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

Yukino gets a little flustered when talking about her best friend.

Well, Yui may look like an idiot, but sometimes she's incredibly smart.

Yukino's sudden mention of Yui gave Hachiman a bit of a headache.

Well, I can't think of anything in such a short time. And don't bring her a gift this time. We'll buy one for her birthday.

Hachiman pondered for a moment before continuing, "If it were someone else, it might be a bit troublesome, but Yui is very easy to get along with, so you don't need to worry."

Really? Maybe I was too hasty.

After all, you and Yui are the most important people to me.

Yukino seemed a little down. For Yukino, Yui was the most important person besides Hachiman.

Seeing this, Hachiman walked over to Yukino's side, bent down, and gently embraced the girl who had been alone before meeting him and Yui.

Just as it appeared, Hachiman felt a pang of heartache at the sight of the frail figure of the girl in his arms.

He stroked Yukino's back, gently stroking her spine from top to bottom, just like petting a kitten.

As Hachiman's hand gradually slid down to her tailbone, Yukino jolted awake from Hachiman's embrace, clutching her buttocks and rubbing them lightly.

If you keep taking advantage of me like this, I might kick you!

Yukino, blushing, stretched out her delicate feet, her glistening toes wriggling restlessly inside her sandals, making Hachiman feel parched.

Forcibly suppressing his inner impulse, Hachiman said to Yukino: Let's go after you've eaten.

So Yukino took Hachiman's arm and walked outside.

Walking down the street, Yukino tugged at Hachiman's sleeve, her eyes glancing at the lingerie shop nearby. "I want to buy something..."

Okay, go ahead, I'll wait for you outside.

Hachiman, seeing the wary looks in the eyes of the shop assistants inside, was ultimately overcome by shame.

No... if you don't come in with me, who will help me check how things are?

Yukino said in a low voice, feeling embarrassed.

The shop assistants kept staring at Hachiman like he was a pervert. Hachiman silently took out his glasses case from his pocket and put on his glasses.

Ignoring the shop assistant's ghost-like gaze, Hachiman, who instantly transformed from a deadpan delinquent into a sunny and warm-hearted man, dragged Yukino inside.

He said to the sales assistant who tried to get close to him: "We're just browsing. We'll call you when we want to buy something."

After browsing around the store with Yukino, Yukino gracefully walked into the fitting room with a stack of bras and panties in her hand.

Standing at the door, Hachiman couldn't help but feel a little distracted by the rustling sounds of changing clothes inside. Just as he was lost in thought about the beautiful scenery inside, he was suddenly pulled inside by a snow-white arm that looked like a lotus root.

Once Hachiman regained his balance, he saw Yukino completely naked except for a light pink undergarment.

At this moment, she crossed her arms to cover her chest and folded her thighs inward, attempting to conceal the sacred place.

Hachiman's gaze lowered slightly, but he couldn't see the black behind the pale pink fabric, so he made a bold guess.

As Hachiman's naked gaze swept over her body, Yukino felt a burning sensation in the corresponding part of her body with each passing glance.

Hachiman, panting heavily, stared at the person in front of him. Though still young, her breasts were still small and delicate, her waist was so slender that it seemed a gust of wind could break it, and her thighs were white and smooth.

When Hachiman and Yukino came out of the lingerie store, Hachiman was unable to think straight, his mind filled with all sorts of inappropriate images.

Hachiman slapped his cheeks, trying to calm himself down.

Just then, the phone in his pocket suddenly rang. Hachiman picked it up and saw that it was Komachi calling.

Onii-chan, are you ready yet? Komachi is already waiting at the movie theater entrance.

"Yukinoshita and I will be there soon. Have you bought the movie tickets?" Hachiman asked Komachi on the other end of the phone to confirm.

Hehehe, don't worry about Komachi, Onii-chan. But how are you and Yukino doing? Even over the phone, Hachiman could feel the teasing in Komachi's tone.

Well, how should I put it? It was alright, everyone was quite happy.

Hachiman stammered as he spoke.

"Looks like Onii-chan had a pretty good afternoon~ Hurry up and come over, the movie is about to start," Komachi urged Hachiman.

When Hachiman and Yukino arrived and took the movie tickets from Komachi, they began checking tickets and allowing entry.

So Hachiman didn't even notice the tickets in his hand and hurriedly pulled Yukino inside.

When the two found their seats, they discovered that Komachi was directly above them, smiling as she looked at them.

Why are you sitting there?

Hachiman asked Komachi.

"Because there are no more seats left," Komachi winked playfully at Hachiman.

Seeing that the screening room was less than half full, and looking at the smiling Komachi in front of him, Hachiman sighed helplessly.

As the movie progressed, perhaps because he was too bored, Hachiman's eyes gradually closed, and he eventually fell asleep leaning on Yukino's shoulder.

When the movie ended, Hachiman gradually woke up after being gently patted a few times by Yukino. Looking at Komachi, who looked at him with a disappointed expression, and Yukino, who was rubbing his shoulder, he said sleepily, "Ah...did I fall asleep?"

Hikigaya-kun is sleeping soundly.

Yukino rubbed her sore shoulders and said irritably.

