Hikigaya doesn't want to be a force of strength

Because he was too surprised, Hikigaya accidentally knocked some necklaces off the shelf. He was so scared that he quickly bent down to pick them up, but found a hand appeared beside him, helping him pick up the things that had been knocked off.

When he raised his head, what he saw was Katsuragi Kōhei's complicated expression.

"I didn't expect to run into you here. I was deliberately avoiding other people."

"Avoiding others... Katsuragi, do you have a girlfriend?"

Hikigaya asked this question almost instinctively.

But he soon regretted his words. Why did he ask such an embarrassing question?

Chapter 409: Aren’t you still dating Ichinose?

"Why do you think so?"

In the face of a question that even Hikigaya himself felt was rude, Katsuragi Kōhei did not show any dissatisfaction or anger.

The calm bald boy just looked at him with a calm gaze, as if he was puzzled as to why the other person had such a unique way of thinking.

As for Katsuragi's reaction, Hikigaya was stunned for a moment, and then silently replied:

"Well... the things in this store are all oriented towards women. You would come to this store to pick things, so it doesn't seem like you are going to give them to a boy, nor do you think you are going to use them yourself, so it must be a gift to a girl you know. And I don't usually see you have many female friends in the same school, and it's even more impossible outside of school, so the biggest possibility is your girlfriend."

"I see." Hearing Hikigaya's answer, Katsuragi nodded in approval, "As expected of you, Hikigaya, your observation skills are still so sharp."

"Uh……"

You don't need to praise me at this time.

And your answer doesn't mean you really have a girlfriend?

Damn it, I didn't expect that a bald guy like you would secretly betray our Falun Gong group and the organization! !

In an instant, a lot of waves arose in Hikigaya's heart.

Katsuragi Kohei continued to look at the many gifts in front of him, and silently said, "But unfortunately, your guess is wrong. I don't have a girlfriend. This gift is for someone else."

"Not a girlfriend?"

Not feeling that Katsuragi was lying, Hikigaya looked at him with suspicion.

As he said before, he had no idea about the women Katsuragi might know in this school, and didn't think they were anyone worthy of sending a gift.

Could it be outside the school? But is there any way for Katsuragi to leave the school?

Because he was very concerned about whether Katsuragi had a way to leave this school, Hikigaya couldn't even control his curiosity for a moment.

So he took the initiative to ask, "Katsuragi, who are you going to give this gift to?"

"Is it necessary to ask in such detail?"

Well, I am really hated...

Hikigaya had anticipated this before asking the question. After all, if he were in his shoes, he would also feel uncomfortable or even directly disgusted if someone else pried into his secrets so deeply.

However, Katsuragi did not seem to show any extreme reaction to his reaction. He just quietly changed the subject: "By the way, Hikigaya, what are you doing here? Are you planning to give a gift to a girl?"

"more or less."

"Eh?" Katsuragi inexplicably showed some interest in Hikigaya's admission, "You should have a lot of people to give gifts to, right? Who is this gift for? Ichinose-san from Class A, or Shiina-san from Class B, or a girl from Class D, like Horikita or Kushida? Oh, and I remember you have a good relationship with Kamuro from our class, right?"

"Why do you mention so many names at once? Do I have a good relationship with these people?"

"Is it bad?" Katsuragi asked in a very honest way in response to Hikigaya's words, "It seems that someone saw you and Ichinose eating together at a ramen restaurant last night. Haven't you started dating yet?"

"Pfft, we just happened to meet for dinner! How can we start a relationship?"

Hikigaya was really confused. He had no idea who was spreading such irresponsible rumors. If he knew, he would definitely...

Well, it seems there is nothing I can do.

On the other hand, Katsuragi was silently relieved by Hikigaya's reaction: "It seems that you and Ichinose are not that kind of relationship. This is really good information."

"What's so good about this?"

"Most people might think that Class B was able to become Class A because of Ichinose's ability, but in fact, that was all your doing, Hikigaya. If you dated Ichinose, or even joined Class A, it would be very difficult for other classes to overtake."

Katsuragi spoke very seriously, not seeming to be joking at all.

This made Hikigaya, who wanted to play the bully and fool around, feel a little at a loss. In the end, he could only answer seriously: "There is no such thing. I have never been interested in class struggles. For me, no matter who becomes Class A, it doesn't matter."

"I can see that you are this kind of person."

"Yes, and Katsuragi, do you still want to promote the class now?" Hikigaya asked a sharp question, "You have been kicked out by Sakayanagi, right? Your position in the class should be quite difficult now... Do you still want to make the current C class become A class?"

"My goal has not changed from the beginning to the end, because it is not for myself, but for the entire class. Now that Sakayanagi is capable of doing better than me, there is no reason for me not to obey her." Katsuragi said seriously, "Besides, no one would not want to be in Class A. At least I personally have the corresponding will."

"You're right, but I'm not interested in Class A."

Hikigaya nodded in approval and poked fun at the other party.

"That's because you are indeed a weirdo, Hikigaya."

"I'm not a weirdo!!"

Hikigaya was really impressed.

Why do all these weirdos think I'm a weirdo?

I am the most ordinary, normal person in this school, okay!

"Since Hikigaya is not giving the gift to Ichinose or any other girl, who are you giving it to?" Katsuragi unexpectedly changed the subject, "Could it be Sakayanagi?"

"Why did you mention her?"

