Chapter 20

It's been a week since the midterm exams ended, and the atmosphere has become much more relaxed, probably because students either dropped out or didn't appear.

However, they were not as lax as they were in April, and no longer masturbating during class or fiddling with cell phones.

Well, that would definitely make them the class enemy, so it's only natural.

After classes and HR on the way home, students with club activities go straight to their clubs, while other students go to play with members of their groups.

As for me, I leave the classroom by myself and meet up with people from other classes...

"I don't understand the meaning of this email..."

I look at the email on my phone and groan. It was an email I received from Sakayanagi just before the end of my lunch break today, and in summary, it told me not to go back to the dorm until 4 o'clock today and to come to my room at 4 o'clock.

To be honest, I don't understand what it means. Don't go back to the dorm until 4 o'clock, are you planning on doing something in my room by 4 o'clock?

Well, I'll listen to what you have to say, because if I refuse, I'll suffer a terrible experience.

Thinking this, I was walking to kill time at the library until 4 o'clock when I saw Sakayanagi in front of me.

However, there are two people behind her. One is Kamuro, but the other is a boy I don't recognize.

"Good day, Hikigaya-kun. Did you see the email?"

"I saw it, but what are you planning?"

"That's unexpected. I'm doing what Hikigaya-kun wants."

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"It doesn't matter if you forget. You'll remember it in an hour, even if you don't like it."

You mean do what I want? I do not understand what it means. I don't know, but it probably has something to do with the fact that Kamuro is glaring at me and the man is laughing more happily.

"I don't really understand, but I don't have to go back to my room until 4 o'clock, right? I don't mind that, but are your two subordinates involved?"

"Masumi-san does the same thing as me. Hashimoto-kun is my advisor...Ah, this is my friend Masayoshi Hashimoto."

"This is Hashimoto. I wanted to talk to you, Hikigaya."

"I don't think it would be interesting to talk to me."

"No, no. Sakayanagi who speaks passionately with a boy, which is rare, and I think it's interesting that you're number one in the popular ranking and the number one in the death list."

You bastard...don't say what I care about.

"Now, Masumi-san and I will excuse ourselves. Hikigaya-kun, please talk to Hashimoto-kun until 4 o'clock. Now, Masumi-san, please take care of me."

"Yes, yes... why me..."

"Isn't that good? I don't feel safe alone."

"You're not that kind of girl... at all."

While saying that, Sakayanagi and Kamuro walk away from me, but what the heck is going on? The two of them are probably doing something in my room, but at least from Kamuro's perspective, it's probably something she don't like.

"So, there's about an hour until 4 o'clock, so come with me."

"...Haa. For now, I'll go to a cafe."

"Then I'd like some iced tea."

"A class A honor student is better than a D class poor person."

"No, no. There's no way someone with over 1 million points is poor, right?"

It looks like Sakayanagi is sharing my information with her allies. This is probably in case there is a conflict.

"It's fine, it's fine. I cooperated with Heaven starting at 4 o'clock, so I wanted to thank you for paying in advance."

Hashimoto says so. Seriously, what's going on after 4 o'clock? I feel confident from Hashimoto's words, but I have no idea what he will do.

"…Up to 500 points."

For now, let's take the invitation from the other side. If that happens, I might be able to grasp something.

"Thank you, let's go then."

Hashimoto says that and starts walking, so I follow him and enter the cafeteria on campus. And when I ordered tea and Hashimoto ordered iced tea, they came right away.

When I take a sip of tea, Hashimoto opens his mouth.

"I've heard a lot about you from Sakayanagi, but who's the favorite?"

"That's a pretty in-depth question."

That question has already been asked many times, but I never thought it would be asked by someone I've only met for five minutes.

"I'm curious, because I'm betting on Sakayanagi."

"Wait, a minute! Is there a bet going on?"

"Yeah. For the whole school. By the way, the odds are 1.4x for Sakayanagi, 1.7x for Hiyori Shiina, 2.2x for Ichinose, and 32x for everyone else. So the other day, you and Kamuro were walking at a shopping mall. When I saw you doing that, I was pretty nervous."

Seriously? And it's not just the whole grade, it's the whole school. I know I'm famous throughout the school, but I never thought I was being used as a bet.

"You're kidding me, betting on such a sacred campus."

"Are you aware that it's a boomerang?"

"I'm aware of that. So, how much did you bet on Sakayanagi?"

"30000"

"Don't be stingy and bet about 150,000 yen!"

"No, no, if I lose, I'll just indulge in a wild vegetable set meal, right?"

"It's not tasty, but it's not bad."

