Hikigaya Hachiman is still in the dark

Maybe, that department room is no longer the same as before. Diligent people may have already tidied up those messy tables and chairs. The fragrance of black tea is no longer wafting in that department room. Some nostalgic person may be brewing traditional RB tea in it.

Thinking of this, I stood quietly at the school gate at that time, but ultimately I did not step into the school.

Some things can only be remembered, not experienced in person.

If I hadn't become a teacher, I would have held on to this belief and never stepped into a school again in my life due to work reasons. Thinking of this possibility, the scenery that greeted me seemed to become different from what it was just now.

I have always been such a person who is determined to let go of the past. No matter how much I care, no matter how much I miss it, no matter how hard I try, the past is the past, and the trace will not extend to the present... What a self-deceiving idea, I smiled bitterly, stretched my body and lay down on the floor. Sure enough, there was no summer heat. The moment I lay on the floor, I felt the biting cold, but I didn't want to stand up at all. Just like that, occasionally taking a rest without caring about my body seemed to be nothing.

If the past does not affect the present, then why do I dream about her at night? Why do I wake up in countless nights because of those purple pupils with endless sadness in the cherry blossoms? I tried my best to suppress the lament for Qianye Sakura in my mind. If I remember correctly, the first time I met Totsuka was here. I have been back to Chiba for so long but I haven't visited Totsuka. If I have time in the future, I must go to see Totsuka. It seems that Totsuka is now in the national tennis team. I wonder if he will have free time to meet me.

"Hey, you over there, why are you lying on the floor like this? Get up quickly."

A sudden sound came from in front of me. As I was lying flat on my back, I couldn’t see who made the sound, so I stood up. However, after I stood up, the world seemed to be in chaos, and my past and present seemed to be pieced together like a confused puzzle.

Her straight golden hair was dancing like a dancer with the help of the autumn wind. Maple leaves were falling all over the sky, and the fiery red ones were like the warmest background. Her purple pupils were looking directly at me. She was standing in front of me with one hand on her waist and the other pointing at me in a very arrogant posture. Behind her, there seemed to be a quiet world, a world so quiet that it existed only to set off her.

Four years ago, it was the same posture, and the same person. The only difference was the background. Instead of a sky full of maple leaves that looked like it was burning the sky, it was a sky full of cherry blossoms.

“Qian Ye…” I murmured in a low voice, like a broken music box that only makes one sound.

"Hey, person in front, didn't you hear what I said? Even if you are a teacher, you shouldn't be so arrogant." The dissatisfied voice brought me back to reality. When I turned around, the girl in front of me was glaring at me angrily.

"Knowing that I'm a teacher, what's wrong with your tone!"

"Huh? Is there something wrong with my tone? Only fools should lie on the ground in autumn. Even a teacher is a fool teacher. Why should I respect a fool?" The person on the other side said unyieldingly.

"Anyone who calls others stupid is a stupid person himself." I also fought back mercilessly.

"You can't trust what an idiot says, you idiot teacher."

I always felt like an idiot for trying to argue with her.

At this time, the girl opposite me threw something to me. Although I didn't expect her to throw something to me, I still caught it. As soon as the thing touched my hand, I felt a warmth. Upon closer inspection, it seemed to be a portable electric heater. Seeing that I held the electric heater firmly, the girl quickly walked to my side.

"You go over there."

"Wait, where are you from, bully?"

"You've already taken my things, move them now."

Although I was reluctant to move, I was holding her electric heater in my hand, so I had to move my seat obediently. When I touched the floor next to me which was not warm, I suddenly felt cold. I thought the girl was kind enough to give me this thing, but now it seems that this is a naked conspiracy.

After I moved away, the girl sat in my seat without hesitation. This person just doesn't want to be cold, right? In that case, stay in the heated classroom and don't go out. Also, if you think about it carefully, I was definitely bullied, right? Police officers in Chiba, please be more present. There is already bullying against teachers. Is there really no problem with RB's education?

Ignoring me, the girl took out her lunch box from the package she was carrying. What surprised me was that she closed her eyes sincerely, picked up the chopsticks and said "I'm eating", then she opened her lunch box.

