Does gravity make me stronger?

"Mu, if you agree to the band thing, you can contact me anytime."

"I don't know." Wakaba Mutsu shook his head, feeling uneasy about the complex emotions welling up inside him.

"Xiangzi, if this continues, you'll break down."

In the past, if Shoko had heard her sister-like friend, Mutsuko Wakaba, say such a thing, she would have been caught in a vortex of self-contradiction.

But now.

"Me? I'm broken, so what?"

With unwavering determination, Xiangzi retorted.

Wakaba Muku stared in shock, her eyes wide.

Seeing the amused expression on his childhood sweetheart's face, Xiangzi smiled and packed his things to leave.

"Mu, I now understand that true strength is not simply about abandoning vulnerability, but about finding what you want to protect. I hope that one day you will understand this principle as well."

Watching Xiangzi's departing figure, Ruo Yemu tried to glean something from her childhood sweetheart, whose temperament had changed so drastically, but in the end, she still couldn't understand.

"I'm sorry, Xiangzi, I really don't understand..."

Just as the song "Spring Shadow" sings, Wakaba Mutsu always felt that he might be the one who was left out.

---Cut line----

Author: My drafts are completely exhausted (crying)

Reader: Crying? Crying counts as time for me.

Chapter 93, Episode 092: Hachiman: Yes, I'm sick.

Monday morning, Haneoka Academy.

The midterm exams are finally over, and the inhuman, ascetic days of last week are now a thing of the past.

Therefore, the students are like wild horses, staging a passionate horse race in the classroom.

Of course, it's usually the boys who do this.

Ninety-nine percent of the students are girls who just hang out together casually, sometimes talking about the BL doujinshi they found on the weekend, sometimes discussing which big brand cosmetics has some good new products, and how to get their boyfriends outside of school to spend a lot of money on them.

The atmosphere was very pleasant.

Takamatsu Akari walked into the classroom alone with her schoolbag on her back. She subconsciously looked towards Hachiman's position, but failed to find him.

By this time normally, Hachiman should have already arrived, right?

Did you oversleep?

"Good morning, tomorin!" Aine skipped in, full of the energy and vitality unique to high school girls.

Good morning, Aine-chan.

In contrast, Takamatsu Tsurugi, who often sits hunched over in his seat, staring blankly ahead, appears somewhat gloomy.

If the gender were reversed, it would be a typical image of a disgusting, fat otaku.

Fortunately, Takamatsu Akari is a pretty girl, so she's cute with big breasts!

"Oh dear, Hachiman is sleeping in again."

Glancing at Hachiman's empty seat, Aine nonchalantly stuffed her schoolbag into her desk.

"Yesterday was really strange. Soyo ran out by herself, and then Hachiman chased after her. Did they know each other before?"

After yesterday's performance, Soyo left RiNG immediately, so the band's celebration party naturally came to an end, and everyone had to disband and go their separate ways.

But Aine, who is always the queen of parties, can't swallow this insult and is determined to give Soyo a good beating.

Aiyin: Soyo, is there something wrong with your play this time?

Soyo: I'm sorry, it's mine.

The thought of getting it dripped on her lips made Aine even more excited.

"Hachiman, why aren't you here yet?"

With class time fast approaching and Hachiman still nowhere to be seen, Takamatsu Akari grew anxious.

"He probably forgot to set the alarm, you idiot. Tomorin, don't worry, I'll call him."

Just as she was about to take out her phone, Miyami suddenly walked into the classroom, glancing at her from time to time.

Officially, Haneoka Academy still prohibits the use of cell phones at school, although no one actually follows the rule.

However, playing in front of the teacher is a different matter.

Death Stare + Challenger Trigger!

Connect, transform, and release!

I was careless and didn't flash.

Aine quickly put her phone back in her pocket, then grinned foolishly at Miyami Sen.

"Everyone, please be quiet. The midterm exam results are out."

Miyami Sen casually dropped a bombshell in the classroom.

Complaints immediately erupted in the classroom.

Ignoring the students' commotion, Miyami Sen calmly picked up the roster.

"The school will recognize students who did well on the exam and those who have improved compared to the entrance exam. We hope everyone will take this opportunity to encourage themselves and work harder."

Then, suddenly, he asked, puzzled, "Takamatsu-kun, what's wrong?"

Below the stage, Takamatsu Takayuki was raising his arm high.

"Um...Miyami-sensei, some students haven't arrived yet."

She looked towards Hachiman's position, clearly hoping that Miyami Sen wouldn't overlook him.

What a kind child.

But Miyami shook her head slightly, calmly said, "Hikiya is on sick leave," and then continued reading about the exam.

Sitting in her seat, Aine whispered worriedly, "Could it be that Hachiman got caught in the rain on his way home yesterday and caught a cold?"

