Chapter 002 Class 1-D
The old woman thanked him, then her walking stabilized, and she swiftly occupied Hikigaya Hachiman's original seat.
Hikigaya Hachiman, despite doing a good deed, did not earn anyone's goodwill. Instead, he was met with looks reserved for an idiot.
This was normal.
Since the negotiation between the busty short-haired girl and the blonde young master had already gone on for a few minutes, truly good people would have given up their seats long ago. Waiting until now to yield the seat clearly showed that he was putting on an act to pretend to be a good person!
In reality, Hikigaya Hachiman thought the same. He had no intention of giving up his seat to the "energetic elderly person"; he simply did it to avoid a certain "dangerous creature."
"Um, thank you very much just now."
The busty short-haired girl approached him proactively.
"No, I was just sitting too long and felt a little car sick, so I wanted to stand for a bit."
Hikigaya Hachiman casually brushed her off.
"Are you alright?
Do you need me to help support you?"
The busty short-haired girl blinked her large eyes, performing a display of concern once more.
"No need."
Hikigaya Hachiman quickly dodged the hand she was trying to grab him with.
What a joke!
Didn't she see the hostile glances from the surrounding boys?
Especially those two "not-so-smart-looking" guys from before; their faces were now filled with jealousy, and they looked like they wanted to swallow him whole!
Such misfortune...
His dead fish eyes looked out the window.
The bus drove over a cross-sea bridge, and a large artificial island came into view.
The school gate, decorated with marble pillars, looked exceptionally grand.
Hikigaya Hachiman raised an eyebrow, his suspicion growing that this high school called Advanced Nurturing was not right!
The bus arrived at the school entrance.
Passengers got off one after another, and the students let out excited cheers.
'Will I be staying in this school for three years starting today?'
Hikigaya Hachiman's back was slightly hunched, his whole body exuding an air of decay, and his dead fish eyes grew even deeper.
Seriously?
Not being able to see his cute sister for three years was more painful than pain's "How many floors did I have to carry that bag of rice?"
Should I just commit some minor crime and get sent to prison? Then my sister could visit...
Hikigaya seriously weighed the pros and cons.
"To be so demoralized on the first day of school, I really don't know how the interviewer let you pass."
The cold black-haired girl was sharp-tongued right away, very aggressive.
"Yeah, I think so too."
Hikigaya Hachiman nodded in agreement.
To resist his parents' disregard for his personal wishes and their unauthorized filling out of the application, Hikigaya Hachiman deliberately gave passive answers during the interview.
For example, when asked about his expectations for the school and his future dreams.
Hikigaya Hachiman spoke casually, claiming he highly anticipated the high-quality women at the school, and simultaneously revealed his dream was to be a househusband, hoping to find his future wife at school...
He still remembered the interviewer's disgusted expression.
Hikigaya Hachiman thought he was definitely safe.
Ninety-nine percent chance he would be rejected by Advanced Nurturing!
Hikigaya Hachiman didn't care for this strange school at all.
His middle school grades were decent anyway; wouldn't attending Sōbu High nearby be much better?
Maybe he could even find his "genuine thing"...
Although the probability was low, what if it happened?
However, what he never expected was that he was accepted!
To pass with such a terrible interview...
Could it be that the school did it on purpose?
Like, to increase biodiversity, they specifically recruit eccentric students to simulate society...
"Speaking of which, what did you mean by glancing at me on the bus?"
The cold black-haired girl's words pulled Hikigaya Hachiman's thoughts back.
If you hadn't been watching me, how would you have known I was watching you?
That was the logic, but Hikigaya Hachiman didn't want to argue with her, so he gave the most yielding reply: "If you feel offended, I apologize."
"That's not what I meant..."
Hikigaya Hachiman's low stance prevented the black-haired girl's sharp tongue from being effective.
"Why did you give up your seat to that old person just now?"
Another inexplicable question.
"With all due respect, I could tell that you never intended to give up your seat from beginning to end, so what was your reason..."
"And what was your reason?"
Hikigaya Hachiman didn't have the habit of answering questions truthfully.
"I didn't give up my seat because I hold a conviction."
The cold black-haired girl said righteously.
That sounded even more heartless.
But Hikigaya Hachiman was surprisingly able to understand her inner thoughts.
[What is evil? Everything that proceeds from weakness is evil.]
This is a famous quote from The Anti-Christ.
Nietzsche redefined "evil" as the lack of vitality, emphasizing that morality should serve the elevation of life, not its repression.
"And judging by the outcome, I was correct."
The cold black-haired girl was referring to the fact that the old woman walked quickly and clearly did not need help.
"Sorry, I don't understand what you're saying."
Hikigaya Hachiman didn't want to discuss philosophy with her, feeling it would lead to unnecessary entanglement: "Is there a possibility that I just happened to want to stand up?"
The cold black-haired girl paused, seemingly not expecting such an answer. She murmured softly with pursed lips: "Did I misjudge you..."
On the bus, she had noticed Hikigaya Hachiman's gaze briefly lingering on the book in her hand.
"Never mind. It seems you are not the same kind of person as me. I hope we won't have any connection in the future."
I hope so too.
Hikigaya Hachiman agreed.
He absolutely did not look forward to a high school romantic comedy story where he coincidentally meets a beautiful girl, becomes friends, and then starts dating...
Having unrealistic fantasies about high school life is better done in a dream.
Speaking of which, aren't there a few too many surveillance cameras along the way?
Hikigaya Hachiman looked up at the cameras visible everywhere in the school.
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Class 1-D.
Noisy!
Very noisy!
Especially noisy!
Hikigaya Hachiman had a moment of déjà vu, as if he had walked into a children's playground.
Even though it was the first day of school, did they have to be this excited?
It wasn't this rowdy when he passed other classrooms.
"Hey, hey, the girls in our class are really high quality!"
"Huge boobs! And black stockings are the best!!"
Bro, you're a connoisseur!"
"You know it, hehehe!"
The two horny monkeys at the front of the classroom were the same two "not-so-smart-looking" guys from the bus. Because they shared the same vulgar taste, they quickly became close brothers, though not by blood.
"Boys are so disgusting!"
"Hey~ Look at that guy, he's so handsome!"
"How about we go talk to him?"
"Ugh~ I'd be too shy~~"
The outgoing group of four "gyarus."
"So, Wang-chan is an exchange student? That's amazing, nice to meet you."
"Nice to meet you too."
"Kushida-san, you were so kind to help the old woman on the bus."
"Oh, it was nothing~ And please, call me Kikyo."
"Kikyo-chan~ It's really great to know you~~"
Led by the busty short-haired girl, a large group of girls had gathered around her.
This showed that her performance on the bus was very successful.
The students in the class instinctively formed small cliques.
The few lonely individuals were also trying hard to join in.
Hikigaya Hachiman also... Forget it, he'd give up.
Agreeing with others and forcing a smile all day—just the thought of it was exhausting.
Turning into an invisible person, Hikigaya Hachiman walked past the small groups and found his seat in the second-to-last row at the back of the classroom. Unfortunately, it wasn't a window seat, so he lost the fun of staring out the window during class.
Also... wait, it couldn't be such a coincidence, could it?