Mai-chan Is the Best in the World

Yukino said.

Shuya clicked his tongue in amazement. "What? I spent the whole day with her the day before yesterday too, tsk. What a sinful woman."

How dare you say someone is deeply sinful?

Yukino replied.

Hikigaya's expression gradually grew bored. "Are you guys that close... Ah, I really want to go home."

"Alright, seeing how friendly you all are, I'm relieved. I'll leave the rest to you, Yukinoshita."

"Wait, I haven't..."

Before Yukino finish speaking, Shizuka Hiratsuka quickly walked away.

She locked the three of them in the classroom.

Hikigaya is a little uneasy... Is this for real? What's going on here?!

Looking at Yukino and Shuya, who were silently staring at each other, he was reminded of his embarrassing friendships from middle school.

Shuya know what Hikigaya was thinking. He suddenly gave Yukino a threatening look, but after being glanced at, he looked away.

This person is really interesting.

"How about you sit down?"

Yukino seemed a little helpless as well.

"Ah, um, okay."

Hikigaya hurriedly replied and went to find a chair.

Shuya stretched and said, "You guys chat, I'm going back."

He finished speaking and opened the door, where he saw Shizuka Hiratsuka standing like a guardian deity, smiling at him.

"..."

Shuya slammed the door shut, turned around, and sighed, "Let's talk, Yukino- chan, Hikigaya."

Hikigaya sat far away, Shuya thought for a moment, then moved his chair next to Yukino and sat down, admiring her snow-white, absolute territory.

Since we're going to chat anyway, it's better to get close to pretty girls; at least they're pleasing to the eye.

Yukino glanced at him a few times. "Inoue- kun, I know I'm cute, but could you please get away from me? You're too close, it's disgusting."

"Oh."

Shuya moved back a little, and then retreated a little more under Yukino's pressure.

Yukino accepted the offer since the distance seemed reasonable.

"So, what kind of club is this?"

Hikigaya asked a question.

Yukino said, "What I'm doing now is club activities."

"I don't understand at all."

"... Hikigaya, how many years has it been since you last spoke to a girl?"

Hikigaya's expression was incredibly conflicted.

Yukino didn't press further, but explained, "Those who possess resources give them to those who lack them out of compassion; this is called volunteering. Extending a helping hand to those in need is the activity of this club."

She stood up, crossed her arms, and looked down at Hikigaya:

"Although it wasn't my intention, since Teacher Hiratsuka entrusted me with this task, I'll reluctantly take on the responsibility of correcting you. Thank me."

Welcome to the Service Club.

"... this woman"

Hikigaya her.

"Well, let me tell you, I'm quite outstanding, aren't I?"

Shuya watched with great interest as the dead-eyed girl fought fiercely against Yukino finally exclaimed with a victorious expression:

"The simulated conversation went smoothly. If you can talk to a girl like me, you should be able to talk to most people without any problems, right? It's already corrected a bit, hasn't it?"

Yukino smiled happily.

"Oh oh oh!"

Shuya clapped:

"Is it my turn? Yukino- chan, I'm having trouble, and I need your help too!"

"So you've finally realized how decadent you've been all these years?"

Yukino asked with interest, "Tell me about it."

Shuya, his eyes shining with excitement, asked, "Could I have a set of your freshly taken-off, used uniform?"

"..."

"..."

Hikigaya and Yukino's expressions froze.

Shuya said excitedly, "I've been wanting to try out some fun and sensual activities with Haruno lately!"

"You just want to help people, right?"

"Please, I'll come to your house to pick up my uniform tonight... No, wait, I have a bold idea, why don't I just go to your house with Haruno!"

Yukino's emotions had transcended anger; she chuckled softly:

"It seems Inoue- kun's request is beyond my capabilities."

"I'll talk to Teacher Hiratsuka and have you leave the club. Please, please, don't ever appear within a kilometer of me again."

"No, no, no, I'm really interested in staying now."

Shuya slapped his thigh excitedly.

Are you going to leave or not?

Yukino smiled cutely, but her eyes didn't seem to be smiling at all.

"That's about right, Inoue."

Shizuka Hiratsuka opened the door, speechless at Shuya's antics.

"You should go home first today, don't keep the girl waiting."

She sent Shuya away, Shuya reluctantly got up, saying to Yukino, "That's all for today then. Remember to lend me your uniform tomorrow."

Why don't you just die?

Yukino's lips were as sweet as honey.

Section 332 315 Mai Sauce is the Best in the World

Shuya left in a hurry.

The three remained silent for a while.

Hikigaya couldn't stand it anymore and broke the silence:

"Um, so Inoue's personality is like this Inoue?"

He said, "Really... how should I put it? Ha..."

Hikigaya didn't mean to talk about people behind their backs; he actually didn't care, since he wasn't close to Shuya and it wasn't his business.

He was just saying something casually, otherwise the atmosphere would be too uncomfortable.

Unexpectedly, Yukino spoke up, "No, Inoue- kun isn't... um, that's not how it is."

"Yes, at least it wasn't like this before..."

She murmured to herself.

What exactly did her expression mean? Hikigaya wondered.

I feel a little lonely, and a little unwilling to accept it.

There must be some complicated situation.

Hikigaya noticed that Yukino was treating Shuya badly, but she wasn't really angry.

Shizuka Hiratsuka interjected, "Alright, forget about him. The important thing is you two. It seems you're worried about what to do, Yukinoshita."

"It's all his fault for not being self-aware."

Yukino shrugged.

"No, I just don't want to be told what to do."

Hikigaya refuted this.

"Are you just running away from this?"

"Isn't change also a form of escapism? Why can't we be certain of who we are now and who we were in the past?"

"... If that's the case, the problem won't be solved, and no one will be saved."

Yukino paused, then said sternly.

As she spoke, Shuya's image appeared in her mind, and she repeated it softly:

"Yes... no one can be saved."

"..."

Seeing Yukino's visibly downcast mood, Hikigaya wisely remained silent.

" Under the Yukinoshita..."

Shizuka Hiratsuka began mediation.

On the other side, Shuya completely ignored the interaction between Yukino and Dead Fish Eyes behind him.

After changing his shoes, he didn't leave the school gate. Instead, he went to a secluded corner, used a trick to fly home, changed into casual clothes, and then flew towards Fujisawa.

Mai- chan bought a new apartment here after she had a falling out with her mother.

Shuya has been to her new home many times; he helped with the move and tidying up.

So I know the way very well.

After flying to Fujisawa Station and familiarizing himself with the route, Shuya crossed the bridge and went uphill, passing a small park along the way, until he saw a luxury apartment building. He walked skillfully to Mai- chan's door.

He knocked on the door, and it opened quickly.

"Too slow!"

Mai crossed her arms, clearly displeased.

"I can't help it."

Shuya said helplessly.

Sakurajima Mai is eighteen years old this year.

A super famous child star and actress, a nationally renowned beauty.

Before she retired from the entertainment industry, her photos could be seen almost every day in entertainment news, magazines, and other media.

She is almost as famous as Shuya in Japan, and is known as the "Demon Queen" of the younger generation of male and female adult film actors.

However, two years ago, the two announced their temporary retirement from the entertainment industry.

While Shuya has voice acting and modeling work, Mai's retirement is more complete.

Rumors circulated that they were going to get married and have children, but as Mai went to school every day, the rumors naturally fell apart.

"Please come in first."