Time passed.
Approaching the latter half of November.
Hikigaya was finally about to finish his work.
He had contacted everyone who seemed likely to be turned, but he was simultaneously warned by Katsuragi and Ryuuen.
It was just verbal warnings and posturing.
It wasn't a big deal either.
From this, it could be seen.
Hashimoto Masayoshi, that tumbleweed, had reported the matter to Katsuragi again.
Ryuuen also got information from the people below and gave Kaneda and the others—who were trying to maintain their academic status—a beating.
Only Class D.
Until now, Horikita Suzune had not shown off in front of him.
In addition to Yukimura and Wang Meiyu, Hikigaya had also contacted a few others like Matsushita Chiaki.
Clearly.
These people were all keeping silent.
Whether they would betray the class was another matter; after all, there was still hope of rising to A, but it was always good to leave a possibility.
However.
Whether they betrayed the class was not up to them.
On this morning.
Hikigaya let Ichinose and the others leave first, while he stood guard alone at the dormitory entrance.
Unlike the girls.
The boys rarely went to school collectively.
At most, if they ran into a friend on the road, they would walk together; if not, then so be it. There was almost never a set time to walk together.
Approaching eight o'clock in the morning.
It was almost time to be late.
Hikigaya still didn't feel anxious, sitting calmly on a bench.
He would instigate these people in this way.
Although he didn't express it deliberately, Hikigaya hadn't deliberately hidden his tracks either.
Since Horikita Suzune still didn't know.
Then he would let her know.
Very soon.
Even though it was near class time, many people were still leaving the dormitory one after another, almost all of them students from Class D.
Until eight-o-two.
It was clearly late, but a few more stragglers came out.
There were still people just leaving the dormitory.
There were people from Class D, and also many students from other grades.
It was a natural occurrence.
With the reduction in penalties for being late, many people would relax, feeling that being a few minutes late and being fined some individual points didn't matter.
Until.
The fierce-looking Sudou walked out of the dormitory; Hikigaya quickly stood up and quickened his pace to block him.
"Sudou, let's chat for a bit."
"I have nothing to say to you."
Sudou's expression was ugly, and he quickly moved to leave.
After discussing with Horikita Suzune during this period, he had more or less figured it out; Hikigaya was just messing with his state of mind.
Unfortunately.
Even though he knew this.
Sudou still couldn't control the hesitation in his heart.
Currently, his nearsightedness wasn't very deep, only less than fifty degrees, and he only needed to wear glasses when studying.
Is it to continue pursuing the dream of becoming a basketball player?
Or to study seriously and leave no regrets while contributing to the class?
Such major life matters.
It's impossible not to hesitate.
If he relaxes his studies now and just maintains these grades, it won't be a problem, but it's very likely he'll end up failing at both in the end.
That would be the real disaster.
This shameless person, Hikigaya, specifically attacks the heart and messes with one's mindset.
"You're already late, it's fine to go a bit slower."
Hikigaya thick-skinnedly continued to follow him, saying quickly:
"Sudou, you also really want to rise to Class A, right? As long as you act as a mole for us, and let Class D suffer a great defeat in the next showdown exam, transferring Class D's class points to our Class B."
"We will provide the individual points to help you transfer to Class B, how about that?"
"Rather than staying in a class like Class D, it's better to transfer to Class B where there's more hope of rising to A, isn't it?"
Hikigaya said it all in one breath.
He didn't give Sudou a chance to speak at all.
Anyway, given Sudou's character, it was impossible for him to be turned.
"Enough."
Sudou suddenly stopped, turned back to grab Hikigaya by the collar, and said with a face full of rage:
"Do you think I'm the kind of person who would betray the class just to rise to A? Don't look down on people; if you dare approach me again, don't blame me for being impolite."
"Even if you don't agree, there's no need to be so angry."
Hikigaya said with a flat expression: "Doing this will only cause trouble for the class, and besides, I've also talked to Yukimura and the others about this; it's a rare opportunity, you should really take advantage of it."
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Sudou's expression was extremely ugly.
He really wanted to just hit Hikigaya, his past abuse of violence was indeed loathsome, but it was truly satisfying!
Only now did he discover.
Ryuuen's dirty little tricks were indeed infuriating, but Hikigaya's despicable methods of sowing discord were even more infuriating.
He didn't expect it.
He hadn't only looked for him but had also contacted Yukimura and the others.
How shameless.
However.
Horikita Suzune's pretty face appeared in his mind.
For the sake of the class, he had to endure it, and besides, the punishment for violence was strict now, and there were surveillance cameras around.
He truly didn't dare to act...
"Hmph..."
Sudou let go of his hand with a cold snort and quickened his pace to rush toward the school.
Unfortunately.
He truly couldn't win an argument against Hikigaya.
No wonder Horikita Suzune said this guy was toxic and told him to stay away from Hikigaya.
I can't afford to mess with him.
Can't I at least avoid him?
He actually wanted to use such a method to bribe him?
Wanting him to betray the class was impossible!
Behind him.
Watching Sudou's back, Hikigaya straightened his collar.
Unfortunately.
Even if his academic ability has gone up.
Sudou has still not grown at all; strictly speaking, it's just a superficial kind of growth.
Normally he might seem more calm and rational.
But as long as it touches upon key issues, or issues involving Horikita Suzune, Sudou's emotional instability hasn't changed.
This guy's biggest problem.
Previously it was being emotional; now it is his mindset toward Horikita Suzune.
To put it nicely, it's loyalty.
To put it bluntly, it's a simp's mindset.
He can't even figure out where he's being utilized.
Coming to find Sudou at this specific time was just hoping to use Sudou's loyalty to Horikita Suzune to tell Horikita Suzune about this.
Eliminating the chance for him to meet Horikita Suzune alone.
However.
It might be an unnecessary consideration; Sudou likely lacks the awareness to consider everything thoroughly.
If they knew someone might betray the class.
How would Class D handle it?
Even if Horikita Suzune, Ayanokouji, Kouenji, Hirata—even if these strong individuals can maintain their calm and rationality.
Then what about the people below?
If you don't consider the emotions of the people below, the result will be very miserable.
No matter how beautiful the surface seems.
Fake unity will always be fake.
Whether to betray the class.
Is not up to the individual thoughts of Yukimura and the others.
On the other side.
Entering the school.
Sudou's expression remained somewhat ugly.
He didn't expect that Hikigaya was secretly targeting Class D again, and had even already contacted Yukimura and those people.
Although he didn't know exactly who they were, he actually hadn't heard anything about it.
These guys.
What exactly do they want to do?
Do they really want to betray the class?
Why didn't they tell everyone so they could discuss it together?
No.
This matter must be told to Horikita Suzune!
Thinking of this.
Sudou quickly walked into Class D. .