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The first thing she saw was a boy wearing glasses, not ostentatious, but appearing reliable.
That's right.
He gave a strong sense of security.
No wonder Kamuro took a picture.
Yes.
This kind of boy looks like he wouldn't lose to Hashimoto, and Hashimoto gives off a playboy vibe, whereas this one makes people feel at ease.
However.
"This is not a good thing." Sakayanagi said.
While Kamuro was confused, Sakayanagi already explained herself,
"If Hikigaya becomes handsome, he might fall in love, and the Class competition and other things I wanted to fill the boring School life with might just end."
"So I hope he remains single while he's in School."
Eh!
I didn't expect you to be like that, Sakayanagi.
Are you really so eager for Class competition? You clearly didn't care about it at all at first.
But this also benefits Kamuro.
Because she is also a student of Class A, if Sakayanagi Arisu is willing to get serious and add some points to the Class, then for her, it is naturally to ride the big ship of Class A and soar.
Although she had no expectations for the future, at least she had a university she wanted to attend.
"However, Hikigaya went to the electronics store with the girls, and what exactly happened there?" Sakayanagi Arisu continued to ask.
Oh.
I see.
So your focus is very strange.
Weren't you just focused on the Class competition?
So Kamuro had no choice but to tell Sakayanagi the whole story of what happened today.
...
And early the next morning.
Hikigaya stretched and headed to the School building.
Sakura's matter was over, but there was still a small unknown: the store clerk was indeed a pervert, so why was he fixated on Sakura?
And this question was quickly answered.
The reason was that students' surnames were posted on the shoe lockers on the Floor of the School building.
He opened his shoe locker, which had Hikigaya written on it.
What he saw was a large pile of white papers.
Although he didn't open them completely.
But.
[Shizuku-chan, I'm your fan]
[I love you!]
[You came to this School to see me, right!]
[I love you so much! This must be our destiny!]
[See you, see you, I definitely will see you!]
Similar notes almost filled the shoe locker.
So it was really like this?
Sakura is a gravure idol, and she didn't know the clerk, but the clerk was newly hired, so it's possible he was a fan of Sakura.
The result of such a fan... is truly terrifying.
So, Hachiman threw away the trash.
At the same time, he began to consider that this fan was a peeping pervert and a fanatic, and he recognized Sakura, so he would definitely continue to harass her in the future.
And this time it was because Hachiman gave the other party Sakura's fake surname, so the other party got the shoe locker wrong.
But as long as she stayed at School, the other party might also go to the Floor dormitory to stake out.
If anything bad happened, it would be over.
So, something had to be done.
Hachiman felt that he might have to go to Kamuro, get the SD card that the clerk used to take candid photos, and with the SD card as evidence, then report it.
Perhaps it would work.
Just as he was thinking this.
Beep!
Hachiman found that his phone's email had received a message, and he had already seen the sender's number once.
It was an unknown number, but he had received a message from the School when Chabashira-sensei helped him exchange points for cash last time.
And now the number was still the same.
In other words, this message was also from the School.
However, the content of the message was...
[Thank you, Hikigaya, for the SD card data you provided. After investigation, it has been confirmed that the electronics store clerk's conduct was improper. Special personnel have been arranged to repatriate him. Thank you for your contribution to cleaning up the campus.
A special expenditure of 30,000 private points will be given as a reward, and your Class will receive a Class evaluation score of +3.
We also hope you have a good living environment.
Sincerely.]
Uh.
SD card, this refers to the one Kamuro took, right?
In other words, did Kamuro already report it? And under his name?
But... this doesn't seem like the kind of initiative Kamuro would have.
She's the type of person who acts on orders.
In other words.
Hey!
Sakayanagi, are you that strong?
And Hachiman also checked his student ID.
His account had indeed received 30,000 private points.
Thus.
In that case, Hachiman would have to meet Sakayanagi Arisu during lunch break.
To be precise, he would have to treat her to a meal.
...
Third Floor cafeteria.
Today's lunch break, Hachiman was not with Horikita.
Although the rice balls weren't bad, it was definitely best when someone else was paying.
But now he would probably have to pay.
When Hachiman arrived at the private room on the Third Floor, there was no one inside yet, but this private room was reserved long-term by Sakayanagi Arisu, specifically for her use.
It was genuine rich and willful behavior.
