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83.05% Life As Hikigaya Hachiman / Chapter 493: [493] The Christmas Blessings of the Little Angels

Chapter 493: [493] The Christmas Blessings of the Little Angels

Chapter 493: The Christmas Blessings of the Little Angels

"Hiikigaya-san, about the venue for the event..."

"Ah, we can coordinate with the local community about the venue. Also, how's the preparation for printing the event posters coming along?"

"The posters should be ready for printing by today."

"Great, once they're done, please put them up immediately. There aren't many days left until Christmas."

"Understood."

"And about assembling the Christmas tree?"

"Once it's assembled, we can place it at the entrance of the community center. Then, we can move it inside on the day of the event."

"I got it."

"…"

Under Hachiman's coordination, the preparations for the Christmas event were progressing smoothly.

The stage, lighting, tables, chairs, and even the costumes for the performances were all being arranged meticulously.

Although everyone was busy, it was much better than the previous situation where discussions were endless, but no actual work was being done.

With an excellent leader, the work of the entire group was proceeding smoothly.

Rumi Tsurumi and Keika, along with their group, had almost finished rehearsing their play. The band had also finalized their part, so overall, the event was shaping up quite well.

Finally, after many days of preparation, Christmas arrived.

In the middle of the community activity room stood a beautifully decorated Christmas tree, setting the festive mood.

By this time, quite a few elderly people had already gathered. They sat at tables in groups of three or four, wearing kind and warm smiles, their faces filled with anticipation as they looked toward the stage.

Although the event was scheduled to start at 4 PM, Hachiman and the others had been busy since the morning. Luckily, it was a Saturday, so they had the time.

Due to concerns about being short-staffed, Hachiman had specifically called on Hayama, Zaimokuza, and a few other boys to help out.

In the kitchen, Yukino and the others were busy preparing cakes and cookies.

Although Hachiman was the better cook, the girls insisted that since he was responsible for overseeing everything, they should handle these smaller tasks.

Wearing aprons, a few graceful figures were busily moving about the kitchen.

As she decorated the cake, Yukino asked Yui, "Yui, have you already packed the baked cookies?"

"Yeah, I just finished packing them," Yui nodded, a look of anticipation appearing on her face.

"Yukino, how about I help with baking the cakes?"

Upon hearing this, Yukino's hand trembled as she was piping the cream, clearly recalling the disastrous experience when a certain someone had attempted to bake cookies before. However, not wanting to be too direct, she found a compromise.

"Yui, why don't you help decorate the cake instead? As for baking, please don't get involved."

"Ah, Yukino, you're so mean!"

Yui pouted in displeasure, but she still joined Yukino in decorating the cake.

Meanwhile, behind the stage curtain, Iroha Isshiki and Hachiman were making their final rounds, checking on the last-minute details.

The performance was about to start, and naturally, they didn't want anything to go wrong.

"We're about to begin, I'm so nervous, Senpai. This is not good," Iroha Isshiki whined as she clung to Hachiman's side.

Unfortunately for her, Hachiman was unfazed by her act. He shrugged indifferently, "What's there to be nervous about? Everything's gone smoothly so far, and the kids' performances are well-rehearsed."

"Even so, I can't help but feel nervous. After all, this is my first time."

When her attempt to gain sympathy failed, Iroha pouted in disappointment.

First time…

Okay, maybe my mind is in the gutter.

Looking at Hachiman standing in front of her, Iroha hesitated before speaking, "Um… really, I couldn't have done this without everyone's help, especially you, Senpai..."

"Well, it's nothing. I did promise to help you out, didn't I?" Hachiman replied with a smile.

"Do your best, President Isshiki."

Iroha was taken aback for a moment, a blush creeping onto her cheeks.

But she quickly regained her composure, stepping back with feigned alarm.

"Senpai, are you trying to take advantage of the situation to win me over? I was a little tempted just now, but I think this is too fast. Sorry, I can't accept."

Seeing her switch back to her teasing persona, Hachiman sighed and waved her off dismissively.

"Go, go. Who's trying to win you over? You're overthinking things."

"Hmph, Senpai, you're so mean." Iroha pouted again at his dismissive attitude, but soon she returned to her usual self, waving at him with a smile.

"I'll go check how things are going over there. See you later, Senpai."

With that, she ran towards the front of the stage. However, halfway there, she seemed to remember something and turned back.

"Oh, right, Senpai, don't forget to check with the vice president about the final timing."

"And the cakes too, please."

"Got it, President." Hachiman smiled.

Hearing this, Iroha also smiled before heading towards the front of the stage without hesitation.

Finally, the performance began. As the curtain rose and the lights focused, the band, which had been waiting on stage, came into view.

