Discussing Cooperation, Meeting with Class C

For example, reviewing member promotions and stamping key financial allocations—after becoming the Student Council President, there are many things that cannot be neglected in order to maintain one's authority.

Knock knock.

The sudden knocking interrupted the boy's thoughts. Without looking up, he simply said, "Come in."

Immediately afterwards, a familiar fragrance wafted over.

Hashiba Hikaru rubbed the tip of his nose; he knew who had come in without even looking.

"Hikaru-kun ~"

After closing the door properly, Kushida Kikyo approached the boy with a smile.

Are there any documents that I need to review?

Hashiba Hikaru glanced at her pretty face; a joyful light shone in her beautiful eyes, indicating that she was in a very good mood.

"Of course not, I just came to confirm something with you."

"What's up?"

Hashiba Hikaru stopped writing and asked with some confusion.

"Did Hikaru-kun spend the night in Sakura's room yesterday?"

"How did you know?"

"That's easy to understand. Sakura's complexion was noticeably better after she walked into the classroom today."

Kushida Kikyo seemed very experienced, explaining with a smile, "Besides, she still had Hikaru-kun's scent on her; I smelled it immediately as I passed by."

"That's really impressive. So what exactly is it that you want to verify?"

Hashiba Hikaru shook her head silently, not understanding why this guy was so sensitive in this regard.

"Since you stayed overnight at Sakura last night, she must have told you, right?"

Kushida Kikyo raised an eyebrow, her tone suddenly becoming sweet and cloying. "Regarding our proposal..."

"..."

Hashiba Hikaru rubbed her hair, immediately recalling what Sakura Airi had mentioned that morning.

"I remember this kind of thing should only be done on special occasions, right?"

He thought about it and realized that although the Three-Person Walk several times, it was usually at special times, such as Christmas Eve or birthdays.

"Special days are nice, but I feel it's not quite enough."

When this topic came up, Kushida Kikyo wasn't shy at all; instead, she walked straight to Hashiba Hikaru's chair.

The girl waved to the boy, signaling him to move his arm away first, and then she sat steadily in his lap.

"Why?"

"Because there are more and more girls around Hikaru-kun. Although nothing has happened yet, the first-year students have entered the school now, and who knows, it might change our current situation in the future?"

"Hehe, so that's the reason."

When she heard her tone suddenly become serious, Hashiba Hikaru laughed instead.

What situation are you referring to?

"If I'm not mistaken, Hikaru-kun currently has close relationships with about five girls, right?"

Kushida Kikyo leaned against Hashiba Hikaru's chest, counting on her fingers, "Honami, me, and Sakura, Classmate Sakayanagi, and that woman Horikita."

"..."

"Five people are already a bit too many to share. If more junior students or other people join us, won't we get even less time?"

Kushida Kikyo stared intently at Hashiba Hikaru, exhaling seductively at his handsome face, "So we have to think of a way."

"The solution is a three-person team?"

The boy raised an eyebrow.

"Of course, it's clearly Hikaru-kun's fault for being a womanizer, so are you not even allowed to think of a solution?"

Kushida Kikyo shifted her little bottom, a hint of shimmering water appearing in her eyes.

"What, did I say something wrong?"

"... No, it was indeed because I was too greedy."

"Hmph, you know that much~"

Kushida Kikyo reached out and wrapped her arms around his neck, leaning close to him.

As the Student Council President's assistant.

Next came the time for her to collect her payment.

Chapter 764 Discussing Cooperation, Meeting with Class C.

After satisfying Kushida Kikyo's ever-present delusions, Hashiba Hikaru wiped her mouth with a tissue and then sent the girl away.

He needs to finish today's task quickly, since he'll be taking Ichinose Honami to meet with the members of Class C later.

The initial promise was that he would inform Ryuen of his decision after the Special Exam; if they were to establish a cooperative relationship, they would definitely need to agree on various conditions.

Before finishing his work, the boy sent a message to Ibuki Mio, arranging a meeting place.

"Hikari, shall we set off now?"

After picking up his girlfriend, Ichinose Honami took his arm and turned to ask.

"Yes, I Ibuki at a restaurant to have dinner."

Hashiba Hikaru smiled and told Ibuki Mio that he was going to bring Ichinose Honami. The short-haired girl's reply to the message was filled with joy.

Ibuki Mio really has a good impression of Ichinose Honami. The two are not yet close friends, but their relationship is definitely much closer than that of ordinary classmates.

Who from Class C will be attending?

The pink-haired girl thought for a moment, "I remember the current class representative is Ryuen, right? And Ibuki too?"

There should be three people.

Hashiba Hikaru added, "And Shiina too."

"Shiina?"

