Chapter 236: The Dexterous "God Tongue"
Even though she was being led away by Hachiman, the girl was still a bit dazed. What she witnessed just now was the renowned Chef Shinomiya, who had battled a student to a draw in a Shokugeki, and the student was someone she hadn't even heard of before.
Although there were various reasons for the match result, the fact remained that it was a draw. What surprised her even more was Hachiman's cooking ability, the skill to erase the judges' taste memory of the opponent's dish.
What level of culinary skill is this? So, this guy deliberately held back when competing against me.
Thinking about this, Erina's gaze toward Hachiman became somewhat complicated.
Indeed, during their previous match, Hachiman had intentionally held back a bit. Given the vast difference between them, unleashing his full strength might have dampened Erina's enthusiasm for cooking.
Hachiman noticed Erina's peculiar expression and turned to look at her.
"Erina, what's wrong?"
Hearing his words, Erina snorted, turned her head away with a hint of anger.
"Hmph, you actually held back during the match. Do you really think so little of me?"
Seeing Erina displaying a bit of a temper, Hachiman felt somewhat helpless.
Sometimes, girls were truly unpredictable. If you don't hold back, they think you're too serious, but if you do, they feel underestimated.
However, for Hachiman at this moment, the girl's little temper tantrum wasn't much of a concern.
A faint smile played on the corners of his mouth as he slowly approached, cornering the girl against the wall.
"What are you doing..."
Watching Hachiman getting closer, Erina felt a bit flustered, but she maintained a stern tone.
Hachiman was used to Erina's reactions. He continued to approach slowly, and in the girl's incredulous gaze, he kissed her on the lips.
"Mmm..."
Erina managed to let out a muffled sound before the rest of her words were silenced by Hachiman.
Initially, the girl resisted a bit, but soon succumbed to the skilled kiss.
After what felt like an eternity, the sound of their lips parting, like the opening of a wine bottle, echoed as they separated.
"Huff... huff... you jerk, what was that all of a sudden?"
Erina gasped for breath, her face adorned with a charming blush, and she glared angrily at Hachiman.
However, her tone sounded more like she was throwing a tantrum.
"Because I like Erina, that's why I couldn't resist." Hachiman smiled casually.
In his own surprise, even though he didn't have much experience in kissing, being the "God Tongue" really made a difference. The feeling was, well...
There should be a chance to try this in a different place later.
Hearing Hachiman's almost confessional words, the girl was stunned. Somehow, in the depths of her heart, there was a hint of joy.
Humph, I won after all. Now, let's see how Alice dares to compete with me.
Although she thought so in her heart, being the proud person she was, Erina wouldn't admit it. She turned her head away, giving a light snort.
"Humph, I don't want you to like me. You can go like Alice."
Hearing Erina's words, Hachiman knew that the girl was being tsundere again. Even if he had thoughts about Alice in his heart, he wouldn't be foolish enough to admit it outright.
"Compared to Alice, I still prefer you, Erina," he said, approaching again with a look like he was about to kiss her once more.
Seeing this, Erina was taken aback and quickly pushed him away.
It was fortunate that no one saw them earlier, but if they were caught this time, she would be utterly embarrassed.
If they were to kiss, it should be done in a more private setting...
With these thoughts in mind, Erina shook her head vigorously, shocked at herself.
No, no, what am I thinking? How could I have such shameless thoughts?
Seeing her reaction, Hachiman was a bit puzzled.
"Erina, are you okay?"
"I'm... I'm fine. I need to go back. We have an assessment tomorrow." Saying this, Erina quickly left as if escaping from the situation.
Watching Erina's retreating figure, Hachiman smile.
It seems like the "training" still needs to continue gradually.
With these thoughts, he also left the scene.
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The next few days went smoothly. During the day, Hachiman acted as a guest lecturer, presenting several topics, eliminating some students, and also observing if there were any talents he could recruit.
In the evening, Hachiman joined Erina and others for dinner, occasionally engaging in playful banter with Erina and Alice.
Soon, Friday arrived, and Hachiman's lecture topics were completed in the morning. However, he didn't wander around aimlessly in the afternoon; instead, he arrived at the entrance of the Totsuki Resort.
Today was the day when the girls were coming to Totsuki Resort. Hachiman had already informed Shizuka earlier, and she agreed to bring the girls here after school on Friday.
Before long, a black sedan appeared in Hachiman's sight.
The car slowly stopped in front of him, and the door opened. A group of lively girls stepped out.
"Yahallo, Hikki, we're here!"
A familiar greeting sounded, and a pink-haired figure approached Hachiman.
"Hello, Yui." Hachiman greeted her with a smile.
"Umm... why does Onii-chan only talk to Yui-neechan? What about me?" Komachi's voice chimed in.
Hachiman chuckled and walked over to the little devil, ruffling her hair.
"How could I forget my cutest little sister?"
Feeling the warmth of Hachiman's hand, Komachi closed her eyes in contentment.
Watching this heartwarming scene, Yukino felt a bit envious, recalling her relationship with her own sister, her expression somewhat dimming.
Kotonoha showed a similarly envious expression, but her envy was directed at Komachi. She also wished to have Hachiman touch her head with such affection.
As for Utaha, she noticed Hachiman's favoritism towards Komachi, her gaze flickering with complex emotions.
Maki just glanced at Hachiman and Komachi while reading a light novel.
Saeko, on the other hand, remained indifferent, showing no interest in competing for attention.
The other girls had various expressions – Gabriel and Raphiel were exchanging glances, while Vignette and Satania were marveling at the grandeur of Totsuki Resort.
Just then, Shizuka parked the car and walked over.
