Chapter 017: I Can't Pretend Anymore, Ichinose's Gentleness

Kanzaki's suggestion.

It's completely like letting a corporate slave hand over the hard-earned salary of the month to a colleague for safekeeping. 

It's even more capitalist than a capitalist.

"Cough..."

Hikigaya coughed a little speechlessly and said, "Whose idea is this?"

Only Ichinose benefits from this.

He somewhat doubted that this wouldn't be Ichinose's opinion, right? Did he misread it? Was Ichinose a well-disguised scheming bitch?

"It's My idea."

Kanzaki explained solemnly, "After all, I also know that I don't have the popularity like Ichinose. The person who can make Class B feel at ease to hand over their private points should be only Ichinose, right?"

It's only been a few days since school started. Kanzaki doesn't seem to be a dog that has been infatuated by a woman. It's great that Ichinose is not a scheming bitch.

However, correspondingly, Kanzaki who can propose such an opinion is simply a devil. From today on, let's call him Devil Kanzaki.

"Ichinose, what about you?"

Hikigaya looked at Ichinose next to him.

The most critical thing is the opinion of the person involved.

"I have the same idea."

Ichinose nodded and said frankly, "Since this school has frequent dropouts, the school should also prepare measures to prevent dropouts. The more personal points you have, the safer it is. I don't want anyone to leave this class. Hikigaya-kun, what do you think?"

"..."

Hikigaya twitched at the corner of his mouth.

The difference is that Kanzaki tends to use personal points as weapons, while Ichinose tends to use them as defensive means.

However,

Isn't it too naive?

Who would hand over their money to others for safekeeping?

"This concerns the whole class. Private points are not a small matter. It's better to care more about other people's opinions."

Hikigaya said righteously.

Although he doesn't like these social phrases, he has to say that they are really useful when refusing.

Through some rigid sentences, you can maintain a polite attitude and imply the meaning of your refusal to the other party.

"Indeed..."

Kanzaki nodded his head.

"Indeed, it should be voluntary participation."

Ichinose also smiled and nodded her head: "It's great to be able to discuss with Hikigaya-kun."

"Yes, it's great to be able to help."

Hikigaya nodded.

It feels like the two of them don't care too much. After all, letting classmates hand over private points to someone for safekeeping is unrealistic in itself.

Both of them are much better than him and naturally understand this point.

It can only be done on voluntary basis.

I'm concerned that they're simply using this proposal as a pretext to get closer to him.

Thinking about it,

Hikigaya couldn't help but squeeze the paper cup in his hand.

"I'm going to the bathroom."

As he said that.

Hikigaya got up and left, walked around several dining tables and walked into the bathroom.

Looking at the dead fish eyes reflected in the mirror, Hikigaya looked gloomy and looked up at the ceiling for a long time without saying a word.

I Can't pretend anymore.

After a long time.

He left the bathroom, turned around and came to the front desk, took out the small ticket from his pocket and paid the bill, then returned to the dining table.

However, before he got close, he heard Ichinose's worried voice.

"Sure enough, it still doesn't work."

Ichinose's white little hand dragged her cheek and looked out of the window muttering: "What should I do to make Hikigaya-kun fit into the class?"

"In fact."

Kanzaki sighed: "I think most of it is his own problem. We don't need to care so much."

Just take what just happened for example.

Although I don't know what reason he has, but leaving without saying a word...

It will only lower Ichinose's evaluation in front of people like Ichinose and others even more.

If it weren't for Ichinose's own social skills being excellent enough, she would definitely become a laughing stock.

In Kanzaki's eyes,

This is completely Hikigaya's own problem.

He doesn't understand how to read the atmosphere.

Although Kanzaki also doesn't like communicating with people, he understands the importance of read the atmosphere.

"Kanzaki-kun"

Ichinose said somewhat seriously: "Hikigaya-kun is just not good at communication. It should be caused by past experiences. As classmates shouldn't we take more care of him?"

"Well, that's true."

Kanzaki also agreed and nodded her head: "I see that he is not very good at dealing with many people. Sure enough, two people are still too many."

"Alright, leave the rest to me."

Ichinose nodded confidently.

On the other side,

Hikigaya Hachiman leaned against the wall, looking up at the ceiling.

Actually,

He has always knew.

From the beginning, Class B's enthusiasm was abnormal, and Ichinose and Kanzaki found excuses to discuss with him.

Ichinose must have greeted everyone in the class.

She is really a gentle and good girl.

Everyone in the class is kind to him, and they will surround him and care about him after class.

No one will forget his name, and no one will laugh at his speech that often makes people feel awkward.

Such an environment is too warm.

These are experiences he has never had from childhood to adulthood, a fulfilling life.

So much that

He didn't want to tell Ichinose and others about the 20 million private points

He fears that his personal interests might influence this good class, causing Ichinose and others to see his despicable side.

Instead,

It makes him even more despicable.

He understand this clearly

He enjoyed the comfortable environment Ichinose had created without a worry.

Deliberately feigning ignorance.

Undoubtedly, he's using Ichinose's kindness to experience the fulfilling life he has always wanted!

Maybe it's because he just graduated from junior high school.

There is still a bit of unrealistic longing in his heart.

'Disgusting'

Hikigaya Hachiman clenched his fist, took a deep breath, turned around and walked to the two as if nothing had happened.

"Is it almost done?"

"Yeah."

Kanzaki picked up the tray naturally: "I have something else to do, you guys go back first."

"Is that so, see you tomorrow, Kanzaki-kun!"

Ichinose nodded knowingly. 

Hikigaya Hachiman on the side picked up his schoolbag and walked out with a smirk. Ichinose also hurriedly followed up.

"Table 13's bill, please."

Kanzaki made his way to the cashier's counter, carrying his tray.

Remembering that this meal was his treat. As for Ichinose, it's just a meal and there's no need to take it to heart.

"Sorry, table 13 has already been paid for."

"Huh?"

Kanzaki turned back somewhat unexpectedly, but he could no longer see the figures of the two.

On the other side,

"Hikigaya-kun."

Ichinose walked side by side with him, smiling brightly: "About clothes, what are you going to do with your clothes?"

"What clothes?"

"Aren't you going to buy clothes?"

"Don't we have school uniforms?"

"Although that's true, you always need a few sets of casual clothes for weekends and summer and winter vacations, right?"

"Indeed..."

Hikigaya Hachiman responded listlessly.

There are many pedestrians returning to the dormitory around, and there are also students who plan to go to Keyaki Mall Shopping Center for fun.

In the past, my mom would buy some weird-tasting clothes.

Buy whatever I want to buy

There are no requirements either.

This is indeed something he didn't consider. He needs to consider these things when he starts living alone.

"Do you want to go shopping at Keyaki Mall Shopping Center together on weekends?"

"What about others?"

"If you don't mind, can everyone go together? What do you think, Hikigaya-kun?"

"Well..."

"I'd like to visit the supermarket as well. Hikigaya-kun only had a mountain vegetable set meal for lunch. What about your other meals?"

"Whatever..."

He could feel that Ichinose was constantly looking for topics, but this feeling made him feel more uncomfortable.

Near the dormitory building, there are fewer people around.

"Ichinose..."

Hikigaya Hachiman finally spoke.

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