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

So why isn't there MAX coffee? Condensed milk is clearly the right choice.

After standing in front of the vending machine for a long time, Hachiman had no choice but to choose the regular fancy coffee.

Even the hotel staff hadn't started work yet at this hour.

Looking at the empty front desk, Hachiman patted his stomach and fondly recalled the days when he would wake up to find Yukino making him breakfast.

Hachiman plopped down on the sofa and silently took out his phone to browse, trying to pass the time while waiting for the event to start.

Huh? Hikigaya-kun? A familiar voice came from the side, and the owner of the voice seemed very surprised that there was someone else besides himself at this time.

Hmm...

Hachiman raised his head and looked at Hayama, whose face was expressionless.

Unlike his usual gentle and smiling self, Hayama walked calmly to Hachiman's side, seemingly without any need to hide himself.

I didn't expect you to be here so early.

Hayama casually picked out a hot drink from the vending machine next to him and sat down next to Hachiman, asking nonchalantly, "It's just a habit. Besides, I can't really fall asleep here."

Frowning, Hachiman sipped his drink, clearly dissatisfied with its bitter taste.

So when Hachiman goes to the coffee shop with Yukino, he always puts in white sugar and sugar cubes together, and he also has to add a small bag full of condensed milk.

Yukino laughed at this flavor for a long time, but Hachiman simply couldn't accept that bitter, sour, and astringent taste, so he let Yukino laugh at him. After all, he was very uncomfortable in unfamiliar environments.

Hayama seemed to have a hidden meaning, staring intently at Hachiman as he spoke.

Hachiman watched in silence, already understanding the meaning behind Hayama's words.

So, would you rather cause pain to some individuals just to maintain that superficial, fake relationship?

Hachiman simply couldn't understand Hayama's thinking. Why bother trying so hard to maintain a relationship that was so fake and could break down at any moment for various reasons?

Hayama shook his head, gave a cold laugh, and said indifferently to Hachiman: Aren't you the same? Even though you've already established a relationship with Yukinoshita, you still won't give up on Yuihama.

No, I am not like you. Please do not confuse me with you.

Hachiman frowned, clearly uncomfortable.

The relationship between the three members of the Service Club is different from that of Hayama's popular group. The friendship between these three can last a lifetime, while the relationship between Hayama and the others may not be as good as it is now after graduation or when they are reassigned to different classes in their senior year.

After all, interpersonal relationships are constantly breaking down and being built; it's impossible for classmates to remain friends forever.

Even if you've been classmates for over a decade, when personal reasons come into play, such ordinary relationships can hardly be considered very reliable.

Are you so desperate to ruin a relationship that's bound to break down sooner or later that you don't even care about the Ministry of Revenue, with whom you've always had a good relationship? Do you really want to destroy his greatest wish right now? Hachiman looked at Hayama with great longing, wondering why the usually kind Hachiman was being so unsympathetic this time.

Hobu's irrational behavior can only lead to an extremely awkward situation in his relationship with Hina, which is exactly what I'm trying to avoid. Hayama, you seem to take yourself too seriously.

Do you really know what the Ministry of Revenue is thinking? Although I don't have much affection for him, as the person entrusted with this task, no matter how unreasonable it may seem, once I accept it, I will do my best to fulfill it.

Hachiman stood up, threw the empty coffee can into the trash can, and continued talking without turning his head.

So you can try to see whether the fake relationship you think is more important, or the affairs of the Ministry of Revenue.

No matter what, Yukino and I cannot condone your actions. If you think you can stand up to Yukino and me, then I am ready to fight you anytime.

But... Ye Shan smiled bitterly, threw away the unfinished hot drink in his hand, and slumped down on the sofa, lost in thought.

I know this is unfair to the Ministry of Revenue, but there really is no other way.

If Ebina were just an ordinary high school girl, would I have disregarded my friendship with Tobe like this...? But this time is different. If Tobe dares to confess to Ebina, things will really not end well.

Ye Shan muttered to himself, as if he were hypnotizing himself.

Hikigaya-kun, I'm really looking forward to your performance. Maybe you can come up with a good solution. Forgive me for being so incompetent, this is all I can do.

After the two had left, a soft sigh came from a secluded spot.

Hime emerged from their blind spot, clutching her forehead as if she were deeply troubled.

So even pretending to be a fujoshi (a female fan of male-male romance) doesn't work? Guys these days are such a hassle.

Chapter 113 Hachiman's Entertainment Program

Hachiman was unaware that Hina had overheard his conversation with Hayama. After returning to his room, he could only idly flip through the newspaper, waiting for breakfast to arrive.

So why is breakfast only served after 7:00? Looking at the 6:18 mark on his watch, Hachiman had an unusual headache.

I should have left some food for myself last night. I suddenly really miss Yui.

Hachiman wailed, missing the chubby little dumpling terribly, because she always carried some snacks with her.

