A youth story of a passerby at the end of the world

Her fair abdomen and the lower half of her chest were exposed, and they were light orange.

It couldn't have been accidentally uncovered by myself.

"Ha..." He reached out and pulled her clothes down a bit to cover her stomach. Uesugi Genshin carefully lifted the blanket and sat up.

Last night, we slept in a "卌" shape, with him and Hachiman sleeping in the middle.

Looking to the right, Hachiman's sleeping posture was very neat, with his hands and feet properly placed under the covers.

As for Hiratsuka-sensei on the far side... he was already clinging to Hachiman like an octopus.

Nobody sleeps very soundly these days.

The room is about four and a half tatami mats in size, which is just enough to fit four beds, with a little space left on the side.

Light streamed in through the wooden windows on the wall, creating a dim, prison-like atmosphere.

It's probably only 5 o'clock now, no later than 6 o'clock.

"..." So he decided to snuggle back into bed, hug Yui, and have a sweet nap.

"..." Just then, Hachiman opened his eyes without warning.

The two stared at each other; if they weren't acquaintances, this silent staring contest in the dark could be quite unsettling.

Fortunately, his eyelashes were fluttering back and forth, reminding him that he was awake.

Their eyes conveyed the message, "Ah, you're awake."

Hachiman turned his head and glanced at his teacher who was clinging to him, making a sound like "Eh" on his face.

Uesugi Genshin recognized that it was a second tone. After watching him gently break free of his restraints, Hiratsuka-sensei, whether awake or not, turned over and continued to sleep.

Whether you're awake and want to go back to sleep, or pretending to be asleep, it's best not to pry.

The two walked out of the bedroom together. The hallway wasn't completely dark; it had a bluish tint, the color of the approaching dawn.

This is slightly different from the bluish-purple hue of early night, clearly indicating that it is morning.

"It's so cold~" Hachiman shivered as his voice trembled.

"After all, the early morning is the coldest time." He put the knife back into his waistband, where he had placed it while sleeping, always within reach, as it was essential to remain vigilant at all times.

However, Uesugi Genshin also felt a bit cold, though not as intensely as Hachiman.

"It's almost six o'clock." Hachiman took out the only cell phone the two of them had and checked the time.

In fact, ever since he "lost" his phone, Uesugi Genshin had also found a watch to wear on his wrist. It was a small mechanical watch. He rolled up his sleeve and took a look at it.

"Let's go for a walk, and wake them up when we get back," Uesugi Genshin suggested.

"Do you want to wash your face?" Hachiman asked.

"The water is cold." His face didn't want to be stimulated by the cold water yet.

"That's true." This person also didn't want to.

In the open corridor, they found the place where they had taken off their shoes, put them back on, and looked up at the waning moon in the sky.

"Why don't we just go back to sleep?" Hachiman suggested quietly.

"Don't be so disappointing." Uesugi Genshin patted him on the back and walked out of the temple.

Hachiman followed, muttering to himself, "This has nothing to do with that. Rather, it's more like, who would be awake at this hour?"

Most people are asleep, or so he had intended to say.

When I arrived at the entrance, I saw a bunch of people. Don't get me wrong, we weren't there for them.

"Hi~" Yukino Yukinoshita turned around, glanced at the two of them, and greeted them.

“What are you doing…” Uesugi Genshin and Hachiman walked over.

"Miss Yukinoshita, do we need to replace the glass?" The middle-aged man next to her asked Yukinoshita Haruno, holding a steel plate.

"It's too late, forget it." Yukinoshita Haruno waved her hand dismissively, then turned to them and said, "Don't you understand?"

"I didn't expect you to remember that." Uesugi Genshin sighed as he glanced at the light truck next to him.

He suggested modifying his car to make it less susceptible to collisions.

“Of course.” A hazy, transparent smile appeared beneath the snow in the darkness.

"Thank you very much." Uesugi Genshin clasped his hands together and shook them, using a way of expressing gratitude that seemed to come from some unknown country.

The three of them watched as his Wrangler was gradually fitted with armor, steel plates were installed all over the body, including the windows.

In particular, the steel plate on the windshield in front has an observation window in the middle. Although the field of vision is slightly limited, even if a zombie hits it, the glass will basically not break.

After the others finished, Yukinoshita Haruno stepped forward and said, "Thank you for your hard work."

"No, please feel free to contact me if you need anything." The bearded man in the lead bowed, then turned and got into the light truck with the others, and left.

They disappeared on the distant horizon amidst the whirring of exhaust fumes.

At this moment, Uesugi Genshin realized that it was already dawn.

Well, more importantly, he reached out and touched his changed car, which was really reassuring.

Even the bumper, they replaced it with one that's more suitable for hitting people.

Although it sounds strange, it's true.

“I told them when I got back yesterday.” Yukinoshita Haruno stood behind him, her voice light and ethereal.

"They've really worked hard; we should thank them properly." Getting up in the morning takes willpower.

"No, there's no need for special thanks. They're responsible for maintaining the vehicles used in field operations."

They only work when there is work to do; if there is no work, they just rest idly.

