Reasons for consent

"Why?"

Hikigaya Hachiman didn't quite understand Haruno's intentions. If it's just annoying, isn't it better to let Ayanokouji drop out of school, why bother so much.

Well, how can I explain this?

Haruno slowly released him, pointed her finger to her chin, and thought for a moment before saying, "Let me use an analogy, if a company spends a lot of money on product development, this product's performance is tested in a lab. It's very strong, but it's still quite a long time before it hits the market, but no one expected the product to be stolen before then."

"Currently, if you want to crack down on this company and make the shareholders who invested in it lose their trust, what method will Hikigaya-kun choose?"

"No, even if you ask me how to do it..."

After saying that, Hikigaya guessed roughly what Haruno wanted to say.

In the current environment, the so-called approach is clearly to bring the product to market earlier, show its mediocre or even poor performance, and at the same time prevent it from being recycled by companies.

"…So Ayanokōji is this product?"

"Hehe, Hikigaya-kun is really easy to talk to," Haruno showed a satisfied smile, "Yes, the purpose of this organization is to train ordinary people in artificial geniuses, and Ayanokouji is the most successful case known as the "Ultimate Masterpiece."

"...what?"

Hikigaya was instantly stunned upon hearing this. What a mess in the settings.

- Do you mean that this agency, like the KGB, specializes in the training of super agents?

"It's a little different, but it won't be a big problem for you to understand it that way."

Haruno silently compared and replied, "These experiments all started from infancy. They are either orphans or their parents are thugs. It really looks like the KGB, but the goal of both sides is... Huh? Also a country?

"For the sake of the country… why are you making geniuses out of ordinary people?"

"Yes, their ultimate goal is to prepare people capable of leading Japan, and Kiyotaka Ayanokouji is the most influential candidate."

"real or fake..."

The more Hikigaya listened, the more nonsense he felt. What kind of brain circuitry did he need to come up with such a Cold War-style plan?

No wonder this guy Ayanokōji feels so weird, it turns out he's playing a high school student and not a high school student like everyone else.

Judging from Haruno's description, the style of this organization is clearly not that humane: it seems that the secret organizations in the film have been training people as tools since childhood, completely ignoring human rights.

Geniuses nurtured in this environment will lead Japan in the future...

Hikigaya suddenly wanted to ask which country is more suitable for immigration?

"But Haruno-san, you said that their goal is to turn ordinary people into geniuses. How is the so-called difference between ordinary people and geniuses defined? Is it just an IQ measurement?

The concept of genius is inherently very general, and IQ can only be used as a basis for judgment, not as a final conclusion.

"IQ is only one of them, and it depends mainly on the parents," Haruno replied, "if both parents are talented people, then they will be considered suitable models."

"…Enough nonsense, don't you let people change things or something like that?" Hikigaya couldn't help but complain.

Many brilliant children come from idiot parents, and in turn, brilliant parents also make idiot children, and there are plenty of such cases in life.

Just look at those parents who have high blood pressure just because they help their kids with their homework.

Hikigaya really thinks it's safer to study genetics if the country wants to get a lot of geniuses.

"Yes, this is really nonsense," Haruno's face suddenly showed an evil smirk, "I think this institution is just a scam set up by some self-righteous politician to gain political capital, it's really ridiculous. ."

"...That's all."

This was the first time Hikigaya had seen Haruno get so angry, because perhaps she had empathy for the children being used as experiments.

"How about this, Hikigaya-kun, are you ready to help me?"

Haruno changed from the sunlight and cheerfulness of the past and asked with a solemn face.

Hikigaya got the feeling that if he refused here, Haruno wouldn't make him half-joking like usual, but put on his mask again and accept his answer with a smile.

To be honest, Hikigaya doesn't care what kind of institution it is, what kind of Ayanokouji or class D classmates.

Only--

"Haruno-san, I want to ask you…why did you interfere in this matter?"

"This is mainly for two reasons."

Haruno didn't hesitate and immediately replied, "I personally hate the idea of ​​this institution. This approach will only drain people's personalities and the world will become very boring, especially an interesting person like Hikigaya-kun. definitely won't show up again."

"...Please don't use me as negative teaching material."

- This is not true! In my opinion, Hikigaya-kun is the best! Truth!

"Uh, then what about the second point?"

If possible, Hikigaya really hopes that Haruno won't say such words. It makes people misunderstand!

"As for the second point..."

This time, Haruno wasn't as happy as before. She hesitated for a long time and finally slapped her chest.

"Of course, because I am from the Yukinoshita family. I'm sure you can understand that, right?"

"Oh, almost."

...is there a political factor?

Hikigaya secretly sighed. Haruno mentioned that the institution was headed by a certain politician before, and she never gave the name of the institution from beginning to end, probably because she was worried that he would get into unnecessary trouble if he found out about it. .

Despite this, Haruno still decided to ask Hikigayu for help.

Who called her the eldest daughter of the Yukinoshita family?

Perhaps, deep down, Haruno hoped that Hikigaya would reject her.

However, just as Haruno thought, Hikigaya was still unable to make up his mind.

After a long time, Haruno finally spoke again.

"It's a pity. It seems like I can only find the best reasons to convince Hikigaya-kun."

For a moment, Haruno's expression became very sad, but soon became smiling again.

"Hehehe, I know Hikigaya-kun is very worried about this, but don't worry, even if you fail in the end, I'll give you a generous reward like...!"

"Ouch."

"Don't be so indifferent," Haruno touched him with her elbow, "if you want to go to university, the Yukinoshita family will find someone to write you a letter of recommendation, and if you want to go to a big company, the Yukinoshita family will help." Use the relationship and let you in and make sure your future is smooth!"

"Yes, it's really good."

Hikigaya's reaction was always light and he just didn't care.

"Oh, it seems that this condition cannot impress you… But no wonder. Hikigaya-kun is already very good. It looks like you have to set some conditions that you cannot refuse.

Haruno spread her hands, pretending to be helpless, and then an evil smile appeared at the corners of her mouth.

"If you succeed in three years, then not only the above conditions, but also Komachi's future will be guaranteed by the Yukinoshita family."

"Let me think..."

Hikigaya didn't expect Haruno to talk about Komachi at this time.

Even as an older brother, Hikigaya couldn't boast that Komachi was a bright child and really didn't want her to be admitted to a regular university.

Of course, this doesn't mean that Komachi's future is necessarily bleak, at least her communication skills and attractiveness are a few blocks away from her brother, so she won't suffer in the future when she enters society.

However, if it were possible...

Hikigaya Hachiman still wants to bring a better future to Komachi.

"I see, I will try to do something," Hikigaya said softly, "however, there is one thing I want to state in advance. Please don't put too much on me. I can't guarantee that I'll be successful at that time."

"Haha, I knew Hikigaya-kun would agree.

Yes, this is also impossible.

——After all, brothers and sisters are like that.

Hikigaya said this to himself in the back of his mind.