Uneasy daily life

"People inevitably learn the skill of shifting blame. They blame me for the result of 'making Yumiko sad and upset,' and then find enough reasons to hate me, which will make you feel a little better."

Bai Ying patted his chest and said, "You... damn it!"

When a person can't hold back, they often can't hold back, and Hayato Hayama couldn't hold back.

Baka yarou! I should fight this guy—or at least grab him by the collar to express my anger!

Hayato Hayama grabbed the white figure by the collar.

Hayato Hayama tried to lift the white figure up and yell at it twice.

The decision failed, and Hayato Hayama did not make any moves.

The white figure used a downward bend and a waist hug.

Successful determination.

The white figure hoisted Hayama Hayato onto its back.

The white figure unleashed a stationary windmill attack.

"Behold this Six Paths of Reincarnation technique—!!"

The white shadow transformed into a small drill.

"Sigh..." Hachiman Hikigaya shook his head and sighed, "Hayama-kun, the fact that the captain has lived to this age shows that he's either exceptionally good at running away or exceptionally good at fighting."

After a while.

Hayato Hayama sat on the grass, raising his hand to rub his temples, making sure his head hadn't been shaken too much.

The white figure was rummaging through something nearby.

"You actually lost your composure over something like this? I've learned something new," Hachiman Hikigaya retorted. "What's the big deal? I secretly curse you to explode sometimes—where's Oreki?"

"I?"

Houtarou Oreki looked up and replied listlessly, "I'm lazy, huh?"

"I don't need that kind of comfort."

Hayato Hayama let out a long sigh of relief, feeling somewhat relieved.

"Is it really necessary to push yourself to this extent just to maintain those boring interpersonal relationships?" Hachiman Hikigaya asked with some curiosity, though his words were tinged with hostility towards 'normies'. "That's really boring."

“I don’t think this is some kind of boring relationship; they’re my friends.” Hayama Hayato gazed at the river, thinking about recent events. “What’s Hachiman thinking? Does he enjoy being alone?”

Hachiman Hikigaya grinned and said, "That was great! It felt so much more relaxing than all that forced, insincere smiling at each other!"

"Smiling at each other? Is that how Hachiman sees us?" Hayama Hayato scoffed dismissively, his usual friendly smile gone. "Everyone has their own personality, their own thoughts, and their own shortcomings. It would be absurd to judge someone based on their flaws."

"I'm just saying I'm not interested in your kind of relationship."

Hachiman Hikigaya said dismissively, "You really go to great lengths to mediate conflicts and suppress contradictions, but unfortunately, what can't be suppressed still can't be suppressed."

Hayato Hayama said noncommittally, "Sometimes, those conflicts and contradictions are often caused by momentary urgency or misunderstandings. The participants may regret it afterward, and letting them erupt will not benefit anyone."

"Looks like we're in the same boat, I also dislike you quite a bit."

Hachiman Hikigaya sneered.

"But that doesn't stop you from chatting with Hayama-kun and comforting him, right? Hachiman-kun." Yukino Yukinoshita's voice came from the side. "The ecosystem surrounding Hayama-kun is quite interesting. Is Hayama-kun planning to become a monkey king and be surrounded by monkeys?"

Hayato Hayama subconsciously turned his head with a wry smile.

Hachiman Hikigaya didn't even turn his head: "Yes, Minister."

Hayato Hayama's expression stiffened, and he raised his hand to scratch his head forcefully: "Haku-kun..."

"When you're feeling this way, external things come into play! Clang clang clang clang—!"

The white figure revealed a box containing round, dark brown balls: "Forget-your-worries chocolates! Come on, have one!"

"chocolate?"

Hayato Hayama, unsuspecting, took a chocolate from the white figure and casually popped it into his mouth.

When you're feeling down, eating something might be a good idea.

Hachiman Hikigaya's expression was stiff.

"What's your expression?"

