After the solemn opening ceremony ended, the hustle and bustle at the school gates slowly subsided. Parents departed one by one, leaving behind a crowd of students—some awkward, some eager—ready to begin a new chapter. All the students returned to their respective classrooms, embarking on their first day of spending time with new classmates.
Renji Kamisaka was certainly no exception. As soon as he entered the lively corridor, his eyes immediately fell upon a familiar figure.
"Hey, classmate. I'm Renji Kamisaka..." Renji stepped closer, patting Hachiman's shoulder. "Um, is there something wrong with your chin?" He pointed to Hikigaya Hachiman's slightly bruised jaw.
Hachiman flinched, turning with a surprised expression, but quickly recognized Renji. "Ah! It's you. Hello, my name is Hikigaya Hachiman." He sighed, rubbing his chin. "As for my chin, the school doctor said it's fine, it'll just hurt for a few days." There was a resigned tone in his voice. "But that woman still asked me to accompany her to the hospital for a check-up after class today, and I didn't dare refuse her."
Thinking of Mrs. Yukinoshita's undeniable aura, Hikigaya Hachiman began to tremble, a rare reaction for him. Although the woman spoke with a smile and there was nothing outwardly wrong with her, she gave people the feeling that she could not be defied. If you reject her offer, something bad is bound to happen! Hachiman thought, the fear palpable.
Hikigaya Hachiman rubbed his chin and scratched his cheek with his hand. "Alright, Renji, even though I got hit, I still want to thank you for saving me!" He bowed deeply to Renji Kamisaka, a sincere and slightly awkward gesture.
"Haha, you're welcome. After all, we're classmates. And we're in the same class, that's even more of a coincidence," Renji smiled and waved his hand, trying to lighten the mood. "Don't hold a grudge against me for hitting you."
"How could that be?" The corner of Hikigaya Hachiman's mouth twitched, a faint bitter smile. Remembering Renji Kamisaka's physical fitness and motor skills, he was able to knock him down with one punch and perfectly avoid the car. If Renji Kamisaka hadn't hit him, I should be burning incense and praying to Buddha, Hachiman thought. After all, if Renji Kamisaka hadn't hit him, he would have been run over by the car and most likely would have died. So he only felt gratitude towards Renji Kamisaka.
After entering the classroom, Renji Kamisaka immediately took the protagonist's seat: the second row from the back, right next to the window. A position that was always the dream of many main characters.
A handsome blonde man, Hayato Hayama, was originally going to sit there. However, seeing Renji Kamisaka already casually seated, Hayama could only find two empty seats in front of Renji and sat down, slightly surprised but maintaining his smile.
The students found their seats one by one, filling the classroom with light chatter and shifting chairs. Renji Kamisaka looked around, observing his classmates. He found a myriad of beautiful girls in this class, a pleasant sight to behold.
As soon as she entered, the blonde beauty, Yumiko Miura, gracefully sat next to Hayato Hayama, her gaze filled with admiration for the man. The beautiful girl with glasses, Hina Ebina, sat behind Yumiko Miura, her smile mysterious. The girl with the pink bun hairstyle who sat next to Hina Ebina was Yuigahama Yui, cheerful as ever. A cold and beautiful girl with silver hair tied in a high ponytail and a teardrop-shaped mole at the corner of her eye was Saki Kawasaki, exuding her own unique aura.
And when Shiina Mahiru, who had shimmering waist-length golden hair, an extraordinary but approachable temperament, entered the class, a wave of excitement swept through.
All the boys exclaimed, their voices full of admiration.
"It's Shiina-san!"
"Impossible!"
"A super beautiful girl is in our Class F!"
The boys felt collectively jealous, their eyes fixed on Mahiru. So what makes you surprised? Didn't you see the list of classmates when you were divided into classes on the bulletin board? Renji thought, a little amused.
Yumiko Miura pouted with dissatisfaction. She felt a little pressured because her spotlight had been stolen. Her classmates stared at Shiina Mahiru with blazing eyes, while the boys wished she could be by their side.
