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"Ծ_Ծ" Hachiman.

"Don't you understand?" Suzune seemed to have made a great determination to say these words which were completely different from her usual behavior, but she found that boy was petrified.

"No!" Hachiman shook his head, "Not to mention that it's been almost two months since you said that. How can I explain it..."

"What's wrong with what I said? I've practiced it these past two days. I originally wanted to imitate Kushida-san, but I always felt that it was not sincere enough," Suzune added the reason why she did not thank him immediately after the rumor ended.

But Hachiman was really petrified!

"It's not about that. How should I put it? You thanking me so honestly makes me feel..."

"What do you think?"

"It's a bit disgusting! And my body was frozen just now, I got goose bumps!"

"….." Suzune.

"???"

The light on her face disappeared in an instant.

Snapped! Bam!

She threw her schoolbag at him, "I thought my sincerity was not enough and then..."

She paused, then finally put her schoolbag back, took out a box from the cupboard and, her words were, "I bought a gift as a thank you."

"....." Hachiman. Good day...

But felt relieved.

Because she finally said this.

In fact, during class, Hachiman discovered that she brought a packaged box today.

This kind of thing is a gift no matter how you look at it.

But considering her social circle and fact that she wasn't a careless person, he immediately realized that it was probably Suzune wanted to give it to him.

Because it's already halfway through lunch break and Horikita hasn't moved at all, so why would he?

That's why he talked to her on purpose.

So it was not easy to trick her into handing over the gift voluntarily.

Hachiman now understands Manabu a little bit.

Why did Horikita Manabu place his bets on him that night after Hachiman claimed that he knew Horikita Suzune?

It's really hard for her to have friends because of many different traits.

So, Horikita Manabu was actually being a little too strong in trying to rely on him.

At least, he hoped that his sister would change.

Otherwise, it would be really tormenting.

'Dirty brother. As one myself, I will forgive you for now.....But he is also an admirable person.' Hachiman still looked up to him very much.

All third graders will be going off-campus for a special exam this month, which will last for two weeks.

So it stands to reason that No. 1 will not be able to come back in time.

So Horikita-nii sent him a message when he left school.

He said that if he could not arrive at school on time, the private points for next month would be transferred to him later.

What a candid person.

Hachiman watched as Suzune placed the gift on his desk.

There are a few students barging in the class who peeked for a while, but then looked away.

Because they have become numb.

Hikigaya-kun and Horikita-san are dating.

And Hikigaya-kun, who looks like just a bad boy, becomes a super handsome guy when he puts on glasses.

It's so abominable.

So these students quickly withdrew jealous gazes.

Hachiman looked at what appeared in front of him after he untied the ribbon.

It's a glasses case.

There was a pair of black-framed plain glasses in the case.

"You don't have myopia," Suzune said while adjusting her curls backwards, "But it seems that you like to change your decorative plain glasses to different colors. So I chose one for you."

They are black-framed glasses just like Horikita Manabu.

It was great they didn't overlap with the glasses he already had... No.

If this goes on, will he have to collect all glasses in red, yellow, blue, green, indigo, purple and black?

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But after all, it was Horikita's gift.

Hachiman decided to help a little.

But not for her. It was for Ichinose.

In fact, Hachiman has a good impression of her.

"Ah... which one should I choose, the left or the right -"

During the holidays, Hachiman was responsible for preparing breakfast for Suzune, and he would often go to the nearest cafe to eat breakfast in the morning.

At that time, he would often meet Ichinose-san.

Every time she would linger around the ordering area in store and hesitate.

The fifth day before vacation that left a lasting impression on Hachiman.

Ichinose was in a dilemma again, but she usually didn't behave like this.

She could make a decision quickly when she was with her friends, but alone, she was often indecisive.

The number of times was not very many, Hachiman only encountered it five times.

But even if it's 5 times, we can infer that she seems to have a decision-making disorder.

She probably has to hesitate for an hour and a half before deciding which movie to watch when she goes to the cinema.

What a poor child.

"Ah... Good morning, senpai. Oh... Please, please... I need to look at the catalogue for a while."

Later in morning, she noticed that senior students were coming from behind her, so she immediately made way.

It seems that she is different from Kushida.

Kushida is still steadily building her territory and limiting her circle of friends to the first year.

Although she is working hard to move towards the upper grades, she has not opened up too many walls.

However, Ichinose has already met many seniors in upper grades.

And made a small move.

As she stepped aside to let her senior take his order, she glanced at him from the menu.

This was probably not some romantic development, but she watched the other party order food quickly, and then a look of admiration appeared on her face.

This is to express admiration for the other party's decision to order food without hesitation.

'Although I only stood there for a while and observed, Ichinose is really understanding.....' Human camera is working today.

She seemed to be struggling with the choice between scones and toasted sandwiches.

The directory has always been there.

Menu catalog is equipped with illustrations of the finished products, and they are slightly photoshopped, so it really makes people hesitate about what to choose.

