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

Hachiman Hikigaya crouched down and picked up the little girl who looked like an angel.

Saki Kawasaki watched this scene with a subtle expression, turning her head away as if making a snort.

All along the way, I had been rushing ahead with my teacher for Komachi's sake.

That's probably why this child is so dependent on me now.

"elder brother."

"Who's your brother?" That bastard Dazhi.

Kawasaki's younger brother, because he was in the same class as Komachi, was quite worried about Komachi's every move.

That "brother" was especially stimulating to my heart, like being pricked by a needle.

"Hey, but aren't you Hachiman's older brother?"

"Hmm~" Hachiman Hikigaya's expression softened instantly, clearly enjoying being addressed as Hikigaya's older brother.

Kawasaki Saki, standing next to her, pursed her lips and looked away again.

"Don't you have anything else important to do? What about the student council office?" Kawasaki Saki asked.

"It's the same whether I'm here or not."

It seems appropriate to hand it over to Yukinoshita now. She was put in the lead before because of her brave actions, but now is the right time to back down.

The rest can be left to Yukinoshita, Hayama, and Hiratsuka.

As for Genshin's suggestion to maintain influence, he implicitly left that entirely to Yukinoshita.

Just then, there was a knock on the door.

This was originally the activity room of the Service Department. Because it was on the top floor, almost no one wanted to come here. Later, it was almost marked as a personal "territory", so only a few of them were here.

"Who?"

"It's me, Hikigaya." It's that troublesome guy, Hayato Hayama.

So, this guy called him by the right name. What happened before?

"Come in. If there's nothing else, you can go back."

"Excuse me." Hayama Hayato greeted the family members in the room politely.

"Ye Shan, what brings you here?" It's obvious this guy is here to see him.

The Hikigaya radar is now sounding an alarm.

"I have something to discuss with you, Hachiman."

See it.

"I don't think I have anything to say to you."

"That's a really hurtful thing to say," Hayama Hayato said with a wry smile.

"We fought together."

This is one of the most effective ways to enhance friendships in the world.

"so?"

Hayato Hayama didn't speak, but instead looked behind Hachiman Hikigaya. "Let's talk somewhere else, in the student council room."

"......it is good."

It seems this is not something that can be said in front of Komachi; it must be something dangerous.

With no other choice, Hachiman Higashino bid farewell to Komachi.

"Okay, go ahead, Onii-chan." Looking at Komachi's expression, she must think her brother is one of the best executors.

Being a leader who rushes to the forefront of everything isn't an easy job.

"So what's the matter?"

After leaving the room, at the corner of the stairs, Hachiman Hikigaya asked.

"I knew I couldn't hide it from you."

"Don't do that." He'd seen plenty of unusual praise before.

"It's about food."

Yesterday, they went to the cafeteria to collect food, dealt with the few zombies that were entrenched there, and then found some stored ingredients, but most of them were staple foods that could be stored for a long time, and there really wasn't much of them.

With a school of several hundred students, the food is specially purchased and delivered to the school every day, so it's hard to believe there's any hoarding.

Upon hearing this news yesterday, Yukino mentioned the idea of ​​recruiting volunteers.

Anyone willing to cook for others, please step forward.

I don't know what she was thinking, but Hachiman Hikigaya himself thought it was a good way to filter people.

In this situation where only self-interest matters, those who are willing to step forward must be people with a spirit of dedication.

If it were him, he would never have stood up.

If the distribution is to be based on contributions in the future, then everyone will need to have a job. In that case, the fact that these people are always responsible for cooking safely is a kind of protection that can't be explained.

"What are your thoughts?" Let's hear what he has to say first.

"There's a seafood market right south of the school."

Ah, we need to leave the school.

"I see." Hachiman Hikigaya didn't refuse, but instead asked, "Have you asked Yukinoshita?"

"I want to go with you right now," Hayama Hayato said, extending his hand in invitation.

"Well......"

Then they went together to the student council room.

"Wait a moment." At that moment, Yukino Yukinoshita was talking to someone.

"Ah, Hayama-senpai."

