Although Hashima Hikaru had only heard some general information from Horikita Manabu, it wasn't yet clear what exactly Nagumo Miyabi would do. However, by bringing it up now, he could give everyone a psychological expectation in advance.
It could also alert Ichinose Nanami and Ando Sayo, who would soon be heading to the student council, to be wary of this guy. Regardless of his actual attitude, this explanation was enough to evoke their antipathy.
With antipathy, they would be motivated to confront him.
Hashima Hikaru's idea was simple: to make them actively pay attention to or monitor Nagumo Miyabi's actions in the student council. This was also a part of information gathering, allowing the young man to possess more information.
"President Horikita told me that this Nagumo senior has already completed the integration of the entire second year," Hashima Hikaru observed the shock on everyone's faces and continued explaining, "and he has completed his experiment."
"Is it an experiment to make people drop out?"
Ichinose Nanami's lips trembled slightly, but she still stared fixedly at the young man's face and asked.
"Yes, remember the data I found during our first dinner together?"
"Several students from the second year have already been expelled. While it might not be entirely Nagumo's doing, it's definitely related to him." Hashima Hikaru flipped through the forum on his phone, where Nagumo's active presence was visible in almost all information about the second year.
"He can actually control the entire grade?"
Shibata was very surprised by this statement. After all, in an environment where the four classes of the same grade were competing against each other, if someone could truly hold all four classes in their palm, it would be a terrifying ability.
"Indeed, would everyone willingly bow down and accept that his class will be the final victor?" Kanzaki Ryuji was also concerned. Could someone who managed an entire grade not have to pay a price?
"What a... scary senior!" The girls all exclaimed, their faces turning a bit pale.
"In any case, we can't yet know the truth about how he controls the entire second year. What's more important is to prepare in advance."
Observing the atmosphere in the private room, the young man felt it was sufficient. It was time for the final closure and summary.
"First, regarding the tasks for Ichinose and Ando," Hashima Hikaru's gaze fell on Ichinose Nanami and Ando Sayo, and he slowly said, "I will take you both to submit the student council application forms, and once you enter the student council, you can begin your work."
"Besides familiarizing yourselves with the daily affairs of the student council, pay a bit more attention to this Nagumo senior. Do you understand?"
"Please rest assured, Hashima. We know what to do!"
Ando responded quickly. After Hashima Hikaru emphasized the deeds of this Nagumo Miyabi, she understood what responsibility rested on her shoulders.
"I'll work hard too and won't let down Hashima's plan."
Ichinose Nanami's face showed a determined look. Since this was her mission, she had to do her best.
"Yes, we all believe you can do well."
Hashima Hikaru then shifted his gaze to the other classmates and said solemnly, "As for the rest of our classmates, we must continue to adhere to the principle of unity."
"Today's gathering concerns whether we can achieve the final victory. No matter what happens in the future, we cannot allow anyone to be expelled. Therefore, everyone must contribute their part, whether it's collecting points or dealing with various tests."
"Can everyone understand my meaning?"
"Please rest assured, Hashima. We will continue to strive and definitely won't let any classmate be expelled."
The few people in the private room, seeing the serious expression on the young man's face, all responded.
"Yes, as long as Hashima instructs, everyone will cooperate."
"That's right. I increasingly feel that having Hashima in our class is truly fortunate. We must graduate together, not one person less!"
Everyone's enthusiastic responses elevated the gathering's atmosphere to its peak. Hashima Hikaru glanced at the pink-haired girl beside him, who seemed to have emerged from the heavy atmosphere earlier and was actively matching everyone's actions.
But the young man could see clearly that a trace of contemplation had settled between her brows, clearly indicating she had something on her mind.
Looks like it's time for another therapy session?
Hashima Hikaru inwardly smiled. Apart from formally extending his reach to the student council, another part of his personal intention behind today's plan was to increase Ichinose Nanami's "stock price."
For this long, the girl's stock price hadn't moved, which still concerned him somewhat.
After about two hours, when everyone was satiated, they prepared to disperse.
After leaving the yakiniku restaurant, Hashima Hikaru instructed Ando Sayo and Ichinose Nanami about the upcoming arrangements.
Today, the two would still need to prepare application materials for submission to the student council. The relevant formats and specific requirements were all available on the school's forum. Once these were completed, tomorrow they could officially bring them to join the student council.
Regardless of what might happen in the future, increasing one's channels for obtaining information was never wrong.
After the instructions, everyone went their separate ways, while Hashima Hikaru took Ichinose Nanami back to his dormitory.
After all, for a therapy session, being alone would yield the best results.
However, just as he closed the door and turned around, he saw the girl suddenly throw herself at him.
"?"
When that soft, fragrant body unexpectedly nestled into Hashima Hikaru's embrace, it immediately startled him, causing him to become flustered on the spot.
Wait, what's going on?
"Hashima... can you hug me?" Ichinose buried her little head firmly against the young man's chest, and it was only then that he realized her body was slightly trembling.
".....Alright."
Hashima Hikaru paused, then gently wrapped his arms around the girl's waist, hoping to help her relax.
"Is it because of what I said earlier? This is all just an early prediction. What will actually happen is still uncertain. Ichinose shouldn't be too worried."
"It's not that."
The pink-haired girl's voice was a bit muffled. Feeling Hashima Hikaru embrace her, her heart was immediately filled with intense love and joy.
"I've already processed all those concerns. No matter what happens in the future, I have confidence in leading our classmates to face it."
"Then why is Ichinose doing this?"
Hashima Hikaru tried to maintain his calm, feeling the soft sensation in his arms and the arms tightly encircling his waist. This intimacy clearly exceeded the boundaries of ordinary friendship.
"Because for me to have confidence in leading our classmates to face challenges together, there's one very important prerequisite."
"What prerequisite?"
"That is... for Hashima to always stay by my side, becoming the support I can rely on. Only then, I won't be afraid of anything."
The pink-haired girl slowly raised her head to look at Hashima Hikaru's expression.
Her delicate face was already flushed, and Ichinose Nanami's eyes sparkled with crystalline light, filled entirely with Hashima Hikaru's image.
This was Ichinose Nanami's love offensive. She had been thinking for a long time, planning to choose an appropriate moment to express her feelings to the young man.
The girl's resolve and abundant emotions had accumulated fully, and she wanted to strive for her own happiness.
Throughout today's gathering, watching Hashima Hikaru plan for the class, and seeing his comprehensive arrangements and considerations for everyone, the feelings in Ichinose Nanami's heart grew increasingly intense, nearly reaching a critical point.
These feelings were sweet yet worrisome, so Ichinose wanted to obtain a result. She didn't want to keep waiting.
[The plan regarding the student council has further strengthened Ichinose Nanami's heart. She has decided to boldly express her love to you. Ichinose Nanami's stock price has increased by 20, current stock price: 170.]
"..."