Crossover anime, Hachiman's childhood friend's growth diary

Nishimiya Yaeko crossed her arms, looking somewhat resistant to Hikigaya's private approach to her.

However, Hachiman knew in his heart that although the other party seemed very cold, he was actually a reasonable person. After a moment of preparation, he spoke:

"To be frank, could you please reconsider the matter of transferring Nishimiya-kun to another school?"

"You really do know."

Nishimiya Yaeko sighed, but didn't show too much surprise.

In her view, a perceptive boy like Hikigaya would be able to notice the unusual behavior of her daughter during this period, not to mention that he was the first to suggest that Nishimiya Shoko transfer schools.

However, it is precisely because of this that Yaeko Nishimiya cannot understand why Hikigaya is still trying to stop her now.

“I don’t understand, Hikigaya. If I’m not mistaken, you should have supported Shoko’s transfer back then.” Nishimiya Yaeko’s tone was somewhat helpless. “Besides, a smart child like you should have already realized that this school is not suitable for Shoko.”

“You’re right. Compared to Haneoka, those special schools might offer Nishimiya Shoko a more relaxed environment.”

Hachiman said calmly.

The impact of bullying is temporary. As time goes by, there will be another idiot like Ishida Shoya in the school.

Even if no one bullies Nishimiya Shoko anymore, the isolation and exclusion cannot be eliminated.

The students in Class 3-A were lukewarm towards Nishimiya Shoko, while the other students who were unaware of the truth regarded her as a potential monster.

"If that's the case, then why...?"

Yaeko Nishimiya originally intended to use this opportunity to completely refute Hikigaya's judgment, but unexpectedly, the other party spoke first:

"Has Nishimiya done anything that you find strange lately?"

“Strange behavior?” After recalling for a moment, Yaeko Nishimiya shook her head. “Nothing has changed. Everything is the same as before. That child is still all alone, except for you and that girl named Nijiki Nichika.”

"Really..."

Suddenly, a blue-haired girl popped into Hikigaya's mind... Yamada, it seems you haven't gained Nishimiya's approval yet. Keep up the good work.

Getting back to the main point, from a certain perspective, Yaeko Nishimiya's judgment was not wrong. In the class, Shoko Nishimiya only interacted with Tomo Ijichi, and the others were not even close acquaintances.

But in Hikigaya's view, compared to the start of the school year, the relationship that Nishimiya Shoko has established with others at this moment, though fragile, is not hypocritical.

He relayed Nishimiya Shoko's efforts to connect with her classmates at school to Nishimiya Yaeko, but the other party's serious expression did not ease at all. "Hachigaya, the reason Shoko is able to live so easily right now is only because those who have ill intentions towards Shoko do not dare to make a move yet."

It was clear that Yaeko Nishimiya was imagining the worst possible situation her daughter would face in class.

"Yes, I don't deny that some people have such thoughts, but in fact, some students have gradually developed feelings for Nishimiya."

"Goodwill? Those actions were just people sympathizing with Shoko because she's different from others." At this point, Yaeko Nishimiya's tone became somewhat sad. "Hikiya, you should know better than anyone else that that child simply doesn't have the ability to get along with ordinary people."

"Feel sorry..."

Even Hachiman couldn't refute the above conclusion without harming the other party at all.

Nishimiya Shoko is not the kind of clever child; in interpersonal relationships, she only knows the simple approach of "treating others with sincerity."

In reality, what you get in return for sincerity is often not something good, and you might even be deceived.

The case of Shoya Ishida is the best evidence.

but.

Considering Nishimiya Shoko's age, she has made a lot of progress this semester, but that is not enough to prove that the girl can continue to survive well in this environment.

Hikigaya could deeply understand Nishimiya Yaeko's worries about her daughter, after all, even his parents would occasionally ask if he had made any friends at school.

"Perhaps, as you said, Nishimiya-san has not yet acquired such an ability."

"In that case, let's end this matter here."

"...That won't work."

Perhaps her patience had run out, Nishimiya Yaeko glared at him, but Hikigaya's aura did not diminish in the slightest.

"This is also for Nishimiya's sake."

"For Shoko's sake?" Yaeko Nishimiya retorted. "If you really cared about her, you shouldn't have kept her in such a dangerous place until she's fully grown up."

If there were a progress bar, Nishimiya Shoko's social skills would only be 1, while a normal person would be 5. Although it's only a difference of 4 points, it's actually several times greater.

Therefore, Yaeko Nishimiya's judgment of her daughter was undoubtedly very correct.

But Hachiman knew better than anyone that if he kept running away, he would end up with nothing, and the proof of that was himself.

182 The Three-Year Agreement

Amidst repeated betrayals and ridicule, Hachiman gradually closed himself off from middle school until his third year, when he completed his glorious evolution.

There is no more important role in the world than the lone wolf, but precisely because he is so meaningful, one is enough.

Therefore, Hikigaya had to refute Nishimiya Yaeko's point of view here, because he didn't want Nishimiya Shoko to become like him in the future, someone who only knew how to belittle others in his heart.

"Actually, since you sent Nishimiya to this school, it means that your starting point was probably to train Nishimiya's abilities and prevent others from looking at her strangely, right?"

Hikigaya calmly analyzed that, for a single mother like Nishimiya Yaeko with a strong sense of self-respect, her biggest worry was undoubtedly that her child would be looked down upon by others.

