Sparring

From the first glance at Ryuuen, Hikigaya realized that he was a fearless guy.

Not only is he good in combat, his personality is ferocious and cunning, but he also has certain brains.

Most commendably, he has unparalleled mobility.

After the announcement of the new system in May, the other classes were either in chaos or just watching the changes, but Ryuuen had already begun testing the finer points of the school's rules to lay a solid foundation for future plans.

Because of this, Hikigaya felt that this guy would definitely take the bait.

Although Ryuuen cannot fully believe Hikigaya's remarks, he will definitely have doubts, and as his investigation deepens, this will only increase the credibility of the words.

After all, Hikigaya wasn't exactly lying: High School A and B did have dropouts, and every freshman dropped out due to failing a midterm exam.

As for the dropout index...

At best, it can only be seen as mixed with some of your own conjectures!

With Ryuuen's personality, he definitely wouldn't wait for his opponent to call, and would most likely take the initiative.

But no matter how arrogant Ryuuen was, he couldn't recklessly find opponents of high school students, especially President Horikita. This guy wasn't that stupid.

There is a good chance that he will find the only one who entered the student council in his first year, that is, Hikigaya Hachiman.

In a few days, the other side must take action.

Hikigaya is looking forward to what tricks this guy comes up with. I hope Ryuuen Kakeru doesn't disappoint.

Speaking of President Horikita, I have to go to the student council room after class today.

To be honest, Hikigaya didn't really want to go, he had already found answers to three questions on the Internet, and asking the president about the quiz was just an excuse to remind his sister.

However, with President Horikita's mind, how could he not see this...

This guy has absolutely nothing to do with him!

Not! Refuse!

Firmly refuse!

Hikigaya has always stuck to the life motto "work or lose", but life is full of compromises and sometimes he has to change things.

At present, it seems impossible not to work, so he can only temporarily change his life credo to "If you don't mess around while working, you will lose."

Yes that's right!

The midterm is coming soon, and there will be no time to run the student union!

Hikigaya cheered up in his heart and, having found a suitable reason, was ready to solemnly withdraw from Horikita's classes after school.

Although this time he left under the pretense of a showdown with Ryuuen, which bothered his conscience a little, but it was not much.

At least until you get caught!

After school, Hikigaya rushed to the student union office as soon as possible, because long-term pain is worse than short-term pain.

However, when he reached the door, the hand could no longer open it.

By the way, there doesn't seem to be any surveillance in the student council room...

"Hikigaya, what are you doing standing at the door?"

"Wow?!"

When someone suddenly called his name, Hikigaya flinched and turned his head to see that it was Horikita Manabu.

"Yes, President, so you're not there?" Hikigaya muttered.

"You came too early," said Horikita, taking out a stack of papers from her bag, "this is what you want, take it… By the way, I also attached last year's midterm exam."

No, I didn't say I wanted it.

"..."

Horikita Manabu didn't say anything, but simply looked at him silently.

"Sorry, I took it! Thank you President!" Hikigaya was instantly convinced.

--very scary! You can stop silently looking at me!

Hikigaya couldn't help but sigh in his heart, as a human you really can't do bad things.

Yesterday, he dared to meet President Horikita, but today, due to the loss in his heart, he immediately lost his confidence.

It's all Ryuuen's fault!

"Then, if there's nothing else, I'll leave."

Hikigaya felt more and more that things were not going well and wanted to leave as soon as possible, but Horikita Manabu grabbed his shoulders.

"Now you're free, just take me for a bit."

No, no, I'm very busy!

Although he really wanted to say it, President Horikita spoke too unarguably and Hikigaya didn't have the courage to refuse, so he could only dutifully follow him.

I hate... I want to go home.

At least I hope it's not a particularly troublesome job.

Just as Hikigaya thought about it, Horikita suddenly asked, "Hikigaya, did you learn anything like Ayanokouji?"

Strange, why is Ayanokouji mentioned here?

Hikigaya didn't quite understand, but still replied, "No, I didn't study calligraphy or piano."

"...I am not kidding."

"Ah, I'm sorry, but I didn't really study martial arts or anything like that."

Ayanokouji Kiyotaka is a very boring show, but Hikigaya is honest and has never been in a fight since childhood.

If I have to say this, I've been hit several times...

Horikita's expression didn't change, the sharp eyes behind the lens were always looking at Hikigaya.

"Truth? I have both karate and aikido skills, but I didn't notice your presence at the time. Your method of hiding is perfect."

"Didn't Ayanokouji notice?"

"He can't be a normal person."

Indeed, Hikigaya agreed with President Horikita that Ayakoji was not up to specification.

But he didn't take it seriously.

"You think too much, it's just that I haven't had a presence since I was a kid and I was often ignored when I tried to stand out," Hikigaya said casually to himself.

"...I don't think."

Horikita Manabu shut up after saying those words and just silently walked ahead, confusing Hikigaya.

I always feel that there is something in this long conversation... What do you want to do?

However, if you ask now, you probably won't be able to, so let's look at that later.

Under the leadership of President Horikita, the two of them went to the Keiyaki mall, but this time it was finally not a barbecue, but a large-scale gym.

"President, are you going to practice?"

Considering that Horikita had already trained in martial arts, this was not unusual.

Saying that, Hikigaya suddenly remembered his father complaining to him about having to accompany his boss to fish and play golf on the weekends.

Hm? Obviously, I'm still a high school student. Am I pre-experiencing white-collar life?

That being said, Hikigaya doesn't actually hate working out, and it's nice to do it once in a while.

Unexpectedly, Horikita immediately rented a private room in the gym, and apparently this wasn't the first time he'd done it with ease.

—— Oh, I'm going to feel bad again.

Hikigaya's intuition told him that if he didn't leave, there would be problems, but it was a pity that Horikita wasn't going to let him go.

"Dress it."

After saying that, Horikita from the school threw him a set of tracksuits, and then he took the set and put it on himself.

"Due to class competition, some people don't want to be seen by other classes, so as long as you pay a few points, the gym will provide a room that third parties won't see."

Horikita Manabu spoke a few words and stood up.

"Come on, Hikigaya, practice with me for a bit."

"...Eh?"

Hikigaya was stunned for a moment.

President, did you find the wrong sparring partner ?!