Crossover anime, and you call this a slice-of-life story?

"call……"

Seeing the scene return to normal, the frightened high school girls breathed a sigh of relief.

After a lecture, the teachers began to announce the upcoming arrangements.

The first activity on the first day was orienteering.

Orienteering, by its very nature, is not about setting up a designated location and running at full speed, but rather a recreational and fun off-road activity.

A small group of people wandered through the mountains, found the marked points on the map, answered the riddles at the marked points, and determined the team with the shortest time and the highest accuracy.

After introducing the game rules, the teachers guided the elementary school students to notice Shangguan Yun and his group.

"Finally, let me introduce the brothers and sisters who came to help you. First of all, let me say hello and ask for your kind attention."

Please take good care of me.

The elementary school students answered in unison with clear voices, while curious eyes turned towards them.

Most of the attention was focused on Shangguan Yun. Although they were just elementary school students, they still liked to look at good-looking older brothers, and even some pretty older sisters were subconsciously ignored by them.

Shangguan Yun made no move. Although he could have greeted them warmly to win their favor, he was too lazy to do so.

Hayato Hayama, who had originally planned to build a good relationship with the elementary school students, saw that Shangguan Yun, whom the students were expecting, did not make a move, so he took the initiative to step forward.

Chapter 195 Komachi Hikigaya: The Useless Older Brother Who Just Does Nothing But Lives Off the Market

"We'll be helping you out for the next three days. Please let us know if anything happens. We hope you can create many wonderful memories at the forest school, and we'd appreciate your continued support."

After a string of nice words, the group of elementary school students shifted their attention from Shangguan Yun to Hayama Hayato, who was beaming with a sunny smile.

As if they had found someone they could rely on, they clapped enthusiastically and even cheered.

"That guy Hayama is really strong. He seems to be very well-suited to this situation."

Hachiman Hikigaya somehow found his way to Shangguan Yun's side, his tone filled with sighs.

Even though I've changed a lot, I still can't bring myself to stand up and mingle with these elementary school students.

"Tch, those annoying social butterflies."

Yu Ishigami pouted, making no attempt to hide his resentment towards those who are popular with the masses.

"Ok?"

Hachiman Hikigaya seemed to sense some kind of spiritual resonance and noticed Yu Ishigami's presence.

"You think so too? These 'normies' are the center of attention the moment they appear. They look like they've paid a lot of money for their looks. Just a casual remark from them can elicit cheers from others. And a lot of pretty girls are confessing their feelings to them. It's infuriating, so enviable... I'm so angry..."

Seeing how well the two hit it off, even though Shangguan Yun knew the other was complaining about someone else, he had a vague feeling that these two were subtly criticizing him.

Yukino Yukinoshita moved her little feet away from Shangguan Yun with disdain. Although she didn't particularly like people like Hayama, she wasn't prejudiced against capable people.

Hayama is the kind of person who seems excellent, but always harbors some unrealistic ideas.

In terms of ability alone, President Shangguan is far superior; even Yukino Yukinoshita feels that her older sister is far inferior to her.

Not to mention, they also possess power that transcends ordinary human understanding.

"elder brother……"

Hikigaya Komachi came up behind Hikigaya Hachiman and gently poked her older brother's lower back with her finger.

"Ah...right, senior, this is my younger sister, Hikigaya Komachi. Komachi, this is the senior I told you about, Shangguan."

Having received a hint from Komachi, Hachiman Hikigaya stopped his emotional exchange with Yu Ishigami and introduced him to Yun Shangguan.

Since returning, Komachi has been constantly talking about wanting to thank her savior, but Hachiman Hikigaya, worried that it would disturb Shangguan Yun, did not agree.

However, now that he has encountered it, he naturally will not stop Komachi.

"Senior Shangguan, hello..."

Hikigaya Komachi had lost her usual liveliness and was so nervous that she could barely speak.

After all, this person was described by his older brother as an incredibly powerful individual, even more so than Superman in movies and TV shows.

She had witnessed Hachiman Hikigaya's kagune firsthand; that inhuman power once made her doubt whether it was really her older brother.

According to his older brother, his strength was nothing compared to Shangguan Yun's; he was not even worth an ant.

Komachi Hikigaya couldn't imagine what kind of power that was.

"Hello, Komachi, may I call you that? It feels a little strange to call you Hachiman."

Contrary to expectations, Shangguan Yun revealed a gentle smile. He has always treated his own people very well.

"Of course, no problem!"

Komachi Hikigaya was slightly excited, but she didn't forget her purpose.

Taking advantage of everyone's attention being drawn to Hayama, Hikigaya Komachi bowed deeply to Shangguan Yun, her tone more earnest than ever before, and said, "I am extremely grateful for what you did for me, brother!"

"Komachi..."

Seeing his younger sister earnestly thank him, Hachiman Hikigaya felt both bittersweet and moved.

It was because he had a younger sister like Komachi that he was able to persevere in the face of the torment of the gecko, unwilling to die just like that.

"Hmm... Hachiman's abilities are outstanding and can help me a lot."

Shangguan Yun did not refuse Hikigaya Komachi's thanks, but also explained the main reason why he valued Hikigaya Hachiman.

"Hehe, I never thought that my good-for-nothing brother, who used to just laze around and do nothing, would be praised one day."

Komachi Hikigaya quickly composed herself, covering her mouth with her little hand and teasing Hachiman Hikigaya, revealing a cute little fang.

"Hey, is it fair to mock your brother like that?"

Hachiman Hikigaya rolled his eyes; he would never admit that he used to be a lazy bum.

"That concludes the pleasantries; it's time for us to set off."

