Crossover anime, Hachiman's childhood friend's growth diary

The theory of Yashiro is undoubtedly correct. If Hanami Anna still stubbornly refuses to seek help from others at this time, she may encounter unnecessary danger.

But how should I put it, something just feels off...

237 If Yashiro Manabu replaces Takeuchi

A strong sense of unease lingered in Hikigaya's heart, and this unease would intensify whenever Yashiro Manabu showed that harmless smile.

Is it because I haven't been sleeping well these past few days?

Rubbing his slightly sore eyes, Hachiman decided to keep this dangerous thought to himself for the time being. Randomly suspecting his homeroom teacher might make him seem like a lunatic to others.

Hachiman has a history of similar conflicts with his homeroom teacher, and if he continues to act recklessly like this, there's no way to guarantee that the school will side with him again.

He shifted his gaze slightly and saw Yashiro Manabu's hand gently stroking Hanami Anna's hair. Then, he said to her in a gentle tone, "If Hanami-kun feels embarrassed to speak up, how about I go with you?"

"No need, Mr. Yashiro, I can handle it myself."

After thinking for a long time, Anna finally declined the teacher's offer of help. Although what happened last night had left a very bad impression on her, she was trying to become stronger.

"I see. You're really amazing, Yanami-kun."

Rejected, Manabu Yashiro did not press the matter. Instead, he praised Anna Hachiman's resilience. Immediately afterward, Hikigaya noticed that Manabu Yashiro suddenly raised his eyes and quickly scanned the top of her head.

Is there anything there?

Following Yashiro Manabu's gaze, all that could be seen on Anna's head was a wisp of air and a tuft of droopy hair.

Well, maybe I'm just overthinking it...

As the homeroom teacher, Yashiro Manabu not only demonstrated a very calm mind in this matter, but also offered just the right suggestions. Although his decision not to call the police was somewhat incomprehensible, he was otherwise impeccable.

If it were him, Hachiman couldn't guarantee he could do it better.

If we have to nitpick, then isn't it that Yashiro Manabu is being a bit too protective of Hanami Anna?

Things like communicating with relatives can be left to the other party's parents. As outsiders, interfering too much can cause unexpected situations. But perhaps Yashiro Manabu has his own considerations.

"Okay, that's all for now."

Manabu Yashiro smiled and clapped his hands, preparing to end this unpleasant topic, then cast a pleading look at Hachiman:

"Hachiman, could you please take the others back to the classroom to prepare for the next lesson?"

"Ah, um."

Hikigaya quietly signaled to everyone to prepare to leave, but whether it was because he spoke too softly or because the others were still recovering from what happened last night, everyone stood still and did not move.

Seeing everyone's distracted expressions, Yashiro Manabu helplessly put his hands on his hips and said:

"Seriously, didn't the teacher say she would help? Cheer up, everyone, and promise me you won't let these things affect your upcoming classes, okay?"

"Yes, teacher, we'll cheer up!"

Hongxia was the first to react, and the others nodded in agreement.

After that, Hachiman finally left the office quietly with Anna Hachiman and the others. On the way back, Nijika's heavy mood eased somewhat, and she couldn't help but sigh:

"Apricot Sauce, thank you so much, Mr. Yashiro, for today's matter."

"Ah."

Bana saw that Anzu forced a smile, and it seemed that the child's mood had improved quite a bit.

"Hehe, Mr. Yashiro is really amazing, but it would have been great if he had been here last semester."

For some reason, Hongxia stared straight ahead and said with some regret.

"Hey, why?"

Having no idea what happened in the first semester, Anna subconsciously asked.

Nijiga glanced at Hachiman secretly, then quickly waved her hand: "No, it's nothing, forget what I just said."

"Hmm, is it related to the glass sauce incident? I heard that your class's homeroom teacher was fired for some reason."

According to official sources, Takeuchi resigned on his own initiative, but in reality, various rumors had already spread throughout the entire elementary school.

Even students from other classes knew that Takeuchi's departure was not voluntary, but rather a choice he was forced to make under immense pressure from the school.

All the teachers were put on a gag order, so Anzu Banami had no way of knowing the truth of the matter. However, the person who caused all this was walking lazily behind the group and silently yawning.

"I said, can we stop talking about that guy?"

Out of the corner of his eye, he noticed that Nishimiya Shoko looked a little embarrassed, and Hikigaya couldn't help but remind her.

"Sorry, sorry, let's hurry back to the classroom."

Hongxia apologized and then returned to the classroom with the others.

of course.

Hikigaya sometimes wonders what would have happened if the person on that stage had been Manabu Yashiro instead of Takeuchi.

Based on current experience, they should be able to stop Ishida Shoya from going too far; that guy doesn't seem like the type to condone student bullying.

So, it seems that the reason he had to put in so much effort to quell the Ishida Shoya incident was entirely Yashiro Manabu's fault.

If this guy had come to this school sooner, none of this would have happened!

No, we can't draw such a conclusion so hastily. After all, there's a difference between helping students and stopping someone else's wrongdoing.

Never mind what happens, let's go back to class first.

Back in the classroom, thanks to Yashiro Manabu's help, the gloom that had been hanging over everyone dissipated considerably, and everyone finally showed relaxed smiles again.

