Why did she need to ask what gift she should give? Tank tops are all Hino could ever want. And she doesn't even give him one on his birthday? Blasphemy.
These bully kids have some serious determination. With such staunch opposition in the form of one "Clueless Transfer Student", you'd think they'd slowly come around instead of the one trick ponyshow they are so sternly defending.
Almost makes me think they know and/or saw something.