Hikigaya Hachiman is still in the dark

"Thank you, Yuigahama."

"Thank you. By the way, did you add sugar properly?"

"Xiao Qi, come on. You've drunk the coffee I made specially for you before. It should be to your taste."

In response to my reminder, Yuigahama spoke in dissatisfaction.

Come to think of it, this did happen before. Yuigahama made some coffee for me to drink. Although it can't completely compare to MAX coffee, I have to admit that the taste is similar.

"Sorry, I forgot."

"It's okay. Rather, your formal apology is a bit... " Yuigahama twisted her body, then quickly ran to Yukinoshita's side.

"Speaking of which, Yukinoshita, you don't drink MAX coffee, right? And, if I remember correctly, you didn't like sweet things before." Looking at Yukinoshita who was drinking coffee peacefully, I expressed my doubts.

Yuigahama is okay. She is never picky about food or anything like that. In a way, Yuigahama is really an easy-to-please person. Yukinoshita is different. Although she doesn't hate sweets, in my opinion, she was never able to tolerate the sweetness of MAX coffee. I remember once before, she said that MAX coffee is extremely sweet. This time, I feel that Yukinoshita's taste has changed a lot. She can drink MAX coffee naturally. Moreover, when she cooked last time, the taste was slightly sweet.

"Did you notice?" Hearing my question, Yukinoshita looked at me in surprise.

"What? Does this question sound so stupid? Even I would have noticed it, okay? And if we live together, you should be able to notice your tastes or something like that anyway." I explained forcefully, not knowing what Yukinoshita's gaze meant.

"That's true. But, you're also right. This is indeed easy to detect." Yukinoshita was laughing softly there, and Yuigahama was also looking at me and Yukinoshita and laughing softly.

"Xiao Qi, you are such an idiot!"

"All of a sudden, I was laughed at and called an idiot. And Yuigahama, you're the only one who doesn't have the right to say that to me!"

"What Xiaoqi said was too much. What do you mean I have no right to criticize Xiaoqi? I have a very strong right, okay?" Yuigahama said, waving her arms exaggeratedly, with an arrogant and proud expression on her face: "I am now starting my own business, I am a very great person!"

"Rather than calling it a business, it's more like a nominal position, and then let Hikigaya and I do it, right? Just now, you have just received my basic guidance. To be honest, your business plan is unexpectedly bad!" However, next to the happy Yuigahama, her best friend ruthlessly exposed Yuigahama.

"Hate it, Yukino-chan, which side are you on?"

"Do the three of us still need to take sides?"

"of course yes!"

The two of them then started arguing there. They had experienced such scenes many times before.

"I say, can you tell me the reason for your change of taste? Did you come in here on purpose to enforce the creed that I must remain quiet, while you can make unlimited noise?"

"Oh, sorry, Xiaoqi." Yuigahama looked at me apologetically.

"I lost my composure." Yukinoshita said while combing her hair and skirt. There was no apology in her voice at all, but she was the great devil Yukinoshita after all, and it was rare for her to say such words that sounded like an apology.

"The reason for the change in taste is actually very simple. I think Yuigahama is the same."

"I can roughly guess it, Yukino." Yuigahama responded to Yukinoshita with a smile.

"What are you talking about? Sorry, I don't understand at all!"

"If it's Hikigaya, it's really hard to understand."

"So, is it a simple reason or a complicated one? Also, can I understand what you just said as discrimination against me? I'm not bragging, but I think my comprehension ability and IQ are pretty good..."

"It's not because of that." Yukinoshita interrupted me before I could finish my words, but this time, the way Yukinoshita interrupted me was different from before. It didn't carry the unquestionable arrogance. Instead, it contained something called gentleness.

"It's a bit difficult to explain. Maybe after you leave someone, you suddenly find that he has a more important place in your heart than you thought. At this time, you will try what he has done, taste what he likes to eat, and think about what he was thinking about before.

That's how it is. Ordinary thoughts grow like crazy vines, and then, before you know it, you will find that you have changed. Your habits, your thinking, and even a part of your soul have changed because of this person. When you come to your senses, you have already become like this unconsciously, but you don't dislike it. In your heart, you will even think that it turns out that this is not bad. "

Yukinoshita spoke quietly, like a wandering poet in medieval Europe who could tell the most touching stories, while Yuigahama looked at Yukinoshita quietly. As if she had noticed something, Yuigahama's hand tightly grasped Yukinoshita's hand.

The reason, is this the case?

Although I didn't fully understand what Yukinoshita said, I knew the reason the moment she said it...

Changing myself for another person seemed extremely stupid and incomprehensible to me in the past, but now I can fully understand the meaning of what Yukinoshita said.

Yukinoshita said I didn't understand, probably because she thought I hadn't been in a relationship in the years since I graduated from high school. It was really too much, to make such a presumptuous judgment about my relationship status.

I have experienced many such things.

But even if I understood it, I still couldn't fully comprehend it.

If Yukinoshita changed herself for someone, then—

Who is that person?

"That's you, stupid Hachiman!"

