The Wool Club.
Enjoying the massage from Kobashi Yume and Amakura Mako, smelling the faint fragrance of the girls in the air, Hikigaya didn't say much.
He had experienced things even more stimulating.
He had long since gotten used to being massaged by Ichinose and the others.
It's just that once there are many people, it indeed affects one's thoughts; he needs a certain amount of private space.
Being surrounded by so many beauties every day.
No wonder people talk about the troubles of happiness; Hikigaya was starting to understand a bit now.
Considering the feelings of the two.
Hikigaya ate the sweets they made and only after a long while did he shrug his shoulders.
"I'll go buy something to drink; you guys should quickly go back and prepare for the Cultural Festival. I'll be counting on you then."
"Ah~ it's already this time..."
Although it felt short, they had actually been massaging for thirty minutes; Kobashi Yume and the others were shocked.
Leaving the club.
The several people then parted ways.
Worried that someone might continue to come looking for him, Hikigaya went to the rooftop and stood by the railing.
Feeling the oncoming breeze.
Hikigaya watched the students occasionally walking below.
The situation was indeed not optimistic.
The only commendable thing about B-Class was their unity and average strength.
However.
Even in terms of average strength.
In terms of academic ability, B-Class couldn't compare to A-Class and currently ranked second.
In terms of average athletic ability, B-Class also couldn't compare to C-Class, still ranking second.
In terms of top strength, Shibata couldn't compare to people like Koenji, Sudo, and Ayanokouji.
As for the girls.
Ando Sayo only barely made it into the top ten for second-year girls.
Only the class that graduates from A-Class.
Can have the opportunity for free career choice.
B-Class was decent in every category, but couldn't be called top-tier in any.
The cards in hand were truly insufficient.
Even far inferior to other classes.
Hikigaya also didn't want Ichinose and the others to be alienated by the school and become like Horikita Suzune.
After much thought.
"As expected, there is only one way."
Hikigaya stood with hands in his pockets, his gaze deep as he looked down upon this school.
There was only one chance.
Failure would absolutely not be allowed.
Originally, he wanted to continue waiting.
But the matter of the Sports Festival had truly made Hikigaya somewhat unhappy.
The dormitory building.
"That handsome guy, come over here for a moment~."
"Eh, don't leave, Hikigaya, I'm talking to you, come over for a moment."
Hearing several shouts in succession, Hikigaya looked back and realized the dorm manager was actually waving at him.
Calling him a handsome guy...
This guy has a sweet tongue.
Almost thought it was calling someone else.
Since it was a closed school and management was very lax, Hikigaya had always thought being a dorm manager was a good job for slacking off.
"Are you calling me?"
Hikigaya stepped forward and asked with some confusion.
"Yeah. There aren't many people here; the only one dressed as trendy as you is you."
"..."
Hikigaya gave an embarrassed smile.
Basically, every day Himeno Yuki and Ichinose were styling his hair and doing his makeup for him; he almost forgot his look was completely different from before.
He saw.
The dorm manager took out an envelope from a drawer and handed it to Hikigaya.
"You're Hikigaya from B-Class, right? This letter was found today while organizing the mailbox. It's been there for a while; you seem to have never picked it up. Is there a reason?"
"Sorry, I don't use the mailbox often."
Hikigaya said somewhat apologetically.
Aside from returning gifts for White Valentine's Day last time, he basically hadn't used this thing; Hikigaya truly didn't know what use this mailbox had.
"Then take this letter back first."
"Many thanks."
Taking the envelope, Hikigaya nodded and then turned to leave, walking into the elevator.
The postmark was from March, and the location was Chiba.
Looking at the envelope in front of him.
Hikigaya suddenly became somewhat excited.
Inside the room.
Ichinose, Hasebe Haruka, and Sakura Airi were sitting around a low table chatting, while Sakayanagi Arisu sat alone on the edge of the bed.
It wasn't that she was being ostracized.
Occasionally Ichinose would pull Sakayanagi Arisu into the topic.
But Sakayanagi Arisu's aura was too strong; Hasebe Haruka and Sakura Airi still preferred playing with Ichinose.
As for the other three.
Karuizawa was sitting on Hikigaya's bed, while Kamuro Masumi and Himeno Yuki were "preaching" to her.
"Kei."
Himeno Yuki said with a mischievous grin: "Trust us, you can try doing it with Hikki once in the Karaoke; don't worry, we'll keep watch for you then."
"Exactly."
Kamuro Masumi also teased: "That kind of thrill will definitely leave you coming back for more, and you'll fall in love with that feeling from then on; it's tens of thousands of times more comfortable than everyone playing together."
As expected.
The essence of humanity is to persuade a prostitute to reform and to force a virtuous woman into prostitution.
The two kept feeding Karuizawa ideas of how exciting outdoor encounters could be.
"Eh? Really?"
Karuizawa's eyes darted around, she was somewhat moved, but she just couldn't take that step.
Mainly because she was of the same feather as Kamuro and the others.
Compared to Ichinose's kindness and Sakayanagi Arisu's strength, Karuizawa felt she got along better with Kamuro Masumi and Himeno Yuki.
At this moment.
"I'm back."
"Welcome back."
Everyone said in unison. Ichinose, seeing the envelope in Hikigaya's hand, asked with some concern:
"Hikki, this is?"
"It should be a letter from my family; it seems to have been here for a while."
Hikigaya walked to the desk and sat down, put down his school bag, and prepared to open the envelope; this had basically become his exclusive spot.
"~Is it Komachi?"
Hasebe Haruka stood up, somewhat curiously walking behind Hikigaya and peeking her head out.
"What are you doing?"
"Eh!? Let me see, I'm a bit curious about what kind of person Komachi is."
"No way."
Hikigaya hid the letter paper against his chest, somewhat speechlessly: "I'll tell you guys after I've finished reading it."
"Really... stingy."
Hasebe Haruka pouted; in fact, not only her, but Ichinose and the others were also curiously watching this side.
After all, this was the future sister-in-law.
Once Hasebe Haruka returned to her seat, Hikigaya then opened the envelope; sure enough, it was a letter from Komachi.
[To my most favorite Onii-chan.]
[I didn't expect to receive a gift from Brother, and even photos and souvenirs; Komachi is super happy.]
[There must have been someone giving advice on the side, right? I didn't expect Brother to also find friends; Komachi feels so relieved. Ah-re, I have a feeling that Brother is going far away.]
[Although the cruise ship and the sea are somewhat enviable, however, Komachi wants to see Onii-chan's photos more; I don't know what Onii-chan has turned into now.]
[Ah, this sentence gets high marks in the Komachi dictionary!]
[However, if I could see a group photo of Onii-chan with friends, it would be even better; then Komachi could be at ease.]
[By the way, Brother can look forward to next year; maybe a surprise will happen.]
Finally.
There was a small chibi figure with a cowlick on the letter.
PS: Mama and Papa also send their regards to Brother.
"That idiot..."
The corner of Hikigaya's mouth couldn't help but reveal a smile; that girl was as annoying as ever.
Since it's a surprise.
Then don't say it out loud.
They've been siblings for over ten years; who doesn't know who?
Next year Komachi graduates from her third year of middle school; to make such a guarantee, she should also be enrolling in this high school.
Thinking of this.
Hikigaya looked out through the balcony window.
Even if it was just for Komachi.
He couldn't let Komachi be affected by this school.