The image of the serene and elegant gray-haired girl immediately flashed through Ichinose Honami's mind. For some reason, she suddenly tightened her grip on her boyfriend's arm, as if she wanted to hold him even tighter.

"Honami, what's wrong?"

"It's nothing, let's hurry over, don't keep them waiting."

"Good."

Led by Hikari Hashiba Hikaru, Ichinose Honami quickly arrived at the entrance of the popular restaurant. After giving their names, the waiter immediately showed them the way.

Meeting to discuss cooperation is inherently a private matter, and Ibuki Mio was well aware of this, so she booked a private room, which offered a good level of privacy.

After knocking on the door, Hashiba Hikaru pushed open the door to the private room and saw three people already seated inside.

Good evening, everyone.

"Good evening, Classmate Hashiba."

The first person to respond was naturally the quiet Shiina Hiyori. Her eyes softened immediately when she saw Hashiba Hikaru walk in.

But after seeing Ichinose Honami linking arms with him, Shiina added another comment.

"And good evening, Ichinose."

"Yes, good evening, Shiina, and also Ryuen and Ibuki."

"Good evening."

After a brief greeting, Hashiba Hikaru and Ichinose Honami pulled out chairs and sat down together.

Across from him sat Ibuki Mio and Shiina Hiyori, while Ryuen Kakeru sat in another direction, quite far from both groups, probably aware that he wasn't popular.

"Now that everyone's here, let's order first, then we can talk business."

Although Hashiba Hikaru wasn't the one who initiated today's gathering, he felt it was better to maintain the initiative, since the content of the negotiations later was quite important.

"Sure, ladies first."

Ryuen Kakeru, contrary to his usual behavior, raised his hand, revealing a very friendly side.

"Hehe, that's really strange, Ryuen, you're actually being so cooperative?"

Hashiba Hikaru handed the menu to Ibuki Mio across from him, knowing she would do the same if he handed it to Ichinose.

"We're about to become partners, so of course I want to show my sincerity."

Ryuen Kakeru stared at the boy sitting opposite him and began to probe openly.

"Hashiba, I heard you've almost finished your work recently. Now that we're about to become partners, tell everyone what you've been up to."

"What I did had nothing to do with class competition; it was just for my own personal matters."

Hashiba Hikaru shook her head, her attitude quite frank.

"Personal matters?"

Ibuki Mio raised an eyebrow. She first glanced at Ichinose Honami sitting next to the boy, then asked.

"What personal matter?"

"I can only tell you that it's related to the Chairman, but I won't go into the details."

Hashiba Hikaru shook his head and handed the menu back to his girlfriend.

"Honami, see if there's anything you'd like to eat."

"Oh."

Ichinose Honami had been listening to her boyfriend's conversation with the Class C members the whole time. She didn't choose to speak up at this moment in order to show that Hashiba Hikaru was the one in charge.

"Chairman?"

Ryuen Kakeru stroked his chin. "You're not referring to our new Acting Chairman, are you?"

Do you think it's possible?

Hashiba Hikaru thought for a moment. Several days had passed since he and Higashiyama Majo agreed on the cooperation, and news from the other side should be coming soon.

May is fast approaching, and if Sakayanagi Narimori can return by then, he won't have to worry about Tsukishiro anymore.

"Could it be the former Chairman Sakayanagi?"

Ryuen Kakeru's thinking speed was very fast, and he reacted instantly.

After all, Hashiba Hikaru had always given him the feeling that she had someone backing her up, and now that he heard her explanation, it only confirmed his suspicions.

"Since you've already guessed it, there's no need to ask any further."

Hashiba Hikaru handed the menu to the waiter standing to the side, and after the waiter left, he explained with a smile, "In short, what I've been doing lately has nothing to do with class competition, so you don't need to be so curious."

"Since I've agreed to cooperate with your Class C, I won't go back on my word."

"Hmph, who knows if you'll pull some tricks behind my back!"

Ibuki Mio snorted coldly, but didn't say anything more.

"Since we're here today to discuss cooperation, let's agree on a few rules first."

Although he was interested in what Hashiba Hikaru had left unsaid, since she had clearly stated that she did not want to continue the conversation, Ryuen Kakeru could only give up for the time being.

"Three rules?"

Hashiba Hikaru's tone suddenly turned cold, "You don't actually think Class A is going to be under your control, do you? That's ridiculous!"

"It's just a prerequisite for discussing cooperation. After all, everyone in this school knows how powerful and influential you, President Hashiba, are. If you try anything behind our backs, we won't be able to handle it. Of course, we need to protect ourselves."

Ryuen Kakeru's lips curled into a smile, as if he had already prepared this explanation.

"Hehe, that's really something."

Hashiba Hikaru felt Ichinose Honami tug at her sleeve and immediately said gently, "Then let's leave the rest of the negotiations to Honami. How about I just sit in and listen?"