A newbie's anime life diary

"Oh? Is that so? It's good to have confidence, but you should also exchange ideas some more. I'm going to rest now."

After saying that, he left.

The remaining people were seated. Hayama Hayato looked at Yukinoshita and asked, "Yukinoshita, you said you have a way to help Rumi. Can you tell me how you plan to help her reintegrate?"

Upon hearing this, Yukinoshita gave a strange smile: "Hayama-kun, when did you mistakenly believe that I would want her to reintegrate into the group?"

"Heh, then wouldn't that be completely useless?" Miura Yumiko, standing to the side, clearly scoffed at Yuki's statement. "What's so difficult about that? That child is so cute, why doesn't she just go and hang out with other cute kids? Try talking to them, and you'll become friends, isn't that easy?"

“That’s right, Yumiko is very smart!” Tobe Sho said admiringly, looking at Miura Yumiko.

"Right?"

"Excuse my bluntness, but those of you who have never been isolated don't know how to help her." At this moment, Xuehui poured cold water on her idea.

"Tch, as if you've ever been isolated?" Miura was annoyed that his idea had been rejected and glared at Yukiteru.

“Hiratsuka-kun is right. You simply don’t know what to do, just like what you did before, Hayama. It seemed like you meant well, but in reality, you were only widening Rumi’s wounds. So I suggest you stop using those methods that you think will work. You don’t understand at all.” Yukinoshita nodded, directly pointing out the consequences of everything Hayama had done during the day.

"...Then what should we do? We can't just leave it at that." Ye Shan was clearly unable to accept this outcome and wanted to do something.

“The solution? Didn’t we already talk about it? Don’t forget we’ll only be with them for these next two days. What can you do? Help her resolve all her interpersonal relationships? Reconcile with everyone?” Standing up, Xuehui looked at Yeshan and said, “Yashan-kun, humans are very vengeful creatures, even children are. Even if they reconcile temporarily, what has been done still exists and cannot be erased; it will remain in their hearts. Rumi knows this, and even though she hopes so much, she still has no intention of reintegrating. Your initial thinking was wrong.”

After saying that, he walked directly into the woods without waiting for Ye Shan and the others to react.

"Xuehui-ge, where are you going?" Ryougi Mina, who had been silent all along, called out.

"Take a walk around and digest your food. Don't follow me. If you have time, go find someone to study in the US. Don't forget what you need to do."

"Tch, stingy." Although she said that, she still obediently didn't follow because of the reward, and besides, that girl named Tsurumi Rumi was quite interesting. So she left her seat and walked towards the gathering place of the students.

"The discussion is over. As I said before, Hayama-kun, if you have other solutions, you can bring them up, but don't do what you did before." Then Yukinoshita stood up and became the third person to leave.

Sitting in his seat, looking at Komachi who was holding his hand, Hachiman smiled and ruffled his sister's hair, saying, "Don't worry, it's all in the past. Your brother is doing very well now, isn't he?"

Komachi smiled after hearing this.

On the other side, Hayato Hayama clearly couldn't accept Yukiteru and Yukinoshita's explanation. He clenched his fists and sat down, saying, "I can't accept this solution. There must be a way to reintegrate her into the community."

Having said that, he also left his seat. Seeing this, Miura Yumiko and the others followed him.

“It seems we can’t stay here anymore. What should we do next?” Hachiman asked, looking at Komachi, Yuigahama, and Totsuka Saika who were still there.

"Since Xiaoxue and Xuehui have both said so, let's wait for their solution. Now... let's go for a walk in the forest over here! It's not far, just around the house!"

Yuihama's suggestion was unanimously agreed upon by Komachi and Totsuka Saika.

There was no other way, so Hachiman had to go with them, leaving him as the only boy left.

Um... okay, there are two.

The discussion that Hiratsuka Shizuka had arranged ended abruptly after only a few words.

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The Azur Lane event... what's the point of getting the Little Swan skin? I haven't leveled up Hamman, I haven't gotten Rodney, and I don't have Hood either. I'm just a lazy bum still stuck in 3-4...

