Chapter 23: Clear Encounter
December has already passed its halfway point.
The changing of the seasons comes quickly, and now I see many students wearing gloves and scarves.
Our Class B is currently searching for Class D's strategist, X, under Ryūen's orders. Since a traitor named Manabe emerged from our class, and the previous exam was sabotaged by X, Ryūen seems to have taken an active stance.
That said, it's not like we're investigating Class D every single day. After school, Ryūen has us tail specific students from Class D that he's marked as suspicious.
"Hikigaya-kun. You'll come with me after this."
Just as I was about to head to the library with Hiyori after school, our homeroom teacher, Mr. Sakagami, called out to me.
Being summoned like this is unusual in this school.
I don't recall doing anything wrong, but the eyes of the class turn toward me.
"Hey, hey, what's up, Hikigaya? Did you do something?"
Ishizaki, who was nearby, asked with a concerned tone.
"Nah, I don't think I did anything."