After breaking up, my ex asked me to win her back

Chapter 182 The Poison-Tongued Literary Girl Kiryu Hina

The next day, Kagura Hikaru arrived at school at his usual time.

On the train that day, he saw Ai Cheng Hua Lian.

Just as he was about to approach her to ask about Kiryu Hina, Ai Cheng Hua Lian suddenly became panicked upon seeing him, looking around frantically before turning and squeezing into another car.

Kagura Hikaru did not follow her.

The feeling of being disliked by Ai Cheng Hua Lian struck him like an arrow to the chest, a bit heartbroken.

However, thanks to her obvious behavior, Kagura Hikaru guessed something.

She indeed had told her.

About him and Suse to Kiryu Hina.

Kagura Hikaru wouldn't feel disappointed toward Ai Cheng Hua Lian.

He just didn't know what actions Kiryu Hina might take in the future, and he felt a bit of fear toward the unknown future, somewhat reluctant to go to school.

It's common for students to have such thoughts.

Probably half of the students had thought like this, and the other half also didn't want to go to school, but they were more inclined to fantasize about blowing up the school.

Unfortunately, these were just fantasies, back to reality, they still had to attend school.

Upon arriving at school, Ayakoji Chiyoko had not yet arrived.

A few members of the Discipline Committee who arrived earlier greeted him, and Kagura Hikaru responded to each one.

Since he first became a trainee of the Disciplinary Committee, he had gotten along well with the Committee members, and after becoming the vice president, he had even more interactions with them.

But for reasons everyone understood, they now all treated Kagura Hikaru as if he were the 'Chief Lady', showing him the same respect as if he were Ayakoji Chiyoko herself.

This made Kagura Hikaru feel a bit odd.

Sitting at his desk and putting down his backpack, Kagura Hikaru looked at the seat in front of him.

Kiryu Hina's seat was empty, perhaps she wouldn't come today either.

Just as he was thinking this, he noticed Kiryu Hina entering the classroom through the main door, with her shoulder bag hanging and a book in her hand, reading as she walked, expressionless.

Surprisingly, Hosaka Yui, a third-year student, followed her into the classroom looking somewhat bewildered, with a look as if she wanted to start a conversation but hesitated.

As soon as Kiryu Hina appeared, several female students quickly gathered around her. They were all loyal members of her group.

"Hina, what book are you reading that you're so engrossed in?"

"Hina, Hina, did you watch yesterday's TV show? It was super fun, wasn't it!"

"Look at my new hairclip, isn't it pretty?"

The girls chattered around Kiryu Hina.

Unlike those under Ayakoji Chiyoko, Kiryu Hina usually spoiled those around her too much, leading each of them to believe they were Kiryu Hina's best friends or close confidantes, and thus they spoke somewhat more casually.

If it were the usual Kiryu Hina, she would have greeted them with a smile, addressing each topic thrown her way, like a graceful and distinguished young lady who handles matters with ease.

This was the path she had chosen, a path of 'perfection.'

Wearing a mask, interacting with others with a disguised self, pretending gentleness to gain favor, presenting her hard-earned abilities as if they were innate talents.

But now, this path had veered off course.

A person who had failed once was no longer perfect, merely a mere mortal.

Even so, Kagura Hikaru had thought it would take a long time for her to completely change, but things always evolved faster than he anticipated.

"Move aside, you're in the way, and also, don't you think it's very noisy when so many people talk at once?"

Kiryu Hina closed her book with one hand, her face showing displeasure, "You guys talk to me every day, every day, every day about these meaningless trivialities. Do you really think I care about those TV shows only middle-aged women watch and the shape of someone else's hairclip?"

The girls speaking to her were suddenly stunned.

"...?"

"H-Hina?"

"....Sorry, did we disturb you?"

"Ah, no worries, I'm used to it," Kiryu Hina said sarcastically, laughing. "After all, you've always been like this, I guess I wouldn't have a choice but to get used to it."

"...."

"...."

"If you have nothing to say, then please step aside."

Overwhelmed by her presence, the girls instinctively made way, staring blankly as Kiryu Hina walked to her seat and continued reading.

This was the first time they had seen the sharp-tongued Kiryu Hina.

The previous Kiryu Hina never said 'no' to anyone.

She would agree to everyone's requests and meet everyone's expectations, spreading joy like an angel descending from the heavens.

But today, Kiryu Hina had lost that glow.

It was not so much novelty as it was a greater shock.

They had originally been happy to chat with her, only to be treated this way and even called noisy.

The girls felt puzzled, embarrassed, and annoyed, then could only attribute it to Kiryu Hina being in a bad mood today before they dispersed dejectedly.

Only the observant Kagura Hikaru knew.

This was not her being in a bad mood; this was simply Kiryu Hina's normal state.

To be exact, it was her normal state over a year ago, during her middle school days.

The Kiryu Hina who was called 'Rain Girl' by her classmates and 'Literature Girl with a Sharp Tongue' by her friends.

This was her true self after tearing off the mask.

Kagura Hikaru felt a bit nostalgic after a long time.

It looked like she had truly let go, so his initial purpose was also achieved without any regrets.

Latter, unaware new students attempted to greet Kiryu Hina but ended up like little slimes hopping towards the player's blade, coming eagerly only to leave disheartened.

They approached with a smile, yet left with faces of despair.

Everyone in the class was uncertain and kept glancing at the different Kiryu Hina while whispering among themselves.

And Kiryu Hina, as if completely unaware, quietly read her book.

"Um, President...?"

Hosaka Yui hesitated for a long time before cautiously starting the conversation: "What's wrong with you today? If there's anything bothering you or causing you discomfort, please tell me, I'll do everything I can to help."

"Oh? Are you serious?" Kiryu Hina looked up.

"Yes, of course! I will do anything you ask, Lady Sister!"

"Then please go back to your own classroom, Hosaka from third grade, you're starting to be a bit annoying."

"...Eh?"

Hosaka Yui seemed frozen, stunned for a few seconds before slowly turning around, face gloomy, and with heavy steps, she left, passing by Kohinata Motoyo who was entering the classroom.

"Hm?"

As soon as she entered, Kohinata Motoyo sensed that something was off.

The classroom noise was quieter than usual, and everyone was seemingly glancing at Kiryu Hina, secretly talking about something.

What's going on here?

She looked around, puzzled, and walked towards Kiryu Hina, greeting her with a smile.

"Good morning, Hina."

"Yeah, good morning, bitch."