The Hikigaya couple's youthful love story is definitely not a problem.

Just kidding.

She deliberately turned her face away, pretending to be unhappy, but inside she was panicking.

Long ago, when Hachiman and Yui confirmed their relationship, Komachi suddenly realized that her brother was no longer just hers. The deep sibling affection they once shared had been taken away by another person and transformed into love.

After the two were finally separated and Komachi could monopolize all the attention, Iroha, unwilling to be left out, jumped out again.

Fortunately, Komachi was not able to divide Hachiman's feelings as much as Yui had, so Komachi was finally able to regain all the care from her brother. What Komachi was afraid of was that if Rumi and Hachiman fell in love, she would be intentionally or unintentionally ignored and experience that loneliness of being alone again.

But surely she wouldn't go to the US? Frowning, Komachi thought to herself. Yui was a very gentle person back then, but Komachi inevitably felt neglected in her daily life.

Even though he personally taught and guided his son to this point, there are still many fathers and sons who stab each other in the back, let alone two people who can't even be considered teacher and student.

With her delicate teeth gently biting her cherry lips, Komachi had already made up her mind.

If Rumi can truly enter the depths of her brother's heart and leave her own mark, then it's not unacceptable for Komachi to endure it for the sake of her brother's happiness.

Komachi glanced at Hachiman with a hint of resentment. If he weren't so troublesome, Komachi wouldn't have had to suffer that unpleasant feeling time and time again. She secretly made up her mind that no matter what, Hachiman would definitely make up for the price Komachi paid. However, Komachi hadn't yet figured out how to make Hachiman compensate her.

However, before Komachi could figure out how to ask for compensation, she still wanted to continue with her plans for the day.

Since there was no way to shorten the distance between Hachiman and Rumi by rowing, the final plan, which was only used as a last resort, had to be used.

"Are you sure you'll be alright, Rumei?" Komachi asked her current target with great concern, lowering her voice.

I should be fine... but even if something does happen, I won't be working much anymore. At most, I'll just take a break for a while, and that's a price I can accept.

Although her face was still pale, Rumi's face was full of determination. At this moment, the girl was like a suicide squad member who had been selected, cheering herself on while feeling flustered.

Well then, we'll proceed as planned. However, I don't know exactly when it will happen, so you'll have to pay close attention and try to achieve the best results with the least possible cost.

Just as they had practiced before, Komachi used her body to block Hachiman's view, and then moved very carefully.

I don't want to see you living in Kuaiquan at Zongwu High School; the price would be too high.

With a silent sigh, Komachi wondered how her brother would react after learning of their scheme, but at that moment, she genuinely disliked herself.

Under the guise of doing what's best for family, they recklessly engage in irrational acts, completely disregarding whether such actions violate normal social interactions, all for the sake of the final result.

Xiao Ding didn't know how to judge this behavior, but she did know that her brother's life should not be interfered with by her.

Moreover, Kodama wasn't entirely acting for Hachiman's sake; she was also selfish.

Rather than having someone appear out of nowhere and steal Hachiman's attention, Komachi would rather choose someone she knows well, or at least someone she understands.

After all, although her brother's concern for her would also decrease in the latter case, the feeling of resentment would definitely be less.

It's alright. Everything comes at a price. For me, a short period of pain is nothing. Losing Hachiman is the bigger price to pay.

Her dark eyes were fixed on the man not far away. Every time she saw his figure, Rumi always felt a warmth in her heart.

If there is a bright future, Rumi really hopes that she can wear a gorgeous wedding dress and say thank you to Hachiman in front of countless people.

This is to express gratitude to Hachiman for appearing at just the right time and saving the heart of a lost person without any cost.

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Chapter 32

As Liu Mei shed tears of pain, she was still wondering how things had come to this.

The drills went incredibly smoothly initially, but now an extremely awkward situation has arisen.

The tears welled up in his eyes and flowed down without even a moment's hesitation.

