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

If you don't want to, then forget it...

Before he could finish speaking, Hachiman interrupted him and turned him away, saying, "Are you trying to make me smear my belly like this?"

Hearing Hachiman's words, Yui happily lay down on the blanket and rubbed her belly. What's wrong with that? It's not like it's not okay.

"Are you a dog? You show your belly to people to touch when you're happy?" Hachiman said helplessly.

"Woof?" Yui imitated it in a serious manner.

Hachiman, too lazy to pay attention to this silly little dumpling, simply poured sunscreen onto her back.

Seeing her shiver from the chill, Hachiman reached out and slowly applied sunscreen to Yui's fleshy back.

During the application process, Yui suddenly spoke up, "Hachiman, we're friends, right?"

Yeah, what's wrong?

Even if Xiaoxue becomes your girlfriend, we can still be friends, right?

What nonsense are you talking about? You are Yukinoshita's best friend, and also my best friend.

Hearing these words, Yui closed her eyes in relief, enjoying the warmth of Hachiman's hands.

After applying the sunscreen evenly, Hachiman patted Yui's waist.

I'm going to find Yukino and the others. You get some rest, we'll come find you later.

Yui gave a lazy reply and then gradually fell asleep.

When she woke up again, Yukino was drying her wet hair with a towel.

Hachiman held her delicate feet and cleaned the sand from her toenails and feet.

Yui stretched lazily, yawned, and asked, "Shall we go to the hotel now?"

Ah, you're awake. I was just about to wake you up.

We'll go after we've packed up.

Yui patted her face to clear her head and nodded in response to Yukino.

However... I booked a bit late yesterday, so there were only two rooms available...

Then I'll share a room with Komachi.

Before Yukino could finish speaking, Yui interrupted.

So the two of us... huh? Yukino was dumbfounded.

Yui playfully stuck out her tongue at Hachiman, then pulled Komachi along as they headed towards the hotel.

The two who had fallen behind and been tricked remained silent.

Chapter Twenty-Two: Melting Snow

When Hachiman and Yukino entered the hotel, Yui and Komachi were already waiting to collect their room keys.

Once they had the room key, Yui pulled Komachi upstairs.

Halfway there, Komachi seemed to remember something and turned back to Hachiman, saying: "Onii-chan, Yui-neechan and I are waiting for you at the restaurant."

Hachiman remained silent, watching Yukino stagger to the counter to complete the formalities.

Yukino, holding the room key, was led by Hachiman towards the room.

Hachiman opened the door, looked around the room, and nodded in satisfaction.

Although it doesn't have an extremely luxurious layout, it certainly lives up to its four-star hotel name.

Hachiman and Yukino collapsed onto the soft bed, letting out a comfortable sigh of relief.

Komachi said she was waiting for us at the restaurant, so why aren't we leaving? Hachiman said, looking at Yukino lying happily on the bed next to him.

Let me lie down for five more minutes. I've been swimming all afternoon and I'm exhausted.

Yukino was stuck in bed and didn't want to get up at all.

Five minutes later, Hachiman said to Yukino, who was resting with her eyes closed, "Five minutes are up. Let's go eat, or Yui and the others will get impatient."

Ugh, I don't want to eat anymore. You go ahead and let me sleep here for a while.

Yukino grabbed a pillow and covered her head with it.

Hachiman didn't say anything, but silently picked up the stockings that Yukino had thrown on the bedside and slowly put them on for her. Then he picked up Yukino and carried her on his shoulder.

What are you doing? Let go of me, I want to sleep.

Yukino pounded Hachiman's back.

Hachiman, supporting Yukino's bottom and ignoring the stares of others, carried her all the way to the spot that Yui and Komachi had reserved.

Although it was supposed to be a seafood buffet, neither Hachiman nor Yukino ate well. Yukino was overwhelmed with shame, while Hachiman was because his feet were being trampled on by another small foot.

By the time Yui finished eating and patted her belly with a satisfied expression, saying she was about to burst from being so full, Hachiman could no longer feel his right foot.

Little Qi and Little Xue~ I'm full, so I'll be leaving now?

