The Hikigaya couple's youthful love story is definitely not a problem.

Hachiman, who was wearing glasses, smiled at Hayama in return.

Although you can handle Yukino, be careful of her older sister; she's not as easy to deal with as Yukino.

Ye Shan kindly reminded him.

Yang, I will be careful.

Hachiman, in his second playthrough, showed no fear whatsoever.

It seems you've already learned a lot from Yukino. Well then, good luck. Hayama Akira nodded in understanding.

Then I wish you success in getting to hold the young lady soon.

Ignoring Hayama's shocked expression, Hachiman turned and chased after Yukino.

Hayama frowned with a complicated expression, watching Hachiman's retreating figure and muttering to himself: "It seems I underestimated you, Hikigaya-kun. This is not something Yukino-san could possibly know."

When Hachiman arrived at the Service Club classroom, Yukino seemed to have just sat down.

"It's all settled so quickly?" Yukino's face showed deep exhaustion. Even Hachiman had felt a slight muscle soreness these past few days, let alone Yukino, who had been serving as his main sparring partner.

Hmm, don't you trust me to handle things?

As he spoke, Hachiman stepped forward and removed Yukino's shoes and over-the-knee socks, gently massaging the girl's feet and calves.

No, it's because it's you that I'm worried. Have you forgotten how much trouble your stupid things caused me and...?

Yukino glanced at Yui standing to the side and swallowed back the name she was about to say.

Are Xiaoqi and Xiaoxue dating? Looking at the affectionate interaction between the two in front of her, Yui asked hesitantly.

We only confirmed our relationship last weekend and haven't told anyone yet, so Yui, can you keep this a secret for us? Yukinoshita and I don't want too many people to know.

Hachiman smiled and spoke to the dumbfounded Dango in front of him.

Yukino, who was enjoying herself with her eyes closed, did not object. Yui nodded with a complicated expression as she saw this scene.

"Yui-kun, promise me you won't tell anyone, okay?" Yukino suddenly spoke up, her eyes closed.

Okay, I promised Xiaoxue I wouldn't tell anyone, after all, we're friends, aren't we?

Upon hearing the word "friend," Yukino opened her eyes and nodded at Yui, who was looking at her expectantly.

When Yui saw Yukino nod in confirmation, Yui smiled happily and moved closer to Yukino.

Can you tell me how Xiaoxue agreed to Xiaoqi's offer?

Looking at the gossipy guy in front of her, Yukino rolled her eyes. It was nothing. She'd known this guy for a long time... so that's how it was.

I learned that you were the owner of the dog that caused the car accident when I was chatting with this guy.

Hachiman suddenly interrupted, covering up the lie he had told back then.

Yui smiled sheepishly when she heard Hachiman suddenly interrupt.

Yuihama-san, you don't need to worry about it. I was the one who accidentally bumped into him back then, so you don't need to feel guilty towards that person.

But I still bear some responsibility for what happened back then.

Yui did not let go of her apology to Hachiman because of Yukino's words.

If you want to express your gratitude to me, please stay in the Service Club and help me and Yukinoshita. Sometimes the two of us are really too busy.

What do you mean? Aren't I a member of the Service Club now? Yui seemed a little confused.

I haven't received any commission from Professor Hiratsuka or your application, so you're not one yet.

Yukino smiled and explained to Yui.

Okay! I'll write it now!

Looking at the application form filled with various emoticons, Yukino waved helplessly, "Welcome to the Service Club, Yui-kun."

Just then, it seemed that Hachiman was a bit too heavy-handed, and Yukino cried out in pain, "What are you doing?!" As she spoke, she stepped on Hachiman's face with her free left foot, pinching Hachiman's nose with her toes and pulling it back and forth. "It hurts! Can't you be a little more careful?"

Hachiman, who was being stepped on, could only roll his eyes and enjoy the unique perk.

Chapter Seventeen: Daily Life

"Xiaoxue~ What did you want to see me about?" Yui pushed open the door and walked in.