There's a minimum amount of seasoning, and it's a great deal considering it's free. Well, I haven't eaten it since I earned over 1 million points.

"Huh...I didn't know that because I've never eaten it. Do you have any other interesting information?"

Hashimoto asked me a question with a curious look on his face...

"Did you also order Sakayanagi to get information from me?"

It's about Sakayanagi. She's probably gathering all kinds of information about this school in order to win, and there's a possibility that she's trying to use Hashimoto to get information that I haven't told Sakayanagi about.

Hashimoto, on the other hand, shakes his head.

"No, this is just my opinion. Well, if I have any useful information, I'll tell Sakayanagi."

I see. In other words, unlike Kamuro, Hashimoto doesn't seem to be following along reluctantly.

Even so, he doesn't seem to be paranoid, so even if Sakayanagi is in a pinch, he won't try to help her, and there's a high possibility that he'll abandon her in a hasty attack. In fact, he would definitely betray her.

"That's useful information... then, if you can tell me about the current situation of Class A, I'll share some of the information I have."

Although I have private conversations with Sakayanagi, we rarely talk about classes, and I would like to increase my sources of information.

"Good. So what do you want to know about Class A?"

"... For now, tell me about the Sakayanagi faction and the Katsuragi faction."

All I know is that there are Sakayanagi factions and Katsuragi factions within A-Class, and that the Sakayanagi factions are aggressive and the Katsuragi factions are conservative, and they are at odds with each other due to their different ideas.

"There's the Sakayanagi faction and the Katsuragi faction...but there hasn't been any major movement at the school so far, so there's only been some minor conflict, and right now they're bringing in neutral factions.''

"I see. From the looks of it, it seems impossible for Sakayanagi to unify the classes unless it's a big event."

"You seem convinced that Sakayanagi will unify the class."

Immediately answer Hashimoto's question. As for Katsuragi, I just looked at his face, but I didn't sense any particular aura from him. I think he's good, but I think he's inferior to Sakayanagi.

In fact, I don't think there is anyone on par with Sakayanagi. Let's not talk about that Robot here.

"So? How many people are in the faction?"

"There are about 10 people from both factions. That's why they're working hard to bring in about 10 people from the neutral faction."

"I see. Well, do your best, you bastard."

"Huh... that's ironic. You call me a  bastard."

Hashimoto's atmosphere changes. It's bingo after all.

"I can tell by the atmosphere. You follow Sakayanagi because it's easier to get the flavor, and even though you swear loyalty to Sakayanagi, you don't respect her."

Well, I think it's a smart way to live. If you pledge allegiance to Sakayanagi, there's a good chance you'll get mud on the face.

"I see. That's what I heard from Sakayanagi and Kamuro. You have a very high level of insight."

It's only natural that if we don't train our observational eyes, we'll create a lot of dark history.

"Well then, what do you want to ask me?"

"That's right... then..."

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dear god...

"It's time. I'm leaving now."

The alarm goes off telling me it's 4 o'clock, so I turn it off and talk to Hashimoto.

"Ah. It was interesting to hear that you could buy valuables, especially test scores."

Hashimoto says this while smiling. The information Hashimoto requested was regarding the S System.

So I talked about what my senior in the chess club had said and about the incident from the midterm exam the other day, but Hashimoto seemed to be satisfied with the content.

"Then Hikigaya, tell me how you feel about going to heaven."

Hashimoto says that and leaves with his hands fluttering, but seriously, what's going on in my room?

Kamuro does something that Sakayanagi does, but Kamuro hates it. And the fact that Hashimoto is in charge of being an advisor...I have no idea.

I'd like to go anyway. Hashimoto says it's heavenly heaven, so it might really be a place like heaven. Or rather, since it's my room, I have to go even if I don't like it.

After paying my bill at the cafeteria, I leave the school building and head to the dormitory. At that time, as usual, many students stared at me, but I kept walking and arrived at the dormitory.

Then, I took the elevator, arrived at the floor where my room was, and stood in front of my room.

(Now, what will come out?)

Although I was feeling quite nervous inside, I unlocked the door and went inside. Then I took off my shoes and opened the door leading to the living room...

"Welcome back, master"

"...…Welcome back, master"

Sakayanagi was smiling, both Kamuro and her were wearing a maid costume.

...…Wtf?

Well, what kind of situation is this? Hashimoto called this situation heaven.

It's true that some people may think it's heaven, but for me right now, it's just confusing.

After all...

"Master must be tired. Please wait while I make some tea. Masumi-san, please take care of your master."

"...Yes, yes...I'll rub your shoulder."

Because Sakayanagi and Kamuro are in my room wearing maid outfits. Sakayanagi goes straight to the kitchen, and Kamuro lets out a sigh before sitting me down and rubbing my shoulders.

