Hikigaya Hachiman is Kuuga?

Of course, he would never admit that he had secretly glanced at her several times, even if you killed him!

In order to prevent being discovered by the other party and causing social death, Hikigaya Hachiman asked the question first, "What's wrong, Yuigahama?"

Hearing this, the cute girl Yuigahama Yui standing next to him looked frightened and uneasy, and her voice became hoarse and trembling.

"Just now the news said that an unconfirmed life form appeared. Although the other party only destroyed some things and left, but..."

Perhaps feeling that her words were too unrealistic and unconvincing, Yuigahama Yui turned the screen of her mobile phone towards Hikigaya Hachiman so that he could see the news displayed on it.

It was a blurry video, but one could make out a figure that looked like a cheetah, running at a very fast speed on the commercial street, grabbing a female figure. When it was about to tear the woman apart with its sharp claws, it strangely stopped the action, and before quickly leaving, it used its claws to destroy everything along the way except humans as if to vent its anger. This video had no beginning or end but could cause great panic.

"Grunge."

Hikigaya Hachiman spent almost the entire night last night organizing the super ancient warrior Riku, and finally left in the Agul Belt what the belt he was wearing was, its various uses, and the mission it represented.

Therefore, he now has a certain degree of understanding about the existence of this creature, which was initially believed to be an alien creature and named as an unconfirmed life form by the police.

They are super ancient people who have existed for who knows how many years. As for why they became like this, it is because the iron tools made from the meteorite iron brought by meteorites, coupled with the amplification of darkness in their hearts, caused the base sequence in their genes to change, turning them into the weird people they are today.

They also have belts, of the same species as him, but because of the mentality of the users, one is for destruction and fighting, called Kidru, made from the magic stone Kibolon; the other is for protection and peace, called Yaguru, made from the spirit stone Yamdam.

A species called Gurongi can also transform between monsters and humans, so there is no way to find them in Riku's records.

Of course, there is a way, but for Hikigaya Hachiman at the moment, the strength is totally insufficient, so it is the same whether he is given or not.

"Xiao Qi, what were you talking about just now?"

Because she often observes the words and actions of people around her to prevent herself from saying the wrong thing and upsetting others, Yuigahama Yui heard Hikigaya Hachiman's whisper, but because the voice was too soft and the class was already in a turmoil, she couldn't hear what was said at all.

"Nothing, I just feel a little scary."

"Right, right? And there's more than one. Look at this."

Hearing Yuigahama Yui's words, Hikigaya Hachiman felt a little panicked. Although he was sure last night that the street he was on was relatively remote and the people living there were all hard-working workers who were on business trips all day, he couldn't guarantee that no one had seen him transforming into a monster and took a picture of it.

Even though he searched all the forums last night and didn't see anything, he really didn't want to experience what happened to his sister last night again.

That scene that was feared by those close to him was the pain that was second only to seeing Hikigaya Komachi almost die.

Fortunately, although the video that Yuigahama Yui showed him was also taken at night, it was not the video of him transforming into a monster and beating the Spider Gurongi, but a scene of a huge bat-like creature flying high in the sky and gradually moving away as the owner of the video was trembling.

"Hey~ Xiaoqi, what do you think these unidentified life forms are? Will they attack us?"

Faced with the frightened Yuigahama Yui, Hikigaya Hachiman could only comfort her by telling her not to worry too much, that the police would definitely protect them.

As for, asking him, a 17-year-old sophomore in high school, to fight those monsters?

He said that he is no longer in middle school. He used to think that he was the chosen one, destined to save the world, and all the misfortunes were just to train his mind.

However, he has matured now, and being a hero is simply not his style.

What's more, there are so many adults and capable people in Japan, so why does they need an ordinary high school student like him to save humanity?

Therefore, he did not regard this as his responsibility or obligation at all. His original intention of gaining power was just to protect his sister, nothing more.

He won't think too much.

Hikigaya Hachiman thought that he could go to the Service Club, which has a terrible name, to read for a while after school, just like usual, then go home to eat dinner made by Hikigaya Komachi, read some comics and play games before going to bed, and finally review his homework and go to bed, ending an ordinary day like usual.

Unfortunately, the arrival of a man completely disrupted his plans.

"Knock, buckle, buckle~"

The sound of knocking on the window glass rang in his ears, and Hikigaya Hachiman subconsciously looked towards the window next to him. He easily saw the male police officer Sakaki Kami, who he had met several times before, and who was perfect in both temperament and appearance and whom no one could envy.

A police officer whose name has been ridiculed many times by Hikigaya Hachiman.

Sakami made a gesture to him to follow, and only after Hikigaya Hachiman nodded in agreement did he turn and leave.

Sighing silently, Hikigaya Hachiman picked up his schoolbag and walked out the door.

"Xiao Qi, that person is..."

"It's an acquaintance. Please tell Yukinoshita that I'm not available today and can't go to the club room. That's it. I'm leaving first. Bye!"

