Early February.
Hikigaya came to class as usual.
during this time.
The rumors against him have long been subdued. After all, he is not a famous figure. Students will naturally pursue other hot topics.
The boys in Class A simply vented their anger and didn't take it to heart anymore.
It just.
As soon as he stepped into the classroom, Hikigaya immediately felt something was wrong.
It's a shame to say it.
the fact is.
After the exam.
Hikigaya walks into the classroom every morning, and Kobashi Yume, Amikura Mako and others will greet him. Afterwards, it depends on whether they talk with him or play with Ichinose.
but.
As long as Ichinose is here.
Most of them would play with Ichinose, but at least they could still say good morning.
However.
No one came to say hello to him today.
Hikigaya didn't care much and returned to her position, but she felt a little out of place.
It took a long time for Kobashi Yume and others to notice his presence.
"Hikki? Have you heard about it?"
"What?"
Hikigaya was still a little confused, so Kobashi Yume, Kanzaki, Shibata and other students gathered around.
"It's about the slander of Honami-chan, have you heard anything?"
Kobashi Yume and others' expressions were not very good, and they said angrily.
"No."
Never heard of it, Hikigaya said a little embarrassed:
"What happened?"
Ichinose is undoubtedly one of the top students in the school.
But there is someone slandering Ichinose. It had to be said that Hikigaya felt that the other party was looking for death.
"Recently, I often hear rumors slandering Honami-chan."
Amikura Mako and others were still a little angry.
"For example?" Hikigaya asked without emotional intelligence.
"no."
Kobashi Yume and others looked at each other and suddenly felt a little embarrassed:
"Those words were so unpleasant, I just couldn't say it."
"That's..."
Hikigaya turned to look at Kanzaki and the others, really curious that someone would want to destroy Ichinose.
"Then let me do the talking."
Kanzaki looked solemn and said:
"Recently, I often hear words like [having a past that caused violent incidents], [having been in paid dating], [having committed theft and robbery], etc. These are obviously rumors spread deliberately."
"That's right."
Kobashi Yume said angrily: "Honami-chan is obviously not that kind of person."
"Yeah, I don't know how Honami-chan is doing now."
Amikura Mako looked at the door, her beautiful eyes couldn't help but feel worried.
"Hikigaya."
Kanzaki frowned and said solemnly: "What do you think is their reason for spreading such rumors?"
It seems.
Class B has already decided that this was intentional attack to Ichinose.
Honestly.
Hikigaya didn't think Ichinose would do these things. After all, that was the Archangel Ichinose. Someone must have spread this deliberately.
"Um..."
Hikigaya didn't care too much and said: "It must be a lie spread by someone who is jealous of Ichinose's popularity right?"
after all.
Except for the mock exams that will be held in the future, there are currently no exams, and even the mock exams will not affect the class points.
This kind of spreading bad rumors deliberately denigrates the other party's affairs.
Very common among girls.
He took this opportunity to unseat Ichinose from his throne on the top floor of the academy.
Or maybe someone has a crush on Shibata and wants to use this method to make Shibata disappointed in Ichinose.
Hikigaya couldn't think of any reason other than jealousy of Ichinose.
"Is that so?"
Kanzaki frowned and said, "Is it possible that this is a strategy to capture Class B?"
"I have no idea..."
Hikigaya wanted to say it was impossible, but hesitantly changed his mind.
After all.
If the other party determines that such rumors can have an effect on Ichinose.
If they want to maximize the profit.
Shouldn't it be used during special exams?
Fo now to spread such rumors.
Even if they could defeat Class B temporarily, they would still be able to investigate when the final special exam begins.
A trump card was wasted in vain.
The gain outweighs the loss.
But.
This school has fun-loving people like Nagumo Miyabi and Sakayanagi Arisu.
Maybe.
It is not impossible to launch an attack just for fun.
Hikigaya really can't guarantee it.
"yes."
Shibata also said solemnly: "I am also more inclined to think that this is a strategy to attack Class B."
"Any suspect?"
Hikigaya is really confused.
Although he also believes that those rumors are deliberately spread rumors, but his judgment is not too arbitrary.
To directly conclude that another class is causing trouble?
If there is a misunderstanding, wouldn't it allow other classes to take advantage of it?
"No."
Kanzaki frowned and said, "But after school, I think this matter needs to be investigated carefully."
As expected of Kanzaki.
It really should be investigated.
Whether it's jealousy or a strategy against Class B, Ichinose is the leader of Class B.
Now that the other party has taken action, at least you need to understand it carefully before making a decision.
"I don't think you need a reason?"
Kobashi Yume and Amikura Mako looked at each other and said somewhat unhappily:
"Honami-chan is so kind and outstanding. I don't think any girl would be jealous of Honami-chan. This is definitely an action against Class B."
