On the other side.
After parting from Hikigaya and the other.
Nagumo Miyabi found the third-year Class A teacher, still feeling somewhat irritable.
"Teacher, what I said is the truth. This should be obvious. Why did the school make such a punishment?"
"I shouldn't have done anything wrong, right?"
Nagumo Miyabi still did not feel he was wrong.
Just because Hikigaya distorted black and white and confused the audience, his three years of hard work were almost wasted so easily?
Although the methods had some issues.
Nagumo Miyabi was truly carrying out his philosophy, truly doing things for the school, and the cultural festival was intended to give students the best experience.
At least his merits outweighed his faults, right?
What did Hikigaya have?
He had nothing!
Passing two years in a muddle, thinking about fleecing the school all day long.
Three years of hard work.
Destroyed by Hikigaya just like that.
Screwed over by a faithless and shameless petty person?
No matter how he thought about it.
Nagumo Miyabi was somewhat unconvinced, with a stomach full of anger.
It was too unfair.
In reality.
This was like Lu Bu cursing Liu Bei.
Although Hikigaya was not Liu Bei, Nagumo Miyabi was not a good person either.
Like Ike Kanji and Hikigaya cursing each other.
People around would at most just think of it as a dog-eat-dog show and watch for fun; no one would truly stand on their side.
"It's not a major problem."
The A homeroom teacher patted Nagumo Miyabi's shoulder, appearing somewhat helpless:
"It's just that as Student Council President, there are some funds you cannot take. Even if you take them, you must take precautions, understand?"
Using public office for private gain.
As long as it's not excessive, it's indeed not a big deal.
For example, asking a relative to let one's child enter certain key schools; as long as the child's grades are close, no one will say much, but there is a problem if they are too far off.
If.
Nagumo Miyabi had made a transfer to the third years.
Then had the third years transfer the private points back.
Then there would still be room for maneuver, and he could have helped defend him with a few words.
But being unwilling to even go through the process left people not knowing how to help even if they wanted to.
"I see..."
Nagumo Miyabi's eyes showed reflection.
There was no problem with wanting to follow the philosophy of personal strength supremacy.
But his strength was not yet great enough, and his actions were not cautious enough, allowing others to catch his handle.
When a person becomes like this, the people around them cannot escape the relationship either.
Clearly.
The third-year Class A homeroom teacher and Sakagami were both the protective type.
"You shouldn't continue targeting Hikigaya either. Just wait for graduation peacefully and enjoy school life."
"..."
Hearing this.
Nagumo Miyabi's face was gloomy.
It was just losing a Student Council President position; it indeed had no impact on him.
But Nagumo Miyabi just couldn't swallow this breath.
Being punched down by Ayanokouji was one thing; that was his physical ability and hard power being inferior, so if he lost, he lost.
But Hikigaya.
He, Nagumo Miyabi, had never suffered such a great grievance before.
This big idiot was too infuriating.
Since Hikigaya was so shameless, he naturally wouldn't be polite.
Controlling the entire third year.
How could Nagumo Miyabi easily forgive Hikigaya?
...
On the other side.
In the dormitory building after school.
"That's how the situation is..."
Hikigaya was sitting upright in front of Ichinose and the others, saying deeply:
"Sorry, Honami, for making you do these unpleasant things."
Besides needing to apologize to Shibata, he naturally had to apologize to Ichinose as well.
Although he didn't know if Ichinose had lowered Nagumo Miyabi's vigilance, there should be at least some.
Most importantly.
This kind of act of bribing and then breaking the agreement was clearly something Ichinose would find hard to accept.
"Hikki."
"In your view, was this necessary for rising to Class A?"
Ichinose asked, pursing her lips.
Clearly, she did feel somewhat uncomfortable in her heart.
She originally thought Hikigaya's so-called utilization of her was just showing submission to Nagumo Miyabi, spending money to boost turnover, or similar acts akin to cheating.
Although wrong.
