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

"Dong dong."

"Please come in." Hikigaya straightened up, pretending to be discussing business with Shiina.

"What's going on, Hachiman?"

As soon as the conference room door was pushed open, the two icy beauties stormed in. Horikita Suzune immediately questioned him, while Chabashira crossed his arms as if to see how he would answer.

Ichinose and Karuizawa have already arranged for the students to send preferential treatment text messages to the school, so the special exams for Class 12 have all ended, and the school has sent the results to all students via text message.

[Rat: Result Three]

[Ox: Result Four]

[Tiger (寅): Result Three]

[Rabbit: Result Four]

[Chenlong: Result Three]

[Snake (巳): Result Three]

【............】

[Pig (亥): Result Three]

Class A: - 200 class points, Class B: + 300 class points, Class C: - 150 class points, Class D: + 50 class points.

All the members of the group with preferential treatment in Class B guessed wrong, and Class D's 300 class points were reduced to 50.

Seeing this result, Horikita Suzune knew where the problem lay; no wonder Hikigaya refused her request to come along and only brought Shiina.

"Whose credit is it for finding the pattern of preferential treatment this time?"

Knowing that Horikita would definitely come looking for him, Hikigaya was prepared with sophistry.

"You and Shiina." Horikita's expression was grave.

Did Class D win or lose in this special exam?

Fifty points in the class score, even a small win is still a win.

"Although we won, we could have easily been promoted to Class A this time." Horikita was not swayed by Qi Er~⊙Sijiu<Umbrella Master.

"Hachiman, can you give me a straight answer? Do you want to lead Class D to Class A or not?" Chabashira interrupted, knowing that Hachiman didn't like her. Hachiman's actions this time puzzled her.

"I don't want to." Hikigaya answered Chabashira decisively, "I have other purposes for becoming the leader of Class D. However, in the process of achieving my goals, I will increase the strength of the students in Class D and weaken the strength of Class A and Class C."

Ultimately, the agreement with Chairman Sakayanagi only required keeping Ayanokouji in the lower class. After ensuring that Ayanokouji could not turn things around, whether Class D could eventually move up to Class A depended on the students' own abilities.

Chapter 126 Double Kill of the Ice Queen and the Big Ice Queen

"You don't have any faith in Class D at all, do you?" Horikita asked after a moment of silence.

"I remember when President Horikita was here, he also mentioned to you that the current academic level of Class D is not qualified to graduate as Class A. But where are your actions? Right now, only eleven students in Class D are qualified with a B level, and the other twenty-five have been expelled, right?"

Hikigaya countered that he had mentioned this to Horikita during the final exams, but according to information from Karuizawa, none of her underachieving group had received any news about summer study groups.

Horikita has not yet taken any action.

"And Chazhu, you're the one who wants to get into Class A, but where have you been? You think you can just sit back and win? If the chairman hadn't given me some benefits, you would have been expelled from school long ago."

“Teacher…” Chabashira frowned. She hadn’t expected that her former teacher had protected her without her knowledge. No wonder Hikigaya hadn’t confronted her after Ayanokoji was transferred away.

"Is all you two can think about is getting promoted to Class A? What will happen if you do? Will you end up like Class A, being besieged by me along with Classes B and C? Are you capable of holding onto this position for me for three years?"

"Have you all gone mad from the success of the last two special exams? If it weren't for my infamous reputation keeping those hidden talents in Class D from daring to voice their opinions, would they be so united on the deserted island? And would they have been able to confiscate cell phones so easily during the preferential treatment exam?"

"I don't need to explain to you why I don't let them know I'm a privileged individual, do I?"

The more Hikigaya talked, the angrier he got. If it weren't for the fact that there were so many freaks in Class D, he wouldn't have to pretend to be a tyrant and maintain his so-called dignity with a stern face every day. His relationship with Ichigo-yig冥@硫逝熘奇捌児捌之濑 wouldn't have become so twisted.

Seeing that the two men had gloomy faces and did not refute him, Hachiman pointed directly at the door and said, "You are not qualified to question me."

