Chapter 272: Taking You Home Is Not Out of the Question
"No photos? That feels very suspicious..."
Hearing Hikigaya Hachiman say that he hadn't even saved one photo of that relative on his phone, Yukinoshita Yukino immediately became alert.
Generally speaking, for a distant relative who is unknown and suddenly comes to stay, there should be at least one photo for basic identification...
"I have physical photos, but I really don't have any on my phone..."
Hikigaya Hachiman was a little helpless.
He was not like his sister Komachi, who liked to spend time on the sofa binge-watching shows or chatting with friends on her phone.
His usual entertainment when he got home was reading various manga, novels, or sitting in front of the TV for a day, so it was perfectly normal that he hadn't taken a picture of Sakura with his phone.
"Well, it's actually quite simple to verify whether Hikki is lying, isn't it?"
Yuigahama Yui's brain worked for a rare moment.
She clapped her hands to draw the attention of Hikigaya and Yukinoshita, and then decided that after the club activities were over, she would follow Hikigaya Hachiman to see Sakura's true appearance.
'Wouldn't that be too much trouble?'
Hearing that the two girls wanted to go with him to pick up Sakura, Hikigaya Hachiman subconsciously tried to refuse.
"What, are you feeling guilty?"
Seeing that Hikigaya Hachiman was suspected of trying to escape, Yukinoshita's tone instantly dropped a few degrees.
"She's right there, what do I have to feel guilty about? I'm just worried that it will be too late when you two go to see Sakura and go home."
Although both Yukinoshita Yukino and Yuigahama Yui were carrying the magical artifacts personally made by Hikigaya Hachiman, meaning they didn't have to worry about the danger of running into evil spirits on the way home late, evil spirits aren't the only danger at night.
"Then you can just take us home."
Almost instinctively, Yukinoshita Yukino blurted out the thought in her mind.
Hikigaya Hachiman was very capable anyway. Since he was worried about their safety, he should just take them to a safe location.
However, Yukinoshita Yukino regretted her words as soon as she said them.
After all, the meaning conveyed by her statement was too easily misinterpreted.
No, the word 'misinterpreted' can no longer be used to describe it; it should be said that it was too direct!
Although Yukinoshita Yukino admitted in her heart that ever since that night, she had indeed harbored some unusual feelings for Hikigaya Hachiman.
Especially after spending this time together, this feeling had a tendency to intensify.
But this did not mean she would say something as bold and direct as what she just said!
'What's wrong with me? Suddenly...'
Turning her face away to avoid the surprised gazes of the two people next to her, Yukinoshita Yukino carefully pondered the reason for her committing such a careless mistake.
"Yukino..."
Yuigahama Yui's face was filled with complex emotions.
Although she had vaguely sensed the feelings Yukinoshita harbored for Hikigaya Hachiman when the three of them were together, she had pretended to be ignorant because Yukinoshita never made it clear.
However, the delusion of self-deception was ultimately shattered.
'What should I do?'
Glancing at Yukinoshita's turned back, and then at Hikigaya Hachiman, who had a calm expression despite also hearing Yukinoshita's statement, Yuigahama Yui became conflicted.
"Alright."
"Eh?" x2
Hearing Hikigaya Hachiman's words, Yukinoshita Yukino and Yuigahama Yui simultaneously turned around in surprise, unable to believe what their ears had just heard.
"Is my agreement that strange?"
Even though his heart, which had gone through thick and thin, was quite calm, Hikigaya Hachiman still subconsciously scratched his cheek in the face of the gazes cast by the two girls.
"Well, how should I put it? I thought with your personality, Hikki, you would agree after being a bit more difficult..."
"That is true, the process of agreement was too simple. It's almost as if he's a different person."
Yukinoshita Yukino nodded in agreement with Yuigahama Yui's assessment.
Ever since the weekend, Hikigaya Hachiman had felt a bit odd to her.
Based on his usual personality, although he would definitely agree to the suggestion of taking them home because he was worried about her and Yuigahama's safety in the end.
But before that, he should have first complained about why they had to come home so late...
'After all, it's been a while since we last met, so a little change is normal.'
Although no one continued to bring up the topic they had just discussed, Hikigaya Hachiman knew that taking the two girls home today was basically settled.
He sat down in his usual spot, took out the novel he had bought the previous week from his bag.
Because he had stopped reading for a year, he had forgotten all the plot he had seen before, so he had no choice but to start reading from the beginning.
But soon, Hikigaya Hachiman's attention was forced to shift from the book in his hand to something else.
"Is there something else?"
Looking up at Yuigahama Yui standing beside him, Hikigaya Hachiman's face carried a hint of helplessness.
He had already silently expressed his attitude, so this idiot shouldn't press the issue!
Even if he was a piece of salted fish, he would still feel shy when facing emotional issues!
"Um, I..."
Looking at the indifferent expression on Hikigaya Hachiman's face, Yuigahama Yui truly couldn't understand how he could do that.
Hadn't he just heard Yukino say something like that?
And judging from the level of care he usually showed towards herself and Yukinoshita, hadn't he already realized his own feelings?
"Yui, the black tea is ready."
Yukinoshita Yukino, who intended to let the matter pass, saw Yuigahama Yui go over to Hikigaya Hachiman and immediately started the work of brewing tea.
Seeing that things were about to be completely led down an unknown path, she timely called out to her.
"Ah, I'll be right there..."
Subconsciously responding to Yukinoshita's words, it wasn't until she returned to Yukinoshita's side and picked up the teapot that Yuigahama Yui realized something was wrong.
She had clearly intended to ask Hikigaya Hachiman a question just now, so why was she pouring tea here now?!
But it's impossible to go back and ask again, right?
Secretly glancing at Hikigaya Hachiman, who was completely absorbed in his light novel, Yuigahama Yui's expression darkened.
After all, she was the one who interrupted her own question and ran back.
If she ran over to ask the question again, he would definitely dislike her!
"..."
Catching sight of Yuigahama Yui's troubled look from the corner of his eye, Hikigaya Hachiman paused slightly in his page-turning motion, then he withdrew his gaze and refocused his attention on the text in front of him.
Hello everyone! I'm VarieTL
Thank you as always for your support!
I wanted to announce that I posted a new Fanfiction!
Saving the World with Crossovers, starting with replacing Natsuki subaru with Hikigaya Hachiman
Kawata Osamu transmigrated and became a God.
Wonderful start, right? Unfortunately, this world is destined to be destroyed by the Abyss...
The only thing he can do is try to merge many worlds together thanks to the "Children of the World."
If he can show everyone their adventures and evoke enough emotion, the worlds will merge! Kawata Osamu decided to start by replacing Natsuki Subaru with Hikigaya Hachiman!
2nd Arc: Ayanokouji Kiyotaka in Redo of Healer
3rd Arc: Shirogane Miyuki in Inuyasha
4th Arc: Kousaka Kyousuke in Overlord
I have already posted 264 Chapters of this Fanfiction!
Mostly because it's really really good, so I wanted to continue working on it XD
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