COTE: A Man On A Mission II Love is War?

Then maybe she felt it was boring to just watch Hachiman eat alone, Suzune also took out the lunch box herself.

In fact, at this time, Hachiman was thinking about the tea, that was put in a bottle.... 'and I would return the cap later, so would she drink it?'
　　
'No, no, no, I can’t have those strange thoughts about Horikita! She didn't understand this aspect at all.
　
But, Hachiman still cared a little bit, and thinking like this, he watched the girl had started to take action.

Only, she took out a bottle of juice from her backpack.

“.....” Hachiman, who imagined having an indirect kiss. 'Damn, can it still be like this?'
　　
"...What, do you want more?" Suzune felt that Hachiman's gaze was too strange and he was also holding the lid of the finished teacup, that's why she decided to ask. 'I don't want to be too rude after all....'

“Yeah...a little more," Although he was having some dirty thoughts about Horikita again, Hachiman was still very honest when he had tea to drink.

In this way, after paying 400 points for ingredients, he finished lunch.

Then the two of them went to wash the boxes together. Since this is a homemade bento, it needs to be cleaned after use.

Certainly, but Hachiman was also thinking about whether he would have to pay for the lunch box, because, after taking a good look, it may have been a virgin.

But, except for the lunch box, which is Horikita's own courtesy, today's ingredients.....it's just 300 points.

'Very cheap, but delicious!' Hachiman didn't hate it.
　　
Although, Sakayanagi can treat her guests to dinner on the third floor, her food is not available every time.

'Therefore, I am now more inclined to stay with Horikita!' When she makes a bento, he only has to pay for the ingredients, not much trouble.

Although, there is nothing wrong with rice balls from the convenience stores....'As expected, the manual bento is far more attractive.'

'Besides, it was a girl's handiwork made specifically for me!' That's why, Hachiman already had an idea, “Hey, Horikita, can you make a bento for me again?" he asked, with a nice smile on his face.

“....” Suzune, hurriedly looked over, with a question mark on her face, “Why, there's obviously no need? Besides, I don't want to wake up half an hour early in the morning. It disturbs my study time at night!” Even her brows were frowning, for her it was just about sharing a lunch together, and the task has already been completed.
　　
'....Really?' Although it's just preparing another one, while making her own, it's still a project....and needs manual labour. It is natural to refuse.

However, Suzune's gaze was not so calm and slightly shifted, as if she was feeling quite anxious,"...However, based on Hachiman's future performance, it's not like....I can't start to cook fo-..."

"In other words, do you want me to work hard for Class A?" Only, Hachiman didn't give her time to complete the sentence, and interjected when his brain realised, what an incredible outcome this is.

“Indeed, that's the case,” The black-haired girl did not deny it, and by looking at her eyes, Hachiman knew, she wasn't lying either.

Woohoo!! 'Then, of course there is no problem.....Because, my only goal...'
　　
Fuck Class A, Fuck class A.....

'Horikita’s request was totally in vain....hehe~' In other words, being invited to dinner by Sakayanagi, Hachiman can also eat, the food made by Class C's Ice queen for so cheaply.

'In other words, I have finally secured a back-up plan....of not being invited to the 3rd floor, during our lunch break....'

But, since he's going to eat Horikita, Hachiman decided, that he should also provide occasional compliments.

' .....There are many people in this world, who like to get rewards, and praise from their owner'

'Finally, I am mentioned. It's been so long, since I had a nice quality story time....'

“.....” Hachiman. 'What's going on with me? It was Kushida's voice again....This girl is not even in the class right, now?....' That's why, he decided to pay a visit to the infirmary after the school.

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But, this kind of thing doesn't require money, just a mouth.
　　
Indeed, that's why Hachiman looked over at his neighbour again, "I always think you are in a good mood
today.... Can't you be like this normally?" This question was a little rude, and he knew it, but still.....
　　
Because, when he gave the proposal of making lunch for him, there were no crude remarks that may have damaged his very soul. Her performance was pretty good today.
　　
"It can't be done." But Suzune refused directly, and even waved her hands at him, "I've already told you before...that I don't like being a social animal, I only want to be alone!"

“.....” Hachiman, whose catchphrase was stolen.

'It’s just Horikita, do you understand?

....Whether you take the initiative to become a partner with others, or willing to fulfill their request, these are the ways in which your coldness is changing'

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Because of Suzune's change, after school the next afternoon, Hachiman was asked to meet by an unexpected person.

[After school, come to the public bathhouse. ]

“??” When he was out of school the next day, during the last class of the afternoon, a message was received.

The other party, probably took advantage of the time after class to send it.

Moreover, Hachiman had noted the other party’s number, it's...this was a message from the Student council president.

At the same time, there is no reason to refuse.

[20,000 personal points have been credited to your personal account.

