Inside the room.
Hikigaya's left hand held Sakayanagi Arisu, his palm moving over her white suspender stockings.
There was no special reason.
He had just habitually liked to place his hands on them; after all, they were moist and soft like jade, very comfortable to touch.
"However, these few people, forget it."
Hikigaya used his right hand to cross out several names on the paper, saying indifferently.
Setting others aside for now.
Ryuuen Kakeru, Ayanokouji Kiyotaka, Hirata Yousuke, Yukimura Teruhiko, Sudou Ken, Horikita Suzune, Matsushita Chiaki, Wang Mei-Yu, Housen Kazuomi.
These people were all crossed out by Hikigaya.
Even if they are talents.
Hikigaya didn't want them.
People like Matsushita Chiaki and the others.
Mainly because Hikigaya didn't know them well.
But as long as they were members of Class D, they were first judged as "grey."
This was naturally prejudice.
But they were at most similar to Karuizawa and Hasebe Haruka.
To understand what kind of people they were required time for contact, but Hikigaya didn't have that much heart to put into them.
When facing people one doesn't know, one naturally judges from past experiences.
Since they did something immoral.
Naturally, there is a price to pay.
They might gain immediate benefits because of it, but in the long run, they will also lose some opportunities.
As for Kushida Kikyou.
Hikigaya didn't think what she did was any big problem.
Kushida Kikyou voluntarily acted as an emotional trash can, enduring disgust just to post the secrets of those around her on the internet to vent her emotions.
Intentionally.
Even while enduring disgust, Kushida Kikyou didn't want to hurt anyone; it was just for her own little inner vanity.
When it was time to drop out, she was also willing to drop out.
Only forced by the surrounding environment, Kushida Kikyou simply had no choice.
As long as it doesn't hurt others.
As long as she doesn't lie to herself.
Then it's not a big problem.
But her priority was definitely in the last few spots; Hikigaya just didn't cross her out.
"Almost all of Class D has been crossed out."
Sakayanagi Arisu held the slip of paper, saying playfully: "Their strength exceeds that of Shibata and the others; do you really hate what Class D has done that much?"
"Compared to strength, I value character more."
Hikigaya said indifferently; anyway, it was just his own opinion.
Sakayanagi Arisu obviously valued individual strength more, feeling her own strength could suppress everything, while Hikigaya prioritized character.
Forget it.
It's all just idle talk.
Whether they can even look at him is still a question; just try to be on good terms with these people as much as possible.
It would be best to get their recognition and have them work for him in the future; if not, then forget it.
Sakayanagi Arisu also did not force it.
After all, wanting to obtain the loyalty of so many people in a little over a year was obviously impossible; time alone wasn't enough.
She was merely providing a reference.
"Does Honami and the others know about this?"
"Rest assured, I will tell them."
As she spoke.
Sakayanagi Arisu revealed a gentle smile, though for some reason Hikigaya felt her smile had some coldness.
Perhaps they were close enough.
Perhaps his management of micro-expressions had improved.
Hikigaya felt that he could now distinguish between Sakayanagi Arisu's real smiles and fake ones.
This was clearly a fake smile.
"You aren't thinking of something bad, are you?"
Hikigaya rolled his eyes and asked, truly hoping they wouldn't pull any stunts on him.
"How could that be, Honami and I are very good friends..."
Sakayanagi Arisu replied with a smile.
Still a fake smile.
Although she didn't care how many women Hikigaya had, anyone who hindered Hikigaya's future.
Would have to die!
"Alright, let's start today's lesson then."
"Oh..."
Hikigaya somewhat helplessly picked Sakayanagi Arisu up and set her down, remembering today's lesson was mathematics.
Don't look at how idle he seemed.
In fact.
Every day, his time was filled by Sakayanagi Arisu's arrangements.
Though he complained a bit.
Hikigaya also knew he should study seriously now.
Even if not for the present, he had to consider the future.
He couldn't be lazy anymore.
"Hmm..."
Being placed on the bed, Sakayanagi Arisu opened her mouth and smiled:
"Speaking of which, it's been a while since I tested you; how about checking how the H-course is going today?"
"Hmm?"
Hikigaya frowned.
This course was specifically for training how to please women and training his self-control; they had just had it three days ago.
However.
Now Hikigaya also somewhat understood their thoughts.
Clearly, these were already scheduled courses, yet they often took the liberty of changing the course content.
To train his self-control and endurance.
Truly... cute...
"Is that so? I'm afraid you won't be able to take it~"
Hikigaya again took Sakayanagi Arisu into his arms and smiled, his palms starting to become dishonest.
"Ara, Hikki is also starting to become arrogant."
Feeling the palms wandering over her body, Sakayanagi Arisu narrowed her eyes and began to enjoy it.
It was clearly just ordinary caressing.
Why did it make one's mood so pleasurable?
Something might be wrong with her psychology, but this feeling wasn't unpleasant; on the contrary, Sakayanagi Arisu very much liked to enjoy it.
"Speaking of which."
"How is your leg?"
Hikigaya's fingertip hooked the suspender on the white stocking.
The fingertip slightly loosened.
The elastic snapped back against Sakayanagi Arisu's fair thigh, making a crisp sound.
Hasebe Haruka and the others would have let out an alluring moan, but Sakayanagi Arisu likely had little sensation.
"Hmm."
"I heard from the doctor that there is some improvement, but it requires hospitalization for treatment; I want to wait until after graduation."
Sakayanagi Arisu narrowed her eyes and murmured.
Wherever the palm passed, it seemed to become slightly hot.
It was truly incredible.
Clearly knowing this wasn't okay.
If it continued, she would instead be controlled by Hikigaya, yet Sakayanagi Arisu herself was actually happy to do so.
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Watching the originally green Hikigaya being trained by her into a veteran among flowers.
Sakayanagi Arisu's heart was filled with pride.
There is no girl who doesn't hope her man is excellent.
She had been watching the Student Council election the whole time.
Ichinose's love was indeed worthy of respect, but her methods were far too naive.
Even if she wanted to restore Hikigaya's reputation.
What use was exploding her own dark history?
Although it wasn't a big deal.
In the eyes of outsiders.
This was a show of weakness by Ichinose.
Showing weakness.
Would only make the opponent push further!
In Sakayanagi Arisu's eyes.
The world fears power and does not respect virtue.
Only being strong.
Only by making Hikigaya more excellent.
Only when Hikigaya is so strong that no one dares to be jealous and no one dares to belittle him, can Hikigaya's reputation be restored.
Still dare to accuse Hikigaya of stepping on several boats?
When that day comes.
Those wretches will kneel before Hikigaya, begging to be his playthings.
Thinking of this.
"Hiki-kun... more..."
Sakayanagi Arisu grabbed Hikigaya's arm, her small face flushing red, murmuring from her mouth.
A trace of a smile couldn't help but appear at the corner of Hikigaya's mouth.
Indeed, letting them show such happy expressions really gives a sense of achievement.
I love this course the most.