Uneasy daily life

"Then what about the distance you created between him? What about your hesitant approach? Was the past real, but your time dating him a lie?!" The white figure proudly pulled Yukino Yukinoshita's small hand out of her pocket and held it high. "Look! Would I have acted like this with the Hero before? No! But would I have pretended in front of you? Would I have pretended when we were still four naive and innocent boys and girls at Soubu High? No! Things have changed! Will changes make the past disappear? Will changes sever all connections? No!"

"That irreplaceable time, those noisy memories, all those past events, that's our friendship..."

Bai Ying's tone softened, her words brimming with emotion: "Even if everyone changes after parting, so what? We're still friends, but we don't need to go back to the past. Those moments, those connections formed by our gatherings, those past events that have already happened and cannot be changed—is there anything more eternal than the past? Since it's already eternal, let's be bold and show what has changed. These changes will also become the eternal unchanging things!"

"Little White! I understand!"

Yui Yuigahama was deeply moved. She decisively reached out and grabbed Hachiman Hikigaya's hand. Not content with that, she snuggled up to him and hugged his arm tightly, smiling brightly as she said, "Shiro, Yuki, it's been a long time... Yay!"

The track fell silent.

Hachiman Hikigaya's cheeks twitched; he couldn't bear to look at him.

Yui Yuigahama's smile gradually froze.

Yukino Yukinoshita couldn't bear it any longer, so she quietly raised her other hand to her waist and swung it: "Y-ya-ha-lo, Yui..."

Snapped.

Applause came from behind, and Yui Yuigahama subconsciously turned her head.

"It's so touching, so very touching."

Yumiko Miura clapped her hands twice, speechless, and sighed deeply: "Yui, anyone who didn't know better would think we haven't seen each other for ten years. Didn't you just talk to me about Yukinoshita last week...?"

On the field surrounded by the running track, Hayato Hayama finished halftime and made a substitution. He wiped his sweat with a towel and walked over when he suddenly heard a sharp, mournful cry in the distance... Ha, wherever that guy Bai Ying is, there's bound to be some excitement.

Yui Yuigahama hugged Hachiman Hikigaya's arm tightly, then stomped her foot.

"noob--!!"

In conclusion, after a touching reunion, Bai Ying captured the four wild classmates on the spot and explained the performance.

Hayato Hayama smiled and agreed, "Well... let's treat it as a class reunion then, it's just a bit early."

"Really..." Miura Yumiko complained, "When I see you by the playground, I know something's going to happen again."

Hachiman Hikigaya said lazily, "It wouldn't be bad to go to the school and visit Komachi."

"Komachi?" The white figure stroked her chin. "I heard she has a good relationship with Kawasaki Saki's younger brother, Kawasaki Taishi..."

Hachiman Hikigaya slowly straightened up, his dead fish eyes sharpening: "Minister, is the information accurate?"

"Heh, subordinate." The white-clad figure smiled calmly. "Who do you think I am?"

"...Tsk, how do you get convicted of accidental homicide?"

As the atmosphere gradually turned into something reminiscent of Detective Conan, Yui Yuigahama stood smiling next to Yukino Yukinoshita, glancing at her curiously, glancing at her curiously again, and glancing at her curiously once more…

"Have I changed much?" Yukino Yukinoshita sighed. "Haven't we been keeping in touch online all along?"

"Hmm~ It's not quite the same." Yui Yuigahama scratched her head and smiled. "When chatting online, everyone seems the same, but when you actually meet them in person, you realize—ah, just like Shiro said, people always change..."

"..."

Yukino Yukinoshita suddenly said, "You won't suddenly hug me like you used to."

"Um--"

Yui Yuigahama blinked and whispered, "The person I should hug right now is Hachiman, and the person who should hug Yuki is Shiro. If I suddenly hug Yuki again... um~ Shiro might go back to hug my Hachiman, and that won't do."

Her voice was somewhat playful, teasing, and shy.

Yui Yuigahama has indeed changed. Perhaps in the process of falling in love, she has reverted to her former self—no longer so cautious and timid in interpersonal relationships, clinging tightly to them, cheerful, playful, and energetic, saying embarrassing things as if it were natural.

Yukino Yukinoshita had mixed feelings, a sense of relief mixed with knowing that this was only natural.

The only constant is change.

Change and constancy...

Does this feel like Bai Jun's script?

Chapter Twenty-Four: I Am Your Bai Jun

Years later, Houtarou Oreki still remembered that afternoon when he and Eru Chitanda walked hand in hand out of the school gate...

