Chapter 179 Horikita's Abnormality
"However, there is one point that Hikigaya-kun must keep in mind!"
The Chairman's expression suddenly became incredibly solemn.
Hikigaya looked serious: "Please instruct me."
"In principle, I do not oppose you dating Arisu.
But..."
'What do you mean 'in principle do not oppose'? Besides, I never had any intention of dating this 'Loli Brat' in the first place!'
Hikigaya suppressed the urge to complain and waited for the "but."
"There is only one point: before graduation, sexual behavior is prohibited!"
"Pffft!!!"
Hikigaya sprayed saliva on the spot. At the same time, even Sakayanagi Arisu, who had been lying on the hospital bed pretending to sleep, couldn't help but sit up and snap back.
"Fa—Father!
What kind of nonsense are you talking about?!"
Sakayanagi Arisu's small face turned beet red, and her chest heaved—she was clearly in a state of emotional over-excitement.
"Sakayanagi, calm down!"
Hikigaya was startled and hurriedly tried to soothe her: "Deep breaths, Sakayanagi!"
"Huh? How am I supposed to calm down about something like this?!" Sakayanagi Arisu glared at him, her face full of rage.
"Ah, this has nothing to do with me!
It's what Father-sama said." Hikigaya raised both hands with a look of innocence.
"Who—who told you to call him Father-sama?!
And you said it so smoothly!!!"
Sakayanagi Arisu rolled her eyes repeatedly, her heart feeling absolutely frantic.
"Uh, a slip of the tongue..." Hikigaya gave a sheepish smile. He had accidentally brought a habit from his dreams into reality.
"I'm sorry, Arisu.
Was I too blunt?"
A look of helplessness flashed across the Chairman's face.
"This kind of thing should originally be taught by a mother, but there's no helping it; she's a career woman focused on scientific research."
"It's alright, Fa... Chairman-sama.
I can understand that it hasn't been easy for you." Hikigaya nodded in deep agreement.
His parents were both working professionals, often busy with work and spending very little time with their children.
It was even less likely for them to explain physiological knowledge to a daughter.
Hikigaya had been forced to bite the bullet and explain such knowledge to his sister to prevent his innocent, ignorant sister from being taken advantage of by some "blonde punk" outside.
However, he was stricter than the Chairman—forget about sexual behavior; any male biological entity that even got close to his sister had to be driven away!!!
"Father, do you treat me like a child?" Sakayanagi Arisu pulled the corner of her lip with disdain.
"I have already completely mastered the relevant knowledge through books and the internet!"
"As expected of my Arisu, so smart."
The Chairman gave a big thumbs up. Hikigaya followed suit, raising both thumbs to signal his approval.
"Are you two trying to irritate me to death?" Sakayanagi Arisu bared her teeth, she was fuming.
"In short, that's all I have to say.
You are both the smartest children; you should know how to maintain a sense of propriety."
The Chairman paused, but couldn't resist advising again: "However, being in the prime of adolescence, your hormones are surging. It's inevitable that things might 'misfire.' If it really comes to a moment where it's absolutely necessary, please stick to 'outer-course' operations..."
"GET OUT!!" Sakayanagi Arisu could no longer endure it; she grabbed a pillow and hurled it at him.
"Alright, alright.
I'm the one disturbing you." The Chairman left with a bitter smile, but before he went out, he winked at Hikigaya several times.
The underlying meaning was self-evident.
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Inside the room. Only Hikigaya and Sakayanagi Arisu remained. The atmosphere instantly became awkward.
"Ah... the Chairman's words were truly profound, I didn't understand them at all." Hikigaya pretended to be oblivious.
"Hmph!" Sakayanagi Arisu crouched on the bed, her arms wrapped around her knees, staring at Hikigaya with a wary gaze.
"Um, you look fine now. I'm taking off."
Hikigaya made a decisive exit. With his back turned, he could still clearly feel Sakayanagi Arisu's sharp gaze—as if it could pierce right through him—and he couldn't help but quicken his pace.
"Phew~What a massive pain."
Hikigaya returned to his dorm and set the gift boxes aside. A large and small panda doll, plus an exquisite hairpin. With such a generous birthday gift, Komachi would definitely be very happy, right?
During the last few days of summer vacation, Hikigaya finally enjoyed some peaceful days. Aside from going to the Martial Arts Club for training in the morning, he spent the entire afternoon until night in his dorm, enjoying a wonderful life of "lying flat."
"...I feel like I've forgotten something?" Hikigaya was lying in his chair like a slacker, eating snacks while catching up on dramas and anime.
"Right! Today is a tutoring day." Hikigaya checked his phone; there were no messages from Horikita Suzune.
"Did Horikita forget?" While Hikigaya would be perfectly happy if she forgot today's session, unfortunately, based on his knowledge of Horikita Suzune's style, she would never forget—especially when it came to studying!
"Was she delayed by some force majeure?" Hikigaya frowned. His first thought was whether she had fallen ill.
"I'll send a message to check in."
Hikigaya sent a greeting text.
Horikita Suzune: (Shows "Read")
Horikita Suzune: (Typing...)
However, he waited for several minutes and received nothing.
"Writing then deleting, deleting then writing."
"What on earth is this girl doing?"
Hikigaya couldn't help but imagine: a weak, sickly girl stubbornly enduring at home alone, not telling anyone...
"Truly a foolish little sister!" Hikigaya's mouth quirked.
Out of a desire to mock her, he decided to pay a visit in person.
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Room 906.
Hikigaya rang Horikita Suzune's doorbell.
She didn't open the door immediately but asked through it.
"Who is it?"
"It's me, Hikigaya Hachiman."
"...What are you here for?"
"To study, of course! Horikita, you didn't forget, did you?"
"I remember. It's just that right now... it's a bit inconvenient..."
Horikita Suzune's voice coming from behind the door lacked its usual strength; it even carried a hint of embarrassment.
This greatly surprised Hikigaya!
"What's inconvenient?
You're the one who said studying is a student's top priority!
No matter what difficulties you face, you should overcome them and devote yourself wholeheartedly to studying!!"
Hikigaya threw her own logic back at her.
"..." Horikita Suzune was silent for a moment, then responded in a low voice: "You're right...
Compared to studying, this small matter is not even worth mentioning."
The door opened. Horikita Suzune appeared before his eyes, her complexion rosy—she didn't look sick at all. This was quite unexpected for Hikigaya.
However, her expression was indeed very strange.
"Horikita, what are you holding in your hand?" Hikigaya noticed that her right hand was behind her back, as if she were hiding something.
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