Does gravity make me stronger?

Chapter 157, Section 154: Su Shi: Beware of fire, theft, and best friends.

[Sharing a big cock?]

Is it the kind of relationship where Konoha genin (low-ranking ninja) beat each other to a pulp?

[I'm totally fired up!]

Listening to the system's pointless complaints, Hachiman muttered to himself and began to secretly ponder Wakaba Mutsu's thoughts.

First, there are generally two reasons why someone might actively want to get to know someone they are not very familiar with.

Alternatively, it could be that you simply admire the other person and genuinely want to become friends with them and continue to get to know them better.

However, according to the intelligence obtained by Hawkeye, this possibility has been largely ruled out.

Surely you can't just automatically trigger the option to become like-minded just because your favorability rating is as high as 30, right?

In addition, there may be problems with one's own interpersonal relationships, so one needs to find new friends as replacements.

Hachiman thought this was highly likely.

Given that Wakaba Mutsumi is a mutual friend of Shoko and Nagasaki Motoyo, there's a high probability that the other party's sudden appearance at this time is related to the two of them.

Thinking about it from this perspective, the ideas suddenly became clear.

Is there a conflict between Wakaba Mutsu and Sose?

Or perhaps she had a falling out with Xiangzi, so she went to find a new replacement?

I'm curious.

Don't be curious, curiosity will turn you into a sow.

The system's words abruptly interrupted his train of thought, while across from him, Ruoye Mu was paying even closer attention to him, exerting invisible mental pressure.

Hachiman simply stopped thinking and uttered a few dry words from his throat.

"why me?"

Upon hearing this, Ruoye Mu replied without hesitation, "Su Shi and Xiangzi are both your friends. They've been very happy since they met you, and I want that too."

She greatly admired Su Shi and Xiang Zi recently, who not only had things they wanted to do, but also people who genuinely cared about them.

however.

Having always been cared for by her parents, she couldn't find any direction for the future and felt no real care from her family.

Having suppressed her true nature for so long, she constantly seeks someone who can bring her a sense of self, and she feels that the boy in front of her might be able to do so.

"They became like this not because of me."

Hachiman shook his head and said decisively, "I did nothing, so even if you and I become friends, it won't make any difference."

"Su Shi, I mention you every day, Xiangzi, and we talk about you even during the few times we meet."

The girl was clearly skeptical, and the examples she gave were a bit hard for Hachiman to handle.

Mentioning me ≠ having a role

The formula is perfect.

Of course, he couldn't say that, so Hachiman pretended to think for a moment before replying, "I'm sorry, I can't do that."

"why?"

"Because I don't want to accept someone who approaches me with ulterior motives."

Hachiman Hikigaya considers himself a person with a kind of mental fastidiousness.

In his view, friends are perhaps more valuable than spouses, almost on par with family, second only to sisters.

He believes that friendship should be pure, at least from the beginning.

A relationship based solely on self-interest is not a friendship.

It is a complete fake.

Therefore, he had to reject the other party in one fell swoop here.

The sudden words were like a sharp blade, slicing open Wakaba Mutsu's heart.

She bit her cherry lips, her eyes lowered, her shoulders trembling uncontrollably, radiating a terrifyingly low pressure as she spoke haltingly in a voice as thin as a mosquito's buzz.

"No, I didn't..."

"You only want to be friends with me because of Toyokawa and Motoyo, and I have absolutely no interest in myself."

4. "No, I just want to understand you..."

Ling was about to say something, but was so frightened by Hachiman's cold gaze that she shut her mouth.

Why is Tanaka like this...?

"If there's nothing else, please leave. I really can't help you with this."

"I'm sorry," Wakaba Mutsu said weakly.

Liu's low spirits slowly seeped into Hachiman's body through the air.

To cover his embarrassment, Si dusted off the dust on his pants, muttered "I'm leaving now," and then stood up.

Just as Hachiman was about to step out of his seat, a figure quietly approached and blocked his way.

...

Motoyo Nagasaki hasn't taken an after-dinner walk in a long time.

Perhaps because her mother was often away from home, she was always alone after meals, and even when she went for a walk, no one accompanied her.

Or perhaps she simply dislikes exercise; in any case, Nagasaki Motoyo doesn't have the habit of taking a walk after meals.

