After dinner.
Most students were preparing to head to the most enjoyable hot spring bathhouse.
Hikigaya changed into his bath robes and came to the lobby.
Taking this opportunity.
First, understand the situation of Karuizawa and the others to see if they need any help.
"Where's Honami?"
Hikigaya looked at Sakayanagi Arisu and the others who had changed into bath robes and asked.
"Ah..."
Hasebe Haruka, sitting opposite, reacted:
"I'm in the same group as her. Honami seems to be preparing to hold a girls' party tonight and is contacting the girls from other groups."
"As expected of her..."
Hikigaya nodded.
With Ichinose there, at least the group atmosphere definitely wouldn't be bad; there was no need for him to worry about that.
For the rest.
Hikigaya looked at Karuizawa and Himeno Yuki again.
"kei, everything should be fine on your side, right?"
Himeno Yuki was very honest on the surface; the most dangerous one was indeed Karuizawa kei.
"I'm fine."
Karuizawa kei held her milk and said nonchalantly:
"There aren't any particularly difficult people to deal with in the group, and since Yuki and I are in the same group, it doesn't matter much. It's just..."
Saying so.
Karuizawa looked at Himeno Yuki with some resentment and said:
"Why are you acting so well-behaved? At least say a few words to help me."
When they were in bed.
She didn't see Himeno Yuki being this honest; Karuizawa knew her very well.
Sure enough.
After being honest with each other.
The relationship naturally became much closer.
Perhaps in the eyes of Karuizawa and the others, the relationship with Himeno Yuki and the others was much stronger than that of classmates.
"I have my own difficulties, okay?"
Seeing no one around, Himeno Yuki became a bit impatient: "And, didn't I speak up for you?"
"Like a mosquito... too weak."
Karuizawa rolled her eyes.
Although the two of them showed nothing.
But there seemed to be a small problem.
It's just that with the two of them together, nothing major would happen.
"Then what about your side, Arisu?"
"Oh my, is Hikki~ worried about me?"
Hearing this.
Sakayanagi Arisu showed a playful smile.
Indeed, there was no need to worry.
Even without mentioning personal strength.
Bullying Sakayanagi Arisu would naturally place one in an inhumane position of being ostracized.
As long as Sakayanagi Arisu didn't actively seek trouble, others would have some concerns.
"Of course."
Hikigaya looked at Sakayanagi Arisu's slender figure and frowned.
"I'm not talking about other people. Is your body okay in such cold weather?"
"This."
Sakayanagi Arisu looked down at her legs and couldn't help but smile; the feeling of being kept in someone's heart like this wasn't bad.
"As long as I don't do strenuous exercise, I'm fine."
"Anyway, contact me anytime if anything happens, you guys too."
"I know, Hikki just likes to worry blindly~"
Every group.
Presumably, they all have their own problems.
Sakayanagi Arisu's group was undoubtedly the most difficult group.
As long as the reason for having difficulty moving legs was brought up, those around her would inevitably lose the ground for rebuttal.
"So, Hikki, what about your side."
Looking at Hikigaya's slightly heavy expression, Sakayanagi Arisu was a bit concerned and said:
"It doesn't look like things are going very smoothly."
"Haha..."
Hikigaya gave a dry laugh, his face full of helplessness.
"If you say it's smooth, it's quite smooth, but the atmosphere is a bit of a headache."
"Is that all?"
Sakayanagi Arisu smiled nonchalantly.
When several introverted people get together, the atmosphere should indeed be very uncomfortable, but obviously, that wasn't the most important thing.
"You're talking about Machida, right?"
Hikigaya glanced at her; this girl was indeed implying something.
Although she said she was neutral and would absolutely not provide help, Sakayanagi Arisu actually often hinted at certain things for him to find himself.
"He probably came specifically to observe me, but it's not a big problem."
"I see..."
Sakayanagi Arisu nodded.
Obviously, there was no need for him to say anything; Hikigaya understood it himself, he just didn't view Machida Koji as an opponent.
What's more.
A rare school trip.
What's the point of continuing the intrigue here? Isn't it better to enjoy the school trip?
"Where do you guys plan to go tomorrow?"
Hikigaya was a bit curious and planned to use it as a reference.
"Although there are still many places I want to go."
Karuizawa pointed at her chin with some excitement: "But as expected, let's go skiing. I didn't enjoy myself enough today."
"Me too. Most people should still be planning to ski."
"I see..."
Hikigaya nodded.
Broadly speaking, it should be like this; only Sakayanagi Arisu looked at the scene before her with a smile and didn't speak.
Although he didn't know if it could be cured.
But.
A few.
He didn't know if Sakayanagi Arisu was aware.
Difficulty moving her legs.
Sakayanagi Arisu's presence itself was a burden.
She was unable to participate in most of the projects.
People in the same group would certainly have some concerns, unable to go to places too far away, and the choices would be few.
"So."
Kamuro Masumi, wearing a thin bath towel, leaned her arm on Hikigaya's shoulder and said nonchalantly:
"What do you plan to do about the atmosphere of that group?"
"Let nature take its course. Just enjoy the school trip in peace."
Hikigaya said indifferently.
If it can be solved, solve it; if not, forget it.
Anyway, it wasn't any necessary special exam, just enjoy the school trip in peace.
"However."
Sakura Airi held her shoulder with some doubt and said:
"~Hikki is very comfortable when he's with us. Why is it that when the group is together, he always seems to talk less than usual?"
On.
"That's because I'm too familiar with you guys, so I don't have to think too much."
Hikigaya said with some embarrassment, his heart also filled with helplessness.
Besides that.
Mainly because he wasn't very familiar with Machida and the others.
And everyone had their own hidden motives; even if he wanted to enjoy the school trip in peace, he always had to think about whether he would say something wrong.
"If you ask me."
Kamuro Masumi leaned on his shoulder, her legs crossed, faintly revealing a mysterious area. Hikigaya quickly pulled her bath robe to cover it.
"Why not just take them all down? That way you won't have to care so much, right? You'll be able to be more casual too, right?"
Kamuro Masumi said with a playful face. Hearing her words, Karuizawa and the others covered their small mouths and giggled.
"Hehe, what a joke."
Hikigaya said speechlessly: "If it were like that, I'd rather act a bit noisier to improve the atmosphere."
Really.
It's not like he can take them down just because he wants to.
There is nothing in the world; the mediocre man disturbs himself.
Compared to the competition.
The school trip felt more like a test of himself.
"Alright, it's about time. I'm going to the bathroom first."
Hikigaya took out his phone and looked at the time, looked up at several people and said:
"Trying to liven up the atmosphere is harder than I imagined. Yuki, Airi, I'll count on you for Honami's side. Please help her more if anything happens."
"Really, just worrying blindly."
"I know, I will definitely support Honami-chan well."
Himeno Yuki muttered privately, and Sakura Airi nodded seriously.
"Really, why not ask the two of us."
"You guys know, right? Be a bit careful about the opinions of other people in the class, don't stand out too much."
Hearing the words of Karuizawa and the others.
Hikigaya helplessly rolled his eyes.
Damn it.
The ones worth worrying about most were actually Karuizawa and Hasebe Haruka playing together.
Do these two guys even know?
However.
With Ichinose and Sakura Airi standing by his side, it should be fine.
Even Sakura Airi herself didn't say anything.
It wasn't for anyone else to speak up.