With a dark expression, Chashu silently left the room, while Horikita Suzune stood still, her eyes hardening. "Can I use your name to do things? Just like Karuizawa, my reputation isn't good enough to get all the bad students to join my study group."

She showed no sign of backing down after hearing Hachiman's words, which pleased Hachiman, and his oxen and horses did not run away.

“Sure, you can even tell them you overheard me planning to expel another underachiever in the second semester.” Hachiman readily agreed.

Ike, Yamauchi, and Maezono all have academic grades of D or below, which makes Horikita's statement very convincing. After enjoying this luxury cruise trip without spending any personal points, most students do not want to drop out of school.

The school's sweet talk wasn't empty promises; it was a clear indication that being selected for this school might be their only chance to change their lives, and that no other high school was as special as Advanced Education.

"Call me when you have study sessions, I'll help you." Shiina walked up to Horikita and took her hand. "Let's improve Class D together, Suzune."

"Thank you." Horikita's cold expression softened slightly.

Seeing the harmonious atmosphere between the two, Hikigaya also showed a gentle expression like an old father, which completely eliminated the indifference on Horikita's face when he looked back—and replaced it with a look of disdain.

Hikigaya: "......"

Meanwhile, as expected, Class B had another get-together.

The large private room, fully equipped with a range of entertainment facilities including billiards, pool, mahjong, and karaoke, was brightly lit by incandescent lights, yet all forty-one students from Class B were present for the celebration banquet.

"Cheers to our great hero, Honami-chan!" Kushida, beaming with joy, raised his glass, filled with deep-colored oolong tea, in the center of the crowd.

"Cheers to Honami-chan!"

"cheers."

Amidst the cheers and jeers from Shiraha and Amakura, the students of Class B all raised their glasses and pointed them toward Ichinose, who was shining brightly in the center of the crowd.

Her bright pink hair cascaded down to her waist, and her adorable face, like that of an idol, was adorned with an infectious, cheerful smile.

This is the only leader in their class who can win everyone's respect, and the undisputed pride of Class B.

Seeing everyone's happy faces, Ichinose also raised his glass, "To celebrate the fruitful collaboration with Class D, cheers!"

"cheers!"

"cheers!"

Amidst the lively cheers, the atmosphere in the large private room became enthusiastic.

"Does Ichinose want to play pool?"

"Fanbo, would you like to sing together?"

"Let's play pool together, Honami-chan."

As soon as the toast ended, the popular Ichinose was invited by several people, but Ichinose declined them all with a smile and went to Himeno, who had shrunk to the corner after the toast.

"If you stay here alone, Ma Zi will come looking for you."

"I know." Himeko silently turned her head away. Ichinose's arrival made her feel very uncomfortable as most of the students in Class B focused their attention on her.

"Want to go out together?"

"Now?"

Hime was somewhat surprised. The class reunion had only just begun, and Ichinose, the leader, was already trying to run away again? And taking her along?

"Hachiman told me about you and asked me to take care of you. Actually, I originally planned to have you attend more parties so that you might be able to adapt, but Hachiman felt that I shouldn't force you, so I accepted."

Ichinose, who often pays attention to the students in his class, naturally noticed Hime's unease at the gathering. Since their lingering relationship had been exposed to Hime, Ichinose spoke frankly.

"Then how do we explain this to the other students?"

"secret."

"You're keeping this a secret from me too?" Ji Ye asked, puzzled.

“If someone asks, just tell them it’s a secret. Asako won’t pry.” Ichinose took Himeno’s arm. “But you have to attend at least one of the three gatherings, okay?”

Although she accepted Hikigaya's suggestion, Ichinose still hoped that Himeno could become more able to enjoy the party.

After Himeno nodded, Ichinose pulled Himeno towards the door, ending the conversation with any students who asked where they were going by saying it was a secret.

"Just come back early for the dinner party, and I'll come find you beforehand."

After leaving the private room and walking a distance, Ichinose let go of Himeno's hand, letting her enjoy the happiness of being alone.

If possible, she would not want to disappear shortly after the party started, because she would stay for ten or thirty minutes before leaving Hime.

But there is one thing Ichinose cares about very much: she wants to return to Hikigaya's side as soon as possible.

