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

Thinking this, Hachiman turned and went back to the living room to eat his meal.

What happened to Yukino and Rumi? Komachi had finished eating, put her utensils in the sink, and turned to look at Hachiman who was coming out.

Fell asleep.

Hachiman quickly finished eating and started washing the dishes.

Aren't you going to sleep? Tomorrow isn't the weekend.

It's only a little past seven o'clock, why are you sleeping so early? Komachi, sprawled on the sofa, glanced at the time and turned back to watch TV.

Haha~ Komachi let out a silly little sound.

Hachiman sat down as well, and watched a variety show on TV with Komachi.

"What is this?" Hachiman looked at it with interest, finding it quite amusing, and asked Komachi for the name of the program.

"Eh~ Brother, you don't even know this?" Komachi said, while her small, white feet patted Hachiman's thigh.

This is "Super Transformation" – a super famous variety show from the past.

I don't know~ I don't watch TV much.

Hachiman pressed down on the little feet that were dangling in front of him and gently tickled the soles of Komachi's feet.

I don't know why, but such a great show was suddenly canceled. It's really frustrating.

Komachi lazily watched TV while enjoying a foot massage from Hachiman.

Who knows? Hachiman silently enjoyed the wonderful time with his sister.

Hmm, who is it that's making a phone call at this hour?

As he spoke, Hachiman pulled his vibrating cell phone out of his pants.

Hello? Who is this?

Ah, Mr. Hikigaya, hello! I am Masami Nakajima, Tsurumi's teacher.

A sweet, soft female voice came from the other end of the phone.

"Huh? Mr. Nakajima, hello. May I ask what brings you here so late?" Hachiman said politely.

Nothing much, I just wanted to ask you about some things concerning Tsurumi-kun.

Nakajima continued speaking.

"Has she been having some kind of problem lately?" Hachiman asked anxiously.

There's nothing wrong with her, it's just that she seems a bit withdrawn? Masami Nakajima carefully chose her words, and it took her a while to finally say "withdrawn".

Well... there is a bit of that, she's a lot like her mother in that respect.

Hachiman said with a wry smile.

Is it serious? Hachiman was a little worried.

Well, how should I put it? Apart from the two girls she met at the beginning, she basically doesn't talk to anyone else.

Masami Nakajima thought for a moment, and then said this.

That's fine. As long as she has friends, everything will be alright. As for other people? She's never been one to cater to others, so it's no big deal.

Hachiman said with a smile.

Is that so? Masami Nakajima frowned, dissatisfied with Hachiman's explanation.

But shouldn't this child be acting like this? Other children are very lively, I'm really a little worried.

So, teacher, you think it's wrong to be different? Hachiman's face turned cold.

It's as if being born left-handed is a mistake? Would you rather resort to corporal punishment to correct it? To make her like most people?

Forgive my bluntness, teacher, but I do not agree with your philosophy. In my opinion, since this child has such a personality, should I stifle her character and turn her into a tool molded from the same mold just because most children are different from her?

No...that's not what I meant. I just think it's not a good thing for her to be like this...after all this time, she's likely to be ostracized by other students.

You're overthinking it. From the very beginning, it was the young Chinese student who excluded everyone else.

Exclusion is not just an action of the majority against the minority, but also a minority's disdain for the group.

This is similar to when I was in junior high school. Some classmates disliked me and kept trying to provoke me, but my approach was to ignore them. At most, they could only be disgusted by their own actions.

But it didn't have any real impact on me.

Similarly, Xiaoliu Mei wasn't interested in guys who wanted to strike up a conversation, so she excluded them from her social circle from the very beginning.

Is this...? Masami Nakajima listened blankly to Hachiman's teachings.

Yes, that's how this child is, so you don't need to worry.

Well... that's settled then.

Masami Nakajima was starting to have doubts about life; who exactly was her teacher?