"What's wrong? The way you look at me makes me feel sick."

I had glasses to hide it, so what was so disgusting about it? I didn’t dwell on such things: “It’s just strange that you would pray so obediently before eating.”

"Hehe." The girl smiled proudly: "This is the most traditional custom in this country. Doing this will make the food more delicious."

It seems that this lady just came back from abroad. Although there is indeed such a habit before eating, when did it become a custom? According to this standard, RB probably has many more customs. It seems that this girl was deceived by someone.

I felt a little relieved when I thought about it. Because of the girl's behavior just now, I didn't tell her the fact. What an idiot. I'll just keep being deceived like this.

It hurts! The girl suddenly stretched out her hand and punched me. Although the force was not very strong, I still felt the pain.

"What are you going to do suddenly!"

"I always feel like you're thinking about something rude!" Not frightened by my aura, the girl glared at me and said.

He is unexpectedly perceptive. Damn, looking at the girl's lunch box, the dishes seem to be very rich, as if there are many high-end ingredients. Judging from the lunch box, she should be a child from a well-off family. No wonder, mixed-race children are generally from wealthy families.

"Even if you look at me like that, I won't give you food." Noticing that I was looking at her lunch box, she protected her lunch box and said.

"Who wants to eat your lunch box?" Thanks to Yuigahama at noon, I am now very full. Yuigahama seemed to have never stopped picking up food at noon, as if she wanted to stuff all the lunch for this month into my mouth.

"Tsk, if you want it, then you want it. I won't say anything." She squinted at me and kept hitting my stomach with her elbow. "Teacher, you haven't seen such a delicious bento, right? It's okay. Tell me and maybe if I'm in a good mood, I'll consider giving you one or two pieces of Kobe beef."

What's wrong with this impulse to hit someone? I'm being played by this guy. If I continue to stay like this, my intelligence will be constantly insulted. After all, I'm a teacher and an adult. I shouldn't bother with a little brat at this time. I'll just leave.

Putting the electric warmer aside, I stood up and prepared to leave.

"Eh? You're leaving, stupid teacher?"

"I have work to do. Also, don't call me stupid teacher."

"You said you're not an idiot teacher, but you actually gave up the opportunity to be alone with a beautiful girl like me. You're really an idiot."

"I have no regrets at all. I would be a fool if I continued to stay here." After saying this angrily, I stood up and walked towards the department office.

When I turned the corner, I heard the girl's voice again from behind me.

"Stupid teacher, we will meet again later."

I came to my senses and looked in the direction of the voice. The girl stood up and waved to me, seemingly with a smile on her face.

How is it possible for us to meet again? Even if we bump into each other by chance on campus in the future, I will definitely pretend not to know you and run away quickly.

Ignoring the girl, I quickly walked towards the staff room.

It was already five o'clock in the afternoon when the afternoon class ended. After packing up in the staff room, I took my briefcase, said goodbye to Teacher Yuexia and the others, and walked towards the department office.

The Special Building is still the same as before. Walking here in the fall will feel biting cold. Can't the school spare a little money to repair the corridor of the Special Building? Complaining like this, I wrapped my clothes tightly around myself to make myself warmer.

When we arrived at the door of the club room, there seemed to be some strange stickers added to the sign. They should be made by Tamasaka. Umi no Hoshi wouldn't do such a boring thing.

I opened the door of the club room and immediately felt the warmth of the electric heater. Electric heaters are such a great invention! I put my coat on the hanger beside me and greeted Tamasaka and Uminohei as I walked to my seat. They responded to me.

I sat down at my seat, with biscuits and canned MAX coffee already placed in front of me. Although the coffee was cold, it didn't seem wrong in the warm club room. Although I mentioned before that we could make tea in the club room, Umi no Hoshi didn't seem to be very good at it. As for Tamasaka, she was a fool who couldn't do anything except draw, so I never asked her.

Chapter 86 Sea Star returned to his seat

But when I think about it carefully, I should be the one buying the gifts, so it would be better to mention it. As a teacher, it seems natural to do so.

