"Excuse me, is this seat taken?"

Suddenly, a girl's voice as gentle as water sounded behind Hikigaya, and before Hikigaya could respond, the girl had already sat in the empty seat opposite.

After noticing the gaze of the dead-eyed boy, the girl couldn't help but raise the corners of her mouth and smiled softly: "Hello, Hikigaya-kun."

"Hello, Shiina-san."

Even though it wasn't the first time the two of them had 'met' in the library, Hikigaya always had the illusion that things were going well.

After several encounters in the library during this period, the relationship between the two gradually became familiar. Although Hiyori claimed that she was introverted and not good at communicating with others, Hikigaya found that she just lacked social experience, and it was not her personality.

And once you get familiar with her, you will find that Hiyori is essentially a lively girl, but the label of literary girl always makes people mistakenly think that she is a dull otaku.

59

Chapter 59: Your eyes are the sea that I will never see again in my life.

"Hikigaya-kun, are you studying for the midterms?"

There are several textbooks on Hikigaya's desk. Although Hikigaya is confident in his grades, he still needs to review. Who knows if the school will tamper with the midterm exam.

"Hikigaya-kun, I heard your class is having a study session recently, is that correct?"

Hiyori suddenly asked.

Hikigaya nodded, and after receiving the affirmative answer, Hiyori couldn't help but sigh, with the worry on her face being particularly obvious, combined with the situation of Class C that she had accidentally learned from Hiyori during this period.

Class C is a lower-ranked class than Class D, and while its situation isn't exactly great, it's at least much better than Class D. According to Hiyori, after the "Battle Tournament" held in the first month of school, the leader of Class C was finally chosen, a student named Ryuen Sho.

"Could it be that your classmates still..."

"Yes, Ryuuen and the others don't seem to take the midterm exam seriously at all."

Hiyori said helplessly that in the small test at the end of last month, the results of Class C were also very unsatisfactory, and the situation was similar to that of Class D, that is, there were a large number of students with poor academic ability in Class C and Class D.

"The teacher clearly said that if you fail the midterm exam, you will be expelled, but why is everyone so indifferent?"

When he said this, Hiyori subconsciously showed an anxious look.

There are only about two weeks left to review, which is neither long nor short. If you work hard, you still have a good chance of passing the exam, just like Class D now. For this reason, Hirata actively held study sessions.

"Everyone in Class D has already taken action..."

Hiyori seemed to have made up her mind: "I can't just sit back and watch everyone in the class have fun like this anymore. Hikigaya-kun, I'm sorry, I may not be able to come to the library during this period. I have to take action for everyone in the class."

"Shiina-san, you are indeed a very powerful person."

Hikigaya expressed his sincere admiration. He knew a little about the rumors surrounding Class C. Their leader, Ryuen Sho, was a student who reveled in using violence to force others to submit. He single-handedly 'ruled' the entire class, known as the 'tyrant'. He would never allow anyone to disobey his orders, regardless of whether they were boys or girls, so...

"If you encounter any danger, please tell me."

Hikigaya said seriously.

If I had to describe her, she would be gentle on the outside but strong on the inside, which is exactly what suits the girl in front of me. Once she makes a decision, she will not be easily shaken.

Hikigaya couldn't help but smile bitterly at himself for not making any contribution.

Hiyori seemed to understand what Hikigaya meant and comforted him, "Please don't worry, Hikigaya-kun. I believe that as long as it is for the benefit of the class, Ryuuen-kun is a reasonable person."

Hikigaya sighed slightly inwardly. In fact, Ryuuen was not without any action regarding this midterm exam. On the contrary, the other party took action early on, which was to harass the students of Class A and Class B. During this period, the Student Union often received complaints about Class C. Even though warnings had been issued, the students of Class C still did their own thing and did not take the Student Union seriously at all.

The reason why these students in Class C are so confident is naturally because they have Long Yuan's instructions behind them.

Although Ryuen's methods were a bit despicable and rogue, they were a way to deal with the upper-level classes, and were one of the few 'advantages' of the lower-level classes.

In fact, Class D should have used this 'zero-point advantage' to exchange for more resources, but Hirata, a good-natured man who abides by the law, would never come up with such an idea, let alone use means that harm others and benefit himself. Of course, it is precisely because of this that the leader of Class D can only be Hirata, and not anyone else.

However, in Hikigaya's opinion, Ryuen's method was a bit too presumptuous. Didn't he know that the class of students who were expelled from the midterm exam would have 300 class points deducted?

Class C and Class D are like a time bomb tied to their bodies. Ryuuen isn't thinking about how to defuse this time bomb, but is trying to drag others down with him? He might not even be able to find someone to take the blame, and end up blowing himself up!

"Alas, I don't know what Ryuuen-kun is thinking. He never tells others what he thinks. As long as others obey his orders, no one in the class dares to disobey his orders."

Hiyori sighed deeply, not knowing whether she was dissatisfied with Ryuuen's dictatorship, disappointed with Ryuuen's leadership ability, or both.

