The Exorcism Tale of Hachiman

Looking directly into Yukino Yukinoshita's eyes, Hachiman Hikigaya revealed his innermost thoughts.

"Your life should be decided by yourself!"

"Myself?"

Hachiman Hikigaya's words sent a shiver down Yukino Yukinoshita's spine.

The words that Yotsuya Miko had said, as well as her past with Hikigaya Hachiman and Yuigahama Yui, flashed quickly through her mind.

She turned her head to look at the dark tent exit, then looked back at Hachiman Hikigaya, who was holding his breath and nervously waiting for her answer.

If I choose to let go, won't I just go back to the way I was before?

Yukino Yukinoshita recalled what she looked like when she met Hachiman Hikigaya.

Going to school alone, eating alone, staying home alone...

After meeting you and Yui, I can no longer adapt to that kind of life. What a cunning fellow...

Looking up, Yukino Yukinoshita met Hachiman Hikigaya's gaze.

Then the girl, her ears turning red, nodded slightly and said in a voice almost as soft as a mosquito's buzz:

"sure."

Upon hearing Yukino Yukinoshita's answer, an overwhelming joy surged through Hachiman Hikigaya's heart, making him almost want to hug Yukinoshita, who had agreed to date him, and spin her around a few times.

However, the burning mark on his face reminded him that it was best to only think about such things for now.

After all, Yukino Yukinoshita had agreed to his request to date, but if he got too carried away right away, she might change her mind.

"but!"

Yukino Yukinoshita raised her voice, seemingly reminding Hachiman Hikigaya not to be too happy too soon.

"Only three people are allowed."

After accepting Hachiman Hikigaya's confession, Yukino Yukinoshita felt much more relaxed.

At the same time, the genes hidden within Snow Mother's body also seemed to be activated along with her consent.

Holding up three fingers, Yukino Yukinoshita, as Hachiman Hikigaya's first girlfriend, almost immediately decided to block the possibility of Hachiman Hikigaya finding a fourth wife.

Chapter 357 A Novice in Love

"........."

The air in the tent fell into a brief silence after Yukino Yukinoshita finished speaking.

"What, you can't do it?"

When she didn't hear a reply from Hachiman Hikigaya, Yukino Yukinoshita's gaze towards him gradually became dangerous.

"Of course, no problem..."

Hachiman Hikigaya's face twitched slightly, completely unprepared for Yukino Yukinoshita's request.

He couldn't understand why Yukino Yukinoshita wanted to guard against something he hadn't even considered...

"You took too long to answer. Next time, please answer within three seconds."

"Also, have you sorted things out with Yui?"

With one arm crossed in front of her, unsure whether she should sit down or continue standing, Yukino Yukinoshita asked another crucial question.

"I haven't told Yui about it yet..."

Hachiman Hikigaya, feeling somewhat guilty, avoided Yukino Yukinoshita's sharp gaze.

According to Komachi's original plan, he should have first won over Yui Yuigahama, and after the two of them communicated, he should have tried to persuade Yukino Yukinoshita.

But as things have progressed, the so-called plan has completely collapsed.

"Is that so? If it were Yui, she might readily agree if I said yes..."

Upon hearing Hachiman Hikigaya say that Yui Yuigahama was unaware of the situation, Yukino Yukinoshita breathed a sigh of relief and began to consider the possibility of persuading Yui Yuigahama.

But as she was thinking, Yukino Yukinoshita suddenly realized something was wrong.

"Why should I insist on helping you win over Yui?"

She had just reluctantly agreed to Hachiman Hikigaya's request to date, but now she was already helping him devise a plan to add Yui Yuigahama to his list of girlfriends. Was she an idiot?

“Well…”

Hachiman Hikigaya smiled apologetically, unsure how to answer Yukino Yukinoshita's question.

After all, he had never asked Yukino Yukinoshita to help him pursue Yui Yuigahama; her words just now were entirely her own initiative...

"Wait, if you put it that way..."

Yukino Yukinoshita, who also realized that helping Hachiman Hikigaya pursue Yui Yuigahama was a subconscious act, fell into deep thought.