That's why she stubbornly sent Nishimiya Shoko, who had already been injured once, to a regular elementary school.

Otherwise, after the first incident, Nishimiya Shoko would have been sent to a special support school.

Having figured this out, Hachiman's direction became crystal clear. He rallied his spirits and launched an attack on his opponent's weaknesses:

"Since that was your initial plan, why not continue trying or give it a shot now?"

Upon hearing this, Yaeko Nishimiya looked away in self-reproach:

"It was because of my wrong judgment that Shoko was so badly hurt, so let that child grow up in a more relaxed environment from now on."

"Harm? Indeed, but Nishimiya has also grown accordingly."

"Don't you think it's a bit too cruel as a price to pay for growing up?"

right here!

Upon hearing this, Hachiman slightly curled the corners of his lips and uttered the words he had already conceived in his mind:

"Therefore, as the party that suggested that Nishimiya stay, I will also bear the corresponding responsibility."

"you?"

Nishimiya Yaeko immediately narrowed her eyes.

"Do you know what that means? You're just a nine-year-old child. To say you're taking on responsibility is just overestimating yourself."

"You're right."

Being rejected so bluntly, even Hachiman couldn't help but feel hurt. He took a deep breath to ease the shame in his heart.

"That's how it is..."

Just as Nishimiya Yaeko thought the matter was over and turned to leave, Hachiman spoke again:

"So, instead of me, please trust your own daughter, okay?"

"I already said, that child doesn't have that ability."

Ignoring Yaeko Nishimiya's objections, Hikigaya pulled out the address book from behind his back, which contained many students' true opinions about Nishimiya Shoko.

"Auntie, could you please take a look at this?"

"this is?"

Yaeko Nishimiya flipped through her contact list, which contained the culmination of Shoko Nishimiya's hard work throughout the semester.

"Is the person they're talking about really Shoko?"

"Who knows."

As soon as he finished speaking, Hachiman felt a murderous gaze and quickly changed his words:

"Yes, I saw it written by the students in my class with my own eyes, there's no doubt about that."

"so..."

Yaeko Nishimiya looked towards the other side of the corridor, where Shoko Nishimiya was sitting quietly. When she saw her mother's gaze, she smiled and waved cutely.

"Now that you mention it, that child is indeed much more cheerful than before."

"so..."

“Actually, even now I still don’t think that child can socialize normally.” Yaeko Nishimiya sighed. “But how should I put it, seeing how hard this child is trying, I also want to do something.”

"Hachigaya, I'll take care of the application. I hope you can take good care of Shoko for the next three years."

"I will try my best."

Although Hachiman wanted to say something cool like "Leave it to me," he realized once again that he was indeed the kind of useless guy.

Nishimiya Yaeko walked back to her daughter's side, whispered something to her, and then took a large pile of documents to another office.

"call."

Once everything had settled down, Hikigaya headed towards the direction where Nishimiya Shoko was.

"Nishimiya-kun, is now a convenient time?"

"Ugh?"

The girl looked into the distance, seemingly wondering why her mother had suddenly left. Wasn't she supposed to be transferring schools?

Overwhelmed by guilt, Nishimiya Shoko felt she couldn't look Hachiman in the eye and could only reply with her head down:

"Ah."

Hikigaya hesitated for a moment, then sat down in a seat a meter away from Nishimiya Shoko, and then adjusted his posture, straightening his body for the first time in a long time.

"I've already heard about the transfer."

"Ugh?"

"When did you find out?"

"Sorry, I already knew that a long time ago."

Hikigaya frankly expressed in sign language that he had known about Nishimiya Shoko's transfer a long time ago. Upon hearing this news, Nishimiya Shoko showed a somewhat wavering expression, but then hid these emotions.

"It's a real shame that we have to part ways with Hachiman from now on. Please take good care of Nijika."

"Sorry, I can't do that."

Hachiman shook his head seriously.

"We need you to take charge of Ijichi-kun's situation."

Katsuko paused for a moment, then raised the corners of her mouth with a touch of sadness:

But I'm leaving soon.

"I've already coordinated with the school and your mother about the transfer, but it's been temporarily delayed due to special circumstances."

Because all the expressions were too complex, Hikigaya started explaining them to the other person halfway through.

After listening, Nishimiya Shoko did not show any corresponding happiness or other emotions, but quietly stared at Hachiman.

"No one would want someone like me to go back."

“No.” He took out the address book from behind his back and solemnly handed it to Nishimiya Shoko. “Everyone has seen Nishimiya’s hard work, so please stop belittling yourself.”

"This is..."

Like Yaeko Nishimiya, Shoko Nishimiya was also shocked when she saw the contents of the contact list.

"Well, all in all, this was a decision I made without considering your opinion, so if you want to blame me, I can accept it completely."

Hikigaya lowered his head somewhat embarrassedly. Although he felt that Nishimiya Shoko wanted to stay here, the problem was that he didn't have mind-reading abilities, and he wasn't confident that he could guess what Nishimiya Shoko was thinking.

"no..."

The voice coming from ahead trembled slightly. Just as Hachiman looked up to check the situation, a figure rushed up and hugged him tightly.

"Hachiman, thank you!"

183 Transfer Mishap

Once Nishimiya Shoko had wiped away her tears and regained her composure, Hikigaya led her toward the classroom.