The Hikigaya Couple's Youth Romance Story Is Definitely Not Wrong

"Little Snow, what do you mean by that? What do you mean even you wouldn't believe it? Do you think I'm that foolish in your eyes?" Yui protested loudly.

"Yui, wait a moment."

"Listen to me."

Hachiman's words quieted the noisy Miss Dango.

"I can assure you that everything I just said to Yukino is true. Think about it, are there some things only you know right now?"

"Hmm..." Yui lightly tapped her chin, thinking quietly.

"So, according to the two of you, Little Snow and I both fell for you at the same time? And then you rejected us both?"

"No, why is your focus so strange?"

Hachiman and Yukino both covered their faces.

"Heeheehee, I'm sorry, but Hikki back then... Eek, were Yukino and I blind?"

"Then I truly apologize to both of you."

Hachiman said, a little annoyed.

"Ah, no, that's not what I meant."

Yui quickly waved her hands, apologizing.

"Then what exactly do you mean?"

"Well, Little Snow usually doesn't lie, so I'll believe you two this time."

Yui smiled and continued, "If it's true, and you could be honest with me, it seems you really care about me."

"Yui, you are my most important friend," Yukino said to the pink-haired girl with extreme seriousness.

"Uwaa~ Little Snow, saying that makes me a little embarrassed."

A shy pink blush spread across Yui's face.

"But... Little Snow, you're my most important friend too."

"Oh~ And Hikki too."

"So, whether what you said today is true or not, we're all good friends."

"And... I won't fight Hikki with Little Snow either."

Yui hesitated when she said this last part, then seemed to make up her mind.

Hearing Yui say this, Hachiman and Yukino exchanged a look, then smiled at the same time.

They each extended a hand, grasping Yui's left and right hands respectively.

Then Hachiman said with unusual seriousness, "When Yukino and I get married, you'll be the only bridesmaid."

"No... you mean I'll be the only one you can invite, right?"

Immediately, hearty laughter and the sounds of girls playfully bickering echoed from the Service Club room.

Chapter Twenty-Six: Shizuka Hiratsuka: I'm going on a blind date, leave me alone.

When the bell signaling the end of the final exam rang, Hachiman put down his pen and stood up, walking out of the examination hall.

"Hikki~ How do you feel?" Yui caught up and asked.

"Well, it wasn't too difficult, I guess."

"Eh? You're that confident? Why did I feel like it was super hard?" Yui said dejectedly.

Hachiman's mouth twitched. Miss Dango here had claimed to be studying a few days ago, but in reality, she spent most of her time drinking tea and chatting with Yukino, having a grand old time.

"I think I'm doomed this time."

"It's just a midterm exam, not a college entrance exam, and only you will know your grades. Why care so much?" Hachiman said calmly.

"Hmm? That does seem to be the case."

Yui seemed to suddenly snap back to reality.

"...Hachiman, why are you still standing there?"

"Let's go find Little Snow!"

Yui grabbed Hachiman and pulled him towards the Service Club.

"Hachiman-kun, could you come with me for a moment?"

Shizuka Hiratsuka, holding a stack of test papers, suddenly appeared behind them.

"Ah... Teacher Hiratsuka, what do you need me for?"

Hachiman said with unusual guilt.

It's nothing, I just have some things I want to ask you.

In short, just come with me quickly.

Shizuka Hiratsuka was still dressed in her usual dashing attire.

You go back and tell Yukino first, I'll go with Teacher Hiratsuka.

Saying that, he turned and followed Shizuka Hiratsuka towards the teachers' office.

So, what does Teacher Hiratsuka want me here for? Hachiman flopped down onto the sofa.

Teacher Hiratsuka put down the test papers and turned around. Seeing Hachiman's posture, she didn't say much, sat down, and seemed to be thinking carefully about something.

Um, Hachiman-kun, are you settling in well at the Service Club?

Shizuka Hiratsuka tapped her chin and finally began with a calm question.

I'm fine.

Hachiman replied casually.

That's good, I was worried you and Yukino wouldn't get along, but I heard rumors among the students that you two are quite close now?

Looking at Shizuka Hiratsuka cautiously asking him, Hachiman smiled before continuing, Teacher, what kind of "close" are you referring to?

Um, what I heard students saying privately is that Yukino-san even held your hand, is that right?

