Chapter 099: If I can't handle him, I still can't handle you?

Keyaki Mall Shopping Center.

After finishing the ramen, the three left the shop. ANHS generally finished school around three o'clock, and the sky was still bright.

"So, it's over like this."

Hikigaya just wanted to go home; he really didn't want to get too entangled with Kushida Kikyo.

"Okay."

Kushida Kikyo pointed her chin with a puzzled look. "Hikigaya, how was today? Did you enjoy it?"

"Yes, yes, I had a great time."

Hikigaya nodded perfunctorily.

What did this girl mean? Did he have to continue getting involved if she wasn't satisfied?

"Is that so?"

"That's great!"

"I was thinking, what if Hikigaya wasn't satisfied, what should I do."

Kushida Kikyo clapped her hands together, emitting a relieved and sweet smile.

Fake.

Continue to pretend.

"Well, I have some other things to do. Hikigaya-kun, until next time."

"Uh..."

Hikigaya felt a bit disgusted.

This girl actually wants a next time?

Doesn't Kushida Kikyo feel any dissatisfaction being targeted like this? Although firmly believing in Kushida Kikyo's hypocrisy, one couldn't help but admire the strength of this guy's inner self.

After parting ways, Kushida Kikyo returned to Keyaki Mall Shopping Center and went to the rooftop, a place seldom visited by people.

Seeing no one around, Kushida Kikyo's pretty face instantly darkened.

Naturally, there was nothing to be upset about. Originally, the entire day was reserved for Hikigaya Hachiman.

But that annoying jerk clearly didn't want to get close to her, and he even seemed a bit repulsed. His attitude toward Sakura Airi's was completely different from how he treated her.

Staying here longer wouldn't bring any benefits.

"Damn it."

"Damn it."

"Damn it."

Kushida Kikyo's pretty face twisted, and she kicked the railing repeatedly, making a loud noise.

Clearly, he was just an unpopular, gloomy guy. If it weren't for herself, how could there be a beauty like her willing to get close to such a gloomy guy?

If it weren't for the current issues within the class, she would definitely make Hikigaya Hachiman experience what powerlessness truly meant.

"Damn it."

"Hikigaya Hachiman, this unwanted gloomy guy, can stay with Sakura, that country bumpkin."

"How dare he look down on me, what is he?"

Kushida Kikyo's pretty face twisted, venting her frustration on the railing.

It wasn't that she had any fondness for Hikigaya Hachiman. Just that this annoying guy, clearly just an unpopular, socially awkward loser, dared not to praise her!

Why wouldn't he praise her?

Given her level of beauty, she would undoubtedly be popular anywhere she went. This loser, gloomy guy, not only did he not praise her, but he also dared to despise her.

"Damn it."

"Do you know how much effort I've put in to take care of you, these unpopular trash?"

"He doesn't even appreciate it!"

"Damn it."

Kushida Kikyo was almost exploding.

How could anyone be willing to associate with idiots like Yamauchi Haruki, Hikigaya Hachiman?

Every time, approaching with a perfect smile, she had endured unimaginable psychological pressure!

This guy even dared to treat her differently. What did she lack compared to that country bumpkin Sakura Airi? Why should she pay the bill and be ignored?

Damn Hikigaya Hachiman, who does he think he is?

"Damn it."

After a long time, Kushida Kikyo let out a sigh, finally regaining her composure.

She had finished her cursing time.

But she still wanted to gain Hikigaya Hachiman's trust and stabbed him.

However, she had to admit.

Unlike Ike Kanji and those idiots, this jerk wasn't interested in her. He wasn't playing hard to get; he genuinely had no interest in her.

Originally, she wanted to gain Hikigaya's trust through her beauty and kindness.

Now it seems.

That path is definitely not going to work.

Kushida Kikyo had to change her strategy. Although the idiot Hikigaya Hachiman might not have noticed, as a fellow girl, Kushida Kikyo easily sensed it.

