The Exorcism Tale of Hachiman

"Not only are the sentences verbose, but they are also full of obscure and difficult-to-understand words!"

"The ability settings are vague, and the storyline is completely disconnected!"

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

One after another, merciless comments kept pouring out of Yukinoshita's mouth.

In Hachiman Hikigaya's eyes, the originally enormous body of the timber pedestal gradually shrank, shrank, and shrank again...

Finally, he was completely out of sight!

"Waaaaah, they showed absolutely no mercy..."

Completely devastated by Yukinoshita's comments, Zaimokuza turned to look at Yuigahama Yui sitting next to Yukinoshita, tears streaming down his face.

"At least...my novel should have some merit, right?"

"Ah, this..."

Once home, Yui Yuigahama, who hadn't looked at anything except the cover, felt guilty and looked away when she saw Zaimokuza's expectant eyes.

She stammered, and finally, looking embarrassed, she told the truth: "I'm sorry, I was so bored, I didn't even watch it!"

In that instant, the flame of hope for the timber saddle was extinguished by the gale.

"Am I not suited to writing novels?"

Completely devastated, the woodcutter lay sprawled on the ground, his eyes filled with confusion.

Just then, he suddenly felt a hand on his shoulder.

"Best friend?"

Looking up, he saw Hachiman Hikigaya smiling at him, and Zaimokuza couldn't help but burst into tears.

He truly is a man worthy of entrusting one's life to!

When he needed support the most, he was indeed the only one who stood by his side!

"Actually, your idea is quite impressive."

Patting the woodworker on the shoulder, Hachiman Hikigaya pointed out the only redeeming quality in the novel.

Just as the woodworker was about to smile, he immediately poured cold water on his enthusiasm.

"So, which novel did you imitate?"

【......】

It felt as if a thousand arrows had pierced his body. The smile on the woodworker's face froze, and then he cried out as he got up from the ground and ran out of the service department.

Chapter 112 Purpose

"Um, are we going too far by saying that?"

Seeing Zaimokuza run out of the classroom crying, Yui Yuigahama immediately asked the other two with unease.

After all, the woodworker was crying.

A grown man crying like that must be because he was hurt by what they just said, right?

"Don't worry. That guy's life is as tenacious as a cockroach. He'll be back in a little while."

However, Hachiman Hikigaya, who was familiar with the mortise and tenon joints, paid no attention to Yui Yuigahama's concerns.

As someone who was also isolated by his class, if Zaimokuza were so easily discouraged, he would have dropped out of school long ago. How could he still be staying at Soubu High School?

Moreover, when Cai Muzuo cried towards him, there wasn't a single tear in his eyes.

It's not so much that he was discouraged by their comments, but rather that Zaimokuza had anticipated this outcome and was just pretending to be the same as before.

But since Zaimokuza already knew the shortcomings of his novel, what was his purpose in seeking help from the Service Department?

With his left hand supporting his chin, Hachiman Hikigaya fell into deep thought.

"Anyway, now that the problem is solved, let's end today's club activity here..."

I glanced at the sunset outside the window.

Yukinoshita suddenly felt a wave of drowsiness wash over her.

She covered her mouth with her hand, gave a small yawn, and stood up to end the day's activities in the Service Department.

"Hey, are we going back already?"

On her second day as a member of the Service Club, Yui Yuigahama, who was full of anticipation that someone might need her help, was disappointed and surprised when Yukinoshita announced the end of the meeting and disappeared.

"Any questions?"

Picking up her schoolbag, Yukinoshita looked at Yuihama's puzzled expression and tilted her head, asking in confusion.

"If we go back so early, what if someone comes to us for help? We'll miss the opportunity."

"miss?"

Upon hearing Yui Yuigahama's naive remark, Yukinoshita pinched her nose and perked up.

"Since you're here to ask for our help, you should come right after school to show your sincerity, right?"

"It's been more than half an hour since school ended. The person who was looking for help should have appeared by now."

"and...."

At this point, a hint of helplessness flashed across Yukino Yukinoshita's face.

"Including the timber pedestal request we just received, the Service Department has only accepted three requests in total since its establishment."

"Once it was me, once it was the timber slab we just saw, and then who was it the other time?"

Somewhat disbelieving that the Service Club had only accepted three requests, Yui Yuigahama started counting on her fingers who the three clients were.

"My first time was..."

Just then, Hachiman Hikigaya interrupted.

Feeling the surprised look from Yui Yuigahama, he half-covered his face and turned his head to the side.

"That's right. The first request I received after establishing the Service Club was from Ms. Hiratsuka Shizuka, who asked me to deal with this guy who was threatening human society."

Hachiman Hikigaya actually showed an embarrassed expression, while Yukinoshita, with a smile on her face, recklessly altered the truth.

"I don't recall Hiratsuka-sensei ever making that request of you..."

Upon hearing Yukinoshita speak ill of him in front of Yuihama, Hachiman Hikigaya immediately protested.

"But even if you confront Ms. Hiratsuka right now, she will definitely agree with what I just said, won't she?"

Hachiman Hikigaya was speechless.

Indeed, given Hiratsuka Shizuka's wicked personality, she might actually admit that Yukinoshita was right just to watch the show.

"But I don't feel that staying at home will harm human society in the future, as Xiaoxue said..."

Just then, Yui Yuigahama's weak words reached their ears.

Hachiman Hikigaya and Yukino Yukinoshita both looked at her with surprise.

"She actually spoke up for me?!"

"She actually spoke up for him?!"

Yukinoshita felt deeply betrayed, while Hachiman Hikigaya experienced an unexpected joy.

"Really? With my reclusive nature, I'll at most become a useless shut-in in the future. I'm unlikely to become a threat to society, right?"

Seeing that the two of them were staring at her at the same time, Yui Yuigahama immediately shrank back.

Thank you, I was hurt...

Upon hearing Yui Yuigahama's additional words, Hachiman Hikigaya burst into tears.

So, does Yuigahama Yui think that his level of incompetence is not enough to endanger society?

Hmm, what's with this unpleasant feeling of being looked down upon?

"That's true, at worst he'll just become a shut-in."

Yukinoshita smiled when she heard Yui Yuigahama's words, and nodded slightly to show her agreement with Yui Yuigahama.

"Hey, being a shut-in is a noble profession, okay?!"

Miyuki's tone revealed her disdain for the shut-in profession, and Hachiman Hikigaya, whose biggest goal in life was to become a stay-at-home husband, immediately started complaining.

Being a shut-in can be tiring!

Don't underestimate any profession!

"...They're truly hopeless..."

Seeing that Hikigaya seemed to want to legitimize the profession of shut-in, Yukino sighed.

Is this guy in front of her the same person who saved her last night?

"Going back..."

With that, Yukinoshita walked past Hachiman Hikigaya and left the classroom.

"Ah, Xiaoxue, wait for me!"

Seeing that Yukinoshita had really left, Yuigahama Yui quickly picked up her schoolbag, said goodbye to Hikigaya Hachiman, and chased after him.

"Then, I will also..."

Seeing that the two from the Service Club had left, Hachiman Hikigaya naturally couldn't stay alone any longer.

However, just as he stood up to pack his things and leave, the door to the Service Department classroom was opened again.

"Looks like you're getting along well with those two girls, my dear friend."

Having fully recovered, Cai Muzuo returned to his original seat and sat down, joking with a smile on his face.

"So, this is why you came all this way to get a scolding?"

Upon seeing that the visitor was Zaimokuza, Hachiman Hikigaya sat down again.

He looked at the timber stand with some confusion and asked.