Hachiman Hikigaya, who returned from his studies after completing his training.

In just one morning, the news that Hikigaya had been dumped by Ichinose spread throughout the entire first-year class.

"That brat Sakayanagi isn't bad at all. He actually made our Lord Hachiman suffer such a big loss, even losing his girlfriend. Congratulations, congratulations!"

Although Sakayanagi lost his leadership position, Hikigaya also lost his ability to influence Class B, so Ryuen can be said to have won without lifting a finger.

However, even with Ryuen's arrogance, Hikigaya has countermeasures. Katsuragi has already transferred the six million to bribe Class C and Class D to not fill in the name of the leader of Class B. Because Albert directly told him to fill in the name, Class C is still unaware of this deal.

"When we were on the deserted island, I swindled six million personal points from Class A. Since Class C also contributed, I was planning to give you two million. It seems I can only give you one million now."

Long Yuan, who hadn't received any news from Class C, couldn't laugh anymore. "How did you get shaved?"

“I told Sakayanagi that if she didn’t give it to me, I would let you confess to her, and she agreed in less than two seconds.”

"It's a real shame you don't go into crosstalk."

"How about I get Sakayanagi to perform for you? I'll charge you one million personal points for the ticket."

"roll."

The two finished their lunch in a harmonious atmosphere, and Ryuen explained why he had asked Hikigaya to have lunch with him.

"I have some exercise to do after dinner later, I think you'll be interested."

"Since you put it that way, I'll wait a moment."

Now that he has just broken up with Ichinose, Hikigaya is quite free. Shiina and Sakura, being concerned about ruining his reputation, have not asked him to have meals or read books with them, and have only contacted him by phone.

"Good afternoon, Ryuen-kun, Hachiman-kun."

While Hikigaya was playing on his phone and waiting for Ryuen's notification, Sakayanagi, accompanied by Yamamura, sat down on his own at the four-person table next to Ryuen, opposite Hikigaya.

"Sakayanagi, are you here to mock me?" Hikigaya sat down and looked at Yamamura, who was still standing. "Yamamura-kun, sit down too. What's the point of standing?"

Hikigaya wouldn't invite any other girl, but Yamamura's presence was so faint that he didn't think he could have a scandal with her.

"No, I'm here to apologize."

"Heh, are you talking to me?" Ryuen laughed mockingly at Sakayanagi.

"Ryuen-kun, don't flatter yourself. This is for Hikigaya-kun." Sakayanagi bowed slightly towards Hikigaya. "I'm sorry about the anonymous post."

She still doesn't think she did anything wrong, but both Kamuro and Yamamura have criticized her for it.

Although she couldn't quite understand it, she decided that it wasn't a big deal to apologize, considering how loyal and devoted the two men had been to her.

"It's all in the past, so let it go."

Seeing the hopeful expression on Yamamura's face as she carefully sat down, Hikigaya decided not to pursue the matter any further, since she had already been punished.

"How can this be left unresolved? You should be compensated with a girlfriend by Sakayanagi."

Ryuen suddenly interjected with a teasing expression, "How about we make Sakayanagi your girlfriend? Although she's just a former leader of Class A, she's barely good enough for you now."

"Ryuen, you must be joking. It's me who's unworthy of Sakayanagi."

Glancing at Sakayanagi's indifferent expression, Hachiman felt incredibly hot. What a lousy, high-class restaurant! Why didn't they turn up the air conditioning?

"Heh, I'm just temporarily stepping down." Sakayanagi sneered at Ryuen, "And the final leader of Class C will definitely not be you."

"Don't be ridiculous, Sakayanagi. As long as I don't lose, Ayanokouji alone can't shake my position."

"If it were Hachiman, there might be a chance, but for you—no."

"Stop calling yourself a loser."

Hachiman was speechless at the two of them arguing back and forth. Why were these two dragging him into everything? Couldn't they just let him have some peace and quiet?

"Longyuan, is your so-called post-meal exercise done yet?"

