Chapter 43: Damn teacher
Separated from Haruno, Hikigaya wandered aimlessly around the campus alone, his mind still in disarray.
But he didn't know what bothered him.
——Are you afraid of Ayanokouji?
It's true that the guy feels terrible, but to put it bluntly, the worst outcome is that he kicked Hikigaya out of school.
The last thing the hikigaya is worried about is that he might drop out of school so he can get home early and see Komachi.
And while he wanted to get Ayanokouji into Class D, he also had to protect this guy from being expelled.
Now that Ayanokōji looks like a lazy guy, Hikigaya really doesn't think he would take the initiative to help the class.
Whether the two will actually be hostile remains to be seen.
—— Is it because you hate the students in Class D?
It's even more impossible. What Hikiya then said to Horikita came from the heart and there was absolutely no lie in it.
He really felt that most of the guys in class D were not worthy of class A, and moving to class A would also cause problems in society, and it was completely impossible for him to help the class.
Even now, Hikigaya thinks the same way.
So what am I worried about...
After analyzing the problem, Hikigaya could not find the source of his problems.
Rationally, we can say that there are no problems, but he has a panic in his soul.
While he was worried, someone unexpectedly approached him and greeted him, "Good evening, Hikigaya-kun, what are you doing here?"
"…Sheena?"
Hearing someone call his name, Hikigaya looked up and saw that it was Hiyori Shiina.
"I didn't do anything, I was just about to go back to the dorms," Hikigaya looked at the bag that was full in the girl's hand, "are you helping your classmates with their homework?"
"Well, it just ended, everyone was working hard," Shiina said with a smile.
"It was really hard work."
"Nothing, surprisingly fun to work with everyone, just..."
After saying that, the smile on Shiina's face gradually faded and she started to look a little awkward.
"Even though everyone has been working hard, there are still students whose grades are causing some concern. I don't know if they can pass the test smoothly."
"...That's all."
Hikigaya was also aware of the situation in class C. Even if the class's scores were much higher than class D, it didn't mean that their studies were good.
Speaking of which, he greatly admired Shiina.
After school, she usually sits up in the library, and while chatting, she often worries that there are not so many people in the class who love to read, and there is almost no common language with classmates.
But at such a critical moment as an exam, she was ready to stand up to help those students who did not get good grades.
And unlike Horikita, Shiina didn't want to go to Class A for some reason, but just didn't want anyone to drop out.
- What is the main problem? Hikigaya asked hesitantly, "If you don't mind, I could give some advice other than math, of course don't get too high hopes, after all, my grades are just above average."
"No, it's not. Hikigaya-kun is very smart... but are you really good at it?" Shiina seemed to still be worried.
"Did I say that last time? I'm not interested in class fights."
"Is that so… I'll accept your help then, but let's first find a place to sit and chat?"
Hikigaya nodded and agreed with Shiina, and then they found a family restaurant and, by the way, were able to solve the dinner problem.
After finishing her meal, Shiina took out all her textbooks and checklists from her bag and laid them out on the table.
Moreover, she actually helped her classmates sort through these papers herself.
Really wonderful.
Hikigaya took a closer look and found that the main issues were related to the Japanese language and history, which proved to be his strengths.
In communication with Sheena, I circled key points on paper, and sometimes wrote out ideas for solving a problem in detail.
Soon part of the language was done by Hikigaya, but when he took the history paper, he frowned.
"Hikigaya-kun, what happened?" Shiina noticed his strangeness and asked in confusion, "Is there something wrong with the paper? Please help me point this out."
No, let me take a look first.
Hikigaya took out his history textbook, and after comparing it to paper a few times, a confused expression appeared on his face.
"Shiina, those questions you asked… don't seem to be within the scope of the exam?"
"BUT?! How could it be! Let me see."
Shiina was taken aback and hurriedly ran across from the other side of the table, sat next to Hikigaya and compared it to the textbook.
... No, why are you sitting here? ...and so close.
Although Hikigaya knew this was not the time to ask, Shiina's scent of a girl was making it difficult to calm down.
No! No!
