Chapter 284: If you're daring enough, even teachers can take a vacation on Mars.
Early the next morning, Hachiman opened his eyes and attempted to sit up, only to feel his arm being embraced.
Looking down, he saw Shizuka holding onto his arm, her face adorned with a serene smile as she continued to sleep.
Upon careful reflection, he realized he had seemingly put into practice the saying from the previous night: "If you're daring enough, even teachers can take a vacation on Mars."
Glancing at the time, it was almost eight o'clock. Hachiman shifted, attempting to extract his arm from Shizuka's embrace. However, his movement elicited a soft murmur from her as she woke up.
"Ah~"
Opening her sleepy eyes, Shizuka let out a yawn.
"What time is it now?"
"It's almost eight."
Surprised to find someone else present, Shizuka became instantly alert. Glancing around, she realized both she and Hachiman were in the same bed, and neither of them was dressed.
"You, you, you..."
Seeing her reaction, Hachiman couldn't help but find it amusing and greeted her.
"Good morning, Shizu."
"Ah, good morning." Shizuka nodded at first, then her awareness kicked in.
"What do you mean, good morning? How did you end up in my bed?"
"Why am I here? Don't tell me you've forgotten what we did last night." Hachiman innocently shrugged.
"Eh, last night?"
Hearing his words, Shizuka started to recall, and her face turned bright red.
She had actually spent the night with this little devil...
Moreover, towards the end, it seemed like I took the initiative myself. I even kept wanting to switch roles and be the female knight.
Eventually, we got too carried away, and I passed out...
Wait, no, what am I thinking? I was coerced by this guy.
Yes, I was forced.
But now, it seems like there's no escaping it, especially since I gave in to Hachiman.
Thinking about this, Shizuka felt a bit troubled. After all, Hachiman was quite young. Should she really follow through with what he mentioned earlier, getting engaged right after high school graduation?
Just when Shizuka's mind was in turmoil, Hachiman, who was beside her, spoke up.
"Shizu."
"Ah?!"
Hearing him call her, Shizuka quickly lifted her head, only to be met with Hachiman's incredibly sincere expression.
"Shizu, rest assured. What I told your parents earlier was true. I like you, and I will definitely marry you."
Hachiman's words were like a reassurance pill for Shizuka, making her relax completely.
"Hmph, you little devil. If you want to marry me, wait until you graduate, as you said before."
Shizuka returned to her usual carefree demeanor, seemingly at ease with Hachiman's declaration.
Hearing her words, Hachiman raised an eyebrow.
"Is it small? Don't you already know?"
"Pff."
Unexpectedly, Hachiman suddenly brought up some adult content, and Shizuka scoffed, kicking him in the leg.
"You better get out of here. If my parents find out, I'll lose face."
Despite vehemently opposing it during the day, she ended up giving in overnight. If her parents found out, they would surely mock her.
Unfortunately, Shizuka was unaware that her parents never expected her to resist for long.
Hachiman didn't mind Shizuka's reaction, understanding that she was still dealing with the situation.
Getting up from the bed, he dressed and left the room.
Watching Hachiman leave, Shizuka let out a sigh. Given the circumstances, she didn't know how to face him.
However, another question crossed her mind.
Last night, Hachiman seemed quite skilled...
...
Leaving Shizuka's room, Hachiman headed to the kitchen.
Although the Hiratsuka family had servants, their culinary skills couldn't match his. Besides, he planned to prepare some dishes to aid Shizuka's recovery from the injuries.
Putting the ingredients into the pot, a strange thought crossed Hachiman's mind.
I wonder if the Holy Light has any effect on these injuries?
Might as well give it a try next time; after all, practice is the only true test of the theory.
Before long, breakfast was ready.
At this time, the Hiratsuka couple also entered the living room.
"Haha, such a delightful aroma early in the morning. It truly opens up the appetite," Mr. Hiratsuka laughed.
"Yes, Hachiman, you've worked hard. Getting up so early to prepare breakfast," Mrs. Hiratsuka smiled and nodded.
With a slight smile, Hachiman replied, "It's nothing. I'm used to getting up early. Uncle and Aunt, please have a seat; breakfast will be ready soon."
