Chapter 256: Komachi - Onii-chan Meets a Beautiful Sister Again
While the Hikigaya siblings were having their meal, Mafuyu had also done some preliminary tidying up in her room.
Unfortunately, being not very skilled in household chores, it wasn't exceptionally neat, but at least things were in their proper places.
"Phew, finally done."
Wiping the sweat off her forehead, Mafuyu let out a sigh of relief.
"Thanks to Hikigaya-kun. Without him, I probably wouldn't have finished tidying up by now."
"But judging by his appearance, he seems to be a student. I wonder if he attends the school where I'm going to work."
Yes, Mafuyu moved to this apartment due to work, and she happened to be a teacher.
"It's already this time; it's time for dinner." Glancing at the clock on the wall, Mafuyu couldn't help but rub her stomach.
However, being bad at cooking, making her own meal was out of the question.
"Whatever, I'll just eat out. I can also buy the gift for my neighbors when I visit the supermarket."
With a decision made, she changed into her shoes at the entrance and headed out for the supermarket.
As for Hachiman, after the siblings finished lunch and cleaned up the table and dishes, Komachi sat on the sofa with Kamakura, watching TV. Hachiman, on the other hand, returned to his room to start writing.
Having not written for several days, a regular author might be under pressure, but Hachiman had no such concerns.
With his current writing speed, as long as he puts a bit of effort into it, typing several tens of thousands of words in a day is no challenge. In a single day, he could match or surpass the word count of others in ten days or half a month.
By not even four in the afternoon, Hachiman had already written over twenty thousand words of manuscript.
Just as he was about to take a break, Komachi's voice came from outside his door.
"Onii-chan, there's no more ingredients in the fridge. Let's go to the supermarket together."
Hearing this, Hachiman recalled that during lunch, they had used up most of the ingredients. It was indeed time to replenish them.
Thinking of this, he stood up, opened his room door, and nodded towards Komachi at the doorway.
"Sure, let's go buy some groceries together."
"Okay."
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As the siblings entered the supermarket, Hachiman grabbed a shopping basket and turned to Komachi, asking, "Komachi, what would you like for dinner?"
"Um... Onii-chan, the curry you made for lunch was so delicious; I want it again." Komachi couldn't help but think about the mouthwatering curry from lunch, licking her lips in anticipation.
"You can't always have meat; you need some vegetables too," Hachiman teased, playfully tapping her forehead.
"I'll prepare Sunomono and Spinach Ohitashi for you tonight."
"Alright... fine."
Upon hearing that curry wouldn't be on the dinner menu, Komachi pouted slightly, but she didn't push the matter further.
While the siblings strolled through the supermarket, they picked out ingredients and also bought some household items needed at home—toothpaste, toothbrushes, tissues, and even some beverages.
By the time they finished shopping and returned home, it was almost five o'clock. After placing the groceries and drinks in the fridge, Hachiman began preparing dinner.
Just then, the doorbell rang.
"Ding-dong, ding-dong."
Hearing the doorbell, Hachiman, who was in the kitchen, raised an eyebrow and called out to Komachi in the living room.
"Komachi, could you go answer the door?"
"Sure thing, Onii-chan."
Komachi, who was watching TV on the sofa, responded and got up to check the door.
Upon opening it, she found a person she didn't recognize standing outside—the stranger had cherry blossom-colored long hair, straight bangs, twisted sideburns, and a slender figure with piercing azure eyes.
It was Mafuyu Kirisu, the woman who had just moved in this morning.
"Who are you looking for, miss?" Komachi asked, a bit puzzled.
Seeing someone at the door, Mafuyu bowed slightly. "Hello, I'm Mafuyu Kirisu. I just moved in today, and it's a pleasure to meet you."
"Oh, you're the new neighbor! Please come in," Komachi warmly invited her as soon as she heard Mafuyu was a new neighbor.
As they entered the living room, Hachiman, who was cooking in the kitchen, popped his head out.
"Komachi, who's here?"
Upon seeing Mafuyu, he greeted her with a smile. "Oh, Miss Kirisu, welcome."
"Ah, Hikigaya-kun, good afternoon," Mafuyu greeted in return.
Seeing that the two knew each other, Komachi found it a bit strange. Could it be that Onii-chan had again met a beautiful sister without her knowledge?
Wait, why did I say "again"?
After a moment of thought, Komachi decided to voice her curiosity.
"Onii-chan, do you two know each other?"
"Yeah, when I came back at noon, I happened to meet Miss Kirisu just as she was moving in, so I helped her carry her luggage upstairs," Hachiman explained with a smile.
