Does gravity make me stronger?

"..."

"Higurashi, which female celebrity do you like? I can help you get her contact information."

"I like a foreign celebrity named Thimble Pearl."

Is she pretty?

"Because he said he doesn't talk while eating."

"Sigh... Hitori's favorite things are really interesting, hahaha."

Jun Otani, who had been rebuked, laughed heartlessly, making Hachiman's scalp tingle.

You didn't even break through my defenses, you're so shameless!

The four chatted idly, and just as they were finishing their meal, Jun Otani suddenly poured Hachiman a cup of tea.

Hachiman stared blankly at the teacup.

You think I can't fetch water myself?

【Take it and throw it away!】

"Higurashi, if I were to confess my feelings to Ochako right now, do you think I'd have a chance?" Jun Otani asked at that moment.

They don't even know your name, do you think there's a chance?

Although he thought that way, Hachiman couldn't say it.

Why do you think that?

"Look, when she left just now, she kept looking this way."

'Don't girls usually only pay attention to people they like? Maya, could she have fallen for me at first sight?'

[What kind of Guonan is this? It's really going downhill!]

Hachiman silently shut down his inner thoughts to avoid contaminating his mind.

"I think that's just your imagination."

"No way, but she really is looking at me."

Do you believe she loves you, or do you believe I am Qin Shi Huang?

"Then...do as you please," Hachiman said helplessly.

"But I still have emotional intelligence. I'm currently an intern at the workplace. Wouldn't confessing my feelings casually affect Ochako's work?"

"really."

"So I decided to confess after I went back to school."

"..."

I feel like talking to this person would lower my IQ.

I think so too.

With that thought in mind, Hachiman picked up the plate, said goodbye to the other three, and returned to his post.

-----Cut Line----

I'm going out tonight, so I'm updating to 4K all at once.

Chapter 38 038 Hachiman: It's Not My Fault (4K)

The afternoon's work was the same as the morning's, the only difference being that, after the discarded documents were probably finished, Ochako Hana was also assigned to the printer.

The two of them stood there dumbfounded next to the printer.

It has two doors!

Is he really a genius?

After casually making a comment, Hachiman openly took out his phone, found a light novel, and started reading.

"Gravity Makes Me Stronger?" What a bizarre title, but it looks quite interesting. By the way, what's the use of these recommendation votes?

Just as Hachiman was wondering about the new features on the app, he heard Ochako Hana whispering something to him.

"Hachiman, can you do me a favor?"

"what?"

"The minister wants me to move this over, but I can't move it by myself."

Ochako pointed to a large box next to the printer, which was filled with documents she couldn't understand, but they were probably written materials used by Strawberry Brokerage for recruitment.

Hachiman crouched down and tried to lift the box, only to find that even with his 500,000 horsepower of strength, he couldn't lift it.

He avoided Ochako's concerned gaze and walked outside.

"Wait a minute, I'll go find a small cart."

Tools are humankind's best partners.

The system is humanity's best cheat code.

Wow, you've even managed to rhyme?

But you should at least give me the ability to enhance my body!

Hachiman walked to the second storeroom and then returned with a cart.

Let's carry it up together.

With their combined efforts, the box was finally lifted onto the cart. Hachiman held the handle with one hand, while Ochako Hana followed behind to keep the cart balanced.

On the way to the minister's office, Ochako Hana suddenly asked.

"Hachigaya-kun, what is your relationship with Toyokawa-kun?"

'I always felt that Hikigaya and Toyokawa were very close, but no, it seems like Toyokawa was the one who really wanted to get closer to them.'

'As for Hachiman, he's also interested, but seems he's too scared?'

[Hey, how could you say that about my brother Hachiman! Husky pointing at someone.JPG]

[Is it that my brother Hachiman is afraid? It's that he doesn't want to!]

[And my brother Hachiman's first time was reserved for a steel wool pad!]

System, don't sleep too soundly tonight.

Hachiman paused for a moment, mentally unleashing a powerful Rising Dragon Fist on the system, before continuing forward.

"It's nothing, what's wrong?"

"But Toyokawa-san mentions you to me occasionally. Isn't Toyokawa-san quite aloof in class? So I'm very curious about you. What kind of person can win Toyokawa-san's favor?"