Hikigaya Hachiman, who had guessed about Sakaki Kami's arrival, did not have enough patience to explain too much to Yuigahama Yui, and asked her to explain to the department manager Yukinoshita Yukino, and to avoid being misunderstood by Hiratsuka Shizuka that he had deliberately escaped. After experiencing the crisis of the Iron Fist of Love, he left in a hurry without giving the other party a chance to interrupt.

"Hey~ Xiaoqi, wait a minute..."

When Yuigahama Yui chased out, she saw the man who was chatting with Hikigaya Hachiman. When he noticed her presence, he gave her an apologetic smile and seemed to say something to Hikigaya Hachiman. The latter looked back at her and said something to him. It was easy to see that the overly perfect adult had a helpless expression.

[You must be saying that I am not your friend, so you don’t need to say too much to me, right, you little idiot!]

Yuigahama Yui, who guessed what Hikigaya Hachiman said, soon saw the person she cursed leave first, while the adult sighed again, made an apologetic gesture to her, and followed the boy who was leaving.

"So, what's the matter? You can tell me, right? Even if you don't consider me a friend, at least I'm someone you know well, Xiaoqi, you idiot~"

Yuigahama Yui looked at Hikigaya Hachiman who was walking further and further away without looking back, then she withdrew her gaze in a depressed mood and walked slowly towards the direction of the Service Club.

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The rooftop of Sobu High School.

"The wind here is quite comfortable, don't you think, Hikigaya-kun?"

"Yes, it is indeed very comfortable. Can you tell me why you came to see me, Officer Sakaki?"

Sakaki Gami shook his head at the wariness that Hikigaya Hachiman showed at the moment, "You don't have to be so reluctant to contact me, right? Didn't we get along quite well in the previous few times?"

"That's just what you think. I don't think those few times I had contact with you could be considered pleasant."

Hearing this, Sakaki Gami nodded in sudden realization, "Yeah, the few times you came into contact with me were all because of cases, so it really wasn't a pleasant experience for you!"

"I'm sorry, I didn't consider your feelings."

Hikigaya Hachiman sighed helplessly at the young police officer who was apologizing to him and could truly feel his apology. He decided not to beat around the bush.

Because he had already seen what kind of person the other party was, and there was no point in running away.

"So, what clue came to you this time and made you find me?"

Facing Hikigaya Hachiman's words that were unclear whether they were self-deprecating or sarcastic, Sakaki Gami took out a piece of dark red cloth from his pocket and said, "I think if you see this, you should know what I want to say, right?"

Hikigaya Hachiman sighed deeply, "I said that when Komachi woke up, after she managed to fool herself, she felt like she had forgotten something. It turned out to be the strong wind that blew in halfway."

"So, it blew in front of you again, and then you thought this handkerchief was the same one I gave to Li Ke before, so you hid it and verified the bloodstains on it, and found out that it was my sister's?"

Sakami nodded. "Yes, I don't want to admit that I'm lucky in this regard, but I can't deny that whenever I get involved in a case, evidence will come to me on its own."

"so……"

The young police officer looked up, with strong emotion in his eyes, "Can you tell me what happened?"

Hearing this, Hikigaya Hachiman felt as if a certain burden that had been weighing on him had completely disappeared, and he felt much more relaxed. Perhaps he had intended this from the beginning.

If he really had to choose someone in this world to whom he could tell all the incredible things that happened last night without reservation, he could not think of anyone else except this perfect, inhuman young police officer in front of him.

Perhaps, he had already made his choice when he did not escape from Sakami, but chose to come to this rooftop with him.

So, he confessed!

Chapter 5: Hikigaya Hachiman's Hesitation

"So and so, so and so, so and so, so and so!"

After listening to Hikigaya Hachiman's account of the series of bizarre events that happened last night, Sakaki Gami took a deep breath, as if he wanted to spit out all the chaotic emotions in his heart.

He gently patted the boy's shoulder with his hand and said, "I won't say any more unnecessary words. If I say too much, you will just think too much, so I will just say this!"

When he looked up at himself, I seemed to see a trace of desire in his eyes. It was the desire for someone to answer his deep doubts about how he should live in the future.

Sakami had seen this kind of look too many times in his career as a police officer.

A teenager whose parents were taken away by a brutal murderer, a parent who wanted to commit suicide with his child due to the pressure of life, a person who was seriously injured in a vicious assault incident for no reason, etc.

There are some things he can enlighten through words, but there are others he can do nothing about. After all, even an omnipotent God has things that are beyond his reach. Omnipotence itself is a self-contradictory false proposition.

Therefore, all he can do is to try his best to comfort the broken heart when tragedy really happens. There is no other way.

So, with his back to the afterglow of the setting sun, he raised his right hand to the boy with a thumbs up, showing a brilliant smile that could move people's hearts and give them the courage to face their fears, and said softly: "So, Hikigaya-kun, you just need to act according to your heart, and don't care too much. A boy should have the vigor that a boy should have, right?"

[Ah~ Really, no matter how many times I see your smile, I can't refuse anything. I always feel that in some ways, Officer Sakaki, you are also a weirdo!]