The first performance was a lyrical piece brought by the band.

The melodious music echoed through the venue, bringing serene smiles to the faces of the elderly audience.

On either side of the stage, members of the student councils from Kaihin High and Sobu High let out a collective sigh of relief.

It seemed their efforts had paid off.

Meanwhile, backstage, a group of children was changing into their costumes.

With the help of staff members, they all donned long white robes with a pair of pure white wings on their backs, resembling a group of adorable little angels.

Saki Kawasaki had also come backstage to help her younger sister, Keika, into her angel costume.

Seeing how cute her sister looked, a smile naturally appeared on Saki's face.

Just then, a familiar voice reached her ears.

"Keika, you look adorable."

Hearing this voice, Saki's heart skipped a beat. However, Keika reacted much faster, immediately throwing her arms around the waist of the newcomer.

"Ah, it's Hachi!"

Sure enough, it was Hachiman.

Ruffling Keika's hair, Hachiman smiled and said, "Thanks for helping out today, Keika."

Then, he looked towards Saki, who was kneeling on the ground.

"Thanks for helping too, Saki."

Saki snapped out of her daze, awkwardly playing with the ends of her hair.

"It's… it's nothing. I just didn't feel comfortable letting Keika come here alone."

"Haha, don't worry. I'm here too," Hachiman chuckled. Then, as if something came to mind, he turned to Saki and asked, "By the way, we're having a Christmas party at my place tonight. If you're free, you can bring Keika and join us."

"Eh? Really? We can come?" Saki was pleasantly surprised but quickly became hesitant.

"Wouldn't that be too much trouble?"

"Haha, it's no trouble at all. My parents aren't home, so we can have as much fun as we want," Hachiman laughed.

As soon as he finished speaking, Keika, who was still clinging to him, burst out with a happy giggle.

"Keika wants to go!"

Hachiman didn't refuse, patting her head, "Alright, you're more than welcome, Keika."

Then he turned to Saki, "So, Saki, why don't you come with Keika tonight?"

"Alright, we'll join you then," Saki finally agreed, her face slightly flushed.

I'm only going because Keika wants to go.

Yes, that's the reason.

.....

The music performance on stage soon came to an end, and the elderly audience responded with enthusiastic applause.

As the curtain fell and rose again, the young actors took their positions on stage.

Standing in the center was Rumi Tsurumi, wearing a blonde wig.

She was the lead in this play.

"Do your best, Rumi," Hachiman encouraged her with a smile as he passed by.

Rumi smiled in response to his words of encouragement.

"Yeah, I'll do my best."

The curtain slowly rose once more.

At that moment, the lights in the entire venue were turned off, and a voice-over began in the darkness.

"One dollar and eighty-seven cents… that's all that was left…"

As the voice-over continued, a spotlight illuminated the stage, revealing Rumi Tsurumi in her blonde wig. She was counting the coins in her hand, sighing as she did.

The voice-over resumed.

"No matter how much she counted, it was still just one dollar and eighty-seven cents. And Christmas was just around the corner…"

The play they were performing was "The Gift of the Magi", a story about a poor young couple who make great sacrifices to give each other Christmas gifts. The wife sells her beautiful long hair, and the husband sells his family heirloom gold watch, both unknowingly giving up their most prized possessions to buy gifts that complement what the other has sacrificed. The story celebrates the pure and selfless love between the couple.

Because the dialogue was simple and there were few characters, it was an ideal play for children to perform.

As time passed, the plot progressed steadily.

Meanwhile, in the kitchen, Yukino and the others were still busy preparing the cakes, as they planned to present Christmas cakes to the elderly guests at the end of the event.

Each completed cake was handed over to Zaimokuza, Tobe, and the others, who then delivered them to the waiting "little angels" by the auditorium entrance.

"The time's almost up. Start getting the cakes ready," Iroha Isshiki's voice came through the earpiece, signaling that the play on stage was nearing its conclusion.

As the final line of the play was delivered, Hachiman and the vice president opened the doors to the auditorium. Out from behind them ran a group of children dressed as angels, each carrying a cake, which they gently placed on the tables of the elderly guests.

Seeing these adorable little angels, the elderly audience beamed with joy, their smiles wide and genuine. After all, there's something about children that naturally brings happiness to the hearts of the elderly.

However, the performance was not yet over. The little angels who had just delivered the cakes soon made their way onto the stage, joining hands with the young actors who had performed in the play. Together, they bowed slightly to the elderly audience, their small voices filled with sincerity as they offered their heartfelt blessings.

The lights on the stage mingled with the soft glow of the candles below, creating an atmosphere that enveloped the entire hall in a warm, gentle radiance.

"Merry Christmas!" the children chorused.

