Chapter 523

"..."

The group watched him eat his fast food dishes with elegance, remaining silent and unsure whether to continue.

It's a bit early to eat dinner now, but nobody says it's not allowed.

Although he ate a lot at noon and wasn't hungry at all, he just wanted to eat something, especially meat.

"Oh, by the way, these are some snacks I brought for you. If you don't mind."

He handed the bag of food he had brought to Yuihama Yui, asking her to distribute it.

Wow! Thank you!

She happily accepted it.

After she and Hikigaya Hachiman explained, Komachi Hikigaya realized that the delicious food her brother had brought home before was all made by her.

"Did Talent Brother make all those incredibly delicious dishes?! That's amazing!!"

She gazed at him with admiration. "Unlike my brother, who can hardly cook."

"Hello, hello..."

Hikigaya Hachiman heard the sound of his own heart breaking.

Well, you can't blame him! What guy is better at cooking than a girl? Only she could do that, right?

Perhaps...

After a while of noise, their conversation returned to normal.

"However, you said your sister comes home very late, how late exactly? I often come home very late myself, especially lately..."

Yuihama Yui glanced guiltily at Sakurakoji Talent.

Because of his relationship with Yukino Shita Yukino, she has been frequently visiting Tokyo lately.

"After moving up to high school, this shouldn't be too strange, right?"

"Yes, yes, that's true..."

Taishi Kawasaki stammered, probably feeling shy in front of the mature-looking high school girl.

"But she often doesn't come back until after 5 a. m."

"It was already dawn..."

"Didn't your parents say anything when your sister came home this morning?"

"Well... my parents are mostly working, and they also have younger siblings, so they don't really take care of her. Plus, my older sister only comes home around that time, so she almost never sees them... Anyway, when there are many children in a family, all sorts of problems arise."

He was able to answer Saika Totsuka's questions with ease.

"Not only that, I've also been receiving strange phone calls lately from places that are looking for my sister!"

Yuihama Yui a question mark, "A strange place?"

"Hmm! I vaguely remember it being called [Angel] or something, it should be a shop... The other person must be the shop manager."

Is there anything strange about that?

Saika Totsuka puzzled.

Taishi Kawasaki, his face flushed, slammed his hand on the table with a "bang": "The shop, the shop's name is [Angel]! It must be a very suspicious shop!"

"Eh, I don't understand at all..."

Yuihama Yui couldn't understand it.

"Taishi, calm down, I understand what you're thinking."

Perhaps it was because they thought of the "adult entertainment" industry that they were so excited. Hikigaya Hachiman and Taishi Kawasaki exchanged a glance, forming a bond of mutual respect.

"I don't understand either... Sakurakoji- san, can you understand?"

Yukino Shita Yukino posed a question.

Um, Sakurakoji Talent's actions paused. Should he understand, or not...?

"I don't know, but since both Taishi and Hikitani classmate said so, there must be some reason behind it."

After a moment's consideration, he said this.

Hikigaya Hachiman and Taishi Kawasaki blushed instantly with shame, feeling ashamed of their filthy thoughts.

"I see,"

Yukino Shita Yukino rested her fingers on her smooth chin, pondered for a few seconds, and then used her authority as Club President: "Taishi is the younger brother of Kawasaki Saki, a student at our school, and he wants to solve her own problems."

"I believe this falls within the scope of the Service Club's work."

"So, the commission is complete?"

Yuihama Yui head to confirm.

"Yes, that's right."

She nodded affirmatively, her gaze resolute.

"Do you need my help?"

Sakurakoji Talent interrupted untimely, his gaze expectant.

Yukino Shita Yukino glanced at him, then paused, saying, "... You're not a student of our school, you have no obligation to participate in our activities."

"Hey~ but I'm at least a witness."

Yuihama Yui looked around, tugged at her sleeve, and whispered in her ear, "Little Yukino, I think the most urgent thing is to get Kawasaki -san back to normal as soon as possible..."

Yukino Shita Yukino exhaled a fragrant breeze and gave up, saying, "I understand. I'll let you participate too, but are you free?"