"Yes, thanks to Hikigaya-kun's help today, I wouldn't have easily carried that large bag of luggage upstairs," Mafuyu nodded.
"Oh, I see now."
After hearing their explanations, Komachi understood the situation.
"But, Onii-chan, you really have a gentleman's side."
This comment left Hachiman quite perplexed.
"In your mind, what kind of image do you have of your brother?"
"Hehe, no matter what, Onii-chan is the most outstanding in Komachi's heart." Tapping her head, Komachi looked as if she was trying to get away with something.
"By the way, this line scores very high in Komachi's ratings."
Seeing her like this, Hachiman shook his head with an amused smile, ignoring her, and continued with his cooking.
Meanwhile, Mafuyu Kirisu, observing the interaction between the siblings, had a faint envy in her eyes.
Though she also had a younger sister, she was too clingy, which made Mafuyu somewhat uncomfortable.
However, she remembered the purpose of her visit and lifted the gift box in her hand.
"Please take care of me in the future, Hikigaya-kun. This is a little gift."
"Thank you, Miss Kirisu."
Seeing the sweets in her hands, Hachiman smiled and gestured for Komachi to accept it.
After all, it was a sincere gesture, and declining might be awkward.
"By the way, Miss Kirisu, you haven't had dinner yet. It's perfect timing; stay and have dinner with us," Hachiman invited with a smile, looking at Komachi who accepted the gift.
Mafuyu quickly waved her hands, "No, no, it's too much trouble."
"There's no trouble at all. My parents are away on a business trip, and it's just Komachi and me at home. Having more people for dinner makes it livelier. Besides, Miss Kirisu just moved in; it must be inconvenient to cook. Stay and join us; it's just adding an extra pair of chopsticks," Hachiman continued to insist.
Even Komachi joined in, "Yes, Kirisu-neechan, please stay for dinner. Let me tell you, Onii-chan's cooking is fantastic; I'm sure you'll love it."
"Well..."
Hesitating, Mafuyu weighed the cold bento in her hand against the warm home-cooked meal. After some contemplation, she couldn't resist the temptation and agreed.
"Then, I'll take you up on that offer."
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A/N:
Well, 'We Never Learn' is the first harem anime I've watched. I never realized there was a harem genre before; I was frustrated watching side characters be cooler than the main character and more popular with the girls. I'm glad I gave the harem genre a chance because I had overlooked it before.
And Kirisu Mafuyu is my favorite waifu in "We Never Learn," alongside Ogata, and I'm content with the manga ending, reminiscent of "Amagami SS" and "Seiren."
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Chapter 257: My Neighbor is a Teacher
After over half an hour, dinner was finally ready.
Since there was an extra person, Hachiman prepared two more dishes.
The menu included Sunomono, Spinach Ohitashi, stir-fried pork with green peppers, tamagoyaki, croquettes, tempura-fried shrimp, miso soup, and a simple vegetable salad.
The preparation was simple, involving mashed potatoes mixed with sautéed onions, minced meat, shrimp, and other fillings, coated in beaten egg, covered with flour, and then deep-fried.
Even though they were just simple home-cooked dishes and didn't take much time to prepare, being from Hachiman's hands, they exuded irresistible aromas.
Looking at the enticing dishes on the table, both Mafuyu and Komachi couldn't help but swallow saliva.
After serving the rice, Hachiman gestured to the two, "Go wash your hands; we can start eating."
"Sure, sure."
Hearing his words, both nodded.
"I'm starting~!"
The three took their seats, and the customary pre-meal phrase echoed, officially marking the beginning of dinner.
"Give it a try, Miss Kirisu. I'm quite confident in my cooking skills," Hachiman said, smiling at Mafuyu seated across from him.
Komachi chimed in, "Yes, Kirisu-neechan, you should taste it. Onii-chan's dishes are the most delicious."
Hearing their words, Mafuyu felt a sense of anticipation.
"Well... then I'll give it a try."
She picked up a piece of tempura-fried shrimp and took a bite.
"Mmm..."
The crispy batter combined with the tender shrimp created a mouthful of happiness, causing her to involuntarily narrow her eyes.
"It's really delicious. Hikigaya-kun, your culinary skills are amazing."
"Thanks, Miss Kirisu," Hachiman smiled.
Add one more satisfied guest.
"It's genuinely delicious, even better than some chefs in restaurants," Mafuyu commented, picking up another piece.
As she continued to enjoy the meal, she noticed that Hachiman and Komachi hadn't started eating yet, feeling a bit embarrassed.
