The Exorcism Tale of Hachiman

"There's no point in worrying about this, right, Shizuka-sensei?"

Looking at Hiratsuka Shizuka, who seemed even more concerned about the reason than he was, Hikigaya Hachiman couldn't help but offer a reminder.

"Tch, I'm just worried about you!"

Upon hearing Hachiman Hikigaya's words, Shizuka Hiratsuka rolled her eyes at him, clearly annoyed.

If it weren't for the fact that Hachiman Hikigaya was her student, she wouldn't have bothered with whether he lived or died.

After discussing the exorcist, Hiratsuka Shizuka brought up another matter.

"Although it may be too late, I still have to remind you. You have already been noticed by the relevant government departments."

"Well, I know that."

Hachiman Hikigaya nodded, indicating that he understood.

In fact, from the moment he met Isayama Yomi, he knew that he had already been noticed by the authorities.

"But don't worry too much. Your information is currently with the government's department that deals with evil spirits, and it seems that the relevant person in charge has no intention of reporting your information yet."

"why?"

After being surprised by the extent of Hiratsuka Shizuka's intelligence reach, Hachiman Hikigaya's attention was immediately drawn to the information in her words.

To be honest, after realizing that he had been noticed by the authorities, Hachiman Hikigaya has been taking corresponding countermeasures.

After all, according to estimates, his intelligence information, which far surpasses that of Tsuchimiya Kagura and Isayama Yomi, must have already been delivered to those important figures in the government. At the same time, they must also be making containment measures in an attempt to recruit him for their own use.

This idea may seem ridiculous, but it's something that only powerful people would do.

But now Hiratsuka Shizuka is telling him that those important figures have no idea he exists! The special department to which Isayama Yomi and Tsuchimiya Kagura belong has not reported his situation!

"Well, who knows? Maybe that officer has his own plans."

After all, this is a traditional art form from Japan.

..............

Back in Class F, Yui Yuigahama immediately came looking for him.

"Are you alright staying at home?"

"......"

Hachiman Hikigaya stared at Yui Yuigahama in silence.

"What's wrong? Why are you suddenly looking at me like that..."

Yui Yuigahama looked down at herself, puzzled.

Upon discovering that the buttons on her collar were undone, she quickly turned to the side and buttoned them up, then blushed and stared at Hachiman Hikigaya.

"Stay home, H!"

"........."

I didn't even notice!

Seeing that Yui Yuigahama misunderstood him as peeping at the view through her neckline, Hachiman Hikigaya's face was filled with helplessness.

What frustrated him was why Yuigahama Yui had changed her way of addressing him back to what she used to call him!

Although "small business owner" wasn't a title he wanted to hear, it was at least better than staying at home.

"Oh, by the way, did Hiratsuka Shizuka-sensei do anything to you?"

After glaring at Hachiman Hikigaya for a while, Yui Yuigahama remembered the purpose of her visit and hurriedly asked about his condition.

"What do you think?"

If Hiratsuka Shizuka really wanted to deal with him, would he still be able to come back so lively and energetic?

Looking at Yui Yuigahama in front of him, who was asking a concerned yet foolish question, Hachiman Hikigaya thought for a moment and decided to ask her how she did on her English test that afternoon.

"In English?"

Upon hearing Hachiman Hikigaya's question, Yui Yuigahama's expression instantly turned distressed.

Without even listening, Hachiman Hikigaya already knew that Yui Yuigahama was just as bad at English as he was.

Will I pass?

Skipping over general topics, Hachiman Hikigaya went straight to the point.

After all, if Yui Yuigahama fails even one subject, the entire Service Club will have to make her retake it.

"Passing shouldn't be a problem, right?"

Yui Yuigahama looked at Hachiman Hikigaya with a shifty gaze and an uncertain tone, and asked.

As soon as she finished speaking, Hachiman Hikigaya tapped her on the head with the textbook he was holding.

"How could I possibly know the answer to such a question!"

"Hmm, okay, it's probably just barely passing..."

Even though Hachiman Hikigaya's blows didn't hurt much, Yui Yuigahama was touching her head, looking quite aggrieved.

"Yui!"

Hachiman Hikigaya wanted to ask Yui Hihama how her exam preparations were going, but then he heard Yumiko Miura calling from behind him.

With no other option, Yui Yuigahama apologized and temporarily interrupted her conversation with Hachiman Hikigaya, running to the back of the classroom.

No sooner had Yui Yuigahama left than Hachiman Hikigaya, who was tidying up his desk, found his desk occupied by someone else once again.

"Kawasaki-kun, how did the exam go?"

Sensing the presence, Hachiman Hikigaya looked up and greeted Kawasaki.

"good."

Kawasaki Saki nodded silently, then looked up at Yui Yuigahama, who was chatting with Miura Yumiko and the others at the back of the classroom, and asked about Hachiman Hikigaya.

How did your exam go?

"A complete mess."

Hachiman Hikigaya wore a wry smile.

Although he managed to catch up in science subjects after some tutoring, he didn't put in much effort in English.

Naturally, passing this exam is something to be thankful for.

"Ah."

Upon hearing about Hachiman Hikigaya's situation, Saki Kawasaki nodded again to indicate that she understood.

Just when Hachiman Hikigaya thought their conversation was over, he found that Saki Kawasaki was still standing in front of him and hadn't left.

"Is something wrong?"

"Hachiman Hikigaya asked with a face full of curiosity."

".well...."

After letting out a silent sigh, Kawasaki Saki raised her head and looked at Hikigaya Hachiman with a helpless expression in her eyes.

"Jinghua wants to see you..."

Chapter 164 You're all bullying me! (Bounty for the second chapter)

"what?"

The image of a little girl flashed through his mind, and Hachiman Hikigaya tilted his head, indicating that he couldn't understand.

"why?"

Looking at Saki Kawasaki, Hachiman Hikigaya voiced his inner question.

He probably only met that girl from Jinghua once, right?

Why would Jinghua suddenly want to see him...?

"How would I know?"

Feeling depressed, Kawasaki Saki unconsciously crossed her arms in front of her.

Two days ago, after returning home from parting ways with Hachiman Hikigaya, Kyoka sniffed her and said she smelled like her older brother. Then she looked at her longingly and said she missed her older brother.

If Saki Kawasaki hadn't known for certain that Hachiman Hikigaya and her sister hadn't seen each other recently, she would have thought he had abducted an innocent young girl.

"Uh, so?"

Upon hearing Kawasaki Saki's words, Hachiman Hikigaya's lips twitched.

This was the first time he had ever known that someone would miss him so much, especially a young girl.

I really don't know whether I should be happy or cry.

So, are you free this Saturday?

Taking a deep breath, Saki Kawasaki announced the decision she had been considering for almost two days.

Since Kyoka wants to see Hachiman Hikigaya, then she'll let the two meet.

Anyway, as long as she's watching over them, there shouldn't be any problems between them, right?

Saturday?

The meaning behind Kawasaki Saki's words is quite clear.

While complaining that she spoiled Kyoka too much, Hachiman Hikigaya pondered his plans for Saturday.

"OK, no problem!"

After thinking for a moment, Hachiman Hikigaya, realizing his schedule was empty, nodded.

"Is it okay if we meet at the amusement park at 10 a.m.?"

Hearing that Hachiman Hikigaya had agreed, Saki Kawasaki breathed a sigh of relief.

With this news, Jinghua won't have to anxiously ask her older brother why he didn't come when she gets home today, right?

..........