Hikigaya doesn't want to be a force of strength

Ayanokouji asked a strange question.

After all, the grip strength of teenagers generally does not change. The grip strength of junior high school students and high school students are mostly the same without exercise, so as long as you have undergone large-scale physical examinations in junior high school, you will basically know the grip strength level of your peers.

The questions Ayanokouji asked were as if the other party had never experienced junior high school and had never undergone large-scale physical examinations.

Moreover, the timing of the other party's question was also strange.

The other party didn't mention it earlier or later, but chose to ask about the average level of grip strength before the test, as if he was trying to get some reference.

After much thought, Hikigaya decided to test Ayanokouji, as a way of giving the other party a taste of his own medicine for no reason.

"The grip strength of a high school student is probably around 60 or 70. Well, it may be even higher."

"Really?"

As expected, Ayanokouji was skeptical about the average value proposed by Hikigaya, and felt that there was something wrong with the number.

Hikigaya had anticipated this and decisively called for reinforcements.

He said to Sudo who was not far away: "Hey, Sudo, it's normal for a high school student to have a grip strength of over 60 or 70."

"Of course, I just had 82.4!"

"It turns out it's true..."

With Sudo, a sports athlete, as a guarantee, Ayanokouji immediately believed Hikigaya's words and picked up the dynamometer to start measuring.

比企谷于是眼睁睁看着握力计从0飙到了40，又从40飙到了60，最终在65左右定格。

“…No, I can’t hold it anymore.”

Ayanokouji put the dynamometer down after he finished speaking.

"Ok."

During the process, Hikigaya tried his best to keep a straight face and not be shocked by the exaggerated scene that just happened.

There is no doubt that the average height of high school boys is in their sixties or seventies. This is what he said to deceive Ayanokouji.

In fact, for high school boys, a level of 30 or 40 is considered pretty good. For over 60, only athletes who exercise regularly can do it.

Moreover, Ayanokouji just fixed his score at 65, which clearly showed that this was not the highest level he could reach, and that he had to use more force when measuring.

Hikigaya estimated with his naked eyes that Ayanokouji's actual grip strength must definitely be over 100.

This guy is indeed an outrageous monster!

"Ayanokouji-san, have you finished the test?"

Hirata came over and asked about the results.

Ayanokouji answered decisively: "65.3."

"Eh... Ayanokouji-san, are you that strong?"

"What? Isn't this average?"

"The average is probably 45 at most. Even if they were all athletes, the maximum would be 50."

"This……"

Hearing Hirata Yosuke's words, Ayanokouji's expression was suddenly stunned.

Especially when Hirata excitedly grabbed his shoulders and hoped that he would participate in more competitions and win glory for the class, Ayanokouji was completely in a state of speechlessness.

Chapter 435: Why did I make the same mistake as Horikita Manabu?

"Hirata, I'm 48.6."

While Ayanokouji was having trouble speaking out, Hikigaya also tested his grip strength with a handgrip dynamometer and found that his grip strength was much higher than during the physical test in junior high school.

This could be simply an improvement due to age, or it could be the result of the student council president's training.

Unfortunately, although he has improved, Hikigaya's grip strength is still just at the average level.

Of course, this also allows him to avoid being noticed in the upcoming sports festival.

"Okay, I've made a note of that." Hirata Yosuke nodded, "Well, now that everyone's grip strength has been counted, let's determine the recommended candidates for the competition based on the class's grip strength level."

There are a total of four recommended competitions in the sports festival, namely the borrowing race, the four-way tug-of-war, the mixed three-legged race for both men and women, and the joint relay race for all grades.

Among them, the competition in which grip strength has the greatest impact is undoubtedly the four-way tug-of-war.

Hirata Yosuke took out the results of the scoring and found that the first place was Sudo and the second place was Ayanokouji Kiyotaka.

Of course, a big reason for this is that Koenji did not participate in the competition.

But even so, the fact that Ayanokouji ranked second still surprised many students in Class D.

After all, Ayanokouji's presence in Class D is even lower than Hikigaya's, and most people didn't expect him to have any outstanding talents.

In the end, Yosuke Hirata selected the participants of the tug-of-war competition based on the scores.

"Purely in order of the meter values, first place is Sudo-san, second place is Ayanokouji-san, third place is me, and fourth place is Miyake-san."

Yosuke Hirata filled in the names of the participants in the tug-of-war competition one by one.

Hikigaya clearly saw the twisted expression on Ayanokouji's face, and he was obviously very unwilling to reveal his strength in such a place.

But since Hirata had already completed the list, he obviously had no chance to regret it.

……

In one afternoon, Class D successfully completed the list of recommended students to participate in the competition.

Among them, Ken Sudo, as an excellent sports student, successfully participated in all recommended competition events. Among other students, Yosuke Hirata and Akito Miyake also signed up for multiple events due to their excellent athletic abilities.

Hikigaya, on the other hand, managed to avoid being selected for any recommendation programs thanks to his amazing ability to slack off.

On the other hand, Ayanokouji was forced to participate in the borrowing competition and four-way tug-of-war because his strength was exposed and his luck was very bad.

