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"So, your Class signed such terms?"
The sweet voice of a cute girl came.
This was a private room on the third floor of the cafeteria.
Hachiman had been invited by a silver-haired girl
To be precise, her dog, Kamuro, was waiting in the hallway outside his classroom.
Then, after finding him alone, she directly brought him over.
However, Hachiman also gave the other party a piece of news.
His Class D of Grade 1 was ready to continue the exam.
In other words, by signing an agreement, both rewards and punishments were implemented to ensure discipline.
The behavior standard assessment was not about testing students' intelligence or academic ability.
It assessed students' self-discipline.
So, as long as self-discipline could be ensured, no more deductions would be made.
Perhaps they could achieve what students in Class A did.
But would the students really abide by it?
After all, those were students from Class D.
However, being able to sit down and sign this agreement also showed that the students of Class D had a certain resolve.
Therefore, even discovering this resolve among Class D students was surprising.
After all, 500 point in 5 daysâthis deduction ability even surprised previous upperclassmen.
And you actually want to challenge deducting less than 80 point in 25 days?
Although the content of the assessment was almost what an excellent student should do, it wasn't about doing exercises or being forced to answer questions in Class.
However, if all 40 students were individuals who could incur deductions, very strong discipline would be required.
"This is indeed a constructive agreement." Sakayanagi Arisu said.
"But I'm very curious."
"Are the students in your Class that easy to manipulate?"
Of course, they weren't easy to manipulate.
From Horikita, Hachiman, to Kouenji, and Hirata, almost all four of them consecutively exploded in order to reach this agreement.
It made one feel like a gathering of heroes, but in reality, it was a chaotic meeting.
Because other Class would not have such problems.
For example, Class A had already managed to deduct only 4 point in 6 days, and Class B probably also reflected and felt that they could no longer relax.
So the atmosphere in other Class was much better.
Unlike Class D, where just trying to save some Class evaluation point turned into a war.
"It's difficult to achieve this through simple conversation, so I chose this method." Hachiman said.
He then picked up his phone and showed the screen to Sakayanagi Arisu.
It was the school forum interface.
"Which cafeteria window's free meal is the worst?" by Hikigaya Hachiman.
Clicking on it, one would find replies from upperclassmen.
They indicated that one should absolutely avoid Window 3, as the free meal there today was terrible.
"My classmates and I went to Window 3, got the free meal, and then brought it to the Class." Hachiman said.
"Everyone got a portion. And everyone thought it was unbelievably bad. If we had to eat that every day, we'd go crazy."
"If there are no points, the school also provides emergency rations, but the taste is very bad."
"Even the food is cold."
"Although there's the option to buy a microwave and heat it up, for those who truly have no points, a microwave is unaffordable."
"I directly let them experience such a meal themselves, and then everyone became disciplined."
"After all, suffering for one month now is easier than potentially suffering for three years." Hachiman said.
"Oh." Sakayanagi Arisu understood.
So that was why he invited her over, and he just watched her eat.
She had thought he had developed some strange habit, but it turned out he had already eaten.
Because Class D's dinner today was a free wild vegetable set meal.
When acquiring information about this school, Sakayanagi Arisu also knew about the free relief program, just like Katsuragi had even specifically gone to taste it.
But Sakayanagi didn't even glance at it.
After all, with her privileged family background and her enrollment as a Class A student, it was impossible for her to fall to that level.
However, occasionally browsing the school forum, she would find that upperclassmen from the lower Classes had even developed methods for these things.
Like pooling money to buy a microwave, or if the food wasn't salty enough, buying salt from a convenience store themselves.
If the food was too salty, they would rinse it with water to reduce the saltiness.
These were all small life tips.
...
"Um..."
"Is Hikigaya-kun here?"
At that moment, a golden-haired young man appeared at the door of the private room.
His golden hair had a faint hint of green.
But his whole demeanor gave off the impression of a very sunny handsome young man.
And this was the sun-like figure of Class D, Hirata.
"This is my classmate, his name is Hirata Yo..." Hachiman was about to introduce him.
"That won't be necessary." Sakayanagi directly refused.
As a representative of Class A, a mere Class D student would not attract her attention.
Rather, if it weren't for Kushida, and Hikigaya's own performance at the time of enrollment, she might not have interacted with him.
However.
Undeniably, due to her physical condition, she had always been absent from school, so her heart had always yearned for school life.
At first, she had too high expectations for this school, so after discovering the true nature of the school and being in the pressure-free Class A from the beginning,
Sakayanagi's interest waned.
But now, because of Hikigaya, even the Class competition that she initially had no interest in had become slightly engaging.
She was somewhat curious how Hikigaya intended to use such a disorganized Class as a weapon.
And he had even declared war on her.
She wanted to see how far he could go.
But.
At least, she would not be defeated.
Despite her sweet and cute appearance, Sakayanagi Arisu was now full of offensive power.
...
And Hirata, who hadn't been introduced, had already stepped forward on his own.
"Could you lend me Hikigaya for a moment?" Hirata said.
As someone with high intelligence and emotional intelligence, Hirata appeared very polite upon seeing Hachiman with a girl from another Class.
But this politeness was misplaced.
"Please feel free." Sakayanagi Arisu said.
"But please don't misunderstand, after all, Hikigaya and I are not close."
Then, presumably having finished her meal, she appeared quite elegant, directly grasping her cane and leaving.
And Kamuro Masumi, who had been staying by her side, reluctantly followed suit.
Only, Kamuro's gaze lingered on Sakayanagi's back.
Because she somewhat wanted to refute what Sakayanagi had just said.
Were Sakayanagi and Hikigaya truly not close?
You were just complaining that Hikigaya even made you split the bill for meals and even the private room, but you didn't ask him for money for the mango sago you just gave him.
Also, boys are really scary, making a girl pay, don't you feel embarrassed?
...
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, Holy Mother 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?
"âŠ"
Kushida was pondering the differences.
(A/N: She's so obsessed đ)
...
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.
"If you know the enemy and know yourself, you need not fear the result of a hundred battles" - By Sun Tzu, from his work The Art of War.
And for students in Class D, besides those who couldn't be helped, there were also problem children with extremely high deviation values.
Currently, 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.
"âŠ" 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.
...