Seeing the worried look on Yamamura's face, Hikigaya interrupted their argument. Perhaps it was because Yamamura often had a pitiful expression with her eyes downcast, he always unconsciously didn't want her to feel uncomfortable.

"Don't rush." ​​Long Yuan took out his phone and checked the time. "It'll be about time to get there."

According to the information received on his phone, Albert and his team have successfully apprehended the suspect.

"Let's go then."

"Sakayanagi, do you want to come? There's a good show to watch."

Just when Hikigaya thought he had gotten rid of the troublesome Sakayanagi, Ryuen was not so pleased.

Given Sakayanagi's personality, if there's a good show to watch, she won't miss it unless she has something urgent to do. And judging from her current appearance, it doesn't seem like she has anything urgent to do.

"Of course I'll go. I also want to know what kind of shady business you're looking for with Hachiman."

“…”

As Hikigaya had expected, Sakayanagi readily accepted Ryuen's invitation.

Following Long Yuan, the group of four arrived at the facility marked "Boxing Club" amidst the occasional strange looks from the students they encountered. Albert, wearing sunglasses, stood outside the door looking more like a security guard than a security guard himself.

"Don't let anyone else in."

"Yes, boss."

After a brief conversation, the group entered the club. Under the incandescent lights, there were two people on the ring: one was Ibuki, and the other was Hashimoto.

Amidst the cheers from Ishizaki in the audience, Ibuki launched himself into the air with a whirlwind kick, which looked very clean, but Hashimoto blocked it in time with his forearm, the power of which only made him take a step back.

As people age, the physical differences between men and women become increasingly pronounced.

Laughing loudly, Ryuen jumped onto the ring to separate the two, saying, "Hey, Ibuki, why did you start playing around first? Get off the stage."

The only response from Ryuen was the same kick. To Yamamura's astonishment, Ryuen advanced instead of retreating, skillfully lifting Ibuki and slamming her to the ground with a loud bang.

Looking at Ryuen's skillful movements, Hachiman must have practiced a lot in private, and he's not the only one improving.

"Hikigaya-san."

"Don't worry, Ibuki-san is fine, this is normal."

"normal!?"

"Yeah, you're fine after falling down."

After calming the mountain village, Hikigaya looked at the ring. Ibuki, who had just been lying on the ground, walked off the ring with a displeased expression. Only Ryuen and Hashimoto remained on the ring.

"Beat me, and I won't bother you about the three million personal points you cheated me out of, as they said."

"Your Highness, is there any way to save me? Katsuragi took those three million and confiscated them!" Hashimoto shouted at Sakayanagi without looking at Ryuen. Judging from Ryuen's practiced movements, he felt it was unlikely he could win. "I shed blood for Class A."

"Then let it flow a little more," Hachiman answered directly for Sakayanagi.

There was no place for Hashimoto in the first year anymore.

Sakayanagi will not be protected by Class A after he steps down; the girls in Class B have been taken advantage of by him; he robbed Class C of three million yen from Ryuen Garden; and he seduced the defector from Class D's Maeen Garden.

Hashimoto is a genius; it would be a shame not to give him a good beating for his outrageous antics.

Chapter Ninety-Four: Why don't you all think more about your own problems?

With a wry smile, Hashimoto suppressed his inner turmoil and took the initiative to attack Ryuen.

He was cornered by Albert in the toilet. If he didn't want to be harassed by the students from Class C every time he went to the toilet, he had no choice but to participate in this fight.

Why did things turn out this way? Just ten days ago, he was a rising star in the first grade. Although he wasn't a leader in any of the classes, he wasn't unknown either.

He had a bright future back then, until he met Hachiman.

"Die! Hachiman!"

"......"

Watching Hashimoto on stage shouting his name and throwing a punch at Ryuen, Hachiman felt like cursing.

What does this have to do with him?

Why don't you guys think more about your own problems?

"Hehe, it seems Hashimoto really likes you." Sakayanagi covered her mouth and chuckled, elegant and cute.

It seems that Hashimoto is indeed competent as a clown, as he immediately made the audience laugh.

"If I sew your mouth shut, I might consider Longyuan's suggestion."