"I'll buy these drinks from now on." I looked up and said.

"Eh? Is it okay?" The first one to react was Tamasaka, and she spoke happily.

"no problem."

"That's great, thank you Hikigaya-sensei."

At this time, Hai Zhixing, who was typing on the laptop, also looked up. It seemed that her cold was almost healed and her complexion had recovered a lot, but she should still need to rest for a while.

"Then I'll leave it to you." Sea Star also nodded to me.

"Speaking of Mr. Hikigaya, today's cookies were specially made by Xiaozou, and Xiaozou bought the coffee himself. Xiaozou seemed very grateful to Mr. Hikigaya for sending him to the hospital that day."

"Wait, Xiaoyou, didn't you tell me not to tell Mr. Hikigaya?" Uminehoshi stood up blushing and pulled Tamasaka beside her.

"Eh? What's the matter? There's nothing wrong with saying thank you." Tamasaka asked in confusion, seeming to be very puzzled by Hai Zhixing's behavior.

It's really nothing. After all, helping sick students is also the teacher's responsibility. From this point of view, it's okay even if I don't have any feelings about it.

But it feels good to receive thank you responses from students.

"So..." Hai Zhixing wanted to say something anxiously, but she didn't seem to know how to start. She just spoke intermittently. It was no wonder, after all, she was talking about her mother. Even if the opponent was as different from Hai Zhixing and Tamasaka, Hai Zhixing didn't have a good way to refute.

Seeing me looking at her with a mocking gaze, Sea Star glared at me fiercely. I quickly shifted my gaze. Sure enough, Sea Star's fighting ability should not be underestimated.

With a sigh of giving up, Sea Star returned to his seat.

"Hai Zhixing, are you better now? If not, it's okay to go back and rest." Although he seemed to be almost well, I still asked worriedly, because a cold is not a big deal, but it's not a small one either, so it's better to confirm it carefully.

"Alright, it's almost done. There aren't many problems working here anymore."

After receiving a positive answer, I nodded with relief. I wanted to start preparing for Yuigahama's matter right away, but the sample manuscript of the latest issue of the school magazine was about to be submitted, so it would be better to confirm the progress of the production of the sample magazine first.

"By the way, are you ready for the school magazine?"

"I've already finished the illustrations." Tamasaka said proudly, "The illustrations are basically perfect!"

"Xiaoyou, if you are too proud, you will be taken away by the wolf at night."

“Hey!” Tamasaka immediately let out a surprised and frightened sound, leaning towards the side of Umi no Hoshi, and looked at Umi no Hoshi with a pleading look: “Xiaozou, save me.”

"Be good, it's okay. There won't be any problems as long as I'm here."

Sea Star is so scary...

"Then the next part is the manuscript. I have already integrated the information that you, Mr. Hikigaya, have investigated. Also, I have revised the manuscript you wrote. Now please take a look at it and confirm it." As he said that, Hai Zhixing handed me his notebook.

I checked the manuscript carefully. Although there are still some problems, it should be generally OK.

"Yeah, that's about it." After getting my affirmative answer, Hai Zhixing nodded, and Tamasaka smiled happily.

After returning the notebook to Hai Zhixing, she put it away because her work was finished. Then she took out a paperback from her schoolbag and started reading. Tamasaka also took out a drawing board to practice painting.

"Wait a moment, I have something to discuss with you."

"Eh? What, what? Is it something interesting?" Tamasaka quickly put down the drawing board and asked in a spirited manner.

"I'd better listen for now. After all, we need to make sure it's not something immoral." Hai Zhixing also put down his paperback, looked at me and said.

I say, after all, I am your teacher, can you please not always treat me like a criminal?

"Well, recently a friend of mine is going to start his own business and open a flower shop near the school, so I want to help my friend promote it a little bit."

"Hey, a flower shop? That sounds great. I think it can provide a lot of materials for painting."

"Promotion? It seems that we may need some investigation before we can do this." Hai Zhixing looked up at me. After a brief thought, she seemed to have understood what I meant: "Should we investigate students' love for flowers and use the school magazine and the Internet to do some publicity?"

