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

You must really like cats, right, Yukinoshita?

How...how did you know?

It should be easy to tell, your book cover is covered in cat patterns.

That's it? Your reasoning is far too arbitrary.

No, there's another, more important reason, which I think you probably already know.

Wh...what the reason is, I'm not really sure.

As she spoke, Yukinoshita turned her gaze to the window.

You're not stalking me every day, are you? I know I'm cute, but I'll still call the police if you do this.

What gave you the courage... to praise yourself so unabashedly?

It's true that everyone who has met me since I was a child has told me I'm cute, and there's no way to deny that.

Okay, okay, you're the cutest.

Speaking of which, Hiratsuka-sensei hasn't told me what kind of club this is yet. Could you tell me about it?

This club is called the Service Club, and it was founded by myself.

Those who have something give it to those who lack it out of compassion; such people are called volunteers.

Extending a helping hand to those in need is the club's mission. When Yukino said this, Hachiman only felt one thing: she was full of heroic spirit.

Looking at the serious-looking girl in front of him, Hachiman's deadpan eyes softened a little.

So, this club was founded to serve other students?

Your understanding is also valid.

I have a feeling that I've entered a very troublesome place.

Just then, there was a knock on the door. Yukino ignored Hachiman's complaints and said "Come in" to the person outside. As the door was slowly opened, a pink bun appeared. She hid her body behind the door, only peeking out with her head.

Excuse me, is this the Service Club? My name is Yui Yuigahama. Ms. Hiratsuka asked me to come here because she said this place can help me.

After seeing Yukino nod in acknowledgment, Yui peeked out from behind the door and entered the classroom. Upon noticing Hachiman standing to the side, Yui exclaimed in surprise, "Why is Hachiman here too?!"

You seem quite surprised to see me here.

I was already quite surprised. I always thought Xiaoqi was a shut-in, but I never expected you to join a club, especially a club like the Service Club. Given Xiaoqi's personality, you must hate trouble.

No, what you think is completely true. I was forced to participate by Hiratsuka-sensei because of some unpleasant reasons. Do you think everyone likes to be with a snow woman? It feels much colder here than other places. I must wear more clothes when I come back tomorrow.

Hachimani bacteria are really amazing; they remain so active even at such low temperatures.

I always felt that you two had a very good relationship.

Who would want to be friends with such a disgusting guy? What exactly are you here for? Yui Yuigahama from Class 2-F! Um, Ms. Hiratsuka asked me to tell you two that, in order to motivate you both, if either of you can prove the other right, the other can do anything.

Anything...? Hachiman Hikigaya's mind, which wasn't entirely pure, was filled with all sorts of fantasies that a male high school student should have.

Could you please stop making that disgusting face all of a sudden? Seeing your face makes me feel like my chastity has been defiled.

Hachiman coughed awkwardly and turned to Yui, asking, "Is that all? Don't you have anything you'd like to ask?"

Personally, I would like to ask you to teach me how to make cookies because I want to give them to someone in person.

But I don't have much confidence in myself, so I'm asking you for help.

Why don't you just ask your friend for help?

That's why I asked them for help—because I didn't want them to know.

Then come with us to the activity room and make a sample first. You can try it out.

After Yukino's hands-on instruction, Yui's homemade charcoal-flavored cookies were freshly baked. However, Hachiman, who was there to taste them, said: "This looks exactly like the charcoal sold in general stores. Is it really edible?"

"Stop talking nonsense, just eat it!" Under Yukino's coercion, Hachiman reluctantly swallowed the cookie in his hand. After chewing it a few times, he thought, "Hmm, this cookie tastes amazing! Doesn't it? Doesn't it?" Yui was unusually happy to receive the praise.

Yeah, this tastes exactly like charcoal! Yuihama made it perfectly.

Is their work really that bad?

As for the taste, it is undoubtedly bad.

But that's not the point. May I ask if you want to give it to a boy or a girl?

Well, he's a boy, but so what?

In that case, the focus isn't on the taste of the cookies, but on the effort you put into giving them to the boy. I think as long as the thought is there, no guy will care about the taste.

Oh, is that so?

I understand

……

I've been in the Service Department for a week now, and it feels like nothing has happened.

With these thoughts in mind, Hachiman walked toward the Service Club.

Hachiman suddenly heard Yui's voice behind him, so he turned around and looked at Yui running towards him.

"What do you need me for?" Hachiman asked Yui, who was breathing slightly heavily.

It's nothing, I just wanted to thank you for helping me last time.

As Yui spoke, she took the bag out of her backpack.

These are cookies I made myself, as a thank you gift to Xiaoqi.

If it's just this matter, there's no need for a thank-you gift, as that's the responsibility of the Service Department.

Hachiman didn't take the cookie from Yui's hand. He turned around, waved to Yui behind him, and then walked towards the Service Club.

Chapter Three: Daily Life of the Service Club

As evening fell, the Service Department was dappled with the afterglow of the setting sun. Due to the obstruction of the teaching building, the indoor light was not very bright at this time. Only the beams of light formed by the leaves near the windows provided some brightness to the room.

The girl sitting in the chair was quietly looking at the paperback book wrapped in a cover in her hands, just like always.

Because he was looking down at his book, his long, black hair slid down his face, partially obscuring his delicate, porcelain-doll-like face.