The current balance is 233,000]

President Horikita seems to be going a little too far.

'Is he the kind of person who first gives points, to make the other party feel obliged...?' Directly question their character, if he chose to refuse......

That's why, after school in the afternoon, when Hachiman's classmates began to leave the room.

Yesterday, they were staring at Hachiman and Horikita Suzune curiously.

But on the 2nd day, the student's enthusiasm decreased a lot, no longer showing their inner-Yamauchi.
　　
Talking about today, when Hikigaya-kun still decided to eat in the classroom.

A few students did not go to the cafeteria, and noted him, eating lunch together with Horikita Suzune, even the bento was made by the latter.

In other words, their relationship is quite close.
　　
So, the people in Class C, basically confirmed... Even if these two people are not dating....but not very far away from this being the reality.

'Because if those two were just ordinary friends, there's no need to share lunch boxes, right?' It can't be done, there is no such friend exist in this world.
　　
So, after learning this fact, many boys feel quite sad in their heart, and even a little jealous.

After all, although Horikita-san is quite cold, and may have been smoking that cheap nightshade (in her room), it is undeniable.....she is very good-looking.

And, there are many people who only care about people's faces, and dream about being stepped on by Sae-chan's high heels, and disciplined using a ruler.
　　
Only, now Hachiman wasn't busy staring at girls, like usual, but looking at his phone.

"Speaking of which, are you going to my dormitory next?” 'What now? This voic- Aah, it's Horikita!'

'This girl, still doesn’t know how to read the air...!'

'Didn't you see, the few students who were still in the class, looking over here in shock?!'
　　
Because, it’s okay to confess your love, and even accept, the bitter truth of having dinner together...... but now it’s turned straight into going to the dormitory?!

It's actually that dirty!

'No, no, no! Please don't think like this, I only went to Horikita's room to discuss exam-related matters.' The boy with slightly rotten-eyes, has actually started to panic now, because if this kind of rumours spread....

It was strange for girls to come to the boys' floor, so Hachiman usually went to Suzune's room.

Previously, it was lent to Karuizawa, and later, Kushida-san was also given the consent during the written examination.
　　
That's why, now Suzune has no problem by using her room to make combo moves
　　
Especially in the past two days, she has confirmed Hachiman's goal to get Horikita-nii's approval and being promoted to Class A.

That's why, Suzune is also quite willing to help, besides she's now used to the other people, inside her room.

"Ah..." Hachiman, just didn't know what to say in response, and made a stupid face.

Considering the strange behavior of Ryuen's class, he arranged for Kushida to flirt with the seniors to obtain intel.

It seems that, her beauty trap was quite brilliant and scheduled to go with her this afternoon.

“The discussion after school today, has been postponed," Hachiman's voice was a little low, while answering her question, “I was asked to meet by this person.”

Because of still being in the classroom, Hachiman did not use the words, “your brother”, but opened the screen of his phone to show Horikita.

At the top of the screen, she saw the words “Horikita Manabu.”

"Woo!" Perhaps because of seeing her brother's name, Suzune's state changed, she became much weaker, and her cheeks.......slightly rosy (very nervous) 'It could be related to me, right?!'

Although it was not polite to say this, Hachiman thought that, she was behaving a little cute.....'I really want to pat her'

“.....” Hachiman. So, after realising, he was thinking weird stuff again, the boy decided to slap his thigh, and use this painful way, and wake up from those strange dreams.

Slap! Only, this sudden noise, may have brought, Horikita out of her thoughts, and she replied while looking down, “If you were invited by him.....Nii-san, must have approved of you”, and then she looked at him with eyes......Right, Hachiman also noticed, the real emotions behind those orbs, it was jealousy.....and admiration.
　　
Hello!

'Is it so important to be recognized by your brother?!' But, she has been chasing after that person for the most of her life.
　　
But, Hachiman felt that, it was probably not what Horikita Manabu meant.

“By the way, have you met him in the past two days?" he was having a bad feeling inside, and thought something terrible.

“...I met him after school yesterday," Suzune was now in a daze, and thought about the talk, “I expressed my thoughts to him, that I will no longer chase his back....” 'In other words, I don't want to be like Nii-san..'

Wow! She actually fell for Hachiman's words that, may have creeped into her cold heart.
　　
'And, if that's the case, then I probably know the reason why Horikita Manabu is looking for me.....' As Onii-chan, he must know, what his cute little sister is doing, right?

Since, Horikita Suzune, has been trying to copy him, this sudden change in attitude, needed to be explored immediately!
　　
And now, the President wanted to terminate Hachiman or something.
　　
'.... Don't think such bad things, maybe it's to take responsibility or give some kind of reward?'

“....” Hachiman, who just downgraded the people for taking rewards.

“.....” Npc's, who witnessed this couple type behaviour, and thought about using Laser death beam to make the boy explode.

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