The Exorcism Tale of Hachiman

Hachiman Hikigaya doesn't have the habit of taking photos to commemorate things.

Therefore, it is absolutely impossible to find Sakura's photos on his phone.

Chapter 272 Sending them home isn't out of the question.

"No photos? That seems very suspicious..."

Upon hearing Hachiman Hikigaya say that he hadn't even saved a single photo of that relative on his phone, Yukino Yukinoshita immediately became alert.

Generally speaking, for a distant relative who has never been met before and suddenly comes to stay with you, there should at least be a photograph as the most basic means of identification...

"I do have real photos, but I don't really have any on my phone..."

Hachiman Hikigaya was somewhat helpless.

Unlike his younger sister, Komachi, he doesn't like to sit on the sofa with his phone watching dramas or chatting with friends.

Once home, his entertainment usually consists of reading various comics and novels or sitting in front of the TV all day, so it's perfectly normal that he didn't take pictures of Sakura with his phone.

"Well, it's actually quite simple to verify whether Xiaoqi is lying or not, isn't it?"

Yui Yuigahama's mind started working for once.

She clapped her hands to attract the attention of Hachiman and Yukinoshita, and then decided to go with Hachiman to see Sakura's true face after the event.

"Isn't this too much trouble?"

Upon hearing that the two girls wanted to come with him to pick up Sakura, Hachiman Hikigaya instinctively wanted to refuse.

"What, are you feeling guilty?"

Seeing that Hachiman Hikigaya was likely to escape, Yukinoshita's tone instantly dropped several degrees.

"The person is right there, what do I have to be guilty of? I'm just worried that you might get into trouble if you go to see Sakura and come home too late."

Although Yukino Yukinoshita and Yui Yuigahama both possess magical artifacts made by Hachiman Hikigaya, so they don't have to worry about encountering evil spirits when they go home too late, it's not just evil spirits that are dangerous at night.

"Then why don't you just take us back?"

Almost subconsciously, Yukino Yukinoshita blurted out her thoughts.

Anyway, Hachiman Hikigaya is very powerful. Since you're worried about their safety, just send them to a safe location.

However, Yukino Yukinoshita regretted her words as soon as they were spoken.

After all, the meaning of her words just now was too easy to misunderstand.

No, it can no longer be described as a misunderstanding; it should be said that it was far too blatant!

Although Yukino Yukinoshita admits to herself that since that night, she has indeed harbored some strange thoughts about Hachiman Hikigaya.

Especially after spending this time together, this idea has become increasingly prevalent.

But that doesn't mean she'll say anything as bold and direct as what she just said!

"What's wrong with me? Suddenly..."

Turning her face away to avoid the surprised looks of the two people beside her, Yukino Yukinoshita carefully pondered the reason that had led her to make such a rash mistake.

"Little Snow..."

Yui Yuigahama's face was filled with a complex expression.

Although she had vaguely sensed Yukinoshita's feelings for Hachiman Hikigaya when the three of them were together, she pretended not to know because Yukinoshita never made it clear.

However, the self-deception was eventually exposed.

"what should I do?"

Yuigahama Yui glanced at Yukinoshita's turned back, then looked at Hachiman Hikigaya, who had also heard Yukinoshita's speech but remained calm, and was caught in a dilemma.

"Ok."

"Eh?" x2

Upon hearing Hachiman Hikigaya's words, Yukino Yukinoshita and Yui Yuigahama turned around in surprise, unable to believe what they had just heard.

Is it strange that I agree?

Even though he had become quite calm after experiencing many ups and downs, Hachiman Hikigaya still unconsciously scratched his cheek when faced with the gazes cast upon him by the two women.

"Hmm, how should I put it? I think given your personality, Xiaoqi, you would probably agree a little more awkwardly..."

"Indeed, the process of obtaining consent was so simple. It was as if she were a completely different person."

Yukino Yukinoshita nodded in agreement with Yui Yuigahama's assessment.

Ever since the weekend, Hachiman Hikigaya has been acting strangely towards her.

Based on his past behavior, although he would eventually agree to the proposal to send them home because he was worried about their safety.

But before that, he should complain about why they always come home so late...

"After all, it's been a while since we last met, so it's normal for things to change a bit."

Although no one brought up the topic of their earlier discussion again, Hachiman Hikigaya knew that it was practically a done deal to take the two of them home today.

