After assigning tasks to the girls, Hachiman let them leave.
Now, only Shizuka and Hachiman remained in the reception room.
Extinguishing the cigarette in her hand, Shizuka looked at Hachiman, who sat across from her, and spoke.
"Go on, say what's on your mind."
After a mont of silence, Hachiman asked, "Are you really getting transferred?"
"This hasn't been finalized yet," Shizuka replied with a hint of helplessness on her face. "But I think the likelihood is high. After all, I've been at Sobu High for quite a long ti."
"What if I don't want you to go?" Hachiman asked again.
Seeing him like this, Shizuka couldn't help but laugh.
"You brat, since when did you beco so sentintal? I'm just being transferred; it's not like we'll never see each other again."
Hachiman realized how overly reactive he had been upon hearing the news about Shizuka's possible transfer.
After thinking it over, he understood—it was just a transfer within the sa prefecture, not too far away. They'd still have chances to et. Besides, he knew where she lived; if he missed her, he could simply visit her.
With that thought, Hachiman felt his mood lighten and returned to his usual self.
"It's just disappointing, that's all. I didn't think you wouldn't be able to see graduate."
"That is indeed a bit of a sha," Shizuka sighed.
Initially, she had planned to stay and see Hachiman graduate, but she had forgotten that her tenure at Sobu High had reached its limit.
Just then, an idea seed to strike Hachiman, and his eyes lit up.
"How about I ask Erina to help?"
Given the influence of the Nakiri family, ensuring a teacher's continued tenure shouldn't be difficult.
Even without relying on the Nakiri family, Hachiman could go to the school administration himself, offer a bit of money, and grease so wheels—it probably wouldn't be a big problem.
Seeing Hachiman's determination to keep her from leaving ward Shizuka's heart.
So this guy truly does treasure , huh?
Although she had already ntally prepared herself, watching Hachiman cozy up to those young girls always left a sour taste in her heart.
But today, seeing how reluctant he was to let her go, those feelings of frustration naturally lted away.
Shizuka smiled and asked, "Do you really not want to leave?"
"Isn't that obvious? How could I bear to let you leave?" Hachiman replied irritably, giving her a sideways glance. Then, as if another thought struck him, he added.
"Why don't you just quit your job altogether?"
"Quit my job? Then what would I do?" Shizuka asked, a bit curious.
Hachiman glanced at her, a mischievous smirk forming at the corners of his mouth. "Stay ho and prepare for pregnancy."
"Pr…prepare for pregnancy?!"
Shizuka's eyes widened, and a faint blush spread across her face. She softly retorted, "You jerk, what nonsense are you spouting now?"
"I'm not spouting nonsense. Didn't your parents nag us about having kids recently? If you quit your job, it'd be the perfect opportunity to fulfill their wish," Hachiman replied with a teasing grin.
Hearing that, Shizuka was montarily at a loss for words. After all, her parents had indeed called her recently to pressure her about grandchildren.
While many won dream of becoming mothers, having children isn't sothing she could achieve alone.
With that thought, Shizuka huffed, "Do you think it's up to whether I get pregnant? Isn't that more on you?"
"That's true. Guess I'll just have to work harder," Hachiman said with mock seriousness, nodding as he stood up.
"What are you doing now?"
Seeing him stand up, Shizuka's expression turned a little alard.
This idiot! We're at school right now! If soone finds out, how will I even face anyone?
Noticing her reaction, Hachiman looked puzzled.
"Obviously, I'm heading to your apartnt. Didn't you just say I should work harder?"
"So… you're going to the apartnt."
Hearing that, Shizuka let out a sigh of relief, though a faint feeling of disappointnt crept into her chest.
What's with this strange sense of loss?
Hachiman caught her expression and, as if a thought struck him, smirked.
"Don't tell , Shizuka, you want to… here, at school…"
Before he could finish, Shizuka cut him off sharply.
"W-What nonsense are you imagining?!"
She lowered her head, grabbed his hand, and stord out of the eting room.
"Let's go. Today, I'm going to drain every bit of energy out of you."
"Bring it on. Let's fight until dawn."
Hachiman was unfazed, eting her challenge head-on. After all, it was just Shizuka—he'd show her the aning of perseverance.
Soon, with the roar of an engine, an Aston Martin sped out of the school campus.
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The Student Council Activity Room
The operational team for the graduation dance was busy handling various tasks.
Thanks to Hachiman's nurous decisions, their workload had undoubtedly increased significantly.
However, none of them complained. After all, no one liked the feeling of leaving things unfinished, especially if it was forcibly interrupted. Compared to the dance being canceled entirely, this extra workload was a small price to pay. As long as the event could proceed, it was worth every effort.
In truth, Hachiman had already taken on much of the burden for them.
The food arrangents were entirely handled by him, additional manpower had been brought in under his direction, and the student council mbers only needed to focus on paperwork and coordination. Complaining under these circumstances would be ungrateful.
With that in mind, the student council mbers gave their all, determined to complete their tasks.
Thanks to their collective efforts, everything was progressing smoothly.
Online opinions, which had been overwhelmingly negative, were beginning to shift in a positive direction, thanks to the assistance of so "enthusiastic supporters." The strong opposition from parents was also gradually dying down.
This was partly due to the team's decision to adopt so of the parents' suggestions. At this rate, it wouldn't be long before all opposition from the parents would disappear entirely.
At that mont, the doors to the student council room were flung open, and Shizuka strode in with an aura of authority.
Despite her commanding presence now, one wouldn't guess that not long ago, she had been pleading for rcy under Hachiman's "onslaught."
"Alright, brats, I've got so good news for you."
Entering the activity room, Shizuka announced boldly:
"The school has agreed to expand the graduation ball to a full-grade event. So, work hard and make it a success!"
Hearing this, the student council mbers lit up with excitent, responding in unison:
"Yes!"
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