Thank you so much for your concern for her studies in the US. If she encounters any problems at school, please be sure to let me and Yukino know.

Hachiman said politely.

That's only right; the physical and mental health of students has always been something I care about.

In that case, thank you for your help. If there's nothing else, I'll hang up now.

"Okay..." Masami Nakajima agreed.

Chapter Sixty: Hachiman, move quickly!

Preparations for the cultural festival are proceeding at a feverish pace, and the festive atmosphere is gradually growing stronger throughout the campus of Zongwu High School.

However, Hachiman and Yukino, who were members of the cultural festival committee, were not affected by this atmosphere and continued to handle their assigned tasks in a calm and unhurried manner.

After finishing their tasks for the day, Hachiman and Yukino would still have tea and chat with Yui in the Service Club.

However, an uninvited guest appeared in the Department of Service today.

Yukino seems to be doing quite well at school~ Haruno held a teacup in her hand, blew on it slightly, took a sip, and then started eating a cookie.

It's been so long since I've had anything made by Yukino herself.

Yang squinted and said with some emotion.

"Really?" Hachiman suddenly interjected, saying that Yukino made all my meals, including breakfast, lunch, dinner, midnight snacks, and junk food.

How dare you say that? Yang Nai gritted her teeth and looked at Hachiman.

Do you see Yukino as your girlfriend or just a free maid?

What? I didn't force her, it was completely voluntary, okay? Hachiman continued to provoke Haruno.

Unlike some people, who can never get any.

"You!" Yang Nai's chest heaved violently, she looked extremely angry.

"Alright, are you two still children?" Yukino looked helplessly at the two people in front of her who were fighting over her.

How old are you? Still fighting with your younger sister for cookies.

Hachiman said dismissively.

"Mind your own business? Yukino didn't say anything. Is it wrong for us to be sisters?" Haruno stared at Hachiman with her beautiful, light red, jewel-like eyes.

Well, whatever makes you happy.

Hehe~ Yang Nai sneered and finished the black tea in the cup in one gulp.

I'm leaving now. After all, I still need to direct the cultural festival, and the chairperson of the small-scale election isn't even a mascot.

Yang sighed, unable to bear seeing his alma mater's once-a-year event ruined like this.

Thanks for your hard work.

Hachiman said to Hinano.

"If you think I'm working hard, then come and help me. What's the use of just talking?" Yang Nai rolled her eyes.

Well, since you put it that way.

Hachiman lazily got up and casually pulled Yukino to Haruno's side.

What are you standing there for? Do you want me to carry you?

"Squat down!" Yang suddenly said.

"Huh?" Hachiman didn't react for a moment and asked blankly.

Didn't you say you'd carry me across? If you don't squat down, do you expect me to jump on top of you?

Yang looked at Hachiman intently and walked toward him as she spoke.

That's a bit high.

Haruno patted Hachiman on the shoulder, and with a quick movement, she jumped onto Hachiman's back.

"Hurry up, Hikigaya-kun!" Haruno instinctively squeezed Hachiman's thighs together, wrapped one arm around Hachiman's neck, and pointed forward with the other.

Hachiman felt a soft touch on his back and the hot breath on his ear. His lips twitched slightly. He was speechless at his sister-in-law's eccentric personality.

"Why isn't it moving?" Yang asked in confusion, while squeezing Hachiman's waist with her thigh, trying to make Hachiman move as if she were urging a horse.

"Sister..." Yukino's tone was filled with coldness.

"What's wrong?" Yang Nai asked, feigning confusion as she looked at her sister, whose face had darkened.

Is that enough?

Hehehe~ Haruno jumped off Hachiman with a charming laugh.

Is Yukino jealous? Haruno poked Yukino's cheek with a grin.

Oh my, his face is all puffed up with anger.

Have you had enough fun? Hachiman was speechless.

I wasn't playing around. Didn't Hachiman say he was going to carry me?

Hachiman didn't say anything, but pulled Yukino away.