"I don't know either, but I just feel like you and her would get along very well."

"I don't want to talk to that little devil!"

Hikigaya shook his head decisively, not wanting anyone to think that he had any relationship with Sakayanagi.

If this news spreads, that guy will definitely continue to torture himself about this.

"Who is your gift for?"

"Some things are better left unexamined."

Hikigaya didn't want to expose the py-trading relationship between himself and the president, so he appropriately rejected Katsuragi Kōhei's question.

Katsuragi was very sensible when he saw this, so he nodded silently and said, "Then I will continue to choose gifts. Hikigaya, you should also do your best. The girl over there has been waiting for you for a long time."

"The girl over there?"

After hearing Katsuragi's words, Hikigaya turned around instinctively and saw Kushida with a complicated expression.

Only then did she remember that she came here with Kushida Kikyo to choose gifts, but she was so engrossed in chatting with Katsuragi that she completely forgot about him.

He immediately said goodbye to Katsuragi and came to Kushida.

"So, have you picked out a gift for Inogashira-san?"

"Yeah, I've already picked out a few." Kushida nodded silently, "What about Hikigaya-san? Have you picked out your gift too?"

“I haven’t chosen yet.”

"Hey, you're chatting with Katsuragi-san before you've even made your choice?"

Hey, hey, why do your words sound so harsh?

Can't I just chat with Katsuragi for a while?

Not understanding what Kushida was unhappy about, Hikigaya pretended not to notice and began to carefully select a gift for his sister.

After looking around, he finally chose a cat pendant. He thought it was very nice and cute at first sight, and he thought Komachi would like it too.

Just as he was about to pack the pendant, Kushida suddenly came up to him and asked curiously, "Hey, Hikigaya, have you chosen a gift?"

"Uh-huh."

"let me see!"

Ignoring Hikigaya's surprise, Kushida leaned forward and observed the pendant in Hikigaya's hand.

All of a sudden, a fragrance rushed into his nostrils, and something soft pressed on his shoulders. Kushida almost leaned half of his body in Hikigaya's arms, forcing the latter to catch him.

"This pendant is indeed very cute." Kushida looked at the gift and nodded with satisfaction, but she realized the distance between herself and Hikigaya the next second, her face suddenly flushed, and she hurriedly stepped back, "Sorry..."

"It's ok."

Hikigaya turned his face away from Kushidahama's view and pretended to look at the scenery outside the window, but in fact he let out a long sigh.

It’s really, really nervous... Whew, dangerous, dangerous.

If I were just an ordinary boy, I would probably have fallen in love with her accidentally.

However, this will never happen to Hikigaya again. He will no longer have any misunderstandings, misconceptions, or wishful thinking.

The habit of seeking meaning from purely accidental phenomena is a bad habit of "unpopular boys".

Greeting each other in the morning is just basic courtesy.

Seeing the other person drop his handkerchief is just his personal carelessness.

Exchanging email addresses with colleagues is just to facilitate shift changes.

No one will fall in love with you for no reason, and no love will appear out of nowhere.

Whether it is accidental, fate or destiny, I no longer believe in it and will never be affected by meaningless self-consciousness again.

So, as a qualified lone ranger, Hikigaya dealt with Kushida with an almost cold attitude, and then went to the front desk to pack the gifts. During the process, he found that Katsuragi had also selected the box and was taking it to check out.

Although you can't tell what's in the box, judging by the cute design and the ribbon on the packaging, it's obvious that it's something that little girls will like, and they won't be too old.

"This is a birthday present."

Katsuragi specifically explained this to the employees.

"Would you like to enclose a birthday card?"

"Excuse me, my birthday is August 8th."

"Ok."

From the conversation, it seemed that Katsuragi was giving a birthday present to a little girl, and considering that today was only late July, the other party had prepared the gift almost a month in advance.

To be honest, this left Hikigaya confused and he had no idea who the other party was preparing the gift for.

You can't possibly prepare a gift for your younger sister at home like I do!

This guy Katsuragi doesn't look like a sister-con at all.

Chapter 410: I almost forgot that the Lone Ranger can't survive in the sun!

After finishing the gift shopping session, Hikigaya and Kushida left the gift shop.

Although Hikigaya himself wanted to go home immediately after finishing shopping, Kushida obviously didn't think so and forced him to continue strolling around the mall.

Before they knew it, it was noon and they went to a nearby buffet restaurant for lunch.

However, Hikigaya soon discovered that they had arrived at an inopportune time, as the restaurant was packed with people and all he could hear was a noisy bustle.

Fortunately, it is summer vacation now, so even in this school where strength is paramount, there is not too much tension.

Students from all grades and classes stayed harmoniously in the same space. Everyone was talking and laughing loudly, exchanging dazzling and happy glances with each other.

Of course, the happier these guys are, the more Hikigaya doesn't want to stay in such a fulfilling place.

He couldn't help but look at Kushida beside him, hoping that he could understand his difficulties and let him go.

"Then let's go in and have lunch."

"..."

Hey, you clearly understand what I mean!

Is it necessary to insist on having a lunch?

Wouldn’t it be better to go to KFC or a coffee shop where you can sit still and order by yourself?

Hikigaya was feeling extremely anxious, and at the same time he vaguely understood why Kushida brought him to such a place. The other party had already revealed it to this extent, and he couldn't be so dull as not to notice it.