The Exorcism Tale of Hachiman

But what she didn't expect was that she had almost suffocated in such a comical way...

"I am so sorry!"

Across from Yotsuya Miko, Irisviel apologized with deep remorse.

She swore she absolutely did not mean to harm Yotsuya Miko. She only hugged Miko because she was too excited!

Chapter 290

"N-It's alright..."

Miko Yotsuya knew very well that Irisviel meant her no harm.

but!

Looking at the voluptuous figure hidden beneath Irisviel's long dress, Miko Yotsuya's eyes were filled with fear.

So, if something gets big enough, it can become a murder weapon?

If that's the case, then doesn't that mean...?

As Yotsuya Miko thought to herself, her eyes unconsciously glanced at Yurikawa Hana beside her.

"Are you alright, Jianzi?"

As soon as Yotsuya Miko looked up, she saw Yurikawa Hana's face filled with worry.

"fine....."

Yotsuya Miko's lips twitched slightly, and she couldn't help but feel guilty for the thoughts that had just crossed her mind.

..........

"Then let's say goodbye."

Miko Yotsuya and Hana Yurikawa stayed at the Hikigaya house until the afternoon.

As they watched the sun gradually sink below the horizon outside the living room, the two got up to say goodbye.

"You're welcome to come to my house next time!"

Irisviel seemed particularly reluctant to part with the two.

Keep in mind that today was the only time she played a girl game online with anyone other than Ilya.

It felt like we'd only played a few rounds, but time had flown from morning to dusk...

"Yes, I'll try..."

Upon hearing Irisviel's invitation, Miko Yotsuya's smile faltered.

Admittedly, they had a lot of fun playing games with Irisviel.

But thinking about her near-death experience, Yotsuya Miko made up her mind to try to only meet online in the future.

After all, meeting online friends in person is just too terrifying!

After exchanging greetings, Miko Yotsuya and Hana Yurikawa changed back into their own shoes in the entryway and left the Hikigaya residence.

However, they had only been gone a short while when Hachiman Hikigaya hurriedly chased after them.

"Hikigaya-kun?"

Yotsuya Miko looked at Hikigaya Hachiman, who had chased after them, with a puzzled expression.

Why did they suddenly chase after them? Was it because they left something behind?

Thinking it over, Yotsuya Miko began to check her pockets for anything she might have forgotten.

"I'll take you back."

Rubbing his butt, which had just been kicked by Komachi, Hachiman Hikigaya explained with a wry smile why he had chased after her.

"Oh ho ho!"

Upon hearing Hachiman Hikigaya's words, Yurikawa Hana, who was standing nearby, immediately let out a strange cry and moved closer to Yotsuya Miko, gently poking her back with her finger.

"Since Hikigaya-kun is planning to take Miko home, then I won't be a third wheel! Goodbye, you two~"

After saying that, Baihechuan Hua took a long stride and prepared to run away.

However, the next second, Hachiman Hikigaya reached out and grabbed her collar, pulling her back.

"My mission is to get both of you home safely!"

Looking at Yurikawa Hana, who was planning to give them a chance to be alone and decided to go home alone, Hikigaya Hachiman's face was full of helplessness.

Although given the current level of security, Yurikawa Hana probably wouldn't run into any problems even if she went back alone, Hikigaya Hachiman didn't dare to gamble.

Moreover, the mission he received from Komachi was to ensure the complete safety of the two of them...

"Then please take me home first!"

When one plan failed, Yurikawa's eyes lit up and she immediately came up with an alternative.

If she gets home first, then the rest of the journey will also be spent alone with the two of them!

"Xiaohua!"

Upon hearing her friend's proposal, Miko Yotsuya looked somewhat embarrassed and annoyed.

While she didn't dislike going home with Hachiman Hikigaya, the implication Yurikawa Hana was making was far too explicit...

"Hehe..."

Seeing Yotsuya Miko's intense reaction, Yurikawa Hana playfully tapped her head.

.........

As the sun completely sank below the horizon, Chiba entered nighttime.

Hachiman Hikigaya and Miko Yotsuya walked silently down the street, with passersby hurrying past them from time to time.

"Come on~"

Yotsuya Miko suddenly recalled Yurikawa Hana's words before she arrived home. She looked up at Hikigaya Hachiman's right hand, which swayed rhythmically with his steps beside her...

Keep it up!

Silently reciting her own words, Yotsuya Miko quietly stretched out her left hand.

However, just as their hands were about to touch, Hachiman Hikigaya turned his head.

"........."

The two locked eyes, and Yotsuya Miko silently withdrew her hand, then awkwardly turned her face away.

What a shame!

"Yotsuya, do you really like me?"

"Eh?"

Completely unprepared for Hachiman Hikigaya's sudden question, Miko Yotsuya forgot her overwhelming shame and turned her head back to meet Hachiman Hikigaya's gaze in surprise.

"You should know about the suspension bridge effect, right?"

Hachiman Hikigaya looked up at the silent sky and continued to ask.

"Of course!"

Yotsuya Miko nodded slightly.

The suspension bridge effect refers to the phenomenon where a person's heart rate increases involuntarily when crossing a suspension bridge with trepidation. If, at that moment, they happen to meet another person, they may mistakenly interpret the increased heart rate caused by this situation as a physiological reaction caused by the other person's attraction, thus developing feelings of love for that person.

She already knew this knowledge when she was in junior high school, so she easily explained the principle of the suspension bridge effect.

After Yotsuya Miko finished speaking, she suddenly realized what Hikigaya Hachiman meant...

"Does Hachiman think that my feelings for you are also due to the suspension bridge effect?"

"........"

Hachiman Hikigaya did not answer Miko Yotsuya's question but chose to remain silent.

He was unable to give a definite answer to Yotsuya Miko's question.

Because they had been together for so long, he still couldn't determine what kind of feelings Yotsuya Miko had for him.

However, just because Hachiman Hikigaya didn't say anything doesn't mean that Miko Yotsuya didn't know.

"I admit that confessing to Hachiman-kun at the beginning did save me, but later I really fell in love with you!"

Yotsuya Miko did not deny that her initial motives for confessing to Hikigaya Hachiman were impure.

After all, at that time, she was constantly harassed by various evil spirits, and the day she met Hachiman Hikigaya, she almost lost her life at the hands of an evil spirit...

Having finally found a companion who can see evil spirits and even protect you, and who even risked their life to save you, it's normal to develop feelings for them in that situation, right?

not to mention......

"As we spent more time together afterward, I became completely captivated by Hachiman!"

Chapter 291 I'm sorry I said something strange.

"Thanks....."

Hearing Yotsuya Miko's heartfelt words, Hikigaya Hachiman showed a sincere smile.

He knew that what Yotsuya Miko had just said was true.

But that's precisely why he doesn't know what to choose.

After all, if a girl has truly entrusted herself to someone, the response should be equal.

However......

As the faces of Yukino Yukinoshita and Yui Yuigahama flashed through his mind, a struggle appeared on Hachiman Hikigaya's face.

What should he do?

So much time has passed since his conversation with Key, yet he still hasn't made a decision.

"I'm actually nothing like my senior, am I?"