Hikigaya Hachiman is still in the dark

"But, Niwa-chan... I still think that Niwa really likes Rumi-chan. If he can do this, I think Niwa-chan should also make changes for Rumi-chan." Yuigahama fought without giving up.

"That's true, but the key is that Niwa herself has no awareness of this matter. Rather, I think he feels that we are hindering him. From his hostility towards Hikigaya, we can see that he is actually very annoyed with us interfering in his and Rumi's affairs. If we intervene in this situation, he will not listen to us at all, and I think it will even have the opposite effect."

"The opposite effect?"

"It may be possible that the students studying in the United States will be responsible for some work in our school." I said.

"Eh? Is that really possible?"

"It's possible. It seems that Niwa doesn't want Hikigaya to meet Rumi. If I'm not mistaken, if the situation deteriorates further, he might do such a thing." Yukinoshita said seriously.

"This kind of thing is really annoying." Yuigahama said angrily.

"But there is no other way. From the starting point, it is not wrong to target Niwa." Yukinoshita continued to analyze: "But the key is to make him have this awareness."

"How about telling Niwa directly? Rumi-chan's situation should also touch Niwa's heart."

"That's right." I still agree with Yuigahama's basic opinion: "But Yuigahama, the female team will think that it was Rumi who informed on her, and then Rumi's situation will be even more dangerous."

"So, what should we do?"

Yuigahama's words immediately made the three of us fall into silence. She was right, we really didn't have any good suggestions to make.

Just like that, the three of us were stuck in a dead end.

Chapter 182 As always, Hikigaya Hachiman is under the control of Yukinoshita

"It's unexpectedly troublesome." Yuigahama covered her forehead with her hands, feeling a rare headache. From the look of her, she was indeed seriously worried about this problem.

"No objection." Yukinoshita rarely agreed with Yuigahama's opinion. However, your voice, Yukinoshita, sounded really bad. It was completely weak.

It seems that the difficulty of this problem has exceeded the level of the Demon King, otherwise, the Great Demon King Yukinoshita would not show such an expression. Should we celebrate here, because we have got new CG pictures?

Now is not the time to think about these things. No matter what, it was me who agreed to let her study in the United States, and I even boasted that I would definitely save her. But now, don’t I have any idea at all?

I held my head with both hands, ahhhh, is there such a thing as a sofa? I had no idea at all and I really wanted to enter the salted fish mode perfectly.

"Xue-no-chan, what happened to Xiao-qi all of a sudden?"

"Don't pay attention to him. His personality is collapsing now."

Are you an editor from somewhere? Don't just say that the characters in other people's novels are losing their personalities! But... ahhhhhhhhhhh, I still can't think of what to do? Why didn't such bullying incidents happen when I was in high school? If that's the case, then there's no point in learning from it at all?

Wait, what was I thinking? Am I some pervert who craves to be humiliated?

Ah...what should I do?

"Xue-no-chan, that's more like being possessed than a broken character!"

You are the one who is possessed. I am just using body art to express my current mood!

"Yuigahama, that's not being possessed by evil spirits. That's just the character's setting starting to get distorted and broken."

So, please don't speak like an editor. Don't you know that this will hurt me?

"No matter how you put it, it's too exaggerated..." Yukinoshita let out a sigh and expressed her opinion on my performance, while Yuigahama smiled awkwardly on the side.

"It's okay not to be so anxious, right? Since you don't know what to do, how about trying to gather some information first?"

"What do you mean?" I looked at Yukinoshita as if I had been saved. Now, as long as she could save me, she would definitely be my savior! Even if she was Yukinoshita, it would be no exception!

"If there is no way to deal with it, then we can only collect some more information." Yukinoshita said, smoothing her hair and hanging it by her ears.

"If you can, please fix your hair first." Don't pay too much attention to these details! Otherwise, wrinkles on your face will appear at the speed of light.

Even though I thought so, I still reluctantly tidied my hair.