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Chapter 494: [494] Tonight, the Hikigaya Household is Quite Lively

Chapter 494: Tonight, the Hikigaya Household is Quite Lively

As dusk fell, the Christmas event came to a successful conclusion.

The elderly attendees gradually departed, their smiles indicating their satisfaction with the event.

The remaining task was to clean up the hall.

Chairs and tables needed to be rearranged, decorations taken down, and trash swept up...

While Hachiman was tidying up the aftermath, Rumi Tsurumi walked over.

Looking at this "mini Yukino," Hachiman smiled. "Good job, Rumi. Your performance was excellent earlier."

"It was nothing."

Rumi Tsurumi shook her head at Hachiman's compliment, though a faint smile appeared at the corners of her mouth as she asked, "Do you need any help?"

"Haha, that's not necessary. I can handle it," Hachiman replied with a smile.

"By the way, how are you getting home, Rumi? Do you need me to take you?"

Though she seemed tempted, Rumi shook her head again. "No need, my mom will pick me up."

As they spoke, a gentle voice called out nearby. "Rumi."

Looking in the direction of the voice, they saw a woman in her thirties waving from a short distance away.

Seeing the woman, Rumi turned to Hachiman and said, "My mom is here to pick me up. I'm heading out now. Goodbye, Hachiman."

"Alright, goodbye, Rumi," Hachiman replied with a smile and a nod.

After saying goodbye, Rumi ran towards her mother.

...

After cleaning up the last of the mess, the sky had already darkened.

"Yukinon, we can go home now," Yui called out as she ran over.

"Okay, got it."

Finishing up the last bit of work, Hachiman went to join the others.

By this time, the students from both Kaihin High School and Sobu High School had gathered together.

As the student council president of Kaihin High, Tamanawa naturally had a few words to say. However, he still hadn't shaken off his habit of speaking in a formal, diplomatic manner.

"This event was a great success. Thanks to everyone's hard work, it really shows that when people come together, anything is possible."

Although he was still speaking in his usual, formal tone, Hachiman couldn't be bothered to argue with him. After all, the cooperation between the two schools would end with this event, so there was no need to get upset with someone he barely knew.

After Tamanawa finished speaking, it was the turn of Iroha Isshiki, the student council president of Sobu High, to say a few words.

"Hehe, I'm not sure what to say. These past few days have been tough on everyone. Without your efforts, this event wouldn't have been such a success. If there's another event like this in the future, I hope you can all help out again..."

As she spoke, she playfully tapped her head, trying to act cute.

Seeing this, Hachiman couldn't help but shake his head in mild exasperation. Just then, his phone rang.

"Sorry, I need to take this call," he said, excusing himself as he pulled out his phone.

Hachiman pressed the answer button, and Komachi's voice came through the phone. "Onii-chan, why aren't you home yet? Erina and the others have already arrived."

"Sorry, sorry, we just wrapped things up here. We'll be back soon," Hachiman replied with a smile before hanging up.

After ending the call, Hachiman looked up at the Kaihin High students across from him and said with a faint smile, "If there's nothing else, we'll be heading out now."

Seeing that smile, the memory of being overpowered in the meeting room flashed through Tamanawa and his friends' minds, leaving them unwilling to say much.

"N-no, there's nothing else. If you have other plans, you can go ahead, Hikigaya-san."

"Thanks," Hachiman nodded before turning to Yukino, Yui, and the others. "Let's go. Komachi just called and said everyone else has already arrived. We're the last ones."

Hearing this, Yui anxiously said, "Oh no, we better hurry back."

"Yeah, let's get going," Hachiman agreed, nodding to the group.

Seeing this, Iroha Isshiki's eyes gleamed with curiosity, and she asked, "Senpai, do you have another event tonight?"

Before Hachiman could respond, Yui answered directly, "Ah, it's a Christmas party at Komachi's place. She invited us all to come over and hang out."

Hearing this, Iroha's eyes lit up, and she turned to Hachiman with a pleading look. "Senpai, can I come too? I don't have anyone to hang out with tonight."

Raising an eyebrow, Hachiman wondered what her intentions were. Was she really not even trying to hide it anymore? Was she openly making a move on him?

While this seemed a bit suspicious, given how things were shaping up, it appeared this little devil might be more interested in him than in Hayama. But at this point, with so many girls involved, why not? If a beautiful girl is offering, why turn her away?

"If you want to come, go ahead, but don't blame me if you can't get away," Hachiman said with a mysterious smile.

"Eh?"

Iroha widened her eyes in surprise, taking a slight step back and crossing her arms defensively. "Senpai, are you planning something bad?"

"Who knows? If you're brave enough, come along," Hachiman replied, raising an eyebrow with a mischievous grin before turning to leave with Yukino and the others.

