"Hasebe-san, Karuizawa-san."
Horikita Suzune said with a serious expression: "I heard you went to school with Hikigaya this morning. What is your relationship now? Are you dating?"
After all.
Some time ago.
Karuizawa had expressed that she liked Hikigaya; even if they were dating now, it wasn't strange.
"Eh? What's going on?"
"Karuizawa, are you already dating Hikigaya? When exactly did this happen?"
Hearing her words.
The entire class's attention was unavoidably drawn to the two, and some people frowned as they asked.
Unexpectedly.
That guy named Hikigaya had two more girlfriends.
However, now everyone couldn't care about that.
After all.
In this school.
Dating across classes in the same grade was extremely rare; at least in their year, there had never been any.
What if the two did things disadvantageous to the class because of their feelings.
That would be bad.
They were now more concerned about whether Karuizawa and Hasebe had the possibility of betraying the class, and what they should do.
"Don't worry."
Karuizawa quickly expressed her stance: "Although I also want to date Hikigaya, my heart is still on the class's side!"
Hearing this.
Everyone didn't really take it to heart.
At least.
In the eyes of outsiders.
A boyfriend was probably just a tool for Karuizawa to improve her own reputation.
Hikigaya, who dates Ichinose and Sakayanagi Arisu simultaneously, is amazing, so I, who date Hikigaya, am also amazing.
For someone like Karuizawa who prioritized class status, the possibility of betraying the class was indeed very low.
Although Horikita Suzune felt precautions were necessary, given Karuizawa's personality, it could be put aside for now.
The most important one was Hasebe Haruka.
They were well aware that Hasebe Haruka was full of resentment toward the class and was extremely likely to betray the class.
However.
"What business is it of yours?"
Hasebe Haruka said with her chin propped up, clearly displeased, while Kushida Kikyo in the classroom immediately wore an expression like she was watching drama.
She knew Hasebe Haruka better than any of these people.
She was someone who distinguished clearly between love and hate.
When things were good, she could be good without limits, but when she hated someone, Hasebe Haruka wouldn't hide it at all.
If Sakura Airi hadn't avoided expulsion.
Kushida Kikyo fully believed that Hasebe Haruka would have unhesitatingly sought revenge against the class.
However.
Wanting to counsel Hasebe Haruka wasn't difficult either.
After all, Hasebe Haruka's brain wasn't great; she was easily prone to trusting others, at least in Kushida Kikyo's eyes.
"Phew..."
Horikita Suzune took a deep breath and stated:
"I have no thoughts about who you date; however, as a class leader, I have to consider things."
"If it comes to the final competition between Class B and Class D, Hasebe-san, is it possible you would do something disadvantageous to the class?"
As soon as this was said.
Hasebe Haruka's face turned ugly to the extreme.
When you hate a person, all you think about is the hateful side of that person.
She clearly tried to get Sakura Airi expelled.
Did Horikita Suzune still have the right to be wary of her?
If she was really worried about things disadvantageous to the class, she should have expelled Kushida Kikyo instead, right?
Hypocrite!
"Heh."
Hasebe Haruka said somewhat mockingly:
"To tell you the truth, since that exam ended, I started dating Hikki; I originally intended to just destroy this class."
"But do you know what Hikki did? He didn't want to exploit our feelings, and he even worried I would be bullied by you guys, so he hid the relationship."
Hasebe Haruka spoke with a face full of mockery.
Hikigaya placed extreme trust in them, not worrying at all that they would do anything disadvantageous to Class B, and considered them in everything.
In contrast.
Class D not only sacrificed their most important companion but also guarded against her in everything.
The difference was stark.
The more she looked, the more she felt this class was disgusting.
For this class to even want to reach A, Hasebe Haruka felt they didn't deserve it.
"Is that so?"
Hearing this, Horikita Suzune couldn't help but feel relieved.
She didn't doubt it.
Thinking carefully.
Problem.
Clearly, Ichinose and the others could have used Hasebe Haruka as a pawn; as long as there was one traitor, winning the Sports Festival wouldn't be an issue.
Class B, however, still spent a high amount of private points wanting to bribe Sudo Ken and the others.
From the start.
Class B had no intention of using Hasebe Haruka.
However.
Although it fit Ichinose's style, Horikita Suzune felt it was somewhat stupid.
To actively discard a weapon that could have been used.
From Class B's standpoint, it really wasn't commendable behavior; when Class B eventually fails to graduate from Class A, they will surely feel regret.
"That's fine then."
Horikita Suzune nodded, looking at the cold Hasebe Haruka to offer comfort:
"I know you have grievances against us, and I don't think my actions were correct either..."
"But, Hasebe-san, regardless of how you view us, it's best not to continue like this, otherwise it will only lead you to a dead end."
Clearly.
Horikita Suzune had already believed Hasebe Haruka and the others' explanation; not that she trusted them, but she trusted Class B's mission.
That class of pushovers was different from Ryuen; they wouldn't use any underhanded methods.
However.
Hasebe Haruka still didn't understand what kind of position she was in.
Her best friend was discarded by the entire class; naturally, Hasebe would have some grievances, and everyone could understand.
Therefore.
During this period, Hasebe Haruka had been wearing a sour face in class.
Everyone else hadn't said much.
At most, they just acted like she didn't exist.
However, this relationship couldn't last forever; Hasebe Haruka might not have noticed yet, but the class had already begun to feel some distaste toward her.
Even.
Sudo and Ike Kanji and the others had already developed some annoyance toward Hasebe Haruka.
Who are you showing that sour face to all the time?
"What does how I am have to do with you?" Hasebe Haruka still showed no good face.
"Do as you like."
Horikita Suzune nodded and didn't take it to heart.
She could indeed counsel Hasebe Haruka now, as in Horikita Suzune's view, this was just Hasebe Haruka being unreasonable.
The matter was over.
Sakura Airi had not been expelled.
What was the point of continuing to cling to it?
But counseling Hasebe Haruka now was useless, as she was clearly still persistent.
Once the situation fermented.
When Hasebe Haruka reached her wit's end, only then could counseling her achieve the maximum effect.
After all.
Hasebe Haruka's strength was at the middle level of the class.
Regardless of who she dated, Horikita Suzune still hoped she would continue to contribute to the class.
Saying that.
Horikita Suzune turned and left.
Having Class B as an opponent was such a reassuring thing, but Horikita Suzune wouldn't be as naive as before.
She would still keep an eye on Hasebe Haruka and Karuizawa Megumi.
Preemptively guarding against the possibility of the two betraying the class.
It's just.
Class B had actively discarded this weapon, and Karuizawa Megumi focused more on her own class status.
At least for now, there was no need to worry about those things.
However.
Horikita Suzune didn't care anymore, but Miyake Akito couldn't hold it in anymore.