"What about Hikki?"
Still unable to make a decision, Ichinose turned her head to look at Hikigaya again.
"Choose the shop at the very back."
Hikigaya said while pinching his chin.
"Eh?"
The people of Class B were suddenly a bit dumbfounded.
Amikura Mako said somewhat confusedly:
"But, although the shops at the back are rent-free, there isn't much foot traffic, is there?"
The detailed rules for the Cultural Festival had not yet been announced.
Everyone could only make inferences based on existing intelligence.
"Hmm."
Ichinose tilted her little head, a bit puzzled:
"Moreover, the school requires us to decide victory or defeat based on sales. I think there should be some restrictions on the customers too; they won't give the customers unlimited funds, right?"
That's right.
To put it simply.
It was necessary to compete with other classes for the limited funds in the hands of the customers.
Being ranked at the very end.
Whether it was foot traffic or competition, it would probably be even more difficult.
"I think there's no need to worry about that."
Hikigaya explained while meeting everyone's gaze:
"The people the school invited this time are all adults with status. I think they won't consume impulsively; they are more likely to distribute points reasonably and enjoy the fun of every shop as much as possible."
"Moreover, if there is a limit to the points allocated by the school, I believe it would be useless for them to keep those points."
"They will spend all their personal points at the last shop."
"This can also be considered an advantage."
As an adult.
And an adult with a certain social status who can be invited by Advanced Nurturing High School.
There is no way they could be idiots without any self-control.
Furthermore.
It felt like these people came more for Ayanokouji, or to inspect the teaching situation of Advanced Nurturing High School; they would definitely walk through the whole school.
Only if they had more personal points left in their hands.
The position of the last shop would be more advantageous.
Unless.
The school gave them cash.
It's just that the possibility of that is too low.
"But..."
"I know."
Without waiting for Kobashi Yume and the others to finish, Hikigaya interrupted:
"Even so, it will likely be very difficult for us to get into the top four."
Although the top eight all have points.
They naturally hope more to obtain the one hundred points for the top four.
But whether it was Nagumo Miyabi of the third year, or Katsuragi of the second year, or the first years who haven't met yet, they clearly won't be weak.
Although there will be no punishment.
The difficulty of competing for the top four is not low.
Unconventional means must be used.
"With the shop rent saved, we can try to rent another shop."
"Two shops?"
The last shop is free, so renting two shops isn't impossible. Even if they save a bit, renting two shops wouldn't be a problem.
"But..."
Ando Sayo and Tsube Hitomi exchanged glances.
They were all somewhat hesitant.
Hikigaya's approach was difficult for people to understand.
Two shops really didn't make much sense.
And it was too risky.
Funds are limited; if it's done too simply, it might be hard to attract customers.
"Let's just listen to Hikki."
A smile appeared on the corner of Ichinose's mouth as she turned back to look at the class and explained:
"For this Cultural Festival, it's hard for us to cooperate with Class A. Ordinary methods will likely make it hard to win against Horikita and Ryuuen and the others."
"Besides, by renting two shops, we can also focus on some food that is easy to carry. Taking care of two shops at the same time shouldn't be a big problem either."
Although Hikigaya didn't think so.
Transferring goods between two shops wouldn't be difficult either.
It's just that with the same food.
Customers probably won't be willing to consume a second time.
It's unknown whether Ichinose's explanation had an effect, or if it was purely for Ichinose's sake.
In short.
Ando Sayo and the others nodded.
"Alright."
When the time comes.
As long as they worked hard and ran back and forth a few more times.
It wouldn't be much of a problem.
However.
Ando Sayo and the others exchanged glances, looking at Ichinose with some hesitation, hoping Ichinose could be more assertive.
It seemed.
Hikigaya wanted to listen to Ichinose, while Ichinose wanted to listen to him even more.
After school.
Everyone left the classroom to prepare for matters related to the Cultural Festival.
Hikigaya parted with Ichinose and Himeno Yuki.
Ichinose needed to prepare for Student Council work, while Himeno Yuki needed to prepare for the Cultural Festival; as for him, he naturally went for a run.
Thinking of this.
Hikigaya touched his lower back.
He must strengthen his exercise.
Just then.
"Hachiman-~"
Hoshinomiya Chie dashed behind Hikigaya. Before Hikigaya could turn his head, her little fists hammered Hikigaya's shoulders like rain.
"Quickly think of a way~"
Eh.
Although it didn't hurt.
It was really annoying.
How could this teacher be like a child.
Hikigaya raised his hand to block her, saying somewhat helplessly:
"Hoshinomiya-sensei, what are you talking about?"
"I'm talking about Class D."
While hammering, Hoshinomiya-sensei acted cute and pitiful:
"Sae-chan and the others already have over five hundred Class Points. They are about to overtake Class B. Quickly think of a way."
"I know, I know."
Hikigaya took two steps back and said somewhat helplessly: "Don't worry, I also want to rise to Class A."
"You're lying~"
Hoshinomiya Chie wouldn't have it: "In the previous two exams, you were clearly slacking off."
Hearing this.
Hikigaya's expression stiffened.
The previous two exams didn't have much room for play, and at that time, he also had to deal with Sakayanagi's matter; he indeed had been fishing the whole time.
It really made one unable to refute.
"Nothing to say, right."
Hoshinomiya put her hands on her hips, feeling a bit depressed:
"I've already said, if you let me stop Sae-chan from rising to Class A, I'll be your little lover then. Why are you still fishing?"
Hikigaya's mouth twitched.
Before, Class D wasn't a big threat, and Hoshinomiya clearly didn't take it to heart.
Now.
Class D wildly slashed three hundred Class Points in one go.
The distance with the upper classes was shortened all at once.
Hoshinomiya suddenly got anxious, which is why she specifically ran over to fool him.
Hikigaya didn't believe it at all.
"Do you not believe it?"
Hoshinomiya pursed her lips and quickly hugged Hikigaya's arm, rubbing it against her chest:
"Then how about this, you rise to Class A first. Once you rise to Class A, I'll be your little lover. If you can stop Sae-chan from graduating from Class A when we graduate, I'll give her to you as well, how about that?"
Although she didn't dislike Hikigaya, it wasn't as if she couldn't do without him.
The school naturally already knew about the school rumors. They were just turning a blind eye.
Seeing Hikigaya having more and more girlfriends, and Chabashira Sae honestly being pressed down in Class D unable to lift her head.
Hoshinomiya Chie thought it would be fine.
But not now.
She didn't expect that Chabashira Sae either doesn't act, or once she acts, she directly gives her a big one.
Taking three hundred points in one go.
And it was taken by Kouenji's strength alone.
It really caught her off guard.
"That's enough."
Hikigaya somewhat disdainfully pulled out his arm; he really couldn't treat Hoshinomiya as a highly respected teacher.
"Hoshinomiya-sensei doesn't need to take it to heart. In short, I will find a way to try to rise to Class A now, but if it can't be done, then forget it."
"That's it, I'm leaving first."
After finishing, Hikigaya turned around and went to the playground to exercise.
Watching his departing back, Hoshinomiya breathed a sigh of relief and didn't stop him.
Even if Class D has Kouenji, so what.
She also has Hikigaya.
Hachiman definitely has some way.