Seeing that I had almost finished organizing, Yukinoshita shook her hand and raised her index finger to me: "Now we at least have a breakthrough with Niwa. This is the usable intelligence we have confirmed. But relatively speaking, we don't have any specific methods. I think the best thing to do now is to get along with Niwa and understand what he is thinking now."

"Will the straight ball decide the outcome?" Yuigahama probably understood what Yukinoshita meant. If you can understand it, it means you are not hopeless, Yuigahama!

"Of course not. I was just asking Niwa's opinion in a suggestive way. Maybe it was just a test?"

"spy?"

Don't bring strange job names into a discussion like this. By the way, you still don't understand what Yukinoshita means, do you?

"So, you want me to test Niwa?" I asked uncertainly.

"That's it." Yukinoshita said, and nodded mercilessly.

"Wait, what do you mean by testing?"

"Just contact Niwa, and then talk to him about some unimportant things, and then you should be able to get a lot of very important information." Yukinoshita said easily.

"Please don't make espionage sound so simple. No, this isn't really espionage! If you think it's that easy, then I'll leave it to you to do it!"

"No way." Yukinoshita rejected my proposal very straightforwardly: "This is something you promised to do while studying in the United States, and considering your status, you are the only one who can have the opportunity to contact Niwa. It is neither realistic nor possible to give this task to us."

"Xue-no-chan is right..."

Even Yuigahama said so? Then it seems that I am the only one who can do it.

"Come on, Xiaoqi!" Yuigahama cheered me on from her seat.

"Don't die." Yukinoshita, isn't your language a little strange? Do you think I'm the kind of teacher who can't control the conversation with students? I'm very confident in my free conversation with students, such as Tamasaka, Umi no Hoshi, and Motohashi...

My thoughts paused for a moment. Today, I had a quarrel with Ben Chugui accidentally because she had hidden something from me. Now, I suddenly remembered what she said and didn't know what to say.

Moreover, because he would have to come into contact with Niwa later, this matter would undoubtedly become more difficult.

Gaia, is this the punishment for me who is so eager to fight Chiba? This difficulty is exactly the level of fighting the final boss, right? Moreover, I don’t have one or two reliable teammates, so I can only rely on my own efforts to overcome it!

"Anyway, things have been settled for now. Please work hard from now on, Hikigaya-kun." Yukinoshita called my name correctly, which was rare. But for some reason, her clear voice gave me a chill.

This guy seems to be expecting something... But I can probably guess that he wants to see me panic. With such a devilish smile and playful laughter, in fact, you are the one whose character has really collapsed, right?

Although I still have a lot to say, the current situation is that I can't think of any other solutions, so I can only continue to disguise and collect information as Yukinoshita said. After I get enough information, I can find the weak points by taking advantage of them, and I should be able to successfully achieve the achievement.

It was a complete spy move... The next day after school, because the school magazine had been produced, I gave Umi and Tamasaka permission to take a day off. Christmas was coming soon, and if possible, I wanted Umi and Tamasaka to experience high school life, so, on the days when Christmas was coming, I had to give them a day off. Ah, I am really a competent teacher!

But if I lost one of the options, I would become lost and have no idea where to go.

Now, I, Hikigaya Hachiman, have two options. One, go to the convenience store as usual, and then go back to the student union office with Motoharu. Two, go watch the rehearsal of the stage play, and then naturally go back to the student union office with Hua Nian.

I had already had a falling out with Ben Chugui before, and I don't know how Ben Chugui will understand me if I go there again. And to be honest, the reason for our quarrel is not clear. If I have to say it, the reason is still being concealed by Ben Chugui. It is precisely because of this that I feel that the situation is about to become very troublesome again.

If I don't know the reason, I don't know how to eliminate Ben Chugui's grudge against me. Even for me, it is impossible to solve some problems without knowing the reason.

After thinking for a long time, I decided to go to the convenience store. I don't know whether I should say that I made this choice out of habit or because I was lucky. If I think about it in an extreme way, Motoki might not be in the convenience store at all. It's understandable that she didn't want to talk to me because of the quarrel yesterday...

