.

Although she didn't receive an A rating, it's no easy feat to be well-rounded in all aspects. Since she might be an assassin from the [White Room], she might be holding back some of her abilities on paper, so she shouldn't be underestimated.

After all, Ayanokoji Kiyotaka, who is also in Class D, has only average personal stats, but his academic ability and Physical Ability are definitely above A.

"Hikari, do you really like girls like that?"

Before the next interviewee came in, Horikita Suzune suddenly asked in a low voice.

"..."

Chapter 750 Shiina Hiyori's Request to Meet.

"Of course not, what are you thinking? Honestly."

Hikari Hashiba Hikaru rubbed her temples, her expression one of utter helplessness.

Although he was a little taken aback by Horikita Suzune's sudden question, he still lowered his voice and explained, "I was just thinking about something else, so I gave a satisfactory answer directly."

"Is that so?"

Horikita Suzune gazed into the boy's sincere eyes, and she believed he was not lying.

"Of course, I can't explain the specific cause and effect to you right now. I'll tell Suzune after this Special Exam is over, okay?"

"Uh-huh."

The black-haired girl nodded vigorously, a small smile finally appearing on her lips.

During her relationship with Hashiba Hikaru, she gradually found her place. Since she couldn't compete with Ichinose Honami for the position of his official girlfriend, she decided to become an indispensable helper to Hashiba Hikaru, so that she could leave a deeper mark on his heart.

"Next."

The interview continues.

Horikita Suzune continued to fulfill her duties as the head of the Disciplinary Committee, diligently interviewing each new student who wanted to join. Meanwhile, Hashiba Hikaru didn't find anyone of interest during the later interviews, so she simply focused her attention on her phone.

Sakayanagi Arisu was also at the Student Council today. She wasn't an interviewer, but she was keeping up with the boys' updates on the day's events.

The chat interface of the trio.

Sakayanagi Arisu: The Disciplinary Committee has Nanase Tsubasa and Utsunomiya Riku, while the Student Council has Ishigami Kyo and Takahashi Osamu. Did they plan this together?

Hashiba Hikaru: Perhaps. These are probably all the people we need to contact now.

Hashiba Hikaru: It's highly unlikely that it's Takahashi, and since there's already one Amasawa Ichika in Class A of the First Year, I think the remaining assassin is very likely to appear in Class D.

Sakayanagi Arisu: What about Class C?

Hashiba Hikaru: I watched Utsunomiya Riku's interview today, and he didn't seem like someone who came from the [White Room].

Sakayanagi Arisu: I see. Then I'll have to trouble Ayanokoji with the rest of the work. I heard that their class has established a large-scale cooperation with Class D of the First Year.

Hashiba Hikaru: Hehe, I look forward to him bringing us some good news.

After a while, Horikita Suzune interviewed several more people.

Hashiba Hikaru glanced at the girl beside her, who was jotting down different notes in her notebook—a typical style of Horikita Suzune when she was working diligently.

"How are you feeling? Is there anyone you think is suitable?"

"That's good. Two freshmen from Class A of the First Year and one freshman from Class B of the First Year were selected. They should become our new recruits."

Horikita Suzune tucked a strand of black hair behind her ear, her voice carrying a hint of joy. It seemed that there were indeed some promising talents among the people who came for the interview today, which put the girl in a very good mood.

"That's good. You can recruit more people for the Disciplinary Committee; it won't do you any harm."

The saying "many hands make light work" applies everywhere, and the Disciplinary Committee is a special organization independent of the Student Council. If this force can gain greater influence, it would definitely be a good thing for Hashiba Hikaru.

"Yes, I understand."

Hashiba Hikaru did not interfere with the girl's interview process. Although he was the real mastermind behind the Disciplinary Committee, Horikita Suzune had already accumulated a lot of prestige, so it was also appropriate to let her grow up faster.

While she focused on the interview, the boy continued chatting with Sakayanagi Arisu in the group chat.

Ayanokoji Kiyotaka, being an interviewer for the student group today, didn't seem to be distracted by sending messages in the group chat.

Sakayanagi Arisu: I just saw a very unexpected person come to the Student Council interview. Classmate Hashiba would never guess who it was.

Hashiba Hikaru: Who?

Sakayanagi Arisu: Hosen Kazuomi.

Hashiba Hikaru:?

Wait, this guy actually went for Student Council interview?

He was quite surprised by this situation and quickly recalled the phone call Horikita Suzune had made to him earlier, in which she had heard that Hosen Kazuomi had recently bought a fruit knife and had been carrying it with him.

Could this be related to his Student Council interview?

Sakayanagi Arisu: His interview just ended. The other interviewees were under a lot of pressure, after all, he had a very strong presence.

Hashiba Hikaru: How was Ayanokoji's performance?

Sakayanagi Arisu: He was very proactive during the questioning process, much more attentive than most of the previous people.

Hashiba Hikaru: It seems Ayanokoji has realized something as well, since I already shared the information with you guys.

Sakayanagi Arisu: I'm curious about what will happen next. How long until Classmate Hashiba's interview is over?

He glanced at the roster on the table; Horikita Suzune had already finished more than half of her interviews and would probably be done in another half hour.

Hashiba Hikaru replied to a message in the group chat, then touched her chin.

Ever since they learned that Tsukishiro had secretly arranged this Special Exam, the three of them had been investigating any potential assassins from the [White Room].

Aside from Yagami Takuya, whom we've already dealt with, Amasawa Ichika is also within our control.

As for the others, the chances of Takahashi Osamu and Ishigami Kyo being the assassins are very small, and the chances of Utsunomiya Riku are also not high. Nanase Tsubasa is the most suspicious girl.

As for Hosen Kazuomi... he didn't have much information.