"Just considering?" Sakayanagi was still smiling.

"Because I'm afraid you'll actually agree in a moment of madness."

After being hit by Sakayanagi's cane, which made him unable to laugh, Hachiman focused his attention back on the ring.

Hashimoto probably has some training, but his practical experience doesn't seem to be very good. He's already in a situation where he's being chased and beaten by Ryuen and can only defend.

Before he could even last a minute, Hashimoto, who had been punched in the stomach, collapsed to his knees. Ryuen, without any hesitation, kicked him over, straddled him, and began to attack him from both sides.

"Acting, huh?"

"Three million, right?"

"You're blond, right?"

After being punched several times, Ryuen finally stood up from Hashimoto, feeling refreshed. Ishizaki, sensing the danger, rushed onto the stage and pulled the slumped Hashimoto off the ring.

"Come on?" Long Yuan, drenched in sweat, was full of fighting spirit.

"......Come."

As the village stared wide-eyed, Hikigaya stepped onto the ring, took off the shirt Shiina had bought, and draped it over the railing, revealing his muscular upper body.

Longyuan's true intention is not what it seems, or it could be described as killing two birds with one stone.

But what harm is there in doing as he pleases?

The more Hikigaya learned from Chairman Horikita and Kiryuin, the less resistant he became to fighting. Perhaps this is what they mean by "possessing a sharp sword makes one's killing intent arise."

"I'm going to take on three." Hikigaya beckoned to Ishizaki Ibuki in the audience.

Ryuen is no match for President Horikita, and Ibuki is no match for Kiryuin. Having gotten used to being beaten up by the two of them together, he's going to put some pressure on himself this time.

The two people posed little threat to him.

"Oh ho, I've been underestimated." Long Yuan laughed loudly, "You two aren't allowed to come up here."

Without waiting for their reply, Long Yuan rushed forward and delivered a powerful front kick. Although the movement was fast, the target of the attack was obvious.

"Longyuan was too reckless."

He dodged the kick with a turn, and then Hikigaya's leg, which came from behind, spun around and struck Ryuen in the chest, causing him to stumble.

Long Yuan took two steps back to steady himself. "I didn't expect you to have improved so much. You don't seem like a novice at all this time."

"That's why I'm confident enough to take on three opponents at once."

"Knock me down first."

After suffering a minor setback, Long Yuan became much more composed and began to circle around him, probing with his fists. If he missed, he would quickly retreat and switch back to a defensive stance.

Faced with this, Ryuen Hikigaya would occasionally use light punches to attack his head, the force of which forced Ryuen to protect himself carefully.

After throwing several light punches, he continued to stare at Long Yuan's head, giving him the illusion that he was still going to hit the head, thus raising Long Yuan's center of gravity. Then, he lowered his waist and used his legs to pounce on Long Yuan, hooking his knees and performing a takedown.

As the heavy sound rang out, a pained expression appeared on Long Yuan's face.

"Boss!"

"Ryuen-kun!"

As Hikigaya straddled Ryuen, gasps of surprise came from Ishizaki and Albert in the stands. It was unclear when Albert had abandoned his goalkeeping duties.

Amidst their gasps of surprise, Hachiman punched Ryuen in both cheeks before leaving him.

"I already said all three together." Hachiman looked down at him, and Ryuen couldn't even hurt him now.

Given the inherent physical differences, it's easy for someone like him, who has specifically practiced routines and has extensive combat experience, to become a hoodlum with only practical experience.

After a while, he felt that neither President Horikita nor Kiryuin could satisfy him.

Lying on the ground in a starfish shape, Long Yuan suddenly covered his eyes with his hands and burst into laughter.

"Is Ayanokouji this strong as you?"

Although the fitness club at the Beechwood Center has private rooms, it's not hard to guess what people are doing there since Hikigaya and Horikita Manabu are there almost every day.

He went there until a few days before the final exams; it's obvious to everyone that Hikigaya's intentions were as clear as day.

He must have an opponent, and based on the results just now, it's clear that his opponent isn't Long Yuanxiang.