Upon hearing this, the Hiratsuka couple nodded and sat at the dining table.
Just then, Shizuka emerged from her room.
Seeing her parents, Shizuka greeted them as if nothing had happened.
"Good morning, Mom, Dad."
Mrs. Hiratsuka, with a hint of displeasure, said, "Morning? It's already this late. Can't you learn from Hachiman to wake up earlier?"
Hearing her mother's words, Shizuka rolled her eyes inwardly.
If it weren't for that guy Hachiman keeping me up all night, I wouldn't be waking up so late.
Of course, she couldn't say such things. Shaking her head, she headed towards the bathroom.
"Alright, I know. I'll freshen up first."
Unfortunately, even if Shizuka pretended well, she couldn't deceive Mrs. Hiratsuka, an experienced mother. Observing her daughter's gait, Mrs. Hiratsuka was certain of one thing.
Their own daughter had been "claimed."
Thinking about this, Mrs. Hiratsuka couldn't help but feel a bit pleased.
Their well-cultivated cabbage, nurtured for nearly thirty years, had finally been claimed. Better to be claimed than turn into old cabbage.
Seeing the joyful expression on his wife's face, Mr. Hiratsuka found it a bit strange.
"What's wrong?"
Mrs. Hiratsuka leaned in and whispered a few words in his ear.
"..."
"Are you sure?" Mr. Hiratsuka asked in response.
"Eight or nine out of ten." Mrs. Hiratsuka nodded.
"That's great."
With this assurance, Mr. Hiratsuka was also quite pleased.
"If Hachiman-kun is so capable, he managed to get Shizuka in just one night."
Hearing this, Mrs. Hiratsuka became a bit displeased.
"Don't phrase it like that. They genuinely like each other. Otherwise, our Shizuka wouldn't have given in so easily."
"You're right." Mr. Hiratsuka nodded repeatedly.
"But let's not speak too plainly about this. Shizuka won't be able to face it with her pride."
"I know that." Mrs. Hiratsuka gave him a disapproving look.
At this moment, Shizuka returned after freshening up, noticing her parents whispering and looking puzzled.
"Mom, Dad, what are you whispering about?"
"Ah, nothing?"
Though Shizuka was curious, she didn't press further.
Just then, breakfast was ready.
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Chapter 285: Encounter with Yumiko
After having breakfast, Shizuka and Hachiman left the Hiratsuka residence. Riding in Shizuka's car, they swiftly returned to Chiba.
Arriving at Hachiman's home, Shizuka unceremoniously kicked him out of the car.
"Wait for me. Next time, I'll try out some more tricks on you."
As Hachiman sat up from the ground, he watched Shizuka's departing figure, pondering to himself.
With a glance back, he pushed open his own front door.
"I'm back."
"Welcome home, Onii-chan."
Upon entering, Komachi in the living room greeted him.
"Yeah, I'm back. Thanks for taking care of the house, Komachi."
Seeing Komachi's cute smile, Hachiman's mood lifted, and he couldn't resist ruffling her hair.
"Hehe, it's nothing. Thanks to Onii-chan's generous payment, I got to enjoy lots of delicious food yesterday."
Feeling the warmth of his hand on her head, Komachi squinted contentedly.
"You, really are a little glutton." Hachiman teased, poking her forehead.
"Hehe, but my favorite is still the dishes Onii-chan makes." Komachi giggled, tapping her head playfully.
"By the way, this line scores high in Komachi's quote book."
Hachiman chuckled at her words. "Alright, I'll make lunch for you in a bit."
It was nearly eleven o'clock, and it was indeed time to prepare lunch.
"Yay! Onii-chan is the best!"
...
...
After lunch, the siblings sat on the sofa to rest.
"Onii-chan, what should we do this afternoon?"
Petting her cat, Komachi spoke up, feeling a bit bored.
"This afternoon, I don't have any other plans, so how about I accompany you for some casual shopping?" Considering he had no particular engagements today, Hachiman decided to spend the afternoon with his sister.
"Shopping! That sounds great!"
Excited at the prospect of shopping, Komachi's eyes lit up.
Indeed, shopping seemed to be a universally appealing activity for girls, regardless of age.
