Hikigaya doesn't want to be a force of strength

Hikigaya asked curiously.

Under normal circumstances, Horikita would have most likely gone to the classroom normally. Since this did not happen, it meant that the other party must be waiting for someone to arrive.

Naturally, Hikigaya didn't think that the person the other party was waiting for was him.

I remember that after school yesterday, Ayanokouji seemed to have gone to find Horikita on purpose. Although I don't know what they talked about, it is very likely that Horikita is waiting for Ayanokouji now.

Hikigaya thought to himself as he tried to get past Horikita Suzune and head to the classroom.

However, to Hikigaya's surprise, Horikita Suzune followed him and said calmly:

"Yes, I am waiting for someone. I am waiting for you."

"This……"

If an ordinary girl said this to him, he would probably become frivolous. At least no normal adolescent boy can resist such words.

Unfortunately, when these words came out of Horikita Suzune's mouth, they somehow sounded very subtle.

At least, Hikigaya didn't feel any of the sour smell that a teenage boy should have, but instead felt some kind of huge trouble that was about to happen.

"You look unhappy."

"Is it that obvious?"

Hikigaya sighed deeply as he looked at Horikita Suzune who was following him, wondering what kind of trouble the other party had brought upon him.

Horikita Suzune didn't beat around the bush and spoke calmly, "Ayanokouji Kiyotaka came to see me yesterday and he proposed a solution to the Sudo incident."

"Oh? What can I do?"

Hikigaya pretended not to care, but he was actually paying attention to it because he was curious about what kind of advice Ayanokouji would give.

After all, that guy looks like he's full of bad intentions.

"He suggested installing several private surveillance cameras at the place where Sudo was fighting, pretending that the fight was being monitored throughout, in order to deceive the people in Class C and make Class C withdraw the lawsuit on their own initiative."

"This... is what Ayanokouji proposed?"

"what do you think?"

"..."

Hikigaya didn't know how to describe his thoughts. He sighed and slowly said, "My evaluation is shit. This is simply a terrible method with totally disproportionate risks and benefits."

"Why do you say that?"

Horikita Suzune looked over curiously.

Hikigaya spoke in a complicated tone, "Let's not talk about this obvious fraud. Will those people in Class C be fooled? Even if they are, as long as they tell others about it, as long as there are smart people in Class C who are willing to investigate, they will definitely find clues. You can't guarantee that all the people in Class C are stupid people like Sudou, especially the leader of that class, Ryuen Sho, who is very difficult to deal with."

Hikigaya actually originally wanted to say Shiina Hiyori.

In his previous interactions with Shiina, he could clearly sense that Shiina's abilities were far beyond the level of an ordinary C class. Even if she was placed in an A class, she would still be considered outstanding.

Although Shiina herself seems to have no intention of participating in the class confrontation, it does not mean that she will not give advice to Class C. Given the opponent's level, it is not easy for them to notice that the surveillance was installed temporarily.

This is a gamble with a very high risk of failure.

And most importantly...

"The cost of failure is too high. Sudo's previous claim that he was acting in self-defense has already escalated this matter to a very troublesome level. It could have been resolved by simply kneeling down and apologizing, but because of his behavior, it has directly turned into a big problem that could lead to expulsion."

"And Ayanokouji's suggestion is even worse. If you use this method of perjury or even private blackmail to coerce Class C, once it is discovered, it will not just be Sudo who will be expelled. Everyone involved in this matter, even the entire Class D, will be dragged into it, including you, Horikita, who will definitely be expelled."

Hikigaya couldn't control his emotions and looked at Horikita Suzune, "Are you sure you can bear such a heavy price alone?"

Hikigaya realized that he had said too much without realizing it.

But he didn't think there was anything wrong with what he said.

After all, this is to complete the deal with Horikita Manabu. The other party asked him to take care of his sister, so Hikigaya naturally can't just watch Horikita Suzune jump into the fire pit.

Of course, if Horikita is too persistent, Hikigaya can't do anything about it.

Because he thinks he has no ability to change other people's decisions.

At that time, Hikigaya could only think of a way to save Horikita Suzune alone when the entire Class D was destroyed, at least to prevent the other party from bearing the primary responsibility.

Otherwise, I wouldn't be able to face the student council president.

"..."

While all kinds of thoughts flashed through Hikigaya's mind and he had even prepared for the worst, Horikita Suzune fell into a brief silence.

"I don't want to think that," she said, and then she went on, "but you're right."

"Uh...eh?"

Hikigaya didn't expect the other party to believe him so easily.

Shouldn't you be more stubborn?

As if she could see Hikigaya's emotions, Horikita Suzune said frankly: "I did want to agree to this plan. After all, Sudo's matter is ultimately my own responsibility, and I hope to redeem myself personally."

"Why then?"

"However, I am still somewhat shaken in my heart. I don't know if this is the right thing to do, and I don't know if I can bear the risks of doing so." Horikita Suzune looked at Hikigaya with a gentle gaze, "So I waited for you here this morning. I think you should be able to help me make the right judgment."

"You want me to be the judge?"

"Haha, are you surprised?"

"Do not……"

This is no longer an accident, but the sun rises from the west.

Hikigaya never expected that such a proud person like Horikita Suzune would give her the right to choose.

It was almost like a dream.

On the other side, Horikita Suzune lowered her proud head and spoke in a vulnerable manner for the first time: "Of course I have thought about the risks of this matter, but I feel that I can bear such risks. However, after listening to you, I realized that I am not actually qualified to make decisions on behalf of so many people and sacrifice everyone in the class to pay for my responsibilities, especially with you..."

"No, there's no need to add that last sentence."

"Haha, this sentence is actually the most important. I don't want you, Hikigaya, to make any more sacrifices for this matter."