It rained heavily yesterday, and it looks like he probably didn't bring an umbrella. He must have gotten soaked to the bone.

"It's possible. Why don't we go visit him after school?"

"it is good!"

After exchanging ideas for a while, the two hit it off and decided to go to Hachiman's dormitory after school to check on the situation.

On the podium, Miyami Ogi ignored the whispers of Takamatsu Akari and Aine, and read out the list of students like reciting a menu: "Those who did well on this exam are... Chihaya Aine..."

When her name was mentioned, Ai Yin instinctively looked towards the podium, then received admiring glances from the students around her, and gave a slightly friendly smile.

Basic operation, don't be silly.

As a top student, this was the moment she was most proud of.

"In addition, there are students who have made significant progress... Hachiman Hikigaya..."

When Miyami Sen announced Hachiman's name without hesitation, Takamatsu Akari and Aine were both taken aback, then smiled knowingly.

The two had witnessed Hachiman's hard work during this time, and they were genuinely happy to see him recognized by the school.

just.

Why did you get sick at such a crucial moment?

After the names were read out, Miyami Hane put down the roster in her hand: "On Tuesday, the above students will be commended in the auditorium. No one is allowed to miss the meeting unless there are special circumstances. That's all."

...

In another location, the same thing was happening in the classroom of Class 1-B, except that the speaker had changed from Miyami Ogi to Class 1-B's homeroom teacher, Tadokoro Koichi.

"...Ochako flower, Toyokawa Shoko..."

When he heard his name called, Xiangzi's face remained indifferent and cold, as if he already knew the outcome.

Although a small number of students might find it pretentious or even scoff at it.

but.

Most people are still mentally sound and hold academic geniuses in high esteem. In addition, Xiangzi is not only academic genius, but also good-looking and has a somewhat aloof personality.

This would be considered exceptional even in a regular co-educational high school, let alone in a traditional girls' school like Haneoka Academy.

The top student has won by a small margin!

Good-looking academic achievers, win big!

A beautiful, aloof, and academically gifted girl—she wins every time!

She's already thinking about her rivals for the final exams.

After class, I was about to share the good news with Hachiman when I found that my familiar seat was empty, with only Takamatsu Akari and the new member from yesterday's band standing around me.

Xiangzi's mood was immediately dampened.

However, she felt inexplicably irritated, so she took out her phone and sent a message.

Toyokawa Shoko: Hikigaya-kun, aren't you in the classroom right now?

However, there was no response to the message for a long time, and seeing the worried expressions on Gao Songdeng and the other man's faces, Xiangzi suddenly realized what was going on.

Hachiman, could something have happened to him?

Are you sick? Or is it an emergency?

He must be sick.

As for the reason, it's probably because of yesterday's heavy rain.

So why bother chasing after Su Shi? In the end, it only made you sick...

Xiangzi blamed himself inwardly, then returned to his class expressionlessly.

Chapter 94 093 Sorry, this place is full.

When the school bell rang, Takamatsu Akari and Aine planned to head straight to Haneoka Academy's dormitory, but before they could leave, they received a message from Shiina Tatsuki.

Shiina Tatsuki: Let's meet at RiNG this afternoon. We need to carefully review yesterday's issues.

Chihaya Aine: I'm sorry, Riki, Tomorin and I have something to do, so we probably can't make it today.

Motoyo Nagasaki: Me too, I won't be able to come to the recording studio for the next few days.

Shiina Tatsuki: Huh? You guys are kidding me.JPG

Needless to say, Shiina Tatsuki must be furious now.

Shiina Tatsuki: Do you guys even want to keep performing? Don't make me urge you to practice every time.

Takamatsu Akari: I'm sorry

Shiina Tatsuki: Akari, I wasn't talking about you, I was talking about Motoyo and Aine.

Aine: ? ? ?

Standing by the lamp, Aine once again condemned this blatant double standard.

Also, didn't I do a good job yesterday?

Shiina Riki: @Nagasaki Motoyo @Chihaya Aine, at yesterday's live performance, you two had the biggest problems. Aine was a little better, but Motoyo, were you sleepwalking?

Oh, so I'm alright. To receive praise from Riki makes my life worthwhile!

Aine smiled, looked up at the sky, and saw the stars still shining...

Nagasaki Motoyo, who was singled out for criticism by Shiina, didn't play dead this time and replied directly in the chat group.

Motoyo Nagasaki: I'm sorry, I've been a bit out of sorts these past few days.

Judging from the news, it seems that Su Shi is probably feeling emo, and Aine quickly stepped in to act as a peacemaker.

Chihaya Aine: Okay, okay, everyone's at fault. I'll come over this afternoon.

Takamatsu Akari: Me too!

Aine, who was walking down the street, saw the message and immediately turned around in confusion: "Tomorin, why are you going over there?"