Zongman: The Qilin Child of Xuanyuan Family

"Celebrating our meeting."

Compared to the reserved girls, the friendship between the boys was much more obvious, and many male classmates came to clink glasses with Hikigaya Hachiman.

Since Xuanyuan Ning did not explicitly say that he paid for the drinks, the classmates all blamed Hikigaya Hachiman for paying for the drinks.

Hikigaya Hachiman, his heart agitated, forced an ugly smile.

He hasn't chatted with his classmates at school for a long time, and he seems to have lost his ability to laugh.

"Why are you smiling so ugly? Of course we should have fun at the party."

Xuanyuan Ning, who was in the back position, joked with Hikigaya Hachiman and pushed him forward a little.

Hikigaya Hachiman, who was originally standing against the wall, seemed to have entered another circle.

There was no cold reception as I had imagined, nor was there any self-conceit as I remembered. Everyone started chatting casually.

"Mei, aren't you going?"

After clinking drinks with Kato Megumi who had been staying beside him, Xuanyuan Ning looked at the small group of girls beside him and said.

Noticing that Xuanyuan Ning was looking at them, a small group of girls including Miura Yumiko waved to Xuanyuan Ning.

Xuanyuan Ning waved back, raised his drink and toasted to the person across from him.

"No need, it's quite comfortable staying with Xuanyuan." Kato Megumi said calmly as she looked at the group of girls opposite.

Anyway, even if I join in, they will forget me after a while, so there is no need to join in.

The sweet and sour taste of lime filled her mouth, and Kato Megumi found that she unexpectedly liked this taste that she had never tried before.

I put it in the potato chip bag and grabbed it, but I didn't catch it.

【I’m done eating...】

"Xuanyuan, I've finished my potato chips. Do you have any more?"

"You're a fan of the original flavor, right? I'll find you some."

"Could Xuanyuan please get me a pack of lemon flavor."

"It seems that Hui has also become a lime party." Xuanyuan Ning said with a smile as he took out a bag of lime-flavored potato chips and handed it to Kato Hui.

Without refutation, Kato Megumi tore open the potato chip package, took out the chips and put them in her mouth.

"So lively?"

A sudden voice sounded beside Xuanyuan Ning, and Shizuka Hiratsuka, with her hands in the pockets of her white coat, had come to Xuanyuan Ning's side without her knowing.

Recess is a time for students to relax, and Shizuka Hiratsuka didn't say anything about it. She was more pleased that these children were so energetic.

"Hiratsuka-sensei, would you like some?"

Xuanyuan Ning pointed the mouth of the potato chips in his hand at Hiratsuka Shizuka, raised his eyebrows and signaled Hiratsuka Shizuka to grab them herself.

"You little brat, you gave Kato a packet and even asked him what his taste was. You gave the teacher the leftovers, right?"

Shizuka Hiratsuka was speechless about Xuanyuan Ning's double standards.

"Hiratsuka-sensei."

Kato Megumi handed the potato chips she had just torn open and not eaten much to Hiratsuka Shizuka.

"That's not necessary, Kato-kun."

Without taking the potato chips handed to her by Kato Megumi, Shizuka Hiratsuka sat directly in Xuanyuan Ning's seat, took out a few bags of potato chips from the table and started eating them by herself.

Being polite to Xuanyuan Ning? Not happening.

The time between classes is always short, and the ringing of the bell reminds students that it is time to go to class.

Hiratsuka Shizuka, who was sitting in Xuanyuan Ning's seat, stood up and walked towards the podium, and did not forget to take the uneaten potato chips with her when she left.

Finally, Hikigaya Hachiman returned to his seat, and his enthusiasm gradually faded. He reached out to take out the remaining money in his pocket and return it to Xuanyuan Ning.

"Hikigaya, I told you, that's your errand fee." Xuanyuan Ning said lightly while holding down Hikigaya Hachiman with one hand.

Seeing Xuanyuan Ning like this, Hikigaya Hachiman did not force it. He put his hands back on the table and began to attend the class with peace of mind.

Ringing——

School ends early in Neon. After school, most of the students are packing their bags and preparing to go to their clubs while discussing the fun things that happened today. Hikigaya Hachiman has never been a member of them.

But today is different,

"Hikigaya, thanks for today."

"See you tomorrow, Hikigaya-san."

When the classmates said goodbye to their friends, they did not forget to say hello to Hikigaya Hachiman.

Everything is so natural.

"Well, see you tomorrow."

Hikigaya Hachiman sat stupidly in his seat, saying goodbye to his classmates one by one.

"Hikigaya..."

"Well, Xuanyuan Ning, see you tomorrow."

"Are you fucking crazy? I was telling you that if you don't go to the club you'll be late." Xuanyuan Ning was speechless.

The club also has time, and you will be scolded by the club president if you are late.

Hikigaya Hachiman is such a silly kid. Not all the classmates in the class have joined the club, but he has to wait until everyone says goodbye before leaving, right?

"Huh? Shit, I'm going to be late. I'm leaving now."

