Hikigaya Hachiman is still in the dark

"The seniors have taken the most, so let's help them!"

Well, I did get more, so I didn’t refuse her.

"Thank you for your hard work."

"It's nothing." Isshiki shook her head and looked at us seriously, as if she was a little apologetic: "I have always been willful in asking for your help. Thank you for your hard work, seniors!" After that, she bowed to us to express her gratitude.

"Iroha-chan, you don't have to be like this. Well, you see, we're relatively free, so we're happy to have something to do." Yuigahama responded to Iroha with a smile.

"This is how the Service Club works. You don't have to be like this." Yukinoshita also looked at Isshiki with a gentle expression.

These two people have indeed always been very doting on Yise. After all, there are very few younger generations who are so lively and cute. Helping others is definitely just a small matter for them who are gentle by nature.

"Someone over there, aren't you going to express your opinion?" Yukinoshita kicked me with her foot. Since I was holding something in my hand, was it just my foot? But it felt so weird.

"Well, it's just an ordinary request. It won't have much impact."

I said a little shyly, if it weren't for Isse, our senior year of high school would probably have been spent in peace and boredom. Although we have been in a lot of trouble, you have indeed brought a lot of fun to our lives. Isse happily raised his head with a happy smile, which was different from the past, it was a happy smile without any purpose.

"The seniors are so gentle. Seniors, I like them the most."

Then, she immediately blushed as if she realized something: "Then I have something else to do, so I'll leave first. Seniors, just put the things on the platform. Finally, please help build the firewood pile. Thank you for your hard work, seniors!"

After she finished speaking, she quickly ran to the side. Was this guy embarrassed because of the straightforward thank you? It turns out that she also has such a girlish side.

After putting the things on the table, the three of us were quite tired, so we took a rest aside for a while.

"If you want to take a break, it's okay to leave the rest of the work to me." I stood up and prepared to go to work, but since Yukinoshita and Yuigahama were girls, they hadn't recovered yet and were still gasping for breath.

"Eh? I said it's the last time, so we have to go together as three people." Yuigahama said as she prepared to stand up.

"If you don't go, it's inevitable that something will go wrong in your work." Yukinoshita then prepared to stand up.

"Oh, that's not necessary. You guys don't look very good. It's okay to worry. You know, I often play Jenga by myself!"

Come to think of it, the last bonfire we had at the forest school was basically done by me alone.

Yukinoshita gave me a sad look, while Yuigahama looked confused.

"Playing Jenga alone is such a sad statement."

"Can Jenga be played by one person?" Yuigahama added.

"I'm a great loner. Of course I play games alone..."

Before I could finish my words, Yuigahama came closer and looked me straight in the eye. Her sudden action made me stop talking abruptly.

"Xiao Qi doesn't have to work hard alone anymore." That serious expression seemed to be stating some irrefutable truth.

"After all, it's the last time, so it's better to work together." Yukinoshita said this seriously.

Seeing that both of them were so determined, I had no choice but to give up. After taking a deep breath, I said, "It's up to you."

Since there were three of us working together, the work went by faster than I expected. After finishing the work, the three of us stood in different directions looking at the firewood pile. No one took the initiative to speak to break the silence that still remained in the hearts of the three of us.

Chapter 41 Hikigaya Hachiman's Graduation Party

"It's over now..." Yukinoshita's voice came slowly.

"Well, it's over." Yuigahama also responded from the side. Everyone's voice made people feel lonely.

By this time, the sun had almost completely set below the horizon, and people on the playground had gathered in groups of three or four. They should be the graduates preparing to attend the party.

"Then I'll go back to class first." It seemed that Yukinoshita still needed to go back to her class.

"Well, I have to go out for something too." Yuigahama also said this.

"In that case." I don't know why I suddenly felt uncomfortable when I said this, as if something most precious to me was disappearing, "Let's just disband."

"Ah."

"That's right, see you tonight."

"Goodbye."

Having said this, the three of us walked in different directions in the twilight...

Although I had foreseen this kind of situation, I still felt very uncomfortable when I actually experienced it... (scene transition)

I, Hikigaya Hachiman, am currently sitting alone on the lawn of the playground next to the bonfire party, watching the people dancing in front of me under the moonlight.

The Bonfire Night performance has passed, and now my phone is full of photos of Totsuka's performance.

