Uneasy daily life

Oh well, it's just homework, two people can improve efficiency a bit.

[Hachiman: Come to my house, I'm too lazy to move.]

[Yuigahama: You didn't spend the entire spring break indoors and didn't go out to get any sun, did you?]

[Hachiman: Sorry, I'm not the kind of person who needs to constantly receive photosynthesis from a "normative person".]

[Yuigahama: Isn't Xiaoqi a big social butterfly?]

[Hachiman: Don't mention those baseless nicknames!]

What an idiot! You were tricked by Bai Yinghua into exposing yourself in public... If the minister hadn't launched an even more awesome broadcast self-exposure, you would have become something like "Look, she's the girl who likes that dead-eyed, rotten, withdrawn, disgusting guy!"

Well, that's unlikely. After all, before being talked about like that, Miura would probably turn into a fierce fighting hen and give those who gossiped a good dressing down.

Hachiman Hikigaya yawned and looked around.

How about we tidy up a bit? Maybe we can go out and buy some drinks, desserts, and snacks?

Forget it, it's just doing homework together, no need to make such a fuss.

Hachiman Hikigaya lay down comfortably for a while.

Ding dong——!

The doorbell rang, and he slowly got up, yawned, and sauntered toward the door.

Ding ding ding dong—!

The doorbell rang furiously, one ring after another.

"They're here, they're here, why are you in such a hurry..."

Hachiman Hikigaya reached out to open the door, his lazy expression pausing for a moment.

A mysterious figure in black robes stood in front of the door, his head slightly bowed so that the hood covered the upper half of his face. He held a crystal ball in his hand and was uttering incoherent words that sounded like ramblings but were remarkably clear.

"An evil force is attempting to determine destiny, shifting the timeline, and dark clouds are engulfing the future..."

Hachiman Hikigaya nodded repeatedly: "Master is right..."

boom.

The mysterious figure in black robes raised his hand to stop the door from closing: "There is no other choice now—chosen child, follow me to save the world!"

"Saving the world is something only heroes should do! Villager A like me can just give up!"

Hachiman Hikigaya tried to close the door with all his might.

The door frame remained completely still, highlighting the futile attempt to shake a tree.

"This is about saving the world! If we involve the hero, wouldn't that mean she gets a share of the credit? Don't you want to take all the credit for saving the world for yourself?!"

"how about you?!"

"Of course, it was after saving the world that villager A tragically sacrificed himself. As his guide, I tearfully looted his bag and wrote his heroic biography!"

"I see—the team that successfully saved the world fights each other, the survivors become the victors, and the dead become heroes? What a wonderful story! Go find your other teammates!"

"Are you really not going to come with me to save the world?"

The mysterious man in black robes asked sadly.

"...No!" Hachiman Hikigaya responded resolutely, his smile as unyielding as a fortress. "Reputation, nickname, integrity... Now that things have come to this, what else do I have to lose? Only those who have something to protect can be called heroes. I, with no ambition, am just an ordinary villager. To put it simply, I'm the kind of scene NPC who, even after a hero breaks into my house and ransacks it, still only repeats my lines and just wants to live a peaceful life!"

Forget about it! I won't let the minister drag me into doing weird things!

I want to enjoy my leisurely holiday in peace and tranquility!

"Brother, are you going to refuse to go with Komachi to save the world?"

The mysterious figure in black robes uttered a sorrowful voice, a voice unlike the lively one he remembered, yet remarkably lifelike.

"it's useless!"

Hachiman Hikigaya sneered, "Now that things have come to this, do you still think this trick will work on me?!"

The mysterious man in black robes composed himself, changed back to his own voice, and suddenly became serious, casting a deep gaze into his eyes beneath his hood.

"Calling me Hachiman won't help, Yan," Hachiman Hikigaya retorted. "Besides, there are no outsiders here. Even if the captain planned to confess in a gay manner..."

"Brother-in-law."

"puff--!!"

Hachiman Hikigaya nearly collapsed, but stubbornly stood firm, trying to refute, "What nonsense are you talking about! Komachi is only in her third year of junior high... Besides! Do you think Yukinoshita will let you do whatever you want?!"

If you dare to use something like this to intimidate a sister-complex, believe me, I'll tell Yukino on you!

The mysterious man in black robes braced himself against the door with one hand and took out his phone with the other to dial a number.

[That jerk actually called me! What happened?]

"9528, show some respect to your brother-in-law!"

【No way, that's too exciting~ Hehe, next time I'll just suddenly come over and stay overnight, I have a key, you know.】

"Okay, I will send the recording to the hero."

The mysterious man in black robes hung up the phone and looked at Hachiman Hikigaya, whose forehead was covered in cold sweat: "Brother-in-law, I have something to say about Komachi..."

"Let's go save the world!"

It's not that I'm cowardly or timid; it's just that there are people I want to protect.

"Very good, let's set off!"

"Wait! As the saying goes, the warrior-mage-priest trinity is still missing a healer in our team!" Hachiman Hikigaya said mercilessly. "I think Yui Yuigahama is skillful and has the ability to bring the dead back to life. She can take on this important task. Wait here for a while and I can invite her to join my team."

"allow!"

A moment later, Yui Yuigahama, carrying her schoolbag, walked with a slightly cheerful gait, clenching her fist to encourage herself.

Great! Another successful step...

Uh, is this considered a successful step? Xiao Qi is so awkward, and he failed to confess before. Plus, that infuriating Bai Yinghua caused him to make some explosive remarks in public... Ah, I feel like our current relationship is very strange.

We could definitely call each other friends, but something more than friends would feel a bit odd, and lovers are definitely out of the question...

