Uneasy daily life

Yukino Yukinoshita broke the awkward silence, saying calmly, "I've heard about what happened between you and Hachiman... There's no need to make things so tense."

"Huh?" Yui Yuigahama was taken aback for a moment, then quickly smiled sheepishly to cover it up, "S-Yuki knows about the car accident?"

Yukino Yukinoshita averted her gaze, her fingers tightening on the strap of her shoulder bag, and calmly said, "That's my family's car."

"Oh...wait?" Yui Yuigahama asked, puzzled. "It wasn't Koyuki, was it? I remember it clearly, the driver was definitely an older man..."

“I was in the back seat—the driver told me not to get out of the car, and he handled the aftermath, so it was only my side of the story that I knew you and Hachiman.”

"Huh?" Yui Yuigahama was taken aback, somewhat confused as to why the other person was only bringing it up now. But then she thought, was it really necessary to mention a car accident? She couldn't exactly say something like, "Your dog is lucky it didn't get hit," could she...?

Yukino Yukinoshita lowered her eyelids slightly, her voice feigning calmness, but she didn't dare to look at her friend who had been 'deceived'. She simply spoke quickly and calmly, as if she had printed out a document, saying, "You and Hachiman are the victims. There's no need for you to be at odds with each other."

From the perspective of being a victim as well, all we need to do is direct our anger at the perpetrators.

Since we must determine who is at fault, then... it's all my fault.

The relief of finally being free from worries and entanglements, accompanied by a lingering sadness, welled up from my heart. Perhaps it is because people are more sensitive to pain that the latter's taste became increasingly intense in my heart.

Yukino Yukinoshita lowered her head and took a step, wanting to escape this awkward corner.

Let's talk about it in the clubroom this afternoon. Now... let's go, anywhere is fine.

As soon as I stepped around the corner, I looked up and saw someone standing quietly like a sculpture next to the school gate.

Yukino Yukinoshita paused, then stomped forward forcefully—

“If it were the Minister—” Hachiman Hikigaya’s words pierced through the gap, “Yukinoshita’s words might be broadcast to everyone at the door in a dramatic way by the Minister… In this respect, the Minister is a bit scary.”

Yukinoshita Yukino: "..."

No! I have to leave quickly! There's nowhere left for me here—

"Xiaoxue! Wait!"

Finally realizing what was happening, Yui Yuigahama cried out. Her habitual silly grin faded, and she said with confusion and sadness, "I don't quite understand what you're talking about... Yuki didn't hit anyone with her car, and it was because of my pancakes... Anyway... phew—!"

Yui Yuigahama took a deep breath, looked at Yukino Yukinoshita's retreating figure, and said softly, "When I first saw Yukino, I thought I had met the perfect person, someone who could face anything with courage and overcome any difficulty perfectly..."

"Later I found out that it wasn't like that at all."

"Xiaoxue gets angry, feels helpless against Xiaobai, is afraid of certain possibilities in the future, is proud of victory, and grits her teeth in secret when she fails. She is excellent, but not perfect."

Yes, Yukinoshita isn't perfect. I knew that from the beginning—she gets angry, she's helpless against the captain, and the captain breaks her defenses in all sorts of ways...

Hachiman Hikigaya was slightly lost in thought, while the club president... had an abstract sense of perfection, a kind of unreal reality, making him unfathomable.

“So, Yuki—” Yui Yuigahama’s voice suddenly turned somber, “You have no obligation to take the blame upon yourself; that won’t solve anything…and you don’t need to face a terrifying Shiro…”

Today's Bai Ying has undoubtedly reached new heights!

Those are new humans we can't face!

Yui Yuigahama said sadly, "You should understand, right?"

"It won't solve anything... I don't understand."

If you don't do this, how will you reconcile with Hikigaya?

You've been eyeing Hachiman from the very beginning.

I must fulfill your request and wish, even if there is no longer any reason for us to be friends.

Yukino Yukinoshita quickly walked away from the corner, suppressing her emotions with a blank expression, and walked step by step towards the school gate.

"Yes, I don't know when it started... I've become unable to understand others."

Hachiman Hikigaya looked at Yukino Yukinoshita's back, then at Yui Yuigahama... He seemed to understand Yukino Yukinoshita's words and meaning, but he still couldn't fully comprehend them, let alone Yui Yuigahama.

When did it become so difficult to understand a person?

I used to be able to do it so easily—

People are saying, "Hachiman Hikigaya is so strange." They're all complaining about the same thing, putting themselves on the same page, and quickly building a so-called friendship.