Yukinoshita was still wearing her school uniform and black stockings today. The small section of her thigh exposed between the school uniform skirt and black over-the-knee socks made her look even whiter, like a piece of fine white porcelain.

Both the visual effects and the feel are unexpectedly perfect.

Sitting on the other side of the classroom, Hachiman's upper face was hidden in the darkness due to insufficient light. He held his book half-raised, but in fact, he hadn't turned a single page in half an hour, staring intently at the girl in front of him.

With a barely perceptible sigh, Yukino put down the paperback in her hand, stood up, and straightened the back of her skirt, which was wrinkled from sitting for a long time.

Perhaps because she had been sitting for too long, Yukino couldn't help but stretch.

The white shirt that had just covered Yukino's beautiful body stretched upwards with her movements, revealing a small part of her smooth, fat-free abdomen. Her snow-white belly and cute navel peeking out were displayed in full before Hachiman's eyes.

Her skin, as delicate as ivory, was adorned with the glow of the setting sun. The combination of the two accentuated the girl's beauty, making her even more stunning. This unexpected treat left Hachiman wide-eyed.

After relaxing, Yukino pulled down her clothes and, as if she hadn't seen the dumbfounded Hachiman, turned and walked towards the cabinet where black tea leaves were stored.

After confirming that Hachiman couldn't see her face clearly, Yukino's lips curled into a sly smile. She stopped in front of the cabinet, bent down, and took out the tea set that had always been there, seemingly unconcerned about whether she would expose herself.

After brewing the black tea, Yukino carefully took a sip from her teacup and then showed a satisfied expression.

As I put down my cup, I sensed the DHA-rich glint in the deadpan eyes of the person opposite me. As if suddenly remembering something, I turned around and took two things out of my bag.

Hachiman, who was pretending to read a book, felt the light in front of him being blocked. He looked up and saw Yukino holding a can of MAX coffee and a wrapped gift bag. Hachiman, who was in a daze, saw Yukino extend her hand holding the coffee forward again before reaching out to take it.

While receiving the coffee, Hachiman accidentally touched Yukino's fingers. The touch of the girl's soft, smooth fingers, yet with distinct joints, was as perfect as they looked. Aside from his sister, Hachiman had never had physical contact with any woman, and he was immediately a little distracted.

Your expression is really disgusting. Do you think just a little bit of physical contact with a girl can make you reach orgasm?

No... it's not as bad as you described, after all, I do have a younger sister.

So there is still physical contact with girls. Hey, what are you trying to do all of this all of a sudden?

As they were talking, Hachiman noticed that Yukino's expression suddenly turned sour, and that she was taking out her phone and pressing something on it, so he couldn't help but ask.

Call the police and demand that they take away a beast who might harm his sister in the future.

Stop it! I'm not as bad as you're making things up! At most, I'm just thinking about marrying my sister in the future, but that's just a thought.

No, this is already pretty perverted, Hikigaya-kun. I'm really worried about Komachi. With a brother like you, she must be living in misery every day, constantly worrying that this beastly brother will pounce on her because of his lust.

Forget it, I'm too lazy to argue with you about that.

There's nothing more to say, isn't there?

As Yukino placed the bag in front of Hachiman, she said, "This is a thank-you gift from Yuihama-san."

Hachiman took the bag, opened it, and found an asymmetrical heart-shaped cookie. The left side of the cookie was almost twice the size of the right side. Even if it was a mistake, it shouldn't be like this.

Yukino saw the cookies in Hachiman's hand and said with a smile: "I feel that this has a lot of Yuigahama's characteristics. And you said yourself last week that as long as she tries her best, she won't care about the taste or anything."

Hachiman, caught off guard by his own words, didn't say anything. He simply closed his eyes as if he had made up his mind, quickly finished the cookie in his hand, and then gulped down a big mouthful of MAX coffee. The coffee, mixed with the flavor of condensed milk, effectively suppressed the taste in his mouth that was just like real charcoal.

Clutching his chest, Hachiman said with a pained expression, "We shouldn't let Yuihama do these things anymore. It's like she's been poisoned."

Looking at Yukino behind Hachiman, he narrowed his eyes: Hikigaya-kun, is Yuihama-san's cooking really that bad?

Try it yourself and you'll see. I think I just saw heaven.

That little company is so mean! Is what I make really that bad? They're talking badly about me behind my back.

Hachiman, caught red-handed talking behind someone's back, turned around awkwardly. Standing behind him was Yui Yuigahama. Yui's face showed a hint of anger as she heard Hachiman talking bad about her. Her already chubby face looked even rounder with anger.

Yui still wore light makeup today, with a bra strap around her neck, and as usual, only the second button on her school uniform shirt was fastened.

According to Hachiman's speculation, it might be to prevent lower back pain and difficulty breathing.

Yui couldn't help but laugh when she saw the opened cookie bag and the cookie crumbs on Hachiman's lips. She stepped forward and wiped the crumbs off Hachiman's lips with her fingers, her warm fingers carrying a unique scent of youthful vitality as they touched Hachiman's lips.

Xiao Qi clearly said it wasn't tasty, but there wasn't a single bite left.

Hehehe.

So what exactly are you here for today, Yuihama-san?

Yukinoshita's cold voice came from behind Yui, as ruthless as coming home to find your husband cheating on you with another woman.

Oh dear, Xiaoxue, you look so scary right now.