If it's just a minor ankle sprain as estimated, Rumi can easily bear it and alleviate the pain by receiving sweet care and attention from Hachiman.

Whether it was Rumi or Komachi, both of them instinctively overlooked one point: even a pre-rehearsed play can have all sorts of unexpected events.

Not to mention real life.

When they were practicing faking falls, they were all prepared and knew exactly when they would fall.

But after the clogs were tampered with, Liu Mei had no way of knowing when she would fall.

Therefore, when Hachiman asked her again if her seasickness symptoms had eased, Rumi naturally turned around happily, wanting to look into her beloved's eyes to answer.

However, after the angle of force changed, the battered wooden clogs finally gave way and, under Rumi's lotus feet, became a ghost beneath her skirt.

However, unlike some men who were willing, the wooden clogs seemed to be deliberately making things difficult for Rumi, who had shortened her lifespan. The clogs used their last bit of strength to push Rumi.

If an ordinary person suddenly loses their balance, and there happens to be a point of leverage nearby, their first reaction will definitely be to reach out and pull themselves up, hoping to readjust their body.

Rumi's delicate hand stretched out slightly, which caused some trouble for Hachiman.

Caught completely off guard by such a tremendous force, Hachiman couldn't withstand it. He and Rumi flew through the air in a fairly perfect arc, resulting in the scene where Hachiman was lying on Rumi's delicate chest.

However, while most people might think this is a good treatment, Hachiman, whose nose was aching as if it were about to break, knew that hidden beneath the woman's delicate flesh was still a hard sternum.

At this moment, Rumi and Hachiman could probably be considered to understand each other's hearts. Hachiman's nose was sore and painful, and he even felt like his brain was about to cut off his senses. He immediately burst into tears. The nose is indeed one of the more vulnerable places on a person.

Even just the pressure of Hachiman's own weight was enough to make him understand what the pain of the human world truly is.

Of course, studying in the US wasn't easy either. Leaving aside the sprained ankle, the impact to the sternum alone would take half a day to recover.

Even someone as resolute as Hachiman, who had just returned from America, had to resort to drinking and shedding tears to vent his pain.

Only by deliberately stepping back a few steps, wanting to give Rumi and Hachiman some private space, was Xiao Shi able to escape unscathed in this joint operation.

Blinking her beautiful starry eyes, Komachi was completely bewildered, since the result she had envisioned was merely to get Hachiman to show concern for the injured Rumi.

Seeing Hachiman burying his face in Rumi's chest, Komachi couldn't help but shout with joy to express her happiness.

Unfortunately, Hachiman, one of the parties involved, wasn't in such a good mood.

He had been treated like this by girls before, and back then Hachiman was indeed very happy and joyful, after all, he experienced the wonderful touch of the softest skin on his face.

Normally, Hachiman might have taken this opportunity to savor Rumi's hidden fragrance, but today, when Hachiman looked up, two streams of blood flowed from his nose, staining the woman's kimono red.

Liu Mei curled up pitifully, instinctively reaching one hand to her sternum to try and relieve her pain by massaging it. However, her face was pale and covered in cold sweat. After touching a little liquid, she looked at her chest with great confusion.

Before she could notice her beloved's condition, Rumei took a closer look and saw the fresh bloodstains.

Rumi, who had always maintained a calm demeanor, was immediately stunned. Although she did not believe that she could be injured from just being bumped, she still lifted her shirt to take a peek because of the intense pain in her chest.

When Liu Mei saw that the two adorable little rabbits, who were still talking, were safe and sound in their warm home, the girl finally felt relieved.

However, in an instant, Liu Mei thought of another possibility.

Ignoring the pain in her chest and ankles, and her naked, muddy feet, she stood up while rubbing her sternum.

Hachiman...are you alright? Although the sensation underfoot was indeed disgusting, that wasn't what Rumi was worried about right now.

