Result.
Inside the room.
"I'm back."
Hikigaya walked into the room excitedly.
Looking at Ichinose and Kushida Kikyo at the low table, he was suddenly dazed.
"That... what's going on?"
"Hikki, welcome home, I just happen to have something to tell you."
Ichinose said with a smile; Kushida Kikyo sat kneeling behind her with her small head down, her heart thumping even harder.
Thinking carefully.
Does it feel a bit too fast.
Although being recognized by Hikigaya for her true face made her happy.
But it was entirely because she felt her current daily life was too boring; she just came to "try it out" on an impulse.
Would it make people think she's a bit... casual.
Thinking of this.
Kushida Kikyo actually felt a bit like backing out, but then it seemed there was nothing to care about.
Anyway, as it looks now.
Hikigaya isn't some pure, innocent character either.
"Oh, what is it?"
Hikigaya sat cross-legged in front of the two, sizing up Kushida Kikyo behind her; it should be related to Kushida.
"Hikki..."
Ichinose looked back at Kushida: "Actually, Kikyo-chan likes you."
Although Kushida said a bunch of messy things about being a "booty call" and such.
Ichinose didn't give too much explanation.
In her eyes, Kushida Kikyo was more like a little girl with a very strong sense of jealousy, and she still hoped she could get a better result.
"Huh?"
Hikigaya turned to look at Kushida.
The two couldn't help but meet eyes; Kushida Kikyo's face turned red and she lowered her head, glancing at Ichinose.
Even though she said it was just for fun, she didn't expect Ichinose would keep her secret; it made Kushida Kikyo feel a slight bit of gratitude.
She didn't refute.
Presumably, the two of them had already communicated.
Hikigaya didn't feel any repulsion; after all, Kushida Kikyo really looked good, and his impression of her wasn't bad.
He was just genuinely confused; he was no longer the man he used to be.
If it were said that Tsube Hitomi had some good feelings for him, Hikigaya wouldn't find it strange.
After all.
Ever since he first told Tsube Hitomi that she didn't need to continue compromising for the class, the joy in her eyes couldn't be faked.
Since then until the school trip.
Tsube Hitomi had also been helping him handle many difficult problems.
But Kushida Kikyo...
This girl would like him.
Hikigaya truly found it a bit hard to understand.
The interaction between the two wasn't deep; they hadn't even communicated since the Unanimous Special Exam.
The only turning point could be the school trip.
But.
Are you kidding me, that simple?
Forget it.
The two seemed to have already communicated, and Hikigaya didn't plan to be wishy-washy.
"Honami, can you let me talk to... Kikyo alone for a bit?"
Ichinose nodded, turned back and said softly:
"Then Kikyo-chan, I'll be going first."
"Eh? Eh!?"
Hearing this.
Kushida Kikyo suddenly became flustered; feeling the gaze of the two, she lowered her small head and didn't respond.
It actually made Hikigaya think she was quite cute.
Unexpectedly.
Kushida Kikyo, who had been speaking with sarcasm during this period, actually had a side like this.
After Ichinose left.
Since the two had likely already communicated and Ichinose could be considered to have given her tacit approval, Hikigaya didn't plan to be hesitant.
There were just some things that needed to be clarified.
"That... Kikyo, is it convenient to ask you a few questions?"
"Mm..."
"What Honami just said, is it related to you joining the Student Council today?"
Just joined the Student Council, and in the evening Ichinose tells him this.
It was too much of a coincidence.
"I suppose so."
After hesitating for a moment.
Kushida Kikyo still turned her head to the side and explained:
"Previously Ichinose invited me to join the Student Council and I refused; this time I took this opportunity to reach a deal with her."
Although she said "booty call," that was just her being stubborn due to embarrassment; of course, she hoped for a beautiful memory as much as possible.
"A deal, huh..."
Hikigaya muttered to himself.
Though it didn't sound great, he wasn't dissatisfied.
More importantly.
Joining the Student Council is to work for them, and it's a beauty like Kushida Kikyo throwing herself at him; it actually feels like a huge win.
"That... it's just that I can't figure it out, Kikyo, do you really like me that much?"
"What's that supposed to mean?"
Being questioned after throwing herself at him, Kushida Kikyo suddenly became a bit dissatisfied.
"To be noticed by a beauty like me, do you have any complaints?"
"No..."
Hikigaya awkwardly added: "Kikyo is a very charming woman, I naturally wouldn't have any complaints."
That's true.
To appear here, Kushida Kikyo must have gone through much consideration; he didn't need to say more, he was just simply curious.
"Humph..."
Kushida Kikyo gave a small huff, and only then explained in a voice like a mosquito:
"I don't know."
"Maybe I'm just too bored and wanted to find something to do."
"And your actions during the school trip really moved me, and you have rich experience; I thought trying it out with you might be good too, after all, I'm already a high schooler, it would be a waste not to try."
Hikigaya was a bit speechless.
But it was normal.
The closer it gets to graduation, the more people will want to make a friend.
At the very least, it wasn't dislike; it even leaned toward liking.
Even though his targeting of Class D had certainly caused Kushida Kikyo massive trouble, this girl could actually let it go so easily; she's really generous.
Uh...
Not necessarily.
It's more likely she's just throwing caution to the wind.
"The reply?"
Kushida Kikyo twirled her hair with her finger, speaking in a nonchalant tone while stealing a glance at Hikigaya.
Although she wanted to try.
She wasn't so lowly that she had to cling to him.
If it's a no, then forget it.
"Of course, how could anyone refuse a beauty like you? If other boys knew, they'd definitely be gnashing their teeth in jealousy."
Hikigaya showed a smile, looking Kushida Kikyo up and down.
Those majestic peaks that seemed about to burst through the uniform, long and plump beautiful legs, and a slender waist were truly quite alluring.
"Humph, of course."
Kushida Kikyo's face turned red; she knew clearly how popular her body was among boys, and said with some disdain:
"Every day I can feel those boys' disgusting gazes, just like your gaze right now."
"Uh..."
Hikigaya's mouth twitched.
Although Kushida Kikyo with a red face was quite cute, her mouth when "letting herself go" was really poisonous.
Thinking of this.
Hikigaya walked over and sat down beside Kushida Kikyo.
One hand circled Kushida Kikyo's soft waist, while the other hand tilted up her snow-white chin.
"Knowing this and still daring to come over, Kikyo, you're really something..."
"Eh? Eh?"
Feeling Hikigaya's hand wandering at her waist, Kushida Kikyo's small face turned red and she became even more flustered.
"Wait... wait a bit... I haven't prepared my heart... mmm..."
Before she could finish her sentence.
The virgin kiss she had preserved until now was forcibly taken by Hikigaya; Kushida Kikyo's eyes suddenly widened and her body went limp.