A girl approached me gently and warmly, expressing concern and chatting, trying to get me to make friends and offer what she called "help." She wanted something from me, whether it was to cultivate a "good person" image or to fulfill her responsibilities as a class representative, trying to project a "strong" image within the group. I, as someone from a "vulnerable group," was undoubtedly a perfect target.

A classmate suddenly comes over and strikes up a conversation with a smile. This usually means that the classmate wants something from the student, either asking for help with chores or something else.

When a teacher suddenly calls on someone in class, it usually means the teacher is using the character 'Hachiman Hikigaya' to lighten the mood and make everyone happy.

Now, I can't understand others—I can't understand what Yui is sad about, I can't understand what Yukino is obsessing over, or why she feels guilty towards Yui...

What's even more incomprehensible is the minister's chaotic state.

and so……

"You must hold on! Yukinoshita, as a hero!"

Hachiman Hikigaya took a deep breath, facing an even harsher reality. Pushing his bicycle, he said, "Yuihama! Once Yukinoshita distracts the captain, we'll rush over immediately! Don't waste Yukinoshita's sacrifice!"

Yui Yuigahama really wanted to shout at this betrayal of her friend, but after hesitating for a moment, she figured it was practically a sacrifice made by Yuki, so she gritted her teeth and said painfully, "Okay... Huh?! Yumiko?"

As the two men peered out from around the corner, observing furtively, Hayato Hayama with short blond hair and Yumiko Miura with long blond hair, seemingly by chance, walked together toward the school gate. Naturally, they noticed a certain guy who was putting up a sculpture at the school gate.

"Huh? Isn't this the infamous eccentric theatrical figure? What's gotten into him so early in the morning?"

Yumiko Miura struck directly, her first move a blunt but not overly sarcastic retort—she hadn't forgotten that afternoon when the white shadow improvised a play, describing her relationship with Yui Yuigahama as hemorrhoids! Utterly absurd!

Hayato Hayama quickly tried to calm her down with a wry smile: "Alright, alright, Yumiko, class is about to start..."

When Yukino Yukino saw this scene, it was as if she saw an ignorant child sticking firecrackers into cow dung, a hopping frog kicking a poisonous snake disguised as a dead leaf on the head, and a wanted criminal swaggering into a restaurant where the police were having a meal...

She silently slowed her pace, subconsciously looking for an opening.

"Sin goes hand in hand with virtue, repentance goes hand in hand with atonement, and sinners have come to the door again in the human world."

The white figure suddenly opened its eyes, staring intently at Miura Yumiko. Its voice was solemn and deep, like a judge pronouncing a verdict: "You are guilty."

Miura Yumiko sneered and challenged for a mid-lane solo: "You're sick!"

"Yumiko—" Hayama Hayato frowned and tried to dissuade her, but before he could come up with any words or methods to stop her, the drama had already begun!

"First and foremost, you committed the sin of jealousy!"

The white figure, her eyes filled with pity, pressed the poorly made, paper-stick-like cross to her chest. Her voice transformed into a clear, feminine murmur, as she sang with deep emotion: "'I was here first! Whether it's becoming friends with Yui or having lunch with Yui, Yui doesn't need that woman Yukinoshita by her side at all!'..."

Yukino Yukinoshita felt she had been unfairly mentioned, but this was a good opportunity—she looked towards the school gate and glanced with pity at Yumiko Miura, who hadn't yet reacted.

Miura Yumiko forced herself to remain calm, clicking her tongue and saying, "You're not bad, you sick guy. You're pretty good at imitating a woman's voice. It's disgusting, hahaha—"

For some reason, I feel like I'm being stared at by some strange eyes...

“Ahem! Yumiko!” Hayama Hayato said tactfully, “...due to bone conduction issues, people may feel that their voice sounds unfamiliar.”

Yumiko Miura asked curiously, "What are you talking about, Hayato?"

"This is the sin of jealousy. Jealousy is a self-destructive poison. Child—do not be jealous, be confident! You have something that Yukina doesn't!"

Bai Ying kindly switched to the gentle voice of "Jin Faxian, the popular star's secret and open crush," and tolerantly cleared up the other party's doubts.

Yumiko Miura froze, then snapped back to reality. Her eyebrows shot up, her expression gradually contorted, and her face slowly turned red.

OK! Vulnerability stacked, Fragility added, now is the perfect time to activate Twilight!

Bai Ying raised his eyebrows and shouted in a low voice, declaring with righteous indignation: "And then there is the sin of greed you committed—'I am the number one fan of Yuihama! The strongest single fan! When it comes to fandom, none of you can beat me! The lovely Yuihama is mine! The other lovely girls are mine too! I will become their protective wings and eradicate all misfortune!'"

