The Exorcism Tale of Hachiman

Sure enough, this guy's mouth is still as sharp as ever!

But what Yukino Yukinoshita said was indeed true; who told him to be so disappointing and only get second place?

"My name is Hachiman Hikigaya!"

Knowing he couldn't win the argument, Hachiman Hikigaya immediately changed the subject after sitting down in his seat.

"I know, second place!"

Seeing that Hachiman Hikigaya didn't dare to respond to her and instead chose to change the subject, Yukino Yukinoshita's smile widened.

"Hey, do you usually talk like this?"

Hearing Yukino Yukinoshita still calling him by that extremely sarcastic name, Hachiman Hikigaya asked in frustration.

"No, I don't usually communicate with my classmates unless it's necessary..."

After securing her first victory of the day, Yukino Yukinoshita focused some of her attention on the book in her hand, but she still chose to answer Hachiman Hikigaya's question.

Don't you feel lonely?

As soon as he asked the question, Hachiman Hikigaya regretted it.

As someone who had been isolated since middle school, he was acutely aware of the extent of the hurt caused by the question he had just asked.

To his surprise, Yukino Yukinoshita showed no emotion whatsoever after hearing his question.

"At first, maybe it was there? But as I climbed higher and higher, I got used to it..."

After a brief pause, Yukino Yukinoshita continued answering Hachiman Hikigaya's question.

"Feel sorry...."

Why is Hachiman apologizing?

Yukino Yukinoshita sighed softly upon hearing Hachiman Hikigaya's apology.

She then closed the book in her hand, raised her head, and stared directly into those dead fish eyes.

"That conversation just now was nothing more than casual chatter between club members, nothing serious at all. Hachiman, I've noticed you always put yourself in a very low position, that's not a good habit..."

"maybe?"

Hachiman Hikigaya shrugged at Yukino Yukinoshita's suggestion.

He already had a general understanding of Yukino Yukinoshita.

She is a highly capable, stubborn, arrogant, and lonely young lady.

And he has a very sharp tongue!

Hachiman Hikigaya added one last thing.

"It seems you are well aware of your own shortcomings..."

Yukino Yukinoshita felt somewhat helpless after discovering that Hachiman Hikigaya was completely unmoved.

"Isn't Yukinoshita-san very aware of her own shortcomings?"

Hachiman Hikigaya retorted.

Hachiman Hikigaya believes that Yukino Yukinoshita is quite aware of his own shortcomings.

However, she herself did not change because of this.

In that case, she shouldn't expect others to change their shortcomings.

"You bastard..."

Upon hearing Hachiman Hikigaya's words, Yukino Yukinoshita narrowed her eyes, a defiant expression on her face.

However, just as she was about to refute Hachiman Hikigaya's words, there was a knock on the door of the Service Club.

"Excuse me, is this the Service Club?"

With a knock on the door, Yui Yuigahama appeared in the line of sight of the two who were arguing.

"Yes, this is the Service Club. May I ask what brings you here, Yuihama-san?"

After waiting for so many days, someone has finally come to ask for help again.

Yukino Yukinoshita stood up enthusiastically, walked up to Yui Yuigahama, and took her hand, leading her to the center of the classroom.

Without any communication, seeing Yukino Yukinoshita approaching to solicit customers, Hachiman Hikigaya, wearing a Service Club member badge, walked to the back of the classroom, carrying a chair in one hand and a desk in the other, and placed them in front of Yui Yuigahama.

After inviting Yui Yuigahama to sit down, Yukino Yukinoshita moved her seat to sit opposite her, and together with Hachiman Hikigaya, they looked at the somewhat timid girl in front of them from a distance.

"Um, I heard from Ms. Hiratsuka that this place can help me solve my problem, right?"

He looked up and glanced at Hachiman Hikigaya before quickly looking away.

Having made up her mind, Yui Yuigahama mustered up her courage and asked the aloof beauty Yukino Yukinoshita on her left.

"Hmm, you're not quite right..."

Upon hearing Yui Yuigahama's words, Yukino Yukinoshita frowned and pointed out the error in her language.

"The essence of the Service Department is to assist those seeking help in overcoming problems, rather than solving them for them. This is the same principle as teaching someone how to fish rather than giving them a fish."

