Hirata's Mom! Can Even a Saintly Mother Lie?

"..." Karuizawa listened to his analysis. "Then how did you know I was injured?"

"You wear your swimsuit before swimming class and you don't expose your skin in front of other girls after class, right?" Hachiman said. "If it were an ordinary girl, maybe she'd gained weight, have a belly, or have some kind of acne that she doesn't want others to see. But with you, it's not that superficial. I think it might be a scar."

"That's why I asked if you'd been injured before," Hachiman said.

Is that so?

Then you're terrifying.

She was able to discover her true nature simply by observing her, and then she was able to confirm that she had been injured by the way she wore her swimsuit.

Is their observational ability really that terrifying?

Only.

If the other party is that strong, then wouldn't it be like finding a powerful patron?

After today's chaotic experience, Karuizawa suddenly felt... somewhat at ease.

In this way.

The next day.

Hachiman came to keep his appointment with Hirata.

According to Karuizawa, she sought help from Hirata because she didn't want to be bullied anymore and wanted to consolidate her current position.

She was the leader of the hot girls in her class, but she seemed to have very poor grades.

Um.

Horikita mentioned this point.

And his motor skills are also average.

Hachiman observed this for two days and also noticed it: Karuizawa had no athletic talent.

What about your other special skills?

It seems not.

If I had to say something, it would probably be the assertive demeanor of this current gyaru. Although Hachiman discovered Karuizawa's true nature through observation, he hadn't realized before this serious thought that her toughness was actually an act.

Even Kushida and Sakura didn't see through it.

That acting was really impressive.

According to her...

"I didn't want to be bullied, so... I dressed up as the people who bullied me and imitated them," Karuizawa said.

Is this what it means to finally become the person you hate the most?

Hachiman arrived at the agreed location and, while waiting for Hirata to arrive, his mind wandered.

About five minutes had passed.

"Sorry I'm a little late." Hirata arrived.

His forehead was sweaty, and his body was warm.

Judging from how busy he was, it seemed he had just been helping other classmates before arriving late. That's understandable, considering their class was originally Class D.

Various problems and troubles need to be addressed by someone.

"Actually," Hirata said, "I wanted to ask you, Hachiman, what are your thoughts on school romance?"

"Of course, I don't mean we have to actually date," Hirata said. "I hope you date Karuizawa. Karuizawa suggested a fake relationship to maintain her position, but now I think that position can be given to you. Your reputation is much greater than mine right now."

Um.

So, you're going to tell him Karuizawa's secret... So why this?

Why is it called dating?

Hachiman stood up abruptly.

Because of what Hirata said.

P. S.: My grandma passed away, and I'm devastated. I'm so sorry.

As for the update, since it didn't reach 50,000 words, yesterday's update doesn't count.

I'll redo it once I've finished these next few days.

Hmm.

Chapter 77 Hirata! Even a saint can lie?

Hachiman looked at Hirata in astonishment.

Because.

He thought Hirata wanted to tell him Karuizawa's secret, but it turned out to be a question asking him if he wanted to date Karuizawa.

Hirata then offered his own explanation.

"Karuizawa, she was severely bullied in the past and hoped to find peace in this school. Unfortunately, she ended up playing the type of person she hated the most."

"But it's also a way of surviving. I have no reason to judge it."

Hirata said, "She just approached me hoping to fake a relationship with me so that she could improve her status within the small group."

Hirata is the class's little sun, very popular, so dating him can provide a support-like effect.

Only.

This is something the other party Hirata. Why did it suddenly turn around...? Or rather, Hirata, Karuizawa actually asked you to do it in the first place, and then you transferred her to him.

If Hirata's help is needed, then a kind-hearted person like Hirata certainly won't refuse.

However, even if it's a fake relationship, it still has to be put on a show in front of everyone.

First of all, acting is not a good thing in itself. Moreover, fake relationships will increase contact between each other and increase the number of meetings.

But Hirata belongs to Hirata.

Therefore, once a fake relationship is established, it becomes very difficult to serve others.

So Hirata did this for everyone.

Hachiman quickly began to analyze the situation.

"But why me?" Hachiman asked. "I'm not very popular in class."

"Popularity..." Hirata looked at him with some surprise.

"Because, Hachiman, didn't you single out everyone during the Behavioral Guidelines Exam? So everyone thinks you're pretty amazing," Hirata said.

"..." Hachiman.

Is that so?

He didn't think it had that much attack power.

"However, I'm not highly regarded among the girls, so if they choose me..." Hachiman said.

"That doesn't matter," Hirata said. "I'll just spend more time with you and act like a close friend in front of everyone, then your reputation will improve."

Oh, I didn't know you could do that.

So, that's why.

"Wait a minute." Hachiman then looked over. "Hirata, are you deliberately trying to get me to come into contact with Karuizawa?"

"..." Hirata. "You found out."

He touched his head.

"Karuizawa has a history of being bullied, and I'm very sensitive to that kind of thing, although Karuizawa's hope is to live safely in this school."

"But I think her inner world also needs attention."

In other words, Hirata felt guilty because he failed to help his friend, who then chose to take extreme measures. This led him to see Karuizawa had a similar experience to his friend.

Then I felt compassion.

I want your help.

But does taking care of someone mean having Hachiman heal the other person's inner trauma?

And this kind of thing...

"Why would you think I'd be suited for this kind of thing?" Hachiman asked.

"It's a feeling," Hirata said. "If it were Hachiman Hikigaya, if our past had encountered Hachiman, it might have been very different."

In other words, Hirata still harbors regrets and hopes to be saved.

But he said that he and they had known each other for a long time, so perhaps their paths wouldn't have taken this route.

Is that so?

Then you overestimate him.

All he wanted was for his own world to be destroyed, so he could become the god of the new world.

"However," Hachiman said, "You're asking me to fake a relationship with her, so Kei Karuizawa probably won't agree to that."

"I haven't told her about this yet, or rather, I haven't given her an answer," Hirata said.

"However, I think there shouldn't be a problem, because Karuizawa needs someone to rely on and someone to shine, so anyone can do it."

That's going a bit too far.

But.

This is like grasping at straws; anything that can save a life is extremely important.

Only.

It seems unlikely that we'll be able to develop a relationship.

Rather, he has already given her the weapon that gives her support and glory.

That's what they say.

The next day.

Morning.

The first class was chemistry, and the teacher was a bespectacled person who seemed rather introverted.

But no matter what kind of teacher they are, they all teach the same way—

The entire lesson was delivered in the same tone, without any emotional fluctuation, and consisted entirely of reciting from the textbook. Once the bell rang, the student left without hesitation.

The same as the previous behavioral norms assessment.

Midterm exams are about to start, but the teachers haven't yet explained what the key points are and what students need to master.

Therefore, it should be quite interesting to see Kushida contact the upperclassmen.

There must be some shortcuts to passing written exams.

Only.

As an observer of humanity, Hachiman also discovered a place that was different from usual.

That's when he noticed that Karuizawa, who was sitting in front of him, would turn around and look in his direction from time to time.

Karuizawa wasn't very close; it was in the third row of the fourth column.

Hachiman was the last one on the window side.

So Karuizawa's actions, though she may have thought they were rather discreet, were actually quite extensive.

She deliberately moved the chair back, leaning her body completely against it and sitting sideways, then slightly turned her head. Although she pretended to be gazing blankly at the scenery outside the window, it was obvious to anyone with eyes that she was staring at Hachiman.

Well, of course, there aren't many discerning people who can see through it.

After all, the students who were studying hard were in the first two rows, and everyone else was doing their own thing, so they naturally wouldn't notice Karuizawa's somewhat unusual behavior.