"Are you crazy?! Shut up—!"

"Wait! Yumiko!"

Compared to Yukino Yukinoshita, who prefers to use words to break down defenses, Yumiko Miura is more capable with her hands. However, Hayato Hayama, who is holding her back, is clearly more capable with his hands.

"Lost child, people are happy because of what they have, but they cannot avoid imperfection. The only way to achieve happiness is through enlightenment. No one can accompany you for a lifetime, nothing is eternal. Without understanding this principle, you cannot satisfy greed, nor cleanse yourself of sins. Awaken to enlightenment, and you will be eternally happy. Amen. Before you lies a grapevine!"

The solemn and benevolent priest was giving his earnest teachings when he saw a devil trying to sneak into the school, and his words of wisdom paused.

Yukinoshita Yukino: "..."

The priest immediately shifted his focus, loudly proclaiming, "Yukinoshita, who has committed the sin of sloth—escapism is the very definition of sloth. Do you intend to run away?!"

Yukino Yukinoshita pretended not to hear and quickly 'entered' the school at a rate of three steps per second... Yuihama, Hikigaya, you wait! I'm going to get reinforcements!

The priest took a step forward, preparing to give chase—Hayama Hayato suddenly blocked his way, smiling wryly, "Shirayakage-kun, although I don't know what you're doing, could you please tone it down a bit? This is really troubling..."

It's alright, you'll be even more troubled soon, you troublemaker!

The priest mercifully forgave the offense and said, "Repent."

Hayato Hayama: "I mean, it's so early in the morning, we'd better hurry to the classroom, we have class soon..."

"Hayama Hayato, who committed the sin of lust. Prioritizing the expectations of others, he concealed his true feelings, becoming a 24/7 central air conditioner. His false emotions and social interactions are manifestations of lust. Have you ever repented for your own sincerity towards others? Have you ever doubted your ability to face the sincerity of others—"

"Let's go first!"

Hayato Hayama led Yumiko Miura into the school. Suddenly, Yumiko, who was holding hands with him, was struck by a shock and lost her ability to control herself. She was then led away by him on the spot.

After dealing with two troublemakers, the priest has lost sight of the devil known as Snow Underneath.

He stood at the school gate, lost in thought, regretting his mistake.

But it doesn’t matter—

The kind priest slowly turned around.

Two devils, who were about to take advantage of the chaos to rush into the campus, came into view.

Praise the achievements sent by the Lord.

You can all die together.

For the happiness of humankind.

Amen.

Chapter Forty-Six Amen

I confess my mistakes to the Lord.

Ultimately, I've seen too few supernatural events to understand the truth behind that hesitation.

I have crossed mountains and rivers, worked late into the night, dreamed of wealth and glory, and suffered the hunger of dreams withering away. I once thought that I was in heaven, and asked the boss to add more minced meat to my noodles. I have experienced the loneliness of saying goodbye to relatives and friends, and in the end, I was the one who was sent away.

To live is to learn – I must have been too ugly in my past life to have much experience rejecting confessions of love.

It's also possible that I didn't encounter any superpower events in my past life and failed to incorporate them into my logical reasoning, resulting in this mistake.

But it doesn't matter.

I have been reborn from the ashes, sharpened my eyes, slayed the demon called common sense in my heart, and am about to embark on the path of hunting down the demon of the human heart!

The comics are obviously fake. What about awakening the third bomb, Bites the Dust, in extreme despair, blowing up his own dead reality and restarting the past? Or maybe his Stand is just a poor version of himself? Or maybe he didn't feel that much despair?

After a moment's thought, I decided to put that question aside—9527 seemed to know everything about the world of superpowers, probably a serious case of chuunibyou (middle school syndrome), and I really didn't understand.

The important problem is that I misjudged it...

Let's find out! Is it that my skills in understanding people have become rusty without me realizing it, or is it because of some unfamiliar superpowers?

After spending the entire night writing songs, thinking, and reflecting, Bai Ying ultimately couldn't suppress the urge to... save the world.

He put on the rented priest's robes and took the handmade, cheap cross.

How to cover up a person's death?

The answer is to create more deaths.

If the number of dead is large enough, it becomes a number, rather than a specific person.

Boundless Heavenly Venerable.

May Buddha have mercy.

Amen.

……

……

Although I don't know why, today's minister's drawing was undoubtedly of the highest caliber!

If his fighting power is usually three thousand, then today he has completely transformed into a Super Saiyan, increasing it fiftyfold!