The Angelic Ichinose Is Loved by Everyone-Holy Crap, a Confession! (Part 2)

He was sitting on a sofa to the side, and next to him was a black-haired, fox-eyed girl who, although present, seemed to be in a daze.

Perhaps because of the close proximity, the girl's black stockings were clearly visible. The stockings, of moderate thickness, encased her plump legs, creating a strange allure.

Certainly.

This doesn't mean that Hachiman is a leg fetishist, but from this distance, this is the only part of Horikita's body he can see.

However, he is still making some efforts.

Even though Suzune Horikita was brought to this group activity, she chose to stay by herself and not participate at all.

It's like coming here to clock in and sign in.

"I've gotten used to being alone," Suzune Horikita said.

Is that so?

"But while it's convenient to be alone, there are many things you can't do by yourself," Hachiman said. "For example, if you were asked to practice tennis, how would you play without anyone to help you?"

This is a lie.

Because in Hachiman's dark history, there is an experience of someone who plays tennis and can even hit a magic shot.

However, Suzune Horikita probably didn't encounter such a thing.

"I think you've misunderstood the meanings of 'aloof' and 'arrogant'," Hachiman said.

Then he immediately received a gaze from the fox-eyed girl.

Because.

"..." Horikita's brother had said that before, so Suzune Horikita immediately looked over.

"I always feel..." But then a cute female voice came through. "I always feel that Hachiman and Horikita are very close."

"Why don't you join in the fun with everyone?"

Um.

Kushida is here too.

But they really weren't saying anything bad about you Kushida. You don't need to pay so much attention to them.

However, Hachiman felt that Kushida probably came here on purpose.

Because of her cute appearance and her good attitude towards both men and women, Kushida is everyone's angel, and many boys like her and have feelings for her.

Rather, it's more accurate to say...

Many people consider her an ideal partner for the future.

So now I'm going to show off my skills, and even hope to sing a love song with Kushida.

And this kind of thing... is of course very annoying to Kushida.

Therefore, Hachiman felt that Kushida was making an excuse to come over in order to avoid Ike and Yamauchi's invitation.

It seems that Kushida actually dislikes them quite a bit.

Although Hachiman knew Kushida's true colors, it was rather blatant for her to choose to avoid Yamauchi and the others when she usually appeared like an angel.

In other words, in the real heart of Kushida, she really disliked the two of them.

How pitiful.

However, Hachiman was self-aware enough to know that he was probably second on Kushida's list of least favorite people.

If I had to pick first, it would be Horikita.

"Horikita doesn't have much experience attending these kinds of group gatherings in the past," Hachiman said. "And so do I. So I feel out of place in this situation."

"Oh, I see..."

"But I feel that since we've come all this way to such a lively place, it would be a waste not to do something."

"Because the cost of this celebration banquet needs to be split equally among everyone," Kushida said.

Yes.

Money doesn't grow on trees. Although it was a celebration banquet, it was still an expense. And since they didn't have any class funds, they would collect the cost of the event from everyone after the banquet.

Then, as Kushida said, since we've already come all this way and spent all the money, wouldn't it be a waste to just stand there and do nothing?

"Actually, I also think that since we're here, it's a good choice to take this opportunity to integrate into the group."

At that moment, Hirata, like Kushida, acted as a unifying force in the class, came over.

"Horikita, Hachiman Hikigaya, I really hope you can seize this opportunity to get along well with everyone." Hirata, who is usually mild-mannered, was also mild-mannered now.

He was looking at the two of them with expectant and encouraging eyes.

Forehead.

In other words, Hirata also noticed that Hachiman and Horikita were not very sociable.

Then they painstakingly tried to integrate the two into the class.

However, Hachiman did not think it was necessary to do such a thing.

Because if someone is strong enough, then being alone is the norm.

However, he also admitted that he is not yet up to the standards of a strong person.

However, simply "integrating" into a group that has already been divided into circles is not a good thing.

"Speaking of which," Hachiman didn't immediately refuse, since it was Hirata's hard work and good intentions. Instead, he decided to try to change the subject, just like Kushida. "I didn't expect that Kōenji would agree to attend such a celebration party."

