There is something wrong with Hikigaya's classroom of supreme ability

He knew that Hirata was such a person.

"So, Hirata, you guys have already convinced the others?"

Hikigaya was very surprised. It should have been less than an hour, and Hirata had unified the voices within the class in such a short time. Was this still the Class D he knew?

Hirata nodded, and at the same time, he couldn't help but smile happily. "Yes, because when everyone heard that they could get at least 1 personal points every month, they all agreed. Of course, there were some objections and misunderstandings, but after Kushida-san's hard work, he finally won everyone's approval."

It seems that this incident unexpectedly cheered up Hirata, who was originally in a negative mood. When on the cruise ship, Hikigaya had already vaguely felt that Hirata was very tired, not only physically tired, but also mentally tired!

From the time when school started, when he seemed to be emitting a sunny atmosphere from the inside out, and had the warm temperament of a central air conditioner, now I feel that I am gradually unable to cope with the situation, and my mood is getting worse and worse, just like an air conditioner that produces dust after being used for a long time.

This is true for Hirata and Kushida as well.

However, compared to Kushida who could "clean up" the dust himself, Hirata didn't seem like a "good person" who would reveal negative emotions to others. He would just let the "dust" accumulate and bear it alone.

To some extent, Hirata is also a 'lonely' person.

"Hirata, I don't remember agreeing with this plan!"

At this moment, an unexpected voice interrupted, and Horikita appeared in front of the two of them without knowing when.

"I have reservations about this plan!"

Horikita looked at Hikigaya with a complicated expression. "I repeat, this plan sacrifices the future for immediate gain. If the goal is promotion, it's undoubtedly killing the goose that lays the golden eggs."

Horikita has both a love and hate relationship with Hikigaya's plan of exchanging special points for personal points. On the one hand, it can indeed alleviate the students' anxiety about points to a great extent and improve the class cohesion, but on the other hand, it also means giving up the opportunity to obtain class points, which is equivalent to exchanging the future for immediate benefits. In Horikita's view, this is a very short-sighted behavior.

But it happened that this plan was proposed by Hikigaya. Horikita wanted to refute it, but after being "tortured" by the other party so many times, Horikita did not raise any objections at the first time. Instead, she waited until Hikigaya came back before raising her doubts.

"so what?"

Hikigaya naturally understood what Horikita meant and couldn't help but laugh. "To be brutal, do you think these students in Class D have what it takes to become Class A? If it's someone like Hirata, I'd believe them, but do you think guys like Ike and Yamauchi can do it? And don't forget, this is a group class competition. Your own ideas are useless."

"So we're stuck in Class D for the rest of our lives? If we give up on ourselves, we'll always be in Class D, making no progress and spending the next three years in a daze!"

Horikita couldn't understand why Hikigaya gave up the chance to try and work hard.

In her opinion, Hikigaya's plan seems to benefit everyone in Class D, but in Horikita's view, it is a bottle of sweet poison, and everyone will die unknowingly in their beautiful fantasy!

When Horikita thought of this scene, she felt a wave of sadness.

Hikigaya looked deeply at Horikita in front of him. The girl's stubbornness, or the unyielding quality in her bones, made him a little dazed.

"So, Horikita, have you ever considered this? You're trying to push others over the edge. Once you've chosen this path, there's no turning back. Great, you're aware of that. But what about the others? You're not the only one who'll endure the pain and resentment along this path. Can you bear the pain and resentment of 39 people?"

Hikigaya knows why Horikita wants to be promoted to Class A. It is to prove his growth and ability to Horikita Manabu. However, being promoted to Class A is not something that can be achieved by one person's strength. It is a group competition among classes.

After this semester, Hikigaya could more or less understand why the school required competition based on class rather than individual ability.

Just like in society, no matter how outstanding a person's ability is, the power of a team and a collective is the most important. Schools should not only train students' personal abilities, but also their "leadership" abilities!

"I know you want to follow in the president's footsteps, but have you really understood what your brother is doing in this school?"

Hikigaya's words made Horikita stunned, and it seemed that because of the mention of Horikita Manabu, Horikita's emotions fluctuated extra.

"The president bears the responsibility not only for himself, but also for the entire class of 39 people!"

Hikigaya glanced at Horikita, then at Hirata, and said, "If you look closely, you'll see that the eight classes in the second and third grades don't have the full 8 students they had at the start of the semester. However, there's only one class that's an exception."

Hirata and Horikita had already guessed which class it was without Hikigaya saying anything.

"Yes, it's Class A of Grade 40, who are currently leading the class. A complete group of people."

Hikigaya couldn't help but sigh as he said, "I'm not saying this to say how amazing the president is, or how outstanding the students in his class are. I'm telling you that behind this number lies the awareness of those 40 people."

Just as Ju Qian said at the beginning, even if she fell behind in the end, she had already made up her mind. The result was important, but her own growth in the process was equally important.