The fear that had always lingered in his heart and that Hikigaya Hachiman had tried his best to forget, miraculously disappeared when he saw Sakaki Gami's smile. In his opinion, this was the same incredible ability as those of those monsters.

However, as a loner and even a somewhat arrogant young man, he would not reveal his true feelings.

So, he just pretended to be disgusted, slapped away Sakami's hand on his shoulder, and whispered impatiently: "I know, you are very nagging, uncle!"

Seeing him like this, even though she had not known him for a long time, Sakaki Gami, who knew his character, knew that Hikigaya Hachiman was fine.

"Then just enjoy your school life, and let us adults deal with those unconfirmed life forms!"

"Tsk~ Officer Sakaki, you think too highly of me. Giving up my own personal time, blocking my own emotions, abandoning the pain of the flesh, and becoming a hero fighting only to protect others is not my personality at all, okay?"

The young man pointed at himself with a smug look on his face and said, "I'm a scumbag who dreams of becoming a full-time househusband. Such noble and self-sacrificing behavior doesn't suit me at all!"

"How can you say such rubbish with such complacency?"

Sakami shook his head at the boy's arrogant attitude, "Then I'll go back first. I've already cleaned up all traces of Hikigaya-kun and your sister. No one will suspect you."

After confirming what he thought, Sakaki Gami was about to say goodbye to Hikigaya Hachiman and return to the headquarters to investigate the unconfirmed life form when a rapid phone ring rang in the pocket of his suit.

He gave an apologetic look and took out his cell phone from his pocket. As the Yam Damu Spiritual Stone gradually strengthened his body to a certain extent, Hikigaya Hachiman clearly saw the fleeting seriousness on the other's face.

"It looks like another case has occurred. It's true that human nature is just as you said, it will never diminish. I'm leaving now. I'll contact you when I have time, Hikigaya-kun."

"Bye, Officer Sakaki."

He said goodbye with an indifferent look on his face, but in fact, Hikigaya Hachiman was concentrating his attention and listening carefully to the sound he captured from Sakami's mobile phone at this moment.

"Sakaki-san, we seem to have found the location of Unidentified Lifeform No. 3. Would you like to come over? We are just…"

"Okay, I'll be there right away."

After knowing the location of Unconfirmed Life Form No. 3, Sakaki Gami hung up the phone and was about to rush over when he heard the boy's hesitant voice from behind him.

"Hey~ Officer Sakaki, what is it…"

However, before Hikigaya Hachiman could even muster up the courage to say anything, he was interrupted by the middle-aged police officer's hearty words.

"Hikigaya-kun, this is our adult business, you should just enjoy your school life and get rid of those rotten dead fish eyes of yours!"

Facing Sakami, who had a playful expression on his face but caring eyes, Hikigaya Hachiman lowered his head.

[Yeah, Officer Sakaki is much better than me. With him around, there's no need for me. Being a hero isn't my style.]

The self-hypnotized boy raised his head again. The will that extended from his inner courage had faded away, and his eyes became decayed again.

He waved his hand and said insincerely: "Good luck to you, I will go over to participate in the club activities first."

However, the boy was still that fool with a sharp tongue but a soft heart. When he passed by the young police officer who was smiling with relief, he still left a message telling him to call him anytime if he needed anything.

[Hehe~ That’s why I said Hikigaya-kun…]

Quickly walking past the slightly bowed boy, Sakami glanced at the worried-looking boy from the corner of his eye and revealed a refreshing smile.

[You are also a fool, a fool like me who only thinks about others and ignores himself.]

[So, as long as I, a big fool, have not lost my ability to move, I will not let you take the first step into danger, little fool~]

With this thought in mind, not sure if it could be achieved, Sakami rushed to the destination told by his colleague.

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"Sato, what's the situation now?"

This is a place near a church with few residents around and a slightly remote location.

Sakaki Gami, who rushed here from Sobu High School, found Sato Jin, who had arrived earlier and was now following him.

"Gamisan, there is no movement from No. 3 at the moment, but judging by its vampire-like body, I think it's because it's still daytime."

At this moment, Sato Jin did not face the enthusiasm of his idol like he did last night, but began to analyze calmly.

"Your analysis makes sense. According to the photos we took of No. 3 before, they were all taken at night."

Sakaki nodded in agreement with part of Sato's analysis. "Indeed, No. 1 has the ability to spin silk like a spider, No. 3 only appears at night, and No. 5 also has the speed of a cheetah."

Just when Sato was about to feel happy when his analysis was recognized by Sakaki Gami.

Sakami's next words helped him regain his composure.

"However, last night, the No. 2 that was urgently sent from Nagano and caused the annihilation of the entire archaeological team was followed by No. 4 and No. , which are suspected to be of the same species. They both look similar to stag beetles in appearance, but they do not show corresponding characteristics."

"So, we can assume that both of them are special compared to other unconfirmed life forms. Whether there are other individuals, or whether they are all special, requires more information."