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

"Yes, the president originally meant well by asking everyone to share their own writings, but no one expected it to become the fuse."

Ichinose Motoyo took a breath and recounted everything that had happened.

Simply put, some people can't accept sharing their writings in public, while some idiots in the Literature Club insist on showing their work to everyone under the guise of club obligations. This back and forth has created an irreconcilable conflict within the Literature Club.

Some might say, isn't the purpose of writing articles to be read by others?

This is an extremely arrogant idea. It is true that a large number of people write to show their work to others, but there is also a group of people who write for themselves.

They do not want their work to be noticed by the outside world, let alone be forced to do so.

Children at this age are very innocent, and their rebellious mentality makes it difficult for them to see things from other people's perspectives. This causes problems that could have been glossed over to gradually escalate, eventually igniting the entire club.

Okay, so here's the question: in this wave, who tried their best, who made a mistake, and whose playstyle wasn't team-oriented?

006 Hide and Seek

In Hachiman's view, the person who established this tradition bears the main responsibility, but it is no longer meaningful to hold the former president accountable at this point.

Thinking of this, Hachiman couldn't help but ask, "Didn't your president take any remedial measures at the time?"

Ichinose Motoyo shook her head: "The president actually did a lot of work, but everyone still left in the end."

That's true. Kids this age probably don't have much experience dealing with similar situations, and they probably wouldn't know what to do if something happened.

"Hachiman, actually your previous works have always been kept in the clubroom."

"Oh, I see... Wait a minute, why is what I wrote still here!?"

Hachiman suddenly shivered.

The thought that there was still a place where his dark history remained made him restless, and he wished he could go to the literature department's activity room immediately and steal that manuscript.

"Because the president has always carefully preserved everyone's works."

"...That's not right. Didn't you say before that the Literature Department couldn't find a lot of materials because they changed departments?"

"The president is not the kind of irresponsible person."

Don't be so serious at times like this!

Ichinose Motoyo paused, then added another heavy blow to Hachiman's heart: "Hachiman-kun, actually the president really admires your work. When she left, she asked me to keep your work safe."

Hikigaya almost laughed out of anger. How could the literature club be run well with such an idiot president?

"That's an honor... Ichinose-san, I still need that manuscript, could you return it to me?"

"Yes, that's fine. The items are in the clubroom, but these works are officially the Literature Club's files, so if Hikigaya-kun leaves the club..."

Now that things had come to this, Hachiman had nothing to say: "I understand. In that case, I can agree not to leave the club for the time being."

"Really?" Ichinose Motoyo's eyes became a little moist. "Thank you so much, Hikigaya-kun."

Hikigaya couldn't understand why Ichinose Motoyo was so obsessed with the Literature Club, but his intuition told him that there was definitely a big problem between the Literature Club and this girl.

"If there's nothing else..."

"Please wait a moment!"

Why are you coming again? To be honest, I'm getting a little annoyed...

Afraid of being disliked by Hachiman, Ichinose Motoyo carefully chose her words and timidly said, "Um, Hachiman-kun, aren't you going to get something? I happen to be free today, so let's go to the activity room together to get it?"

Hachiman scratched his head: "Uh, okay, then I'll leave the afternoon to you."

...

After saying goodbye to Ichinose Motoyo, Hikigaya did not immediately return to class, but wandered around the school building until just before the end of the lunch break.

He assured that it wasn't because he was afraid of seeing Nishimiya Shoko, but simply because the classroom was too noisy, and he couldn't stand being in such a noisy place for even a second longer.

Just a few minutes before the school bell rang, Hachiman quietly slipped into the classroom through the back door.

Very well, no one noticed him.

Hikigaya arrived safely at his seat, and as his eyes darted around, he spotted Ichiji Nijika and Nishimiya Shoko chatting around the podium.

Perhaps to match Nishimiya Shoko's pace, Ijichi Nijika slowed down her speech while gesturing with her hands, and used a notebook to supplement any parts she couldn't understand.

It's really hard work.

Hachiman didn't think he had that much patience; no, aside from necessary communication, he didn't want to talk to anyone at all.

After watching for a while, Hachiman squinted and began to wait for the bell to ring for the first class.

There are three classes in the afternoon: math, history, and physical education. The elementary school curriculum is not difficult at all compared to the school, and even the worst math student can learn it quickly.

But he wasn't happy at all. Although he could easily handle the elementary school exams, his knowledge didn't increase as a result. When he got to junior high, he still didn't know the things he didn't know. The only solution was to work hard this time.

But what you can't do, you just can't do. Last time, he desperately tried to cram for math in order to get into a good school, but he only reached the average level.

This time it probably won't be much better.

With that in mind, he found a comfortable angle, and after confirming that the teacher on stage hadn't noticed him, he began to clear his mind.

After two classes, the elementary school students, who are in their active phase, could no longer suppress their desire to play. The moment the history class ended, several boys rushed out like cannons.

"What's wrong with boys? Why are they running so fast? It's so rude."

After hearing the girls' complaints, the boy who was in last place turned around and gave them an apologetic look: "Sorry to bother you."

That guy is Shimada, the most handsome guy in the class. Hearing him say that, the girls who were just looking resentful immediately changed their tune: "Oh, no, no, as expected of Shimada-kun, boys who like sports are the most handsome."

Hachiman, who witnessed everything, covered his mouth, trying not to laugh. If he laughed out loud, his elementary school life would be ruined...

A few minutes later, the physical education class officially began. After a routine run, the physical education teacher blew a whistle to announce the start of free time.

The UV rays were very strong today. Hachiman, who didn't like exercising or sweating, decisively found a shady spot to sit down and started to stare blankly at the white clouds drifting by in the sky.

