School.
In front of the Advanced Nurturing High School gate.
Hikigaya and the others were grandly pushing their suitcases, preparing to each head home to their respective mothers. Sakayanagi Arisu, on the other hand, was temporarily staying at the school.
He and Ichinose and the others would continue their deep studies at Todai.
While Karuizawa and the others didn't seem to plan on going home, but rather directly finding a simple job near Todai~.
There seemed to be signs of directly running away from home, likely due to having a poor relationship with their families.
Just then.
A bright red convertible Porsche 911 stopped precisely in front of several people.
In the back seat, a girl with orange-red long hair waved her arm.
"Honami, Hikigaya, everyone, congratulations on graduating."
"Asahina-senpai?"
Ichinose and Hikigaya were instantly dumbfounded.
The person before them was precisely Asahina Nazuna. With her super short denim hot pants and plaid shirt, she gave off an even more youthful feeling.
In the front seat was Kiryuuin Fuuka, and in the back seat was... Tachibana Akane?
"Tachibana Akane-senpai and Kiryuuin-senpai?"
"Congratulations on graduating, Hikigaya, get in the car."
Kiryuuin pointed her thumb at the seat beside her, still carrying that defiant smile on her lips.
"I'll take you to the high-speed rail station..."
"Eh?"
Hikigaya was stunned for a moment, and still shook his head without thinking.
This car obviously couldn't fit everyone.
"Thank you for the kind offer, Kiryuuin-senpai, but no need. I'm going to the rail station together with Honami and the others."
"It's fine, I'll take them all there."
Saying that, Kiryuuin coolly pointed her finger behind her.
Hikigaya and the others followed her gaze, but after two minutes, there was still no movement.
"So slow..."
Kiryuuin's expression gradually began to look not very good.
Just then, a bus slowly appeared within their sight and pulled up behind the Porsche.
Only then did Kiryuuin stop being bothered.
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"This is the bus I booked. I'll take you wherever you want to go. Hikigaya, sit with me. I happen to have something to talk to you about."
"..."
Rich people are amazing.
Hikigaya and the others looked at each other.
With a free ride, there seemed to be no reason not to take it.
Soon, Ichinose and the others all walked onto the bus, while Hikigaya sat in the passenger seat of the Porsche.
"A bit unexpected."
Asahina leaned over the seat, sticking her small head out to look at Hikigaya teasingly.
"I thought you would have at least conquered dozens of people, Hikigaya, so I specially rented this bus for you. I didn't expect there to be only these few, hee-hee."
"Hehe..."
Hikigaya gave two dry laughs.
Asahina-senpai seemed to not have changed at all, still talking in such a familiar way.
Didn't she see that Tachibana Akane was scrutinizing them with burning eyes...
When Tachibana Akane graduated, he wasn't like this. She probably heard something from Asahina and the others, and then seeing the scene before her.
She must be quite shocked in her heart...
"Speaking of which..."
Hikigaya buckled his seatbelt and asked:
"Why are the senpais together?"
"Currently, the three of us are all studying at Todai, so we ended up hanging out together."
That made sense.
Both of them graduated from Class A, and since they had the opportunity to choose freely, they would definitely pick the best one. As for Kiryuuin, getting into Todai would likely be very easy.
"I see."
Hikigaya was still a bit concerned.
"How did you know we would be leaving school at this time?"
"It's very simple. I called a teacher and asked."
Asahina raised her phone, looking somewhat proud.
Even after graduation, she still maintained contact with the teachers.
It looked like their relationship was quite good; this was undoubtedly a network Asahina built herself.
"Uh..."
Hikigaya turned back to look at Tachibana Akane and the others and said:
"In that case, are Horikita-senpai and Nagumo also at Todai?"
"No."
Speaking of this, Tachibana Akane suddenly looked quite lost.
"After graduation, I lost contact with President Horikita. I only heard from a friend that he is currently pursuing further studies abroad."
"Why is it that he's only unwilling to contact me? President Horikita must definitely think I'm very annoying."
Saying that.
Tachibana Akane showed an expression like she was about to cry.
He still kept in touch with other classmates, yet only deleted Tachibana Akane's contact information.
It wasn't strange that Tachibana Akane would think this way.
"Really, don't cry. As soon as Horikita Manabu is mentioned, you start crying right away."
Asahina helplessly took out a tissue from her bag, handed it to Tachibana Akane, and glared at Hikigaya.
It was clearly directed at Hikigaya; he really had to mention the one thing he shouldn't.
"I don't think that's it..."
Looking at the tearful Tachibana Akane, Hikigaya also felt a bit embarrassed.
"If it's Horikita-senpai, he probably doesn't hate you, but rather hopes you can live for yourself."
"Eh?"
Tachibana Akane was stunned for a moment, pursing her lips as if thinking about something.
However, it was true that Horikita Manabu didn't like her at all, but she didn't expect Horikita Manabu would go abroad for further studies.
"As for Miyabi..."
Asahina quickly changed the subject.
"I heard from his aunt that he also went abroad for further studies."
"..."
As for Nagumo Miyabi.
He probably slipped away.
After all, his methods had offended quite a few people, and it wouldn't be surprising if someone wanted revenge.
Even if they couldn't use violence, there were plenty of ways to make someone miserable.
At least that's what Hikigaya thought.
He was just that hypocritical.
Anyway, he and Nagumo Miyabi would definitely never have any more interactions. What he cared more about was.
"So what exactly is the matter that you were looking for me for? You even specifically booked that bus; it must have cost quite a bit of money, right?"
Hikigaya finally got to the point.
Strictly speaking.
His relationship with the three senpais wasn't that great. The best was probably with Asahina Nazuna, mainly because Asahina acted in a very familiar way.
As for Kiryuuin...
Thinking carefully, back then he had actually said quite a few slightly arrogant things. Even if Kiryuuin hated him, it didn't seem strange.
But even now.
Hikigaya didn't think there was anything wrong with what he had said.
"Mainly it's Fuuka who wants to find you. We also planned to come along and take a look, and it happens that I haven't hung out with Honami and the others for a long time."
"By the way, Hikigaya, you guys shouldn't be in a hurry, right? Later let's find a place to have a meal together?"
"No... that's a bit."
"What? You guys seem to be planning to attend Todai as well. You should know that I'll be your senpai again by then."
"..."
Hikigaya's mouth twitched.
A senpai for a moment, a senpai for a lifetime. He felt like he was going to be forever suppressed.
However.
The one looking for him would actually be Kiryuuin...
It did surprise Hikigaya somewhat.
At this thought.
Hikigaya glanced sideways at Kiryuuin beside him, only to see this person put her sunglasses back on and floor the gas pedal.
The red Porsche sped out like a flash of light. .