Hug my Radiant Lady tight _(:з」∠)_

Chapter 32 A Perverse Way of Calling People

The trip was supposed to be a stroll in the forest, but there wasn't much to see. Every now and then, an insect or two would pop up, which wasn't scary, but it was still quite annoying.

Perhaps because a large number of people came here today, the forest, which I had heard was home to some small animals, seemed to have lost some of its vitality.

Having found nothing interesting, Yukiteru returned to the wooden cabin complex and to the room where Hiratsuka Shizuka was.

As for why he didn't go back to his own place?

He didn't want to go back so early, since he was sharing a room with several boys at night. He figured it would be better to come and chat with Jing Ke'ai.

I knocked on the door, and it opened after a short while.

"I knew it, only you would come looking for me. So, is the conversation over?"

“I couldn’t connect with those people. They just acted on their own ideas and didn’t understand anything, so I left. I don’t think Yukinoshita and the others will stay long either.” As he spoke, Yukiteru went into the room.

"As expected, the teacher's room is nice, a single room with a shower."

While sighing, Yukiteru sat down on a chair, looked at the open duffel bag on the bed, and then looked at Hiratsuka Shizuka who had just closed the door and walked in: "Are you going to take a shower?"

Since the day the two of them talked things out, Yukiteru has become more relaxed around Hiratsuka Shizuka, and they act like two peers.

"You knew I was here? Don't forget what you promised me." She quickly came over and sat on the bed to cover her luggage bag. After observing her, she was relieved that her underwear and other clothes were not showing.

Xuehui found what the other person was saying surprisingly interesting.

"Did I say I was going to do anything? I just came to chat with you, Sister Jing."

"There's nothing to talk about. Can't you see I'm about to take a shower? Hurry up and go back to your room." Looking at Yukiteru sitting in front of her with a smile on his face, Hiratsuka Shizuka was also a little flustered.

It's fine on the phone normally, and it was the same when she was with other people, but now that they're alone in a room, Jing Ke'ai inevitably thinks back to what the two of them did at the Ryougi residence that day.

Yes, it's just about kissing, I didn't think about anything else.

Seeing Jing's lovely expression, Xuehui understood. After all, being single for a long time can sometimes make one overthink. However, he didn't plan to go back so soon, so he slowly said, "If you want to take a shower, then go. The bathroom isn't transparent, and I can't see you even with the door closed. I'd rather stay here until I go back to bed tonight than squeeze in with a bunch of guys over there."

As he spoke, he picked up the bag of preserved plums that Hiratsuka Shizuka had opened, took one and put it in his mouth, finally reducing the strong curry taste.

"Are you sure you won't peek?" Hiratsuka Shizuka asked, having no other choice but to ask, seemingly realizing that the other person was planning to stay there.

"Please, I'm not that kind of pervert, okay? Besides, I can't see it if the door is closed!"

"Heaven knows what strange things you've been learning these days." Hiratsuka Shizuka gave Yukiteru a scrutinizing look, then immediately took out a change of clothes, went into the bathroom, and locked the door.

Hearing the sound of the bathroom door locking, Xuehui snapped out of his daze: "Who told you you need advanced techniques like X-ray vision to see that? Just put a shikigami in there. Well, only a pure and innocent kid like me wouldn't do that."

Leaning back in his chair, Xuehui picked up the remote and turned on the TV in the room.

Meanwhile, 2 kilometers outside Chiba Village, at the forest boundary.

The three cars stopped here, and Saeko Busujima, Yomi Isayama, and 10 Onmyoji all got out of the cars.

Looking at the forest before her, and glancing at the map, Saeko Busujima couldn't help but smile wryly: "This place is perfect for an ambush, isn't it? I hope I'm not that unlucky. I'll send out my shikigami to scout ahead as soon as possible, and make sure the ordinary people there don't find us."

"Yes!" After saying that, the ten Onmyoji took out a handful of paper shikigami, activated them, and flew to various corners of the forest.

The group then entered the forest. Isayama Yomi, carrying an exceptionally long wooden box, asked, "Saeko-nee, is it really possible we'll be attacked here?"