What is this situation?

"I'm sorry, Kamuro. What kind of situation is this really? Also, you don't need to use honorifics. Please be a little more forceful."

"There are a lot of orders. Or did you forget?"

"What are you talking about?"

"Before the midterm, You made a bet against Sakayanagi that you could see through my weaknesses..."

Ah, since I won, Sakayanagi will be my maid for just one day, as promised.

Then Kamura was probably blackmailed by Sakayanagi and they became maids together. Is that why she looked dissatisfied?

but...

"When you wear a maid uniform, there's a big difference between you and your normal life, which is nice."

"You are bothering me"

I was initially ridiculed by Kamuro, but when I see Kamuro, who looks like a lone wolf, wearing a flimsy maid outfit, I feel a surge of excitement.

"Sorry to have kept you waiting. Cookies and tea are ready."

Then Sakayanagi comes, wearing a maid outfit like Kamuro. This one is well-dressed, has dignity, and suits her in a different direction.

However, I never thought that Sakayanagi would dress up as a servant and serve me, even if it was only for one day. Judging from that, I think she might be looking for something to tease and defeat me, so I'll have to be careful.

"Then I'll take it as a thank you."

"Yes. Please, Master."

While saying this, Sakayanagi picks up a cookie and holds it out to me so I can take a bite.

Yes, these cookies are delicious to begin with, but I feel like the flavor has become even better.

"It's really good."

"Thank you. Do you have any other requests? If you want mouth-to-mouth, say yes. I will order Masumi-san to do the mouth-to-mouth, not me. "

"Stay away from mouth-to-mouth!"

"I understand."

Of course, don't say horrible things.

The problem is not the person on the other end, but the fact that it's passed from mouth to mouth. If I told you to do it, would you really want to do it?

"...Then please help me study. There was something I didn't understand in class today."

"...You're surprisingly serious."

Kamuro, who was rubbing my shoulder behind me, made a surprising sound, but this was also to get bonus points for the final exam.

During the midterm exam, I studied like hell after entering the test study period and earned 90,000 points, but I hadn't studied that much before the test study period.

Therefore, I took advantage of what I learned from that time and started studying for a certain amount of time even before the test study period started.

It's all about bonus points.

"Masumi-san. Please use honorific language for your husband."

"No, I said it's okay to talk casually, so there's no problem."

Sakayanagi had always used honorific language, but it was annoying for Kamuro to use the honorific language.

To be honest, I feel more comfortable saying it in a tame way.

"Then I can't help it. Then, I will teach you as per my master's orders. Masumi-san, please take the test as well."

"...Okay."

"By the way, can Kamuro study?"

I don't think she's stupid, but I don't think she's as blunt and intelligent as Sakayanagi.

In my opinion, it's just above average.

"Masumi-san is just about average."

"...Doing the bare minimum is enough."

"That's no good. Periodic examinations also involve class points, so we have to raise the average of the entire class."

As Sakayanagi said, periodic examinations are a chance to increase class points, and according to a senior in the chess club, you can earn up to 100 class points.

The private points you can receive at the beginning of the month are 100 private points for each class point, so if D class earns 100 class points, you will receive 10,000 private points at the beginning of the month.

For a D-class with 0 points, it is definitely wanted.

Well, this time the overall average was high, so I'll probably get around 80-90 class points.

As I was thinking about this, Sakayanagi stood up and made a quick turn to head towards her bag. I was taken aback by Sakayanagi's turn in her maid outfit...there was too much elegance in her gestures.

Then she took out her study materials and placed them on the table.

"So? Which subject do you not understand?"

"Ah. It's a math problem..."

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2 hours later...

"Is this correct?"

"...Yes. There's no problem. You understand properly."

With Sakayanagi's guidance, all doubts were resolved. Isn't it just a matter of time to be the top student in the class?

Then, just as Sakayanagi left the table, she tapped her own knee.

"Thank you for your hard work, master. Please take a rest."

Does that mean she'll give me a pillow on your lap? Does that mean I can enjoy the raw knee pillow that is exposed even though it is equipped with that garter belt?

No, but...

"Are you okay even though your body is weak?"

Sakayanagi's body is weak, so the question arises: Wouldn't it be painful if I put my head on her knees?

Sakayanagi laughs and shakes her head at my question.

"It's okay. I can't do it for an hour, but about 10 minutes is fine."

Saying that, Sakayanagi pats her knee again, and I rest my head on Sakayanagi's lap, unable to see her normally.

At the same time, Sakayanagi's fair-skinned hand strokes my head. It has a different charm than Hiyori's way of stroking, which is great.