"A major threat..."

A groan, like the echoes of hell, came from behind as a pair of hands wrapped around the neck, bringing a suffocating feeling like a python coiling around the neck.

Houtarou Oreki froze, glancing sideways at a pair of eyes that were flashing red light.

"Hey? Uncle Bai!"

Chitanda Eru turned around in surprise: "Long time no see—and Yukino, Hachiman, and Yuigahama too? Is it a special day today?"

Yui Yuigahama smiled and returned the gesture: "Yahello."

"Hahaha, today is the anniversary of Oreki's death." Bai Ying laughed heartily. "Let's take this opportunity to get together and offer incense to Oreki later... Sigh, it's really nostalgic. Oreki was a smart and good kid, but he just wasn't very lucky. After that big truck passed by, he disappeared without a trace. I hope he's alright in the other world. Maybe he can show up and say something."

Houtarou Oreki: "Squeak—!"

“Uncle Bai, stop joking.” Chitanda Eru sighed and reached out to push Bai Ying’s arm away. “Hou Taro is great. Father and Mother approve of him. I like him very much. I’m serious. Every time Uncle Bai comes, he grabs Hou Taro. I’m always wondering if Uncle Bai cares about me or Hou Taro.”

Houtarou Oreki: "Indeed, she's very curious."

Bai Ying: "..."

"Uncle Bai?"

Chitanda Eru called out in surprise.

"Sigh, these are just things that elders have to go through." Hachiman Hikigaya patted Shiro's shoulder seriously, taking the opportunity to stab her in the back, "Captain, one day, your lovely, obedient, serious, sensible, smart, enthusiastic, cheerful and beautiful niece will meet the will-o'-the-wisp boy she is destined for, and she will also tell you, old Deng, not to meddle in other people's business."

Hachiman Hikigaya gave a thumbs-up and grinned, "At a time like this, let's wish her well."

Bai Ying: "Xiao Qi, no one's home on Saturday..."

Hachiman Hikigaya: "Pfft—Aaaaaah! Captain! Please don't use your own voice! Use Yui's voice! Use Yui's voice! At least don't ruin my beautiful memories!"

"What's so wonderful about it! You idiot little businessman!"

Yui Yui's Boyfriend's Killer Fist.

"Never mind those idiots." Yukino Yukinoshita sighed, walked up, and said with a gentle smile, "Eru, I've come here to ask you guys to help out as extras..."

"Oh, oh, oh—Uncle Bai's script, right? Great, great!"

Outside the noisy school gate, Oreki Houtarou yawned, surrounded by a jumble of sounds.

Ah...what a lovely afternoon.

……

Today, the student council president of Zongwu High School, the second Great Demon King (×).

The first Great Demon King, Iroha Isshiki!

Still working overtime.

Oh no, I got tricked! Oh no, I got totally tricked! Ugh, that awful Senior White tricked me so badly!

Where does the student council get so much trouble?! Where do the students at this school get so many ingenious ideas?!

Students should just focus on their studies! What's with all the clubs, activities, and attracting outside investment?

I regret meeting that young man back then; from that first glimpse, I've never been able to sleep!

Ah, I miss you so much, Senior Bai.

Ah, I miss you so much, Senior Bai.

Ah, I miss you so much, Senior Bai.

I really want to drag you back to work overtime!

The atmosphere in the student council office, especially in the chief seat, was particularly heavy.

Amidst their busy schedules, student council members were engaged in lively discussion.

"Sigh, the president is daydreaming again."

"Yeah, I fantasize about not having a job, about having an easy life, about no one causing trouble."

"The atmosphere on campus isn't very good. Yesterday, another guy went around confessing his love to a girl in a big way. Another reckless imitator. Other people confess in a big way because it's romantic, but his is just flirting."

"It's alright, the president has already taken care of it."

"How to deal with it?"

"They picked a few extras from the boys and had them confess their love to the girl in a grand and dramatic way."

"The white flavor is too strong."

"Yes, the white flavor is too strong."

stare!

The murderous aura emanating from the president immediately spurred the student council members to resume their work diligently.

boom!

Suddenly the door was pushed open, and a lively, energetic voice blew in like a spring breeze: "Aya, Aya! Look who's here! Woohoo—! What a wonderful day!"

Ah! It's an angel! It's Student Council member, Komachi!

That warm smile, the smile that brings a cup of tea, a few words of encouragement and praise that say "Wow, you're amazing!" are enough to soothe a weary soul from work!

