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

Pah, dream on! If anyone's immigrating, it'll be me and Yui, not you. I'm going to marry Yui.

Yukino laughed and cursed.

What a waste! Two such beautiful women going to become lesbians.

As Hachiman spoke, he kissed Yukino's cherry lips.

After a long while, their lips parted, and Yukino, having caught her breath, said: What's wrong? I haven't brushed my teeth yet.

I don't mind that you're dirty.

Hachiman chuckled slyly.

I can't be bothered with you, I'm going to sleep a little longer... wake me up when dinner is ready.

Yukino went back to bed, curling up into a snowball.

Hachiman went out with a smile, looking out the window at the sun, which was half-hidden in red.

It's a new day again.

After stretching lazily, Hachiman headed to the kitchen to get busy.



Chapter 54 Hiratsuka Shizuka's Rage as a Single Dog

The atmosphere in Class 2-F was somewhat quiet at this moment, with Hiratsuka Shizuka on the podium acting like a queen surveying her territory.

Whenever Hiratsuka Shizuka's gaze swept over a spot, the boys in that area would lower their heads.

"What? You can't even decide on a committee member after all this time?" Hiratsuka Shizuka slammed her hand on the podium, speaking in an unfriendly tone.

The boys in the class remained silent, even the usually lively Hubu acted like a good boy in this situation.

Hiratsuka Shizuka noticed Hachiman standing to the side, seemingly lost in thought, and after a moment's thought, she spoke up.

Hikigaya, you'll be the committee member.

Huh? Hachiman snapped out of his daze upon hearing his own name, looking at Hiratsuka Shizuka, who was staring at him, with a puzzled expression. What did you say?

I said you should be the male committee member.

Oh.

Hachiman responded indifferently.

Ignoring Hachiman's attitude, Hiratsuka Shizuka continued, "Since the male committee members have been decided, let's choose the female ones."

Is there anyone willing to volunteer?

Hiratsuka Shizuka asked the girl.

Hurry up, you've been wasting so much time just standing there.

Hachiman silently sat up straight, completely covering Yui, who was fast asleep behind him.

If no one wants to be the one, they'll just draw lots.

"I can't believe it," Hiratsuka Shizuka said impatiently.

"Huh?" Miura asked in confusion.

What? Do you have a problem with that? Hiratsuka Shizuka looked over.

If you have any objections, then you can take charge.

No, I don't like doing things that are thankless and exhausting.

Miura shook his head decisively.

Then stop complaining to me.

Hiratsuka Shizuka slammed her hand on the podium, but before she could speak, she was interrupted by Yui's scream.

"Hey, what's wrong? Was there an earthquake?" The girl looked up in alarm.

"Yuigahama-san, as a Japanese person, earthquakes are a common occurrence, right?" Hiratsuka Shizuka smiled as she looked at Yui.

Ah... Yui lowered her head in embarrassment.

Ah~ Yuihama-san, are you interested in being a female class representative? Hiratsuka Shizuka seemed completely unconcerned about the fact that Yui was sleeping in her class, and was trying to fool her instead.

"Huh? Me?" Yui stood up and pointed at herself.

"It's you, what do you say? Would you like to consider it?" Hiratsuka Shizuka said with a smile.

No... I'm not very good at this kind of thing.

Yui spoke softly and weakly.

No, Yuihama is probably very good at socializing.

Hiratsuka Shizuka said kindly.

Yes, just like the windblown flower.

The red-haired Sagami was talking to the girls beside him.

Hearing these words, Yui, who had stood up, felt even more humiliated.

I'm sorry, Hiratsuka-sensei, I'm really not good at this.

Yui said in a soft, sweet voice.

Is that so...? It's alright.

Hiratsuka Shizuka waved to Yui, signaling her to sit down.

Hachiman glanced back at Yui, who was burying her head in her arms, her face full of disappointment. He loathed Sagami's actions to the core.

"So, is there really no one willing to give it a try?" Hiratsuka Shizuka asked again.

At that moment, Sagami raised his hand.

"Oh~ Sagami-kun, would you like to give it a try?" Hiratsuka Shizuka breathed a sigh of relief when she saw that someone had finally stepped forward.

"I don't know if I can do it... because I have no experience in this area..." the red-haired girl said hesitantly.

It's okay, everyone has a first time. Even if you don't do well, I believe no one will blame you.

Hiratsuka Shizu encouraged Sagami like this.

"Well... how about I give it a try?" Sagami asked Hiratsuka Shizuka.

Okay, it's decided then.

Hiratsuka Shizuka clapped her hands happily.

After writing the two names on the blackboard, Hiratsuka Shizuka turned around and said: "The cultural festival is a relatively important event for Soubu High School. I hope everyone can cooperate with these two committee members to do a good job in related work."

After Hiratsuka finished speaking, she looked up at the time.

Hey, I was planning to go to class, but you guys are really wasting time.

With a disappointed sigh, Hiratsuka Shizuka finished packing up her lesson plan, turned around, and walked out of the classroom.

Oh, right, Hachiman, come with me for a moment.

Hiratsuka Shizuka, who had already walked out the door, turned back and beckoned to Hachiman with her finger.

Hachiman stood up indifferently and followed her out.

One by one

Whew~ As soon as she sat down in her seat, Hiratsuka Shizuka lit a cigarette and took a deep drag.

Hachiman disgustedly brushed the smoke off his face and snatched the cigarette from Hiratsuka Shizuka's mouth.

"Hey! What are you doing?!" Shizuka called out to Hachiman with displeasure.

Smoking is harmful to your health, and how can you bear to let your students inhale secondhand smoke? Hachiman calmly stubbed out the cigarette he had only taken one puff of and wiped Hiratsuka Shizuka's saliva off his hand.

Is there something you need me for?

It's nothing, I just heard from Haruno about you and Yukino.

Hiratsuka Shizuka looked at Hachiman with a helpless expression.

I never expected that you would win the heart of your beauty in such a short time?

What? Are you envious? Hachiman's words provoked Shizuka.

Why are you so unlikable?

Hiratsuka Shizuka clenched her fists in anger, barely suppressing the urge to punch him to death.

See, you know Yukino because of me, right?

Hiratsuka Shizuka said with a smile.

Yep.

Hachiman nodded calmly.

So, I guess I can be considered your matchmaker.

What do you want? Do you want me and Yukino to introduce you to a boyfriend?

Pfft.

Hachiman let out a painful gasp.

Hiratsuka Shizuka finally lost her temper and punched the guy who had exposed her weaknesses as a warning. Seeing Hachiman's pained expression, she felt a little better.

You're the kind of person who can't stand being hit.

"I was wrong..." Hachiman said, his face pale.

"Why do you always want to court death?" Hiratsuka Shizuka said helplessly.

Uh, so what exactly do you want to do?

It's nothing, I just want you to treat me to a few ramen meals.

Hiratsuka Shizuka chuckled.