A voice suddenly rang out behind Hachiman Hikigaya, startling him.

"Hiratsuka-sensei?"

When did this older single woman sneak up on him? He didn't even notice her. Was she a ghost?

Hiratsuka Shizuka was the only one who had been paying attention to this place. Some of her suspicions were confirmed by Hikigaya Komachi's actions. The incident back then was definitely related to Shangguan Yun.

Although she was eager to know what had happened, the confidentiality agreement made Hiratsuka Shizuka hesitate.

She wasn't some naive, impulsive young man; she knew there were some things it was better not to know.

Therefore, she has never been persistent in pursuing or seeking confirmation from Hachiman Hikigaya.

But her intense curiosity led Hiratsuka Shizuka to subconsciously observe, creating a contradiction.

Shangguan Yun didn't care. As long as it didn't cause social unrest, it didn't matter if people knew some things.

The relationship between mystical divination and ordinary people is inherently both separate and intertwined.

Without asking any strange questions, Hiratsuka Shizuka pointed to the elementary school students who were ready to set off and said, "Our task for this orienteering activity is to prepare lunch. Please also help distribute the students' drinks and bento boxes. I will transport them by car first."

"Can we take a car there too?"

Hayama and his group also came over. Yui Yuigahama spoke expectantly, her gaze lingering on Hachiman Hikigaya and Shangguan Yun.

Gabrielle, who had been silent and dozing off with her head down, seemed ready to fall asleep at any moment. Upon hearing that she could take a car, she instantly perked up and raised her head.

She decided that if she could get back into the car this time, she would never get off again.

With so many people around, losing one of them wouldn't make much difference, right...?

However, Hiratsuka Shizuka and Shangguan Yun's words shattered her beautiful dream.

"No, there's no room left in the car."

“I told the driver he would come back when we leave.”

"All right……"

A few people who were too lazy to move sounded a little downcast.

"Hurry up and get there before the elementary school students."

Since we need to prepare lunch, we naturally need to get there early.

No one wasted any more time, and even Gabriel was dragged off by Vinette.

Chapter 196 Human babies are such a hassle

On the plateau, even in the height of summer, it is very cool, and the leaves rustle when the wind blows.

As I walked along, I saw many elementary school students who had stopped halfway, their eyes fixed on the signboard, searching and trying to solve the puzzles with small pieces of paper.

"Everyone seems to be having a lot of fun."

Winette smiled, seemingly quite envious of the carefree elementary school students.

Shangguan Yun looked on with curiosity; this was a primary school experience he had never had before.

Because of his exceptionally high intelligence, he couldn't play with children his own age, and with the added requirement of rigorous training, it was even more impossible for him to play like that.

Yu Ishigami, Hachiman Hikigaya, and the others felt a bit nostalgic, as they had gone through the same thing back then.

"You must be Shangguan, right? Which school do you go to?"

Hu Buxiang suddenly asked Shangguan Yun out of curiosity.

"Senior Shangguan is from Shuchiin Academy. He is a second-year student now. It's not quite appropriate to call him classmate. He is classmate Hubu."

Hachiman Hikigaya took the initiative to speak and replied on behalf of Shangguan Yun.

"Haha...is...is that so..."

Tobe Sho scratched his head, seemingly a little embarrassed. He hadn't expected that the usually reclusive Hachiman would actually answer his question.

"It's alright, you don't need to call me senior."

Shangguan Yun waved his hand dismissively, seemingly unconcerned, but his attention was not on the matter.

To him, Hubu Xiang's little schemes were as childish as children playing house.

Even Hayama, who looked quite mature, seemed somewhat immature to him.

After all, the difference in perspective and experience between ordinary people and cultivators is too great.

Shangguan Yun's side remained quite quiet, while Ye Shan and his group chatted enthusiastically with the elementary school students they encountered on the road, offering words of encouragement from time to time.

Until they encountered a group of five elementary school students on a side road.

This is a group of five young girls. They seem very lively, and girls are always very talkative when they're together.

What's a bit strange is that in this group of five, the other four are holding hands and chatting happily in front, but the last little girl is walking at the very back, several steps behind.

She has long, straight, black hair with a purplish tint, and is dressed in neutral clothing. She is also very cute, with a camera hanging around her neck and holding it in both hands. She seems to be focusing all her attention on the camera. Compared to the four girls in front of her, she appears more demure.

The four girls in front weren't unaware that one of their companions had fallen behind. On the contrary, they would occasionally glance back at her, then lower their heads and chat happily about something.

"..."

Yukino Yukinoshita's attention fell on the little girl, and she seemed to sense a familiar aura from her.

A barely perceptible sigh escaped her lips.

"Are you being isolated...?"

Yu Ishigami and Hachiman Hikigaya also noticed the difference; they had both experienced this situation firsthand.

Hachiman Hikigaya is actually alright, after all, that's just his personality. Sometimes it's not that others isolate him, but that he actively separates himself from those around him.

But Yu Ishigami is different; he has truly experienced the feeling of being isolated.

That feeling of being abandoned by the world, of everyone looking at you with disgust, of everything you do being wrong—that feeling is enough to drive a person to the brink of collapse.

This isolation is countless times more severe than the situation of this little girl. If the chairman hadn't helped him back then, he might have even done something extreme.

Although they felt sympathy for the little girl, neither Hikigaya nor Ishigami seemed to have any intention of taking action.

Loneliness may be terrible, but it can also help people grow. And in this situation, asking a little girl for help is not actually helping her.

Unfortunately, this kind of thinking only exists among people who have been isolated; those who have not experienced it are unaware of it.