After glancing at the time, Hikigaya Hachiman cursed in front of Xuanyuan Ning, picked up his shoulder bag and rushed towards the service club.

"This is youth."

Looking at Hikigaya Hachiman's rapidly disappearing figure, Xuanyuan Ning packed up his things slowly and sighed.

What does it mean to be late? It means you will definitely be late.

Did Xuanyuan Ning really not notice the time? No, he did it on purpose.

When traveling on this road called youth, you will always be scolded, as long as you are not scolded.

As for why Hikigaya Hachiman was scolded, don't worry about it.

Chapter 21 Biscuits and Noodles

The door of the Service Club was opened, and Hikigaya Hachiman, panting, supported the door with one hand, looking at Yukinoshita Yukino with some apology.

"Sorry, I'm late."

"It's okay, I thought you wouldn't come."

There was no reproach as Hikigaya Hachiman had expected. Yukinoshita Yukino didn't even raise her head, but turned a page of the book in her hand and spoke calmly.

Although Shizuka Hiratsuka made a bet for the two of them, Yukinoshita Yukino and Hikigaya Hachiman were still strangers who had just met, and their personalities were very awkward.

After Hiratsuka Shizuka left, the two didn't say another word. Yukinoshita Yukino even thought that Hikigaya Hachiman would not come today.

"Heh...why wouldn't you come?"

Hikigaya Hachiman sat down on the chair he had brought yesterday and replied with a forced smile.

He wanted to imitate Xuanyuan Ning and say something very cool, and then refuse to join the club.

But Hiratsuka Shizuka's iron fist is not to be trifled with. Xuanyuan Ning can withstand it and even fight back, but he can't.

Hikigaya Hachiman took out a book from the bag at his feet and began to read. There was still no communication between the two.

"Um...Yukinoshita-san, could you ask me the same question from yesterday again?"

As if he had thought of something, Hikigaya Hachiman scratched his head and asked Yukinoshita Yukino embarrassedly.

The Hikigaya Hachiman of today is not the same Hikigaya Hachiman of yesterday.

He has friends now! He's even talking to people of the opposite sex!

He! Evolved!

"I reject."

It didn't go as Hikigaya Hachiman wished, and Yukinoshita Yukino refused without a second thought.

The atmosphere fell silent again.

knock --

There was a knock on the door of the service department.

"Please come in."

Putting down the book in her hand, Yukinoshita Yukino raised her head and looked towards the door.

"excuse me."

The classroom door opened a crack, and Yuigahama Yui, with her light pink bun that made her Sobu High School uniform bulge out, walked into the service club from outside.

Yuigahama Yui politely closed the door and explained her purpose.

"Hiratsuka-sensei recommended me here."

As soon as he turned around, he saw Hikigaya Hachiman sitting in the middle of the classroom. He was startled and pointed at Hikigaya Hachiman: "Why is Hachiman here?"

"Uh...I'm a member here."

“Also please don’t call me Ah Qi, it makes me feel disgusting…”

Hikigaya Hachiman felt a little embarrassed. He didn't expect that the first person he would greet after arriving at the Service Club would be his classmate.

Although he didn't know the name of the girl in front of him, Hikigaya Hachiman did see her standing in the small group that Miura Yumiko was in during the class gathering just now.

"Eh? Is that so..."

Yuigahama Yui couldn't help but feel depressed when she heard Hikigaya Hachiman say that it was disgusting that she called him Aki.

"You are Yuigahama Yui from Class F, second year. Please take a seat."

Unlike Hikigaya Hachiman, Yukinoshita Yukino pulled out a clean stool, placed it opposite her table, and invited Yuigahama Yui to sit over.

Why didn’t I receive this kind of treatment when I first came here?

Seeing this, Hikigaya Hachiman couldn't help but complain.

"Thank you!"

Sitting on the stool that Yukinoshita Yukino prepared for her, Yuigahama Yui poked her fingers together and said her commission a little embarrassedly.

"Well...I want to make handmade cookies for someone as a thank you."

"But I'm clumsy and can't do it. Mr. Hiratsuka said there's a club here that can make other people's wishes come true."

"I'm coming."

Yuigahama Yui circled her fingers around the hair hanging by her ears and spoke shyly.

"It's not about fulfilling other people's wishes. The Ministry believes in teaching a man to fish rather than giving him a fish."

"We'll teach you how to make handmade cookies, Yuigahama Yui-san. Is that okay?"

After pointing out the mistakes in Yuigahama Yui's vocabulary, Yukinoshita Yukino first discussed with her how to teach her to fish next.

"Uh-huh!"

Yuigahama Yui had no objection, as this was what she wanted.

The reason she came to the Service Club was because she wanted to make cookies by herself, and the solution that Yukinoshita Yukino gave her really touched her heart.

"We accept your commission."

"Let's go to the kitchen now."

After the negotiation, Yukinoshita Yukino put the book back on the desk.

knock --

Before Yukinoshita Yukino could stand up, someone knocked on the service club door again.

"Please come in."