"But I can promise that when we graduate, I'll make a fair choice." Hachiman added as he observed the girls' expressions.
As an observer of humanity, Hachiman noticed that after Classmate Sakayanagi arrived, Ichika Amasawa and Kushida had both seemed as though they were facing a formidable enemy. Most noticeably, Ichika Amasawa, who usually acted like a little devil, now resembled a startled kitten, wary and afraid.
In other words, she thought Sakayanagi was dangerous.
But unfortunately, Hachiman's resolve remained firm.
Although marrying different girls would result in differing levels of happiness and financial circumstances in the future.
Still.
Hachiman believed every girl before him was a good person, so comparing them like that would be far too cruel.
He also believed himself to be someone who kept his promises.
So, although Classmate Sakayanagi had suddenly joined in—and was even the most appealing name on the entire list to him—it was clearly unreasonable to simply tear up his agreements with the other girls.
After all, cutting in line was still cutting in line. He had to respect the people already waiting ahead of her.
"Oh." Kushida spoke up then. "So Classmate Sakayanagi hasn't won outright yet. She has to wait with us until graduation before you make your decision?"
"That's right," Hachiman said.
Although Hachiman was speaking, the girls all seemed to be staring at Sakayanagi.
As if they were assessing just how thick Classmate Sakayanagi's skin was.
She was clearly receiving the same treatment as them, yet she acted like she had already won. Anyone who didn't know better would think she really had.
"..."
Sakayanagi maintained a polite smile.
But she had long trained her skin into an impenetrable wall of brass and iron. She was completely unfazed.
Or rather, if being shameless could drive away all the