As always, I sat down in my usual spot and took out the novel I had just bought last week from my bag.

Because he hadn't read for a year, he had completely forgotten the plot he had read before, so he had to start reading from the beginning.

However, Hachiman Hikigaya's attention was soon forced to shift from the book in his hands to something else.

"Anything else?"

Looking up at Yui Yuigahama standing beside him, Hachiman Hikigaya's expression showed a hint of helplessness.

He has already made his stance clear without saying a word, so this idiot shouldn't keep pressing the issue!

Even if he's a complete slacker, he can still get shy when it comes to matters of the heart!

"Well, I..."

Looking at the indifferent look on Hachiman Hikigaya's face, Yui Yuigahama simply couldn't understand why he could do that.

Didn't I just hear Xiaoxue say those things?

Moreover, judging from the level of care he usually shows for himself and Yukinoshita, he must have realized his own feelings, right?

"Yui, the black tea is ready."

Yukino Yukinoshita, who was thinking of letting things pass and was about to let it go with Hachiman Hikigaya, immediately started making tea after seeing Yui Yuigahama go to Hachiman Hikigaya.

Just as things were about to veer completely off course into an unknown direction, she called out to her in time.

"Ah, I'm coming right away..."

Yui responded to Yukinoshita's words subconsciously, but when she returned to Yukinoshita's side and picked up the teapot, she realized something was wrong.

She was just about to ask Hachiman Hikigaya a question, so why is she here pouring tea now?!

But it's impossible to go and ask again, right?

Yui Yuigahama glanced furtively at Hachiman Hikigaya, who was engrossed in a light novel, and her expression darkened.

After all, she herself interrupted her questioning and ran back to answer it.

If I go over and ask more questions, I'll definitely be disliked!

"........"

Seeing Yui Yuigahama's worried expression out of the corner of his eye, Hachiman Hikigaya paused slightly in his book-turning motion before turning his gaze back to the words in front of him.

Chapter 273 The Disturbance at the School Gate

"Totsuka-san didn't come today..."

The topic she originally wanted to ask was completely thwarted by the tacit actions of the other two members of the Service Club. Bathed in the afterglow of the setting sun, and watching the few pedestrians on the street, Yui Yuigahama felt a strange sense of emotion.

"Maybe something got in the way?"

To Yukinoshita, Totsuka Saika was merely a client with a mild personality.

She agreed to his request to improve his tennis skills. If he came, she would do her best to help him. But if he didn't come, she wouldn't presume to urge him to train.

However, based on our previous interactions, it seems that Totsuka Saika was indeed delayed by something.

"Instead of guessing, it's better to ask in person next time we meet."

Hearing the conversation between the two girls beside him, even though more than a year had passed, Hachiman Hikigaya instantly recalled that warm smiling face in his mind.

"This is really bad..."

Hachiman Hikigaya was startled to realize that he still remembered what Totsuka Saika looked like, and then secretly wiped the cold sweat from his forehead.

Even though it had been more than a year since they last met, apart from important people like Komachi, most of the faces of most people were already blurry to him.

But does Totsuka Saika, an ordinary classmate she's only met a few times, still remember?

"...That's true."

Hachiman Hikigaya's words successfully dispelled Yui Yuigahama's idea of ​​continuing the conversation.

Yui Yuigahama gave the culprit who had ruined the topic she had worked so hard to come up with a reproachful look, and as usual, she warmly moved closer to Yukinoshita and affectionately took her arm.

Suddenly, the combination of the two beautiful girls, one cool and one warm, became a striking sight on the twilight street...

The orange-red sunset shone on the fair skin of two girls wearing other school uniforms. The way the girls casually tucked a strand of hair behind their ears attracted the attention of passersby.

Many junior high school boys in their adolescence were secretly delighted, thinking it was their lucky day to meet such a beautiful girl on the street.

Just as they were hesitating about whether to muster the courage to go over and exchange contact information, they suddenly noticed that there was a boy accompanying the two beautiful girls.

"Who is he?"

The thought involuntarily popped into their minds, and then the boys curiously looked at the boy who was "lucky" enough to accompany the beautiful girl.

According to their expectations, the other person should be a handsome, sunny type, or at the very least, a bespectacled, refined, and elite-looking individual.

However, when they saw those dead fish eyes, everyone present fell silent.

In an instant, the area outside the school gate became eerily quiet.

Then came a cacophony of chattering and whispering.