Hayato Hayama was puzzled. He raised his hand and tapped his forehead, feeling a little dizzy, probably from being spun around by the white shadow earlier.

"It's an 'I want to eat it too' emoji!"

The white figure quickly covered Hachiman Hikigaya's mouth, eliminating him as he tried to escape, and then looked at Houtarou Oreki.

Houtarou Oreki silently reached out his hand.

Bai Ying frowned: "Why didn't you resist or struggle?"

Houtarou Oreki shifted his gaze slightly, making sure that Eru Chitanda wasn't paying attention, and calmly said, "I dare not refuse a gift from an elder."

"A major threat, if you're not sick, take some medicine! Let's go!"

Scientific name: Forget-your-worries chocolate.

White Shadow Name: Wine doesn't intoxicate people, people intoxicate themselves.

Chapter 149 Goto Ichiri: I really want to be in a relationship.

"What's the difference between a person who has no dreams and one who is carefree..."

"To be honest, I'm not even sure what I like. It always feels like an invisible, persistent inertia urging me to do better... Yumiko, I'm sorry, I can't accept it. There are so many reasons, but more importantly, I'm not sure if it's approval or liking... *hiccup*"

"For relationship problems, the advice is always to break up... A solitary soul needs no constraints... Minister, what are you doing with that brick?"

"Take this picture, and make a peace sign?"

"Yeah~"

"Fireworks! Fireworks!"

The boys were shouting strange things, setting off fireworks with great enthusiasm, their expressions dull, their behavior chaotic, and their mumbled words full of distortion and confusion, highlighting an indescribable state.

"Brother has made a lot of friends, that's great."

Hikigaya Komachi watched from afar, and touched, she reached out to wipe the corner of her eye.

“The minister is doing something weird again.” Angelina sighed, then added, “But boys are always weird.”

Chitanda Eru scratched her head: "Like Oreki-san's usual listless look?"

"Uh……"

Angelina recalled the boys her age when she was studying abroad and complained, "Oreki was a different kind of weirdo. Boys love to do weird things all the time. Like arguing about who's stronger in manga, not walking properly in the classroom; swinging back and forth like on a swing, arms outstretched on the desks, and competing to see who can swing from one end of the classroom to the other faster; occasionally, they'd excitedly arm wrestle in the classroom to see who's stronger; and when they were playing around, they'd even use the 'monkey stealing peaches' trick..."

Chitanda Eru looked completely bewildered: "What's this about monkeys stealing peaches?"

“Uh, ah…” Angelina stammered.

Chitanda Eru approached curiously, her eyes sparkling: "Anshinin-san, what game are you talking about?"

"Aba Aba..."

Shouldn't this be something we understand implicitly, exchange knowing glances, and chuckle at? Why ask such strange questions?

Angelina's gaze wandered, as if seeking help.

"Huh? Chitanda-neechan hasn't encountered this before?" Hikigaya Komachi coughed lightly and asked in confusion, "It's that kind of energetic roughhousing between boys..."

"Well, I guess the boys around me are all pretty polite and shy? I rarely see them playing around or anything like that."

Chitanda Eru recalled for a moment, then asked again, "So what exactly is it?"

*Gurgle!* Such pure eyes, like a spotless mirror, reflecting the expression on my face when I used to complain to my friends about the boys in our class… Could it be that I was the one who was dirty?!

Huh? Isn't it strange when you think about it? When it comes to topics like "beep beep," everyone exchanges knowing glances with subtle smiles, their emotions inexplicably rise, and they experience a kind of happy and exciting feeling that comes from nowhere?

Is the world at fault, or am I?

Angelina was bewildered, gritted her teeth, stamped her foot, and with a tragic expression... turned her head and called out, "White Shadow! Chitanda has a question for you!"

Let's leave this awkward topic to the madman commander!

Chitanda Eru's attention was diverted, and she looked at the four boys who were already swaying.