Locking the house door, the siblings quickly arrived at their destination.
LaLa-port TOKYO-bay
This was Chiba's largest shopping center, housing a variety of stores, a cinema, and hosting various large-scale events. It could be considered the most luxurious leisure and entertainment venue in Chiba and was rumored to be a popular dating spot for high school students.
Previously, Hachiman and Yui had chosen this location for their date.
"Komachi, is there anything specific you want to buy?"
Standing at the entrance, Hachiman looked at the facility map and asked.
"Well, let me think." Komachi propped up her chin with her hand, contemplating.
"I know! Let's buy clothes. The season is about to change, and it's time to get some new outfits."
After all, regardless of the season, a girl's wardrobe always seemed to be missing something.
However, it was late May, and the temperature was gradually rising. It was indeed time to prepare some transitional clothes.
"Alright, let's go buy some clothes."
Agreeing with Komachi's suggestion, Hachiman nodded.
They located the area with clothing stores on the facility map and headed towards their destination.
Arriving at the clothing section, Komachi was overwhelmed by the array of clothes.
"Wow, so many styles."
"If you like them, try them on. I will buy them for you." Hachiman indulgently smiled.
Although he wasn't the original Hachiman, after more than a year of being together, he genuinely adored his sister Komachi.
Perhaps every man is naturally a bit of a sister-lover.
"Yay! Thanks, Onii-chan. I love you the most."
Komachi cheered and began selecting styles she liked.
As for Hachiman, he sat somewhat bored on a resting chair, scrolling through his phone.
Soon, Komachi ran over holding a dress and gesturing as she put it on.
"Onii-chan, do you think I look good in this dress?"
Glancing at the dress in Komachi's hands, Hachiman, with limited interest, nodded.
"It looks good, it looks good."
Seeing his somewhat perfunctory response, Komachi pouted unhappily.
"Onii-chan, you're going to lose me with that attitude."
Unable to resist, Hachiman reluctantly put down his phone and tried to comfort her. "Okay, my bad. But no matter what, my Komachi looks cute in anything."
Hearing his words, Komachi felt a sense of satisfaction, but she still snorted lightly.
"Hmph, I'll forgive you this time, Onii-chan. You always know how to say nice things."
"But that line scores high in Komachi's heart."
Seeing her like this, Hachiman shook his head with a hint of amusement. He was accustomed to his little sister's tsundere tendencies.
As he glanced around, he spotted a familiar figure.
Golden locks with a subtle curl at the ends, emerald eyes full of vitality, a delicate face complemented by an elegant figure – an absolute head-turner.
Yumiko?
Raising an eyebrow at the sight, Hachiman approached her.
The girl was holding a piece of clothing and posing in front of a mirror.
After a moment's thought, a mischievous smile crept onto Hachiman's face as he slowly walked up behind her.
"Yumiko."
"Eek!"
Startled by someone suddenly calling her name from behind, Yumiko turned around to find Hachiman. A mix of surprise and irritation crossed her face as she playfully hit him.
"You jerk! Why'd you startle me like that?"
"Hehe, it's been a while, Yumiko. I missed you," Hachiman said with a mischievous grin, trying to pacify the annoyed girl.
Unfortunately, Yumiko didn't appreciate his words, giving him a disdainful look.
"Cut it out. We just saw each other at school a couple of days ago."
However, Hachiman wasn't one to easily give up. With the near-maxed-out "Flirting" and "Acting" modules, he tried again.
"Isn't there a saying, 'A day without seeing you feels like three autumns'? So, not seeing you for two days is like enduring six autumns."
Hearing this cheesy line, even Yumiko, known for her strong personality, couldn't resist a faint blush on her face. She couldn't help but playfully hit him.
"You jerk, always saying sweet things. I bet you charmed that silly Yui with the same tactics."
Hachiman chose not to respond to this remark and simply smiled.
"I wonder, Yumiko, have I charmed you as well?"
Unfortunately, the girl wasn't as easily swayed as Yui. Suppressing the flutter in her heart, she reverted to her usual self, the proud and queen-like Yumiko Miura.
"Hmph, you're far from charming me."
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