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

Although he said he didn't care, Hachiman could still detect a hint of loneliness in Rumi's tone.

Well, by the time your sister is born, you'll probably be as big as me.

whispering sound.

The little guy couldn't help but smile when he heard the word "sister," but he quickly suppressed his smile and pretended to be indifferent.

Don't be like your mother; what's so good about being cold and aloof?

Hachiman solemnly instructed Rumi.

What's wrong with me? Yukino suddenly walked in from outside the door.

It's nothing... I was just praising your cooking skills so that someone studying in the US can learn from you.

Hachiman said this with great embarrassment, while winking at Rumi.

"Is that so?" Yukino looked at Hachiman, whose expression seemed off, with suspicion.

"Did he really say that?" Yukino asked Rumi.

Yep.

Liu Mei nodded slightly.

Alright, let's go out for dinner.

Yukino greeted the two of them happily.

Seeing that Rumi had covered up his lie, Hachiman breathed a sigh of relief and carried her toward the restaurant.

Haha, good morning, Onii-chan!

Komachi rubbed her eyes, yawned, and greeted Hachiman.

Yep.

Hachiman carried Rumi out and saw that Komachi's ahoge (cowlick) was drooping as she drowsily looked at him. So he asked, "Didn't you sleep well last night?"

Hehehe, I accidentally stayed up too late yesterday.

Komachi scratched her head and said shyly.

Note that even though it's summer vacation, you shouldn't stay up too late, and since you're still growing, you need to get enough sleep.

Hachiman gave him his instructions.

Okay, Onii-chan, you sound like a mother hen.

Komachi said impatiently.

You rascal, I'm just worried about you. Look at your Yukino-neechan, she's underdeveloped because she doesn't sleep properly all the time.

Hachiman tapped Komachi on the forehead, but whispered the rest of his sentence.

Hehe, don't worry, Onii-chan, I drink milk every day now.

Wait a minute? Why is Onii-chan concerned about this? Eh, Masaka?

Komachi suddenly hugged her chest and looked at Hachiman with a wary expression.

"What are you thinking? Do you think there's any part of your body I haven't seen?" Hachiman said irritably.

That's right... no, oh no, it's all over, Komachi will never get married, Komachi has already been defiled by Onii-chan.

Komachi whined.

Okay, stop fooling around.

Yukino came out and placed the plate in front of the three of them.

Hehe, ever since Yukino-neechan came, I feel like my meals have become much more plentiful.

Komachi sincerely praised it.

Huh? But your brother did a much better job than me.

Yukino said shyly.

"You're kidding, right? Onii-chan makes it even better than Yukino-neechan?" Komachi looked astonished.

I'm just lazy.

Hachiman fed Rumi breakfast, and as he watched the little one nestled in his arms, munching away, he couldn't help but feel a surge of affection.

Hey Komachi, have you done your summer homework yet? I've seen you having a blast the whole time.

Hachiman asked.

Ah, it's still early, there's still a long time, let's do it last.

Komachi said with a dry laugh.

Whatever you want.

Hachiman shrugged and said casually.

Then she turned back to focus on feeding her daughter.

Chapter 41 Yukino and the Dog

Hachiman felt like he was dreaming, because there were four pairs of long, white legs swaying in front of him.

The reason there are four pairs is that the Hikigaya family's pet, Yui Yuigahama, ran over here early in the morning.

Early in the morning, Yukino and Hachiman were wiping the floor when they suddenly heard the doorbell ring.

Hachiman was about to get up when Yukino stood up first.

I'm nearby, I'll go.

Hachiman nodded, then continued wiping the floor with a towel.

"Hello, who are you looking for?" Yukino said as she opened the door.

Hey?

Yeah!

When Yukino saw who it was, she and the person outside the door both let out a soft gasp.

"Yui, what brings you here?" Yukino asked, somewhat flustered.

I also want to ask why Xiaoxue is here, and dressed like this.

Yui was puzzled when she saw Yukino dressed casually at home, with a hat made of folded newspaper on her head.

"Huh? Oh, I was just cleaning..." Yukino's voice trailed off, and her face grew increasingly red.

"What are you doing here?" Yukino asked, staring at Yui suspiciously as if she had just remembered something.

Hehehe, don't look at me like that, I won't fight you for Xiaoqi.

Yui gave a sly smile.

I...that's not what I meant.

Yukino just wanted to crawl into a hole and disappear.

Don't worry, I'm here to see Xiaoqi about something.

Yui raised the bag she was carrying.

"What is that?" Yukino asked, puzzled, seeing the bag in Yui's hand still trembling. "It seems to be alive."

Ta-da! Yui opened the bag in her hand while making a sound with her mouth.

"Isn't it cute?!" Yui showed Sabre to Yukino while holding the doll in her arms.

Dog...dog? Yukino's voice trembled slightly.

Yeah, yeah~ Isn't it cute?

Yui then pushed Sabre forward a little further.

Sabre wagged its tail and barked at Yukino a few times, much to her delight.

No...don't come any closer.

Yukino slowly backed away with a wary movement.

"Huh? What's wrong? Isn't she cute?" Yui patted Sabre's head and asked Yukino in confusion.

Hehehe, does Yukino want a hug? Yui said, trying to shove the dog into Yukino's arms.

Hachiman!

Yui was puzzled when she saw Yukino screaming and staggering as she ran into the house.

So, holding the dog, he took off his sandals, looked around but didn't find any slippers, and went barefoot into Hachiman's house.

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So you mean you're going out to play but are worried about leaving the dog unattended, so you want to leave it with me for a week? Hachiman gently stroked Sabre's head, and it wagged its tail contentedly.

Yes, yes, I've prepared all the dog food and stuff. You just need to walk the dog a few times a day.

Yui handed the bag she was carrying on her back to Hachiman.

What are you doing?

Hachiman asked Yukino, who was hiding timidly behind him.

I... Yukino looked at the dog Hachiman was holding, and then shrank back.

"Huh? Yukino, what's wrong?" Yui asked, looking at Yukino who had seemed a bit off since the beginning.

She? She's afraid of dogs.

"I can't believe it," Hachiman said calmly.

"Huh! You're kidding, right?" Yui exclaimed in utter shock.

"No...it's true..." Yukino said shyly, tugging at Hachiman's sleeve.

"Why? Isn't it cute?" Yui said, looking at Sabre in Hachiman's hand.