The conversation ended.
After-school time had already passed, and the two returned to the dormitory building.
"Does this mean we've started dating?"
Horikita Suzune followed beside Hikigaya, her tone holding a hint of expectation, appearing even more eager than Hikigaya.
"I have no objection, but..."
Hikigaya glanced at her and said: "I still need to ask for the opinions of the others, especially Kikyou. She seems to hate you quite a bit."
After all.
Horikita Suzune was different.
Being with this person required some mental preparation.
And he often heard bad things about Horikita Suzune from Kushida Kikyou.
"Hmm? Why her?"
Horikita Suzune furrowed her brows, somewhat puzzled.
If Sakura Airi had some complaints against her, Horikita Suzune could understand.
But uniquely.
It was hard to understand why Kushida Kikyou would hate her.
Although she did something excessive to Sakura Airi, on the other hand, it undoubtedly showed that her actions saved Kushida.
Before, she thought it was because she went to the same junior high as Kushida that she was so hated, but now the matter was known to the whole school.
It seemed now.
Kushida Kikyou's reason for hating her obviously went beyond that.
"Maybe you and she have some similar parts."
"How is that possible?"
"It's just a guess. Anyway, let's ask them first."
Hikigaya pondered for a moment and tried to speculate.
He could clearly feel Kushida's special attention toward Horikita Suzune, and looking at Horikita Suzune's hesitant gaze, it was probably the same for her.
Both had extraordinary talents but could not reach the top tier.
It was as if they were versions of himself that had made different choices.
And what one cannot have is forever in turmoil.
While looking at the other party with some admiration, there was also some jealousy.
"Hmm?"
Horikita Suzune was suddenly puzzled: "Are you going to introduce me to them?"
"Sort of. Since the decision is made, I can't leave everything to you alone."
"No need... I can do it myself."
Horikita Suzune said with her head down.
Although she said that, she was inevitably a bit happy in her heart.
As expected, approaching Hikigaya was the right choice; as long as she gained his approval, he would help her wholeheartedly.
This time.
She would definitely cherish this hard-won relationship.
"Fine."
Hikigaya shook his head and glanced at her.
"However, let's get this straight beforehand: whether you want to mend the relationships within the class or whatever, tell the truth."
"Yes, I know..."
Horikita Suzune took a deep breath and nodded seriously.
Even knowing the possibility was low, she would still take it seriously and overcome it; this part of her hadn't changed much.
Dormitory building.
Kushida Kikyou's room.
Hasebe Haruka, Sakura Airi, Kushida Kikyou, and Karuizawa kei were playing around in the kitchen preparing dinner.
After notifying Ichinose in advance, Hikigaya brought Horikita Suzune to the room.
Just as he opened the door.
He heard the sound of laughter and playing from inside.
Things like Kushida's cooking level being high, or whether Haruka and Airi have gotten "bigger" again lately.
In short, it was a completely different atmosphere from the low-voiced rumors within the class.
"Ah, Hikki is back. Welcome back, Hikki."
As the sound of footsteps approached, Karuizawa kei poked her small head out to give a greeting.
Only.
Gazing at Horikita Suzune standing beside Hikigaya, her small face suddenly slumped.
"What's going on?"
"Well... there's something I want to tell you guys."
At the low table.
The four girls sat on one side, facing Horikita Suzune on the opposite side.
Hikigaya sat at the desk, prepared to oversee.
After all, if he wasn't there, it would likely be a one-sided boycott of Horikita Suzune by the four of them.
Even now.
Hasebe Haruka and Karuizawa were both looking elsewhere, expressing their dissatisfaction.
In contrast, Kushida Kikyou and Sakura Airi looked directly at Horikita Suzune.
Facing the people in front of her, Horikita Suzune said in a low voice:
"That's how it is, I want to start dating Hikigaya."
"Ha?"
Karuizawa was suddenly dumbfounded, while Kushida Kikyou said somewhat playfully:
"Dating Hikki? What is your purpose?"
With Horikita Suzune's personality, how could she not have a purpose?
"Um..."
Horikita Suzune did not hide it; she nodded and looked at the several girls.
"I want to mend relationships with everyone in the class through this way."
"Ha?"
Even Kushida Kikyou was stunned for a moment, then as if hearing some joke, she pointed at Horikita Suzune and started laughing.
"Fool, there's a fool here."
Even Hasebe Haruka and Karuizawa were a bit speechless.
Mending relationships?
Broken relationships are hard enough to mend, let alone with what Horikita Suzune had done.
One cannot say the possibility is low; one can only say it's approaching zero.
The two of them no longer took Horikita Suzune seriously; it could be said there was no difference from a stranger. Anyway, Horikita Suzune did not affect their lives.
And that was considered the good part; others need not even be mentioned.
Living in a different environment.
That would be the best way for Horikita Suzune.
Unfortunately, this person is stubborn; once she decides on something, she must do it, and do it well.
"I know, but I want to try."
Horikita Suzune gazed into the eyes of the girls, without any intention of backing down.
Since the class becoming like this was her responsibility.
Then, she should do it.
Stubbornness and strength could also be considered part of Horikita Suzune's charm.
However.
It was the point Kushida Kikyou disliked the most—clearly knowing it couldn't be done yet still being willing to do it.
Unlike her, who would immediately choose to give up upon seeing a bad result.
"So..."
Kushida Kikyou said playfully with a hint of sarcasm.
"You think by dating Hikki, you can use us, take us as a breakthrough point, and then get along with those people?"
"I'm telling you, it's impossible."
"Right now, let alone you, even we don't have much interaction with Matsushita and the others. Only Airi seems to be playing quite closely with Wang Meiyu lately."
It was.
These were all facts.
After past events were exposed.
Kushida's relationships with the other girls had long been severed, and naturally, Haruka, Karuizawa, and the others didn't need to be mentioned.
It's just that several of them formed a small group, so they didn't feel miserable at all. Anyway, it was fun for the few of them to be together.
Why should they go and help Horikita Suzune?
"I don't deny the idea of hoping you guys can help, but I have no intention of using you."
Horikita Suzune shook her head; she was quite frank.
"Confessing to Hikigaya is because I indeed have, how should I say, a strong feeling for him..."
"I just hope for a chance to talk; I can do it myself."
Given her current situation.
Even communication was impossible, so naturally, nothing could start.
What she needed was just a chance to talk.
Even if Kushida and the others did nothing, she would still work hard by herself.
Hikigaya glanced at Horikita Suzune.
Only.
The possibility was still almost zero; one could only say Horikita Suzune was too obsessed with everything, she was indeed very stubborn.