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

Yep

Our service department accepted this request.

Yukino waved her little hand and said it in a very cool way.

Chapter Fourteen: Caijia's Persistence

Hachiman and his group, dressed in green sportswear, stood on the tennis court that Saika had applied for, looking at each other blankly, unsure of what to do.

So, what should we do now? Hachiman turned to look at Yukinoshita.

Eh... Yukino, who still doesn't dare to look Hachiman in the eye, turned her face away and pondered.

When it comes to tennis, besides talent, it's all about a lot of practice.

Yukinoshita looked at Ayaka with an extremely serious expression, as if she had made a decision.

Because of Yukino's piercing gaze, Ayaka took a half step back in fear. What did Yukino mean...? Ayaka asked the Queen Yukino in a timid tone.

This means that from now on, we will accompany you in your practice until you feel that your skills have improved, and only then will this assignment be considered complete.

Yukinoshita looked intently at Ayaka.

Totsuka-kun, you need to understand that these things can only be achieved through hard work. A guy who lies in bed doing nothing and complains about other people's efforts all day long will only succeed in waiting to die.

When Yukinoshita said these words, her expression was extremely serious. It seems that even though she had changed her mind, she still hated people like this in her heart, incompetent people who only knew how to be jealous of others and did not make any effort themselves.

If you don't make any effort or take any action, but instead focus on the other person's weaknesses and become despicable yourself, that's what jealousy is.

The goal should be to compete with and surpass one's rivals. With consistent effort day after day, all problems will be solved.

However, people often fail to do this because it is easier to be jealous of others than to work hard themselves.

But what good will complaining do? You may think you were born at the wrong time and that society is unfair, but will that change anything? Reality is reality, and there must be a reason for the current situation. We need to understand and learn to analyze it. Only after fully understanding the reasons can we take action. This is the solution to most problems in the world.

As Hachiman thought this, looking at the girl in front of him, he realized that such an outstanding person must encounter the envy of the incompetent on her path to progress. However, this only made her stronger and more determined to change the status quo.

So, Totsuka, just keep working hard and practicing. No one will laugh at an ordinary person who works hard, and no one will envy a lazy genius.

So-called geniuses are just people who start from a slightly higher point than ordinary people.

That's what Yukino said.

I...I understand. Saika seems to have become more motivated because of Yukinoshita's words.

So Yukino nodded gently and called over Hachiman, who was standing to the side staring at her.

"Hachiman, could you please get me some tennis balls?" Yukino asked Hachiman without any hesitation.

Without saying a word, Hachiman obediently ran out carrying a large bag of tennis balls and a ball machine.

Yukinoshita, like a devilish instructor, wielded her racket, guiding Ayaka through her warm-up before practice.

Caijia obediently placed her legs on the wall and easily completed a beautiful split.

Hachiman stared at Saika, who had assumed a strange posture, and his face inexplicably turned red again.

After the warm-up was completed, Hachiman followed Yukino's instructions and poured the tennis ball into the ball machine, adjusting the ball speed to once every two seconds.

So, apart from Saika still practicing hitting the ball with the ball machine inside the court, Yukino and her group retreated to the chairs next to the court where people could rest and chat.

Hmm~ Xiaoxue looked so cool when she was talking just now.

Yui's eyes sparkled.

No, those were just my personal feelings.

Yukino's expression was rather unpleasant as she spoke.

"What do you mean by 'personal feelings'...?" Yui asked, a little dazed.

When I transferred to that middle school, all the girls in the school harbored some kind of malice towards me.

Beneath the snow, she calmly recounts her past.

So sometimes I find that things I left in my locker mysteriously disappear. Just my indoor shoes alone have disappeared more than sixty times.

Wow, that's really going too far... Why would anyone do that?

Unaware of the dangers of life, Miss Tuanzi asked with an innocent expression.

Because they can't beat me, but they don't want to work hard to surpass me, so they just want to use this clumsy method to make me look bad. While Yukino and Yui were talking, Saika, perhaps because she was trying to catch the ball and ran too fast, accidentally fell on the field.

The snow-white knees were directly rubbed raw by the rough gravel, and a little bright red blood flowed out from the wounds. Upon seeing this, Yukinoshita and the other two rushed over.

"Aya, are you alright?" Yui rushed over and helped Aya up from her knees.

I'm fine. It's all my fault for not being careful and making you all worry.

What are you saying? Are you really okay? It looks like you're in a lot of pain.

Yui looked at Ayaka's knee wound with heartache.

"I'm fine, I should be able to continue," Saiga said, but when she tried to stand up, she aggravated her wound and squatted down again.