(This scene is a fantasy scene)

Chapter 148 Hikigaya Hachiman falls asleep peacefully

Who is that person? Is there really someone in this world who can change Yukinoshita? As proud as Yukinoshita is, she can change for others. In my opinion, it is a very incredible thing. To put it in an analogy, there is a man whose charm makes Joan of Arc give up her career and struggle and follow that man.

The more outstanding a person is, the more stubborn he or she is, because outstanding people will unconsciously have a sense of pride and naturally be self-centered. This is understandable, because the nature of human beings is to rely on powerful people and things. If others are centered on you and learn from you, then you will naturally feel that you are more special than others. With such a mentality, it is difficult to change because of others.

"I think I can understand what you said."

"Hey, really? Xiaoqi, can you really understand it? Aren't you just trying to be brave?"

"Why are you so surprised? I do understand!" I vented my dissatisfaction loudly. Even you understand, why don't I understand? I feel that my personality has been denied! Yuigahama, what you said just now can definitely be treated as verbal violence...

"So suspicious, Xiaoqi, did you lie to me before?" Yuigahama looked at me with suspicion: "Didn't you say before that you had never been in a relationship, right?"

"Well..." Yuigahama's words immediately made my momentum disappear without a trace. Strictly speaking, what Yuigahama said was not wrong. When Yuigahama asked me if I had ever been in love, I lied and said that I had never been in love. But when I was chatting with Mr. Hiratsuka, I said that I had been in love.

Even if I could lie to myself and say that it was an ambiguous emotion, in fact, I knew very well in my heart that the feelings between us at that time were by no means simple friendship, or anything else that could be described. If I had to describe it, probably only the word love could describe the feelings between us.

It was really troublesome since I had never been in a relationship before. It took so long to even confirm my feelings.

"I hesitated, Xiaoqi, you really lied to me!"

"No, and why did you suddenly bring this up!" In order to cover up my panic, I spoke loudly, trying to change the subject: "Since the reason is clear, can you please explain it clearly? Yukinoshita, who did you change your taste because of?"

"Hey, for whom? Xiaoqi, you know this and yet you still ask?" Yuigahama was stunned for a moment. Yukinoshita looked up at the ceiling, not knowing what she was thinking.

"How could I possibly know? If I knew, I would definitely become good friends with that person. After all, there aren't many people who like MAX coffee now, and I haven't met a like-minded friend like this for a long time!"

"You are the world's biggest idiot."

"What! Who are you talking about?" Compared to the angry Yuigahama, Yukinoshita seemed much calmer. She turned her head to look at me and said playfully as if jokingly: "Maybe it's the God of Sweets!"

"I don't remember such a strange god! And this reason is too perfunctory no matter how you explain it, isn't it?"

"How naive, Hikigaya-kun! Isn't there a legend about eight million gods in RB? In RB, everything can become a god."

"Of course I know all this, but the fact that you said this so seriously shows that you have the potential to be a shaman. So, do you want to try being a shrine maiden?"

"Mikoto! Yukino, do you think wearing shrine maiden costumes can help attract more customers?" Yukinoshita didn't respond, but Yuigahama spoke with sparkling eyes, as if she had discovered a new world, in surprise.

"You idiot over there, don't you think you've gone too far in your entrepreneurial endeavor? If you keep going like this, your flower shop will become a flower shop in another sense..."

"But wearing fluttering clothes is very comfortable, and it feels cute, you see, it's so hot, and that's it, it will definitely be popular!"

"Although you look intoxicated, I'm sorry, I can't understand what you are talking about at all!"

"You guys are so noisy..." I don't know if it was a complaint, but Yukinoshita said softly.

"Yuigahama, please be quiet."

"Xiao Qi, what right do you have to criticize me? You are just like me, making noise there all the time." Yuigahama refuted me unwillingly, but then became like me, standing there obediently and regaining her calm.

"Well, let's talk business next." The topic was changed seriously again. As expected, even Yukinoshita was unwilling to talk more about her love affairs? But I can understand it. After all, I am also reluctant to talk about my past love affairs.

"The person who came to see you today is your editor-in-chief, right? If that's the case, then the information she gave you should be about urging you to submit your manuscript, right?"

"Well, that's about it!"

"Hey, is that little guy really here to urge us to submit our manuscripts? He's so small, but he seems very powerful!" An expression appeared on Yuigahama's face, as if she didn't know what that thing was, but it should be very powerful.

Please understand it well. Didn't I just explain it to you? I used such a wonderful metaphor. Please remember it well! Otherwise, I will use it to set questions in future exams.

"Yuigahama, you must never look down on small people! You know, in many cases, having nothing can beat having something, being small can beat being big, and being poor can beat being huge!"

"Sorry, I have bad associations."

"Hikigaya, don't say anything!" Yukinoshita said as she glared at me fiercely, so I wisely shut my mouth.

As expected, any woman who says she doesn’t care about the nonsense there is lying…

"I can't fully understand it, but I can roughly understand it..." Yuigahama shook her head.

"That's about it. What about you? How are you doing?"

"As you can see." I stretched out my hand helplessly and shook my head: "I have absolutely no clue."