"Yes, is that so?"

After listening to Yukino Yukinoshita's explanation, Yui Yuigahama nodded, her face showing an expression of admiration.

Although I don't understand what Yukino Yukinoshita meant just now, it seemed really impressive.

At this moment, Yukino Yukinoshita looked at the admiring gaze on Yui Yuigahama's face and glanced at Hachiman Hikigaya with a hint of pride.

Hey! Look at her eyes! She didn't understand what you just said at all!

Hachiman Hikigaya thought to himself.

However, since there were strangers present, he felt embarrassed to expose them and make the two people in front of him feel awkward.

"Ahem, so, Yuihama-san, what do you want us to do for you?"

After coughing twice and suppressing her smugness, Yukino Yukinoshita continued to inquire about Yui Yuigahama's purpose.

"Actually, I've been wanting to apologize to someone for a long time, but because of my own hesitation, it's been delayed for so long that I'm worried he might not accept my apology..."

While speaking, Yui Yuigahama secretly glanced at Hachiman Hikigaya.

Hachiman Hikigaya noticed her peeping, but didn't pay any attention to it.

After all, anyone would be surprised to see him in the club formed by Yukino Yukinoshita, the aloof and beautiful girl who is the top student in the whole school, right?

"Since it's an apology, then you just need to be brave and say it."

Upon hearing Yui Yuigahama's words, Yukino Yukinoshita subconsciously frowned.

She didn't understand why she needed to ask someone for help with something as simple as apologizing.

Chapter 51 That day, Hachiman Hikigaya saw it...

"So, Yuihama-san, are you planning to have us express our gratitude to the person who helped you on your behalf?"

Hachiman Hikigaya also looked at Yui Yuigahama with a puzzled expression.

"No, actually I was planning to make some cookies as a thank-you gift. But..."

At this point, Yui Yuigahama's face flashed with an unnatural expression, which was noticed by Yukino Yukinoshita.

"Yuigahama-san lacks confidence in her cooking skills, which is why she came to us for help, right?"

"Yes, yes, that's it!"

Upon hearing Yukino Yukinoshita's words, Yui Yuigahama nodded quickly.

"That's it..."

After confirming that her guess was accurate, Yukino Yukinoshita bit her thumb and pondered.

After a while, she looked up at Yui Yuigahama in front of her and nodded gently: "Okay, we accept your request."

"Okay!"

Upon hearing Yukino Yukinoshita's answer, Yui Yuigahama immediately jumped up with joy, and a certain part of her body trembled along with it.

"Thank you, Yukinoshita-san!"

However, that wasn't all. After jumping up and down to express her excitement, Yui Yuigahama walked up to Yukino Yukinoshita, took her hands in hers, and expressed her gratitude for her willingness to help.

"Ah, ah, it's just a small matter..."

The saying goes, "There is no harm without comparison."

Looking at the peaks in front of Yui Yuigahama, Yukino Yukinoshita subconsciously glanced down at her own small mounds.

Complete defeat!

Realizing that she was completely outclassed by this silly little dumpling in some way, Yukino Yukino's figure instantly turned somewhat ashen.

"Well then, I'll head home now..."

After confirming that Yukino Yukinoshita and Yui Yuigahama would be using the home economics classroom to make cookies, Hachiman Hikigaya packed his things, picked up his schoolbag, and prepared to leave.

After all, Yukino Yukinoshita is enough to make cookies, so there's no need for him, a boy, to get involved.

"You're also a member of the Service Department. Where are you planning to go?"

As Yui Yuigahama passed by Hachiman Hikigaya, Yukino Yukinoshita looked at him strangely as he packed his things.

"Hey, do I have to participate too?"

Hachiman Hikigaya paused, his hands still busy packing.

"Of course, we're still missing a taste tester!"

As she spoke, Yukino Yukinoshita's lips curled into a malicious smile...

After half an hour.

"Are you sure this stuff won't kill you if you eat it?"

Picking up a dark, supposedly biscuit-like object from the plate in front of him, Hachiman Hikigaya turned to Yukino Yukinoshita, who was looking at him with a sense of existential unease, and asked.

"Although I already guessed it would be bad, I never expected it to be this bad..."