When it was lunch break, Nijika naturally suggested that everyone go to the cafeteria for lunch. Because he still had things to do, Hachiman made an excuse to decline the invitation and then walked towards the door alone.

A moment later, Hachiman arrived at the door of a classroom.

"Dong dong."

He knocked on the door, and a bland response came quickly from inside.

"Please come in."

As Hachiman opened the door, his gaze traveled across the room and landed behind the desk, where he saw a familiar figure.

The white coat, with a faint smell of alcohol, and the sunlight, cast a serene glow on the beautiful teacher as she faced away from the sun.

however.

Knowing the other person's personality, Hikigaya wouldn't have any strange fantasies.

"Oh my god, it's Hachiman! Long time no see. What brings you here?"

Teacher Xiaoba crossed his legs, propped his chin on one hand, and looked so languid that it was almost heart-fluttering.

No, no, no, this guy is a legendary teacher who makes dirty jokes to elementary school students!

238 Hachiman is a hot commodity

Clearing his mind of all distractions, Hachiman slowly walked up to Mr. Koba:

"Um, there are some things I'd like to discuss with Teacher Xiaoba. I wonder if you have time right now?"

"I knew it. They wouldn't go to the teacher if there was nothing wrong."

For some reason, Koba-sensei's words carried a stinging resentment, causing Hachiman to silently take a step back and quickly offer a defense:

"No, well, we just started being assigned to different classes, so we haven't had much time to come and visit right away."

Ms. Xiaoba smiled and said, "But Ichiji and the others came right after the start of the semester. Aren't you and them in the same class?"

"Oh, were they sick at the time?" Hachiman feigned surprise.

"Sigh, men who always play dumb will never get girls' favor, Hachiman."

Mr. Koba covered his forehead with a headache, while Hachiman pursed his lips, showing no intention of pretending to be confused even when exposed to his face.

"No, I don't need anyone else's approval."

"Hachiman, isn't your dream to be kept by a rich girl and live the life of a stay-at-home husband?"

"What does this have to do with what the teacher said?"

"Are you an idiot? Do you think a rich girl would marry a guy who can't speak properly and has such a pathetic look in his eyes?"

Conversely, aside from these, isn't he all good qualities? Hachiman, win!

"I'm sorry, please stop talking, I know I was wrong!"

Hachiman clutched his chest in pain, so embarrassed he almost knelt down on the spot.

Seemingly enjoying his defeated look, Ms. Koba laughed merrily, her gaze fixed on the strange spot: "It's alright. If others aren't interested in you, I'm happy to wait until you grow up."

"No, there's too much of an age gap between us, so..."

"Hikigaya..."

In an instant, a chilling aura of resentment swept over him, startling Hachiman into holding his breath and freezing in place.

A moment later, the demon-like teacher, Xiaoba, returned to her original appearance: "Let's talk while sitting down."

Ah, I survived!

With this thought in mind, Hachiman shook his head and said, "No, I'll just stand up."

"How about we talk on the bed? The infirmary is pretty soundproof. As long as we draw the curtains, no one will know what we're doing."

"Then I'll talk while I'm sitting down."

Immediately afterwards, Hikigaya brought over a chair and told Mr. Koba about what had happened at Anna's house the night before.

but.

To his astonishment, Mr. Koba's first reaction after hearing this was a cold laugh: "Heh, so Hachiman, you didn't come at first because you thought the teacher was unreliable, and now you think Mr. Yashiro's actions are somewhat inappropriate, so you came to find me?"

"No, it's not that Mr. Yashiro's approach was inappropriate..."

"Is that the point?"

"Is not it?"

"Haha, being a backup option has its own kind of joys—"

Mr. Koba sighed deeply, as if he had had enough of Hachiman's feigned ignorance: "Since Mr. Yashiro has already given you the answer, and the other party's approach is perfect, why did you come to me?"

"Uh, well, how should I put it?" Hachiman's eyes darted around a little. "It's about Mr. Yashiro, does Mr. Koba know anything about him?"

"You're doubting him?"

"...How is that possible?"

Hikigaya believed that last night's events had no direct connection to Yashiro Manabu, so he simply wanted to know why the other party was so interested in Hanami Anna.

There might be an unusual connection between the two.

In other words, it was just pure curiosity, and there was no particular reason.

Ms. Koba raised her eyebrows incredulously, her beautiful face filled with deep doubt: "Although I don't know what you're thinking, I'm not very familiar with Yashiro either; he only just arrived at our school."

"That's it."

Hikigaya forced himself not to show any disappointment.

"However, since it was requested by my beloved former student, it's not impossible for me to check it out for you."

"What's the price?"

"Oh dear, the teacher didn't say there would be a price to pay."

"Oops, I accidentally blurted out what was on my mind."

Hachiman scratched the back of his head, trying to get away with it this way, but Mr. Koba smiled knowingly and said without paying any attention:

"If we have to talk about the cost, the teacher just hopes that this time, no matter what happens, you will act with the premise of not harming yourself."

So what? Hachiman doesn't think he does anything that would harm his own interests. He's not a fool like Shirou Emiya who would sacrifice himself for others.

"Yes, I know."

Do you really understand?

Koba-sensei lowered her thighs, which were covered by black stockings, and stared intently at Hikigaya.