"I can tell from your messy room." Yukinoshita sighed, and Yuigahama also interrupted, "Not only that, but the lighting here is very dim. It feels like something bad is going on."

"It's just because the soft lighting allows me to find my own creative inspiration! Generally, when I write, I like to be in a darker environment."

"Indeed, some writers will have some strange little habits when they write. What about these? Do you also like such an environment when you write?" Yukinoshita pointed to a pile of messy waste paper next to me.

"Well, of course not..." Yukinoshita's words made me feel very embarrassed. Indeed, no matter what, no one would be willing to live in a dirty and messy environment.

"Why are there so many pieces of waste paper?" Yuigahama next to me asked, "If I remember correctly, Xiaoqi, you usually use a laptop, right?"

"I use that most of the time, but when I'm thinking about the outline of a novel, I'm more used to using pen and paper. If inspiration suddenly comes to me, it's easier to write it down." I explained to Yuigahama.

"I see. Indeed, there are many writers who still write with pen and paper even in this day and age." Yuigahama nodded, indicating that she could understand.

"Since we're here, why not help Xiaoqi tidy up the room?" Yuigahama said this and stood up.

"I'll help too." Yukinoshita said, and stood up. The two of them quickly ran to the bathroom and took out the broom and rag.

In a short while, my room was cleaned by them. I have to admit that these two people's cleaning skills are so profound that I feel my room is brand new and no longer the same as before.

"Thank you so much!" After they finished cleaning, they sat on the chairs next to my desk. Although my room is not very big, they cleaned it very carefully for me, so they were sitting on the chairs together, resting breathlessly.

"It's okay, Xiaoqi, just consider it as a favor."

"It's just too dirty to look at." Yukinoshita adjusted her breathing: "Well, the preparations have been made. Next, please tell us in detail about the specific situation of your current novel creation."

"Very pessimistic." Seeing Yukinoshita's serious face, it was probably necessary to tell the truth: "Although I have a general idea, I have no idea how to write it... To be pessimistic, now there is only the initial setting. How should I write it later? What kind of story should I tell? What style should the novel be? I have no idea at all. If I use an analogy, if my novel is a towering tree, then it has not even found its seeds yet."

"The metaphor is so vivid that I can understand the miserable situation you are in now."

"Xiao Qi, you are so pitiful."

Please realize that you are in the same situation as me, you stupid entrepreneur!

"This is really a dangerous situation." Yukinoshita rubbed her chin with her hand and sighed, "Is this also the reason why you couldn't sleep last night?"

"That's not the case..." I responded to Yukinoshita awkwardly. I was so ashamed that I couldn't even say that I was so excited about living together that I couldn't sleep!

"If you can't think of anything, why don't you take a rest first? With your current condition, I think no matter how hard you try, it will be in vain. You know, when you are anxious, you can't do anything well."

"I also think Xiaoqi has been working too hard recently. Resting well is the most important thing right now. Xiaoqi, you'd better not push yourself too hard." Yuigahama looked at me worriedly: "Didn't Xiaoqi faint at school today? I think your health is more important than work. Xiaoqi, how about you rest well?"

I was silent, not knowing how to respond to them. Indeed, I was forcing myself a little bit. I also knew that in my current state, no matter how hard I tried, I couldn't write a single word. But I felt it was a bit wrong to let go and rest.

“Is the deadline close?”

"It's not that urgent. It's just that because it's a new book, I have to quickly code the first chapter and confirm the direction of the novel. Then, I'll hand it over to the editorial department for review and additional revisions. At the beginning of creation, there is a lot of work to do, so of course, the sooner the manuscript is submitted, the better."

"In that case, it doesn't matter. Only if you have a good rest can you work more efficiently, right?" Yukinoshita looked at me and said seriously.

"What you said makes sense..." There was obvious hesitation in my words: "But."

"There aren't that many buts. Xiaoqi, just take a good rest first. We'll find a way later."

I looked at Yukinoshita and Yuigahama, and neither of them showed any intention of backing down.

Seeing this, I could only sigh and say, "I understand. I will have a good rest."

"That's right." Yuigahama nodded.

"Then you should have a good rest. Yuigahama and I will go back first."

Seeing me nod, Yukinoshita pulled Yuigahama back to their room as soon as she finished speaking. Worrying about something, no matter how hard you try now, you can't change anything, forget it, let's just leave it like this for now...

Chapter 149 Things are developing in an incredible direction

When I woke up the next morning, maybe because I slept well last night, I got up without struggling when the alarm rang.

I haven't had a good night's sleep for a long time. Is that right?

If I think about it carefully, since Yuigahama came to see me, I have encountered various things in my life, which has caused me not to have a good sleep for a long time. Before, there were times when I had a good sleep quality, but this time, I don’t know why, I slept comfortably for the first time in my life.

Is it because of the relationship between Yukinoshita and Yuigahama? So, it turns out that deliberately telling someone to have a good rest before they go to bed really works? Of course, the following situations should be excluded. For example, after you say goodnight to someone, that person sends another person a message saying "I can't sleep, what should I do?"

I looked at the alarm clock and it seemed to be just past 6:30. The alarm was set at 6:30 before, so I should adjust it to around 7:00.