Compared to Sakayanagi, Horikita Suzune Really Is Better Value for Money (Continued)

The last lesson was a math class that required thinking, so I digested it very quickly.

So as soon as get out of class ended, the students headed to the cafeteria to begin their culinary endeavors.

Because the class evaluation scores are retained, the monthly allowance of a little over 50,000 yuan is enough for general consumption, so students still have the freedom to choose their meals.

It's more accurate to say that only after experiencing an incredibly unpalatable free wild vegetable meal can one feel satisfied with having some points.

So naturally, it's time to consume.

But.

Hachiman did not leave.

He sat in his seat.

I confirmed it this morning. Horikita specially prepared a bento box for him.

So all he has to do is wait.

Only.

Among the students who went out to eat, a girl was talking with her companions, but when they passed the back door, her gaze suddenly drifted in this direction.

And this girl is Kei Karuizawa, who has a beautiful blonde ponytail.

Hey Karuizawa, what are you looking at here for?

When they first met Karuizawa, Karuizawa would look back during class, but after Hachiman sent her a message telling her not to do that, she obeyed his orders.

Only.

During class today, she looked back several times.

However, most of the students were like this, so it wasn't anything strange.

But now we don't need to keep an eye on it anymore.

"Benefit--"

She was quickly called away by her companions.

Hachiman stayed in the classroom.

Finally, all the other students left.

Hachiman and Suzune Horikita remained.

But.

Two minutes had passed, and Suzune Horikita, who was sitting next to her, had not said a word.

Her gaze was somewhat unsteady, seemingly fixed on his side, and she bit her lip.

For Horikita, her relationship with her only brother was always like that. Although she could eat the food she cooked as long as she paid for the ingredients, this was probably the first time she had ever made a bento for someone else.

She had no experience in how to invite the other party.

Fortunately Hachiman is an observer of humanity.

They realized this.

"Then I'll go to the cafeteria too—"

Finally, Hachiman Hikigaya couldn't hold back any longer. He pretended to get up and even moved his chair, making a deliberate, even blatant, noise. He was deliberately creating a step for Horikita.

Give her a chance to start a conversation.

And doing this takes one or two seconds, probably around the sixth second.

When Hachiman felt that his actions were already explicit enough.

"Could it take just a little bit of your time?"

Suzune Horikita finally spoke.

See?

Suzune Horikita has very little experience in making friends.

So even if she was given the opportunity to try extending an invitation, look at what she said.

"Could it be a little bit of your time?"

Such politeness.

Such politeness was fleeting, and she seemed quite troubled.

Instead of placing her hands on the table, she rested them on her lap, appearing very nervous. "You didn't bring rice balls today, did you?"

Isn't that obvious?

Haven't you seen it many times? He tried staring at her with a rice ball from the convenience store many times, but she ignored him every time.

Then the conclusion was drawn that Suzune Horikita is a genuine straightforward woman.

"Hmm..." Horikita has made progress, so Hachiman went along with her.

"Well, just rice balls would be a bit monotonous," Horikita said.

But you could tell she was forcing herself. "And then, didn't you say yesterday you wanted to have lunch with your friends?"

Um.

Hachiman nodded.

"That's what I said, and I'll also pay for the ingredients."

Hearing this, Horikita seemed much relieved, and said, "I said—"

She suddenly pulled a small package out of the cupboard. "I did make a bento box."

"..."

Um.

It's finally out.

I discovered it in the morning; she had been hiding it.

It's finally out now.

It was really not easy; it wasn't easy to trick her into handing over the lunchbox.

Hachiman now understands somewhat why Manabu Horikita -Horikita's brother was willing to pay 1 million points to teach his sister that one night.

Because.

His personality makes him really difficult to get along with, and he also has a hard time making friends.

So, Manabu Horikita is actually quite determined to cling to him. At least, he hopes his sister will change.

Otherwise, it would be too agonizing.

Ah.

My dirty brother.

Despite saying that, Hachiman Hikigaya's impression of Manabu Horikita actually improved.

Of course, Hachiman doesn't want Komachi to encounter someone like Suzune Horikita.

But.

Horikita has now taken out his bento box.

Hachiman Hikigaya thought he might be able to lighten the mood.

Then.

"Hmm..." Hachiman nodded. "Then you eat it."

"...ha?"

Suzune Horikita suddenly looked up. "Hachiman Hikigaya, are you serious?"

Of course not.

If he were truly serious, he wouldn't have stayed in the classroom after class; he would have gone straight to the cafeteria on the third floor.

During the second period, Classmate Sakayanagi sent me a message saying that I could treat everyone again today.

But he didn't go.

Now, Hachiman noticed that Horikita looked like she was about to cry, so he quickly said, "I'm sorry, I thought about it carefully and thought it was unlikely, but this is a bento made for me after all."

"... It wasn't intentional at all."

Suzune Horikita seemed relieved. "It's just something you said you wanted to eat yesterday."

So Hachiman took the bento box to his own table.

From unwrapping the packaging to opening the lid.

Although the best time to eat it has passed, you can still tell from its color and appearance that it is a bento box made by a girl.

Horikita's gaze never diminished.

I guess they really care and hope to get a satisfactory answer.

So.

Even if it doesn't taste good, please don't hurt it.

That's roughly it.

Hachiman is quite gentlemanly. For example, he might even say that a very dark, burnt cookie is delicious.

"Although there is little meat and oil, it looks pretty good."

He said.

However, when he picked it up with his chopsticks, he noticed that Suzune Horikita was still watching him. It seemed that he wouldn't feel at ease until he gave her a definite answer, so Hachiman said, "Hmm... it's pretty good."

Suddenly, I realized that appreciating Horikita's cooking wasn't such an easy thing after all.

"You haven't eaten yet."

"..." Horikita, can't you understand people's hearts?

Hachiman picked up a piece of fried tofu fish with his chopsticks and took a bite.

Horikita usually eats lunch without any expression.

However, judging from its appearance and scent, it should be quite good.

"Mmm... it's pretty good." And the moment you take a bite, that instant feeling of satisfaction comes through.

He wasn't a picky person, but he was still satisfied. All I can say is that Suzune Horikita really has excellent cooking skills.

This skill might be even better than his.

Hachiman aspires to be a stay-at-home dad after graduation, develops a stronger liking for Horikita.

"Is that so... Considering that Hachiman Hikigaya usually prefers strong flavors, I made it a bit saltier." Horikita seemed relieved.

Forehead.

Horikita, making the food salty is a way to deal with your mother-in-law, can you please not use it to deal with him?

Despite inwardly complaining, Hachiman still expressed his gratitude.

"There's still tea, would you like some?"

Then Horikita took out a thermos. The lid could be detached.

So I poured the tea from the bottle directly into the lid.

Then take it in your hand.

Isn't this the lid she usually uses? Suzune Horikita, do you know what terrible thing you're doing?

The term "indirect kiss" immediately came to mind.

No, no, no.

You can't think like that.