However, Iroha Isshiki's competitive spirit was ignited by Hachiman's words. The little devil snorted, "Hmph, I'll go! I don't believe you'd dare do anything to me in front of Yui-senpai and the others."

With that, she quickly caught up to Hachiman.

The boys from Kaihin High exchanged glances, feeling disappointed. They had hoped to join Yukino and the other girls for some fun, but to their surprise, all the girls followed Hachiman, leaving none behind.

Seeing the group of girls surrounding Hachiman, the boys couldn't help but share the same thought: Is this the so-called life of a popular guy?

...

Under Hachiman's lead, the group of girls arrived at his home.

It was Kawasaki Saki and Iroha Isshiki's first time visiting Hachiman's house, so they couldn't help but feel a bit curious.

After all, in their minds, they had assumed Hachiman might come from a wealthy family, but the house turned out to be quite ordinary.

As Hachiman opened the door, he invited the girls inside. "Come on in."

"Sorry for the intrusion," they replied, nodding as they stepped into the entryway.

Hachiman took out a few pairs of new slippers from the shoe rack and handed them to the girls. "Here, you can wear these."

These slippers were ones Komachi had bought just a couple of days ago, unsure of how many people would be coming over, so she had bought plenty.

As if summoned by the sound of the door opening, Komachi poked her head out of the living room.

"Ah, Onii-chan, you're finally back."

"Yeah, sorry for being late," Hachiman nodded.

"It's no big deal to me, as long as none of the sisters are upset," Komachi said with a shake of her head. Then, she greeted the girls behind Hachiman.

"Good evening, Yukino-nee, Yui-nee."

The two returned her greeting with a smile. "Good evening, Komachi-chan."

"Good evening, Komachi."

Meanwhile, Kawasaki Saki, feeling a bit shy, gently tugged her sister along and bowed slightly.

"Sorry for the trouble."

Komachi paused for a moment upon seeing Saki, then quickly remembered who she was.

"Oh, you're Kawasaki-san from the summer festival, right?"

"That's right, I'm Kawasaki Saki. It's nice to meet you." Saki introduced herself, then pointed to the small girl beside her. "This is my little sister, Kawasaki Keika."

Keika smiled at Komachi and greeted her, "Hello, Onee-san. I'm Kawasaki Keika."

Hearing herself called "Onee-san," Komachi's face lit up with a happy smile.

"Okay, then I'll call you Keika-chan!"

Komachi cheerfully responded to Keika before turning her attention to Iroha Isshiki.

"Onii-chan, who is this?"

"Ah, she's just a little tagalong I couldn't shake off," Hachiman shrugged.

Iroha pouted in annoyance at Hachiman's words. "Senpai, that's too mean."

"Senpai?" Komachi looked a bit surprised.

Iroha introduced herself with a smile. "I'm Iroha Isshiki, a first-year at Sobu High, so I'm Hachiman-senpai's junior. Nice to meet you, Komi... I mean, Komachi."

"Hey, who's Komi?" Komachi replied, a bit annoyed.

Hachiman stepped in, "Alright, enough standing around in the doorway. Let's head inside."

Everyone nodded in agreement and followed him into the living room.

As they entered, Kawasaki Saki and Iroha Isshiki were taken aback by what they saw. The room was filled with Christmas decorations, but what really surprised them was the number of people—there were easily over a dozen, and most notably, they were all girls.

As soon as Hachiman finally returned, Erina walked over with an unhappy expression. "It's about time you got back. We've been waiting for you."

Seeing her slightly annoyed face, Hachiman smiled apologetically. "Sorry, sorry. I didn't realize how late it was after cleaning up over there."

Hearing this, Erina's expression softened a bit, but before she could say anything, Alice pushed her aside.

"Move over, Erina," Alice said, holding a towel and starting to wipe Hachiman's face.

"Hachiman-kun, you must be exhausted. Are you tired?"

"I'm fine, really. I just did some cleanup. It wasn't that hard," Hachiman said with a smile, gently stopping Alice from wiping his face any further.

He could feel several intense gazes directed at him, and to prevent any potential conflict, he decided it was best to stop Alice.

Just then, Erina's furious voice rang out, "A-l-i-c-e!"

Seeing that Erina was about to lose her temper, Hachiman quickly intervened. "Alright, everyone, let's start the party!"

Since the host had spoken, Erina couldn't argue further. She huffed and returned to her seat, while Yukino and the others also took their places.

"Everyone, let's begin the party!" Hachiman announced.

The group gathered in a circle, and under Hachiman's lead, they all raised their glasses of juice.

As the glasses clinked together, the girls all voiced their cheerful wish for the evening.

"Merry Christmas!!!"

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