Chapter 522

"Ah, nice to meet you~ Wow~ You're so cute! Right, brother?"

"Yes, but he's a boy."

"Haha~ You're joking again, I really don't know what this brother is talking about~"

"Ah, um... I really am a boy..."

Saika Totsuka and looked away.

Huh? This guy is definitely a boy, right?

"Huh? Really?!"

"..."

After some self-introductions, the group learned about the matter the two middle school students had come to discuss that day— the Kawasaki Saki "delinquent" incident!

In short, Kawasaki Saki, who is in the same class as Yuihama Yui and the others, has recently started staying out all night. Because of her parents' work and the number of family members, they haven't been able to take care of her much, which has caused concern among her younger siblings.

I don't know how to turn my sister back to her old self, who used to be so earnest and gentle.

Chapter 474 Two Rare Animals

Hikigaya Hachiman wasn't very interested in this and continued adding sugar packets to his coffee.

His impression of Kawasaki Saki was... unfortunately, nothing at all, probably similar to his impression of Saika Totsuka before she joined the Service Club.

After all, for a lone wolf or a lone bear like him, it's enough to simply enjoy learning and time idly by himself.

What's more—he gave Taishi Kawasaki a deadpan glare.

This guy actually dared to come to the cafe alone with Komachi to discuss business! And he was even thinking of asking him for a favor!

Just give him some seemingly reasonable but actually flawed advice and send him on his way.

Get out of Komachi right now! And go back to your own home!

"Family situation... Ah, it seems every family has one."

Yukino Shita Yukino's exquisite ice-like face was slightly darkened, her expression gloomy like never before—at least that's how it appeared to them.

It was exactly like Taishi Kawasaki pouring out his troubles, even more so...

Just then, her phone vibrated twice.

"Um?"

Yukino Shita Yukino's pent-up emotions vanished instantly, like dark clouds after a rainstorm, easily dispelled by the sun of a true god, returning her to her usual self.

She picked up her phone and glanced at it. After reading the message, she frowned in surprise.

"Ha?!"

"Um, Little Yukino, what happened?"

Sitting next to her, Yuihama Yui and quickly asked her what was wrong.

"..."

Yukino Shita Yukino still frowned, seemingly reluctant to talk about such things, but after a brief moment of thought, she finally let out a soft sigh.

First, she quickly tapped the screen with her smooth, rounded fingertips to respond to the other person, then turned off the screen and put it down to give her a reply:

"It's nothing, it's just that someone unexpected is coming soon."

"Huh? Who?"

"That person you know too."

Even if you say that... well...

"The one in Tokyo."

Yukino Shita Yukino further narrowed down the area.

"Huh? Mr. Talent is coming? Really?!"

Yuihama Yui jumped backward, crashing into the back of the long dining table.

As for why she was able to determine that it was Sakurakoji Talent came, and not Yamada Ryo and the others... that's also a question.

"Gurgle~!"

Hikigaya Hachiman also shrank back, instinctively covering his face with his hand.

For some reason, I have a feeling that I'm about to face a ferocious beast.

No, it's okay, it's normal! Even that sharp-tongued woman forgot to maintain her composure just now... He comforted himself with this thought.

"Hey~ brother,"

Komachi Hikigaya nudged him with her elbow and asked curiously, "Who is that person? Why are you all Yui -neechan and the rest of you?"

"... It is a divine Divine Beast that stands above ordinary wild animals."

Huh?

She tilted her head, dumbfounded and unable to understand.

"..."

Ten minutes later.

Hey everyone! Long time no see!

With her Hands in her pockets, Sakurakoji Talent walked gracefully and smiled as she went straight to their two tables.

"Oh my, there are a few unfamiliar faces here. Are they here for a study session too?"

Before he could even say anything to welcome him, Yukino Shita Yukino retorted, "Sakurakoji- kun, 'long time no see' is something you say to someone you haven't seen in a long time. Don't even mention me, you only just met Classmate Yuihama. Are you talking to Hikitani classmate?"

"But he only went there to buy snacks during Golden Week. Don't you remember his ordinary face? That's understandable."

"Hey! Don't spread the attack too far! I was just caught in the crossfire!"

Hikigaya Hachiman, sweat beading on his forehead, glared at her resentfully.

Sakurakoji Talent glanced at her speechlessly. "Your mouth is still as sharp as ever. I really want to get it tested to see if it's coated with too much protein."