Unexpectedly, when I arrived at the convenience store, I saw a familiar figure still staying in the old place.

Ben Chugui still stayed in the original place. Seeing this scene, I couldn't help but let go of my worry.

Ben Chugui looked very panicked and kept turning her head to check on the people around her.

Are you looking for me? Considering the recent situation, it is true that he would only stay in the convenience store to wait for me.

I walked to Ben Chugui without saying a word. She seemed startled to see me coming. But then she quickly adjusted her facial expression, pretending that nothing had happened, and prepared to cross the road calmly.

I’ve just seen it. It’s okay not to disguise yourself so much... Yes, yes, you are not waiting for someone else!

I thought so in my mind, but after all, she and I were still arguing yesterday. If I say it now, I always feel that this sentence will be very provocative, so it is better for me not to say it.

Ben Chugui didn't say anything, and I reached out to take the bag of gifts from her. When Ben Chugui saw me reaching out, she also reflexively wanted to hand the bag to me, but then, as if she remembered something, she put her hand down in an instant, selectively ignoring my existence.

So, such behavior is totally unnecessary! I have seen everything just now, please be honest here, okay? Only honest children can gain extra points in the teacher's impression!

Ah, but now is not the time to talk about these issues.

Ben Chugui was concentrating on looking ahead, completely ignoring me as a transparent person.

At this time, the traffic light turned green, and Ben Chugui walked to the other side. Perhaps because the things she bought were very heavy, she looked very tired when walking, and her hands were shaking constantly.

Hey, if you carry it like this, are you carrying the bag or is the bag carrying you?

I reached out to the bag that Ben Chugui was holding again, but she still held the bag tightly with her hands like last time. It seemed that she had no intention of letting go.

Please don't be so stubborn here! If someone takes the initiative to help you with work, you should cherish it. You know, I almost died because of work!

I can't help but think of the editors working in our magazine. Sometimes, I really can't help but wonder if they are species from this earth...

Ignoring Ben Chugui who refused to let go, I snatched the bag forcefully. Seeing that I had snatched the bag away, Ben Chugui looked at me angrily, and she stretched out her hand again, trying to snatch the bag back. But after all, I was a man older than her, so she couldn't snatch it from me at all!

After realizing that she couldn't compete with me, Ben Chugui smacked her lips unwillingly, and then she never paid any attention to me again.

Do you approve of my behavior? Even though I forced you to do it.

Chapter 183 Cautiously, Hikigaya Hachiman Probes

On the way thereafter, Ben Chugui still didn't say a word to me. She just followed me silently, about three meters away from me.

It's a really safe distance. You won't lose them at this distance, and in the eyes of others, these two people don't have any relationship with each other, just like two ordinary passers-by.

You have a good grasp of the distance, Mr. Benchugui. You are also so good at some details! I really don’t know whether I should praise you for being excellent or say something else...

I smiled bitterly silently, not knowing if it was all my own fault that I became like this.

But even if I hadn't exposed it yesterday, I would definitely have a falling out with Ben Chugui one day because of the same thing. And I am sure that if I hadn't taken the initiative to make it clear, then my relationship with Ben Chugui would probably never go back to the way it was before.

Although there were only a few clues, I roughly guessed what Ben Chugui was hiding from me. If Ben Chugui had said it first, I would have been so furious that I would never be able to get along with her again.

If I were to make it clear first, she would probably feel less guilty, and I could get along with her more easily. If she knew that I already knew the truth, even if it was Ben Chugui, she would hesitate, right? Maybe, she would choose to give up...

Do you hope that Ben Chugui will give up? It seems that I have been under a lot of pressure recently, and I can even say such nonsense that sounds like a dream.

When we returned to school and Ben Chugui and I entered the office, the students from the student union stood up to welcome us as usual.

"President?" Noticing that something was wrong between Ben Chugui and me, classmate Huanian spoke in a low voice. His expression looked like he wanted to ask something, but didn't know how to start.