She didn't know what this rich girl, Sakayanagi, was thinking about Hikigaya, or why she could shamelessly seduce a guy who had just broken up with his girlfriend. Hikigaya seemed to know a lot about her family background.

Ichinose wants peace of mind right now.

Chapter 127 Ichinose Warming Up

"Hachiman, this is delicious, you should try it too."

In a Western-style restaurant, a cute girl with a long ponytail cut a small piece of steak from her set meal and forked it onto the plate of the only boy at the table.

"Little Eight, try some of mine too."

"Hachiman...this chicken nugget tastes pretty good too."

Encouraged by Hasebe's raised eyebrow after imitating Karuizawa's actions, Sakura, blushing, also accomplished the feat of sharing food with Hikigaya.

Hikigaya: "......"

Sakura, with her idol image; Karuizawa, with her energetic and cute personality; and Hasebe, a mature and beautiful woman with a beauty mark under her eye.

These three girls were undoubtedly very eye-catching, and every boy who passed by would cast envious and jealous glances at Hikigaya, but that didn't bother him.

I've seen this so many times when I eat with Ichinose in the school cafeteria that I'm immune to it, but this time is different.

Hoshinomiya from Class B was sitting at the double table opposite him, showing him the back of her head, while across from her was the school idol, Honami Ichinose, smiling with her eyes narrowed.

His ex-girlfriend.

Today, he had planned to have lunch with Shiina after a long time, but Horikita dragged Shiina away and started forming a study group for underachieving students.

Shortly after Shiina left, he received a request from Karuizawa to have dinner together, and Sakura and Hasebe also invited him, saying that they wanted to hang out after their exams.

He only came after agreeing to the invitations of several people, and he could only refuse.

"Where shall we go this afternoon, Hachiman?" Nagabeya stared intently at Karuizawa, wondering why Karuizawa suddenly seemed to have taken a liking to Hachiman.

As a girl, she immediately understood the look Karuizawa gave Hikigaya, just like her best friend Sakura.

That won't do. Sakura had finally managed to persuade her to take the initiative, and she couldn't let Karuizawa get there first.

"Hey, Hachiman, where are you guys going to have fun? I want to come too."

Karuizawa ignored Hasebe's hostile gaze and only looked at Hikigaya, while Hikigaya selectively ignored Hasebe's winks and glares.

"Play? Who said we were going to play this afternoon? How long has it been since you guys studied? We're having a study session this afternoon." Hachiman decided to save himself; he had only eaten with a few cute girls today to run some serious business.

"Eh—" Hasebe felt that the food in front of him had lost its appeal.

"No complaining allowed. This is my last study session with you recently. I have other things to do when I get back to school, and I will find you a new teacher."

Since the exams ended today, the cruise ship has already set sail for its return voyage. According to the ship's announcement, it will dock at noon tomorrow.

Once back at school, Hikigaya will be busy preparing for the student council election. Since Shiina has been taken away by Horikita to help, he will need to find someone else to teach the three of them.

The study group organized by Horikita probably doesn't provide enough detailed instruction to cater to every struggling student.

Who is the new teacher?

"If nothing unexpected happens, it will be Akane-senpai from Class 3-A," Hikigaya replied to Hasebe.

He knew a few good students in the first grade, but none of them were suitable to teach Hasebe and his two classmates. Yamamura from Class A was suspected of aiding the enemy. Ninomiya from Class B was also busy teaching his own class.

This is when Senior Sister Tachibana makes her appearance. He will offer 100,000 personal points to Senior Sister to teach him for a month as a trial.

"You seem a bit difficult to get along with, Hachiman, Secretary Tachibana." Karuizawa said with some concern. The Tachibana Akane she saw was the serious version that followed President Horikita.

"Yep."

Hasebe also supported Karuizawa this time, and Sakura nodded silently.

Hikigaya laughed at this, never expecting that the petite and cute girl who would occasionally act fiercely in front of him would be respected by a first-year junior.

"Don't worry, she probably won't hit you because of me."

"Should be?!" Sakura and the others were dumbfounded.

Not far from the lively group of people,