Even the air seemed to be frozen.

"I didn't expect Hachiman-san to be such a girl at home."

Nanami felt unable to adapt to the overly silent atmosphere.

Even the tone of his voice became cautious at this moment.

"What aspect do you mean Nanami?"

Arisu turned his face sideways.

No matter what you say, you will get a response from the other party.

It is precisely because of this aspect that Nanami is able to sit at ease in the unfamiliar environment at this time.

"This is the first time I've seen Hachiman-san wearing glasses... It feels like he's become a different person."

"Oh - it turns out Nanami is also concerned about these aspects."

indeed.

The way Hachiman looks with glasses on... is strange.

If you meet the other person by chance and he or she does not speak first, it is like facing a stranger.

Just as Nanami was thinking about these aspects, the sound of flushing was heard from the bathroom on the other side of the room.

Then—the door opened.

"Asamura... classmate?"

Nanami realized it late when she saw that the person holding onto the door frame was Hanako Asamura, who looked tired.

What......

It turns out that Asamura-san has already arrived.

At first I thought that the person who was the longest late was Asamura-san.

"Good evening... Nanami-senpai... Sugar-chan..."

Asamura, who was walking unsteadily, collapsed on the carpet the next moment.

It seems like he has trouble even speaking... What on earth has Asamura-san been through...

"Asamura-san, what's wrong with you?"

Nanami asked.

Asamura raised his face with difficulty, and his reply sounded weak.

"I... I have a stomachache... I am in dire straits... It's all because of that weird food that Hachiman made for me..."

"Oh I got it."

Nanami recalled that when they were on the '10-day trip to Okinawa', Hachiman had suggested cooking by himself...but it was cancelled halfway through due to force majeure.

The 'probability event' that occurred at that time was of great help.

If you try Hachiman's cooking, everyone will end up with diarrhea.

Asamura-san...you are so unlucky.

"Wuwuwu... I'm dying... Save me... Nanami-senpai... Sugar-chan..."

Asamura, who was lying on the ground, let out a slight moan.

"Even if Asamura-san says so, I can't help you. There's no doctor here... But you can go to the hospital."

Nanami gave a pertinent response.

"Ugh...next time...I will never try that guy's cooking..."

How pitiful...Asamura-san.

Seeing Asamura in a state of 'exhaustion', Nanami felt relieved.

but--

Another aspect is worth noting.

The person in charge of preparing the food this time should be Hachiman's mother, not herself...right?

He didn't have much confidence in this.

Anyway...

I have no choice but to go ahead with it.

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The dinner was as sumptuous as expected.

The first heavy dish served was the special sushi with seafood, followed by golden tempura and stew seasoned with mirin. In addition to sushi, the main course was grilled saury with salt, and the rice was added with chestnuts, which gave off an appetizing aroma. The last dish was tofu and kelp-flavored miso soup.

It is said that there are also desserts and birthday cakes.

Amazing......

"Did your aunt make all these by herself?"

Nanami looked at Hachiman's mother who was sitting across from her.

What an amazing workload...and I don't see any other men in the house.

To be able to achieve this by one person... you are really capable.

"Well—not entirely."

"Eh? Really......"

Nanami suddenly felt an unprecedented sense of crisis.

The other party's words... Such a straightforward statement, doesn't it mean...

Hachiman-san...also participated in the preparation of this dish?

"Asamura-san and Anna-chan helped me, but I can't do so much by myself."

"...Hahaha, I see. Thank you for your hard work, Hachiman-san and Asamura-san."

Crisis resolved.

Nanami felt a sense of relief.

"Okay, enough of the unnecessary talk. Everyone, eat hard tonight. The goal is to clear all the food."

My aunt has a very lively personality...

Nanami began to enjoy her dinner, and her eyes uncontrollably shifted to the hair of Hachiman's mother hanging in front of her.

really......

This hairstyle... the more I look at it, the weirder it seems.

But...if I mention this aspect directly, it will most likely be misunderstood by the people present.

"This is the first time I've seen Anna-chan bring so many friends back, so I did a lot."

"Mom, do you have other cakes? Bring them up as well."

Hachiman, who was enjoying his meal, suddenly spoke at this moment.

The enlarged version of 'Hachiman' sitting next to her blinked, then stood up immediately after realizing what was happening.

"Eh? I almost forgot. Um...please wait a moment."

After Hachiman's mother's voice disappeared, Nanami lowered her voice and focused her eyes on Hachiman who was sitting opposite her.

"Hey... Hachiman-san, aren't you preparing too much?"

Hachiman raised his head, glanced towards the source of the sound, and then made the same blinking motion.

"At first I thought Yukiko-senpai would come, but she declined. However, the ingredients were already prepared... so I decided to make more."

"That's probably it."

Chapter 243 Rain

After hastily eating some chestnut rice and sushi, Hachiman's mother left the living room. Facing the three girls who had "lived together" before, Nanami, who had already adapted to the atmosphere, looked much calmer than before.

It is said that Hachiman had specially invited senior Yukiko Yumi to attend tonight's birthday party, but was later rejected by the other party due to irresistible reasons. It seems that... it is most likely because of what happened.

The scene in the office flashed through Nanami's mind.

Yukiko-senpai cried and confessed... She had already known what the outcome would be, but she still chose this impossible approach.

Facing the inevitable failure, senior...you clearly know that the probability of a successful confession is 'zero percent', right?

How persistent...

However, these words can no longer be conveyed to Yukiko-senpai.

Besides...

There is absolutely no need to convey it.

"Nanaha, what's wrong?"

Nanami, who hadn't reacted at all from the beginning... was enjoying her saury just a second ago, but suddenly had such a weird look on her face. Arisu had a bad feeling about this.

"No, it's nothing."

"You look very strange, just now."

"Eh? Is there?"

Nanami's panicked reaction...and her evasive gaze, further solidified Arisu's thoughts.

Nanami right now...is definitely not normal.

There's definitely something being concealed in some way.

With this accurate premonition in mind, Arisu gradually frowned.

"Maybe... it's because this is my first time at Hachiman's house, so I'm a little uncomfortable, but... it should be fine. It's much better now than before."

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