If that's the case, then what they said is correct, and it doesn't say that lovers aren't allowed to hold hands, does it? Hachiman asked, confused.

Huh? Lovers? You and Yukino? Shizuka Hiratsuka's expression was one of shock, amusement, and disbelief, as if she had heard the moon was made of cheese.

Um, if you don't believe me, you can call Yukino over and ask.

Hachiman felt a surge of smugness.

After hearing this, Shizuka Hiratsuka slumped onto the sofa, her eyes vacant, looking like she was contemplating life.

It's over, I got too smug. Will she punch me to death when she snaps out of it? Hachiman muttered to himself, watching the stimulated Teacher Shizuka.

Teacher Shizuka... If you don't need anything else, can I leave now?

Slap! Shizuka Hiratsuka slammed her fair palm onto the table.

Startled, Hachiman immediately straightened up, standing at attention.

Wait, there's one more thing.

Hachiman felt a chilling tone in Teacher Shizuka's voice.

W-what is it?

Shizuka Hiratsuka pushed herself up from the sofa, walked to her desk, fumbled around, and pulled out a document.

Do you remember that workplace observation survey form I had you fill out a while ago?

Ah... I remember... Hachiman inwardly groaned.

So, Hachiman-kun, can you explain to me what you mean by "only wanting to be a househusband"? Shizuka Hiratsuka looked at Hachiman with a pleasant expression.

Hachiman looked at the deeply stimulated Teacher Shizuka before him, feeling that if he didn't answer this question well, her seemingly delicate but capable of delivering a fatal blow fist would fall upon him.

Moreover, Teacher Shizuka had just been subjected to a blatant display of affection today as a single person, and her anger meter was about to explode.

So, Hachiman, sweating profusely, frantically thought about how to handle the situation.

Forget it, you can take it back first. Think about where you want to go.

Teacher Shizuka waved her hand weakly.

Then... I'll be going back.

Hachiman took his form, as if afraid Shizuka Hiratsuka would change her mind.

Wait a moment, there's one more thing I forgot to mention.

Shizuka Hiratsuka stopped Hachiman again.

W-what else is there?

Hachiman's hair stood on end.

The workplace observation is in groups of three, so go back and find one more person with Yukino.

After saying that, Shizuka Hiratsuka waved her hand weakly, signaling Hachiman to leave.

Having received permission, Hachiman didn't look back and bolted.

Leaving Shizuka Hiratsuka alone, she staggered to pick up her keys and bag to head out. A female teacher working nearby noticed Shizuka Hiratsuka's actions and said with a smile, Teacher Hiratsuka, going home so early?

Shizuka Hiratsuka turned back and replied with a bitter smile, I'm not in a good mood today, so I'm going home early.

The female teacher, left sitting on the chair inexplicably, watched Shizuka Hiratsuka's desolate and lonely retreating figure.

After leaving the teachers' office, Hachiman walked all the way to the Service Club. As soon as he opened the door, Yui pounced on him like a dog seeing its owner return home.

Hikki~ What did Teacher Hiratsuka want you for?

Hachiman simply shoved the paper he was holding into Yui's face, then walked over and sat down next to Yukino, taking the cup she was holding and taking a sip.

Did you add sugar? Hachiman said, looking at Yukino.

Huh? No, why do you say that?

Yukino blinked blankly.

Hachiman didn't say anything, just scraped his finger inside Yukino's mouth, then directly put the saliva-covered finger into his own mouth.

I was wondering why it was so sweet, so that's why.

Ew~ Little Snow, Hikki, you two are too much.

Yui shuddered in disgust, looking at the two of them.

Speaking of which, Hikki's aspiration really suits his personality.

Yui said as she handed the paper to Yukino.

So Teacher Hiratsuka was looking for you about this?

Mm-hmm. Hachiman nodded.

As Yui and Hachiman were talking, Yukino, who was looking at the paper in her hands, let out a snicker.

Househusband, hahaha~ You can tell it's Hachiman just by looking at it. Yukino teased Hachiman with a delicate laugh.

Stop laughing, just help me think of what to write.

Hachiman patted Yukino's head.

Wait a minute, I think I'm going to laugh myself to death.

Yukino slumped over the table, her body still occasionally convulsing.