However, perhaps considering that her staying at the ordering area would disturb others, she found a seat and sat down first.

But she still held her head as she looked at the menu.

She still couldn't make a decision, but today was the weekend, so even if she struggled for a whole morning, it wouldn't have any impact.

That means you will be hungry first.

The people in the store have been trained, so they won't suddenly come over to chase people away or anything like that.

One of the employees even served Ichinose a glass of water first.

"I want scones and toasted sandwiches, water, orange juice and Coke. As for the food, just send it to table 15." Hachiman started giving orders right after entering the store.

Table 15?

Ichinose was a little surprised when she heard voice coming from the ordering counter not far away.

Because she was sitting at number 15, and there was a small sign on the table with number marked on it.

Exactly 15.

But at this time, Hachiman was already walking towards her.

Ichinose was sitting in a booth for four, so he sat down opposite her, and the waiter brought all the food over.

In an instant, atmosphere that made people feel poetic and appetizing spread out.

The clerk was also very understanding and brought over tableware for two people.

"Hikigaya-kun..." Ichinose had a guess at this time.

But Hachiman really used a knife to split both the scones and toasted sandwiches into two equal portions.

Handed each of them to Ichinose.

"I feel like it's too much, so can you help me finish half, Ichinose?"

"Uh-oh... then I'll be disrespectful in declining your offer."

Ichinose fully realized this was other party's good intention and had no choice but to nod.

She was struggling over which set meal to order.

If she ordered two, she might not be able to finish them but her calorie intake would exceed the limit, and she didn't want to get fat.

So restrain yourself.

Now if we split them in half, calorie intake will not exceed the limit.

'That's why it is said that only children answer multiple-choice questions. Ichinose, you are already an adult, and you should learn to take all of them...'

This was actually fifth time he had met Ichinose and done this.

Memories end.

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Ichinose is so cute, but there are still some people who want to do something bad to her.

Don't you think that's too much?

Nagumo-senpai.

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"I think we need to deal with Ichinose's matter now. Our goal is no longer to be promoted, so attacking Ichinose or watching her being depressed is not a good thing."

"So, you're ready to take action?" Suzune then looked over.

She doesn't hate Ichinose nor does she say she likes her, but she thinks three rumors spread about her are really excessive.

Although Horikita Suzune often has a stern face and is aloof, she also has a sense of justice in her heart.

"Almost, but I need your help too Horikita...."

"....My help?" Suzune who didn't like to work very much, and just be alone herself reading.

"Yes," Hachiman ignored the troubled look on her face, "In fact, rumor about you spread was caused by Kushida and Ichinose helped. Now that Ichinose is in trouble, you can actually ask Kushida for help."

"Go... ask Kushida-san for help?" Suzune's hand holding the kettle now just suddenly stopped, "Didn't I give you a present? Why ask for help from a bad delinquent girl like her....?"

Because she had strong objections to the suggestion made by Hachiman.

Go ask Kushida for help.

Go ask Kushida for help.

In rumor incident, Hachiman said that Kushida was the ultimate mastermind behind the incident, but now he is still looking for her.

Isn't that poisonous?

This is too strange, Suzune can no longer believe her.

'Credibility of Kushida-san is very low. And now we need to help Ichinose-san, so how can we ask the less trustworthy Kikyo Kushida for any kind of help?'

In other words, although Suzune abided by the bet honestly, her opinion of Kushida dropped significantly.

"You can trust her this time. Apart from Ichinose, she is one with most interpersonal relationships," Hachiman knew this girl was just trying to find a loophole of lazing around again, "At the same time, you underestimate her too much. Kushida treats all her friends fairly and equally. So in her heart, she regards Ichinose as a friend, and will do her best to help her friends. Right, Kushida-san?"

Hachiman suddenly turned his body backwards while speaking.

Suzune noticed his expression and words and looked back.

Just then, saw a girl with short golden hair standing behind them, looking at this place with a "smile"

"I just heard someone talking bad things about me, so I came here to snoop around...." Kushida said with her beautiful "smile."

She had returned from cafeteria and suddenly sneezed.

She thought someone might be scolding her, and could only analyze that people who scolded her were 2 black-haired in front of her.

"Horikita-san and Hikigaya-kun have a really good relationship," Kushida said very kindly.

"Baahhh!!" But Suzune was startled.

She was a fairly calm person, but now felt the panic of someone who had said something bad about someone and was immediately caught.

"• ! •" She didn't know how to respond for a moment.

"Then you can come and help," Hachiman politely stood up and gave his chair to Kushida-chan who came running, "Now it is Ichinose who is very popular and being attacked. We cannot be sure whether the criminal intends to attack next popular person....."

The next popular person?

Isn't it her, Kikyo Kushida?

Although her IQ is not high, Kushida feels that Hikigaya-kun is deliberately exaggerating and even wants to get her help for free.

"Hmm...I want a bonus!"

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