"Does it feel good, Master?"

"Highest"

It's seriously the best. Sakayanagi's beautiful legs are not plump, but they are firm and soft. It's like a drug.

"That's more than anything... Now, Masumi-san, please make some omelet rice."

"...I understand."

Kamuro heads towards the kitchen with a very disgusted look on her face at Sakayanagi's instructions.

Kamuro's reaction, the maid outfit, the omelet rice...no way!

"It seems like you understand from the look on your face. Hashimoto-kun taught us magic, so we're going to ask Masumi-san to do it for us."

Hashimoto...you've done...a good job.

However, I feel so bad for Kamuro that she was forced to work as a maid and then had to use magic... I'll treat her to food after tomorrow.

With that thought in mind, I thoroughly enjoyed Sakayanagi's knee pillow.

Oh, I'm so happy, but will Sakayanagi go back to being the usual Sakayanagi who teases me and tries to knock me down tomorrow?

If possible, I want her to be my maid for the rest of my life.

If I think so...

"Excuse me, Hachiman-kun. I wanted to meet you... Did I bother you?"

When I thought Hiyori came into the living room, she saw me and smiled.

However, she exerted overwhelming pressure.

Seeing this, I began to sweat, feeling the comfort of Sakayanagi's lap being blown away.

"W-wait thi-"

I couldn't help but whisper that.

"...I see. So that means you're a big fan of maids, Hachiman-kun?"

"No, well, you're right. I like it very much"

I explains the situation to Hiyori, but the pressure doesn't go away at all. I tries to make an excuse but is brushed aside.

To put it bluntly, she's scary. Then Sakayanagi, who was holding back a laugh, burst out laughing.

"Okay. Starting tomorrow, I'll put on a maid uniform and take care of Hachiman-kun."

Hiyori says so, but I was against it.

"Wait, Hiyori. It's okay to wear a maid uniform on occasion. So please keep your uniform- apron as usual."

Maid costumes are attractive, but it's okay because they're casual. If I watched it every day, I would get full.

"Okay. Well, I'll take care of you once a month in a maid costume."

"Please do so."

I'll give you an immediate answer, but it's not my fault. I'm sure you'd like to see Hiyori in a maid outfit.

"As expected of you, Master. I was impressed by your lack of hesitation."

"You're a very rude maid!"

As I was thinking about this, I saw Sakayanagi smiling with her eyes and Kamuro with an exasperated expression on her face while holding an omelette rice in one hand.

It looks like the omelet rice is finished.

The omelet rice looks really delicious. Hiyori basically cooks Japanese food, so it's been a while since I've had omelet rice.

Shall we go to a Western restaurant next time?

"Now then, Masumi-san. Please do your magic that will make it delicious."

Sakayanagi had a big smile on her face as she held up her device and set it to recording mode.

This girl...does she even know that trying to record her friend's embarrassing appearance is a bad idea?

"No, you're also pointing your device at her in a fluid manner."

Scary!

It seems like I unconsciously pointed the device at her.

"Well, it's interesting... It's human nature to want to take great videos."

"Hehe."

"You both definitely won't die in a graceful manner…hah."

After saying that, Kamuro took a deep breath...

"Oh, it looks pretty good. Wait, what are you doing Kamuro?"

I turned bright red and pointed at the heart symbol at the omelet rice with my hand.

She then pour ketchup and draw a heart symbol on it.

(No, no. If you laugh now, you'll be killed...!)

When I looked at Kamuro, she didn't have her usual cool expression on her face, but instead was bright red and trembling.

"Shut your mouth, master!"

"That's very rude, Masumi-san!" Sakayanagi tutted.

She looks exactly like a volcano before it erupts.

That's how I was looking at Kamuro.

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"Um, why does it taste better when you do that pose, Kamuro-san? Is there some meaning behind it?"

Hiyori drops the bomb with a straight face.

result...

"Buffo! Kuk...pukuku..."

"F-fufu! Shiina-san is the best...!

You're the best...!"

"~~~~~~! You're both annoying!"

Sakayanagi and I couldn't stop laughing, and Kamuro burst out and yelled at us.

Afterwards, I couldn't stop laughing and Kamuro grabbed me by the chest and almost slapped me, but Sakayanagi, who was also unable to stop laughing, intervened and saved me from being slapped.

However, it goes without saying that Hiyori laughed out loud when she asked Kamuro the same question again with a serious expression on her face.

The next day, I showed Kamuro's video to Hashimoto, and Hashimoto laughed, and when Kamuro found out, she got angry and Hashimoto and I were ridiculed.

Even with that in mind, I think it was a pretty interesting day.