The Exorcism Tale of Hachiman

These are the only two possible origins of the wind that Hachiman Hikigaya could think of.

Of the two guesses, Hachiman Hikigaya leans more towards the former.

After all, there are only five exorcists in the entire Eastern Kingdom, so the probability of him encountering one is extremely low...

"By the way, Dunjia, why did you refuse Yumiko's request just now?"

Seeing that Hachiman Hikigaya wouldn't tell her the reason, Yui Yuigahama puffed up her cheeks and turned them into the shape of steamed buns to vent her dissatisfaction.

But then, with the curiosity of a child, she asked Hachiman Hikigaya why he had rejected Miura earlier.

"Because I'm certain that Miura-kun posted the request purely to mess with me."

When Yumiko Miura was mentioned, Hachiman Hikigaya sighed, a helpless expression on his face.

He couldn't understand what he had done to offend the Queen, why she had shown such hostility towards him the moment they met...

And when she said she was going to post the commission, she didn't try to hide her excitement at all! He's not stupid, how could he not see that she was deliberately messing with him?

Moreover, given Miura Yumiko's proud and arrogant nature, she would never ask him for help if she were in real trouble.

"Yumiko, you wouldn't go that far, would you?"

Upon hearing Hachiman Hikigaya's explanation, Yui Yuigahama stuck out her tongue and, somewhat guiltily, raised a question.

Although Miura Yumiko always scolds her for being stupid, she always helps her when she encounters difficulties. Why would she make things difficult for Hikigaya Hachiman for no reason?

"Who knows?"

Hachiman Hikigaya glanced at Yui Yuigahama beside him out of the corner of his eye and realized that she genuinely didn't know, rather than pretending to be confused. He then made up his mind.

However, since Miura Yumiko had no intention of letting this guy know, he didn't say anything more.

Soon, the two arrived at the neighborhood where Yuihama's family lived.

After the dark aura disappeared, Hachiman Hikigaya felt relieved that Yui Yuigahama was walking home alone.

After saying goodbye, Hachiman Hikigaya suddenly had a whim to test how good his physical fitness was.

So he hopped on his bicycle and sped home, just as he bumped into Komachi, who was walking home...

"Seriously, Onii-chan, riding that fast is dangerous!"

In the living room of the Hikigaya family, Komachi stood with her hands on her hips, sternly denouncing Hachiman Hikigaya in front of her.

"Feel sorry......"

With his head drooping and sitting upright in front of Komachi, Hachiman Hikigaya smiled bitterly as his younger sister lectured him with righteous indignation.

He finally had the urge to go racing, but he just happened to be caught by Komachi.

His luck is truly unbelievable.

"This isn't something that can be resolved with an apology. Komachi is worried about what might happen to Onii-chan!"

Clearing her throat, Komachi looked helplessly at the indifferent expression on her older brother's face.

Fortunately, Hachiman Hikigaya had told her about the system beforehand.

Otherwise, she would have been terrified by Hachiman Hikigaya's speeding today.

He'd only just recovered from a car accident a few days ago, and yet Hachiman Hikigaya is doing something so dangerous again...

"Not next time!"

Seeing the worry on Komachi's face, Hachiman Hikigaya spoke sincerely.

To avoid causing his younger sister any trouble, he vowed to obey traffic rules from now on!

Chapter 76 I could smell it all!

After the impromptu family recrimination session, the Hikigaya family returned to their daily routine.

While Komachi was preparing dinner, Hachiman Hikigaya first finished the homework his teacher had assigned in the living room, then lay on the sofa with his cat, waiting for Komachi to call him for dinner.

After finishing dinner, the brother and sister switched roles.

Hachiman Hikigaya was in charge of washing the dishes in the kitchen, while Komachi was lazily sprawled on the coffee table doing her science homework.

As for humanities assignments?

You don't actually think that eating dinner cooked by Komachi-sama is something that can be compensated for by simply washing the dishes, do you?

Originally, Hachiman Hikigaya had volunteered to take over all of Komachi's work.

However, Komachi refused, citing Hachiman Hikigaya's poor ranking in science.

This really bothered Hachiman Hikigaya for a long time back then.

After washing the dishes, Hachiman Hikigaya sat down next to Komachi as usual and picked up her humanities homework. Just as he was about to start writing, he was surprised to find that today's task was to write an essay on the theme of youth.