Lying on the bed, Hachiman tried to think about other things, and finally waited for dinner time before quickly devouring his food in the dining room.

Hey there! Good morning, Xiaoqi.

Yui sat down opposite Hachiman, looking exhausted and yawning listlessly.

What's wrong? You look very tired.

It's all Yumiko's fault! She dragged me out to play until so late last night, and then I was woken up by Xiaoxue's phone call. I didn't get any sleep at all.

Yui's eyelids drooped, as if she could fall asleep at any moment.

"Yukino called you?" Hachiman chewed on his food, looking at Yui with a puzzled expression.

Yeah, Xiaoxue is so mean. She actually called to wake me up. Class activities don't start until 10 o'clock. Can't she let me sleep a little longer?

Looking utterly dejected, Yui slumped onto the table, trying to catch a nap in the restaurant.

If you don't care what others think, you can sleep here, but let me warn you first—you'll drool when you sleep on the table.

Hachiman said calmly.

Yui suddenly looked up, staring at Hachiman with a bewildered expression.

Is Xiaoqi sure she's talking about me? People don't usually act like this when they're sleeping, right? My face flushed, and my eyes darted nervously left and right.

The girl didn't want to admit it at all, as it was just too shameful.

I don't feel anything at all when I wake up.

Of course I didn't feel anything, because Yukino and I have already dried you off.

If you don't believe me, I have a video recording here. Do you want to watch it?

As he spoke, Hachiman handed his phone to Yui.

Huh? Yui scrolled through Hachiman's phone with blank eyes. There were hundreds of videos with her name on them.

"What are all these things?" Hachiman rolled his eyes, wondering if he should admit that he had installed a hidden camera in Yui's room.

If this were revealed, I would never again see the silly things a girl does when she's home alone.

This is Hachiman's favorite form of entertainment when he's extremely bored, and it even comes with a little bit of fan service from time to time.

Without H, Hachiman tried to gloss over the situation with vague words.

It's still an encrypted file; this small business is really going too far.

Yui clicked on each video one by one, only to find that all of them required a password to watch.

Moreover, all of these are marked with incorrect dates; if we start from this day...

Yui pursed her lips, trying hard to recall with her not-so-bright little brain.

It was when Xiaoxue and Xiaoqi first came to my house, I think.

After thinking for a long time, the girl said with great certainty.

Could it be...?

"Xiaoqi, you didn't really do something, did you? I'm calling the police!" Yui stammered, extremely embarrassed, her blush spreading all the way to her neck.

It's nothing, just some videos of you at home.

Seeing that he could no longer hide it, Hachiman simply told the truth.

How could you... how could you do this?

Tuanzi was almost in tears, convinced that Hachiman must have recorded all the silly things she did in her room, otherwise there wouldn't be so many video files.

Hachiman shrank back, after all, he had gone too far in doing this. Yukino had tried to dissuade him before, but now she was even more excited than Hachiman. Sometimes she would inexplicably stare at her phone and laugh. Moreover, when Yui was changing clothes, she covered Hachiman's eyes, but she herself was gritting her teeth and looking at Yui.

You're not allowed to record anymore, otherwise people will tell Xiaoxue about this and ask her to help me get revenge.

She returned the phone to Hachiman, her shy demeanor drawing stares from those around her.

Actually, she has some too, and even more than I do.

Hachiman silently revealed the truth that broke Yui's heart.

"Little Qi...I'm really getting angry! How could you two act like this?!" Hearing Hachiman say this, Yui looked aggrieved and stared at him with teary eyes.

Actually, we were just worried that something might happen to you at home.

Hachiman showed no mercy to the girl.

Really? I have a feeling that this is just something Xiao Qi installed in my house to satisfy his perverted desires. He probably already saw my naked body a long time ago.

Yui stared at Hachiman with obvious displeasure.

After all, it's not a big deal. If Hachiman brings it up, I'll definitely agree.

Moreover, the footage captured by the pinhole camera is on a completely different level from what one sees with their own eyes, and Yui simply doesn't understand his thoughts.

However, Hachiman could only curl his lip in disdain, because Yui would always inexplicably become shy in front of him.

If it were really in front of Hachiman, the girl wouldn't even be able to jump rope naked, let alone do that.

It's true, of course.

Hachiman insisted that he did this for the girl's safety, and to prove it, he even opened another app on his phone.

I already said I was worried something might happen to you, so the clothes I bought for you all have signal generators on them.

...Yui stared at the red dot marked with her name on the real-time satellite map for a long time before continuing, "Wait a minute~ why are there so many of me? Are you stupid?"

Hachiman covered his forehead, having completely given up on the intelligence of the guy in front of him. With him and Yukino around, Yui seemed too lazy to think at all.

Yui only shows a highly intelligent demeanor when something threatens the relationship between the three.

Yeah, they're just naive, otherwise they wouldn't have been fooled like this by you and Xiaoxue.