"Is it really okay to tell this kind of thing to an outsider like me?"

Hikigaya felt that there were some things that still needed to be reminded.

Hiyori was stunned for a moment, then understood what Hikigaya meant and shook her head. "Class competition is a matter between everyone in the class. If we must regard Hikigaya-kun as an enemy for this reason, I think it is wrong and incorrect. Then everything will become utilitarian, which I think is a very terrible thing. I don't want this kind of relationship with Hikigaya-kun. I cherish my friendship with Hikigaya-kun very much and hope to maintain it forever."

"Friendship first, competition second?"

"That's about it, but this doesn't mean I'll give up on getting into Class A. What I hope for is that everyone works together towards the goal of getting into Class A. As for the final result, that depends on everyone's ability!"

Hiyori raised her fists in encouragement, as if to say 'Let's all work hard together'.

Hikigaya stared at the girl in front of him, feeling an indescribable emotion in his heart. In this school full of cruel fights, the girl in front of him was like a spotless lotus in the mud.

Some people may be puzzled, some may be disdainful, and some may spit on the girl, thinking that her ideas are too idealistic, but Hikigaya doesn't think so.

Just like the human eye, which is composed of black and white, but why can people only see things through the black part?

Because only through darkness can we see light.

The girl's unreserved honesty and innocence are exactly the light that Hikigaya's eyes see.

"Eh? Hikigaya-kun, are you okay?"

Hiyori saw Hikigaya standing there in a daze, unable to move, and quickly waved her little hand in front of him.

"I, I'm fine. I'm just a little sad. Meeting a girl like Shiina-san might have used up all my luck."

Hikigaya said sincerely.

"Hikigaya-kun, you're exaggerating so much that it makes me feel embarrassed."

Hiyori covered her slightly burning face, embarrassed to look Hikigaya in the face: "It's really strange, actually. I usually don't dare to talk to other people, let alone a stranger boy, but for some reason that day I had the urge to call out to you. Now that I think about it, it seems a little unbelievable!"

"Is it because my eyes are too...special?"

"Puchi, haha, Hikigaya-kun really has a talent for humor!"

The girl giggled.

Seeing this, the boy also laughed.

60

Chapter 60: Library Incident.

In the library, a sudden loud noise interrupted many people's studies.

"Hey, those seem to be students from Hikigaya-kun's class, right?"

Following Hiyori's gaze, Hikigaya saw that it was indeed the students of Class D, and they were the most troublesome Sudo and others. As expected, it was a quarrel between Sudo and Horikita.

Hikigaya had already discovered Horikita and the others before. They were holding a study session in the library, but the originally peaceful study session was about to turn into a fighting meeting.

Just like the scene at the convenience store when school started, Sudo's face was full of anger, as if he was ready to rush up and beat someone up at any time, while Horikita was still sitting calmly on the chair, ignoring the furious Sudo.

"You are such a nosy woman. Whatever I want to do has nothing to do with you!"

Sudo slammed his hand on the table with a loud bang, startling the surrounding students, including Kushida.

On the other hand, Horikita was not affected at all and said calmly: "It really has nothing to do with me, so you can do whatever you want, because it has no effect on me at all."

"you!"

"Haha, actually I sympathize with you. Whenever you encounter a little difficulty, you think of escaping and doing something easier. Am I wrong?"

The encounter between Horikita and Sudo was like a collision between Mars and the Earth. It turned out that their previous 'reconciliation' was just an illusion.

"Hikigaya-kun, don't you want to go over and help?"

Hiyori asked worriedly.

"Uh……"

Hikigaya didn't know how to explain it for a moment. The situation here was far more complicated than it seemed. And with Kushida here, it shouldn't be a big problem. "Let's take a look at the situation first."

Horikita said something that irritated Sudo again. Sudo's face flushed red and he suddenly rushed towards Horikita, raising his fist to hit Horikita in the face. Many students watching around exclaimed.

However... his fist missed, and Sudo hit the table and chairs because he used too much force. Seeing the angry Sudo standing up again and preparing to rush towards Horikita, Kushida on the side saw the opportunity and quickly hugged Sudo's arm to prevent him from continuing the violence.

Kushida's brave behavior also earned her unanimous praise and applause from the students around her, even Hiyori was no exception. Only Hikigaya watched it all with cold eyes.

“History is so strikingly similar!”

Horikita looked fearless, not even a hint of fear on her face, in stark contrast to Sudou who was like an angry gorilla across from her.

"Last time you mocked her, 'You're just a woman,' and now you've turned it into 'Studying is completely useless.' It's true you can't spit out ivory from a dog's mouth. Even after a month, you haven't learned anything. You're a narrow-minded man who only lives in your own world and has no future."

As soon as Horikita finished speaking, the place became eerily quiet, as if everyone was frightened by Horikita's fierceness.

"What did you say! Bitch!"

Bomb Boy was blown up, and Sudo's face turned red as liver. Compared to greeting the other party's family, Horikita's words were obviously more lethal to Sudo.