"I was thinking of finding an opportunity to gather intelligence, but since you dared to participate in the Student Council interview, isn't this perfect?"

Hashiba Hikaru tapped his index finger lightly on the table. He didn't interfere with the Student Council recruitment, trusting that Kanzaki Ryuji and his team could do a good job.

Although it was unexpected that Yi Hosen Kazuomi came to the interview, it could also become a good opportunity.

"Should we just approve it for him?"

The boy was considering the feasibility of this idea when his phone suddenly received a text message.

Upon opening it, I was surprised to find a very unexpected name.

Shiina Hiyori.

Shiina Hiyori: Are you free tonight, Classmate Hashiba?

Hashiba Hikaru: What's wrong?

Shiina Hiyori: I have something very important to talk to you about.

"Something important?"

Hashiba Hikaru couldn't help but feel a little puzzled. He had had very few opportunities to interact with this literary girl lately, as he had been busy dealing with the issues of these new students.

The other party's stock price is the lowest among the stocks the teenager bought; the current price is 150.

Shiina Hiyori: Ryuen asked me to contact you. He said he has some very important information that you'll definitely be interested in.

Hashiba Hikaru: What information?

The boy didn't immediately give in, but instead intended to listen to her continue.

Shiina Hiyori: He said it was related to a new student named Hosen Kazuomi.

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It's like someone brings you a pillow just when you're about to fall asleep—what a coincidence!

Hashiba Hikaru: How about tonight? I can make time to meet.

Shiina Hiyori: Okay, let's meet at 8 PM tonight in the alley behind the Library.

Hashiba Hikaru: No problem.

Chapter 751 Shiina, a tender admiration.

After the Disciplinary Committee's interviews concluded, Horikita Suzune and several core members discussed for half an hour before finally deciding on the list of accepted candidates.

Although the recruitment event was quite lively, only seven new members were admitted in the end, bringing the Disciplinary Committee to a size of nearly twenty people. Although it is still far from being as large as the Student Council, it is already a force to be reckoned with.

"Let's hold a welcome event and treat everyone to a meal. That will help the newlyweds integrate more quickly."

Hashiba Hikaru offered a few simple words of advice, because Horikita Suzune has always been someone who only values work ability. She doesn't like to let external factors influence her judgment, which can sometimes make her seem a bit cold-hearted.

"Yes, I will."

The black-haired girl was always happy to listen to Hashiba Hikaru's suggestions. She was already learning to change her way of handling things, and if it was what the other person expected, she would try her best to do it.

"I have something to do tonight, let's have dinner together another Suzune."

Hashiba Hikaru patted her head. The two of them were now in a separate office together, so there was no need to pretend to be distant.

"I'm not in a hurry. Just come find me after this Special Exam is over."

Horikita Suzune nodded. She had been dealing with the Disciplinary Committee matters during this time, and now that the recruitment task was successfully completed, she should return to Class 2-A to fulfill her responsibilities as a member of the class. After all, her partner for the girl had not yet been decided.

"That's good."

Gazing at the girl's pretty face, Hashiba Hikaru pulled her into his arms, and the two cuddled for about ten minutes before he left the Disciplinary Committee office.

The Student Council interviews were over, of course. Ayanokoji Kiyotaka had already summarized today's events and posted them in the group chat, along with some of his thoughts. He was particularly interested in the special candidates who came for the interviews today, especially Hosen Kazuomi.

The chat interface of the trio.

Ayanokoji Kiyotaka: My judgment is probably similar to that of Classmate Hashiba; Ishigami Kyo and Takahashi Osamu are most likely not assassins.

Ayanokoji Kiyotaka: Besides Amasawa Ichika and Yagami Takuya, if there are any other people from the [White Room], they are most likely the two from Class D of the First Year, Hosen Kazuomi and Nanase Tsubasa.

Sakayanagi Arisu: How did you feel about your interview today? What kind of person is Hosen?

On the day Hashiba Hikaru forced Hosen Kazuomi to kneel, Sakayanagi Arisu and Ayanokoji Kiyotaka were both present, and thus gained some initial impressions of this tall new student.

Ayanokoji Kiyotaka: I have a strange feeling about Hosen. I think his personality is... a bit similar to Ryuen's.

This is the conclusion that Ayanokoji Kiyotaka drew from the interview process with Hosen Kazuomi; the other party's aura did indeed remind him of Ryuen Kakeru back then.

He appears to be a clear martial arts fighter, but his observational skills and sharp thinking are quite extraordinary.

It's just a shame that he's a bit too arrogant.

Since being ruthlessly suppressed by Hashiba Hikaru last time, it must have left a very deep impression on him, otherwise he wouldn't have mentioned Hashiba Hikaru's name so many times during the interview.

Sakayanagi Arisu: Ryuen?

Ayanokoji Kiyotaka: This is just my feeling. If you want to observe him more closely, perhaps you could try having him join the Student Council first.

The Student Council's recruitment process is a bit different from that of the Disciplinary Committee.

The Disciplinary Committee needs people who can work hard on the front lines, and the Student Council is not currently short of people; it just needs to replenish its ranks with fresh blood periodically. The results of the selection will not be announced until the afternoon of the following day.

Furthermore, the final list cannot be decided until Hashiba Hikaru personally reviews it.

After all, he was the Student Council President, and even though he didn't attend the interview, he still had the final say.

Just then, Hashiba Hikaru opened the group chat and posted a new message.

Hashiba Hikaru: I'm going to meet with Ryuen later. He said he has information about Hosen.

This message immediately caught the attention of Sakayanagi Arisu and Ayanokoji Kiyotaka, and both responded quickly.

Sakayanagi Arisu: Is this true?

Hashiba Hikaru: Wait for my news; perhaps you'll find something different.