Does gravity make me stronger?

"Any music that doesn't celebrate youth is fine."

"Hachiman's hobby is really... peculiar."

Having reached an awkward point, Toyokawa Shoko could only awkwardly change the subject: "So, does Hachiman-kun like small animals? Cats or dogs?"

"cat."

Hachiman answered without hesitation, "Although dogs are cute, they're not as good as cats."

I also like cats.

"I also have a cat at home, but I haven't seen him in a long time."

"Oh, can I see his picture?"

"can."

Hachiman generously displayed a photo of Yuki-kun from his home.

'What an adorable kitten! But if you're going to have one, it's probably better to start with a kitten. That way, it'll be a good reference for raising children later...'

No, what are you thinking!

Startled by Toyokawa Shoko's inner thoughts, Hachiman decisively shut down his ability.

"Hachiman, why is your face so red?"

"Maybe it's because I'm more energetic after work."

"So, Hachiman enjoys his work?"

"No, I hate it the most."

"So, Hachiman only decided to become a stay-at-home dad after graduating."

Toyokawa Shoko kept her head down, and since her powers were turned off, Hachiman had no idea what she was thinking.

"And you, do you like music?"

"Yes, I like it." Toyokawa Shoko smiled happily, and Hachiman almost couldn't look directly at her with such a bright smile.

He turned his head to the side and asked, stammering slightly.

"Isn't that great?"

"Yes, that's great, but I wonder how things will change once your hobby becomes your job..."

That's right, this is a question that Toyokawa Shoko has been pondering.

She really loves music, absolutely loves it.

If I didn't love music, I wouldn't have formed Crychic, let alone performed on stage in front of so many people.

But all of that is based on "liking".

What she's doing now completely contradicts her long-held principles: using her favorite music as a tool to make money.

Is this really the right way to treat music?

Shoko Toyokawa, who was taught from a young age to revere the god of music, had this question.

“There’s nothing wrong with it, is there?” Hachiman said decisively.

"It's more accurate to say that turning your hobby into a job is something countless people aspire to. However, if you're afraid of losing your love for music because of it, then it just means that your hobby is nothing special."

And so, Hachiman barged nakedly into the depths of Toyokawa Shoko's heart, mercilessly tearing open that scar.

"It's like friendship. Whether they break up over some trivial reason or something else, it only shows that their friendship is only at that level and can't be considered genuine."

But if it's not the real thing, how am I supposed to face the music?

Although he didn't activate his abilities, Hachiman read that meaning from Toyokawa Shoko's sad expression.

He took a deep breath and said, word by word.

"So, isn't it enough to just keep falling in love with music?"

"..."

Shoko Toyokawa listened to Hachiman's words with her mouth agape and without moving. Then, her eyes quickly reddened and her breathing became rapid.

Her reaction was somewhat unexpected by Hachiman, so he immediately added.

"However, these are just my personal thoughts and are for reference only."

“No, I think what Hikigaya-kun said is very good.” Toyokawa Shoko wiped away the tears welling up in her eyes with the back of her hand, and then suddenly smiled with relief.

What she wanted to hear from Hachiman wasn't actually these things, but his words were like a clear spring, nourishing the part of her heart that was almost parched.

If you had just given me a simple word of comfort, I wouldn't have been so upset.

Why beat around the bush like this?

“Hachiman is quite an awkward person,” Toyokawa Shoko said casually.

"What's wrong with being awkward? Rather, it's frank people who are a headache. Awkwardness is the best!" Hachiman replied proudly, resting his chin on his hand.

"Yeah, I don't dislike awkward guys like Hachiman Hikigaya," said Shoko Toyokawa on the swaying bus.

...

Even after getting off the train, Hachiman's heart was still pounding.

[I don't dislike awkward guys like Hachiman, oh ho!]

Wait a minute, this is all in one chapter, stop with the recaps and padding the word count!

Hehe =(

"call!"

Hachiman took several deep breaths before he calmed himself down.

While it's convenient to hear what others are thinking at will, it's also somewhat frightening in a way.

I'll be more careful using it in the future.

In addition, he should also curb his habit of being a know-it-all.

I was just spouting nonsense to Toyokawa Shoko. If I had said something wrong, it might have directly destroyed her Dao heart.