However, since cars go out every day, they are also responsible for washing the cars that come back, so their working hours are basically in the afternoon.

"I'll also be going to Soubu High School with you guys."

Hearing Yukinoshita Haruno's words, Uesugi Genshin was somewhat surprised, "So early?"

Giving him a look that said not to overthink it, Yukinoshita Haruno gave the answer, "Because Mother wants to see Yukino-chan."

“Ah…” Uesugi Genshin understood; he was probably being urged. “But should we go to Tokyo first, or come back here first?”

"It's up to you to decide." Yukino Yukinoshita spread her hands; she didn't care much about these details.

She continued, "And we'll meet at the entrance; I'll bring Ms. Sakurajima with me."

This was her consideration, preventing Yuihama and her daughter from running into Ms. Sakurajima.

"Ha, this feels like such a hassle." Scratching the back of his hair, Uesugi Genshin felt that this was a ticking time bomb, and he didn't know when it would explode.

If Sakurajima's mother weren't staying in Soubu, she would most likely return here anyway, since it's closer to her daughter.

What if one day you run into Yuihama's mother and discover that, oh dear, their daughters are in love with the same man?

Ah, just imagining that scene is terrifying.

It can't be such a coincidence, right?

"..."

Now, Genshin Uesugi has made up his mind to go back and have Mai and her mother be honest with each other.

...As Yuihama's mother said, it seems a bit too late to confess now.

"Hmm?" Yukinoshita Haruno asked in surprise.

"That's fine then," said Uesugi Genshin, rubbing his hands together.

"Then get ready, I'll be waiting for you at the door at 7:30."

“Okay,” Uesugi Genshin replied.

Actually, it hasn't been long, only about half an hour.

"Goodbye." She turned around without hesitation, her hand still raised, but her steps did not stop.

He left with the same decisive and efficient manner, his swaying clothes adding to his dashing appearance.

"Let's go in too," Uesugi Genshin said to Hachiman as Yukinoshita Haruno walked away.

"Hmm." After so long, his drowsiness had completely disappeared.

When I returned to the room where I slept that night, I saw that Yui and Hiratsuka-sensei had already folded the blankets and were making the bed, putting them away.

Return items to their original place after use.

They seemed to have just woken up not long ago.

"Ah, Genshin." Yui called out the new name, with a slightly shy and awkward tone. "Just now, Hiratsuka-sensei was asking where you guys went."

"Yeah, we went out for a walk." They didn't mention meeting Yukino Yukinoshita. "It's almost time to go, Yui, you should say goodbye to your mother."

"Okay." She was slightly disappointed, but she perked up the next second, which is very typical of Yui.

There aren't many things that can truly make her cry, so never make her sad—Uesugi Genshin had sworn this in his heart before.

Yui ran to Aunt Yuihama's place, while Uesugi Genshin, Hachiman, and Hiratsuka-sensei, who had nothing else to do, were in front of the temple.

Because the temple is very small, there is a road in front of the gate, and there is no mountain gate or front courtyard.

The three of them sat on the wooden steps, with the Buddha behind them.

Hachiman was holding a basket in his arms containing his Kamakura, the only way he could think of to avoid being scratched by the cat.

As long as there is no direct contact, it's fine.

"Meow~" Kamakura rolled over in the basket, scratched its head with its front paws, and then lazily squinted its eyes.

Despite being a cat, it was so kind that Uesugi Genshin didn't know what to say.

All of their luggage was in the car, so they didn't need to bring anything.

"Woof woof!" Sabre's voice rang out, his footsteps creating a loud drumbeat on the wooden floor.

"Meow!"

"It's best to avoid letting those two meet in the future," Uesugi Genshin said, turning to Hachiman.

"Yes."

But in reality, Xuanxin's dog and his cat never actually come into contact.

"Are you really going to bring Sabre along?" Uesugi Genshin asked Yui as she walked over, standing up.

"Ah."

Because when they were at home, she was the one who walked the dog every day and took care of Sabre, so it's fair to say that she was the one who did it.

"Yumiko, does she like dogs?" Uesugi Genshin pondered, pinching his chin with his fingers.

"Sabre is so cute, Yumiko will definitely like him."

"Well, if they don't like dogs, they can just leave them with me." After all, Yui doesn't live alone.

He lives alone, so there's no problem.

That said, he never dreamed that someone who loves cats would end up partially raising a dog.

"There won't be any problem." Yui clenched her fist and waved it gently.

If Yui says it's no problem, then it's no problem. Besides, Isshiki and Ebina are easy to talk to, so getting a dog shouldn't be an obstacle.

"Let's go then. Yang is waiting for us at the exit."

"Meow!"

"Wang Wang!"

Despite being restrained by their respective owners, the two pets still couldn't stay still.

The situation only improved after Hachiman put Kamakura in the car, but Uesugi Genshin's car trunk was already full.

So Sabre had no choice but to sit in Hachiman's carriage.

"I hope nothing's wrong." Uesugi Genshin sighed as he adjusted the rearview mirror.

"Sabre wants to play with Kamakura, right?" Yui guessed.