Classroom of the Elite: Stalemate

Vol.1 : Chapter 3.1-Ordinary Life

For days after the recent events.

With our last lesson for today finished, I was about to pack my things and leave. However, our superstar had another plan for me.

"Hey there, Ayanokoji-kun."

With Hirata and Karuizawa approaching me, I stopped packing my things and fixed my gaze on the couple.

"Hi, Hirata, Karuizawa, is there something you want to discuss with me?"

With Karuizawa sending me a simple nod as a greeting, Hirata stopped near me.

"Actually, we wanted to invite you and Horikita for a walk with us and some other girls from the class."

'I see, so that's what it is about, you piqued my interest, Hirata.'

"While I can say for myself, I can't answer for Horikita."

On this, he scratched his back and said.

"About this, actually, we managed to catch her near the door to the class, but she formally refused, referring to the fact that she has some unfinished business to attend."

While usually, we go to the dormitory together, this time she did tell me that she has some concerns that need her attention.

"Well, while this is unfortunate, I guess I can call her and ask if she's okay with joining us later on when she's done with her business."

On this, Hirata's mood lightened a bit as he now has some hope of Horikita joining us.

"If it won't bother you, then please do."

Simple nod in response.

"Well then, I'll tell you later on when and where we gather; now, I'll go and tell others that you'll join."

With me nodding again, he and Karuizawa said their goodbyes and left, with the former leaning to Hirata's hand.

'Those two really think this act works? Fascinating how people with scars attract each other.'

While I already have some knowledge of what's the problem with each of them, concrete information would be in order.

'This walk will for sure pose some interest. However, I can't help but wonder, what urgent matters does Horikita have that will take her all day?'

With me packing my stuff, I quickly left our classroom and headed to my flat.

While I had some business to take care of today, I guess it can wait until tomorrow.

15:30 In The Afternoon.

Currently, I am walking to the place of our meeting.

'Horikita, your situation starts to fascinate me; I do wonder if it is somehow connected to her brother.'

As for my promise to call her, I did indeed call her. However, she declined my second invitation in a formal manner, which she already used when she told me about the matters she has to attend. However, she promised that if she's free earlier, she will call me.

While there was no particular detail about her statements, I found her tone a bit off the rails for Horikita, like she was in the middle of something really important.

'In any case, I'll address this matter on a later occasion as I already reached the place of my initial destination.'

With me arriving a couple of minutes later, I saw Karuizawa and Hirata approaching.

"Hi Ayanokoji-kun."

On this, I nodded.

"Greetings, both of you."