For this reason, his expression was no longer that poker face, but showed obvious distress.

"Although many students were not selected to participate in the competition, this does not mean that everyone can relax." Hirata Yosuke looked at everyone, "There are more events in the sports festival that require the participation of the whole class. We need everyone to work together to overcome them."

After hearing what Hirata Yosuke said, the students in Class D nodded one after another.

At this point, even Class D has adapted to the survival rules of this school and knows that they must do their best to survive in this school.

"Oh, there's one more thing." Hirata suddenly spoke up while dispersing the students. "The order of participating in the competition is very important information. If it is leaked, other classes may target our students to gain an advantage. Therefore, I hope that everyone will only record their order and teammates in their minds, and do not take photos or other means to record it."

"clear."

Hirata's idea was agreed by most people.

This concern is appropriate. If they carelessly record it on their phones, they don't know where it will be spread, and Class D will be at a huge disadvantage.

After this, Class D was officially disbanded.

……

On the way back to the dormitory, Hikigaya first went to the cafeteria to have dinner.

It is already September and the weather is starting to get cooler, so in the evening, the air is somewhat chilly.

Hikigaya ordered a cheap fried rice set meal and came to his seat in the cafeteria. Just as he was about to enjoy his food, he suddenly found a familiar face sitting next to him.

Horikita Suzune seemed to have come to dinner at the same time as well, and sat not far from him.

Although the atmosphere between the two of them had always been quite bad, today, due to what happened in the class meeting, the atmosphere was almost at freezing point.

"..."

Realizing that Horikita Suzune had no intention of talking to him, Hikigaya naturally would not try to please someone so he ignored her.

To be honest, he could actually explain to Horikita Suzune why he did that.

Maybe talking can help to resolve the gap between two people.

But Hikigaya didn't want to explain anything, nor did he want to resolve the existing barriers.

After all, for him, hard work will only be rewarded with higher expectations. If his true colors are revealed one day, he will only end up disappointing the other party.

Hikigaya sighed, letting go of all the emotions in his heart.

After quickly finishing his dinner, he was about to leave, but he didn't expect Horikita Suzune's voice to slowly ring out.

"Aren't you going to explain anything?"

"what?"

Hikigaya was stunned when he didn't expect Horikita to ask such a question.

Horikita Suzune said with a complicated look in her eyes: "I think you should at least explain what happened in the class meeting today."

"I don't think it's necessary." Hikigaya shook his head. "Whatever you do, it's bound to be interpreted differently by others. But whether it's a correct interpretation or a wrong interpretation, in the end it's still what you see through the perspective of others, which is not the truth."

Now that it has happened, it is destined to be defined.

Whether it is the correct answer or a misunderstanding, it is the final answer.

We cannot undo the mistakes we have made, nor can we erase the scars that have been left.

So, whether it is right or wrong, just acknowledge the status quo.

Horikita Suzune was very dissatisfied with his carefree attitude and glared at him silently: "You always make excuses for irrelevant things, but when it comes to the really important moment, you keep your mouth shut... Do you really think I'm a fool and can't see what you want to do?"

"If you can see it, you shouldn't get the answer directly. Why do you need my explanation?"

Hikigaya responded with words that sounded almost cold.

His attitude further aroused Horikita's dissatisfaction and even anger.

"...Okay, I really can't understand your thoughts." Horikita Suzune gritted her teeth, with obvious unwillingness on her face, "You and my brother, you always see things that I can't see, and at the same time you take the initiative to do things that I can't understand. Do you look down on me that much!"

In her eyes, Hikigaya's actions this time were just like her brother Horikita Manabu, who had a vision that she could not see, did things that she could not do, but did not give any explanation for everything.

Whether it is right or wrong, it is no longer clear.

"..."

When Hikigaya heard what Horikita Suzune said, an expression of surprise appeared on his face.

He didn't expect that he would be evaluated in this way by Horikita Suzune, but he unexpectedly found that the other party's evaluation was too pertinent.

Unconsciously, I seemed to have become the same as Horikita Manabu. I did things that were good for Horikita Suzune without giving her any answers, which eventually led to the wrong development.

But why did it turn out like this?

Which process in the middle had an exception that led to the same error?

Why did I make the same mistake as Horikita Manabu...

While Hikigaya was lost in thought, Horikita frowned and looked over with an almost desperate expression.

But in the end she said nothing and just left the scene quietly.

"Did I do something wrong?"

Watching Horikita Suzune leaving, Hikigaya suddenly felt the urge to call out to her, but Horikita did not stop and he did not have the courage to call out to her.

Maybe I made some mistake...

But is there really a way for me to correct the mistakes I made?

Life can never be rewound.

A wrong answer will only make it continue to be wrong.

The only way to overturn a wrong answer is to find a new answer.

But where is the correct answer?

……

night.

A cold wind blew in through the open window.

At midnight, the temperature dropped sharply and the sound of insects could be heard in the distance.

Hikigaya closed the book in his hand and walked towards the living room, not feeling sleepy at all.

Even though he knew he would start training for the sports festival tomorrow, he still had no intention of going to bed early. It seemed like a good idea to just drink a cup of coffee and enjoy the autumn night.