"Horikita, Hirata, are you all so prepared? Are you prepared to take on 'everything' for the rest of the class, including abandoning them?"

169

Chapter 169: Signing a contract with Class B.

Can you bear the awareness of other students in the class?

Hikigaya's question caused both Hirata and Horikita to fall silent.

"So, from the beginning, you all said things like 'I want to be promoted to Class A' without even realizing it. Don't you think it's ridiculous?"

Hikigaya 'criticized' Horikita mercilessly.

Even Hirata was Aoeed by Hikigaya.

"So, Hikigaya, you've never thought about being promoted to Class A?"

Horikita looked at the dead-eyed boy opposite her in disbelief. She originally thought that Hikigaya was just like her and just disdained to associate with other classmates. After all, these few months were enough to see clearly what kind of person he was.

Hikigaya couldn't help but laugh after hearing what Horikita said, and asked: "Horikita, and Hirata, what do you think Class A is?"

Neither Hirata nor Horikita answered immediately.

"Excellent student? A chance to leap forward? Or is it just that you don't want to be looked down upon and want to prove your ability?"

Hikigaya shook his head. "To me, there's not much difference between Class A and Class D. I don't need to prove anything to others, and I don't have such great ambitions. If I really have to say one thing, it's that I can prove that Hikigaya Hachiman once existed."

"I don't understand."

Horikita looked at Hikigaya with a complicated expression, and when she was about to say something else, Kushida came hurriedly and interrupted the conversation.

"I've already contacted Ichinose-san from Class B. They're also very interested in this plan, and we've arranged to meet at their camp in fifteen minutes to discuss the matter."

Kushida brought news about Class B. Hirata stepped forward and grabbed Hikigaya's hand: "Although I would love to come with you, there are still many things I need to coordinate and handle at the camp, and I can't get away for the moment, so I'm leaving it to you!"

"No, it includes me!"

Only then did Hikigaya realize that he was among the people negotiating the deal.

"Of course, this is because it was you, Hikigaya-kun, who came up with this plan. No one should know how to negotiate better than you."

Kushida added on the side.

Kushida was indeed very surprised when he learned that it was Hikigaya who proposed this plan, but at the same time he felt as if it was natural, "Oh, it's Hikigaya after all."

"I know what you're worried about, Hikigaya-san. I haven't told anyone about your identity. Only a few people here know that you came up with this plan, so you don't have to worry about attracting attention."

Hirata seemed to know Hikigaya's character very well and even went out of his way to cover for him.

Hikigaya: "..."

Hirata, you are a very nice person.

Hikigaya didn't know what to say for a moment. You guys are so considerate of me!

Damn it!

They are afraid that I won’t agree!

Hikigaya looked at Horikita as if he had thought of something.

"I do have reservations, but you just said that I alone can't change anything. So since I can't change it, I have to make good use of this advantage and not let all my efforts go to waste."

Horikita's face remained expressionless.

Finally, under Hirata's encouraging gaze, Hikigaya was taken to Class B's camp by Kushida and Horikita.

Class B's camp is in the southwest of the forest. There is a broken giant tree as a marker. Then continue forward in that direction, and soon you will see Class B's camp.

Class B's camp is not entirely a large open space, but instead has many trees, so Class B does not all use tents, but hammocks. You can also see a well as the water source for the camp.

Although the camp environments of Class B and Class D are different, the only thing they have in common is that water sources are their primary goal.

"Hikigaya-kun, you're here!"

At this time, the students of Class B had already discovered the figures of Hikigaya and others, and hurried to notify the pink-haired girl who was giving orders not far away. Ichinose turned around and saw Hikigaya, and trotted over to say hello.

"Ah, so Class D's negotiator sent Hikigaya-kun? He's really cunning!"

"Ichinose, cough cough."

At this time, Kanzaki quickly interrupted Ichinose and signaled that there were other people. After hearing what he said, Ichinose realized that his behavior was a bit too rude, and then he apologized to Kushida and Horikita embarrassedly.

Although Horikita and Kushida both expressed that it didn't matter, their eyes kept moving back and forth between Hikigaya and Ichinose.

Afterwards, Kanzaki and Ichinose brought Hikigaya and the others to a small open space near the camp. It seemed that this was to prevent Class D from obtaining information about Class B's camp. Hikigaya and the others did not react at all. Instead, Ichinose apologized to everyone very embarrassedly.

In the end, Hikigaya raised his hand to interrupt Ichinose: "Ichinose, if you had just invited us into the camp, we would have been the ones getting restless, so you don't have to apologize for that."

Upon hearing this, Ichinose stuck out his tongue in embarrassment, and Kanzaki beside him shook his head helplessly.

Regarding this negotiation, Hikigaya had made it clear on the way that he would not show up, and would let Horikita directly negotiate with Class B as the representative. Horikita had no choice but to take the lead herself.

