After school.
Today, Kobashi Yume and Mako didn't come to the Sheep Shearing Club, Hikigaya didn't care much, after all, they didn't come every day.
Strictly speaking.
Both of them are not members of the Sheep Shearing Club.
When the club time ended.
It was also the end of the student council work.
At the entrance of the teaching building.
"Honami, aren't you going to meet Himeno Yuki?"
Seeing Ichinose leaning against the wall, Hikigaya quickly stepped forward.
Up to now.
It might be true that Himeno Yuki likes him.
The fact that she helped him buy clothes and gave him a back brace might be a sign of her liking him.
Although he is grateful for Himeno Yuki's affection.
However, now.
Since he is already dating Ichinose.
Hikigaya won't bother with Himeno Yuki, at most he will apologize to her later, and maybe take care of her a little bit if he can.
Although he feels that Himeno Yuki probably doesn't need him to take care of her.
Today.
Let Ichinose talk to Himeno Yuki first.
It should be more convenient to let them clear it.
"Yes."
Ichinose took Hikigaya's arm and walked towards the school gate.
"But, I still want to walk home with Hikki."
"Oh, indeed..."
Hikigaya nodded without thinking.
Even though it's only a ten-minute walk, walking together doesn't make much sense.
But.
He can already feel Ichinose's desire to be together.
He really wants to be with Ichinose in the room every day.
They just arrived at the school gate.
The two of them saw several people standing at the school gate.
Karuizawa Kei, Sakura Airi, Hasebe Haruka, Kushida Kikyo.
Everyone's eyes fell on Hikigaya's arm, and Ichinose wished she could lean her whole body on him.
Looking at the scene in front of him.
The result is self-evident.
Seeing Sakura Airi's tears spinning in her eyes, Hasebe Haruka sighed and tugged at her sleeve.
In this case.
There's no need to ask.
It's just embarrassing for them, turning around and leaving is the best result for Sakura Airi.
However.
Karuizawa, with red eyes, walked up to Hikigaya.
Looking straight into his eyes.
"I have something to say to you, come here."
"Hmm?"
Looking at Karuizawa's red eyes, it felt like she was about to cry.
Could it be that Ryuen did something to her, or did she run into some trouble?
Hikigaya frowned and looked serious:
"What happened?"
As soon as he opened his mouth.
The tears in Karuizawa's eyes uncontrollably slid down her face, she casually wiped the tears from the corner of her eyes, turned her head and stared straight at Ichinose.
"I have something to say to him, Ichinose, please leave first."
"..."
Ichinose looked at her, then at Sakura Airi and others behind her, and finally looked at Hikigaya before nodding.
"Alright, then Hikki, I'll go first."
"Ah, oh."
Hikigaya was stunned for a moment before nodding.
If Karuizawa has something to do, it's indeed better to keep it confidential.
After a final glance at Karuizawa, Ichinose left from the side of Hasebe Haruka and others. Although the other two didn't understand, it was clear that Karuizawa and Sakura Airi liked Hikigaya. However, there wasn't much to worry about, Hikigaya was trustworthy enough.
...
At the suggestion of Kushida Kikyo, they came to a corner of the campus.
"What... what's the matter?" Hikigaya looked at the four girls in front of him and asked with some confusion.
However, no one responded, only Hasebe Haruka turned her head and looked at him with some disdain. It was rare to see someone as insensitivity as him. It was really surprising that Ichinose would date Hikigaya. If Sakura Airi and Hikigaya were together, the two would probably be stunned.
They came to the corner. With the help of Kushida Kikyo, Karuizawa finally wiped the tears from her face, clutching her pink hair and looking back at Hikigaya. There was a hint of expectation in her cold tone.
"Hikki, are you dating Ichinose?"
"..."
Hikigaya's face turned red instantly. These gossipers always liked to ask such questions, couldn't they see it? He really didn't have the insight of his classmates.
"Well..." Hikigaya stammered somewhat embarrassedly: "It's more than just that kind of relationship."