Sometimes Hikigaya wondered if Horikita had some 'anti-Sudo' treasure, otherwise how come he always managed to trigger Sudo's 'pain points'? A simple sentence could make Sudo explode with a 'bang', which was really convenient.

"Look what this is? Oh, it's the trash from Class D! Hahaha!"

Suddenly, two figures appeared from nowhere and started to laugh at Sudou, or rather, Class D including Sudou, Horikita and the others.

"Eh? Yamawaki and Ishizaki, so they're coming to the library too?"

Hiyori on the side had a confused look on her face. It was obvious that she had recognized the two boys who suddenly appeared. They were students from Class C.

Ishizaki and Yamawaki seemed to be afraid that the incident was not serious enough, so they came to Sudo specially, both of them had expressions that made them look like they deserved a beating.

"Ishizaki, I heard that Class D lost all their points in the first month. I didn't believe it at first, but now I finally believe it, because, ah, Class D lost all their points because they beat women, haha."

"You rubbish from Class D, get out of here right now! Don't go crazy here, especially the guy who hits a woman! You're hurting my eyes!"

Originally it was just a conflict within Class D, but now Class C has intervened. Sudo's face has become very ugly. He couldn't even stand Horikita's words, let alone being ridiculed in person by Ishizaki and Yamawaki, two students from Class C?

As expected, Sudo broke free from Kushida's arms in an instant, looking completely overwhelmed by anger. Like an angry gorilla, he punched Ishizaki, who was closest to him, without considering the consequences at all.

"Have you had enough trouble?"

Sudo's arm was firmly clamped by a big hand in mid-air, and at the same time a scolding voice sounded.

Kōhei Katsuragi from Class A is as tall and strong as Sudo, a member of the basketball club. In addition, Katsuragi has a serious look and aura that makes him look intimidating without even being angry. He gives everyone a strong sense of oppression as soon as he appears on the stage.

"This is the library, not a place for you to fight. This is the most basic common sense that students must abide by. The students in Class C and Class D are truly disappointing. Although you are considered defective and the worst students by the school, it does not mean that you can do such despicable things at will. This is not only a disgrace to your class, but also a disgrace to your parents who educated you!"

Katsuragi's rebuke was sonorous and powerful. Not only did he scold Sudo, Ishizaki and the others, but he also indirectly scolded Class C and Class D. No matter who said it, no one could find fault with it.

More importantly, Katsuragi stood on the "correct" side, which was the real moral high ground. At the same time, he also labeled the behavior of Sudo, Ishizaki and others as "bad". Furthermore, even the entire class C and class D were branded with the impression of "lacking quality and education".

Katsuragi's move was a perfect combination of timing, location, and people. Even Hikigaya couldn't help but admire the methods of this "bald uncle". If he didn't make a move, it would be fine. But once he made a move, he secured victory.

Yes, Hikigaya had noticed Katsuragi's existence a long time ago, and it seemed that he had chosen the right time and acted decisively, otherwise there would be no need to pay attention to this kind of behavior that would inevitably "deduct points".

However, such a good situation cannot withstand the existence of stupid teammates!

Totsuka, who was following Katsuragi, also echoed: "Katsuragi-san is right. The students in Class C and Class D are a bunch of losers. I don't know why the school still supports them. It's a pure waste of taxpayers' money!"

"Yahiko, watch your words."

Katsuragi frowned, looking a little dissatisfied.

61

Chapter 61: One on the roadside.

The library was originally a place where students could study quietly, but now it has become a tool for fighting between classes.

At first, I thought it was just a conflict within Class D, but with the appearance of students from Class C, the conflict seemed to be gradually escalating, and even deliberately fanning the flames.

Hikigaya could understand the intentions of Ishizaki, Yamawaki and others. After all, Class D was even more "trashy" than themselves, and everyone wanted to step on them. The reason was very simple. In their subconscious, Class C was not as good as the upper classes and was also at the end of being "despised". Naturally, they felt unwilling to accept it, or wanted to prove their own ideas.

Class D is the best victim. Trampling and ravaging Class D is to build confidence and show the strength of Class C. Ryuuen deliberately ordered the students in his own class to harass the students in Class A and Class B, perhaps to stimulate the "ferocity" in the students of Class C, and through this "ferocity" to narrow the gap with the upper classes.

"Class D right now is really like a piece of shit on the side of the road. Anyone who passes by can get a few kicks."

Hikigaya didn't know whether to be angry or laugh. After all, it was all his own fault.

However, with the sudden joining of Katsuragi from Class A, the farce started by Class D and expanded by Class C suddenly changed its tone. Katsuragi's well-timed intervention instantly established the image of Class A as "honest, excellent, and worthy of being Class A students" in the minds of all the students. More importantly... Katsuragi's personal image was also established in the impression of the entire grade's students. This was probably the real reason why the other party took action.

Because of this library incident, everyone will remember Katsuragi's role, and then naturally equate Katsuragi's image with Class A, forming an inherent impression in everyone's subconscious mind.

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