Hikigaya Hachiman's mind raced, and he shamefully fantasized... It shouldn't mean what he was thinking, right?

What Arceus Sakura was referring to was probably the protein in snake venom...

Before he could continue thinking, he was pulled back to reality in the next second.

"Hey, hey... brother, who is this super beautiful sister...?"

Komachi Hikigaya's eyelids twitched, and she could barely move her lips as she whispered a question to him.

This tall, young beauty, whose looks are in no way inferior to Yukino Shita Yukino, exuding an imposing aura of nobility and power, is...

"Excuse me~ I'm Sakurakoji Talent, an acquaintance of Yukino Shita and your brother."

He bowed slightly towards Komachi Hikigaya, introducing himself with a gentle smile.

Because he didn't get Yukino Shita Yukino's permission, he didn't use the word "friend".

"!!!"

Komachi Hikigaya's face flushed instantly, her cheeks burning. She quickly stood up and bowed, saying, "Hello! I'm Desu Komachi Hikigaya! Please have a seat!"

She quickly made room for him, because Yukino Shita Yukino's four-person table was already full, so they could only sit on their middle school group's side.

[Note: The above is based on scenes from the novel; the content and order may differ slightly in the animated version.]

"Thanks."

After thanking her, he sat down next to her.

"Komachi..."

Hikigaya Hachiman lay limply on his arm, correcting his sister a second time, just like before.

Although he was very resistant to his sister's reaction, he could also understand her emotions very well. In front of Arceus Sakura, all resistance was futile.

This guy's not even in the same league as that brat next to him...

"Sakurakoji, he's a boy too."

"Huh?!"

X 3.

Not only was Komachi Hikigaya surprised, but even Taishi Kawasaki and Saika Totsuka were taken aback.

Saika Totsuka even looked at him with a pair of sparkling eyes, as if she were seeing a comrade...

No, no, no, who said I'm gay with you? I haven't even started crossdressing yet... Sakurakoji Talent's expression was unreadable.

The opponent's power was almost comparable to his disguised form.

In short, he won't admit it!

"Brother, brother... please, please, please stop joking..."

The light in Komachi Hikigaya's eyes faded, her face became numb, her whole body trembled, and the tea in her teacup almost splashed out.

However, given Saika Totsuka's experience earlier, she figured it was probably true.

But! At least Saika Totsuka short hair, while he has long hair! And his hair color is so beautiful, this is fraud, fraud!

What day is it today?! How did she end up running into these two rare animals?!

"So, what were you guys talking about just now?"

After introducing themselves and ordering a set meal at the front desk, he casually asked...

Although he already knew the main mission for the day just by seeing the characters, the basic procedures couldn't be skipped.

However, the reason he chose to come today was because he had somehow learned about today's gathering when he left Okura Rina's office, so that's why he came.

He had already spotted them while he was texting Yukino Shita Yukino.

He deliberately chose the right time to send the message.

It was all just a scheme...

Seeing his natural demeanor, Yukino Shita Yukino sighed softly and remarked, "Sakurakoji, what brings you to Chiba? Have you finished your classes for today?"

"A question you already know the answer to,"

He chuckled in response, "Do I look like the kind of student who would obediently finish all the lessons?"

"..."

Leaving aside the four high school sophomores, two junior high school juniors were trembling with fear on the side.

Okay, that's terrifying... Could it be that this seemingly stunningly beautiful senior is actually a real delinquent?!

"Okay, I overestimated your moral character as a student, and I apologize for that."

As Yukino Shita Yukino conceded defeat, she didn't forget to retort, and then recounted everything that had just happened.

Since she had already heard him say a couple of days ago that he would be coming over soon, she didn't ask him what he was coming for.

But just because she doesn't ask doesn't mean others won't ask.

"Um, Mr. Talent, what brings you here today?"

Yuihama Yui her ear, her eyes slightly flushed with shyness as she asked.

"Hmm? Nothing special~ It's just that you guys are always the ones visiting my place, so I thought I'd reciprocate."

"Oh, I see! But we're here to learn today..."

"Oh~ Midterm exams are coming up soon, when are your exams?"

The week after next.

"It seems like it's next week where we are, a little earlier than yours."

"It seems you haven't even paid attention to the school's exam schedule? Sakurakoji- san, you really are..."

"Okay, okay, I got it. Let me finish my dinner first, you guys continue your conversation!"