Classroom Of The Elite 2nd Year - Full Volume
Chapter 2's
Saying that, Ike praised me while putting his hand on my shoulder. Have I done anything worth seeing in the new light? Feeling a little doubt about how badly Ike praised me, internally, I reported the situation to him.
"Unfortunately, I can't figure out who the gift recipient is" That's not entirely true. To be more precise, I could not figure out any image of the woman he might give. No matter how much I investigate, I cannot figure it out.
In the same school year, there is no birthday on that date. However, I can't think of any students in other schools either. Likely, was this person we were thinking about actually in a different location? Looking startled, Yamauchi raised his head.
"Great... I knew this was going to happen, who exactly was the person that Katsuragi was going to give me?" Rather than being excited or happy, Yamauchi instead made a sad expression as he started talking as if he understood something.
"Hey, Kanji, what do you think about that bastard Valentine in Junior High?"
"W-What are you suddenly talking about? That's hard for me, but what about that?"
"Basically, isn't this some kind of hint?.. That person, I think he can buy it for himself"
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"Of course not. That bald guy doesn't seem popular..." The two of them felt confident after making such a short and elusive exchange. But still, it was a development I never thought of, so I decided to ask a question.
"you said he bought a present for his own birthday?"
"What else if not that, Ayanokouji"
They glared at me as if they were angry. Regardless, usually one would not buy a gift for themselves, right? Of course I assume that he may have already rewarded himself to some degree. Like a delicious meal, or buying something he wants. But in this matter, I don't think that it's workable.
He went to get a gift that was liked by women, complete with a wrap and chocolate inside. If he only liked sweet foods, it would be more suitable for him to buy in a different form.
"You really don't understand?"
"... it's a pity" I replied.
"No matter how you look at it, Katsuragi doesn't seem to be the type of person who's popular with women, does she? But still, he is the leader of Class A" I will withhold a comment on that statement.
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"That means, he's already become a little arrogant. He definitely wanted to make others around him assume that he was popular. In other words, it's a plan"
"In short, rather than assuming that it was something he bought for himself, he would play the role as if someone had already given it to him. That was his point" They must have felt that there was nothing wrong with the conclusion they reached, as Ike and Yamauchi nodded in agreement.
"I did the same thing in Junior High, I made it look like I got it from the cutest girl in school"
"Hearing it like that doesn't it feel a little, hollow?"
“It's clear, isn't it? Of course it feels hollow, but this is better than feeling desperate for not getting anything" He was angry. It seems to Ike, activities like Valentine's and birthdays are truly special days.
"By the way, Haruki, you're in the same position, aren't you?"
"Huh? No, I'm different, I'm popular with girls, you know?" Yamauchi answered Ike.
"Basic liar. Then why would you say something like that? Isn't that because you think that he's done the same thing with you?"
"I said it like that. In Junior High, there was someone as unpopular as Kanji whom I knew, that's all," Yamauchi said. It was clearly a lie, but I had no intention or intention of finding out the truth.
"But that's just a guess, isn't it?"
“Nobody doubts about it. That's what must be happening!" It seemed like they had already decided that there was no further room to doubt the conclusion they had reached, since they were not arguing with each other anymore.
"Hey Haruki, maybe we've misunderstood the bald guy... Katsuragi?"
"Yes, I treated him with hostility because he was Class A, but now all of a sudden he looks more like us"
"That means, in the end you're also an unpopular person who buys presents for himself"
"No, it just reminds me of my classmate, I feel sorry for her." Yamauchi answered Ike. Yamauchi stubbornly denied Ike's statement.
"Do you want to work together?" Suddenly, something like that was said.
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"What do you mean by working together?"
"We'll prepare a birthday present for her" From the state of antagonism towards Katsuragi, it seems like Ike has instead turned into a sympathizer.
"Of course, I understand something that a girl gets is best, but it's impossible. And in this case, wouldn't it be a blessing to receive a birthday gift from someone else?" I feel like something doesn't fit that logic, but I'm going to have a hard time denying everything.
Of course no woman has a birthday tomorrow, but that doesn't mean all other possibilities have been lost. The teachers at this school and the other authorities, including other employees in the schoolyard. If you expand the definition of 'woman', there are still many candidates left.
Moreover, if it was indeed a gift for himself, would he dare to buy it just like that? Rather than that, Katsuragi's outfit is an unusual uniform in the middle of summer vacation.
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It won't solve anything, but instead make it stand out. It is easy to imagine that others will be suspicious if they see one, and usually others will not wear uniforms.
"Ayanokouji, you must have some pawns too. If the three of them each had around 1500 points, we could buy something good for him". I've heard this kind of talk yesterday..... In other words, my spending will double. Spending 1 000 points is not a small number.
"So Ayanokouji, this might be a little sudden, but let's celebrate Katsuragi's birthday". Is their switch already teklek? looks like they both intend to buy Katsuragi a present.
"You're serious about buying a gift?”
"Aren't we going to buy it? You must also want to save an unpopular person, right?"
Ahh, this is becoming more and more troublesome, so I choose not to reject it. After deciding to meet tomorrow, the conversation ended and we broke up on that day. When we gathered again the next day at noon, Kushida was there too.
"Hello, Ayanokouji-kun"
"Oh, hello"
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Why is he here? Such a question was answered with the next words coming from Ike.
"You know, yesterday I consulted with Kikyo-chan, when I told her that I wanted to buy a gift for Katsuragi, she insisted on cooperating with us, then she begged to join as well. Hey, Katsuragi would be happier if not just a boy, a girl was celebrating her birthday too" Ike told me.
He keeps praising her, but I think he just wants to create an opportunity where he can be together with Kushida. Most importantly, it would make him see Ike as someone who cared about his friends as well.
"I also have a debt with Katsuragi-kun, so it's only natural. Please tell me the cost for this gift" Kushida said.
In response to that gentle consideration, Ike looked at Kushida with love eyes. Likewise with Yamauchi, even though she likes Sakura, it seems that she is greatly affected by Kushida's charm because she looks more fun than when there are only men here.
"By the way, Ayanokouji-kun, why are you wearing your uniform?"
"Like that" I took off my alma mater early because it was so hot, but as expected, this uniform made me look flashy in a bad way.
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"Let's hurry"
Flanking Kushida's side, the two walked away from me. And soon after, a conversation began to develop. I am always impressed whenever I see someone able to have a conversation with anyone, at any time. I walked a little behind the three of them. On the way, I saw someone unusual.
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"Sorry, you guys go first. I have something to do" I told them.
"Alright, but make sure not to make Kikyo-chan wait"
"Yes" I left them and approached the man.
"You're quite cheerful, the four of you are shopping? Even though we suffered greatly at Ryuuen-kun's hands"
"Well, that means Class C is doing things smoothly. There's no point worrying about that now, is there?"
"You're right .. but, there's still so much that I'm not sure"
"Like?"
"...none" Then, with an expression like Sawajiri Erika, he turned his head and there seemed to be no sign to answer me.
"What time is this?"
"Ehh?"
Splice....