However, except for the empty seat next to Renji Kamisaka, there were no other seats. So, Shiina Mahiru smiled gracefully at everyone, walked calmly, and naturally sat next to Renji Kamisaka, becoming his deskmate. There was a momentary pause, as if destiny had just placed them together.
Renji Kamisaka glanced at her and stopped paying attention. If I showed too much enthusiasm for a beautiful girl like Shiina Mahiru, I would just treat her as an NPC like everyone else. If I confessed, I would definitely be rejected immediately, Renji thought, understanding the social dynamics in school.
As for why there was an empty seat next to him, he didn't know who he had offended. Those kids deliberately didn't sit next to him, which had made him a little embarrassed before. But now it was fine. His embarrassment was gone, replaced by Mahiru's presence. What followed were the envious and jealous gazes from the boys in the class, an undeniable wave of jealousy. They also wanted to sit at the same desk as Shiina Mahiru!
Well, next to Shiina Mahiru was Hina Ebina, Renji thought, realizing the irony of the situation. In a sense, Hina Ebina was a very dangerous woman. She loved watching male camaraderie, specifically BL.
"Alright, everyone, listen to me for a moment," Hayato Hayama said, standing with his characteristic brilliant smile after seeing everyone seated. His brilliant smile made Yumiko Miura's eyes brighten slightly, captivated by the man's charm. The boys sitting around Hayato Hayama also showed envious and longing expressions, wanting to be part of his social circle. I guess these people knew each other in middle school and came to Sobu High School together, Renji concluded.
Hayato Hayama spoke at length and quickly took control of the atmosphere. Simply put, his goal was to arrange for everyone to introduce themselves. After all, we'll be classmates for the next three years, he thought. Of course, Yumiko Miura strongly supported Hayama, the boy she had had a crush on since middle school, her gaze full of admiration.
Led by the two of them, the self-introductions began, one by one students stood up and introduced themselves.
First was Hayato Hayama. He said that he wanted to get along harmoniously with everyone and be friends with them, and that anyone could come to him for advice on any difficulties. "My hobby is soccer and I will join the Sobu High School soccer team." A blonde and warm man, his charismatic aura undeniable.
Aside from Hayato Hayama and some of his followers, like Sho Tobe and Oyama, not many people were worth remembering, mostly just fleeting names. Watching these familiar anime characters appear before him, Renji Kamisaka found it increasingly interesting, as if he was watching an episode of his favorite series.
While he was thinking, it was his turn to introduce himself. He stood up, cleared his throat lightly, and said calmly:
"Hello everyone, my name is Renji Kamisaka. I like light novels and animation. Please guide me in the future." After saying that, he sat down, his expression relaxed.
Hayato Hayama led the applause, followed by the entire class.
Next was Shiina Mahiru's turn. The girl stood gracefully, and her clear and pleasant voice rang out, captivating every listener.
"My name is Shiina Mahiru. I like reading and cooking. I hope I can get along well with everyone in the future. Please guide me."
Well, this introduction is pretty standard, Renji thought. With the blessing of the beautiful girl's aura, she expressed her amiability perfectly. It immediately drew enthusiastic applause from the students, all captivated by her charm.
Shiina Mahiru's and Yukinoshita Yukino's entrance exam scores both ranked first in the class, which is why they both spoke as new student representatives. By the way, the second in the school was Renji Kamisaka and the third was Hayato Hayama, an interesting list.
The students introduced themselves one by one, and the classroom atmosphere became more intimate. Even Hikigaya Hachiman completed his self-introduction very smoothly, albeit with a slightly lazy tone of voice. But Renji Kamisaka's mouth twitched when he heard it, slightly amused. Because Hikigaya Hachiman said that he liked light novels and animation, which was simply a copy of his own introduction.
But it wasn't a big deal. Because of the incident this morning, Hikigaya Hachiman and he got to know each other. If they had similar interests, there was a high possibility they would become friends. And with Renji Kamisaka's fighting ability, if you become Renji's friend, even if you are a nobody in school in the future, you won't be bullied. It can only be said that Hikigaya Hachiman deserved to be called a "great teacher" by many netizens. This guy's brain works fast and he's very smart, Renji acknowledged, a faint smile on his lips.
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