Hikigaya doesn't want to be a force of strength

This was not only because he did not expect Ichinose to be willing to let him go to Class B, but also because he felt that he had just heard similar words from someone.

Hey, hey, hey, it’s okay that Sakayanagi likes to joke around, but why are you joining in the fun, Ichinose?

How can a guy like me be so popular?

But Class B, it really makes me excited...

Compared to Class A where Sakayanagi is, Class B where Ichinose is is obviously much better.

This is not only because Class B does not have bad guys like Sakayanagi who are obviously looking for fun and enslaving themselves, but also because the atmosphere of Class B is much better than that of other classes.

Usually most people don’t want to be a class monitor.

Because the so-called class monitor is not only forced to deal with troublesome matters, but is also forced to attend when the school wants to discuss matters.

However, with Ichinose in Class B taking the lead as class leader and taking action, most people don't need to bear the pressure of being a leader, and Ichinose's ability and status as class leader are special enough, so they should be able to decide on responsibilities smoothly without blaming each other.

It can be imagined that Class B is now almost the most united class in the entire first grade. Everyone is full of enthusiasm for the class group and is willing to contribute as much as possible.

Just like during the previous midterm exam, Hikigaya discovered that many students in Class B spontaneously organized small reading clubs in the library.

This kind of thing that requires someone to take the lead in Class D is just a common experience in Class B.

If you can enter such a class, your experience as a student will surely become very comfortable, and you may even live a campus life that is completely different from the past.

At the very least, it is impossible for Class D to achieve the same unity as Class B, and it is even more impossible for everyone in Class B to be willing to contribute to the class.

but……

"I'm not interested."

Hikigaya was able to reject the invitation from Class A, so he naturally wouldn't be easily tempted by Class B.

After all, although Hikigaya also wants to earn enough points, he hopes to maintain his independent personality as a lone ranger.

If I agree to go to Class B, not to mention that this is too conspicuous and is very inconsistent with the identity of a lone ranger, the environment of Class B will probably not allow the concept of a lone ranger to exist.

If he was forced to devote himself to the class group and even participate in various class activities to become a "healthy" student with good character, Hikigaya would almost doubt whether there was something wrong with his brain.

So he rejected Ichinose's petition without hesitation.

"Really? This is really a pity."

Ichinose said this with obvious regret and helplessness on her face. She seemed to really want to invite Hikigaya to Class B, and it wasn't just a polite thought.

This surprised Hikigaya greatly.

After all, he didn't think that a nobody in Class D like him was qualified to be taken seriously by Ichinose, the monitor of Class B.

After feeling regretful, Ichinose became serious again and slowly said, "In short, although you rejected the invitation, Hikigaya-san, I will not blame you for it. I will not do such an ungrateful thing. When I report the information you gave about Class C to the class, I will definitely tell everyone about your contribution."

"This……"

If possible, I hope you don't tell anyone.

Hikigaya murmured to himself in a terrible way, but in the end he said nothing.

After all, he had already seen Ichinose's persistence. If he forced her to deny it, it would only make her more stubborn.

After thinking for a long time, Hikigaya finally spoke slowly: "You look very tired. As a class monitor, you have to take care of so many things."

"I didn't realize it. We were just doing our work happily... and there were quite a few troublemakers in our class, so there were a lot of hard things to do."

Although Ichinose said that it was hard work, he had a happy smile on his face.

Hikigaya simply couldn't accept such a dazzling expression, so he involuntarily shrank to the side.

But Ichinose suddenly said, "Ah, by the way, Hikigaya-san, have you heard about the summer vacation?"

"Summer vacation? Isn't that a wonderful time to relax and have fun for two months?"

"Haha, that being said, our class teacher told us a while ago that he would take us to a southern island for vacation during the summer vacation."

"Eh? Our homeroom teacher seemed to have said that..."

Hikigaya recalled a reminder Chabashi Sae once gave him. He never expected that those joking words at that time actually contained really useful information.

This head teacher still has the same bad personality as always.

But is this school real?

Would you be kind enough to allow all students to go on vacation to an island?

Are the Japanese government's finances wasted on such boring things?

What about the tax bureau? We must conduct a thorough investigation!

Ichinose saw Hikigaya's expression and couldn't help but let out a wry smile. "It seems like you, Hikigaya-san, also find it suspicious, right? I think the island trip during the summer vacation might be a huge turning point."

"Do you think the class ranking will change drastically by then?"

"Yes, it should be a subject with more impact than the midterm or final exam, right? Otherwise, it will be difficult for us to make up the gap with Class A."

Among the four classes now, Class A is leading by a huge gap, leaving Class D, Class C and even Class B completely behind.

If every time we do this we only have small fights like midterm exams, the gap will never narrow, and may even get bigger.

Ichinose must be feeling the pressure, so he's looking forward to summer vacation so much.

"Are you nervous?"

"I'm mentally prepared."

Ichinose smiled as she spoke. It was obvious that she was really prepared to face any difficulties as she said.

However, this only applies to Class B.

In fact, for Class D, this trip to the island will not be stressful at all.