However, these are all facts.

Hachiman felt he hadn't said anything wrong; if he had, then the world must be at fault.

Back home, Hachiman took out his homework to review as usual, but just as he picked up the book, a message came through on his phone.

Jun Nagatoya: Hikigaya-kun, could you do me a favor tomorrow?

Hachiman: Simple ones are...

Jun Otani: It's very simple, just take a picture of Ochako for me.

"First published on 705u.com - Book Club"

You call this simple?

Umbrella: [This is a violation of the law. Come with me to turn yourself in!]

Private【Didi beep! 】

Hijikata Hachiman agrees with this, because in Japan, taking photos of others without permission can easily trigger portrait rights laws, and then you'll be invited to the police station for a pork cutlet dinner.

Nihachiman: I'm sorry, I can't help you with this.

Jun Otani: How could that be? Aren't we going to take photos to commemorate this tomorrow? You can just take a random picture then, right?

Taking photos to record something—what is that?

Hachiman, who didn't quite understand workplace internships, reread the instructions issued by the school, which did indeed state that each group's report should include photos from the internship.

"Wait a minute, if I really do my internship at home, won't I have to submit a photo of myself wearing an apron?"

[Nobody wants to see your personal photos, right?]

It's so embarrassing, okay?

Secretly relieved that he wasn't doing his internship at home, Hachiman continued sending messages.

Hachiman: I can take the photo, but it's not convenient to give it to you. If you need it, you can ask Ochako for it yourself.

Jun Otani: How could this be? Aren't we best friends?

Who's your best friend?

Get out of my way!

Jun Otani: How about this, I'll treat Hikigaya to drinks for a week. Could you ask Ochako for me if that's okay?

[A week's worth of drinks? You use this to test your cadres? Which cadre wouldn't withstand such a test?]

Right, Hachiman-kun?

Hachiman nodded silently.

Hachiman: I'm sorry, I really can't help you with this.

----Cut line----

First, let me clarify that the character's name was originally just randomly chosen and had nothing to do with the Gakuen (Classroom of the Three Kingdoms). However, due to the strong reaction from everyone, the name has been corrected.

Chapter 39 039 Xiangzi is still attacking!

The next day, Hachiman's work remained unchanged, but Ochako Hana was reassigned to another location, and Toyokawa Shoko, who had been busy the previous day, took her place.

While the Yawata machine was printing the material, Toyokawa Shoko suddenly grabbed his sleeve.

"Hachiman, look! It's Ai-chan!"

Ai-chan, that idiotic AI?

Hachiman looked up without any interest and saw a young woman with long purple hair walking through the corridor, with Saito Kyoko following behind her holding a notice.

She doesn't look intelligent enough, so she's not Ai-chan.

"Wait a minute, doesn't Hikigaya-kun know Ai-chan? She's the strongest idol of the Reiwa era." Toyokawa Shoko asked curiously.

"do not know."

Hachiman shook his head. He had heard of the Empire's Ferocious Tiger and the Destruction Dragon, but were they the same type of animal?

While Hachiman was lost in thought, the purple-haired girl had already disappeared around the corner of the corridor.

"Does Toyokawa-kun like idols?"

"It's alright, I watch it occasionally."

"Oh."

"By the way, don't you think girls like that are cute, Hachiman?"

"What?"

"Like Ai-chan."

"Ah, I'm alright."

If you ask Hachiman what kind of girl he likes, he'll immediately give a few keywords: short hair, fangs, preferably a younger sister in junior high.

[Isn't that Komachi? When are we going to have a battle in the entryway?]

Get out of here!

Seeing Hachiman's indifferent expression, Toyokawa Shoko thought for a moment and then asked, "Does Hachiman not like this type of girl?"

"It's not that I dislike it, it's just that I'm indifferent to it."

"So you like older women?"

Toyokawa Shoko asked with some concern, "If you're talking about cute, I'd say I barely qualify."

But if it's the older sister type...

She is confident in her looks, but feelings are unpredictable; if you don't like someone at first sight, you might never like them in your life.

"Older sister? No way, if I had to say, she should be called younger sister..."

Hachiman immediately shut up.