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

Desire leads to suffering; being free from desires brings strength.

Humans are animals with a strong sense of autonomy. The reason why the words and actions of others can affect our own behavior is that we have already accepted them subconsciously. Otherwise, no matter how eloquently others speak, we would not be easily influenced.

Sagami Minami's current predicament is largely due to her own jealousy. Blinded by jealousy, she doesn't consider the consequences and ultimately has to reap the bitter fruit of her own actions.

If you think there's nothing wrong with this approach, then the teacher can't say anything.

But, Hachiman, promise me, you will never become the kind of person who manipulates people's hearts and acts recklessly.

Hiratsuka Shizuka sincerely grasped Hachiman's hand and said somewhat nervously.

Yep.

Hachiman felt the fine sweat on Hiratsuka Shizuka's palm and the unique, delicate warmth of it, and nodded seriously.

If there's anything you don't understand in the future, don't act impulsively. Come and discuss it with your teacher first, okay? Hiratsuka Shizuka smiled gently.

Hey! You've broken the rules! Someone come and marry her! If she were ten years younger, I'd really like to do it myself.

Hachiman thought to himself, blushing.

That's settled then.

Hiratsuka sat back down in front of the computer, then suddenly seemed to remember something: "Today's meal only counts as one! You still owe me four meals."

I was really overthinking it... Hachiman was speechless.

Alright, let's go. Remember to lock the door.

After speaking, Hiratsuka Shizuka put on her headphones.

When Hachiman returned to the Service Club, Yui was still asleep, her drool wetting a small part of the tabletop.

What's wrong with this guy? Alzheimer's? Hachiman joked with Yukino with a smile.

With a swish, Hiratsuka Shizuka opened the door and walked in.

I forgot to tell you, the school is worried about the typhoon, so we're having a week-long holiday starting tomorrow.

What?! A holiday! Tuanzi snapped awake, her face still covered in drool, but her eyes were bright.

Yep.

After finishing her sentence, Hiratsuka Shizuka turned and left.

Yukino and Hachiman were left looking at each other in bewilderment, while Yui was beaming with joy.

Chapter Sixty-Eight: Edinburgh Travelogue (Part 1)

At around seven o'clock in the early morning, with the roar of the engine, the plane slowly came to a stop at Edinburgh Airport. Yawata and his group filed out of the plane and handed the immigration cards they had obtained and filled out from the flight attendants on the plane to the customs officers.

"How many days are you planning to stay here?" the staff member asked routinely.

Five days.

Yukino responded in fluent English.

Where are you planning to go?

Just wander around Edinburgh city center.

When will you leave the country?

On the evening of the fifth day.

OK.

After that, the staff stamped the documents one by one, indicating that they could leave.

Have fun!

Hachiman and the others strolled around leisurely, and after collecting their luggage, they spotted a Starbucks not far away.

Yukino stepped forward, looking up and pondering how to get to the city center, while Hachiman led the remaining three into the side passage. After walking along the passage for a short while, they saw the visitor information center on the left.

After collecting some free maps, Hachiman suddenly felt the urge to urinate, turned around, handed the items in his hand to Yui, and gave her instructions.

Wait here for a moment, Yukino, I'm going to the restroom.

Huh? Tuanzi felt uneasy all over as she arrived in a foreign country for the first time. Now that her two people who she could rely on were nowhere to be seen, she had to watch over Komachi and Rumi by herself and worry about them.

"Where's Hachiman?" Yukino walked over and asked Yui with a puzzled look.

He went to the toilet.

Yui immediately felt relieved and moved closer to Yukino.

I see. Then let's wait a bit.

I just checked, we can take the tram directly to Yokplace, the hotel is at the foot of Carlton Hill.

Yukino said this.

I don't understand, so I'll just listen to you.

Yui smiled brightly.

You wouldn't even know if someone sold you out.

Yukino tapped Yui's forehead with a look of exasperation.

Hehehe~ Isn't this Xiaoqi and Xiaoxue here?

Yui smiled foolishly.

Thanks to Hachiman and Yukino's meticulous planning, the group boarded a plane at Tokyo Airport around 10 p.m. and arrived in Amsterdam after more than ten hours of flight.

I fully charged my phone with a global adapter at Amsterdam Airport and then casually strolled around the shopping area before transferring to my flight to Edinburgh.

After opening the amenity kit provided by KLM Royal Dutch Airlines and putting on the eye masks inside, the group took a short nap amidst the slight turbulence of the plane.

All of this was due to the two people's careful planning. They arrived at the perfect time in the morning and, after getting plenty of rest on the plane, they didn't feel sleepy.

After a full day of sightseeing in Edinburgh, I was naturally exhausted and fell asleep peacefully at night. Jet lag was no problem at all.

What's wrong? After Hachiman washed his hands and came out of the bathroom, he saw Yui and her lackeys fawning over Yukino.

Ah, it's nothing, it's nothing.

Yui waved her hand and said.

Let's hurry up and leave our luggage at the hotel so we can go have some fun.

Yukino pulled Yui along and walked forward.

Hachiman smiled, picked up Rumi, and followed, leaving Komachi hanging sadly behind.

After walking a short distance, Yukino led the group to the right and they arrived in front of the automatic ticket vending machine.

Where's the change I asked you to bring? Give me some.

Yukino extended her hand to Hachiman.

"Hmm, how much do you want?" Hachiman asked, looking at the wallet full of small-denomination banknotes.

27 pounds 5 pence.

Hachiman simply counted out fourteen bills from his wallet and handed them over.

This is not good for the people at all. What if I only had large sums of money? Hachiman complained.

People book tickets online, they can just insert their bank card and pick them up, and it's a pound cheaper.

Yukino rolled her eyes at Hachiman, then distributed the train tickets to everyone and put the receipts into her bag.

"I'm not really sure about that," Hachiman said with an awkward smile, only to find that no one was paying attention to him. So he pursed his lips and turned cold with a bored expression.

I slowly boarded the tram, casually looking at the scenery outside the window.

As the tram slowly moved along, one after another, distinctive Victorian-style buildings appeared before Hachiman's eyes.

An elderly woman sitting next to Hachiman tried to strike up a conversation in English: Is this your first time in Edinburgh?

Yes, how did you figure that out?

Upon hearing this, Hachiman turned around and responded gently.

Since you've been curiously staring out the window since the beginning, I asked you this abruptly. Please don't mind.

Although her hair was completely white, the old woman's eyes were still bright as she spoke in her clear voice.

No, this is indeed my first time in Edinburgh, and the first time I've ever seen such elegant architecture.

But you've come at the wrong time.

The old man shook his head.

Why do you say that?

What I mean is, if you come in August, Edinburgh is much more lively then than it is now, with the Military Tattoo and other arts festivals attracting a lot of tourists.

That's a real shame.

Hachiman sighed.

Well, even so, there are many places to visit in Edinburgh, such as the Royal Mile and Princes Street, so you don't have to worry about your trip being boring. Edinburgh has a very charming appeal.

This is beyond doubt.

Hachiman took the opportunity to offer some praise, and it was clear that the old woman was quite pleased with the compliment to her hometown.

Did you come alone?

No, I'm with my family over there.

Pointing to the four people who were chatting and laughing.

That was my sister, daughter, wife, and her best friend.

Hachiman introduced her to him.

I originally thought you came here alone, but I didn't expect your daughter to be so grown up.

The old man looked at Liu Mei with some amazement.

Afterward, the old woman introduced Edinburgh's famous attractions to Hachiman. Perhaps because of her age, she often repeated things she had already said.