Hikigaya looked around in Class B, and finally his eyes fell on Himeno Yuki.
It seems that no one really hates Ichinose.
Even a guy with a bad personality like Himeno Yuki still likes Ichinose, but he just doesn't like those endless parties.
For other classes.
Even Ryuuen doesn't seem to hate Ichinose.
It's really unimaginable.
What kind of person would hate Ichinose?
"Everyone, yahoo~"
At this moment.
A voice full of vitality sounded.
Seeing Ichinose walking into the classroom, Kobashi Yume and others quickly gathered around him, saying with worries on their faces:
"Honami-chan, are you okay?"
"It's okay, what's wrong?"
Ichinose blinked his big watery eyes and looked around at the people around him.
"Actually, there are a lot of bad rumors in the school now..."
Someone said in a hesitant voice.
"Oh, those rumors about me?"
Ichinose still had a reassuring smile on her pretty face and said nonchalantly:
"I know this, don't take it to heart."
"As expected of Honami-chan."
Amikura Mako quickly put her arms around Ichinose Honami and said coquettishly:
"I knew Honami-chan wouldn't be disturbed by these rumors."
"That must be someone else's fault. It's really too much."
Inside the classroom.
A group of girls surrounded Ichinose, and the originally dead atmosphere suddenly became full of vitality. Ichinose's energetic appearance was enough to reassure everyone.
but.
At this time, Kanzaki said slightly seriously: "Since someone has spread rumors, we can't ignore them."
"Silence will most likely be taken as confirmation. Don't worry, Ichinose, we will definitely investigate and find the real murderer after school."
"No, no, no."
Ichinose waved his hands repeatedly and smiled casually:
"You don't need to worry too much. I think the only way to overcome it is to remain silent."
"Is it really okay?"
"It's okay, it's okay! Look, I'm still fine.
Ichinose's snow-white little hand patted the majestic place, indicating that everyone should not worry.
As the class bell rang, everyone returned to their desks.
Hikigaya couldn't help but sit up straight.
Regrettably.
Neither Ichinose nor Kanzaki.
What both of them said was wrong.
Suppose the rumors only arise because of some misunderstanding.
Both approaches may work.
Whether you find the suspect or remain silent and wait for the storm to pass, there is no problem.
After all, the rumors stopped at forty-nine days.
Even though Ichinose is a popular figure in the school, as time goes by, everyone will naturally lose interest.
However.
This is all under the premise that the rumor comes from some kind of misunderstanding.
The scope of the rumors this time is extremely clear.
Four possibilities were pointed out directly.
Whether it's jealousy or a strategy to capture Class B.
Rumors come from pure malice.
Even if the real culprit is found and confronted face to face, the other party will not stop because of this.
After all.
In a place like a closed school.
There is no conviction for spreading rumors.
Even if you remain silent like Ichinose, the rumors may not stop as long as the other party spreads them with malicious intent.
therefore.
I'm afraid both of their judgments were wrong.
but.
Hikigaya didn't take it to heart.
After all, he also felt that those were all rumors to undermine Ichinose.
Ichinose is a very strong girl, and it is impossible to defeat Ichinose with this little trick.
not to mention.
If you don't do anythign wrong, you are not afraid of fake rumors.
Ichinose obviously didn't take these rumors to heart.
no matter who.
I want to defeat Ichinose in this way.
It is undoubtedly just a waste of time, nothing to care about.
After school.
Ichinose also needs to participate in student union work and leave the classroom one step ahead of schedule.
"Everyone, I really think we should investigate this carefully."
Kanzaki's pretty face said solemnly: "Although Ichinose doesn't seem to care, the matter is related to Ichinose after all. If we leave it alone, it will cause big problems sooner or later. Moreover, I really can't stand someone slandering Ichinose like this."
"Yes, I think so too."
"It's really too much that someone would slander Honami-chan."
"Yes, we must find that guy.
After all, it concerns Ichinose.
Whether it's out of friendship or for Class B, I'm afraid I can't just sit back and ignore Ichinose's matter.
Even if Ichinose says not to take it to heart, the people in Class B will take action spontaneously.
"Hikki, what about you?"
"Sorry, I won't go. After school, I plan to go to Keyaki Shopping Center. If anything happens, I will report it.
"That's it...that's fine too."
after all.
Going to Keyaki Shopping Center to investigate was also an investigation, and no one had any opinions.
but.
Hikigaya really didn't take it to heart.
Even if finding the perpetrator causes disputes, I am afraid it will add greater psychological pressure to Ichinose.
Anyway.
She is not afraid of slander, so you don't have to worry about Ichinose's affairs at all. .
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