"No problem." I nodded to signal Hua Nian not to worry. After understanding my signal, Hua Nian looked at me worriedly, then returned to his seat and started to get busy again.

The rehearsal for the recent stage play is almost coming to an end, and Huanian will indeed have a lot of things to deal with.

Thank you for your hard work... In my heart, I expressed my gratitude to Hua Nian for working alone and making me feel very relaxed. I came to the student union of Haibin High School with the gifts from Sobu High School.

Liumei didn't come today, which didn't surprise me. Considering that she had been on leave for several days, her fever must still be very serious. Even if she looked better yesterday, she should have rested at home for a few days to be safe. Besides, the grandfather was so concerned about Liumei's health that even if Liumei wanted to come to school, her grandfather would never allow it.

Then, I have only one purpose for coming here.

"Good afternoon, Hikigaya-sensei."

My attention was focused on Niwa, who took my gifts with his signature social smile and handed me the gifts he had prepared.

Niwa Aoi, the student council president of Seaside High School, is the culprit who directly led to his malicious high school life in the United States, but it should be emphasized that it is not yet clear whether he did it intentionally or unintentionally.

I have always imagined the worst-case scenario, but this time, no matter how I think about it, I don't think Niwa intended to frame Rumi.

The reason is very simple. It is not a sophistry-like reason like "I know Niwa and he would never do such a thing". It is something else that I have confirmed a long time ago.

Niwa's feelings towards studying in the United States are sincere.

This is my intuition. Feelings are something ethereal and intangible. Whether they are sincere or not, probably no one else can know except oneself. Moreover, even oneself cannot easily confirm one's own feelings sometimes, and is always easily confused by various things... Such experience is the most painful. Only after you lose something will you understand what mistake you have made.

Niwa's feelings for Rumi are serious. This is just my intuition, but I am willing to believe it.

Maybe it’s because of my own experience, so when I saw Niwa, I unconsciously came to this conclusion. Although it sounds ridiculous, I still want to believe this guy.

"You've been working hard lately. Is it tiring to get into the final stages of finishing work?" I looked at the busy student union members of Haibin High School and expressed my concern.

"That's true." Niwa didn't deny what I meant. "It's true that there's a lot of work recently, but that's what we expected. At the very beginning, we were prepared to do our best to the end, so these difficulties are not a big problem."

So dazzling, the light on this person is so dazzling, it’s like a perfect person.

"Is that so? It would be best if you can persevere. If you encounter any difficulties that you cannot solve, then you don't have to be polite. Just come and consult me ​​directly. I will do my best to help you solve them." I took the condolences handed to me by Niwa and pretended that I was preparing to return to the Sobu High School Student Union.

"Um, Mr. Hikigaya." Niwa's voice of trying to retain me came slowly. I turned around and looked at Niwa pretending to know nothing.

The tactic of playing hard to get really worked. Before, I said I was going to Haibin High School to check on the work situation, but I was actually worried that if Liumei and I were in contact, Niwa would doubt whether I met with Liumei or something. Here, if I didn't mention anything, Niwa would definitely doubt me and ask me about what happened that day.

I am smart and have seen through everything. Niwa, you are still far worse than me.

"Is there anything wrong?" I looked at Niwa pretending I knew nothing.

Niwa seemed to want to say something, but he didn't know how to start, so his face was twitching uncomfortably, which gave people a very strange feeling. How should I put it, it's like a perfect person suddenly showed a different expression in front of you, and this expression appeared because of you, well, it's a good feeling!

After playing a trick on the Shining version of Ye Shan, I felt inexplicably refreshed. It seems that I have already completely rotted away.

"Um, Mr. Hikigaya." Niwa looked as if he wanted to say something but hesitated. It seemed that he didn't know how to start. This embarrassed expression was very funny!

"Um, that's Mr. Hikigaya. Last time you visited our school, you saw how we were doing in our school. What did you think?" As if he had finally made up his mind, Niwa finally spoke to me.

Using my excuse as a starting point? Generally speaking, this is true, but I had expected this to happen.