Does gravity make me stronger?

"Hey, isn't this only my first day at work?"

Hongxia made a surprised comment, and then continued.

"Hachiman, come closer, let me wipe your sweat."

Because of her height, Nijika, who is a head shorter than Hachiman, slightly tiptoed and naturally reached her right hand, which was holding a towel, towards Hachiman's forehead.

The moment the soft touch made contact with his forehead, Hachiman felt as if he had been electrocuted and hurriedly took half a step back.

"...I can do it myself."

"oh oh."

After handing the towel to Hachiman, Nijika stood with her hands behind her back, looking at him obediently.

"Hachigaya, although we couldn't get you on stage last time, I hope you won't hate music or this performance hall because of it."

"...I don't hate music, nor do I hate this concert hall. On the contrary, I feel it's amazing that Manager Ijichi pays such a high salary."

"Really?"

"...real."

"You hesitated just now, didn't you? You definitely hesitated, didn't you?"

"No..."

Hachiman turned his face away guiltily. If he could do less physical labor and have more free time, he was sure he would love this performance hall.

Seeing Hachiman's awkward expression, Nijika smiled slightly.

Nijika Ichi is a warm and kind child, and also a keen observer.

Although compared to Bochi's cancer-like social anxiety, Hachiman is as normal as an ordinary person.

He can converse well with people and doesn't often get lost in his own world, but he always tends to hide in a corner, intentionally or unintentionally, and doesn't like to look people in the eye.

His personality is probably a bit twisted.

These are all things that Hongxia has observed in the past few days.

Simply put, Hachiman Hikigaya is a different type of socially awkward person than Pochi-chan.

Hongxia doesn't consider herself to be a saint who has excessive empathy and would do anything to help someone who has gone astray.

But she couldn't just ignore her friends.

Therefore, it is only natural to help Hachiman.

"Hachiman, do your best!"

"Add fuel to what?"

"Um... We have guests. I'll go greet them first. Hachiman, you can familiarize yourself with the place first, and ask me if you have any questions!"

Upon seeing the guest walk in from outside, Hongxia immediately went to greet him.

"Hey, I still don't know how to accept a drink!"

...

Around 5:30, the performance was about to begin, and the beverage station became empty as a result.

Taking a break from his busy schedule, Hachiman took out his phone, filmed the band's performance on stage, and sent it to Komachi.

Hachiman: Look, Komachi!

Hachiman: Band Performance.avi

Komachi: ( ) You're not Onii-chan! Tell me who you are!

Hachiman:?

Hachiman: It's me, Komachi, your world's most handsome older brother, Hachiman Hikigaya :)

Komachi: Onii-chan can't possibly go to the concert hall twice in a row, please give my phone back to my Onii-chan!

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Komachi: Oh, it really is Onii-chan. Why is Onii-chan in the concert hall again? Did Onii-chan and Motoyo-nee join the band together?

Hachiman: No way! Onii-chan works at the performance hall, so if there's any good San performance in the future, you can send it to Komachi.

Komachi: Well, thank you in advance, Onii-chan. By the way, how did your date with Suze go?

Hachiman: I'm busy, please reply later.

Komachi:?

Komachi:? ? ?

Komachi: Onii-chan, you didn't make Suze-neechan angry, did you, you idiot Hachiman!

Hachiman: No, she just ran away on her own.

Komachi:? ? ?

While at her hometown in Chiba, Komachi Hikigaya suddenly stood up from the sofa and let out a loud "ha!" This action almost made Yuki-kun, the cat lying next to her purring, bristle.

"Meow~"

Yuki-kun meowed angrily, as if complaining about why Komachi was making such a big fuss; cats like quiet!

"I'm sorry, Yuki-kun..."

"I'm sorry to Yuki-kun," Komachi murmured apologetically.

"What do you mean 'ran away on her own'? You're the one who made her run away, you idiot, Onii-chan!"

Last Friday, Komachi took the train to Tokyo, saying she wanted to hang out with her friends there, but really she just wanted to see her silly older brother.

Upon arriving in Tokyo, he unexpectedly learned that Hachiman was getting close to a beautiful woman named Nagasaki Motoyo.

Perhaps it was because her blockhead brother had finally come to his senses, Komachi was very happy.

But now, Hachiman has actually angered Nagasaki Motoyo's older sister and made her run away?

Hachiman Hikigaya, you have already chosen your own death!

