The Exorcism Tale of Hachiman

However, upon hearing Totsuka Saika's words, Hikigaya Hachiman simply nodded in response.

"Um... is it because you don't want to talk that you think I'm too much trouble?"

Hachiman Hikigaya's indifferent reaction made Saika Totsuka somewhat uneasy.

Especially after this period of intensive training, he felt that he hadn't made any progress...

"That's not the case."

"Then why..."

Upon hearing that Hachiman Hikigaya didn't dislike her, Saika Totsuka was about to ask him why he was so cold to her when she noticed Yukino Yukinoshita and Yui Yuigahama from the Service Club walking towards them with tennis rackets.

"Why did you come so early today?"

Yukino looked at the two waiting in the tennis court with surprise, because in the past, it was always her and Yuigahama Yui who came to wait first.

"Well, since you're here, let's begin the special training at noon today."

The two's early arrival did not attract Yukino's attention.

After setting up the tennis rackets, Yukinoshita organized the three of them to begin warm-up and physical training before the special training session.

Just as they finished warming up and were about to start their tennis match, a group of uninvited guests suddenly appeared at the entrance of the tennis court.

Chapter 279 Conflict

"Someone's playing tennis!"

They were just passing by, but when they discovered that the tennis court was being used at noon, Tobe Sho from Hayama Hayato's group exclaimed in surprise.

"Really...."

Upon hearing Tobe Sho's words, the rest of his group also turned their attention to the players competing on the tennis court.

"Pfft, that was a terrible beating!"

After watching the battle between Hachiman Hikigaya and his three companions for only a short while, Tobe Sho couldn't help but laugh.

"That's right, Miura played much better than them!"

After hearing Tobe Sho's words, Ooka, who was following behind Hayama, nodded in agreement with a hint of flattery.

"By the way, does Miura want to play tennis?"

Perhaps wanting to impress Ebina, Tobe Sho, after hearing Ooka's agreement, encouraged Miura Yumiko, who was standing next to him, to play tennis.

After all, if Yumiko Miura agrees, Hina Ebina, who is next to her, will definitely play tennis too, right?

As long as he... when it comes to group assignments...

"No, I think we should forget about it..."

When Yumiko Miura saw the tennis court, she was initially somewhat tempted. After all, it had been quite some time since she had played tennis...

However, after seeing Hachiman Hikigaya on the tennis court, her expression instantly turned unnatural.

Why is that guy here?

With doubts in her heart, Miura Yumiko then turned to leave.

However, Tobe Sho never even considered the possibility that Miura Yumiko would refuse.

Therefore, before Miura Yumiko could speak, he had already entered the tennis court and started negotiating with Yukino Yukinoshita.

Although it was called a negotiation, Tobe Sho, who did not bring any tennis equipment, clearly intended to occupy the equipment and court of the Service Club members.

Yukino Yukinoshita, who saw through this, naturally could not agree.

"I'm very sorry, the use of the tennis courts at noon is only permitted with the permission of the head of student affairs. If you want to play tennis, it would be better to join the tennis club and participate in the club activities after school in the afternoon."

Without giving any consideration to Tobe Sho's feelings, Yukino Yukinoshita coldly rejected his request.

"Don't be so heartless. You guys play terribly anyway, so giving you the tennis court would be a complete waste."

Because he always followed Hayama Hayato, Tobe Sho's requests were almost never refused.

Facing Yukino Yukinoshita, who showed no regard for his dignity, and thinking of the crowd watching behind him, Tobe Sho's tone became more forceful.

"Who are you calling a bad player?"

Hearing Tobe Sho's sarcasm, Totsuka Ayaka, the captain of the tennis club, lowered her head in shame.

Upon seeing this, Yui Yuigahama quickly stepped forward and shielded him behind her.

Isn't this quite obvious?

In fact, as soon as he said those words, Tobe Sho realized something was wrong.

After all, Yukino Yukinoshita was not one of the students he had encountered before. As the top student in her grade and from a well-off family, the ice princess he had just spoken to had undoubtedly made her feel disgusted.

But at this point, he was no longer in control of his own destiny. The girl he secretly loved was watching from behind, and he could never give in!

"Oh? So this student thinks your tennis skills are very good?"