Ichinose could accept it.
She didn't think Hikigaya's fawning and humble behavior was pathetic.
She understood that for the sake of rising to A
Hikigaya had forced himself like that.
sense.
Ichinose, on the contrary, felt that such a Hikigaya was very, very cool, pushing himself for the sake of this family.
But she didn't expect.
With a backhand strike, Hikigaya directly peeled off the skin of Student Council President Nagumo Miyabi; so the so-called "utilization" was for this.
Suddenly.
It made Ichinose's mood a bit complicated; she couldn't even figure out how she was being utilized.
The question was, is this for the sake of rising to Class A?
Let alone Shibata and the others, even Ichinose was a bit confused.
"I suppose so..."
"What do you mean, 'I suppose'?"
"Although waiting until December would work, having two extra months provides more room for maneuver."
After a moment of hesitation, Hikigaya explained in a low voice:
"Also... I'm a bit annoyed with Nagumo."
He went through so much trouble during the Sports Festival.
And yet, just canceling the exam eligibility of Sudo and the others made Hikigaya feel a bit annoyed.
When he met Nagumo Miyabi.
That guy also had a high-and-mighty posture, which also made Hikigaya feel a bit annoyed.
If he had leadership charisma like Katsuragi or Horikita Manabu.
Then so be it.
But to occupy a high position merely by relying on despicable means and then acting smug in front of me—Hikigaya could not acknowledge him at all.
If we're talking about being despicable.
I am the most despicable one; what is there to be proud of?
The annoyed Hikigaya directly gave Nagumo Miyabi a blow, letting him experience what it feels like to be dealt with by someone using despicable means.
"I see..."
Ichinose scratched her hair.
There was the goal for Class A, but there were also Hikigaya's personal feelings involved.
For a moment, she didn't know what to do.
"It's quite good."
Sakayanagi Arisu revealed a satisfied smile: "Hikki~, next should be getting Ichinose into the position, right?"
"Regardless of what thoughts you have, I won't ask for now."
"When you feel there's no problem, tell me your plan."
Sakayanagi Arisu was extremely excited, as even she was a bit unable to see through it.
First, let's not talk about whether Ichinose can become the Student Council President.
After all.
That in itself is not an easy task.
There is Nagumo Miyabi's third-year class above, and Horikita Suzune in the middle; it would be very difficult to canvass for votes.
Even if Ichinose could become the Student Council President.
What meaning would it have?
The exams that need to be taken still have to be taken; if your raw strength is inferior to others, it's still inferior.
Sakayanagi Arisu was truly curious about what Hikigaya wanted to do.
But considering the relationship between the two classes.
She suppressed her inner thoughts and refrained from asking for the time being.
The most important thing was.
Hikigaya finally had his own personal desires!
In the past, Hikigaya always put himself last, believing he was the most unneeded person, always hiding his thoughts in his heart.
After being "trained" for so long.
There was finally this little bit of progress.
As long as she continued this training, she could slowly draw out Hikigaya's desires, only then could Hikigaya go further.
Sakayanagi Arisu was most satisfied with this point.
As for Nagumo Miyabi.
He deserved it for having inferior strength. Sakayanagi Arisu didn't care at all.
However.
Hikigaya's actions would similarly damage his own reputation.
This kind of method is effective in school but difficult to apply in society.
But.
It doesn't matter for now.
Sakayanagi Arisu will slowly train him.
First, guide out Hikigaya's desires and then talk.
"Does it matter?"
Himeno Yuki tilted her head: "I can't figure out the point of apologizing."
"Me too."
Sakura Airi nodded her head.
"Yeah."
Hasebe Haruka and Karuizawa said somewhat playfully:
"After all, the target is that Nagumo; didn't he want to date Honami, huh?"
That was the core of it.
If the target were Katsuragi or Horikita Manabu, naturally someone would be dissatisfied.
But the target is Nagumo Miyabi.
Then you deserve it.