The Initiative to Admit Defeat

"As expected of Hikigai-kun. Your insight, as always, is amazing."

Sakayanagi lightly clapped her hands, admiring from the bottom of her heart.

As Hikigaya said, Class A discipline is entirely under Katsuragi's responsibility, and although Sakayanagi knew about the school system early on, with her personality, she would not be shy in such trivial matters as a subordinate.

"Nothing, but I'm interested in people-watching."

"Ha ha, what a terrible interest."

"...I do not deny."

Hikigaya really felt like he was a little bad, no matter who he faced, he would unconsciously interpret the other side's words and penetrate the true meaning behind them.

This habit, developed over years of solitary life, has become almost an instinct.

"By the way, why does Hikigaya-kun seem to be very familiar with Katsuragi-kun?" Sakayanagi asked, seemingly casually, "But I've never seen you guys talk to each other. "

For some reason, it seemed that these words had a deeper meaning, and the expressions of the other three became solemn.

...What happened to Katsuragi and Sakayanagi?

After thinking for a while, Hikigaya realized that this question was really not easy to answer.

He seems to know Katsuragi very well, but in fact, these two have not said a word since they entered the school, or to be more precise, they only know Katsuragi one-sidedly, and Katsuragi does not even know that there is such a thing. human. How is he.

Sounds like a stalker.

However, Hikigaya has a positive reason, and it's about student council work.

Because President Horikita's speech at the club meeting was too harsh, the first years were too scared to register. There were only two candidates for all the first years, and the tedious work of investigating naturally fell on Hikigaya's shoulders.

Katsuragi is one of them.

Luckily, both of them are great talents, Katsuragi has a lot of influence in class A, and the other girl is the central figure in class B.

In terms of personal ability, it is not a problem for them to join the student council, and Hikigaya is also very happy that they will have two more powerful colleagues in the future.

Thus, he can be freed from endless work!

"Really nothing."

After thinking about it, Hikigaya decided to speak up. In any case, there is no requirement that the student union be kept secret.

Most importantly, if you don't tell Sakayanagi, you don't know what that imp will do.

"It's just that Katsuragi signed up for the student union, and the president arranged for me to investigate his situation."

"I see, I've heard about this for a long time… Wait?" Sakayanagi suddenly realized that something was wrong, "Hikigaya-kun, when did you join the Student Council?"

Before Hikigaya could answer, Kamuro shook his head.

"Impossible, how could this guy join the student council?"

Indeed, anyone who is even slightly familiar with Hikigaya can tell that a guy like him who doesn't want to work can't do such an ungrateful thing.

"That's right, and student council enrollment isn't over yet, right? Won't the selection results be announced before next month?"

Although it was Hashimoto's first day with Hikigaya, he also refuted his words from a different perspective.

But--

"You must know one thing, the world itself is unintelligent."

Hikigaya looked sad, if he had a choice, how could he, a lazy dog, join the student council.

Sitting in a dorm and watching cartoons, isn't it a delicious snack?

"Kamuro Masumi, think about it, if this world is truly sentient, how can you be Sakayanagi's slave, and how can I eat with you like this? It's all force majeure!"

"...looks like it is."

Hikigaya's words immediately convinced Kamuro, as she had felt the same way for the past two weeks.

"That's so rude, Masumi-san is a good friend of mine," Sakayanagi muttered angrily.

This joke, of course, was ignored by both of them.

"Ahem, digression, let's go back to Katsuragi-kun."

Sakayanagi coughed twice, drawing everyone's attention again.

"Hikigaya-kun, as you can see, Katsuragi-kun has a lot of followers… followers, although they are still together now, I'm afraid that when the s system is officially announced, Class A will split into two factions. "

"…You can't afford to let yourself down, right?"

"Haha, hikigaya-kun really knows me very well.

Of course, at least Hikigaya has no idea who Sakayanagi will serve as his subordinates, this girl looks like a type of super controller.

"By the way, if it's convenient, can I ask how many people have you attracted?" Hikigaya asked curiously.

"There are about ten people on both sides, Katsuragi-kun has a little more, and the rest are neutral.

Hearing Sakayanagi's words, Hikigaya secretly laughed, but didn't expect her to lose after all.

But this is not surprising. Although Sakayanagi has a very good mind, there is still no way to give her full rein. Coupled with her physical inconvenience, it's not bad to be able to attract so many people.

On the contrary, Katsuragi, who looks dignified and dignified, and at the same time has a sense of responsibility and responsibility, is expected to trust his classmates.

Even with the passage of time, it's not surprising that the neutral faction went to Katsuragi, as the latter makes people feel more secure.

"Hikigaya-kun, it looks like you want to see me fail," Sakayanagi showed a fearless smile, "but unfortunately you are destined not to see it because Katsuragi-kun is just a toy to pass the time for me."

"Oh, yes, yes, you are amazing."

Hikigaya had no doubts. He just wasn't interested in such things.

Besides, he's really a bit depressed right now.

"I said to Sakayanagi, do you remember our bet?"

- Of course, what's wrong?

Sakayanagi smiled and looked around the room.

"Listen, Masumi-san, you've been working very hard for the past two weeks. I hope you surprise me."

Who knows that Hikigu refused: "No need, I admit defeat. If you have any requirements, just ask."

"Wait! Wait a minute!"

Compared to Sakayanagi, Kamuro seemed more flustered and puzzled. She screamed, "Why do you have to admit defeat? You should have won a lot, right? You definitely have a chance to defeat Sakayanagi!"

She seems to really hate Sakayanagi.

"Hikigaya-kun, may I ask why?" Sakayanagi also seemed to be interested in this.

"Don't deliberately ask for it," Hikigaya said angrily, "You have over a dozen subordinates right now."

When Sakayanagi said that she had formed a faction, Hikigaya knew immediately that he would lose and he still couldn't return.

"Hehehe, as expected of Hikigai-kun. You actually knew about it before."

Sakayanagi was as happy as a little fox, and the expression of this plot came out really clumsy.

No way who told Hikigaya Hachiman to be careless.

He has almost a million points on his body now. If the betting date is set for April 30, which is the day before the points are awarded, there may be a chance to turn a loss into a win.

But there is only one week left, and in May, all class A applicants will be able to score at least 90,000 points.

Even if it's someone stronger than Hikigaya, he can't surpass the faction with the strength of one person. As for borrowing money like Sakayanagi...

Before that, you must have friends.