Hachiman: Why do you say that?
Ichika Amasawa: Based on what I know about you, senpai. Although you gave me the glasses, seemingly to make me hide, I think you're a thorough person, so you must have already thought of a foolproof plan.
"..." Hachiman.
Then she really did understand him well.
So Hachiman told Ichika that he had already linked her to the Sakayanagi family and secured their protection for her.
Sometimes, Hachiman Hikigaya even wondered whether he should just give in to Ichika Amasawa.
There were too many possible choices, though. It seemed like any of the girls would do.
So his feelings were often complicated.
The next day.
Wednesday, a school day. The students attended class as usual.
However, some students were still immersed in yesterday's parent-teacher conferences. Some had gotten too carried away, but the homeroom meeting held by their teacher quickly poured cold water over them.
"First, congratulations on safely making it through another month."
After arriving in class, Sakagami-sensei gave a summary. "There was no special exam this month, so you can rest easy."
Then—
"There is one more thing to note. Horikita, the effect of your class transfer ticket expires at the end of this month. Starting next month, you will have to return to Class D. It has only been half a year, but it is regrettable. You may not be able to witness the glory of our charge toward Class A with us." Sakagami-sensei said.
He truly did find it regrettable. If Horikita returned to Class D, did that mean Class D's strength would improve as well?
Meanwhile, the class would be losing someone with Class A-level academic ability.
What a pity. What a pity.
"I will choose to return to Class D." Suzune Horikita stood and said.
That sounded