Because Sakayanagi left, but the private room was still available, Hirata sat down.
This created some pressure.
When sitting opposite Sakayanagi, Hachiman didn't feel anything strange.
He even thought she looked quite cute while eating.
But.
What were two boys doing together in a private room?
It just felt very wrong.
"Hikigaya."
But Hirata's gaze looked directly at him.
Hmm.
Hirata had actively helped him today, preventing Hachiman from being surrounded by the idiotic classmates in the Class, and Hachiman still remembered this favor.
"You and Horikita hope to be promoted to Class A, right?" Hirata said after sitting down.
Good.
This person, like Kouenji, saw through the reason why Hachiman and Horikita were trying to get the classmates to save this month's Class evaluation points.
It was for promotion to Class A.
Only.
"I also hope to be promoted to Class A with everyone, so if I can help, I will definitely assist," Hirata said. "And for discussions like today's, I hope you can inform me beforehand."
"And I will try my best to cooperate with you," Hirata said.
Hirata's statement was reasonable, and he was also very smart, understanding the positions of some classmates in the Class, so a discussion method like today's criticism session would be better replaced by a peaceful performance.
"So, Hirata also hopes to climb up, and his goal is to graduate from Class A?" Hachiman asked.
"Yes," Hirata nodded. "Coming to this school and meeting everyone is fate, and although it's regrettable to be assigned to Class D, if I can progress together with everyone, I think that would also be a good experience."
It should be said that he truly lived up to his nickname, Hirata, displaying a gentleness and warmth that made him seem to sparkle.
But is that your true thought?
Hachiman thought to himself.
He felt that Hirata was lying.
Because, being promoted to Class A, while seemingly glorious for one's own growth, it's probably about being with his classmates that is his true desire.
In fact, when Hirata actively stood up and interrupted Horikita's attempt to defuse the situation, Hachiman had already noticed.
Hirata didn't specifically stand up for him, but for any classmate.
Just like when Kouenji was singled out, Hirata also strongly defended Kouenji Rokusuke.
So, Hirata, you want to protect all of your classmates.
No matter who.
And this state is clearly not normal, so, Hirata, your danger is no less than Kushida's.
However, as long as he doesn't touch the other party's bottom line, Hirata can be used as an assistant.
Hachiman had originally intended to use Horikita Suzune, but although he was interrupted by Hirata today, the fact proved that in the Class, Hirata's popularity and ability to manipulate Class opinion were quite excellent.
So, after a slight thought.
"This was my oversight," Hachiman said. "My goal is indeed Class A, so can Hirata help me?"
Hachiman extended an invitation to Hirata.
"Hehe..."
Hirata seemed surprised for a moment, then smiled and said, "My pleasure."
The two shook hands.
...
Meanwhile, on the way back to the dormitory.
Horikita Suzune was like a lone wolf, always alone.
Only now, a golden-haired Little Angel followed behind her.
This was Kushida Kikyo.
During her self-introduction, she had expressed her wish to become friends with all her classmates and spend meaningful school time together.
"Could you please not bother me?" Horikita Suzune said.
"..." Kushida.
Yes, indeed.
Today was another day of hitting a wall with Horikita Suzune.
And Horikita Suzune, didn't you ask her to spread rumors before and try to get along with her?
And then you're like this after using her?
So, Horikita Suzune, do you even know her dark past, and yet you're still so unyielding?
Kushida decided to retreat for today.
Only.
As she habitually annoyed Horikita and was scolded, having to retreat, she picked up her phone.
"Eh..."
She let out a surprised sound.
Then she said to Horikita Suzune, who was about to leave, "Hikigaya and Hirata are actually in a private room on the third floor."
"That's truly a rare combination," Kushida said.
"Oh."
But Horikita was very cold.
Then she walked straight ahead.
This left Kushida with no choice but to stop and watch her.
Horikita Suzune was still as cold as ice.
Kushida had thought that Horikita and Hikigaya had a good relationship, but now it seemed that Hikigaya, like her, was being used as a tool by Horikita Suzune.
Horikita Suzune was truly an excessive person.
Kushida thought to herself.
However, her brow furrowed slightly.
Because.
Hirata's effectiveness was similar to hers; both were like the glue of the Class, the type who enthusiastically helped others.
However.
Since their roles were consistent, it was surprising that Hikigaya didn't come to her, but instead chose to find Hirata.
Kushida wanted to be friends with her classmates.
Currently, progress with Horikita Suzune was minimal, and as for Hikigaya, his standards were high; he wanted true friends, and such friends were almost impossible to find.
Therefore, Hikigaya was also a very difficult target to conquer.
As a result, after she left him alone for a bit, he went to find Hirata, who was similar to her, didn't he?
"…"
Kushida was pondering the differences.
...
Meanwhile, on the other side.
Hirata, as a partner for promotion to Class A, also played his part.
His suggestion was to build up the team before aiming for Class A.
This was a very pertinent suggestion; knowing oneself and one's enemy ensures victory in every battle.
And for students in Class D, besides those who couldn't be helped, there were also problem children with extremely high deviation values.
Currently, Horikita Suzune, Hirata, and Kushida were known.
Were there any others who could assist?
"So the person you're recommending is Sakura Airi?" Hachiman asked.
"I think it's better to start with someone you want to get close to," Hirata said.
?
Hachiman was puzzled.
"Hikigaya always watches Sakura, doesn't he? She even uses a book to block herself," Hirata said.
"…" Hachiman.
That was truly a misunderstanding.
By the way, had he been that obvious in his usual behavior?
Kushida said so, and Hirata also said so.
Hachiman decided to reflect on himself.
However, Hachiman also knew that this school arranged special exams every month, and to advance to Class A, the most important thing was the Class evaluation point, which could only be obtained by flexibly responding to each special exam.
And even if the Class evaluation point of 400 could be retained this month, there was still a gap with other classes.
So, he had to be prepared for several battles.
Therefore, gathering information about classmates and then preparing to devise a battle plan was also necessary.
However, how should he approach Sakura?
Because she seemed to be quite afraid of him.
Until Hachiman found a camera.
On-shelf remarks, 40,000 words burst update
Originally, it was because 49 was delayed, so I pushed myself.
Only then did I realize that becoming an author was so terrifying; one had to write 20,000 words a day. My worldview was refreshed.
Let's not talk about these; let's get to something practical.
It will be put on shelves tomorrow, Friday, at 5 PM.
It's a little late because I'll be frantically typing. Waaah.
At that time, there will be 8000x5 updates.
That's 40,000 words. I hope everyone doesn't ditch me.
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Current data: Monthly tickets: 652, Recommendation tickets: 8402, Blades: 406
For every 100 monthly tickets, an additional 2000 words will be added upon release.
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Calculated, a total of 40,000 words. A massive update of 40,000 words, see you tomorrow at 5 PM.
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