"Kid, I've brought the girls to you. If there's nothing else, I'm leaving."
She didn't want to stay here. Ever since Hachiman kissed her, Shizuka felt a bit uneasy around him.
She knew she couldn't overpower him now. In case this guy went wild and tried to do something to her, she wouldn't even be able to resist.
So, to protect her long-preserved innocence, Shizuka decided to make a quick escape.
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Chapter 237: Let the Normies Die
Seeing Shizuka contemplating leaving, Hachiman couldn't let her go so easily. He put on a sincere expression.
"How can I let you go back so soon, Hiratsuka-sensei? You've already done us a favor by bringing them here. Stay and enjoy the time with us. I'll take care of the expenses. We can all go back together on Sunday afternoon."
He subtly winked at Saeko, and she chimed in, "Indeed, Hiratsuka-sensei, you've been kind enough to bring us here. Please stay and rest with us."
With unanimous agreement from the girls, it was clear they didn't want their teacher to leave after her effort.
Observing this scene, Shizuka hesitated. She did find Totsuki Resort intriguing, especially considering it was a luxurious hotel that cost 80,000 yen per night.
"I guess I can stay," she finally agreed, thinking she could avoid Hachiman and not give him a chance to be alone with her. She didn't believe he would do anything inappropriate in front of the others.
Satisfied with her decision, Hachiman smiled, "Great! Let me show you to our rooms." He led the group towards the hotel reception.
As they entered the hotel, they unexpectedly ran into Gin Dojima.
Seeing Hachiman surrounded by a group of girls, Dojima looked puzzled. "Hikigaya-kun, what's going on here?"
"Oh, Dojima-senpai, this little girl is my sister," Hachiman explained, pointing to Komachi beside him, and then gestured toward the other girls. "And these are my friends. I invited them to join us at Totsuki Resort."
"Haha, I see." Dojima chuckled. "Hello, I'm Gin Dojima, the head of Totsuki Resort. If you have any concerns or issues, feel free to let me know."
After nodding to the girls, Dojima turned and walked away. However, once he turned around, his expression became somewhat peculiar.
With his keen eyes, Dojima easily discerned that the relationships between these girls and Hachiman were far from simple, leaving the still-single Gin Dojima impressed.
Recalling what Hinako and others mentioned about Hachiman's close connections with Erina and Alice, Dojima found himself even more impressed.
Watching Dojima walk away, Hachiman went to the front desk and arranged individual rooms for each girl.
By the time they settled into their rooms, it was dinner time.
Hachiman gathered the girls, including Erina, who hadn't participated in the dinner assessment, and they headed to the independent restaurant.
Apart from the two demons and angels, the girls were quite familiar with each other, mainly due to their previous beach trip.
Seeing the bevy of girls behind Hachiman, some graduated students having dinner at the restaurant were taken aback and felt a tinge of jealousy.
Many of them were still single, usually struggling to handle one girl, but now witnessing Hachiman surrounded by numerous attractive girls heightened their sense of imbalance.
Die, normies!
While they harbored such thoughts, they maintained smiles when Hachiman glanced in their direction.
Seating everyone at a round table, they began their dinner.
"This restaurant offers a buffet-style selection of dishes," Hachiman smiled, speaking as if money was no object. "Of course, you can also order from the menu, but that will incur additional charges. Don't worry about the money; I'll cover it. Feel free to order whatever you'd like."
Hearing this, Komachi and Kotonoha's eyes lit up, but Vigne quickly waved her hands.
"No, no, it's already embarrassing enough that Hachiman is treating us to this resort. We shouldn't spend more money on ordering. Let's stick with the existing dishes."
She was supported by other girls, and Yukino added with a hint of awkwardness, "It feels strange to spend Hikigaya-kun's money carelessly. Eating the existing dishes is enough."
"Haha, alright then. If anyone changes their mind about ordering, just let me know," Hachiman chuckled, not pressuring them.
"Now you can go and pick the dishes you'd like."
With his words, the girls got up and went to choose their favorite dishes. In no time, each person returned with three or four different dishes.
Around the dining table, the girls' exclamations of delight filled the air. Although it was a buffet, each dish was at least of a three-star quality, a rare treat for most people.
Even the four celestial beings were not exempt, as Heaven and the Demon World lacked the material richness of the human world, including cuisine.
Therefore, even Raphiel, the princess of the Heavenly Realm, couldn't resist tasting many types of dishes.
"By the way, I'm free tomorrow. I can accompany you all to explore the resort," Hachiman casually suggested after sipping on a French fish soup.
"Really? That's great, Onii-chan!" Komachi exclaimed with joy. As a diligent wingman, she hadn't forgotten her responsibility—to create opportunities for Hachiman to spend time with the girls.
If Hachiman kept visiting Totsuki Resort as a guest lecturer, it would be challenging to manufacture such chances.
"Of course, today marks the fourth day of the training camp, and most of the sessions have concluded," Hachiman nodded.
"Tomorrow, don't you have any lecture topics?" Erina asked, surprised.
"Yes, tomorrow's schedule includes a morning group assessment, followed by an afternoon session, and finally, an evening banquet to celebrate," Hachiman casually laid out the plan for the next day.
"Morning group assessment?" Erina was puzzled.
"That's right. I won't tell you the specifics of the topics just yet. A bit later, Dojima-senpai will likely gather all the students in the main hall and announce the assessment details," Hachiman shrugged, choosing not to reveal the details right away.
"Alright." Although Erina was a bit curious, she didn't press further. She had confidence in herself, believing she could easily pass any given topic.
Dinner continued, with everyone eating and chatting. Even Erina, who was usually serious, joined in the conversation from time to time, creating a pleasant atmosphere.
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