Sakura Airi probably had a liking for that gloomy guy.

Otherwise.

Certainly, she wouldn't be willing to sit next to Hikigaya Hachiman. She should sit with her classmate instead.

"Phew."

Kushida Kikyo put on a perfect smile again and left the rooftop.

Then, support Sakura Airi, that country bumpkin, and indirectly gain Hikigaya Hachiman's trust.

By then, expose the dark history between the two of them.

Let this couple sink to the bottom of the school together!

...

On the other side,

After parting ways with Kushida Kikyo, Hikigaya and Sakura Airi were planning to return to the dorm.

"Um, I'm sorry."

Hikigaya looked at the curled-up Sakura Airi and apologized, "Sorry for getting you involved."

"Eh? What do you mean?"

Sakura Airi was suddenly confused, not understanding at all.

Had she already become involved in some event? But she didn't feel anything.

She just felt that it was a bit unfortunate. It started as a meal for two with HikigayaHachiman, and suddenly it became three people.

"Actually..."

Hikigaya honestly explained, "I'm not good at dealing with Kushida, so I brought you in. I felt, um, sorry."

"Eh? Is that so?"

Sakura Airi covered her chest, her cheeks turning slightly pink. "Did I help at all?"

She didn't seem to do anything, just sat there eating noodles on the side.

"Of course."

Hikigaya fully believed.

If it weren't for Sakura Airi, Kushida Kikyo wouldn't have behaved so well.

"Oh, that's good then."

Sakura Airi showed a shy smile.

Originally feeling a bit regretful, but thinking that she had actually helped Hikigaya, she felt even happier for some reason.

The dormitory building got closer, and the two arrived downstairs.

"Oh, by the way."

Sakura Airi suddenly remembered something and quickly took out her phone.

"Hachiman, besides wanting to thank you, there are also these 20,000 personal points."

"Oh, no need to return them."

Hikigaya shook his head as he watched her attempting to transfer the points.

Already forcing Sakura Airi to act as a shield for him, how could he still ask her for money?

"Eh? How can that be?"

"Consider these 20,000 as a reward for helping me. This way, we're even."

Hikigaya raised his hand to stop her from transferring the points and said,

"Besides, the points for your class D aren't that many. You can keep this money to improve your life."

Although Sakura tied her hair into twin tails, most of her pretty face was covered by bangs, and she wore old-fashioned glasses, making it impossible to tell she was a beauty.

But Hikigaya could still observe.

Sakura Airi's appearance couldn't be too bad. He remembered she used to be some idol; even if she had a good figure, if she were too ugly, she couldn't become an idol.

Moreover, she was a girl.

Monthly expenses for feminine hygiene products and cosmetics must not be small.

Leaving some personal points behind was also a good thing.

"Ugh..."

Hearing these words, Sakura Airi's pretty face turned red, and she quickly lowered her head.

She didn't expect Hikigaya to care about her like this. Even though she felt she hadn't helped much, she just sat there eating noodles.

"But, I feel like I didn't help much. It's probably not worth 20,000 points."

"I think it's worth it."

Hikigaya shook his head, then turned and walked towards the dormitory building.

I feel that Sakura Airi is too timid, and what's more, she was quite kind. Such a personality was easy to be taken advantage of, making people really worry about her.

Hikigaya felt as if his brother's spirit was burning.

Sakura Airi was still a bit hesitant, but the thought of having these 20,000 points to have more meals with Hikigaya didn't seem too bad.

With that thought, Sakura Airi followed Hikigaya into the elevator like a little wife.

Soon, the elevator stopped on the fifth floor. As soon as Hikigaya stepped out of the elevator, he heard Sakura Airi excitedly say, "That..."

"Huh?"

"Can I still have meals with Hachiman-kun??"

Sakura Airi shouted with her eyes closed, but her voice sounded faint to Hikigaya.