It's all very messy, so much so that it can't be summarized into a simple and clear relationship. But there are also very clear things—I still like Xiao Qi. Considering everything that has happened, I'm still sure of this. This feeling is definitely not fake.

Even if they used some interpersonal skills that small businesses would consider 'deceptive'.

However, nothing will change if you don't take action. If you just stand still and passively accept the changes, the outcome will certainly not develop in the direction you hope for.

Look at Xiaoxue—she even managed to win over Xiaobai!

That's right! A brave girl should follow her heart and launch a surprise attack!

To deal with someone like Xiao Qi who keeps complaining about this and that, you have to be a bit tough... otherwise how will you get him to understand you?

If we had met in junior high, he would definitely have had a different impression of me.

Yui Yuigahama referenced cases around her, sought evidence, considered future directions, reviewed past strategies, and strengthened her confidence in overcoming difficulties.

Taking a deep breath, I arrived at the Hikigaya house and reached out to ring the doorbell.

Ding Dong!

First, show a calm and natural smile...

A smile appeared on Yui Yuigahama's face.

The door clicked open.

"Small……"

A mysterious figure in black robes appeared before her. Yui Yuigahama's voice caught in her throat, her smile freezing—this disguise, even if attempted, was utterly meaningless...

"Hmm? Isn't this the desperate chef who's been struggling and slacking off during spring break, finally unable to resist taking action? Our meeting here must be fate—let's go, it's time to save the world."

"noob--?!!"

……

……

Kanagawa, Azusagawa family.

"Ah... it's been a long time, you two, Hachiman and Yuihama, right? And Shiro, what's with your outfit? Are you part of the FFF group, burning couples to light up yourselves?"

Sakuta Azusagawa leaned back on the sofa and greeted him listlessly.

Hachiman Hikigaya's face was filled with utter despair and reluctance, while Yui Yuigahama's face clearly showed she'd fallen for his trick, her eyes filled with deep sorrow as she looked at Hachiman—"Hachiman! You're so stubborn that you'd rather summon Haku than spend a normal moment alone with me?!"

I don't know whether to be happy that I made Enterprise use the suicide tactic of summoning White to take down the enemy, or to be shocked that Enterprise would rather summon White than do homework together.

It was so explosive that it brought me a sense of peace.

"The FFF group thing is so outdated, it's an old joke from so many years ago?"

The white figure pulled down his hood and scoffed, "These days, if you want to break up a couple, the popular method is NTR (Netorare). For example, I confessed my love to my subordinate and he accepted me. The 'Death Chef,' filled with shame and sorrow, ate his own cookies in resentment and then committed suicide by poisoning himself..."

"Oh, that sounds interesting. I can be a groomsman."

Sakuta Azusagawa replied listlessly, looking rather dejected.

Bai Ying's sharp gaze swept across the surroundings, searching for any suspicious traces, such as the eyes secretly observing from the crack in the bedroom door: "Is that Makinohara Shoko?"

"That's my sister's room. She's a little shy, so please excuse her."

Sakuta Azusagawa sighed, "Shoko-san has disappeared again, the kind of disappearance right in front of me. She probably doesn't plan to show up after delivering the message. Since you brought them here, could they also be suffering from puberty syndrome... Hmm? Wait a minute? What does NTR mean?"

"As everyone knows, there is a way to break through the tricks of your crush who is hiding their feelings and unwilling to reveal their affections, and also to accurately probe their level of affection and loyalty—that is to pretend to be looking for someone else!"

Bai Ying casually instructed, "Deadly Chef, you should confess to Azusagawa! If Makinohara Shoko could see some of the future possibilities, she would probably jump out like her pants were on fire."

"I refuse!" Yui Yuigahama's eyes twitched violently. "This method is too reckless! Besides, isn't this just lying?!"

"If I said it, it wouldn't be a lie!"

Bai Ying said confidently.

Hachiman Hikigaya retorted, "Assuming that Shoko Makinohara could really hear the minister's plans, how could she possibly jump out?"

"Are you treating Ms. Shoko like an idiot?" Sakuta Azusagawa followed up with a sarcastic remark.

"Huh?"

Bai Ying's brow twitched, and she rested her chin on her hands, her gaze deep and mysterious: "If I were to immediately go and confess my love to Makinohara Shoko, who just graduated from elementary school..."

"Just confess your feelings to me, I can handle it."

Azusagawa Sakuta answered instantly.

Chapter Forty-Four: The Happiness Typewriter

"I like you!"

"Oh."

"How's it going? Are you feeling your heart racing?"

The white-clad figure, with legs crossed like an old man, leaned against the sofa, reached out and put his arm around Sakuta Azusagawa, his expression nonchalant and casual.

"Absolutely not."

Sakuta Azusagawa examined himself for a moment, then shrugged and said, "Let's try a different approach."

“This must be your problem,” Bai Ying suggested. “Come here, lean your head on my shoulder and act like a little bird.”

Sakuta Azusagawa tried it out, then thoughtfully examined himself, saying, "Right now, there's a surging emotion within me..."

"puff."

On the sofa next to him, Hachiman Hikigaya turned his head and made a subtle sound: "Captain, I think... there's not an ambiguous atmosphere at all, it's more like elementary school boys putting their arms around each other's shoulders."

"Tsk, so it really does require some drastic measures?"

Bai Ying clicked her tongue, turned her head and stared into Azusagawa Sakuta's eyes, gazing at him affectionately: "Darling, what do you see in my eyes?"

Sakuta Azusagawa said calmly, "You want to borrow money from me."

"Don't be silly, I never lend money."

Bai Ying's gaze softened, and her casual embrace of Azusagawa Sakuta shifted from an active hug to a gentle, alluring touch. Her voice, still male, carried a strange, hesitant tone: "Since things have come to this, let's have a deep kiss..."