"As expected, it's impossible to expect any romantic comedy from that twisted older brother!"

So, Komachi hurriedly opened Nagasaki Motoyo's Line account to get a quick overview of the situation.

Komachi: Good evening, Suze-neechan. My brother found a new part-time job these past few days. Did he tell you?

Nagasaki Motoyo: Good evening, Komachi

Motoyo Nagasaki: Hachiman hasn't been in touch with me lately, but I'm glad he found a new job.

Komachi: Sigh, hasn't my brother been looking for Su Shi-nee-san lately?

Komachi: Don't be angry, Suze-neechan. I'll give him a good kiss for you!

Nagasaki Motoyo: It's okay, Komachi. Hachiman and I are just friends. I don't mind these things.

As expected, Nagasaki Motoyo's answer regarding her relationship with Hachiman was very ambiguous.

It does indeed imply a degree of "cooling off" or "neglecting" the issue.

Surprisingly, Komachi also noticed that Nagasaki Motoyo's tone still suggested that Hachiman should take the initiative to reconcile with her.

"Although I don't think Onii-chan will get along well with other girls, we can't let things get so awkward. It seems we'll have to rely on Komachi to step in!"

Komachi felt she was really worried sick about her older brother's happiness in his next life.

"If you disappoint Komachi this time, don't ever come home again!"

Komachi angrily tapped on the screen and then sent a message.

A few minutes later.

Komachi: If Onii-chan doesn't make up with Suze-nee-san this week, Komachi will never talk to Onii-chan again!

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Hachiman: Dame!

Hachiman: No, Komachi, did you do something?

Komachi: I'm busy, please reply later.

Hachiman sent many messages, but Komachi didn't reply at all.

"System, can you read Komachi's thoughts over a wired connection?"

Get out of here!

A moment later, Nagasaki Motoyo's chat box popped up.

Nagasaki Motoyo: Hi Hachiman, I'm sorry for the trouble I caused you the other day.

Nagasaki Motoyo: I wonder if it would be convenient for us to meet these next few days?

"???"

Chapter 32 032 Nagasaki Motoyo: The Familiar Recipe

Quack, who is Nagasaki Motoyo?

I don't know him.

Just as Hachiman was about to ignore it, his phone beeped again.

Nagasaki Motoyo: Komachi just contacted me; she sent me some gifts and hopes I can take them to you.

Nagasaki Motoyo: If I have time, I'll bring it along when it arrives.

Why did Komachi send something so secretly?

She truly is the sweet little darling of the Hikigaya family.

So cute!

No, why did you send it to Nagasaki Motoyo?

[Hachiman-kun, your championship trophy has been stolen!]

Angry Cat

Of course, what Nagasaki Motoyo said unilaterally doesn't count, since how could the adorable Komachi possibly do such an act of aiding the enemy?

Hachiman pondered for a few seconds before confirming with his younger sister, and this time, Komachi finally replied.

Hachiman: Nagasaki Motoyo said that you sent her something, is that true?

Komachi: It's true, you idiot onii-chan! You didn't tell me your dorm address, so I can only send it to Motoyo-neechan first.

Hachiman: You can ask me.

Komachi: Humph~

If I don't discipline you for a few days, you'll be climbing on the roof and tearing off the tiles. Now you dare to threaten me, Onii-chan. I don't even want to think about what you'll do in the future.

When faced with Komachi's unreasonable and willful behavior, he, as the older brother, naturally chose to... forgive her.

As for Nagasaki Motoyo, that guy repeatedly tried to get close to Komachi, he deserves to die!

Hachiman, expressionless, opened Nagasaki Motoyo's chat interface and typed.

Hachiman: Komachi, I'm sorry for the trouble. You can send the item to me; I'll pay for the postage. Here's my address: 3rd floor, Haneoka Dormitory...

Nagasaki Motoyo: I'll bring it to you. It's not much, no need to waste money.

"..."

Do you have someone as gentle as Nagasaki Motoyo?

Motoyo Nagasaki, a woman of great character!

But you deserve to die!

What did I do?

Hachiman expressed that he was truly innocent.

Nagasaki Motoyo's tone was quite forceful, giving Hachiman no chance to refuse, so he had no choice but to agree to pick it up in a few days, and the location would be discussed later.

"I'll just pretend I forgot about it in a few days, even though it's a shame about the gift Komachi brought me."