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

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But Xiaoxue is also my most important friend.

Oh, and small businesses too.

So, regardless of whether what you said today is true or false, we are still good friends.

And... I won't compete with Xiaoxue for Xiaoqi's.

When she said this, Yui hesitated for a moment, then seemed to have made up her mind.

Hearing Yui say that, Hachiman and Yukino looked at each other and then laughed at the same time.

The two men reached out and grasped Yui's left and right hands respectively.

Then Hachiman said in an unusually serious tone: When Yukino and I get married, you will be the only bridesmaid.

No... I should say that I'm the only one they can invite.

Immediately, cheerful laughter and the sounds of girls playing and joking came from the Service Department's room.

Chapter Twenty-Six: Hiratsuka Shizuka: I'm going on a blind date, let me have some peace and quiet.

When the bell, symbolizing the end of the last exam, rang, Hachiman put down his pen, stood up, and walked out of the examination room.

How are you feeling, little business owner?

Yui caught up and asked.

Well, it doesn't seem too difficult.

Wow, are you really that confident? Why do I feel like it's going to be so difficult?

Yui said dejectedly.

Hachiman's lips twitched. The girl in front of him had said she was studying a few days ago, but in reality, she spent most of her time drinking tea and chatting with Yukino, having a great time.

I feel like I'm doomed this time.

It's just a midterm exam, not a college entrance exam, and only you know the results, so why are you so concerned?

Hachiman said calmly.

Hmm? That seems to be true.

Yui seemed to suddenly come to her senses.

...Hachiman could only remain silent.

Hey, what are you still standing there for?

Let's go find Xiaoxue.

Yui grabbed Hachiman and headed towards the Service Club.

Hikigaya, could you come with me for a moment?

Hiratsuka Shizuka, holding the exam papers in her hands, suddenly appeared behind the two of them.

Ah... Hiratsuka-sensei, what brings you here?

Hachiman said, sounding extremely guilty.

Nothing, I just wanted to ask you something.

In short, just come with me as soon as possible.

Hiratsuka Shizuka was still dressed in that dashing and heroic outfit.

You should go back and talk to Yukino first. I'll go see Hiratsuka-sensei.

With that, she turned and followed Hiratsuka Shizuka toward the teachers' office.

So, what does Hiratsuka-sensei want to see me about? Hachiman sat down casually on the sofa.

Hiratsuka Shizuka, who had put down the exam paper and turned around, saw Hachiman's expression but didn't say much. She sat down and then seemed to be thinking about something carefully.

Hey, Hikigaya-kun, how's life in the Service Club going?

Hiratsuka Shizuka lightly tapped her chin, ultimately beginning with a calm question.

Fortunately.

Hachiman dealt with it casually.

That's good. I was worried that you and Yukinoshita wouldn't get along well, but from what I've heard among the students, it seems like you're quite close to her now.

Looking at Hiratsuka Shizuka, who was cautiously asking him questions, Hachiman smiled before continuing, "Teacher, what kind of intimacy are you talking about?"

Yes, I heard from students that Yukinoshita even held your hand, is that right?

If that's the case, then they're right, and they didn't say that lovers aren't allowed to hold hands, right? Hachiman asked doubtfully.

Huh? Lovers? You and Yukinoshita? Hiratsuka Shizuka's expression was just like when she heard Cameron call someone a pig—four parts shock, four parts amusement, and two parts disbelief.

Well, if you don't believe me, you can call Yukino over and ask her.

Hachiman felt a surge of smugness.

After listening, Hiratsuka Shizuka slumped onto the sofa, her eyes vacant, looking as if she were contemplating the meaning of life.

"Oh no, I was just showing off. I wonder if he'll punch me to death when he comes to his senses..." Hachiman thought to himself, looking at the provoked Shizuka-sensei.

Hiratsuka-sensei... If you have nothing else, I'll be going now?

With a snap, Hiratsuka Shizuka slammed her fair hand onto the table.

Startled, Hachiman immediately stood up straight and stood firmly in place.

Wait, there's one more thing.

Hachiman sensed a chilling undertone in Shizuka-sensei's voice.

What...what's wrong...?

Hiratsuka Shizuka stood up, supporting herself on the sofa chair, and walked to her desk, fumbling for a document.

Do you remember the workplace internship survey we asked you to fill out a while ago?

Ah... I remember... Hachiman thought to himself, "This is bad."

So, Hikigaya-kun, can you explain to me what it means to just want to be a stay-at-home dad?

Hiratsuka Shizuka looked at Hachiman with a gentle expression.

Looking at Shizuka, who was deeply disturbed, Hachiman felt that if he didn't answer the question well, that seemingly delicate but actually deadly fist would fall on him.

Adding to that, today Teacher Jing, being a single person, was subjected to a barrage of displays of affection from couples, and her anger level is about to explode.

So Hachiman broke out in a cold sweat and hurriedly thought of how to deal with the situation.

Never mind, take it back first, and think about where you want to go.

Teacher Jing waved her hand weakly.

Well... I'll head back now.

Hachiman took his watch from his hand, as if afraid that Hiratsuka Shizuka would regret it.

Wait a minute, there's one more thing I forgot to mention.

Hiratsuka Shizuka then spoke up, stopping Hachiman.

Is there...is there anything else?

Hachiman's hair stood on end.

The internship is in groups of three. Go back and find another person with Yukino.

After saying that, Hiratsuka Shizuka waved her hand weakly, signaling Hachiman to leave.

Having received permission, Hachiman didn't even look back and ran away.

Left alone, Shizuka Hiratsuka staggered as she picked up her keys and bag and walked out. A female teacher working nearby noticed Shizuka Hiratsuka's actions and said with a smile, "Ms. Hiratsuka, you're going home so early?"

Hiratsuka Shizuka turned around and replied with a bitter smile: I'm not in a good mood today, so I'm going home early.

The female teacher, left bewildered, sat in her chair watching Hiratsuka Shizuka's desolate and forlorn figure.

After leaving the faculty office, Hachiman headed towards the Service Department. As soon as he opened the door, Yui pounced on him like a dog seeing its owner come home.

Hey, what does Hiratsuka-sensei want with you?

Hachiman simply shoved the sheet he was holding into Yui's face, sat down next to Yukino, took the cup from the girl's hand, and took a sip.

"Did you add sugar?" Hachiman asked Yukino.

Huh? No, why do you say that?

Yukino blinked blankly.

Hachiman didn't say anything, but simply rubbed his finger against Yukino's mouth, and then put his saliva-covered finger directly into his own mouth.

No wonder it was so sweet, now I know.

Ugh~ Xiaoxue and Xiaoqi, you two have had enough.

Yui shuddered with disgust at the two people in front of her.

That said, Xiao Qi's expectations really do align with his personality.

As Yui spoke, she handed the form to Yukino.

So, Mr. Hiratsuka contacted you about this?

Enhachiman nodded.

As Yui and Hachiman were talking, Yukino, who was looking at the list in her hand, suddenly burst out laughing.

"Househusband, hahaha~ You can tell it's Hachiman at a glance," Yukino teased Hachiman with a charming laugh.

Stop laughing, and help me think of what to write.

Hachiman patted Yukino's head.

Wait a minute, I think I'm too tired to keep laughing.