The Hikigaya Couple's Youth Romantic Comedy Is Definitely Not Wrong Chapter 26

Although he said he didn't care, Hachiman could still hear a hint of loneliness in Rumi's tone.

"Well, by the time your sister is born, you'll probably be as old as I am."

The little one couldn't help but smile at the word "sister," but quickly composed herself, feigning a cold demeanor.

"Don't learn from your mother, what's so good about being cold?"

Hachiman sternly lectured little Rumi.

"What about me?" Yukino suddenly entered from outside the door.

"Nothing... I was just praising your cooking and telling Rumi to learn from you."

Hachiman said awkwardly, winking at Rumi.

"Is that so?" Yukino looked suspiciously at Hachiman, who seemed off.

"Did he really say that?" Yukino asked little Rumi.

Rumi nodded faintly.

"Alright, let's go eat."

Yukino happily called out to the two of them.

Seeing Rumi cover for him, Hachiman breathed a sigh of relief and carried her towards the dining room.

"Haa~ Good morning, Onii-chan."

Komachi rubbed her eyes, yawned, and greeted Hachiman.

Hachiman came out carrying Rumi. Seeing Komachi drowsy, her ahoge drooping, he asked, "Didn't you sleep well last night?"

"Hehehe, I accidentally stayed up too late playing yesterday," Komachi said sheepishly, rubbing her head.

"Be mindful. Even though it's summer vacation, you can't sleep too late. And you're still growing, so you need even more sleep," Hachiman instructed.

"I know, Onii-chan, you're like a nagging mother," Komachi said impatiently.

"You! I'm worried about you. Look at your sister Yukino, she doesn't sleep well all day and that's why she's underdeveloped," Hachiman tapped Komachi's forehead, muttering the last part very quietly.

"Heehee, Onii-chan doesn't need to worry. I drink milk every day now."

"Wait? Why is Onii-chan concerned about this? Eek, no way?"

Komachi suddenly hugged her chest, looking at Hachiman warily.

"What are you thinking? Is there any part of you I haven't seen?" Hachiman said irritably.

"That's true... no, wuuu~ it's over, Komachi won't get married. Komachi has been defiled by Onii-chan."

Komachi wailed.

"Alright, stop messing around."

Yukino came out and placed the plates in front of the three of them.

"Heehee, ever since Sister Yukino came, our meals have become much more abundant." Komachi praised sincerely.

"Eh? But your brother cooks much better than I do," Yukino said shyly.

"You're kidding, right? Onii-chan cooks better than Sister Yukino?" Komachi looked astonished.

"I'm just lazy," Hachiman said while feeding Rumi breakfast. Watching the little one eat in his arms with little "aah aah" sounds, Hachiman was filled with affection.

"As for you, Komachi, have you done your summer homework? You seem to be partying all the time." Hachiman asked.

"Ah~ there's still plenty of time, I'll do it later," Komachi said with a dry laugh.

"Whatever you say," Hachiman shrugged and said casually.

He then turned his attention back to feeding his daughter.

Chapter 41: Yukino and the Dog

Hachiman felt like he was dreaming, because in front of him, four pairs of fair, long legs were swaying. The reason there were four pairs was that the Hikigaya family's pet, Yuihama Yui, had arrived early that morning.

In the early morning, Yukino and Hachiman were wiping the floor when they suddenly heard the doorbell ring.

Hachiman was about to stand up, but Yukino got up first.

"I'm closer, I'll get it."

Hachiman nodded, then continued to wipe the floor with the towel.

"Hello, may I ask who you're looking for?" Yukino said as she opened the door.

As soon as Yukino saw who it was, she and the person outside let out a small gasp at the same time.

"Yui, why are you here?" Yukino said, flustered.

"I was about to ask why Little Snow is here, and dressed like that."

Yui looked at Yukino's casual home attire, with a hat made of folded newspaper on her head, and was also puzzled.

"Huh? Oh, I was just cleaning..." Yukino's voice trailed off, her face growing redder.

"What are you doing here?" Yukino seemed to remember something and stared suspiciously at Yui.

"Hee hee hee, don't look at me like that, I won't fight you for Hikki."

Yui chuckled mischievously.

"I... I didn't mean it like that."

Yukino wished she could find a hole to crawl into.

"Don't worry~ I'm here to see Hikki about something."

Yui held up the bag she was carrying.

"What is it?" Yukino saw the bag in Yui's hand trembling continuously and asked doubtfully, "Is it alive?"

"Tada~" Yui mimicked a sound with her mouth as she opened the bag.

"How about that~ Cute, right!" Yui hugged Sabure and showed it to Yukino.

"A... dog?" Yukino's voice trembled slightly.

"Yeah, yeah~ How is it, cute, right?"

Yui held Sabure out further.

Sabure, in turn, wagged its tail cooperatively and barked at Yukino a couple of times.

"Don't... don't come any closer."

Yukino slowly backed away with a wary posture.

"Eh? What's wrong? Isn't it very cute?" Yui petted Sabure's head and asked Yukino, confused.

"Hee hee hee, Little Snow, do you want to hold him?" Yui said, trying to put the dog into Yukino's arms.

"Hachiman!"

Yui looked inexplicably at Yukino, who was screaming and stumbling as she ran back into the house.

So, Yui hugged the dog, took off her sandals, looked around, and not finding any slippers, stepped into Hachiman's house barefoot.

"So, you're saying you want to go out and play, but you're afraid no one will take care of the dog, so you want to leave it with me for a week?" Hachiman gently petted Sabure's head, and it wagged its tail comfortably.

"Yes, yes~ I've already prepared the dog food and everything. You just need to walk it a few times a day."

Yui handed the bag on her back to Hachiman.

"What are you doing?"

Hachiman asked Yukino, who was cowering behind him.

"I..." Yukino looked at the dog in Hachiman's arms and immediately shrank back.

"Eh? Little Snow, what's wrong?" Yui asked, noticing Yukino's strange behavior since earlier.

"Her? She's afraid of dogs."

Hachiman said calmly.

"Eh! You're kidding, right?" Yui exclaimed in shock.

"N-no... it's true..." Yukino said shyly, tugging at Hachiman's sleeve.

"Why? Isn't it quite cute?" Yui said, looking at Sabure in Hachiman's arms.

"How about it, Little Snow, want to try? My Sabure is very well-behaved."

Yui snatched Sabure from Hachiman's arms, but surprisingly, the little guy seemed displeased and struggled, trying to nuzzle against Hachiman.

"Hey! Why are you like this? You're my dog, you know."

Yui held the struggling Sabure, very dissatisfied.

"N-no, I refuse."

Yukino hid her head behind Hachiman, not daring to look at the dachshund.

Tsk tsk tsk, I can't believe it, Little Snow is actually afraid of something.

Yui clicked her tongue in amazement.

Hachiman suddenly chuckled maliciously, picked up Sabure, who was showing off its belly, and walked towards Yukino.

"Want to pet him? His fur is quite nice."

Hachiman walked towards Yukino with a smile.

"You... What are you doing? Don't... don't come any closer."

Yukino trembled in fear.

"Never mind."

Hachiman dropped the dog, letting it pester Kamakura.

"What are you doing? Hurry and bring Kaa-kun here."

Yukino urged Hachiman impatiently as she watched Sabure chase Kamakura.

"If you're worried about him, go get him yourself. I'm not helping."

Hachiman spread his hands with a wicked grin.

"Yui~" Seeing that her boyfriend was unreliable, Yukino turned to beg her best friend instead.