Normal heart! Normal heart!
I am a sentient monster!
As Hikigaya struggled with desires, Shiina put down her textbook with a strange expression on her face.
"Hikigaya-kun, the volume of the exam we circled seems to be slightly different?"
"...What?"
This time it was Hikigaya who was surprised as he hurriedly looked through their textbooks and found that this was indeed the case.
The test range on both sides is 108,000 miles apart.
What's happening? !
Both Hikigaya and Shiina are serious students in the class, and they are unlikely to make mistakes, while Chabashira-sensei, who teaches history, is a strict person, and it is impossible to make such low-level mistakes, and even if they make mistakes, the other class will definitely not be able to make mistakes. ... Hey, Chabashira-sensei?
...Never?
It was like a light bulb went off in his mind, and Hikigaya suddenly realized... That damn teacher!
She must have done it on purpose!
In the previous quiz, Hikigaya had doubts about the content of the exam, and the last three questions are clearly not for high school students.
If there is only one question, it may be sloppy in asking the question, but if this is the case for three consecutive questions, it will inevitably make people suspect that the school has other plans.
At the time, Hikigaya couldn't understand it, but this time it can be understood by combining Chabashira sensei's practice.
The reason she gave the wrong test range to Class D was not due to negligence, but the fact that "explaining the test range to the students" was not in itself necessary.
Even if he ran to the office and asked her face to face, I'm afraid she wouldn't answer.
Because the purpose of this midterm exam is not to check student grades, but to see if students can find a way to pass the test.
Like the first Chunin Exam in Naruto.
Otherwise, there would be no need to enroll someone like Sudou in a school.
Maybe Chabashira-sensei put the wrong exam range on purpose to get the two lazy people, Hikigaya and Ayanokouji, to move.
But even so, Hikigaya really couldn't take that approach.
It was a complete coincidence that he noticed Chabashira-sensei's intentions this time.
If Hikigaya hadn't met Shiina and wanted to help Shiina, he wouldn't have been able to find out.
Of course, for a serious student like Hikigaya, even if the amount of the exam is not specified, passing is still not a problem.
But what about others?
Those class D students who hesitate on the verge of passing, and make up for it in order not to be thrown out of school, can they accidentally fall into the abyss?
Hikigaya once again felt that Chabashira-sensei was truly a disgusting type.
Chapter 44: National Piano Competition
"Hikigaya-kun… Are you okay?"
Seeing that he was silent, Shiina couldn't help but get worried.
In particular, Hikigaya's face was extremely ugly and gave off a very unpleasant feeling. It was the first time she had seen such a face.
"Sorry, I just thought of something.
Hikigaya shook his head, indicating that he was fine.
"I should have made a mistake in that exam range, sorry, thanks for telling me." Hikigaya bowed his head and thanked him.
"No, it's all right..." Shiina's tone was hesitant, "Well, if I remember correctly, Chabashira-sensei who teaches history... is the caretaker of your class, right?"
She seemed to smell the truth to some extent.
But no matter how smart Shiina is, I'm afraid she can't think of a real reason why Chabashira-sensei molested the students in her class.
- Oh, stop talking.
What can Hikigaya say now other than sigh?
We can only say that every three years there is a class D with blood mold.
"By the way, Shiina, when you were in middle school, did the teacher take the previous exam papers for you?" Hikigaya suddenly asked.
"Yes, but yes… ah yes, there is a way!" Shiina immediately responded.
Strictly speaking, Hikigaya didn't tell her what he really meant, but that was enough.
Treating past exam papers as practice papers is a practice used by all schools and remedial classes, and the question tactic at sea has always been very effective.
"Tomorrow I'll ask the seniors at the club and give it to Hikigaya-kun."
By the way, Shiina is still from the Tea Ceremony Club, but it is different from those strict sports clubs. This club is purely for fun. You can go if you want. It doesn't matter if you don't want to go. It's free.
"Don't worry, I'll check it myself," Hikigaya refused without hesitation.
Class C may not know this before the exam, but they will definitely know after it is over. If Shiina gives the papers to other classes, then she will most likely be suspected of being an enemy.