In fact, the negotiations with Class B were not that complicated, and at this point, both parties had actually reached a consensus.

Class D will provide Class B with living supplies worth 100 special points. In return, Class B will pay Class D 40 personal points after returning to school, for a period of 12 months.

Originally, Horikita felt that exchanging 12 months, or 480 million personal points, for 100 class points was a bit of a loss. After all, class points are not only measured by personal points, but also involve the class ranking. If Class B uses it properly this time, maybe they can overtake Class A in one fell swoop!

Unfortunately, Ichinose and Kanzaki are not so easy to fool. If Class D hopes to extend the 12-month contract, they must provide living supplies worth more than 150 points.

In this regard, Horikita was also unable to accept the transfer of such a high number of points. After all, Class D also needed to survive on the uninhabited island for 7 days, and the transfer of 100 points was just within her acceptable range.

Finally, the contract was signed under the witness of Mr. Hoshinomiya. After the contract was signed, the excitement of Ichinose and Kanzaki could be clearly seen, because they had carefully calculated that after occupying this stronghold, the supplies consumed by Class B in 7 days would be about 100 points. As long as they work harder, they can get at least 300 class points in this special exam!

However, Hikigaya, who had been silent the entire time, suddenly spoke up: "Although saying this now may be a real downer, I still feel it's necessary to remind you that the focus of this special exam isn't on saving points."

170

Chapter 170: That lingering warmth.

Hikigaya's words immediately caught everyone's attention. Actually, Hikigaya didn't want to mention it any more, but seeing that both Ichinose and Horikita seemed to focus on the first 300 points, Hikigaya felt it was necessary to remind them, otherwise all his work would be in vain.

"Please rest assured, Hikigaya-kun, we will keep the leader's identity a secret."

Ichinose thought Hikigaya was concerned about the situation in their class, so she couldn't help but smile.

On the other hand, Horikita did not take it for granted like Ichinose did, but fell into deep thought, thinking about the purpose and intention of Hikigaya's sudden words.

"Guessing the leader's identity does seem like a difficult task, but you can't ignore this factor. Compared to the points you've saved, the consequences of being correctly guessed are more serious. I think you all know what's going on."

Hikigaya didn't know whether Ichinose was too optimistic or too confident.

Once the leader is guessed, the loss is not just 50 points, but also additional bonus points. A conservative estimate is that at least 100 points will be lost in the end.

"I know that there was a misunderstanding between the students of our two classes because of the surveillance incident last time, but everyone present knows the truth of that matter, so I can promise that I will not speculate about the leader of Class D this time."

Ichinose thought that Hikigaya was worried about this matter. After all, if Class D was guessed to be the leader, then they would gain nothing from this special exam except for their personal points, so she couldn't help but make a promise.

……

After leaving Class B's camp and about to return to Class D's camp, Horikita suddenly stopped in front of them.

"Hikigaya, regarding this plan, were you actually planning to 'sell' all 300 points from the beginning?"

In fact, Horikita was not sure at first, but what Hikigaya said in Class B just now made her doubt again.

"Oh? Why do you think so?"

Hikigaya looked calm.

"Because what you said before reminded me that the teacher also said that the theme of this special exam is [Freedom], but that doesn't mean we have to save points!"

Horikita's tone gradually changed from doubt to certainty.

"I've been wondering why you wanted to sell the points to Class B. If it was Hirata who came up with this plan, I wouldn't be surprised, but it's a bit strange if it was you. Actually, after you reminded Ichinose just now, I realized that you weren't originally focused on these 300 points, but on the final additional rule, the leader guessing part!"

Horikita stared at Hikigaya, seemingly waiting for his answer. Hikigaya didn't deny it. "Indeed, but I knew selling all the points wouldn't be approved, so I had to choose this compromise."

Horikita showed an expression of "as expected", but then he couldn't help but clench his fists, looking unwilling. The more he interacted with Hikigaya, the more Horikita realized his own "ordinariness".

She once thought she was special, just like her own brother. She chased after him, constantly working hard to learn and improve herself. Gradually, she found that she seemed to be increasingly out of tune with the people around her.

But she didn't care, because she was very outstanding and more mature than many of her peers. Gradually, the gap between people arose, and everyone drifted further and further apart. Gradually, Horikita found that she was the only one left around her.

But it was not until she met Hikigaya that her self-esteem was ruthlessly trampled upon by Hikigaya. Slowly, she realized that what she thought was excellent and special was actually just an 'ordinary person' in his eyes!

It turns out I'm not special.

At that moment, this thought suddenly occurred to Horikita's mind, and then a coldness came from deep within her body like a tide, and she felt as if she had fallen into an ice cellar!

"Hey, Horikita-sister, are you okay?"

Suddenly, a warm palm felt through her sportswear, bringing Horikita back to her senses instantly.

"I, what's wrong with me?"