Chapter Seventy-Nine: Naturally, Hikigaya Hachiman Is No Longer Alone / Chapter Eighty: Yui: But I'm Still a Kid!

Hachiman spoke as he took Rumi's tender little hand and led her outside.

Ehehehehe~ Kamakura~ Kaa-kun~ Meow~ Meow meow~

Hachiman had not even reached the dining room when he heard Yukino's strange voice.

Was this person crazy? Hachiman couldn't help thinking that. She had only gone a few days without seeing Kaa-kun, yet Yukino had already become like this.

"Here~" Komachi came running over with quick little footsteps and handed Yukino the item in her hands.

While Hachiman and the others ate breakfast nearby, Yukino wore a blissful expression as she brushed Kaa-kun's fur, clipped its claws, and finally scratched its head and neck gently.

Hachiman watched Kaa-kun from the side, feeling exceptionally jealous that it could enjoy Yukino's full service so early in the morning.

"Ah~ Hachiman-kun, we meet again."

"How was your holiday these past few days?" Shizuka Hiratsuka said as she sneak-attacked Hachiman's shoulder from behind after he had just parted from Yukino on the stairs.

"Well, how should I put it? After wearing the Sobu High School uniform again a few days later, it actually feels rather uncomfortable."

Hachiman thought for a moment before slowly replying to Shizuka Hiratsuka.

"Oh my, that excuse really suits your usual style."

Like an old man, Shizuka Hiratsuka slapped Hachiman's shoulder with hearty force.

Hachiman gritted his teeth and endured the powerful blows, his body sinking lower with each movement of Shizuka Hiratsuka's arm.

"But even if you dislike it, you still have to come to class properly. Even if you already have Recommendation Qualification secured, you can't just skip school whenever you feel like it."

Shizuka Hiratsuka lectured Hachiman like a parent.

Hachiman pursed his lips and rummaged through his bulging bag. When he saw the gift box with Shizuka Hiratsuka's name on it, he took it out.