Chapter 254

So how should I answer this?

"Sakura ..." Hachiman immediately said, "You've already worked really hard! I'm so glad."

He ultimately used this vague answer.

This was achieved through analysis.

Because if he ran poorly, Sakura wouldn't have come looking for him.

"Hmm... hmm." Sakura nodded and clasped her hands together. Then she announced that she hadn't come in last place, but rather third, a commendable result.

She was in the cannon fodder group, meaning there weren't any strong opponents. Class C, which was allied with their class, directly assigned two sacrificial pawns. Since there were eight people in one group, in a match with only six people,

Sakura really worked very hard to get third place.

That deserves praise.

This made Hachiman had been sleeping in every morning during this period, feel a little ashamed.

"Don't push yourself too hard," Hachiman added.

"Uh-huh."

Sakura felt a little relieved and then went to the competition venue because her match was not over yet.

Having learned his lesson, Hachiman went to the hurdles competition area to watch Sakura's next race.

It didn't take long.

Sakura, who was placed in the sixth group for the hurdles, made her appearance.

But this time she wasn't so lucky and only got fifth place.

However, not coming in last place means I've tried my best.

Only.

"You actually Sakura? That's outrageous!" Hachiman said, looking at the first-place winner in Sakura's group's hurdles event.

The other person had long and strong legs, and probably tied their long hair into a ponytail for ease of movement.

This is Masumi Kamuro.

Kamuro was also the one who guided Sakura during this period, and it turned out that the master and the disciple were in the same group.

It is indeed cruel.

"It's not like I'm the one who arranges the competition schedule," Kamuro complained.

"However," Kamuro said, "Is there no mineral water?"

"Mineral water?"

"Didn't you give it to Horikita and Ibuki from Class D before?" Kamuro said.

"Oh, that," Hachiman said. "We didn't prepare that much mineral water. And you didn't seem to need it much."

"..." The Kamuro.

Snort.

Kamuro curled his lip in disdain and walked away proudly.

She was speechless at this kind of clueless, straight man.

Although Kamuro wasn't interested in a straight guy Hachiman Hikigaya, she was interested in the girl who came in second place in the same group.

"Hachiman?"

"That's what the other person said."

Um?

Hachiman turned around and immediately saw a fair and clean face.

The other person had beautiful long silver hair, which she tied in a ponytail for ease of movement.

If Kamuro's single ponytail was somewhat refreshing, then this girl's single ponytail was quite stunning.

This is a familiar face from the Hachiman has run into several times: Shiina Hiyori.

Silver-white straight hair, clear pupils, and fair skin.

As a literature major, she was quite dazzling in this kind of Matoba.

"Actually, I just twisted my ankle," Hiyori Shiina said. "Could you take me to the infirmary?"

"Because the students in Class A rushed too fast."

"I wanted to do my part for the class, but it seems I've exceeded my limits," Shiina said.

Oh, I see.

Hachiman looked around and saw a girl from Class D, but she had already left.

And Shiina is still here.

And he got injured while doing it for the class.

Now that the other party has asked for help, and there is still some time before the boys' group project, Hachiman doesn't mind doing them a favor.

So I came to Shiina's side.

"So, shall I help you across?" Hachiman asked.

"Um... yes, help me... no, please carry me over." Shiina looked at Hachiman walking over, seemingly about to put his arm around her shoulder, but then she changed her mind. Perhaps she felt she was asking for too much, so she felt a little embarrassed, and her cheeks turned red.

"——" Hachiman.

Hey, hey, hey.

I was just trying to help someone, so why are you blushing?

Hachiman felt that the atmosphere would become strange if things continued like this.

However, since he had promised to help, Hachiman approached Hiyori Shiina and immediately smelled a pleasant scent.

It's probably the scent of their shampoo; it seems to be the same brand as Sakayanagi's.

Certainly.

You shouldn't be thinking nonsense right now.

