Let's do it again, Yukino.

Even though Haruhi trusts Hikigaya's character, he can't be sure about the mindset of that little girl with the tiger teeth.

This is such a headache...

"Young man Chunri, calm down a bit, customers are starting to come in."

Manager Xin's voice came again, and more and more people gradually appeared in the entrance hall.

Welcome!

Springtime temporarily put aside her troublesome thoughts, pushed up her glasses, and quickly walked to the entrance.

……

…………

the other side,

Inside the shopping mall,

The crowd surged,

Yukino wore a light, cream-colored, three-quarter-length cardigan and a neat, flowing dress with a ribbon tied below her chest, giving her an impression of being even more delicate than when she was in the Service Club. As the girl walked, the sandals on her bare feet made a cool and quiet sound.

She and Hachiman were strolling around the mall.

As for Komachi Hikigaya, she had been separated from the two of them an hour ago.

However, Yukino didn't pay too much attention to these things.

Based on her distant memories, she chose a beautiful dress as a birthday gift for Yui next week.

They continued browsing the mall with a clear purpose in mind.

The girl wandered among the shelves, seemingly searching for something.

"Hachiman, may I ask you a question?"

Suddenly, Xiaoxue couldn't help but ask a question to Hachiman Hikigaya, who was bending over behind her.

"What's the problem?"

Hachiman was carrying an exquisitely packaged bag, his dead fish eyes darting around, seemingly examining something.

Xiaoxue's face was filled with an unnatural shyness, and her voice became somewhat stammering.

"Um... um... if I'm going to meet an elder, what kind of gift would be appropriate for someone like me?"

Her sweet voice had lost its usual coolness and gained a touch of gentleness.

Looking at Yukino Yukinoshita in this state, Hachiman scratched his head in distress, looking completely bewildered.

Could it be that Yukinoshita, the department head, really has a crush on me?

Am I really going to invite her over for a visit later?

Isn't it a bit too fast?

Hachiman Hikigaya, who is experiencing a kind of existential illusion, is also struggling with his own dilemma.

……

If she could, Yukino Yukinoshita would also be unwilling to discuss this issue with her male best friend, Hachiman.

She would much rather have Yui, who was also a young girl, standing beside her.

After all, she had only learned from Haruhi yesterday that his mother would be coming to his apartment today.

In both her past and present lives, she had never met Chunri's mother.

Occasionally, he would only learn from that idiot's chat that Haruhi's mother's name contained the two characters "Junko".

Therefore, Xiaoxue had long suspected that Chunri's family situation might not be as simple as she originally thought.

What son would directly call his mother by her first name?

She only takes her mother's surname and never talks about her father.

No matter how you look at it, this is just too strange.

……

…………

"It depends on whether it's a man or a woman."

After agonizing over the question for several minutes, Hachiman finally thought it over and answered honestly.

"What's the difference?"

Yukino looked at Hachiman with a serious expression as he imparted his knowledge, nodding as she spoke.

"For women, regardless of age, they generally prefer gifts such as cosmetics and clothes, while older men mostly prefer gifts such as cigarettes, tea and alcohol."

Although Hachiman has rarely visited relatives since birth, he feels that some knowledge is sufficient to rely solely on the internet and books.

Theoretical knowledge is not entirely useless.

"If it's a woman, could you explain in more detail, Hachiman?"

"Excuse me for asking, what is your relationship with that woman?"

"An elder I will respect for a lifetime."

Um, could Yukinoshita be asking about my mother...?

Hachiman is now 50% certain that he might really need to invite Yukino to his home later.

……

"Is she a motherly type of character?"

Hikigaya, who was lost in thought, tentatively asked another question.

"..."

Xiaoxue's sandals slipped back half a step, and a slight blush appeared on her pretty, fair face.

Just as she was hesitating whether to nod.

Inside the shopping mall, a familiar and clear bark interrupted her thoughts.

"Sabre, where are you?"

Accompanying her was a familiar girl's voice.

A figure with tea-colored hair appeared in Xiaoxue's line of sight not far away at just the right moment.

Yukino couldn't help but smile.

The next moment, she decisively shook off the teacher who was about to say something more, and bowed gratefully to the boy.

"Hachiman, you can go back now. Thank you for your suggestion earlier, I'll keep it in mind."

"Eh?"

Watching that aloof and graceful figure running towards Yui Yuigahama,

Hachiman, standing still

Completely bewildered.

Could it be that I've misunderstood something again?

For a time,

The atmosphere was somewhat awkward.

Civilization Exchange Game

The Young Lady's Type-Moon Fanfiction

The medieval world of the Type-Moon was incredibly bright. The church was great and righteous, the kings and nobles were diligent and loved their people, the knights and heroes were full of glory, the medical level was high enough to cure cancer, and everyone lived in peace, happiness and health.

Rome, both sacred and imperial, possessed extremely advanced magical technology. People could use teleportation technology, ships had inexhaustible power sources, and catapults and ballistae could control the error within one meter, something that artillery in the Napoleonic era could not do.

In the biotech-advanced East, genetically modified generals could defeat thousands of enemies single-handedly, and ordinary people experienced faster population growth than in modern times due to high crop yields and comprehensive medical care.

However, from the day that Roman Emperor Nero and Emperor Guangwu of Han exchanged bodies, the divine brilliance of the Type-Moon world began to fade.

Chapter 107 Fireworks and Candied Apples

In the memories of spring,

It is about Junko.

……

Xiaoqing, look, Chunzi, we bought two of your favorite candied apples. How about we each take one?

Candied apples are the star of the show at the food stall!! I'll only have one bite, and you can have the rest.

Not eating? Then Junko will have to enjoy these two all by herself. They're so delicious, don't you really want to try some more?

Want one? They're sweet.

……

Hmm, the festival fireworks? Sorry, Xia Qing, you should go by yourself. We probably won't be home until later.

I'm sorry, Xiao Qing.

The woman scratched her head, revealing the silly, carefree smile that she often gave Xiaoxue in the spring.

Springtime's appearance might resemble her father's more.

However, his personality is a better match for Junko's.

At least from the beginning until now, they have never shown any vulnerable or tearful side.

……

Sometimes, I've thought about it in spring too.

If Junko had fallen in love with an ordinary person...