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

Yui clasped her hands together and spoke apologetically to Yukino.

You shouldn't be apologizing to me.

Yukino let out a soft sigh, her tone tinged with helplessness.

Under the snow, that's enough, isn't it?

Miura suddenly spoke up, his voice tinged with anger, and he looked at Yukino with hostility.

Okay, stop doing that.

Hayama comforted Yumiko.

Hachiman gently patted Yukino's thigh under the table, signaling her not to mind.

That said, I really didn't expect Hikigaya to be such a good cook.

Hayama changed the subject.

well enough.

Hachiman dealt with it casually.

Miura remained indignant, and Yui whispered words of comfort to her.

After a while, Miura breathed a sigh of relief and tapped Yui's head with his finger, looking disappointed.

Seeing that Miura had calmed down, Yui just smiled and let her point at her.

By the way, have you noticed that one of the elementary school students is a bit withdrawn?

Ye Shan suddenly remembered something and said.

You mean that black-haired one? Yukinoshita and I noticed her too.

Hachiman nodded and said.

I'm wondering if I should go help her. What do you guys think? Although Ye Shan asked, his tone carried a sense of certainty.

No, you don't need to bother. Leave it to me and Yukinoshita.

Hachiman ate his food, speaking somewhat casually.

Hayama stared at Hachiman for a long time before nodding in agreement.

Hachiman didn't respond to Hayama, but just ate quietly. When everyone had finished eating and left, he whispered something in Yukino's ear when no one was looking.

Come out tonight and wait for me in the woods.

Huh? Yukino Teng blushed instantly. There are so many people here, aren't you afraid of being seen?

...Hachiman was silent for a while. "What are you thinking? I called you out because I have something to discuss."

Looking at Yukino, who was inexplicably shy in front of him, Hachiman felt a stomachache.

Yukino didn't say anything, but turned and ran away with her face flushed.

Chapter 33 Hachiman: Do you believe it? I had a daughter when I was a sophomore in high school.

Hachiman was kneeling on the ground tidying up his bed when suddenly someone gently poked his cheek. He turned around and saw that it was Totsuka Saika.

"Um, Saika, is there something you need?" Hachiman asked, trying to appear calm, as he felt the warmth of Saika's fingertips touching his cheek.

It's nothing, I just wanted to ask you something.

Saika sat on her bed in a duck-like position, with her hands supporting her legs, and looked up at Hachiman with her wet eyes.

Hachiman looked at Saika's exposed fair thighs and her feet, which were much smaller than those of an average boy. Her toenails were neatly trimmed, and ten glistening pearls curled up on her rounded toes.

Because of the tilted head, the slender neck and delicate collarbone together create a beautiful, rosy complexion.

Hey, why doesn't this guy have an Adam's apple?

Looking at him with eyes like a deer's, Hachiman felt inexplicably hot all over.

Wh...what's wrong?

Hachiman swallowed hard and asked.

"That's what... Saika said as she slowly crawled towards Hachiman Yui... Is it true about you and Yukinoshita? Are you really a couple?"

"This..." Hachiman hesitated.

As Saika drew closer to Hachiman, Hachiman could even clearly smell the fragrance emanating from the person in front of him.

it is true.

Hachiman eventually told the truth.

Is that so...? Ayaka seemed a little downcast after getting the answer.

So... the Minister of Revenue, who had been chatting and laughing with Hayama as he walked in, suddenly froze on the spot.

Why did you suddenly stop?

Hayama asked with some confusion, until he saw Hachiman and Saika, at which point he froze.

Due to the angle, the first thing Hayama and Tobe saw when they entered was Hachiman standing and Ayaka kneeling in a duck-sitting position not far in front of Hachiman.

Hayama and Tobe looked at Ayaka, whose head and lower body were exposed between Hachiman's legs, with his back to them, and their expressions were quite interesting.

Hachiman heard the voice behind him and turned around, only to find the two of them looking at him with bewildered expressions.

cough.

Ye Shan coughed awkwardly, then pulled Hu Bu and turned to leave.

Where is the toilet in the Ministry of Revenue?

Oh? Oh, I'll take you there.

As Hachiman watched the two figures leave in a panic, he felt that they seemed to have misunderstood something.

Hachiman's lips twitched slightly, but he didn't say anything. He simply turned back to continue making his bed.

Saika had already crawled into her bed, her back to Hachiman, wiping away her tears.

Hachiman lay on the bed with his eyes closed, pretending to be asleep. He waited until everyone was asleep before sneaking out to discuss a secret rendezvous with Yukino, but little did he know that Tobe was talking to Hayama the whole time.

Frustrated, Hachiman heard Hayama say the initials of the girl he liked's name again. After a while, when the only sound in the room was steady breathing, Hachiman got up and sneaked out.

After Hachiman left, Saika sat up, her eyes red and her expression complicated as she stared at the door. Finally, she sighed softly and went back to sleep, covering her head with the blanket.

When Hachiman arrived in the woods, Yukino was idly gazing at the starry night sky.

Are the stars in the countryside beautiful?

Upon hearing Hachiman's voice, Yukino reached out and brushed back the strands of hair that had been blown loose by the wind.

The stars here aren't as bright as they used to be abroad.

Yukino sighed softly.

Why are you so late? I've been waiting for you for a long time.

Ah, because... before the words could be uttered, they were silenced by Yukino's lips.

"You still don't understand. When you're late for a date with a girl, no excuse is valid. You have to show it with actions, understand?" Yukino tapped Hachiman's chest, slightly reproachfully.

Upon hearing this, Hachiman simply stepped forward and gently embraced Yukino, patting her back lightly and gently.

Tell me, what do you want from me?

After the two enjoyed a moment of peace, Yukino asked a question.

I've thought about it, and I realize that what we did back then wasn't a very good idea.

Hachiman pondered.

This might help her temporarily, but what about when she enters junior high school?

What do you mean?

Yukino was somewhat puzzled.

This is my thinking: let's continue with the original method for now.

But the key is still you.

What does this have to do with me? Yukino blinked.

What I mean is, do you think of any way to get her transferred to a school near us?

Huh? Yukino's face was filled with surprise.

"How did you suddenly come up with the idea to do this?" Yukino looked at Hachiman suspiciously.

Hachiman coughed lightly, then said somewhat gleefully, "Didn't Yui say that the three of us look like a family of three?"

So you're really going to raise her like a daughter? Yukino was immediately consumed by jealousy.

"Alright, are you still going to be jealous of our daughter when we actually have one?" Hachiman gently comforted Yukino, holding her close.

Who would want to give birth to a daughter for you? You shameless bastard.

Yukino blushed and gently nudged Hachiman's chest with her elbow.

Do you really want to have a son? No way, you'll be so angry you'll die young, I can't bear to do that.

Did I say I wanted to have your child? Yukino still said awkwardly.

Okay, okay, I won't have any more children.

Just as the two were getting all lovey-dovey, the sound of a branch snapping underfoot came from the nearby woods.

Who's there?

Hachiman and Yukino spoke at the same time and quickly separated.

A figure gradually emerged from the darkness, and Hachiman's lips twitched when he saw it clearly.

This is bad news.

Hachiman thought to himself.

Rumi Tsurumi stood not far away, watching the two of them with an extremely indifferent gaze.