The two were not in the same class, and they didn't see each other often. Sakura Airi felt that if she didn't try harder, their relationship might gradually fade and eventually become a beautiful memory in her heart. She really didn't want that.

So she plucked up the courage to ask if they could have meals together!

"Sure."

Hikigaya replied with a smile.

He didn't expect that Sakura Airi would fall in love with ramen after just one try. Indeed, ramen is invincible.

He didn't mind imparting some knowledge about the greatness of ramen to this fellow enthusiast.

"If you want to eat ramen, you can find me anytime,"

Hikigaya explained seriously. "However, there is only one Jiro ramen shop in ANHS now, which is the one we ate at today. It's quite ordinary in the ramen world."

"During the summer vacation, the school was being renovated, and it should be in trial operation among a few people now. Wait a few days."

"By then, there should be some new ramen shops."

"It will definitely surprise you!"

As soon as he finished speaking, the elevator doors slowly closed. Hikigaya felt a bit regretful, as he still wanted to continue imparting some ramen knowledge to this cute enthusiast.

On the other side that he couldn't see.

"That's great~"

Sakura Airi clenched her small fist in excitement and gave a light punch downwards.

It seemed that Hikigaya didn't dislike having meals with her, so she could find him anytime she wanted to eat!

She would go tomorrow!

But on second thought.

Sakura Airi hesitated again.

Would that be too frequent?

If it's too frequent...

What if Hikigaya gets annoyed? And eating out often is actually quite expensive, it must put pressure on the other party.

Sakura Airi didn't know what to do.

How often should she find Hikigaya?

It won't be a burden on the economy.

And it won't annoy Hikigaya.

Sakura Airi suddenly felt a bit depressed. She had very little interaction with people since she was a child, and she really didn't know how to grasp this sense of distance.

...

The next morning.

As usual, Sakura Airi, wearing thick glasses, lowered her head and went to school.

Thinking about having a meal with Hikigaya yesterday and even making an appointment that she could find him anytime...

Sakura Airi couldn't help but feel joy in her heart.

"Good morning, Sakura-san~"

At this moment, Kushida Kikyo patted her shoulder from behind.

"Eh?"

Sakura was startled.

Although Kushida Kikyo usually greets her, she has never been so intimate.

After a while, she weakly said, "Good morning, Kushida-san."

"Yeah, it was really fun yesterday, how did Sakura-san feel?"

"I think so too."

Sakura Airi dodged her gaze and nodded somewhat inexplicably.

Although Hikigaya claimed he wasn't very good at dealing with Kushida Kikyo, in reality, she also found it challenging to handle Kushida.

"Actually..."

Kushida Kikyo teased with a smile, "Sakura, you like Hikigaya, don't you?"

"Eh, what!?"

Her pretty face instantly turned red from her neck to her cheeks. Sakura Airi was taken aback and quickly looked around.

Fortunately, Hikigaya was nowhere to be seen.

Sakura Airi breathed a sigh of relief, but also felt a bit disappointed.

If Hikigaya found out, how would he react?

Seeing the scene before her, Kushida Kikyo was instantly convinced that this simpleton really did like that gloomy guy.

What a perfectly matched pair of dog and woman.

"It's okay."

Kushida Kikyo lowered her voice and laughed, "I will support you. Sakura, you and Hikigaya seem like a perfect match."

"Is that so?"

Sakura Airi was a bit shy.

Could it be that to outsiders, she and Hikigaya really seemed like a good match?

"Yes, Sakura, if you ever need help, feel free to come to me. I will definitely help you~"

"Thank you."

Sakura Airi shyly nodded her head.

Although she felt that Kushida Kikyo was somewhat inexplicably scary, judging a person based on feelings wasn't really good.

Perhaps, Kushida Kikyo might be a good person after all.

"No need to thank me, we're friends."

Kushida Kikyo laughed and shook her head.

Just you wait.

I'll dead with you two losers.

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