He might not like Ichinose, but he wanted to be responsible for Ichinose. Just as Ichinose had said, let time prove that this love can withstand the test and last forever. Hearing his words, tears flowed down like a dam burst, feeling her vision was somewhat blurred, Karuizawa quickly wiped her tears with her sleeve, her voice choked:
"Say, did Ichinose blackmail you, how could you date her?"
"That..." Hikigaya also felt something was wrong, and asked hesitantly: "Are you okay?"
"Answer me!" Karuizawa stared at Hikigaya with teary eyes.
Suddenly, he was startled. He had heard girls' words that seemed to freeze people, but what was this situation where they were crying and fierce? It felt even scarier than the cold and ruthless rejection.
Hikigaya stammered.
"She is not... blackmailing me..."
As soon as these words came out, Karuizawa could no longer control herself, and the tears flowed uncontrollably.
Originally, it wasn't blackmail. It was just that the two of them naturally started dating, and there was no room for further explanation. Thinking of this, she kept wiping the corners of her eyes with the palm of her hand. Her voice was somewhat choked:
"Why... why... you clearly said, you clearly promised."
Wasn't it agreed that if there was any problem, he could consult him? Wasn't it agreed that he had promised her a million conditions? He clearly agreed with her being a parasite, he should be responsible for protecting her for a lifetime.
Why is he still dating Ichinose?
Sakura Airi on the side was a little stunned, and her gaze at Karuizawa was even more surprised. Originally, she thought she already liked Hikigaya very much.
But, she didn't expect Karuizawa to cry like this, obviously deeper than her liking.
Perhaps, Karuizawa and Hikigaya have some communication that they don't know about. Although she was also very sad, Sakura Airi suddenly felt that her liking might be quite superficial.
Whether it can match Ichinose is unknown. But it definitely can't match Karuizawa.
"That... are you okay?" Hikigaya looked at Karuizawa and asked with some heartache. He couldn't handle a girl's tears, this was the first time he saw a girl crying like this in front of him.
"How could it be okay?"
Upon hearing this.
Karuizawa looked up at the somewhat blurry Hikigaya, as if she was shouting from the bottom of her throat.
"I like you, don't you know? And, you clearly promised, why are you still dating Ichinose?"
"..."
Hikigaya was suddenly stunned: "I didn't promise anything, did I?"
Although Karuizawa's past is indeed pitiful.
But he.
At most, he would let Karuizawa discuss with him if there's anything, and try his best to help.
He shouldn't have made any promises, right?
"..."
Karuizawa was choked up and turned red.
But her eyes were still red and her voice was choked.
"Break up, you probably don't like Ichinose, can you break up with her?"
Karuizawa was very clear.
Hikigaya could not possibly like Ichinose, it was mostly that despicable woman who took the initiative.
"I'm sorry, I can't do that."
Hikigaya said somewhat awkwardly.
He had never considered that Karuizawa would actually like him, when did he become such a popular character?
But to break up with Ichinose.
This is definitely impossible, although he doesn't particularly like or dislike her, he must be responsible for Ichinose.
Karuizawa bit her lip, tears uncontrollably fell down, just staring at Hikigaya in front of her.
Only the sound of sobbing echoed in this corner from time to time.
Kushida Kikyo and others on the side also didn't know what to do, this was the strong Karuizawa.
This was the first time they saw this side of Karuizawa.
It really made people feel a bit at a loss.
Sakura Airi looked at Karuizawa but was somewhat envious, she was really brave.
After a long silence.
Hikigaya couldn't bear it anymore, took out a tissue and handed it to Karuizawa.
"Anyway, wipe your tears first."
"You go away."
Karuizawa slapped away the tissue in front of her, crying out somewhat unwillingly.
"If you don't like me, then don't be so gentle to me, what's so great about you, I hate you the most."
Saying this.
Karuizawa threw her shoulder bag at him, covered her pretty face with her arm, and ran towards the school gate.
"This..."
Hasebe Haruka couldn't help but pull Sakura Airi, the two looked at each other, looked at Hikigaya who was somewhat hesitant to leave.
The matter was settled.
Although they didn't know the reason.
But Karuizawa seemed to have fallen in love with Hikigaya to the point of no return.
Airi couldn't compare her feelings to Karuizawa.
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