As expected, when the dance officially started, no girl approached me, so I naturally found a secluded corner, bought a can of MAX coffee and enjoyed the dance of the celebrities.

This kind of activity is usually an opportunity for couples to express their feelings and show affection, and I just watch and applaud from the sidelines.

The night gradually darkened, but the moon, stars in the sky and the lights in the center appeared brighter.

"Senior, are you here?" Even from a distance, I could see Isshiki's flaxen hair running towards me happily.

"Senior, why did you suddenly disappear? I was watching you the whole time." Isshiki complained to me.

"Please don't look at me if possible." As a secret admirer, please pay more attention to Ye Shan. I just want to drink my coffee quietly and watch the funny dance moves performed by the celebrities.

"I don't want to either, but I'm afraid that Senior will suddenly appear at night and scare people or something."

Is this what you are worried about? Although my dead fish eyes are extremely lethal in the dark, I would still feel sad if you said it so bluntly.

"I will stay here well, just go and do your thing." There should be a lot of boys inviting you, so don't waste your time on me. I don't want to be the target of the sex party.

"Actually, that..." Isshiki's body twisted unnaturally, and her face was stained with a blush that was unusually obvious in the dark night. She lowered her head as if she didn't dare to look me in the eye. Her two hands kept rubbing each other on her waist. "Senior, if possible, can you dance with me? Senior, you see, I have always received a lot of care from you."

Are you going to express your gratitude to me by playing a punishment game like dancing with me? Well, it's not good to refuse someone's gratitude, and I have nothing to do anyway.

"Sure." I answered and raised my head happily.

"really?"

"I don't know what to do. Don't expect too much from me. I can't dance at all." It would be better to say that I couldn't even find someone to practice with.

"It's okay." He answered me very confidently, then took my hand and ran towards the playground.

As soon as we reached the center of the playground, Isshiki took my hand. Even though this was a necessary element of dancing, I was still a little nervous, so much so that my body became stiff and beads of sweat appeared on my palms.

Perhaps noticing something strange about me, Isshiki stood on tiptoe and looked at me. Under the light of the bonfire, Isshiki's lips looked even more charming, almost to the point of being a foul.

"Senior, I'm really not good at this kind of thing!"

It's none of your business. Everyone has things they are good at and not good at.

I didn't answer Isshiki, but just tried my best to follow the music with my body. Isshiki was very good at this kind of thing that could win the other person's favor, so he danced very well, as light as an elf under the moon. However, due to my drag, Isshiki's movements became a little slow.

“Senior, don’t be so nervous. The most important thing about dancing is to have fun. You don’t have to try so hard to follow the music. Just follow me. I have always been grateful for your care. So, senior…” Isshiki paused, then raised his head and looked at me seriously: “It’s okay to rely on me occasionally.”

Isshiki's gentle but resolute voice made me feel at ease. I was no longer as nervous as before. I just relaxed my body and danced with Isshiki.

“Senior, you’re really amazing for a beginner.” After we finished dancing, Isshiki and I returned to our original place and he praised me like this.

"It's not that difficult if you master the key points." My voice was weak. Dancing is unexpectedly tiring.

"That's impressive too. Well, senior, I also have to supervise the operation of the venue, so..." Isshiki walked back and put his hands behind his back. The huge lights made Isshiki's smile bright and attractive. Because he was smiling so happily, his eyes narrowed into crescent shapes.

"I'm very happy, thank you senior!" After saying that, Isshiki trotted over to the staff member on the side.

"What a troublesome junior." Thinking of this, I smiled unconsciously.

"Ah, I found my brother!" Not long after Isshiki left, I heard Komachi's voice beside me. Oh, come to think of it, I promised Komachi that I would dance with her.

"Is that okay? You still have work to do, right?"

"In order to dance with her brother, Komachi even sped up her work to get some rest time. Now she can finally dance with her brother. Ah, Komachi got a super high point just now!"

Is that so? It seems that Komachi has also tried hard. I reached out and touched Komachi's head.

"Then let's go." I said, standing up and making a gentleman's invitation gesture.

"Hi." Komachi also put her hand on mine like a lady.

After dancing with Komachi, I felt tired again and even had the urge to sleep, but Komachi was smiling happily. Looking at her smile, I felt that my efforts were worthwhile.