"The problem? I know nothing about astronomy or geography, I have no ancient predecessors or future generations to look up to. Although I am not proficient in any method, I still have the heart to help others resolve their doubts."

With his arms around both of them, Bai Ying said, "What troubles my niece Aru? If it's a major threat that's upset you, I'll have him drowned in the river right now!"

“No, it’s not Oreki-kun.” Chitanda Eru shook her head. “What’s this about a monkey stealing peaches?”

"A mysterious martial arts technique circulating in the martial arts world, a peerless martial art feared by thousands, a battle destined to unleash a bloody storm, a past too painful to recall..." After pondering for a while, Bai Ying suddenly spoke up with emotion, raised his hand and shook Oreki Houtarou, who was as thin as a noodle and a little unsteady on his feet, "A major threat, quickly solve the mystery for my niece Airu."

Chitanda Eru shifted her attention and was taken aback: "Huh? Oreki-kun... is drunk?"

Oreki Houtaro: "(⊙_⊙)."

He looked like he had completely lost his intelligence.

Bai Ying frowned slightly: "Hmm? You wouldn't be trying to escape my fate of being executed for defiling my niece Eru by pretending to be stupid, would you?"

A bead of cold sweat broke out on the back of Oreki Houtarou's head, his face still blank. Although he didn't know why he felt so clear-headed, he was probably drunk. His body felt dizzy, he didn't want to move, and he really wanted to lie down.

"The fireworks are over."

Hachiman Hikigaya remarked, "Hmm... what kind of liqueur-filled chocolate is this? What kind of liqueur is inside...?"

My legs are a little weak. This isn't quite the same as that cola. I feel like my mouth is a little loose. I really want to give the club president and Hayato Hayama a good roasting... Calm down, calm down. Doing that kind of thing will get you executed on the spot. Ah, I really want to announce to the world that I am the only king—ugh, I'm a chuunibyou now!

"Bai, drinking alcohol is illegal..."

As Hayama Hayato spoke, his footsteps were unpredictable. He instinctively wanted to find a quiet place, but was pulled back by a white figure's hand. His attempt to move away somehow felt like a reluctant invitation.

"Let's go buy fireworks! Let's set off some fireworks tonight and have a blast!"

The four of them walked away in a row, swaying unsteadily.

Chitanda Eru had a question mark popping up above her head. What about her own problem?

"Oh dear! Let's hurry and follow them. They seem to be behaving strangely lately."

Angelina grabbed Chitanda Eru and quickly chased after her, trying to shake off the latter's curiosity by jogging.

"Wait for me!"

Hikigaya Komachi quickly followed.

……

……

The fireworks display was so much fun!

Takoyaki is delicious, shortbread is delicious, candy is delicious, cola is delicious...

In the past, my memories of fireworks displays were only of my parents and Erli. But ever since I started learning to play the guitar, I've unconsciously gotten used to staying at home and playing the guitar during the annual fireworks displays. I can only watch the fireworks exploding online, and I feel a strong aversion and alienation to those crowded places.

Now, I'm going to the fireworks display with my friends, having fun together... Ah, I'm so touched!

"Aww... I'm so happy, thank you all, I've had a wonderful summer."

With tears in his eyes, Goto Ichiri drank a cola and delivered his last words with great emotion.

The other three were unfazed, but noticed Mai Sakurajima and Kazuka Toyohama approaching.

"It's Mai-san and Kazuka!"

The three teammates went to greet them with great enthusiasm.

"Thanks to everyone, I can die without regrets..."

Goto Ichiri was overwhelmed with gratitude. She realized that no one was around anymore, but a boy who looked younger than her and had some freckles on his face ran up to her and said somewhat abruptly, "Big sister, could you take a picture for us?"

"Ah...um..."

Goto Ichiri's gaze darted around in a panic, and his mouth unconsciously distorted.

"Thank you for your help!"

A camera was shoved into Goto Ichiri's hand, and the boy quickly ran back.

Guh! Why didn't you refuse?!