Sakurakoji Talent snapped his fingers, clenched his fist, and revealed a confident smile, "It's something that can be resolved quickly, it won't take much time."

"Um?"

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The group stared at him blankly, not understanding what he meant.

"Oh, right, about that thing you gave me last time, I'll give you the money back later."

Glancing casually at the schoolbag beside her, Yukino Shita Yukino suddenly remembered the gift from last time, and then spoke to him earnestly.

Chapter 475 The True Maid Café

"Oh, okay, no rush."

This didn't matter to him; compared to this—

"Should we leave now or go later? Do you have any good ideas? Should we ask Teacher Shizuka to come along?"

He immediately fired off a series of three questions.

Yukino Shita Yukino thought for a moment, intending to suggest that they could figure out a way to implement it tomorrow... but when she happened to meet Taishi Kawasaki's uneasy and expectant gaze, she ultimately swallowed her words.

"Let's start today. It's definitely necessary to let the advisor know about the off-campus activities. As for how... did you bring your cat?"

She looked up at Sakurakoji Talent.

"... Do you think I'd take them? Besides, I don't keep any pets at home."

"Why? You shouldn't lack space at home, right?"

"Yes, why... I don't know, but the amazing thing is that no one in the family has ever had this thought before."

He glanced at the table with a rather melancholy expression.

This problem sometimes troubles him.

Not to mention his and his mother's realism and egoism, even the gentle-natured Okura Yusei and Ashiri never had such thoughts.

No matter how you look at it, Ashiri seems like the kind of cute girl who pets cats and dogs, living in harmony, right?

That scene... just thinking about it is wonderful.

"But I've also considered whether I should get a handsome big dog in the future."

"Dog, dog?"

Yukino Shita Yukino trembled slightly, her expression a little off, as if she were somewhat frightened. "I would recommend you get a cat rather than a dog."

"Cats are animals that can never be tamed."

"That's prejudice. Besides, people who appreciate quiet things are more cultured than noisy dogs."

"What's the basis for that?"

"The basis is my own."

"So, you think you're more cultured than me?"

"Without a doubt!"

Her tone was firm, and her nodding was swift.

Although I may not be as capable as him, ability and character are two different things.

At the very least, she wouldn't casually ask someone to cover her shift. In her eyes, such people are just as trash as those who constantly ask others to treat them to meals.

However, because he genuinely has a lot to do, he's not just a piece of trash who's doing it for his own enjoyment.

"I don't understand your confidence... Okay, I've already messaged Teacher Shizuka, she'll be there in a bit."

He put away his phone and explained the progress.

"Thanks for your hard work."

Yukino Shita Yukino simply expressed her gratitude out of politeness.

Everyone present was certain that there was absolutely no intention of gratitude involved.

She then asked, "Does anyone here have a cat at home?"

"Um, why does Da want a cat?"

Yuihama Yui her hand, puzzled, to ask.

Yukino Shita Yukino smiled smugly, "Have you ever heard of animal therapy?"

"It's a form of mental healing, using contact with animals to relieve stress and have a positive effect on emotions."

"After thinking about it, I think it's better to guide Kawasaki to solve the problem himself rather than being forced to change it by outsiders. This approach carries less risk and prevents a relapse."

She explained her thoughts to the group.

"So, you want her to relax by petting the cat?"

Sakurakoji Talent confirmed it once more.

"Good."

"Haha~ How could that be? She's not you!"

"..."

Yukino Shita Yukino's sharp gaze seemed to pierce him, containing the profound meaning of "I'll kill you if you say another word."

However, there was nothing she could do; in this respect, her weakness had already been exploited by him and Yuihama Yui.

Ever since he took her to the cat café, Yuihama Yui would occasionally go with him on holidays to waste half a day there—although she eventually got tired of it and almost stopped going altogether.

Rather than genuine affection from Yukino Shita Yukino, she simply wanted to go out and have fun with her.

"Haha, that--"

Taishi Kawasaki awkwardly and Kokoro raised his hand, asking to speak, "My sister is allergic to cat fur."

"..."

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After a long pause, Sakurakoji Talent clapped his hands.

"Alright, next topic!"

"Um, that..."