"as long as you are happy."

"Thank you, brother."

"Komachi, the shift is over." At this time, a voice came from the side that wanted to take away my beloved Komachi. I stared at the owner of the voice, Kawasaki Daishi, a little angrily. If I looked closely, it seemed that there was another person beside him, who was Kawa something.

Just kidding, I have already remembered her name, it's Saki Kawasaki.

"Hello, brother." Dazhi greeted me cheerfully.

"I'm not your brother, kid!" Although he has grown to be almost the same height as me, I still patted his head and said this.

"Hikigaya, don't touch my brother as soon as we meet!" Saki protected Daishi. Well, it's really amazing to have a brother complex!

"It's okay, sister. This is brother's unique way of saying hello." Da Zhihao said indifferently. This is not a greeting. I just dislike you. Also, please don't call me brother!

"Oh, no, I forgot the time when I was with my brother. Brother, I have to go back and get busy." Before I could respond, Komachi ran away in a hurry.

"Aren't you going back?" I looked at the Kawasaki siblings who didn't move.

"I don't have any special plans."

"Now it's my turn to rest."

"I see." If you have free time, go help Komachi with her work.

"Actually, brother, I've always wanted to say thank you to you. If you hadn't helped me with my tutoring at the last minute, I probably wouldn't have been able to get into Sobu High School." Dazhi looked at me seriously, and I could feel his sincere gratitude.

"It's just a small help. The main thing is your own hard work." Indeed, I only taught him some liberal arts test questions, and the rest was all the result of his own hard work.

"I am very grateful to my brother, so in return..." Dazhi reached out and pulled Shahi, who was standing beside him, in front of him. Shahi seemed to have not reacted yet, and she was blinking in confusion.

"How about letting sister and brother dance?" Dazhi said with an unprecedented cheerfulness in his voice.

Then Shashi exploded, "Dazhi, Dazhi! What are you talking about? I don't want it!"

By the way, this person's reaction is so strange. I can understand blushing, but his eyes turned into spirals and he was so panicked that he couldn't hear clearly, which is also quite cute. Compared with his previous image...

"Sister, be quiet. Haven't you always wanted to..." Before Dazhi could finish his words, his mouth was blocked by Shahi.

So, did Shashi agree to it? Although I was very tired, she took good care of me that day, so it was not impossible for me to dance with her.

"I'm fine." I said that, and Shahi let out an "ah" and turned her face away, while Dazhi pushed Shahi to my side.

"Let me make it clear first, I can't dance." Saki's voice was filled with a stubbornness that refused to admit defeat. It was such a familiar scene. I remembered I had said the same thing to Isshiki before.

"Actually, I'm not very skilled. To be exact, I just started dancing tonight."

"Oh, I see..." After hearing what I said, Saki seemed relieved.

"Then brother, I'm going to help Komachi with work first, you guys have fun." After waving to me, Daishi walked towards the direction where Komachi had left earlier.

This is a good kid. No, is this kid trying to impress Komachi with his gentleness? He is really cunning.

I looked at Dazhi with a bit of conflict. I always had a feeling that my sister was going to be taken away from me.

"Hikigaya, is this how you walk?" Saki's question brought me back to reality. Since we were all laymen, the way we danced was as weird as two mechanical puppets.

"It seems so."

Continuing this conversation and constantly modifying the movements, Shahi and I finally completed a dance. However, this made me more tired than usual. I almost wanted to escape from this place and go back to sleep.

Come to think of it, I should be disgusted by such gatherings. Why would I come to such a place?

As I was too tired, I didn't think too deeply about this problem. After putting my thoughts aside, I just rested there quietly.

Shahi stood in front of me, turned her head away and didn't dare to look at me. The two of us fell into an awkward silence.

Thinking about it, the previous conversations between Shahi and I were all because we were busy with some things, and we didn’t know how to bring up the topic in such a private conversation, so we just looked at each other in silence.

Chapter 42

"Thank you for today." Shahi spoke first.

"It's just some small things, no need to thank me specifically."

"That's right, they're just some small things." Shahi laughed heartily.

"Then I have to go home and take care of my sister. Bye."

Is that so? By the way, this person also has a younger sister named Jinghua. While she is a brother-con, she is also a sister-con.

"Goodbye." I waved goodbye to her.