However, during this period, Nagasaki Motoyo suddenly had a closed loop in her mind: "Will eating too much make me fat? -> Exercise can help me lose weight. -> Why not go out for a walk?"

So she put on her favorite casual shoes and took the elevator down to the apartment building.

"If it's your first time taking a walk, let's start with a place that's nearby."

With this in mind, Nagasaki Motoyo wandered aimlessly through the streets.

Because it's dinner time, there are many people strolling around the streets, making it very lively.

Nagasaki Motoyo strolled leisurely with her hands behind her back, leisurely observing the crowd around her.

I don't know how much time passed before I turned on my location and discovered that I had somehow ended up near Haneoka Academy.

"Well, since we're already here, why don't we go check out Hachiman's dorm?"

The girl couldn't help but think to herself with delight.

When this time comes, Hachiman will be very surprised, right?

Then, while telling me to hurry back, he also felt bad about leaving me to go home alone, so he offered to be my protector and escort me home.

Hmph, what an awkward man.

Nagasaki Motoyo felt that she had completely anticipated every move the boy would make, so she quickened her pace.

Near Haneoka Academy, there is a Saizeriya restaurant. As Nagasaki Motoyo passed by the restaurant, she slowly slowed down her pace.

Initially, she and Hachiman held study sessions at this shop, and their relationship gradually warmed up.

In a sense, this is where she and he met.

Hey?

Why didn't it happen at the train station where we first met?

how to say.

With Xiangzi present, it wasn't appropriate...

Thinking this, Nagasaki Motoyo felt even happier. She looked into the distance and carefully observed the diners in the restaurant, many of whom were families.

For those from average-income families, Saizeriya is the perfect place for a get-together.

If she gets married and has children in the future, Nagasaki Motoyo will bring her children to Saizeriya.

Then she can proudly tell her child, "Look, this is where Mommy and Daddy had their first date!"

"Hum~"

As Nagasaki Motoyo imagined a happy future, she hummed a song.

Suddenly, their steps faltered.

Two people who shouldn't be together suddenly appeared in Nagasaki Motoyo's sight.

"Muku, and Hachiman?"

Beware of fire, theft, and your best friend.

Nagasaki Motoyo never imagined that the young lady of the Wakaba family would be out on a date with a boy at this time.

It's one thing for him to be an ordinary boy, but he's actually Hachiman?

Nagasaki Motoyo's face immediately darkened.

...

Excuse me, could you move aside?

He looked up, his pupils dilated suddenly, his legs went weak, and he almost lost his balance.

Nagasaki Motoyo tilted her head at a graceful angle, her dark gaze shifting back and forth between Hachiman and Wakaba Mutsu, finally settling on Wakaba Mutsu.

"Mu, can you explain to me what exactly is going on?"

"Su Shi, what are you doing here?" Ruoye Mu seemed very surprised.

Shouldn't Su Shi be at home playing on her phone at this time of day?

Yes, normally I should be playing on my phone.

"me?"

Nagasaki Motoyo smiled slightly, "I was just out for a stroll, I didn't expect to run into you here. May I come along?"

She pointed to the seat next to Hachiman.

“We’ve already finished talking,” Hachiman quickly stopped them.

"Hachiman, please don't speak yet."

"..."

Nagasaki Motoyo squeezed Hachiman into a seat on the inside, then looked directly into Wakaba Mutsu's eyes and asked, "Can you tell me what you two were talking about just now?"

Wakaba Mutsu glanced at Hachiman, who nodded slightly.

"Ah."

After a while.

"So that's how it is. It seems I misunderstood."

Sitting next to Hachiman, Nagasaki Motoyo obediently clasped her hands together, revealing a relieved smile, as if her dark expression from just moments ago had never existed.

"By the way, can I go back now?"

Hachiman rested his chin on his hand. Now that the misunderstanding had been cleared up, there was no point in him staying here any longer.

"Please wait a moment, Hachiman. I'll take you back to your dorm later."

You're giving me a ride?

Isn't it backwards?

Hachiman's lips twitched slightly.

But since the girl had said so, he patiently continued to wait.

"Mu, in your eyes, am I not your friend?"

Su Shi pursed her lips, her shoulders drooping as if she were very sad.

When Ruo Yemu saw her sad expression, she immediately explained, "No, Su Shi, I just..."

“But what?” Su Shi seemed to take a desperate breath and said heavily, “I understand. You care more about Xiangzi than me, right?”