Ah, you've arrived.

As she spoke, Yukino took the gift box out of her schoolbag.

Today is your birthday, so over the weekend, Hikigaya-kun and I bought a gift to give you.

Yukino, who had never had this experience before, felt a little embarrassed.

"Eh~ For me?" Yui asked with a hint of surprise.

What, is it surprising that I give someone a gift? Seeing the surprised expression on Yui's face, Yukino's delicate face showed a hint of feigned anger.

No, that's not what I meant. I just didn't expect Xiaoxue to know my birthday.

Yui waved her hands innocently as she spoke.

Yui took the gift box from Yukino and smiled happily, "Can I open it now?"

Yukino paused for a moment, then nodded to Yui that she could open it.

Taking the knife from Hachiman, Yui opened the gift box in front of her and took out a pink apron with lace trim.

Oh, how did Xiaoxue know I like this kind of thing?

Yui, her eyes sparkling, hugged Yukino tightly, rubbing against her like a spoiled puppy.

What are you doing? Get up now.

Yukino, who had never been treated like this by someone of the same sex before, panicked and tried to push Yui away.

Hehehe, Yukino is still so shy.

Yui poked Yukino's cheek with her finger.

Yukino slapped away Yui's mischievous hand, her face slightly flushed. "Why don't you try it out and see if it suits you? If you keep doing this, I'll take it back."

Upon hearing Yukino's threat, Yui immediately lowered her hand and then looked at the flustered Yukino with a smile.

This kind of light snow is so rare; it's completely different from before.

After Yui put on the apron that Yukino had given her, she spun around twice on the spot, then grabbed the corner of the apron and unfolded it.

"How are you feeling, Hachiman?" Yui leaned forward and asked, looking at Hachiman sitting to the side.

Hmm, it's alright, she has the feel of a virtuous wife and loving mother.

Hachiman glanced at him up and down and made a very objective assessment.

Wow, really? Little Enterprise's rating is really high.

Ms. Yui blushed immediately upon hearing Hachiman's answer.

"Does Hachiman have anything to give me?" Yui looked at Hachiman expectantly.

I knew you'd ask that.

As Hachiman reached into his backpack, he said, "I think this would suit you perfectly."

Hachiman took a brand new dog collar and showed it to Yui.

Yui took the collar from Hachiman's hand and put it directly around her neck.

Uh, this isn't it... never mind.

Hachiman stared in disbelief, then waved his hand weakly.

What's wrong? I feel like this suits me perfectly.

Confused and disoriented, Yui mumbled something incoherently.

Well, whatever you like is fine.

"This...no..." Yukino, who knew what Hachiman had bought, blinked, looking somewhat confused.

what?

Confused, Yui found the two people in front of her rather strange.

It's nothing, Yukino and I just felt that this suits you well.

Hachiman is fooling the silly Dango-san.

"Eh~ Does Yuki think so too?" Yui turned and asked.

Ah, yes...it suits you well.

Yukino, along with her boyfriend, misled the unsuspecting Yui.

Hearing the two people's affirmation of her, Yui smiled happily.

Wait a minute—did you two go out together last weekend? Yui suddenly realized.

Oh, right, that's why we went together to buy you a gift.

Yukino said it casually.

Well then, let's go out and have some fun together, the three of us. I've never gone shopping with Xiaoxue before.

Yui raised her index finger and suggested.

Upon hearing Yui's suggestion, Hachiman covered his face in anguish.

Next week? Maybe in a while. I spent so much time practicing tennis with Totsuka last week, and I haven't had much rest this week either. My feet and calves are still hurting.

Yukino, whose physical strength was a weakness, discussed the matter with Yui.

Okay then, this is a good time to make some plans.

Yui nodded in agreement with Yukino's opinion.

Um, can I just say something...? Can we please not go shopping or anything like that?

Hachiman weakly voiced his protest.

So what should we do?