"Is that so..."
Hikigaya scratched his head.
He originally knew he certainly had many shortcomings, and only now did he find there might be even more.
He would feel frightened because he couldn't understand Ichinose's operations, and Ando Sayo and the others were likely the same.
Now telling Ichinose and the others not to worry about him.
This was clearly impossible.
If he, the leader, wasn't up to par, the people below would fall into panic.
Performing the duties of the position one holds.
This is the responsibility of being a leader.
Flaws.
"Understood."
Hikigaya took a deep breath and frankly admitted his deficiencies.
There were still many places to learn; if it can be changed, change it, and if it can't, force a change.
Every bit of effort put in today can gain a reward in the future, and every bit of negligence today will become a flaw in the eyes of others.
"So what should Hikki do next? Ando and the others are already getting a bit impatient."
"Hmm... simply put."
Hikigaya rubbed his chin and tried his best to explain:
"Do you know where the biggest difference between Class A/B and Class C/D lies?"
"Difference in strength?" Sakura Airi tilted her head.
"Personality, right?"
Himeno Yuki said somewhat hesitantly: "People in Class D seem quite selfish; although I don't really want to say it, I feel they don't care much about the thoughts of the people around them."
Although Himeno Yuki would also consider herself, she would more or less consider the other person a little.
But Class D wouldn't at all.
Even Karuizawa and Hasebe Haruka were the same.
Karuizawa only wanted self-preservation, and Hasebe Haruka was mostly just on good terms with Sakura Airi, not caring about the expulsion of others.
Even those two were like this, so one could imagine the others.
Selfishness isn't a huge problem.
A person with no selfishness at all would only keep losing out and being bullied by others.
But there must be a limit after all.
One must consider the other person at least a little bit.
"Is it self-discipline?"
"Exactly."
Hearing Ichinose's answer, Hikigaya nodded.
The answer.
Had already been given at the start of school.
Study motivation generated under the threat of expulsion and the temptation of private points.
Versus study motivation generated spontaneously.
Could the two be the same?
Clearly, they are not.
Just looking at Ike Kanji, or simply Karuizawa's spending situation.
Hikigaya knew.
They are still living month-to-month.
There are indeed students like Yukimura or Hirata who have plans, but most are similar to Karuizawa.
This is no problem under normal circumstances.
But in this school.
That is a problem.
If you want them to take out their own private points.
Unless you use the violence of the majority to intimidate them, it is harder than reaching the sky.
Even for an ordinary Sports Festival or Cultural Festival, they have to clear up the distribution of interests first.
This isn't a problem either.
Only.
Unity built through interests and unity built through emotions are clearly different.
The latter is definitely more solid.
It's usually nothing.
Unfortunately.
Hikigaya is a king specifically targeting people's weaknesses.
"Hmm."
Ichinose nodded and said.
"Even so, what should we do?"
"You don't need to do anything."
"Huh???"
Ichinose scratched her hair; as expected, she didn't understand.
"Alright, then let's go back."
"Let's go."
As Hikigaya walked, he thought: "By the way, tell everyone to be careful recently, preferably not to act alone, watch out for Nagumo, and besides... I won't be able to attend school for a while, remember what was discussed before."
"Understood!"
Ichinose nodded.
Hikigaya disliked conflict and would avoid Nagumo Miyabi whenever he saw him.
If.
He couldn't take action against Hikigaya during a special exam, what would Nagumo Miyabi do? The answer is very simple.
November 1st.
Dormitory building.
Cultural Festival Overview.
Each class in the 2nd year, only during the Cultural Festival preparation stage, is granted 5,000 private points per student, which can be used freely within the specified range.
Nature.
(1st-year initial cost is 5,500 points per person, 3rd-year initial cost is 4,500 points per person)
Students active in social contributions like student council work and club activities will be granted additional funds.
(Details will be announced in each class after confirmation)
Initial costs and additional funds will not be counted in the final sales revenue, and unused points will be collected back.