Even though Yukinoshita listened to her first, the child turned around and greeted Hayama who came in.

It was Isshiki Iroha, the first-year student I had met before.

"Hello, Iroha-chan." Hayama Hayato flashed a smile that seemed flawless to Hikigaya Hachiman.

At this moment, Hachiman Hikigaya silently mourned for the girl and couldn't help but murmur "Amen"—no, perhaps "Namu" would be better.

Hayama is also a "gentle" person; he is "gentle" to everyone.

Iroha Isshiki looked behind her and gave Hachiman Hikigaya, whom she had only met once, a cute smile as if to greet him. "Hehe."

"Go on," Yukino Yukinoshita sighed, but said nothing.

But from her micro-expressions, one could discern the signs of her impatience.

"Ah, everyone is very uneasy."

"But when I heard from 'over there' that the situation was under control, I thought I should go out and see for myself."

madness.

"madness."

really.

“Well, but everyone…” Isshiki Iroha said, as if everyone else thought this way and she didn’t care at all.

Hachiman Hikigaya truly believed that she didn't care at all. From the moment she started looking in his direction, she was looking at Hayama, who was standing next to her.

"I understand, thank you, Isshiki-senpai."

"Okay." Isshiki Iroha placed her hand on her forehead, giving a salute as if the mission was accomplished—a truly playful and adorable gesture.

Hey, so don't look this way, your intentions are obvious.

"Ah, then, Senior Hayama, I'll be going now."

"Well, goodbye, Iroha-chan."

After she left, Hachiman Hikigaya complained to Hayato Hayama, "...Isn't she your little fangirl?"

"Haha, really?" He glossed over the matter without saying a word.

Hachiman Hikigaya's second moment of silence for Isshiki today is truly a display of both passion and indifference.

"So, what do you want?" This time it was their turn.

"Regarding food, we'd like to check out the seafood market on the east side."

Hey, are we using this incorrectly?

"I see." Yukino Yukinoshita pinched her chin with her slender fingers. "Okay."

"Should we wait for Hiratsuka-sensei to come along?"

Hiratsuka Shizuka is currently dealing with the burning of corpses.

“Just going to take a look,” Hachiman Hikigaya said from behind Hayato Hayama.

He didn't want to trouble Hiratsuka-sensei if he could, always rushing to the front in everything, which contrasted sharply with someone like him who only wanted to shrink back, making him feel ashamed.

"I understand, you can go ahead."

"Okay! Leave it to me and Hachiman."

Even the sun-drenched Hayama couldn't change the slightest expression on Yuki's face.

This surprised Hachiman Hikigaya. Generally, such moves that showcase male charm should have a strong influence on ordinary women.

The previous case of Iroha Isshiki is proof enough; there really is someone who can resist Hayama's "The Zone" finishing move. (The Zone: A special skill unique to people who are popular and outgoing, capable of instantly manipulating their aura to make the air more active.)

Yukino Yukinoshita waved her hand, signaling people to leave.

"Where's Shiromaru-senpai?"

"In the infirmary."

"what......"

Hachiman Hikigaya and Hayato Hayama walked out of the student council room without needing any preparation.

The weapons we used yesterday were left at the exit; we can just go there directly.

"what happened?"

When they reached the exit, they saw two boys who had been assigned by Yukino to keep watch, peering out.

"Oh, a car is coming in."

Hachiman Hikigaya wasn't too surprised, because cars had been coming here from time to time yesterday afternoon.

There's nothing wrong with people whose parents live nearby and are still alive, coming to pick up their children and take them home.

From this perspective, it seems that being neglected by their parents must have been quite easy for Komachi and herself.

However, the unrest caused by this situation is also somewhat unpleasant. After all, the jealousy and sense of imbalance that arise from having someone to answer the call or not is not conducive to unity.

It turned out to be an acquaintance who came in.

"You've come at the right time. Come with me."

"Where?"

"The seafood market on the east side."

"Ah, food." Uesugi Genshin understood instantly.

He couldn't help but complain, "Seriously, I'm so busy!"

There are pictures here, which can be viewed after the updated version

Chapter Thirty-Eight: Everyone's alright