Although I knew that Sea Star was very smart, I was still a little surprised that he could guess my purpose so quickly.

"If you haven't opened a store yet, you can put the promotion on hold for now. We can make a survey first, distribute it with this issue of the school magazine, and then collect and collect students' opinions."

"Although it's a good idea, the chairman probably won't allow the school magazine to be used for such private purposes. When recommending a flower shop, you can use the excuse of recommending the lantern viewing in the area around the school as a pretext. However, if it's a survey with an unknown purpose like this, the chairman probably won't agree to do so." I responded to Sea Star.

"Eh? Why? I think the chairman is a nice old man!" Tamasaka thought confusedly.

You are probably the only one in the whole school who can call the chairman of the board "uncle". Although I heard that the chairman cares about Tamasaka a lot, I am still a little surprised to hear Tamasaka directly call the chairman of the board "uncle".

"Xiaoyou, this won't work. Although the chairman is very good to you, he won't allow it if we don't have a reason." Hai Zhixing patiently explained to Tamasaka.

"Oh, so that's how it is." Tamasaka nodded. She must have understood that the chairman would not easily agree to this matter.

"In that case, is the school's official website okay?" Hai Zhixing asked me after thinking for a while.

"It probably can't be done."

After denying the Sea Star, we both fell into silence. Both paths were blocked. There seemed to be no good way to help Yuigahama with the investigation. Although I am a teacher, it is not appropriate for me to use my authority too much to help Yuigahama.

"Hey, can't I just hand out flyers like this at my art exhibition?"

"In that case, the recycling message won't be sent to the main consumers, which is good for publicity, but a little wrong for investigation." Before I could answer, Sea Star spoke up.

"Consumer? What is that? Can I eat it?"

"Well, anyway, this method is unlikely."

"Huh? I thought that was a good idea. What a shame."

After denying Tamasaka's actions, Umi no Hoshi and I fell into deep thought again.

After a long time, Hai Zhixing suddenly spoke as if he had thought of something: "Teacher Hikigaya, isn't the student union discussing the preparations for Christmas activities with Seaside High School recently? How about if we issue the survey based on the needs of the student union? In this way, the chairman should not say anything."

"Yes, in this case the chairman has no reason to reject us." I said excitedly. I was also very excited because the problem that had been troubling me was solved.

But Hai Zhixing was not as happy as I was. It seemed that she was still worried about something. Seeing that she seemed to want to say something, I quickly realized the loophole in this plan, or the key point.

Although it is easy to conduct an investigation using the student union's work as an excuse, we are relatively unclear about the student union's opinions. If we do not get the student union's approval, then naturally, our plan will not succeed.

This plan still has the unstable factor of the student union. Frankly speaking, I don’t have a deep understanding of this student union. Because I have been very busy recently, I don’t even know the new student union president.

"Are you in touch with the student union?"

"I talked to the student union before when I introduced the club, but we didn't have a very in-depth exchange, so I can't guarantee whether it will be successful." Hai Zhixing took over my words, "But we can call the president of the student union over under the pretext of modifying the interview content, and after discussing it with her, see if she can agree to our request."

"Oh, is that so? Then please."

After getting my consent, Hai Zhixing took out his phone and made a call.

"Hello, is this President Ben Chugui? We would like to make some changes to the introduction of the student union published in the school magazine and to your interview. Do you have time now?"

"That's okay. I have a meeting later, but I'm free now. I'll come right over." A familiar voice came from the phone. Eh? How could it be? If I remember correctly, I really haven't contacted the new student union president. Why do I feel that her voice is a little familiar? Is it an illusion?

"Thank you then."

"It's just a small matter. See you later." After this voice came out of the phone, the president of the student union hung up.

"It's already been arranged. She should be here in a while."

Will it come over soon? It seems that Hai Zhixing had talked with the president of the Student Union during the investigation, so he should know something about the president of the Student Union. After all, it would be difficult to discuss with him if I didn't know anything about him. I'd better ask Hai Zhixing first to get more detailed information.