"Ah, that cloud looks just like Cardi."

"Who is Mr. Ka?"

“Wow!?”

Hikigaya was startled by the sudden sound and turned around to find that it was Ichichi Nijika, who had deliberately come here from the area where the crowd was concentrated.

Could they be here to cause him trouble?

However, Hikigaya did not feel that he had done anything to wrong Ichichi Nijika.

"It's my cat. Is there something you need, Ijichi-kun?"

"No, I just wonder if Hachiman has found something interesting here all by himself."

"No, not at all..."

Hachiman simply doesn't like group activities.

As expected, elementary school students are too naive. Or perhaps Ichiji Nijika's personality is too sunny, and she doesn't realize that he is actually not very sociable.

"Oh, I see. We're playing hide-and-seek. Hachiman-kun, would you like to join us?"

"No need, I prefer to be alone."

Seeing that she couldn't persuade Hikigaya, Ichichi Nijika left somewhat disappointed. Some time later, Hikigaya saw someone walking towards him again.

"Compared to Gu..."

The person who came was Nishimiya Shoko. Seeing her looking around, Hikigaya instantly understood what was going on: "Sorry, you don't need to take what I said at noon to heart. In the end, I just don't like making friends."

"No, no!"

Nishimiya Shoko shook her head vigorously, her flaxen hair swirling in the air. After hesitating for a few seconds, she mumbled, "We're here. Can we hide here while playing hide-and-seek?"

007 Invalid AT Position

Okay, so he misunderstood...

Hachiman felt inexplicably shy, touched his neck, and made way for him: "Please, but there's not much to hide here, is there?"

He looked around and saw that, apart from a not-so-tall maple tree, there was only a trash can nearby that could be used to hide someone.

Sigh, could it be that it's trying to hide in the trash can?

Even if it's just to get first place in hide-and-seek, there's no need to go this far!

Just as Hikigaya was wondering where Nishimiya Shoko would choose as her hiding place, the next second, he saw her shake her head again.

"Ugh?"

Under Hachiman's puzzled gaze, Nishimiya Shoko took out her notebook and began to write: "Hachiman-kun, could you please stay here?"

"It's okay, that's fine."

He sat back down in his original seat, looking confused, while Nishimiya Shoko straightened her skirt and carefully squatted down behind him.

The two were only ten centimeters apart, and Hikigaya could even smell a pleasant fragrance from Nishimiya Shoko.

Wait, what's going on here?!

"Won't this place be discovered?"

Just as Hachiman was about to ask that question, he suddenly understood the truth.

Nishimiya Shoko may seem to have exposed herself to others, but in reality, she has minimized her presence to the extreme. No one in the class would be willing to approach her, and as long as no one comes over, no one will notice that Nishimiya Shoko is hiding here.

This can be simply called Hachiman's First Law. Not bad, kid!

"Hachiman, please don't tell anyone I'm here!"

Nishimiya Shoko held the notebook high above her head, and seeing this, Hachiman silently nodded.

Both of them thought that Nishimiya Shoko (themselves) would be the winner of the hide-and-seek game, but a few minutes later, Nishimiya Shoko became the first one to be caught by the ghost and eliminated.

"Found you, Shoko-chan! Hiding with Hachiman-kun? Isn't that a bit too obvious?"

Hongxia scratched her cheek; she hadn't expected anyone to be hiding in such an easily discoverable place.

Then, she glanced at Hachiman beside her, and when she noticed his incredulous expression, she couldn't help but ask, "Um, Hachiman, is there something on my face? Why are you staring at me?"

"No, it's nothing, you can continue."

Hachiman's AT domain seems to be ineffective for this child, or more accurately, for both girls. However, Hachiman feels that his synchronization rate has not changed, so he thinks it must be the world's fault.

"Then let's go first."

The two returned to the main group hand in hand.

As time passed, Hongxia led more of the caught students back to the playground, where they chatted and laughed.

Hikigaya suddenly noticed that although Nishimiya Shoko seemed to be having a lot of fun, she hadn't actually really integrated into the class.

Everyone is Nijika's friend, and Nishimiya Shoko is also Nijika's friend, but everyone else is not Nishimiya Shoko's friend. The evidence is that once Nijika leaves, the others not only do not take the initiative to talk to Nishimiya Shoko, but also deliberately stay away from her.

That's normal; it's only the first day of school.

However, Hikigaya's intuition told him that it would only become more and more difficult for Nishimiya Shoko to make friends in the future.

After the physical education class, the first day's classes were over.

Most students would choose to go to club activities or play in the nearby park with their friends. Hachiman slowly packed his bag, planning to wait until all the other students had left before taking action.

But at that moment, a cute little head appeared at the doorway.

"Onii-chan, Komachi's here to see you!"

The cheerful, soft voice immediately made Hachiman put down what he was doing.

"Yes, Onii-chan is very happy. Onii-chan will take you home in a little while."

"No need, Onii-chan. Komachi just came over to tell you that I'm going home with my friends this afternoon."

"what?!"

Hikigaya stared in astonishment, unable to believe that he had missed the chance to go home with Komachi on the first day of school.

"That's settled then, Onii-chan, you should go back now!"

"No, you can't. You're only a first-year student. Onii-chan is worried about you going back alone. How about this, wait for me and I'll go back with you guys."

Komachi seemed a little reluctant: "Sigh, but Onii-chan doesn't know anyone else."

Hachiman felt as if he'd been struck in the knee again, but he held on with all his might, and with his last breath, he asked, "K-Komachi, one last question from Onii-chan: do you have any male friends?"