Hachiman didn't wait long, about five or six minutes later, Sakayanagi Arisu came in, holding her cane.
"Oh my..."
The cute girl's voice rang out. "I don't recall inviting anyone else to my private room."
"I'm here about the SD card from yesterday." Hachiman said.
"Is that so?" Sakayanagi seemed to instantly lose interest.
Does she not want to talk about serious matters?
Sakayanagi was followed by Kamuro Masumi.
Only Kamuro, who was behind Sakayanagi, understood that the reason for Sakayanagi Arisu's disappointment was not because the other party wanted to talk about serious matters, but simply because the current Hikigaya was not wearing glasses.
I mean, didn't you buy plain glasses yesterday? Why aren't you wearing them?
Wear them.
And the above was Kamuro's grumbling, but she was certain that Sakayanagi Arisu was completely convinced that Hikigaya Hachiman would come here at noon today.
Rather, she was the one who orchestrated it.
Because she said this yesterday.
"If the SD card were reported in Hikigaya's name, how would he react?"
"First, he would definitely come to my private room during lunch break." Sakayanagi Arisu said.
Then she also said,
"Don't be displeased, thinking I gave the credit for the report to Hikigaya and ignored Kamuro?"
"No, in fact, Kamuro, you cannot be the one to make this report."
Is that so?
Indeed.
If Kamuro reported it, you might be suspected of how you got the SD card, which could expose the fact that you are the thief, Masumi.
And this was something Kamuro herself had covered up well, only to stumble at Sakayanagi Arisu's hands.
So, once suspected of stealing, even if it's for a good cause, it could still affect the Class.
But if it were Hikigaya Hachiman rom Class D, it would be different.
Most people pay very little attention to Class D.
And two days ago, Hikigaya from Class D broke a camera and was announced to the entire School.
So, apart from a few people who understood why he did that, most probably considered him a troublemaker and an inconsiderate student.
This way, the fact that Kamuro stole the SD card could be hidden.
And if the employee was disciplined or even expelled from the School, there would be even less evidence left.
This was killing three birds with one stone.
One of those stones was now, deliberately giving the credit to Hikigaya, so he would definitely come knocking.
Then.
Kamuro noticed Sakayanagi Arisu's blatant disappointment.
So, it was as expected.
She spoke so grandiosely, but in the end, she just wanted to see Hikigaya wearing glasses, didn't she?
Damn Sakayanagi.
Thus, probably feeling offended, Kamuro ignored Sakayanagi.
She sat alone in the corner of the private room, quietly eating her meal.
ā¦
"What an unexpected scene." Sakayanagi Arisu understood Hachiman's purpose.
After the SD card was reported, Hikigaya received a reward of 30,000 point from the School, along with a 3-point bonus to the Class evaluation score.
And because of the point reward and Class evaluation score bonus, Hikigaya hoped to treat her as a way to appease her.
After all, it was a reward she had provided.
At the same time, he also offered a suggestion.
That is, since this report resulted in a point reward and a bonus to the Class evaluation score, could they perhaps gain more points from this angle?
For example, by observing School staff, Shopping Street employees, and various factors that might be detrimental to students or the School, and so on.
"Then you all do your best." Sakayanagi Arisu said.
Her Class did not need to strive for these meager points.
Rather, having Class A students specifically look for these loopholes would be overkill.
However, Hachiman didn't take this point-gaining method to heart either.
Because the reward was too small.
Reporting one person leaving the School resulted in a 3-point reward.
But deductions could be 10 points at a time.
However, since it was a method to gain points, he shared it in the group.
He stated that he accidentally discovered a staff member at the electronics store engaging in peeping, and after reporting it, the staff member was sent back.
The reporter could also receive a point reward and a small bonus to the Class evaluation score.
It wasn't for the bonus points or rewards.
Rather, it was to preventā¦ some students in the Class, due to adolescent urges, and with the Class full of cute girls, from trying to install cameras in the girls' changing room during holidays or swimming lessons.
Such things might not happen in other classes, but in his Classā¦ well, it was uncertain, and if such a thing were exposed, what awaited them would likely be expulsion or a massive deduction in Class evaluation points.
At the same time, the girls in the Class would also turn against them, causing discord in the Class.
This was also why Hachiman said he could only provoke Class A once.