"If you confess to Yui first, that guy will help you win me over, right?"

"Maybe..."

Hachiman Hikigaya coughed twice to ease his current embarrassment.

"It's not just a possibility, it's a certainty, isn't it?"

Yukino Yukinoshita looked at Hachiman Hikigaya, who had just been confirmed as her boyfriend, and sighed softly while holding her forehead.

In the end, was she already deeply involved?

"Send me back."

After spending some time quietly in the tent, Yukino Yukinoshita asked Hachiman Hikigaya to take her back to the hospital.

After all, neither her mother nor her sister knew about her being taken away.

She suddenly disappeared, and the two of them must be very worried. They may have even mobilized a lot of manpower to search for her.

"Ah."

Hachiman Hikigaya had no objection to Yukino Yukinoshita's request.

He then walked to Yukino Yukinoshita's side and, to the girl's astonishment, pulled her into his arms around the waist.

"!"

The moment Hachiman Hikigaya touched her waist, Yukino Yukinoshita's body tensed up suddenly, then relaxed again.

She believed that Hachiman Hikigaya wasn't the type to get handsy right after starting a relationship.

Considering the abilities Hachiman Hikigaya has demonstrated, and taking into account the two's current actions, a bold conjecture came to Yukino Yukinoshita's mind.

"You're not planning to fly me back, are you?"

Yukino Yukinoshita's tone carried a hint of fear and excitement.

After all, even she had dreamed of a prince riding a celestial horse and taking her away when she was a child.

"I can't fly yet. But I can manage short periods of airborne flight."

As he spoke, Hachiman Hikigaya carried Yukino Yukinoshita out of the tent.

Passing through the makeshift camp set up by the Inari foxes, everyone seemed to know in advance what was happening in the tent and chose to ignore the two of them.

Even though the people watching were a group of foxes, Yukino Yukinoshita still felt very shy when she was seen being carried in a princess carry by Hachiman Hikigaya.

Fortunately, Hachiman Hikigaya moves very fast.

In just a short while, the two left the camp.

Hachiman Hikigaya then leaped from the ground, quickly landing on a nearby high-rise building that had not yet collapsed.

Yukino Yukinoshita only felt a gust of wind whistling past her ears, and then a warm shield appeared in front of her.

Looking at the windproof barrier he had created around his body using spiritual power, Hachiman Hikigaya secretly breathed a sigh of relief.

If he were alone, he naturally wouldn't need such a thing.

But now that Yukino is in his arms, all the things he used to ignore need to be taken seriously.

More than ten minutes later.

In front of the hospital building.

Taking advantage of the fact that no one was passing by, Hachiman Hikigaya slowly descended to the ground with Yukino Yukinoshita.

"Then, I'll leave first."

Despite saying such things, Yukino Yukinoshita did not leave immediately after breaking free from Hachiman Hikigaya's embrace.

She is waiting.

"Oh, see you tomorrow then?"

Having absolutely no experience in romance, Hachiman Hikigaya said goodbye as usual and then turned to return to the plaza.

"Ugh....."

Compared to Hachiman Higashino, who had completely given up hope, Yukino Yukinoshita reluctantly reached out and grabbed him back.

"You're leaving soon, don't you have anything else to say?"

"No."

"........"

Seeing Hachiman Hikigaya's bewildered expression, Yukino Yukinoshita also became confused.

This guy clearly has almost zero emotional intelligence, so why did he dare to confess his feelings to her and announce that he wanted to find at least three girlfriends?

"If not, then forget it."

Although I really wanted to tell Hachiman Hikigaya what couples should do when they part ways, I had only just agreed to date him today.

"Let's do it next time."

She kept telling herself this in her mind. Yukino Yukinoshita, who was also not mentally prepared, let go of Hachiman Hikigaya's sleeve, smoothed out the wrinkles, and announced that he could leave.

"I'm leaving?"

Reminded by Yukino Yukinoshita, Hachiman Hikigaya, vaguely realizing that he should indeed do something, asked uncertainly.