The boys sat up straight, revealing reserved yet enthusiastic smiles. They glared at each other, muttered under their breath about how pretentious they were, and then looked up at the door.

A guy with his hands in his pockets was standing next to Komachi Hikigaya.

Those dead fish eyes swept across left and right, pausing one by one, calling out names one by one, making the boys instantly feel like they had been written on some kind of "must-kill" list...

Ha! A love rival? Doesn't she know how many love rivals there are in this office? What difference does one more make now...?

"Hey! Brother, what are you looking at all over the place? Take a good look at your heartless, neglectful sister, Komachi, whom you've banished to the cold palace!"

Hikigaya Komachi reached out and grabbed Hikigaya Hachiman, shaking him.

It's my brother-in-law!

The hostile gazes instantly turned warm, fueling Hachiman Hikigaya's murderous intent. "Damn it, you guys want to get close to Komachi? Looks like this time next year will be your turn..."

"Huh? It's Hachiman-senpai." Iroha looked up, her slightly annoyed expression immediately brightening up. She beckoned, "Come, come, come sit down."

Hachiman Hikigaya's corporate instincts kicked in, and he sensed the presence of capitalists, but that wasn't important. First, he needed to deal with these terrorists—

"And me too, young man."

A white figure emerged from behind, patting Hachiman Hikigaya's shoulder with a look of three parts contempt, three parts mockery, and four parts satisfaction: "Sigh, these are just things that an older brother has to go through. My lord, one day, your lovely, obedient, earnest, sensible, intelligent, enthusiastic, cheerful, and beautiful younger sister will meet the will-o'-the-wisp boy she is destined for, and she will also tell you, her older brother, not to meddle in other people's business."

That's absolutely right—but who do you think you are! How dare you be so disrespectful to your brother-in-law?!

"Damn white shadow!"

The next moment, the hardworking, highly capable, and prestigious student council president burst out from behind his desk, grabbed the white-clad figure by the collar, and shook him violently, roaring, "You bastard! You bastard! How many messes have you left me with! Do you know how many idiots have copied you?! Do you know that these days, school performances are almost judged by who can put on the best act?! When the act is ruined, do you know who has to clean up the mess?! It's me, the student council president!"

Hachiman Hikigaya, whose murderous intent had been surging, was so shocked by this terrifying resentment that he gasped in shock. The sweet and cute junior who used to like to act cute was gone, leaving only a student council president who was working overtime and was full of resentment!

It's so moving that it brings tears to the eyes of anyone who hears it, yet it's also incredibly funny.

"Do not be afraid, it is just a little hardship. If you ask why, it is because I have come."

Bai Ying smiled calmly.

Shiroi looked up, touched: "Did you come back to work overtime?"

Bai Ying patted her head: "I came back to apply for a filming location."

"Give! Me! Die!"

Fortunately, after sacrificing Yukino Yukinoshita, who was highly capable, taciturn, and naturally had a knack for working overtime, the despicable student council president still generously provided all the support, including assistance, for the filming project.

After a slight initial awkwardness, Yukino Yukinoshita quickly got the hang of helping Iroha Isshiki with the documents. Iroha couldn't help but sigh, "I misjudged her back then. Hakusenpai was just a pretty face with no substance. Yukinoshita-senpai is the pillar of strength, the anchor of stability!"

“Haku-kun is mainly responsible for the creative aspects, right…” Yukino Yukinoshita pursed her lips and said softly, “Actually, I did most of the student council work back then. I often tried to catch Haku-kun to work overtime, just like you. However, I always thought Haku-kun was the best student council president, both then and now.”

"Oh--"

Isshiki Iroha drawled, "Yukinoshita-senpai, would you like to hear me bark?"

Yukino Yukinoshita remained silent, engrossed in her work, while Shiro walked to the window seat. He didn't bring any notebook, but simply made phone calls one after another.

"Hey! Ministry of Revenue, going back to Zongwu High School as an extra... What, what do you mean I'm saying this all of a sudden? The prince will come back too... Hehehe, looks like you've got to use your trump card. Do you remember that girl you liked in high school? Are you coming back or not?"

"Hey! Ebina, go back to Soubu High School as an extra, and the Queen will come back too... Hahaha! Do I need to scam anyone? I'll just have my subordinates lead the way, the subordinates lead the Deadly Chef, and the Deadly Chef will just snap his fingers, and the Queen will come back, won't she?"