Chapter 35: Threatening Hikigaya Hachiman
After all, school is a microcosm of society. Social hierarchies form naturally, distinguishing students based on their popularity, personality, and family status.
Among the girls in Class 2-B, Miura Yumiko occupies the highest position in the social food chain. The girl with wavy blonde hair exudes the aura of a queen. Along with her cheerful best friend, Yuigahama Yui, and Ebina Hina, a girl with an overly wild imagination, the three of them form the dominant social circle among the girls.
On the boys' side, Hayama Hayato is the gravitational center of the group. With his handsome face, athleticism, and friendly demeanor, he is someone almost everyone likes—at least, on the surface. Together with his gang—Ooka, Yamato, and Tobe—they occupy the top of the class's social hierarchy.
For ordinary students, offending any one of them is a fatal mistake.
The consequences? Social ostracism or even bullying.
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When Ren stepped into the classroom, the usually lively atmosphere suddenly felt different. The previously noisy chatter quieted down a bit, and several pairs of eyes immediately turned toward him.
It wasn't because he was someone extraordinary in the class—on the contrary, he was just an ordinary student. However, this morning, his name had become the subject of gossip.
"That's him, right?"
"Yeah, the one who was seen with a girl from Shuchi'in Academy yesterday."
"Seriously? That elite school? Could she be his girlfriend?"