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If there was one thing he knew, it was...

He had been searching for the shape of the "real thing," which gradually took on different forms in his mind.

And what he wants...must not belong to him alone...

If it is just something that belongs to him, it is not the real thing.

[A genuine object] belongs to at least two people, but not just two people.

So what exactly is the real thing?

He is still searching.

He will always find it.

Must be found.

.........

.........

"...Aqi? Are you okay? You seem distressed..."

Yuigahama called out softly.

"Hmm? Ah... Sorry, it's a bit..."

Yukigaya came back from his memories, looked up at Yuigahama, smiled awkwardly, and said it was okay.

"Really? That's good..."

Yuigahama breathed a sigh of relief after hearing that.

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Author's words: "I woke up in shock from my dying illness again. The clown turned out to be me. I almost forgot to update. Update, update, update, update. Go to sleep. It's almost time to get off work, right? Go to sleep quickly."

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Chapter 155 The person who is closest to the real thing in Hikigaya's heart

"I found you. You're here, Yuigahama-san. ...And Hikigaya-san?"

Suddenly, Yuigahama and Hikigaya heard a familiar voice coming from behind them. They turned around and found it was Yukinoshita.

"Ah, Xiaoxue!"

“…Oh~hi.”

Yuigahama waved and greeted happily, while Hikigaya remained calm.

"We're back together. Have you decided on a gift?"

Yukinoshita asked the two of them.

"Um... No... I can even say I haven't thought about it at all..."

Yuigahama shook her head.

"It's the same here."

Yukinoshita sighed as if she had expected this, because she seemed to be feeling the same way.

"Is that so... Then let's go shopping for a while. I'm having a hard time deciding."

Yukinoshita said helplessly.

"Eh?! Um! So, the three of you should go shopping together again?"

Upon hearing this, Yuigahama immediately showed an ecstatic expression and became excited.

"That's fine with me..."

After hesitating for a moment, Yukinoshita nodded.

However, Hikigaya chose to refuse.

"…Sorry, I need to go over there and take a look."

Hikigaya pointed somewhere in the distance and spoke apologetically to Yuigahama.

Yuigahama pouted unhappily, she still wanted the three of them to go shopping together for a while...

However, the two beautiful girls didn't want to force him to do anything, so they just nodded and agreed to him.

If and when can I force him?

I believe, there won't be three people...

"...Okay. See you later, Qi!"

Then, Yuigahama waved goodbye to him.

"oh oh……"

He raised his right hand and made an OK gesture.

Then he turned and left...

Once again, what he's after remains constant... the real thing.

But I alone can’t get it.

Only when you share it with someone can you begin to see its initial form.

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Hikigaya: "The real thing?"

[Yes, "Real Thing", he used to be looking for my things.]

【Always searching.】

This pursuit is not easy; it requires courage and sincerity, as well as honesty and trust between each other.

Yukinoshita Yukino was once the person he thought was closest to the "real thing". He always admired her straightforwardness and courage.

Her words and actions are unrestrained and unpretentious, as if she is at peace with the world, which makes Hikigaya respect her.

【But now, it should have changed. 】

[Or perhaps his understanding of "The Real Thing" has changed.]

Originally, what he considered "real" was unconditional trust and understanding between two people, without deception or concealment, without the need to wear a mask when facing each other, that is, to entrust one's true heart to the other, and the other party to do the same.

It's a very complex relationship, and it's basically impossible for humans to achieve it.

Yukinoshita Yukino is outspoken, independent, doesn't care about other people's opinions, and dares to say and do what she wants... She doesn't need to deliberately maintain relationships and doesn't wear a mask. This is her style of doing things.

[This also perfectly matches Hikigaya's original understanding of the "real thing."]

However, Hikigaya's understanding of the "real thing" seems to have subtly changed. Although the two still have unconditional trust and understanding, but...

[What is more important is the sincere emotional exchange and the deep understanding and support between each other.]

Perhaps, "Real Things" is not just about simple trust and sincerity, but a deeper emotional connection that needs to be tested and tested by time.

[It no longer refers to him and her, or him and his, two people communicating with each other with unconditional trust and understanding, without deception or concealment...]

[Thinking about it now, his idea was really too extreme.]

He realized that, for him, the pursuit of "The Real Thing" was no longer a simple trust and understanding, but a deeper emotional exchange.

[No one can trust and understand someone just after meeting them, or after knowing them for a while. It is the best that you can be without any guard.]

During this time, he experienced many things, especially the various entanglements with Yumiko, which made him realize the true meaning of "True Thing".

[Perhaps, this kind of real relationship requires more time and effort to build, requires honesty and trust between each other, and requires enduring each other's vulnerability and strength.]

[As I said before, he alone can't get the "real thing."]

【So... there must be at least two people. 】

[Since the two people are a man and a woman, how can they obtain the "real thing"? ]

[It was the heartfelt conversations time and time again, and the loving tears that fell before him time and time again that made him feel the genuine and pure feelings.]

[It's not the affection for his younger sister Komachi, nor the friendship for his friend Ayaka, but the love that strikes his heart again and again.]

["True Thing" is not just a simple concept, but a precious and rare emotional connection. Only after going through various tests and hardships can one find the true love that belongs to him.]

A hope and anticipation welled up in his heart, anticipating that in future exchanges with "her," he would find that precious true love and the "real thing" that belonged to them.

【And now there is only one person who is closest to the real thing. 】

[And that was Miura Yumiko. During this period, a lot of things really happened between him and her. It was very short and very fast. The time was short, and their relationship was fast.]

[She quickly surpassed the relationship between Yukinoshita Yukino and Yuigahama Yui, who had been with him for a year, and was only a little bit away from reaching the level of Ayaka.]

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Author's words: "Writing this paragraph about understanding the real thing took the author nearly four hours. I had to look up information, look, the self-exposure quotes from the Great Teacher, and also to make it fit the plot. I almost vomited when I looked at the time. Damn, it's 3:56 these two days. I need to sleep, or I'm going to die if I don't sleep now."

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Chapter 156 I guess it will be

After shopping for a while, Hikigaya finally chose a gift.

After buying it, of course I would spend the rest of the time meeting up with them...

But where to find them?

"Just send a message to Yuigahama first."

Hikigaya took out his cell phone, edited a text message and sent it to Yuigahama.

As for why it wasn't sent to Yukinoshita... well... that guy probably spends less time looking at his phone than she does reading a physical book.

[Hikigaya Hachiman: "Where are you guys?"]

"Aqi, where are you? Xiaoxue and I are still waiting in line to pay. There are so many people ('；一；`)" by Yuigahama Yui.

(Checkout? Ah, um, there's definitely a long line...)

Hikigaya thought about it and continued sending it.

Hikigaya Hachiman: "I've already bought it. I'll be waiting for you at the exit."

[Sorry! I understand! (?????)(????): Yuigahama Yui]

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"Ah, I found it! Ah Qi!"

Not long after, two girls walked towards him with smiles on their faces.

Yuigahama waved to him happily.

"Oh, here we come."

Hikigaya's response was a little cold.

The two women approached him, and Yukinoshita immediately apologized, "Sorry. I kept you waiting."

In fact, it doesn't matter if she doesn't apologize, and she didn't wait long. However, according to Yukinoshita's personality, this apology is necessary.

After all, you are causing trouble for others, although this trouble is dispensable, or perhaps it is not even a trouble.

But she still has to apologize, this is Yukinoshita Yukino.

"It's okay, it didn't take long." Hikigaya nodded slightly in understanding. "So? Did you get what you wanted?"

He turned his gaze to the bag in Yukinoshita's arms.