Classes ranked 1st to 4th will receive 100 class points.
Classes ranked 5th to 8th will receive 50 class points.
Class points for classes ranked 9th to 12th will remain unchanged.
In front of a low table.
Ichinose was sitting in front of Hikigaya, reporting the newly announced Cultural Festival exam rules.
It couldn't be helped.
He was temporarily suspended.
The exam rules could only be relayed by Ichinose.
Hikigaya rubbed his chin.
Today, he received a transfer of 170,000 private points on his phone; clearly, the school authorities had passed his proposal.
The private points harvested every month had doubled.
Probably right now.
The entire school's students are very excited.
Not sure if it was Acting Chairman Sakayanagi being harsh in words but soft at heart and helping behind the scenes, or if the school truly respected the students' autonomy.
In short.
The result was.
All of his proposals were passed; as for what effect they could achieve, it all depended on himself.
"Hikki..."
"Hmm?"
"Teacher Hoshinomiya said that people who join clubs after the Cultural Festival was announced don't count; what should we do for the upcoming Cultural Festival?"
"It's nothing."
Hikigaya smiled indifferently: "I will arrange for Nakanishi,. Honami, you just enjoy the cultural festival with everyone."
The Sports Festival had restrictions on club members, and the Cultural Festival had additional funds for club members.
Unfortunately.
Problem.
The school didn't give him a single loophole to exploit.
He didn't get the benefits, but took all the downsides.
Originally thought the customers were only adult visitors, but even the school counts. Although there was a little accident, it wasn't a big problem.
Hikigaya had never taken the Cultural Festival to heart.
There are many ways to win.
"I see..."
For some reason, Ichinose was a bit resentful and said somewhat jealously:
"Hikki, why do I feel like you trust Nakanishi-kun very much?"
"Hmm? No."
"Then why do you like to arrange for Nakanishi to do everything?"
"Probably because his enthusiasm is the highest?"
Hikigaya said after a moment of thought.
Although Sakayanagi Arisu judged Nakanishi as the most useless person in Class B, and his strength was not outstanding.
However.
Nakanishi's enthusiasm to contribute to Class B was the strongest.
Hikigaya didn't need to have any psychological burden either.
Precisely because of this.
As long as it was some small matter, he preferred to let Nakanishi do it.
"Really..."
Ichinose suddenly pinned Hikigaya to the ground, her voluptuous long legs straddling him, saying with some jealousy:
"I also really want to do something for you..."
Although she knew Hikigaya just wanted them to be happy.
But there were clearly so many of them.
Every time something happened, he preferred to use Nakanishi, which really made her feel a bit unpleasant.
In terms of enthusiasm.
She wouldn't lose to anyone.
"Smack..."
A crisp sound rang out.
Aiming at Ichinose's pert buttocks, Hikigaya gave a sudden slap.
"I see you just want it again."
Saying that.
Hikigaya flipped over and pressed her beneath him, speaking softly into Ichinose's ear.
"Rest assured, the student council election also owed much to your help, Honami. If there's anything, I will definitely prioritize asking you guys. Let it go this time; it's a rare Cultural Festival, just enjoy yourselves."
"I see."
Ichinose nodded.
Saying that, looking at Hikigaya's face in front of her, Ichinose raised her snow-white arms and looped them around his neck.
"Hikki, you can use me more and more."
"Honami, you really are greedy."
"Yes, I'm just such a greedy girl, hurry up, I can't wait."
Ichinose's water-blue beautiful eyes were misty, her gaze watery as she spoke.
Though it couldn't be seen usually.
In reality, they and Hikigaya were playing more and more wildly.
As expected, once the bottom line is broken, it means there is no bottom line.
Although she wouldn't be jealous of Himeno Yuki and the others.
Ichinose still hoped.
That Hikigaya could put more, more, more energy on her.
Only.
Such things naturally could not be known by outsiders.