Chapter 009: Horikita Suzune, Beaten One After Another

(Note: The image is of Hoshinomiya)

Just as he stepped out of the teacher's office, Tendo Amamiya noticed that Horikita Suzune was still waiting outside.

"You really have patience, Suzune," Amamiya remarked as he passed by Horikita Suzune.

"Wait a moment."

Horikita Suzune hurriedly grabbed his sleeve and coldly questioned, "What did you talk about with Teacher Chabashira?"

Seeing the small hand tugging at his sleeve, Tendo Amamiya understood her urgent desire to know about the school's information, but he didn't expect Horikita to be so direct.

Tendo Amamiya wore a mocking smile and said, "Suzune, if you agree to go on a date with me later, I might consider telling you."

"Foolish. Do you think I would agree to such conditions?" Horikita Suzune's tone faltered, and she instantly withdrew her hand.

"Tendo Amamiya, don't overestimate yourself."

Leaving behind a graceful figure, Horikita Suzune turned and walked into the teacher's office. There was no way she would agree to Amamiya's request because of something like this. Tendo Amamiya nonchalantly shrugged; it was the expected response, and he didn't mind. Attending the opening ceremony was more important.

...

"Chabashira-sensei, what did you and Tendo Amamiya talk about? Of course, private matters can be excluded. As a member of Class D, I hope to obtain the information that I should be aware of. Teachers should treat every student equally."

Approaching Chabashira Sae, Horikita Suzune directly asked, even in the presence of a teacher, maintaining her assertiveness as if she were questioning.

Chabashira Sae found it somewhat amusing. She had immediately dismissed the idea of answering private questions and then used the role of a teacher as a means to force her to respond. It was indeed outstanding, but that was all.

Teachers couldn't refuse to answer questions within the rules. But the fact that Chabashira Sae was able to graduate from this school already indicated that she wasn't lacking.

She lit a cigarette and took a faint puff, scrutinizing Horikita Suzune before speaking with a chilly tone, "Horikita, when encountering a problem, you should learn to solve it yourself, shouldn't you?"

"You're... right."

Faced with Chabashira Sae's absolute rationale, Horikita Suzune clenched her hands, unsure of how to respond. She only knew that Tendo Amamiya definitely discussed the topic of rules with Chabashira, but she had no idea where to start and was completely confused.

Looking at Horikita Suzune in such a state, Chabashira Sae couldn't help but feel a hint of disappointment and said lightly, "Regarding information, I've already told you everything. Whether you can perceive it depends on your abilities. Well, the opening ceremony is about to begin. You should go back for now. Of course, if you have more specific doubts, I can naturally help you answer them."

Hearing Chabashira's words, Horikita Suzune pursed her lips in frustration. Wasn't this implying that she wasn't strong enough? But she couldn't even ask a specific question herself. And solving her own problems, just like her brother, meant being able to handle all problems independently. That was the attitude of a strong individual.

"Hey, Sae-chan, you're leaving me behind and going on a

secret date with someone else? How mean~"

Before Horikita could respond, the office door was abruptly pushed open.

A woman with light brown hair walked out, casually waving a writing board in her hand. Her cheeks puffed up, even her angry expression seemed somewhat cute.

"Hoshinomiya Chie."

Chabashira Sae helplessly rubbed her forehead. She felt a headache coming on due to her lifelong rival, who was also her close friend.

As Horikita Suzune walked away, Hoshinomiya Chie casually tossed her writing board aside and placed her hands on Horikita's shoulders, leaning in close to her cheek with a delighted expression. She said, "Such an adorable child, simply super cute~ What's your name?"

"Horikita... Suzune," Horikita stammered, overwhelmed by an indescribable aura. It was the first time she had such close physical contact with someone, even if it was a female teacher. Her face flushed, feeling somewhat unaccustomed to the situation.

"That's enough, Chie. Horikita, you should leave now," Chabashira Sae interjected.

"I'm sorry, I'll take my leave," Horikita Suzune quickly escaped from the teacher's office with the support of Chabashira Sae. She couldn't handle someone like Hoshinomiya Chie, who was so naturally affectionate and close.

Watching Horikita's retreating figure, Hoshinomiya tightly hugged Chabashira, her expression instantly darkening. She whispered softly, "Sae-chan, could it be that you want to go against the flow?"

"Don't be ridiculous." Chabashira Sae pushed her away directly, her voice calm. "I have no interest in Class A."

As lifelong best friends, Chabashira Sae understood Hoshinomiya Chie extremely well. Sure enough, Chie immediately reverted to her cheerful and adorable smile, hugging Chabashira. "You're right, Sae-chan. You've been the class advisor for Class D for so many years. You can't disappoint me, or I'll be so~ heartbroken."

However, Hoshinomiya's gaze secretly followed the direction Horikita had left. Regardless of whether Chabashira Sae had any intention of moving up to Class A, she had to snuff out this possibility from the very beginning.

This child named Horikita Suzune was likely Chabashira Sae's key observation target.

...

After leaving the teacher's office, Horikita Suzune felt extremely dissatisfied. It wasn't that she looked down on Tendo Amamiya, but she saw Chabashira Sae as a way out. Unable to obtain information from Tendo Amamiya, the teachers were the natural choice.

However, Horikita couldn't understand why she was so easily dismissed by Chabashira Sae. Now, the path to obtaining information through Chabashira had been cut off. What should she do?

Was it really the only option to go on a date with Tendo Amamiya?

"Huh."

Taking a deep breath, Horikita Suzune's gaze became determined. It was just a date, no big deal. She had to find a solution.