"It's nothing, maybe there are just fewer boys in the school."

"Really? I was wondering if you two are close in private. Look, it's the same with this internship."

Girls, can you please stop being so gossipy?

"We're just classmates."

Hachiman replied coldly, while the latter obediently said "Oh," and the two of them didn't continue the conversation.

Before returning to the printing room after delivering the boxes, Hachiman received a friend request from a stranger.

Jun Otani: I'm requesting to add you as a friend.

[They're probably here to ask you for information about Ochako flowers, what should I do?]

Just ignore it.

Getting involved in someone else's relationship is a very complicated matter, and Hachiman didn't want to cause trouble for himself.

However, seemingly determined to form a united front with him, Jun Otani, who was working downstairs, ran upstairs just before the end of his shift.

"Hitoritani-kun, I've added you as a friend, could you please accept?" Jun Otani asked earnestly, his hands clasped together.

"Oh, I'll approve it when I get back." Hachiman scratched his cheek and started to play dumb.

"Well, I have something to tell you now."

"Can't we go back and say it?"

"Please, Hikigaya, no, Hikigaya-kun!"

[So you know my name, Hachiman-kun? Too late to change your tune now. Guards, drag him out and chop him up!]

"..."

After Otani Jun's persistent pleas, Hachiman finally relented and agreed to the friend request.

After Jun Otani left, Ochako Hana came up and looked him over with a strange gaze.

'Hachiman and Otani seem to be on good terms, hahaha'

'And it seems like Hachiman is the type who can't refuse anyone's request; he seems to have a knack for being a submissive.'

'However, there are also some things that make Hachiman and Toyokawa clash, what should I do? I'm so conflicted.'

No, girl, you look so naive, how come you're a fujoshi (a female fan of male-male romance)?

Besides, he's clearly pursuing you.

Upon hearing these thoughts, Hachiman immediately severed his power.

"It's almost time. I need to contact Toyokawa. It's time to go home."

"Oh."

Soon, Toyokawa Shoko, who had been separated from Hachiman and the others, returned to the office. There seemed to be traces of makeup on her face, and her demeanor had also undergone some subtle changes.

Toyokawa Shoko's rosy cheeks revealed the innocence of a high school student, and her almond-shaped eyes beneath long eyelashes were bright and spirited.

Hachiman stared intently at the other person, as if his soul had been stolen away.

"I'm sorry I'm late. Let's go back. Can we meet at the same time tomorrow?" Toyokawa Shoko said gently.

"I'm fine." - Hachiman

"Oh." Ochako Hana.

Because Ochako Hana's house was in a different direction from the two of them, after leaving the office building, only Hachiman and Toyokawa Shoko rode together in the car.

Perhaps she was a little tired, as Toyokawa Shoko kept dozing off in her chair, her body gradually leaning towards Hachiman.

Just before his body leaned in, Hachiman spoke.

"Toyokawa-kun, is the work schedule the same tomorrow morning?"

Startled awake, Toyokawa Shoko shook her head, trying to clear her mind.

"Yes, Hachiman, didn't you like today's work?"

"No, rather, I'd say I'd be willing to do this job for the rest of my life."

"The printer guardian?"

"..."

Toyokawa Shoko smiled slightly and said leisurely.

"However, since we're now at the agency, if Hachiman-kun is willing, I can ask Ms. Saito to arrange for you to be assigned to... another office."

'The idols at Strawberry Entertainment are all so beautiful. If we let Hachiman go there, he's so kind, he'll definitely get teased. No way!'

Hachiman, who had just activated the mind-reading function, awkwardly looked away and gazed out the car window.

I always felt that Toyokawa Shoko had some misunderstandings about her own image.

'I haven't talked to Hachiman much today. Will he think I'm ignoring him? But... I don't know what Hachiman likes or dislikes.'

Don't say... don't think things that are so easily misunderstood.

The two remained silent throughout the journey.

It wasn't until they were almost at the station that Toyokawa Shoko spoke up: "I did ask you before, but Hachiman, do you like music?"

"Fortunately."

Which style do you prefer? Rock, blues, folk, or classical?