Hachiman then pressed down with his left hand and pulled with his right, lifting Hiyori Shiina up in a princess carry.

"Ah!" Hiyori exclaimed at that moment.

"Don't make strange noises, or people will misunderstand," Hachiman quickly said.

"Sorry," Shiina quickly replied.

However, she placed her hands on her chest, appearing flustered, because for a literary-minded young woman like her, such contact was far too much.

So, Hachiman, recalling Horikita's cold expression, imitated it and carried Shiina away without changing his expression.

However, Shiina is really light.

And her legs are very thin.

Hachiman was experiencing the feeling of hugging a girl for the first time in his life.

Medical room.

The distance from the playground to the infirmary is not far, only five minutes.

When Hachiman arrived with Hiyori Shiina, they found the door to the infirmary open, but no one was inside.

"The infirmary staff are not here."

Hachiman placed Shiina on a bed.

"It's probably over there where the medical team is," Hachiman said. He remembered seeing the medical team the school had prepared when he entered, and the school's infirmary teacher must have been transferred there.

"So we've gone in the opposite direction."

"That's a real shame." Shiina, somewhat embarrassed. "I'm sorry to have bothered you."

"It's only been five minutes," Hachiman said. "However..."

"I don't think Shiina needs to go to the medical ward," Hachiman said. "In fact, going to the medical ward would probably just be a hassle for her."

Forehead.

Hearing this, Shiina seemed a little confused. "Hachiman, what are you talking about? I don't think I understand."

"Don't you understand?" At this moment, Hachiman took out a pair of blue-framed non-prescription glasses from his pocket and put them on.

Then, mimicking Manabu Horikita's style, he pushed up his glasses.

Looking down at Hiyori Shiina with an air of profound understanding, he said, "Shiina, you're not actually injured, are you?"

"But she wants to spend time alone with me."

"..." Hiyori.

Wow.

Doesn't Hachiman look quite good with glasses on?

Wrong.

Hachiman is terrifying.

Hiyori quickly snapped out of her reverie.

Yes.

Although Hachiman's appearance has improved, he now gives off a scary vibe.

Hiyori and Hachiman know each other; they occasionally bump into each other at the library and have recommended books to one another.

However, Shiina also knows that Hachiman is in Class C... no, he is now the Class representative of Class B.

She is someone of similar caliber to Ryuen in her class.

But now it seems that the other party's insight is much stronger than that of Ryuen.

Rather, is it really possible for you to be this strong?

How should the other classes compete?

Perhaps thinking of something sad, Shiina's expression turned somewhat downcast.

"Since Hachiman has already seen through me," Shiina slightly lowered, seemingly pondering how to deal with Hachiman.

As the other party said, she did want to be alone with him, or more accurately, to lure him away and prevent him from staying on the field.

But she really wasn't good at this kind of thing.

So, within a few seconds, he still hadn't found a reason to be alone with Hachiman.

But then I heard Hachiman say something.

"Speaking of which, Shiina, what are your expectations for the future?"

"I have 20 million points on hand. I'll use those 20 million when I graduate. At that time, no matter which class you're in, as long as you have 20 million, you can be guaranteed to graduate as Class A," Hachiman said. "And these 20 million points must be very tempting for you Shiina."

Oh.

So, what are you saying Hachiman?

20 million is certainly tempting... wait a minute.

In these two exams, Ryuen lost a large number of points to Hachiman Hikigaya.

And now Hachiman Hikigaya is offering 20 million points right off the bat... Could it be that he's trying to provoke her into betraying her class?

"Hachiman." Hiyori felt she needed to straighten out her attitude. "Although I was a little surprised to be assigned to Class C at first, I still like my current class, so I won't do anything that would be detrimental to it."

"And it's no use trying to bribe me."

"That's not what I meant." But Hachiman shook his head. "It's just an olive branch."

"If you want to graduate in Class A and have a bright future when you graduate in two years, I can offer you this 20 million yen Class Advancement fee," Hachiman said.