According to Shiina's textbook, the scope of the exam was changed and the time was almost up, so they said goodbye and left.
"...Well, let's step aside for a bit."
Shiina originally wanted to invite Hikigaya back to the dorm, but she sensed that he was in a bad mood, so she found an excuse to go shopping.
Moreover, Hikigaya also wanted to relax outside.
Today there were too many facts from which he was numb.
At this time, meeting the night wind and enjoying the smell of loneliness can make people feel at ease.
Unfortunately it would be better if there was a max coffee.
"Enough, let go of your hand.
"Who are you?"
Suddenly, a serious conversation reached Hikigaya's ears.
The voices sounded familiar on both sides.
Never...
Hikigaya subconsciously found a place to hide and then turned his attention to where the sound was coming from.
I saw two men and a woman gathered together, one of the bespectacled boys was punching and kicking the other boy, and the only woman present leaned weakly against the wall.
Well done, this is actually a field of jealousy!
...this is weird.
Hikigaya knew these three - brother and sister Horikita and Ayanokouji.
I don't know why the student council president is fighting Ayanokouji... Hey, that seems like jealousy, right?
In just a split second, the two of them moved back and forth several times.
Horikita Manabu was also furious every time he landed a blow, and he apparently received considerable training in martial arts, while Ayanokōji's performance was even more exaggerated, he parried all attacks with very clever movements and seemed to be at ease.
Are these two guys fighters?
Just stop studying and go to boxing competitions!
As soon as Hikigaya complained in his heart, they temporarily stopped.
"That's a good move, I didn't expect you to be able to dodge my attacks in a row."
Horikita asked again after the praise, "Besides, you can predict my next move, did you learn anything?"
"I learned piano and calligraphy. When I was in elementary school, I even won a national piano competition." Ayanokouji was just as boring as ever.
... This guy is really showing off, not drafting.
Hikigaya was a little speechless. According to Haruno, Ayanokōji grew up in a secret facility and never went outside at all.
You're in a ghostly national piano competition!
"Hey man there, how long are you going to hide?"
Suddenly, at this moment, Ayanokōji's eyes suddenly turned in this direction.
Hey, has it been discovered?
Hikigaya was amazed. The hidden skill he was proud of was so easily seen because his sense of presence had increased lately!
"If you don't come out, I'll come to you," Ayanokouji warned.
...Tsk, what a problem.
Hikigaya secretly hates Ayanokouji. This guy can't let others watch the show?
Watch how I will avenge you!
"Sorry, I didn't mean to disturb you guys," Hikigaya walked out slowly, "It's just that there's a strong atmosphere of jealousy between you two, I really don't want to interfere."
"…Hikigaya, is that you?"
Horikita opened his eyes slightly, as did Horikita beside him. It seems that only Ayanokouji found him there.
But no wonder, because not everyone is as perverted as he is.
"I didn't expect him to be hiding… I don't feel presence at all."
"Yes, yes, President, you have known me for several days. I know I have no reason to exist."
Hikitani casually said a few words to Horikita and then looked at Ayanokouji.
"You really are an asshole.
- No I just…
"I didn't even expect you to play the piano!" Hikigaya interrupted Ayanokouji, "Besides, you also participated in the National Piano Competition.
"...Eh?"
Ayanokouji had never imagined such a turn of events.
He thought that Hikigaya would definitely ask about the fight with President Horikita right now, so he was ready to make excuses.
I really didn't expect the other party to ask about the piano...
Although Ayanokōji really knows how to play the piano and plays it very well, but he never entered third-party competitions, and only invited professionals for comparison.
How can this be answered?
"No, why are you interested? It doesn't look like you're playing the piano," Ayanokouji wanted to change the subject.
"This is true." Hikigaya did not let him succeed, "I have a friend who loves to play the piano and often participates in national competitions, but he never won, so I want to know if he lost to you."
"This is..."
"Just tell me the name of the contest and I'll look it up online later."
Like Ayanokouji, Hikigaya's lies come as soon as he opens his mouth.
Only this score will not yield to the highest masterpiece!
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