Because many students are actually not capable of holding a position in Class A.
So now, it was a matter of preparing for a rainy day.
"However."
Sakayanagi then said, "Speaking of Class competition, Hikigaya, you declared to me before, didn't you?"
"Mm." There was nothing to say about that.
Hachiman had the ambition to provoke Class A once.
This was for money.
And the methods used, in the current code of conduct, and the detailed information about this School, all came from Sakayanagi Arisu.
It was even because he directly announced the Class evaluation points, thus interfering with Class A's advantage.
Because Class B didn't know the School's rules, they kept losing points, while Class A, losing only 4 points in 6 days, could steadily maintain their lead.
"I didn't give you an answer at the time." Sakayanagi Arisu said.
"But now, I accept your declaration."
"However."
She paused.
"Please also correct your attitude and focus all your attention and energy on the Class competition."
"Although you've been playing with girls recently and fully enjoying School life, it's not good to have no vigilance at all."
"Then if we win against you all, we won't have any interest either." Sakayanagi Arisu said.
In other words, the students of Class A had already begun to think aboutā¦ hoping other classes would lose more points in this code of conduct.
So.
Apart from investigating his own Class's students and looking for usable soldiers.
Hachiman also needed to make another preparation.
That isā¦ to ally with First Year Class B.
Only by graduating from the School as Class A in the Third Year can one receive the School's promise of free and exemption from entrance exams to the desired university, or obtain a recommendation letter from the School to their desired position.
Only one Class receives the reward, but initially, four classes were admitted.
So, it was natural for Class competition and Class rivalry to arise.
"So we need to ally with other classes?"
After returning from Sakayanagi, Hachiman found Horikita.
Mm.
Although he had received help from Yosuke and Kushida for promotion, and Sakura no longer considered him a bad person, Hachiman would still choose to consult with Suzune.
Because neither Yosuke nor Kushida would assist when you had a need, rather than having the determination to get promoted themselves.
Therefore, Hachiman trusted Horikita Suzune more than them.
After all, Horikita-san's determination to get promoted was also very strong.
She hoped to bring some prestige to her brother, who was the Student Council president.
So, the probability of her actively working was very high.
"Given the current situation, our Class's overall strength is very weak, so finding a helper is quite important." Hachiman said.
A helper, huh.
Horikita noticed Hachiman's choice of words.
However, she couldn't deny it.
In the Class evaluation points announced the day before yesterday.
Even though everyone started with 1000 points.
The results were like this:
First Year Class A: 996 points
First Year Class B: 834 points
First Year Class C: 611 points
First Year Class D: 480 points
Moreover, Class A only lost 4 points in 6 days and had already obtained the School's rules in advance, making them a very formidable enemy.
It was hard to imagine Class D going it alone.
At the same time, if an alliance could be formed, the Class competition would feel more legitimate.
However, the immediate issue was choosing an alliance partner.
Hachiman and his Class were Class D, and Class A was the target, so they couldn't choose them.
That left only Class C or Class B as options.
"If we choose Class C, since our point values are similar, we could try to stick together."
"But I suggest choosing Class B." Hachiman said.
"You've already obtained information on Class B in advance?"
"No." Hachiman shook his head.
"It's just that Class B's overall standard is higher, and compared to sticking together, our Class needs help more."
Help, huh.
"For example, if there's a written exam, although your grades are good, and there might be a few academically strong students in the Class, wouldn't you feel short-handed if you had to teach them?" Hachiman said.
"But if we ally with Class B, they have more academic elites in their Class, and we can borrow some for guidance."
"ā¦"
In other words, he had considered this point.
Class D had many poor students.
If there were a written exam, it would indeed be very troublesome.
And with so many fewer students in the upper grades, it's clear that many students must have fallen behind in repeated exams.
However.
"Why would they fail? They could have mastered it by just listening carefully in Class."
"I've never failed." Horikita Suzune said.
ā¦"
Hachiman's expression instantly turned to ā®(āÆā½ā°)ā.
Alright.
Horikita, who always studies hard, please don't speak.
Because he came to Horikita's dorm, he found her schedule pasted on the wall.
In it, she studied for 10 hours every day.
She was both diligent and had good grades.
However.
If the academic elites in his Class said these things to the students with poor grades but strong self-esteem, they would definitely not accept it.