Perhaps it was because the movie was too boring... Heh... Hachiman chuckled dryly.

As the rest of the audience left, Hachiman turned back and waved to Yukino. "See you in the Service Club tomorrow, Yukino!"

Okay, see you tomorrow, Hikigaya-kun.

"Also, I had a great day!" Yukino replied to Hachiman with a smile.

So Yukino turned around and walked towards her home. The girl's silhouette in the twilight seemed even more beautiful, captivating Hachiman.

Chapter Twelve: Untying the Knot

Hachiman walked into the classroom yawning. Yesterday, after spending the whole day shopping with Yukino, he was dragged by Komachi to play cards for a long time.

By the time Komachi yawned and said she was going to sleep, it was already past 1 a.m. However, when Hachiman closed his eyes, all he could recall was Yukino's blushing smile and her beautiful body wearing only underwear.

As a result, Hachiman Hikigaya, a philosopher known for his solitary nature, suffered from insomnia, a rare occurrence.

When he regained consciousness, he was ashamed to find that his underwear was covered with deoxyribose that had secretly escaped because of some indescribable dream.

Hey there, how was your weekend, Xiaoqi?

Hachiman had just put his schoolbag down from his shoulder when Yui skipped over and waved to him.

Oh, hello there. How was your weekend...? Probably pretty much the same as usual.

And you? How are you?

Hachiman hadn't figured out how to deal with Yui, who knew nothing about him, so he simply kept his date with Yukino from her.

Is it still the same as before... staying at home all the time?

Yui tapped her cheek and chatted with Hachiman with a grin. "I'm still the same as always, walking the dog and going to karaoke with my friends."

Small businesses should also go out and interact with others more; you seem a bit gloomy lately.

Yui tapped Hachiman's cheek with her finger; her pink-nailed fingers looked a little chubby because of her plump figure.

Hachiman, who was described as gloomy by Yui, didn't say much. He just silently took out the non-prescription glasses that Yukino had given him from his bag and put them on. After seeing Yui's shocked look, Hachiman shrugged and took off the glasses.

Hey hey hey~ That wasn't real, was it? I must be dreaming. Xiaoqi isn't that sunny.

Yui screamed as if she had seen something unbelievable.

Who knows? Maybe you're just dreaming. Also, are you going to the Service Club after school? Hachiman looked up and gazed into Yui's beautiful red eyes.

"Huh? Is there something I can't know about?" Yui asked, puzzled.

Nothing much, just asking if you're going or not. Oh, and Yukino mentioned you when we were chatting.

Hachiman leaned to one side, one hand resting on the back of the chair and the other supporting his face.

"Eh~ Really? What did Yuki say about me?" Yui's eyes sparkled as she asked Hachiman curiously.

She said you're very outgoing.

Hachiman said without any politeness.

Ugh, Yuki is so mean! Yui puffed out her cheeks like a hamster, but Hachiman didn't see any anger on her face. Instead, he saw a unique kind of joy.

Well, Yukinoshita said that because she considers you a friend. Hachiman unceremoniously fooled the silly Yui.

Really? It seems like Xiaoqi knows Xiaoxue quite well.

Yui looked at Hachiman suspiciously.

Um... really? I guess it's because people of the same type have a unique attraction to each other.

Hachiman waved his hand, his strong mental fortitude making his expression reveal no flaws.

However, Yui was not satisfied with Hachiman's answer. She frowned and was about to question him when the bell rang, interrupting her. So she glared at Hachiman and turned to walk back to her seat.

Soubu High School's physical education class is held by three classes together, with a total of sixty boys taking soccer and tennis classes respectively. Hachiman suffered a broken left leg because he was hit by Yukino's family's luxury car on the first day of his first year of high school.

Therefore, Hachiman has absolutely no interest in soccer class. After all, how could Hachiman, who can't even find someone to play tennis with, possibly play a soccer game full of bromance with others?

Using the excuses of feeling unwell and causing trouble for others, Hachiman got the chance to practice hitting the ball against the wall by himself. Just when Hachiman thought he was going to spend another PE class doing nothing, he saw the Hayama group of four in the tennis factory next door.

Hearing the various shouts and noises around him, Hachiman sighed helplessly. Didn't these people realize that this would disturb others?

Just as he was thinking this, Hayama hit a chop shot that went astray and landed right at Hachiman's feet. "Hitoritani-kun, could you throw it over here for us?"

Hachiman, who didn't even bother to correct the pronunciation of Hayama, lazily picked up the tennis ball at his feet and threw it behind him.

Ignoring Hayama's thanks, Hachiman continued his intense tennis match against the wall.

When the bell rang, Hachiman's long-awaited lunch break finally arrived. After buying his usual bread at the convenience store, Hachiman sat down on the slope behind the store, only to find Yui standing not far away watching the tennis match.

Seemingly noticing Hachiman's gaze, Yui turned around and looked back.

Oh, what a coincidence, Little Enterprise.

Yui greeted Hachiman as she ran towards them. It must be said that although it has been described many times, Yui's running figure still reveals her ample bust.

"What are you doing here?" Yui looked at Hachiman with delight.