"The teacher said that it's not just Yukiteru, but also Mina, you, and me, so it would be better to meet up directly. It's better to be safe than sorry. Everything depends on tonight, whether something happens in Tokyo."

"But is it really a good idea for us to leave now?" Clearly, Yomi Isayama was somewhat worried about Tokyo.

However, Saeko Busujima didn't seem to care: "Have you forgotten how strong the teacher is? Unless it's one of those few outsiders who don't roam around, there aren't many people who can match the teacher. And if they really come this time, it won't just be the people from the Tokyo branch who will make a move; that old man will also send his own people."

"But his grandson only has one-quarter bloodline, right? Is that really okay?"

Well, who knows?

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Yukiteru didn't stay too late in Hiratsuka Shizuka's room, since it was impossible for him to actually do anything.

After Hiratsuka Shizuka finished showering and came out, the two chatted in the room for a while. Then, when Shizuka wasn't paying attention, Yukiteru took the opportunity to give her a goodnight kiss and left satisfied with Shizuka's blushing face.

Back in their room for the night, Ye Shan and the others were already there. Without saying where they'd been, Yuki nodded to them, took out a set of clothes, and went out to take a shower.

When they returned, everyone, exhausted from a long day, was ready to go to sleep.

There are 5 boys. Totsuka Saika, Hikigaya Hachiman, and Yukiteru are in one row, while Hayama Hayato and Tobe Sho are in another row.

Yukiteru was sitting by the window. Before closing his eyes, he looked at Hachiman on his right and then at Totsuka Saika on the other side, who was facing Hachiman. He thought to himself that Hachiman must have a hard time falling asleep.

By the way, should we tell Yui Hama to be wary of Totsuka Saika?

With this thought in mind, Xuehui quickly fell asleep.

Almost an hour passed, and even Hikigaya, who had initially been unable to fall asleep in front of Totsuka Saika, had now drifted off to sleep. Apart from the faint breathing sounds and the occasional chirping of insects outside the window, the room was completely quiet.

"Hissing..."

Suddenly, accompanied by a slight noise at the window, a slender object scurried in through the open window and swam to the sleeping Xuehui.

Seemingly sensing something, Xuehui slowly opened his eyes and saw a small snake that was pure white, constantly flicking its tongue, and staring at him with a pair of scarlet eyes.

"To be honest, if we weren't so close, I would have been scared to death by this situation." Xuehui sat up quietly with a face full of doubt as she muttered to herself.

After putting on her pants and coat, Xuehui let the little creature crawl into her sleeve and wrap itself around her hand, and then walked lightly toward the door.

Hearing the sound of the door opening and closing, Hachiman, who hadn't been sleeping very soundly, slowly opened his eyes.

Looking at Yukiteru, who had disappeared to the side, Hikigaya yawned, turned over, and went back to sleep.

"Getting up at night is not a good habit..."

Stepping out of the cabin, Yukiteru followed the snake's guidance and walked for more than ten minutes before finally seeing Saeko Busujima and Yomi Isayama waiting there.

"Actually, you can contact me by phone. If this happens a few more times, I'll definitely have a nervous breakdown." As she spoke, Xuehui nodded the little head that was still wrapped around her hand, letting it return to its owner's side.

“Some things are best left unsaid, and you did a great job, didn’t you?” Saeko Busujima said with a smile, as she let the little white snake slip back into the sleeve of her kimono. “Well then, let’s get down to business.”

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Chapter 33 The Knife, Such a Long Knife

Looking at the expressions of the two people in front of him, Xuehui knew that they wouldn't have come to find him at this time unless it was something important.

"Xuehui-kun, do you still remember those mice from back then?"

"Rat?" He remembered what Saeko Busujima had said, and asked with a grim expression, "Has something else happened again?"

"That's right. It's the same batch as last time, all done by the Yokai Group from Shikoku. And this time, they're very likely to come to Tokyo to cause trouble."

As they were talking, an Onmyoji approached and said, "Lord Busujima, news has come from Tokyo. A procession of yokai appeared at night and has already clashed with the Nura Clan."

Yokai of Shikoku...Nura Clan...

Emmm~ Yukiteru finally realized what he hadn't remembered when he first heard the surname Hanakain.