Upon seeing the question, Hachiman Hikigaya immediately said that he was very familiar with it.

After all, he was invited to join the Service Club by Hiratsuka Shizuka because of his outstanding essays, and he worked with the school's famous ice princess, Yukino Yukinoshita, to help his classmates solve problems.

"Oh, is it about writing an essay? I'll do it myself then..."

In a hurry to get home from school, Komachi, who hadn't been paying attention to the teacher, looked helpless when she heard that today's humanities homework was an essay.

She then stood up and snatched the writing paper back from Hachiman Hikigaya's hand.

"Are you saying you don't believe in my abilities?"

Seeing Komachi's actions, Hachiman Hikigaya felt hurt.

He even won second prize in a national essay competition before...

"No, I completely believe in your humanities abilities, Onii-chan."

Upon hearing Hachiman Hikigaya's words, Komachi shook her head.

"But Onii-chan, your essays all have a lazy, bland feel to them, which doesn't suit a beautiful girl like me at all. The teacher will definitely notice it at a glance!"

All right....

Komachi's reasoning left Hachiman Hikigaya speechless.

After all, he couldn't deny the fact that he was a lazy bum.

"I'll go upstairs now..."

I don't need help with today's humanities homework, and I won't be watching TV so as not to disturb Komachi and Hachiman Hikigaya.

Therefore, after discovering that Komachi was focused on doing her science homework, Hachiman Hikigaya prepared to get up and go back to his room.

However, just as he stood up, Komachi, who was "focused" on the textbook in front of her, suddenly reached out and grabbed his clothes.

Hikigaya Hachiman:..........

"I can't help you today."

Looking at Komachi, who was clutching her clothes with one hand and continuing to do her homework with the other, Hachiman Hikigaya spoke up.

"Don't even think about running away!"

However, how could Komachi let Hachiman Hikigaya go so easily? Even if I can't help her with her essay today, I should at least stay with her and finish her homework together!

"Ok."

After confirming that Komachi wouldn't let him leave until she finished her homework, Hachiman Hikigaya sat down next to her again.

He held one hand and began to check the latest news online.

Looking at Hachiman Hikigaya beside her, Komachi smiled.

While she was checking mathematical formulas on paper, she asked about Hachiman Hikigaya's recent situation.

Of course, only the brother and sister knew the details of what happened.

"No, aside from Kawasaki getting a fishing quest on the first day, Chiba is unexpectedly peaceful."

After concealing some information, Hachiman Hikigaya truthfully reported the recent situation.

After a Special-Grade Evil Spirit and a General-Grade Evil Spirit died in two consecutive days, the evil spirits in Chiba did indeed become much more obedient.

"No commission?"

Upon hearing Hachiman Hikigaya's words, Komachi's face first contorted into a bitter expression.

She's now eagerly anticipating an increase in her account balance.

However, Komachi quickly felt relieved.

Since there were no exorcism requests, it meant everyone was safe and sound, and she didn't have to worry about her older brother encountering any danger while performing exorcisms.

Besides, if Hachiman Hikigaya is frugal with the money he earned the first time, it would be enough for the two siblings to live on for a lifetime.

"Speaking of which, Onii-chan, you've got a new woman with you again today."

While doing her homework, Komachi appeared casual, but in reality, she had been planning this all along, revealing the reason why she had asked Hachiman Hikigaya to stay that night.

"Eh?"

"Today, Onii-chan smells like five women! Komachi's nose can smell them all!"

Seeing that Hachiman Hikigaya was still pretending to be stupid, Komachi went straight to the point and questioned him.

"Besides Ms. Hiratsuka, who are the other four women?!"

They're just classmates from school.

A bead of cold sweat appeared on Hachiman Hikigaya's forehead, and he immediately began to defend himself.

With so many girls in school, it's perfectly normal for them to occasionally pick up each other's scent, right?

Do you think I'd believe that, Onii-chan?

In response to Hachiman Hikigaya's explanation, Komachi revealed her little fangs.

Clearly, if Hachiman Hikigaya didn't tell the truth, she was going to subject him to severe torture.

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

"Aren't you going to tell me what happened last night?"

In Yukino's apartment, Haruno looked at her younger sister and sighed helplessly.