According to Rumi, the most intimate moment between her and Hachiman was the bleeding on their wedding night.

Therefore, when Hachiman's blood stained a small patch of her chest, the girl somehow had a strange illusion, as if Hachiman had already surrendered his chastity.

I'm fine, just a little nosebleed. It's good for young people to lose some blood to promote metabolism.

But... isn't your problem a bit too big? Hachiman felt a little sorry for Rumi. Unaware of the situation, he thought that Rumi was indeed having a bad day, which was why her wooden clogs broke.

My ankle looks like it's sprained, and then here.

It felt like I'd been hit with a chisel.

Two slender fingers pressed against the spot where Hachiman had just attacked her face. As Rumi gasped, she also felt a pang of longing for the moment Hachiman had buried his face in her chest.

If possible, Rumi really wants Hachiman to stay like this forever, so that she can fully experience the feeling of having her lover.

It's nothing.

Feeling short of breath? Remembering the soft warmth against his cheek and the fragrance that went straight into his nostrils, Hachiman realized that the little boy he once was had truly grown up.

No, it just hurts a little. I think there will be a bruise on my sternum tonight.

Rumi looked at Hachiman with a resentful expression. She had clearly been taken advantage of, but in the end, she couldn't blame him. After all, the responsibility for this matter ultimately lay with her, not Hachiman.

cough.

I think I'll have to see a doctor tonight, otherwise, if my nasal bone is fractured, it could be quite serious.

Hachiman's gaze wandered, and he really didn't want to look at the sorrowful look in Rumi's delicate eyes, which held a hint of love.

Hachiman.

Could you carry me on your back later?

My ankle seems to be starting to swell.

Her toes barely touched the ground, and even her pristine white toenails were stained with tiny specks of dirt. Rumi was barely able to support herself by leaning on her other shoe, which was clad in wooden clogs.

Why can't he hug her? I don't know why, even though hugging is a sign of a better relationship, Hachiman would rather hug Rumi than carry her on his back.

not good.

Hachiman's hands were anything but still moving; they kept moving around when they were on the other person's waist and legs.

With her nose wrinkled like a little tiger, Rumi looked as if she was about to bite Hachiman.

I'm not a machine. I don't have to move at all when I'm holding someone. Besides, the road was so difficult to walk on at that time. I was already struggling by myself, let alone holding a girl in my arms.

You should thank me for being able to adjust the balance of both of them at the same time with just a flick of your finger.

Hachiman was still trying to justify himself. He had finally escaped the clutches of that title, and he didn't want to be labeled a pervert again so soon. Had Hachiman always taken advantage of girls in such a blatant way before? Rumi asked Komachi in a questioning tone. She felt that it was better for Hachiman to only play those tricks on her, since she was someone who got jealous very easily.

No, my brother is the kind of person who has the desire but not the courage to act on it.

Well.

It's less about lacking courage and more about being a coward.

Before, when I washed and rubbed Komachi's back, my brother wouldn't dare touch any other part of her body. Even the other day, when I slept with him to take care of him, my pajamas were always perfectly flat every morning when I opened them.

At most, sometimes, my brother likes to cling to me like a little kid.

With a smile, Komachi could talk about anything related to Hachiman in great detail whenever asked.

After nodding and indicating that she understood, Rumi stopped staring intently in Hachiman's direction.

Suddenly she became gentle and reserved. Rumi kept her head down and didn't say anything. The way the girl stared intently at her toes made her seem like a wife waiting for her husband to consummate their marriage on their wedding night.

With a helpless sigh, Hachiman could easily understand that this was the chilling wind that had been carried over from his time in America.

Silently squatting down, Hachiman took out a wet wipe he always kept on hand from his pocket and began to carefully clean the marks on Rumi's feet.

Needless to say, the toes, which were covered in mud, looked as if they had been washed for a long time. Even the most easily overlooked areas, like the spaces between the toenails, looked as if they had been washed for a long time.