"Hikigaya-kun, why aren't you eating?"
Realizing that they hadn't begun, she felt a bit awkward devouring the meal while they watched.
Upon hearing her, the siblings exchanged smiles and started eating.
Hachiman served a portion of stir-fried pork with green peppers onto Komachi's bowl.
"Thanks, Onii-chan."
Komachi thanked him and began savoring the dish.
"Mmm... the green peppers are crunchy, and it's not spicy at all."
Hearing this, Mafuyu's interest was piqued.
Mafuyu, earlier noticing the stir-fried pork with green peppers but refraining due to her aversion to spice, hesitated despite Komachi's assurance.
Observing her uncertainty, Hachiman smiled reassuringly.
"Miss Kirisu, feel free to try the stir-fried pork with green peppers. Don't worry; it's not spicy at all."
Japanese cuisine often leans away from intense spice. Traditional chili cooking methods, involving boiling chili directly, yield a bitter and astringent taste, making it less appealing. For this dish, Hachiman opted for bell peppers, known for their mild and negligible spiciness.
While chili might not suit everyone's taste, it boasts nutritional benefits with antioxidant vitamins and trace elements, enhancing physical strength and alleviating fatigue from work and life stress.
Chili also contains ample vitamin K, preventing blood clotting.
"Alright, I'll give it a try."
Encouraged by Hachiman's words, Mafuyu nodded, casting a doubtful glance at the stir-fried pork with green peppers.
Reminding herself to embrace variety as an adult, she picked up a piece with her chopsticks, closed her eyes, and took a bite.
Witnessing the scene, Hachiman couldn't help but smile.
"So, what do you think? I hope I didn't mislead you, Miss Kirisu."
As Mafuyu bit into the dish, the crunchy pepper strips separated, releasing flavorful juices.
"Wow... it's really not spicy at all." Mafuyu's eyes widened in surprise.
Contrary to expectations, the dish carried a subtle sweetness that perfectly complemented the tender meat strips.
"Hikigaya-kun, you're truly impressive."
"Haha, Miss Kirisu, I appreciate that. Now, let's try this one..." Hachiman chuckled, inviting her to sample the other dishes.
"Mm-hmm."
Eagerly nodding, Mafuyu looked forward to the remaining dishes after the delightful experience with the first two.
Tamagoyaki, croquettes, vegetable salad, Sunomono, Spinach Ohitashi, miso soup...
With each new dish, Mafuyu's face expressed pure joy.
...
After the satisfying dinner, Mafuyu kindly offered to help with the dishes, but Hachiman declined.
"As a guest, it wouldn't be right to have you wash dishes," he insisted.
Mafuyu didn't insist on helping, knowing her lack of domestic skills; she didn't want to risk breaking any dishes while washing.
After tidying up the dishes, Hachiman brewed a few cups of tea, allowing the previously loaded "Tea Ceremony" module to make a subtle appearance.
"Miss Kirisu, have a cup of tea."
"Komachi, here's yours."
Hachiman handed the green tea to both of them.
"Thank you, Hikigaya-kun."
"Thanks, Onii-chan."
They both expressed their gratitude and took the tea. Taking a sip, Mafuyu let out a gentle exhale, visibly relaxing.
After some casual conversation, around 8 PM, Mafuyu proposed to take her leave. Despite being neighbors, staying too late at someone else's home might not be appropriate.
Seeing her off at the door, Hachiman stayed with Komachi for a bit, watched some anime, and then prepared for bedtime. With Monday approaching, he wanted to get some rest.
As the evening breeze whispered, a serene silence enveloped the surroundings.
People, weary from the day's hustle, found solace at this moment.
A quiet night, devoid of words.
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Sobu High School.
Second-year, Class F.
Upon entering the classroom, Hachiman overheard his classmates discussing something.
"Do you know? It seems our old history teacher retired, and the school has hired a new teacher."
"Really? Is it a man or a woman?"
"I don't know about that."
"Our first class is history, right? We'll find out soon."
"Yeah."
As they chatted, the bell for class rang.
In the corridor, the rhythmic sound of high heels echoed.
Soon, a young woman entered the classroom, carrying teaching materials.
Wearing a teacher's professional outfit, she had long legs covered in black stockings and wore a pair of dark high heels.
Her cherry blossom-colored long hair, straight bangs, braided hair on both sides into twin twists, delicate makeup on an exquisite face, and vibrant azure eyes.
Seeing this person, Hachiman tilted his head.
Isn't this his new neighbor, Mafuyu Kirisu?
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