Ah... um.

Hachiman answered with a contorted face.

Hmm, Onii-chan, Yukino-neechan, I'm full too. I'm going to go play with Yui-neechan.

Komachi wiped the sauce from the corner of her mouth and chased after Yui towards the room.

After the two people left, Hachiman immediately reached down and grabbed the small foot that had been crushing his foot.

That's enough. I didn't say anything after you stepped on me for so long. Don't push your luck.

Hachiman looked at the shoe print on his foot and said.

Taking an inch and wanting a mile? Who's taking an inch and wanting a mile? Am I disabled or something? Can't I walk by myself? Do you need to carry me? And your hand keeps touching my butt.

Yukino, whose left foot was being held, extended her right foot instead.

Hachiman grabbed Yukino's two small feet and squeezed them between his thighs.

"Little darling, could you please not move and let me eat something?" Hachiman pleaded softly to the sulking Yukino.

Yukino was furious. She moved her feet and found that she couldn't pull herself out of Hachiman's legs with her strength.

So Yukino turned around and started fighting with the fish slices in front of her, her expression of clenching her teeth making it seem as if she were devouring Hachiman's flesh raw.

After Hachiman had eaten and drunk his fill, he looked at Yukino beside him.

But then he noticed that the girl in front of him had also let out a small burp.

A faint blush appeared on the girl's face as she was not discovered.

"Are you full? Shall we go back to your room?" Hachiman asked.

No, I've eaten too much, and it's uncomfortable to lie down now.

Hachiman didn't say anything after hearing these words. He simply gently released Yukino's small feet and helped her stand up.

He gently tightened his grip on Yukino's hand and led her forward.

Hey, what are you doing?

Yukino looked somewhat puzzled.

Didn't you eat too much? Let me take you for a walk to help you digest.

After hearing Hachiman's explanation, Yukino let Hachiman lead her around the courtyard.

On summer evenings at the beach, a cool breeze always blows, carrying a unique salty scent that lifts Yukino's skirt and her beautiful black hair.

At this moment, Yukino's face showed the languidness of someone who had just finished eating. Looking at the increasingly realistic girl in front of him, Hachiman couldn't help but laugh.

What's wrong? Why are you suddenly smiling at me? That expression of yours is disgusting.

Yukino looked at her boyfriend with disdain.

It's nothing, I just suddenly realized that compared to before, you now have more and more expressions on your face, and they're becoming more and more genuine.

Is that so...?

Yukino was a little embarrassed.

Suddenly, Hachiman pulled Yukino into his arms.

Are you trying to die? What are you doing?

Yukino, who was suddenly picked up, patted Hachiman on the back.

Hachiman lifted Yukino up by her armpits, ignoring the shy girl's playful pats on his back, and spun her around a few times in the air before giving her a tight hug.

The girl, who was being hugged, felt a little uncomfortable, but she did not struggle. Instead, she obediently rested her chin on Hachiman's shoulder.

Feeling the soft touch against his chest, Hachiman gently stroked Yukino's back and said, "Yukino, let's get married after we graduate."

"Huh? Why are you suddenly bringing this up...? Isn't it still early..." Yukino said somewhat flusteredly.

It's getting late, there's still more than a year to go, I want to start preparing a little earlier.

Hachiman's expression was very serious.

Well... whatever you want, I'm tired, let's go back.

Yukino replied dismissively.

Back at the hotel, Hachiman went straight to bed, but Yukino grabbed his ear and said, "You're not allowed on the bed until you take a shower."

You go first, I'll rest for a while.

Hachiman walked over and sat down on the sofa.

I'll go first then.

Hachiman was taking a nap on the sofa with his eyes closed when he heard Yukino's shout.

Hachiman! I forgot to bring a change of clothes. Could you get them for me? They're in my bag.

Hachiman stood up, found a set of underwear in Yukino's bag, knocked on the bathroom door which was only covered by frosted glass, and handed the clothes inside.

When Yukino came out wrapped in a bath towel and drying her hair with a towel, Hachiman was almost asleep.