Kōenji, Rokosuke Kōenji.

The top student in the class, with superb athletic ability. If Sudō's athletic ability is like a cheat code, then Kōenji's is more like... almost reaching the limits of human potential.

That's extremely perverted.

However, he is quite vain and narcissistic, yet he also appears arrogant.

Hachiman thinks that Kōenji, who is excellent in every way, probably offended the interviewer with his arrogant attitude during the interview, which is why he was assigned to Class D.

"I think we should pay attention to him right now," Hachiman said. "Because it seems like he wants to order some very expensive drink."

"Huh?"

Hirata was taken aback, then quickly turned his head and indeed found a waiter standing next to Kōenji.

The waiter was holding the order taking machine, seemingly preparing to operate it.

Forehead.

Hirata had noticed before that Kōenji didn't care about or pay attention to his Private Points.

In about half a month, they spent all 100,000 points that the school gave to each student.

In other words, Kōenji doesn't mind buying expensive things.

And that's still the case now.

"Hmm... this Sprite tastes..."

"I don't think it tastes very good. Bring me the more expensive one. This is too cheap, and the taste is completely off," said Kōenji.

"Then, sir, is 30,000 per bottle acceptable?" The staff member noted down his request.

"30,000? That's pretty cheap. Take a couple more bottles," said Kōenji.

"..." Hirata.

It should be noted that the cost of this celebration banquet was shared by everyone.

Then, budgets have been prepared for services and food and beverages.

Now, if we let Kōenji order some things that aren't in the budget... then the Private Points that everyone has to share will increase.

This will cause dissatisfaction among the classmates.

Hirata did not want to see this situation.

Quan then hurriedly went to stabilize the Kōenji.

The celebration banquet lasted for two hours, and the final cost was 6,000 points per student.

It's already two days' worth of food money.

However, if it weren't for the fact that the Sprite that Kōenji had already purchased couldn't be returned, the burden on each student would be even less.

However, from this perspective, Kōenji may have been born into a very good family.

They don't even flinch when it comes to money.

Very casual.

However, Hachiman had another meeting scheduled after the victory celebration.

The people they were meeting were also old acquaintances: Ichinose from Class B and Ryuji Kanzaki.

This time, Hachiman did not bring Kushida or Ichinose along.

Because it was Ichinose sent the message.

There was no mention of meeting with Kushida and Horikita.

As a result, he thought it was Ichinose who wanted to ask him out alone. However, as soon as Hachiman sat down at the coffee shop, he saw the door of the coffee shop be pushed open and a man and a woman walked in.

The boy is handsome, and the girl is beautiful.

This is standard equipment for students in Class B.

These two people are acquaintances.

Besides Ichinose, Kanzaki also came.

But.

"We've all seen the exam results," Kanzaki said. "Hachiman Hikigaya, thank you."

"This time, we, Class B, owe you a favor."

Kanzaki was brought along, but... it seems like she was given away for free.

Then, Hachiman looked at Ichinose.

Because Kanzaki's statement implies that he already knows it was Hachiman who gave them the exam paper.

Did you, Ichinose, leak this private matter?

Previously, Class Ichinose was approached by Nagumo, the representative of the second year, and Nagumo even tried to gain Ichinose's favor by doing something against the rules.

Ichinose and the others were also torn about whether or not to accept.

Hachiman provided assistance.

Then there's no need to get caught up in the question of whether the senior's offer was an olive branch or poison.

This alone is enough to make Ichinose owe Hachiman a favor.

And now, do we still owe it?

However, compared to Ichinose's leak of information, Hachiman felt that the leak was fake. Ichinose really wanted to do was to make Kanzaki understand that Hachiman had put in a lot of effort in this matter.

Previously, they had contacted Nagumo, but did not reveal any information about the exam paper.

However, Hachiman was willing to share information with them.

It is equivalent to being even more noble.

That's why Kanzaki felt guilty.

From this perspective, Ichinose is a kind Archangel.

But.

"Hachiman," Ichinose suddenly said as they were about to leave. "Could I take up some of your time?"

Um?

Is there something you need to talk to Ichinose about alone?

So Hachiman followed Ichinose away, but Ichinose also knew how to choose a good place.