479 Ayase and Yukino Are Very Much Alike / 480 Watching Yui Is Just for Fun

"It was probably last weekend? Right, Yui?"

The Yellow Hair looked at Yuigahama, who nodded in agreement. "It should be correct."

"So, what happened in your class last week?"

Neither the Yellow Hair nor Yuigahama could answer Yukino's question.

She hesitated for a moment, glanced at Shuya, then looked away and asked Hikigaya, "Excuse me, Hikigaya- kun, do you have any objections?"

"Tentatively..."

Hikigaya read it aloud with displeasure.

Shuya understood why Yukino would skip over him; after all, asking her, the queen of procrastination, was pointless.

Hikigaya thought for a moment and said, "Oh right, yesterday the class was discussing the group assignments for workplace internships."

Section 516, page 479 Ayase and Yukino very similar.

"Yes! That's exactly why!"

Yuigahama clapped her hands.

"You figured that out just like that?" x2

Hikigaya and the Yellow Hair spoke at the same time.

Immediately, the Yellow Hair smiled at Hikigaya, "We really have great chemistry."

"Yes, is that so?"

Hikigaya looked completely bewildered.

Yuigahama then explained, "Sigh, every time there's an activity that requires dividing into groups, it affects everyone's relationships afterwards. Some people are just so immature..."

As she spoke, she seemed to recall some dark past events, and her expression darkened.

Yukino Yuigahama a deep look, but didn't delve into her past.

She said to the Yellow Hair classmate:

"Hayama, those emails are all about your friends, right? Who are your group members?"

"I haven't decided yet. But I'll probably choose from those three."

Yuigahama sighed, "In that case, the culprit is quite obvious..."

Yukino looked at her, gesturing for her to continue.

"The groups are in groups of three, which means one person will be ostracized, right? Won't that person be pitiful?"

Having said that, there's probably no need for further explanation from Yuihama.

The reason for this is already very clear.

Yukino concluded directly. "That means the culprit is among those three."

For the first time, the Yellow Hair panicked slightly. "Wait a minute! I don't think they're the criminals. Besides, those emails insulted all three of them. So there must be some mistake, right?"

Hikigaya said, "Huh? Are you an idiot? He did that to avoid being suspected! If it were me, I wouldn't just speak ill of one person, but would try to frame that person."

"Hiki's so unfair..."

Yuigahama found it hard to believe that it was a tunnel.

Yellow Hair hadn't expected things to turn out this way, and his feelings were very complicated.

Yukino ignored his emotions and said directly, "Let's put everything else aside for now. Could you please tell us about your friends?"

The Yellow Hair was silent for a moment, then said, "Tobe is in the soccer club just like me. He has dyed blond hair and looks like a delinquent at first glance, but he's actually the one who's best at creating a lively atmosphere. He helped out a lot during the school anniversary celebration and sports meet. He's a good guy."

He tried to clear his friend's name.

Yukino seemed thoughtful. "Besides being noisy, she has no other skills and is easily carried away. Right?"

The Yellow Hair fell silent again.

Yukino urged him on, and then they exchanged a similar reply.

After finishing her questioning, she studied her notes and mused, "It wouldn't be surprising who the culprit is..."

Hikigaya retorted, "I think you're the one who looks most like a criminal. Is that just my imagination?"

Yukino tossed her hair and sneered, "I wouldn't do these things behind the scenes."

"Yeah."

Hikigaya replied.

Yukino thought for a while but still couldn't find an answer, so she turned to the others and said, "Hayama's information is useless. What about you? What are your thoughts on those three?"

"I don't know him."

"Have no idea."

The above are the answers from Shuya and Hikigaya.

However, Yukino hadn't expected any answers from either of them from the start; she looked at Yuigahama.

Yuigahama knew and was familiar with them, after all, they were from the same small group.

Yuigahama stammered, "Even if you ask me that, I still..."

"... If possible, could you please do some research? The group assignments aren't decided until the day after tomorrow, so we have one more day."

Yukino hesitated after speaking.

This is a bit difficult for Yuigahama, who wants to get along well with everyone.

However, Yuigahama still said, "Yes, that's fine!"

Seeing this, Shuya advised, "Isn't that unnecessary? Since it's confirmed to be those three people, I'll go ask them."

Yuigahama somewhat touched, but then the Yellow Hair hesitated and said, "Um... if possible, I'd still like to resolve this without anyone getting hurt."

"But in fact, all the students in the class were injured, and Yui- chan was also in a dilemma."

Shuya and said, "You come here for help with quite a lot of demands. You can forgive idiots who cause this kind of trouble? Are you that saintly? Besides, knowing that people are causing trouble like this, how can you still hang out with them in the future?"

The Yellow Hair smiled and said, "I think tolerating a friend's shortcomings is something a friend should do."

That makes some sense.

Before Shuya could retort, Yukino stopped him. "Inoue- kun, that's the client's problem. Whether he's a saint or not has nothing to do with whether we need to solve the problem or not. Just ignore him."

Then Yukino looked at Yuigahama: "Yuigahama, you don't need to do anything. Let me think of another way."

Hikigaya said, "Then leave it to me. I don't care what my classmates think of me anyway."

"... Alright, though I don't have high hopes."

"Wait, wait, wait! I need to help too! How can we leave this to just the Hiki!"

Yuigahama quickly said:

"Besides... since it's Xiaoxue's request, how can I refuse!"

"Yes, is that so?"

Yukino turned her face away, her cheeks flushed.

"You two have such a good relationship."

"I feel a pang of emotion, "the Yellow Hair said with a sigh.

Hikigaya: "Is that so?"

"Even Penguin is one."

"..."

Shuya listened to their conversation without responding.

His suggestions were repeatedly rejected, which made him lose interest in helping. He decided to leave this troublesome task to Hikigaya and Yuigahama, who had volunteered.

Let's just watch the show for now.

After discussing everything, we were finally able to leave school.

Shuya and Yukino went home separately.

When he got home, he could hear Ayase and Kirino's voices coming from inside before he even entered the door; they had also been training there that day.

Shuya pushed open the door and went in, only to find Motoko there, sitting blankly in the living room watching Ayase and the others.

"I'm back."

"Oh, I'm done cleaning."

Motoko said blankly, still not having recovered her senses.

"So you're still staying here?"

Shuya said strangely.

"Wait for Ayase to make dinner!"

Motoko perked up when this was mentioned.

Shuya: "..."

"Why are you back so late today, senior?"

Ayase asked from the garden.

"Are you on a date with Yukino- senpai?" Kirino asked, panting.

"Something came up regarding club activities."

Shuya replied.

Upon hearing this, they all looked over with a gossipy expression, Shuya then briefly explained the matter.

Kirino and said, "Interpersonal relationships are really difficult, aren't they?"

Yes, yes.

Motoko agrees very much.

She is also not good at communicating with people.

Ayase's expression turned slightly serious. "I really dislike people who scheme against others behind their backs. Just say what's on your mind to their face; what's the point of playing dirty tricks behind people's backs?"

After hearing all this, she felt quite upset.

Ayase and Yukino not only have similar voices, but their personalities are also quite similar.

They are both serious people and equally despise this kind of person.

Don't overthink it.

Shuya offered a word of advice.

Ayase nodded and continued training with Kirino.

I loved watching this anime back then. Eichi's death was so heartbreaking, leaving such a deep psychological scar on my young and vulnerable mind.

Section 517, page 480: Watching Yuigahama is just for fun.

After changing out of his school uniform Shuya returned to the living room.

He ignored Motoko and the others and called Mai directly.

"Shuya?"