Horikita Suzune slowly looked towards Hikigaya, her eyes fixed firmly on the man in front of her.

Hikigaya didn't expect the other party to say such a thing, and couldn't help but turn his head away and quickly change the subject, "Then what are you going to do? If you don't use Ayanokouji's method, there is no way to turn the tables on Sudo without witnesses."

"Yes."

Hikigaya thought the other party had other plans, but unexpectedly Horikita directly admitted the result. "Class D has already lost. I am not someone who will not admit defeat. However, I will not sit still and wait for death. Since the result of this round cannot be changed, I will find a way to reduce the losses. At least take Sudo to kneel down and apologize to Class C to prevent him from being expelled."

"This……"

Hikigaya didn't expect Horikita to be willing to go this far.

He was honestly very surprised.

Because if it was the previous Horikita Suzune, she would never have thought of such a method. Was she influenced by someone unknowingly?

Well, it must be Ayanokouji.

It's too narcissistic to think that you are the one who changed Horikita Suzune.

Hikigaya silently suppressed his thoughts in his heart, and at the same time, he watched Horikita Suzune walk forward, and suddenly said: "By the way, Horikita, there is something I forgot to give you."

"what?"

Horikita Suzune didn't expect Hikigaya to speak, and stopped in confusion.

And when she saw what Hikigaya took out, the expression on her face became even more surprised, because the other person was holding a few photos.

"This...is this?"

"I got the photos of the Sudo incident from a special channel. Although they are not particularly clear, they can at least prove that Class C was the first to take action."

"W-why would you?"

Horikita was obviously a little bit unbelievable.

She never expected that Hikigaya would have such crucial evidence in his hand, and would take it out at this time.

"It's nothing, because these photos can't change the nature of Sudo beating people, and it's impossible to help Sudo clear his name, so I've been too lazy to give them to you, but since you've decided to choose to reduce the losses, then I'll give these to you."

Chapter 192: Do these two siblings like to owe favors to others?

Hikigaya took out the photo of Sudo and the three delinquents from Class C fighting.

His original plan was to trade these photos privately with Class C.

For Hikigaya, he never felt that there was any need to resolve the Sudo incident.

Originally, he had no idea about Class D. However, the performance of these guys in Class D had repeatedly pushed his limits, and he had long been unable to tolerate it any longer.

Therefore, when Sudo caused this incident and showed no intention of apologizing to the students of Class C to calm the situation, Hikigaya no longer had any intention of getting involved in this incident.

He went to great lengths to get the photo from Sakura Airi, and his goal was not at all to clear Sudo's name.

In other words, if they want to clear their name with just a few photos, it would be too much of an insult to the king behind Class C, Ryuen Sho.

Hikigaya's original plan was not to clear Sudo's guilt, but to use these key photos to get some hush money from Ryuen.

As long as Ryuen Sho is a sane person, there is no way he would refuse my request.

As long as he operates properly, Hikigaya believes that he can get hundreds of thousands or millions of points from the King of Class C.

By then I can compensate some points to Sudo Ken and Sakura Airi, and it will probably be almost over.

Unfortunately, this beautiful picture was shattered the moment Horikita Suzune forced herself to get involved in the Sudo incident.

Hikigaya received a request from the student council president Horikita Manabu to help his sister Horikita Suzune, so it is impossible for him to just watch Horikita Suzune jump into the fire pit.

At least put some matting on top of the fire pit.

Therefore, this photo was worth at least hundreds of thousands of points, and no matter how painful it was for him, he had to hand the photo over to the other party.

Although these photos cannot prove Sudo's innocence and cannot invalidate Class C's lawsuit, they can at least prove that there were indeed suspicious points in the fight between Sudo and the students of Class C, which can make Class C feel a little more relieved.

"Hikigaya... why would you?" Horikita took the photos, looking incredulous, "Where did you get these photos from?"

Facing Horikita's suspicion, Hikigaya calmly said, "I have to keep the information provider confidential, so you don't need to ask me who gave me the photo... Besides, physical evidence has a greater impact than human evidence, right? In the final analysis, there was no chance of winning this case from the beginning, and these evidences can only help reduce Sudo's sentence at most."

Hikigaya tried his best to reduce his influence in the matter. He did not think that his existence had much impact and was not worthy of anyone's thanks.

After hearing his words, Horikita Suzune fell silent.

"..."

After a while, the girl slowly said: "I understand. No matter what the result of this incident is, Hikigaya, you have helped me a lot. I owe you a favor."

"Uh……"

After hearing what Horikita Suzune said, Hikigaya inexplicably thought of a certain student council president, Horikita Manabu.

Do these two siblings like to owe favors to others?

It seems like your favors are very important!

But Horikita Manabu's favor is indeed very valuable...

"I don't need your favor. Someone has already paid your favor." Hikigaya thought about it, but ultimately did not accept Horikita Suzune's words.

After all, he chose to help Horikita Suzune because of the request Horikita Manabu made to him.

I already owe Horikita Manabu a favor, and if I ask for a favor from Horikita Suzune again, I would be a scumbag who is taking advantage of both sides.

“Has anyone paid?”

When Horikita Suzune heard what Hikigaya said, she looked a little flustered. She said hopefully, "Is that the person who asked you to do this?"

"What else?" Hikigaya said calmly, "Besides that person, who else would ask me to help you? I didn't want to get involved in such troublesome matters."

"But...why? Why would he?"

Horikita Suzune seemed a little bit unbelievable, she couldn't imagine that such a thing was actually true.

"Is there any need to ask why?" Hikigaya looked at the black-haired girl, puzzled. "You two are brother and sister. Even if the president is cold and indifferent, he is still your brother. Is there any brother in this world who hates his sister?"