If Yukino Yukinoshita hadn't officially included Tobe Sho in the opposing camp before, his mocking remarks just now undoubtedly caused her goodwill towards him to plummet below zero.

With a disgruntled glance at Hachiman Hikigaya, who had somehow drifted off into thought, Yukino Yukinoshita unleashed a chilling aura and crushed towards Sho Tobe.

"Yukinoshita, please calm down. I believe that what Tobe meant was not what you think..."

Seeing that a dispute was about to erupt, Hayato Hayama, being the nice guy he always is, quickly stepped in to smooth things over.

However, Yukino Yukinoshita completely ignored Hayato Hayama's explanation.

Ignoring Hayama Hayato who was blocking her way, Yukinoshita's sharp gaze went through him to Tobe Sho behind him.

"Since Mr. Hubu thinks our tennis skills are terrible, how about we have a match?"

"Yukinoshita..."

Upon hearing the conditions proposed by Yukino Yukinoshita, Hayato Hayama's expression changed slightly.

Having known Yukino Yukinoshita all too well, he instantly understood what she wanted to do.

However, just as he was about to advise Tobu Sho not to agree, Tobu Sho had already impatiently agreed.

"Okay, but I want doubles!"

Although it's unclear how good Yukino Yukinoshita's tennis skills are, Sho Tobe knows from the fact that she dared to propose a match that she must be confident in her own abilities.

Therefore, without refusing to compete, Tobe Sho unhesitatingly chose the only way to salvage the situation—doubles!

Because of Yumiko Miura, everyone in the group knows how to play tennis. No matter how good Yukino Yukinoshita is, in Tobe Sho's opinion, she is definitely no match for the two of them working together.

Moreover, both Hayato Hayama and Yumiko Miura are exceptionally skilled at tennis.

If her doubles partner is either of them, Yukinoshita has absolutely no chance of winning against them while carrying a burden!

"Double?"

Tobe Sho's conditions made Yukino's expression turn strange.

"That's right, doubles!"

Seeing Yukinoshita's expression, Tobe Sho, mistakenly believing he had grasped the other party's weakness, nodded excitedly.

"I'm telling you, Ministry of Revenue, what you're doing..."

Hayato Hayama, who was standing to the side, couldn't stand it anymore.

In doubles, they clearly have the advantage, so even if they win, it would be an unfair victory...

"Please, Hayama! I absolutely cannot lose!"

However, as soon as Hayama Hayato opened his mouth, Tobe Sho put his hands together and gave him a pleading look.

"........."

Silently glancing at Tobe Sho in front of him, and then at Ebina Hina who was completely oblivious to Miura Yumiko's presence beside her, Hayama Hayato, who valued friendship, sighed and nodded.

"I understand."

"Many thanks!"

Upon hearing that Hayama Hayato had agreed to his request, Tobe Sho's face lit up with ecstatic joy.

With Hayato Hayama's promise, victory in this match is almost a certainty!

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

"Now, please come onto the field, both teams."

A few minutes later, Yui Yuigahama, who was temporarily acting as the referee, stood next to the tennis court and shouted to the teams on both sides of the court.

Hachiman Hikigaya, who had just figured out what had happened, was dragged onto the court by Yukino Yukinoshita.

Meanwhile, on the other side, Tobe Shoya and Hayama Hayato entered the arena together.

Chapter 280: A Novice, Please Forgive Me.

"Are you kidding me? Isn't my opponent Totsuka-kun?"

Upon seeing Hachiman Hikigaya standing directly in front of him, Tobe Sho immediately shouted in an exaggerated manner.

Compared to Hachiman Hikigaya, who is practically invisible in his class, Saika Totsuka, who is the captain of the tennis club, is clearly a better match for him.

As for Hachiman Hikigaya?

How good could the tennis skills of this obviously rubbish fringe player be?

Yukino Yukinoshita deliberately chose this guy as her companion because she looks down on him and plans to fight two against one.

"........."

Looking at Tobe Sho, who resembled a clown, Yukino Yukinoshita didn't reply, but her gaze grew even colder.

As for Hachiman Hikigaya...

Sorry, because he couldn't remember who the guy in front of him was at all, he simply ignored him as if he were air.

Looking at Hayato Hayama standing opposite him, Hachiman Hikigaya suddenly had a small fox face flash through his mind.

"Hey, Hayama-kun, shall we raise the stakes a bit more?"