After all, Class D didn't have many points to begin with, so even if all of them were deducted, it wouldn't be a big loss. On the contrary, if Haidao could gain even a small amount of points, it would be equivalent to narrowing the gap with other classes.

When you hit rock bottom, living becomes something with almost no risks and only benefits.

Hikigaya briefly imagined what the island exam might be like, then shook his head.

He was too lazy to think too much, because he never wanted to be a hero, he just wanted to be a lone ranger that no one paid attention to.

As for the island exam, let Horikita, Hirata, and Kushida think about it.

Chapter 165: Hikigaya-san, have you ever been confessed to by a girl?

Hikigaya naturally left the D class's problems to the other members of the class to think about, but he had never thought about helping the class from the beginning.

To him, the only value of Class D is to make him less conspicuous and, if possible, to bring him a little income, that's all.

Ichinose, who was standing by, had no idea what Hikigaya was thinking. She just suddenly showed a slightly innocent expression and said with a smile:

"By the way, Hikigaya, are you looking forward to that island trip?"

"Isn't that just an exam? It just turned into a trip?"

"Haha, putting aside the exams, it will be an interesting trip. It feels like it will be fun."

"This……"

"Eh? Hikigaya, don't you like traveling to the island?"

Ichinose looked at Hikigaya in confusion, obviously not understanding why Hikigaya didn't show any expectations for such an interesting trip.

But in fact, Hikigaya hates traveling not only now, but also for a long time.

After all, the so-called traveling only allows you to fully enjoy your vacation when you have close friends with whom you have deep connections.

Since the study tour started at Hikigaya Elementary School, I have basically been alone at the back of the group, watching other students playing and fighting while I could only look at insects and play in the mud in the corner.

The only time Hikigaya can enjoy traveling is when he occasionally goes out with his younger sister Komachi.

Ah, it would be great if Komachi was in this school...

Huh, isn’t that right?

It’s better for Komachi to never come to such a terrible school in her life!

At this moment, Hikigaya inexplicably developed a strong empathy for the student council president who had a sister complex. In fact, Horikita Manabu's situation was very similar to his, both of them had a sister who was two years younger than them.

If Komachi were to come to this school like Horikita Suzune, Hikigaya would probably turn into a demon king and change everything to what Komachi wanted...

A lot of messy thoughts flashed through Hikigaya's mind at once, and his habitual brainstorming even made him forget his original purpose.

Therefore, he even forgot to answer Ichinose's question for a moment.

"Hikigaya-san, you don't hate traveling, do you?"

Ichinose looked at Hikigaya in confusion. After various speculations, she came up with her own imaginary answer. She thought that Hikigaya might hate traveling, which was why he was so averse to island travel.

However, Hikigaya was very clear that he did not hate traveling, but he hated the overly intensive group activities during the trip.

After all, there is a saying that goes - travel can reveal a person's character.

Because in the process of traveling, a lot of things need to be accomplished through cooperation, and the convenience of human society will not be able to provide any assistance at that time.

In that environment, the connections between people will be infinitely magnified during the journey.

What Hikigaya hates most is having to connect with people. Just imagining that kind of thing makes him want to vomit instinctively.

Of course, he couldn't say that to Ichinose, so he tried to express it tactfully: "I don't hate it, but I don't like it either."

"Well, it seems that you, Hikigaya-san, have never experienced a truly happy journey."

"That's it."

Hikigaya acknowledged what Ichinose said.

From kindergarten till now, he has never experienced a trip that made him feel "happy" from the bottom of his heart, so he doesn't look forward to this kind of thing at all, he just thinks there will be more and more troubles.

After a moment of silence, Ichinose suddenly spoke up: "In that case, I will let you, Hikigaya-san, experience the joy of traveling! I will definitely do it!"

"oh oh?"

Hikigaya had no idea what Ichinose was saying.

We are not in the same class, okay?

Of course, Hikigaya would not make sarcastic remarks to attack the other party at this time. After all, he had already judged the brilliance of this girl from Ichinose's behavior.

I don’t know whether to say that she is always innocent, or that she always acts according to her own ideas.

Anyway, Hikigaya doesn't hate Ichinose like this, because even when she talks to people like him, she always seems to be giving her all.

Should I say it's too enthusiastic, or too enthusiastic...

"Is it okay for you to tell me what you just said?"

Hikigaya suddenly looked at Ichinose and spoke in confusion.

乑"Hmm? What do you mean?"

"Just now about the matter on the island, Class B and Class D are rivals, right? Did you just tell me all this directly?"

"It's okay."

Ichinose heard what Hikigaya said and shook his head without changing his expression. "After all, Hikigaya, you have helped me many times in the past. This level of exchange of opinions is nothing."

"I have no opinion to exchange with you."

"That's okay, but..."

Ichinose seemed to suddenly remember something and lowered his head in panic.

Hikigaya didn't expect the other party to react like this, and couldn't help but look at him, but found that Ichinose quickly cheered up and looked in his direction with a serious look.

"Well... for reference, I want to ask you something, is that okay?"

"What, what's wrong?"

I didn't expect Ichinose to have such a strange reaction. Hikigaya's expression became confused for a moment, and his body became a little stiff due to nervousness.