"Hey, Hachiman, carry him to the school doctor to get him disinfected first," Yukino instructed Hachiman, then turned to Saika and said, "I know you're eager to improve your tennis skills, but you still need to take care of your body. This may seem like a minor injury, but what if it gets infected?"

Hachiman crouched down and carried Saika on his back, placing his hands on the back of Saika's legs. The delicate feel of her hands made Hachiman unable to resist squeezing them.

Suddenly startled, Saika let out a muffled groan. Because her head was resting on Hachiman's back, Saika's mouth was only a fist's distance from Hachiman's ear.

Because of this, the hot breath and groans exhaled by Ayaka echoed in Hachiman's ears, making him shudder.

Hachiman Hitoshi, what are you doing? Why did you suddenly pinch me?

Saika whispered in Hachiman's ear.

But for Hachiman, it was like the whispers of a demon, constantly tempting him to corrupt his soul.

Just when Hachiman was about to give up, he and his group of four finally arrived at the school clinic.

After the school doctor removed the gravel from Ayaka's knee and disinfected it with hydrogen peroxide, he told Ayaka that it was alright, the injury wasn't too serious, it was just a scrape on the skin, and it would probably be healed by tomorrow.

Well, that means we probably won't be able to practice today. Totsuka-kun, you should take a good rest today.

The Service Department will treat your improved tennis skills as a long-term commitment, so you can rest assured.

Okay, thank you for your help, Yukinoshita.

Yuihama-kun and Hachiman-kun.

Saika spoke to the three members of the Service Club with an apologetic smile.

Then you should get some rest. We're leaving now.

After Yukino finished speaking to Saika, she left with Hachiman and Yui.

Chapter Fifteen Solution

In the days following Saika's injury, his tennis training continued. During physical education class, Hachiman practiced with him as a pair, while Yukinoshita took charge during breaks.

Under this intense repetition, Saiga's tennis skills are improving day by day.

From being easily defeated by Yukino at the beginning to being able to make Yukino panting after winning the match, and even in the end, Saika was able to take advantage of Yukino.

Their lack of stamina allowed them to hold out until the very end and ultimately win the game.

Phew~ Totsuka-kun, your tennis skills have improved so much since a few days ago, so your request is complete.

Yukino, her face flushed and panting, was squatting on the ground, leaning on her racket, exhausted.

Her sportswear was soaked with sweat from the excessive amount of perspiration, revealing her beautiful figure.

Hachiman stepped forward and handed water to Yukino and Saika. Yukino gulped down half a bottle of water and breathed a sigh of relief. Just as she was about to stand up, she realized that she had lactic acid buildup due to several days of strenuous exercise.

Therefore, Yukino had no choice but to squat down again and signal to Hachiman to help her up.

Hachiman saw Yukino's signal and, with years of tacit understanding, he went straight up and picked her up in a princess carry.

Yukino, who was suddenly picked up, blinked, looking a little confused, with this expression on her face: #?Д?.

Yukino was stunned for an entire afternoon after being picked up in such a shameful way in front of so many people. Then her face turned so red that it seemed like it could bleed, and she reached out and pinched Hachiman's soft waist hard.

Stimulated by the pain, Hachiman reached out and slapped Yukino's buttocks hard. Through the thin fabric, he could clearly feel the soft touch, and the flesh of her buttocks formed grooves through his fingers.

Suddenly stimulated in such a sensitive area, Yukino let out a soft panting sound from her nose, then loosened her grip on Hachiman's waist, too embarrassed to look Yui and Saika in the eye, so she simply buried her head in Hachiman's chest.

Just then, a very loud commotion suddenly came from outside the stadium.

Hey, they're playing tennis.

Looking back, it turned out to be a group of popular people led by Hayama and Miura.

"Hayama-kun, I also want to play tennis," Miura asked, as if seeking Hayama's opinion.

"Ah, it's Yui," a girl next to Miura whispered.

But Miura seemed not to hear him and walked straight toward Ayaka.

Totsuka, I also want to play tennis.

However, this court was applied for by Hachiman and the others from Mr. Heiwazuka for me to practice on.

Caijia said in a low voice.

But Miura seemed not to hear him and kept talking to himself, "Hey, what are you saying? Your voice is so soft."

Totsuka remained silent and said nothing more.

Hachiman sighed, put Yukinoshita down from his arms, and let Yui help her walk.

He said to the three of them, "You three go first."

After Yukino and the others left, Hachiman went up and locked the stadium door, then turned the key in his hand and walked towards Hayama and the others.

He stepped forward and patted Hayama on the shoulder, ignoring Miura's shouting beside him, and looked directly into Hayama's eyes.

The person you were holding in your arms just now was Yukinoshita, right?

Hayama smiled gently.

I never expected her to trust you so much.

maybe.