Knights Don't Need a Youthful Romance Story

Taking a sip of his drink, Hachiman Hikigaya said firmly.

This is the only point he will not compromise on.

"I can't pretend I didn't hear that."

Kawasaki Saki raised an eyebrow and a smile curved her lips.

Unfortunately, she was also very firm on this matter.

My own sister is the cutest, at least no less so than this guy's sister!

At this moment, their thoughts were in complete agreement.

The two then argued from various angles how adorable and understanding their younger sister was.

During the argument, the two surprisingly developed a subtle sense of agreement.

Chapter 342 Kawasaki Saki: See you tomorrow

In the park late at night, Hachiman Hikigaya and Saki Kawasaki engaged in a heated debate about whose younger sister is cuter.

The argument remained unresolved until Saki Kawasaki finished her drink.

After all, neither of them subjectively acknowledged the other's opinion.

It's more accurate to say that it's showing off rather than trying to persuade the other party.

"I should probably go back."

After finishing the rest of her drink in one gulp, Kawasaki Saki took out her phone, checked the time, and said...

It was only then that she realized she had unknowingly been sitting very close to Hachiman Hikigaya.

Their arms were pressed together.

Just like Hachiman Hikigaya a few minutes earlier, Saki Kawasaki's heart began to pound.

The rush of blood brought a blush to her fair face.

"Ah, it's already this late."

Hachiman Hikigaya subconsciously turned his head to look at Saki Kawasaki.

A sense of reluctance quietly spread through my heart.

Using the light from the phone, he could clearly see Kawasaki Saki's face.

Naturally, the blush on Kawasaki Saki's face was clearly visible.

My heart, which had finally calmed down a bit, started pounding again.

A wondrous atmosphere began to spread through the air.

'Say something already!'

Break this strange atmosphere with your best riddles and brain teasers, Hachiman Hikigaya!

'No, no, no, talking about riddles in this situation would be incredibly idiotic.'

Looking down at the convenience bag in his hand, Hachiman Hikigaya roared inwardly.

If he had Crimson King, he would definitely use it without hesitation.

What is King Crimson?

"Um, let's add each other on Line."

After a long silence, Kawasaki Saki blushed and spoke up.

Even so, she still tried her best to show an expression that said, "I don't care, don't overthink it."

However, the blush on her face had already completely exposed her.

Her watery eyes were fixed on the boy sitting next to her, her gaze filled with both anticipation and nervous unease.

Hachiman Hikigaya, being stared at like that, felt his heart about to burst out of his chest, his blood boiling with passion.

"okay."

After a moment of hesitation, Hachiman Hikigaya frantically pulled his phone out of his pocket.

The moment they exchanged contact information, both of them felt a pang of regret.

'I should manage my Line account more!' *2

One of them both envied and resented youth, while the other squeezed his time to the limit for the sake of life.

I've never paid attention to Line before.

However, at this moment, both of them felt a sense of regret.

You should at least take care of yourself!

After adding each other on Line, they both sent each other their phone numbers without prior arrangement.

Silence fell once again.

Hachiman Hikigaya opened his mouth several times, but didn't know what to say.

He had fantasized about this happening countless times on countless lonely nights.

I've also fantasized about how to show off my handsome side and how to win a girl's heart.

However, his mind was now blank, and he had no idea what to do.

I wanted to break the dull atmosphere with a joke, but I was worried that it would make the other person think I was frivolous.

The feeling of gain and loss is clearly revealed at this moment.

The hand not holding the phone felt awkward, and it didn't feel right no matter where it was placed.

My palms quickly became sweaty when I put them in my pocket.

But it feels uncomfortable to put it on my lap.

After rubbing his nose, he put it back on his lap.

"I, I'm going back first."

Kawasaki Saki stood up abruptly and said without turning her head.

After speaking, he turned and left the bench somewhat stiffly.

Watching Kawasaki Saki's retreating figure, Hachiman Hikigaya breathed a sigh of relief, but also felt a slight sense of loss and frustration.

If he were to rate his own performance, Hachiman Hikigaya would undoubtedly give himself a negative score.

Then find a time machine to go back in time and give yourself a good beating.

Look what you've done!

A complex mix of emotions—shame, frustration, and excitement—swirled in his mind, making him very uncomfortable.

Rubbing his stiff face, Hachiman Hikigaya stood up and prepared to leave.

He planned to go back to the internet cafe and take a nap.

You should feel much better after a good night's sleep.

Hachiman Hikigaya thought to himself.

The awkward expression on his face gradually disappeared, and it seemed that the gloomy, introverted, and always spectator-like Hachiman Hikigaya had returned.

The lifeless, dull eyes revealed no emotion, making one think that the owner of those eyes must be a gloomy person.

"that!"

A crisp sound rang out from not far away.

Turning her head, Kawasaki Saki awkwardly raised her hand and said:

"See you tomorrow."

Hachiman Hikigaya stood there, stunned, watching Saki Kawasaki's figure.

A second or two later, he belatedly responded:

"Okay, see you tomorrow."

Upon hearing Hachiman Hikigaya's response, Saki Kawasaki seemed to breathe a sigh of relief.

The distance was quite far, so it wasn't very clear compared to Hachiman Hikigaya.

But he must have breathed a sigh of relief, right?

With a smile and a wave, Saki Kawasaki jogged away from the park.

Actually, she didn't know why she had such a good feeling towards someone she had little interaction with.

After all, she usually deliberately acts like a bad girl, and the boys who occasionally try to talk to her will leave feeling awkward because of her cold or even somewhat fierce attitude.

She herself found her performance tonight incredible.

But it's not necessarily a bad thing, is it?

After Kawasaki Saki's figure completely disappeared, Hikigaya Hachiman also turned and left the bench.

Those dead fish eyes remained listlessly staring at the dark park.

But something seems to have changed compared to before.

"it is finally over."

On the other side, Luo Zhen, who had sent those people home, finally breathed a sigh of relief.

To be honest, he suspected that if things continued like this, his hairline would start to recede sooner or later.

Since Aki Tomo was right next door, Rojin arranged for Aki Tomo to be last.

And he personally threw Aki Tomoya back.

After returning home, Luo Zhen didn't turn on the lights. He casually tossed his coat on the sofa, washed up briefly, and then fell into a deep sleep.

Relaxing instrumental music played from the black headphones, and Luo Zhen's furrowed brows seemed to relax a little.

This noisy night has finally come to an end... or so I thought.

"OH! NO!"

Frustrated, Joseph rubbed his hair, feeling a throbbing sensation in his temples.

Although Luo Zhen has resolved the issue, there are still a lot of problems to deal with afterward.

Without hesitation, Luo Zhen pushed these tasks onto Joseph, who had been slacking off during the day.

With a sigh, Joseph began to deal with the damn pile of documents.

This lonely night.

Chapter 343 The Girl with Bandaged Eyes

The next morning, Hachiman Hikigaya arrived at the classroom.

To be honest, he didn't sleep well last night.

It wasn't just because he wasn't used to the internet cafe environment, but also because of the surging emotions within him.

He still finds last night's events unbelievable.

No matter how many excuses he makes for himself, Hachiman Hikigaya knows in his heart that he is the type of person who is very unpopular with girls.

Although she's not bad-looking, her dead fish eyes completely ruin it.

He looked very gloomy and usually hunched over.

I don't follow fashion magazines, I don't idolize celebrities, and I don't discuss games.

He himself didn't know what he had that could attract girls.

With these thoughts in mind, Hachiman Hikigaya quietly awaited the arrival of Saki Kawasaki.

"Good morning."

Surprisingly, Saki Kawasaki arrived at school early today.