@wcskeleton
Probably because ice picks are lighter than normal pickaxes, and considering they destroy rock in one shot, having a clunky and heavy pickaxe would just be a pain.
It's interesting to read about how these girls think. They have very biased opinions over someone they don't really know. What's really interesting is that if the MC wasn't behind them, and someone else was, they wouldn't bat an eye. They're all in a group walking the same direction, but they're...
Its pretty obvious what he's trying to do. He wants out of a relationship made of pity, and he's trying to throw away his feelings. By confessing to her and her turning him down, she'll feel too awkward to talk and hang out with him anymore, because the fact that he likes her is out in the open...
"It's an online contest, I doubt you'd be able to find it. It actually might be hosted in a different country."
"Oh, can you send me the link?"
"Ahaha, sorry, I'm a bit embarrassed about it..."
Come on dude, it ain't that hard to make an excuse on the spot. It'll buy you a bit of time.