After all, he had accepted 20 million from her older sister, and as long as he did not return that money, it would support his future life.
So Hachiman would naturally take better care of such an adorable benefactor.
Moreover, Hachiman was someone who repaid kindness. During the special exam period, he had come to the Student Council less often, so Yukino, who previously always said, "Why are you giving me work when this is your job?" before flatly refusing, had actually handled quite a bit of work that belonged to him.
So Hachiman had been looking for an opportunity to settle that favor directly.
As long as a favor remained unpaid, there was no way to truly call things even.
And as time passed, it would turn into feelings like dependence, and given enough time...
He had Kushida to thank for making him understand that love was such a complicated thing, allowing him to reach that conclusion.
Thinking that, Hachiman nodded.
So Hachiman waited for Yukino to finish her milk tea.
After all, they could not carry milk tea around while doing serious work like patrols. It would damage the Student Council's authority.
Meanwhile, as he waited, Hachiman played with Kamuro's cat.
After all.
He had brought its owner a drink, so playing with her cat a little was perfectly reasonable, right?
"Meow, meow—"
"Meow, meow—" Despite being huge, Kamuro's Ragdoll cat would still come bounding over when Hachiman approached, rubbing its head against his feet. When he extended his left hand, the cat moved its head beneath it, asking to be petted.
"Mm!" It seemed Yukino, who was finishing her milk tea nearby, made a wavering sound.
When Hachiman turned around, he saw Yukino looking envious.
"..." Hachiman.
Come on, he knew she was a cat slave, but