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14.09% Life As Hikigaya Hachiman / Chapter 82: [82] So, young lady, your experience is rather limited

章 82: [82] So, young lady, your experience is rather limited

The Kasumigaoka residence.

Having just finished her bath, Utaha sat at the edge of her bed, her legs crossed, and a towel wrapped around her body. Because she had just bathed, her long black hair was still slightly damp, and for once, her voluptuous thighs were bare, without her usual black stockings. However, her bare feet were equally alluring.

Her fair, and sensuous thighs retained their delicate charm under the glow of the lamp. The young girl sat with her hands wrapped around her shoulders, and the ample cleavage on her chest created a deep valley.

Browsing her smartphone, she happened to come across Hachiman's updated blog post. Utaha clicked her tongue.

"Tsk, he's about to release a new volume soon. People really have their differences, huh?"

Even though Hachiman and she had signed with the same publisher on the same day, his first volume was already approaching the impressive milestone of 200,000 copies sold. His new volume was set to release this weekend, and it was a combined volume containing the second and third installments.

Furthermore, Kadokawa had already begun an extensive promotional campaign for his new volume. With significant efforts put into marketing, there was no doubt that his sales would be impressive.

This left Utaha feeling envious.

She was not only jealous of Kadokawa's support for Hachiman but also of his terrifying writing speed. Even though their first volumes had been released on the same day, it had only been a month, and he was already preparing to release the second and third volumes.

A writing pace of two volumes per month was something she found nearly impossible to achieve.

Reflecting on her own situation, her first volume had only recently surpassed the ten thousand copies mark. While this was already impressive for a novice author, it was undoubtedly influenced by Hachiman's recommendation. Additionally, her first volume had just been revised and was getting ready for a re-release. Whether it would gain readers' approval remained uncertain.

Even if the first volume's re-release was successful, the question of when she could complete her second volume was still up in the air.

A soft sigh escaped Utaha's lips as she contemplated her writing struggles. While Hachiman had provided guidance, the gap between inspiration and actual writing loomed large.

One particular challenge vexed her: crafting the opening scene of a date in her second volume. Her lack of personal experience in romance made this task bewildering. Her attempts to conjure scenarios with her literary skills fell flat, devoid of genuine emotional depth, leading her to delete them.

After much reflection, Utaha decided she needed firsthand experience to gain the inspiration she sought. Naturally, this required a male companion. Despite having many admirers at school who would eagerly oblige, her feelings toward them were lukewarm. They often confessed their feelings after just a brief encounter, coming across as driven by base desires.

To her, these admirers were individuals she couldn't hold in high regard. After careful thought, she concluded that only Hachiman, a fellow writer, could meet her specific requirements.

Despite once sneakily glancing at her legs on the rooftop, his gaze held no greed. Instead, it harbored admiration, making him far more agreeable than those who were purely interested in her body.

("So, young lady, your experience is rather limited. That guy, Hachiman, desires your body just as much. He's even planned out several positions in his little notebook for future reference.")

With her choice set, Utaha embarked on her mission.

Opening her contacts, she found Hachiman's information and sent him an email.

*Ding, ding, ding...*

Hachiman's phone rang suddenly while he was in the midst of a playful exchange with his goofy online friends.

Picking up his phone, he saw an email notification – it was from Utaha Kasumigaoka.

["Are you there, Hikigaya-kun? I have a small request."]

Upon reading the email's contents, Hachiman's eyes lit up. This seemed like a chance to earn some favorability points.

["I'm here, Kasumigaoka-senpai. I'm curious about how I can help you."]

["Well, I want to gather some material for a scene in my novel. I was wondering if you could assist me."]

Utaha Kasumigaoka replied quickly.

Material? What kind of material? She didn't intend to write a scene involving a blade, did she? Did she want to use me as a practice dummy? But I can't recall anything that would upset her.

I even treated her to lunch once. Maybe I'm overthinking it.

["Of course, I'd be happy to help, Kasumigaoka-senpai. Do you have a specific time and place in mind?"]

["Thank you so much for your willingness to help. Let's meet tomorrow at 9 AM at Angel Café."]

["No problem, I'll be there on time."]

["Alright then, see you tomorrow, Hikigaya-kun."]

["See you tomorrow, Kasumigaoka-senpai."]

Hachiman let out a sigh of relief after putting down his phone.

The meeting place was a café, so it wasn't about practicing with blades after all.

It seems I overthought things. But helping with material gathering? That's a great opportunity to earn some favorability points.

.........

In a not-so-large café, the floor was neatly covered with polished redwood.

On either side of the counter were displays of various coffee beans, and the entire café exuded a classical and elegant atmosphere, as if the sound of Scottish bagpipes could be heard playing in the background.

"Ever since my days in the trading company, when I encountered those top-grade coffee beans in Brazil, I fell in love with coffee..."

"Since then, I resigned from my job and opened this café..."

"Every year, I personally visit the coffee's place of origin to source my carefully chosen beans. I roast, grind, and brew them myself..."

"I've been relentlessly pursuing the best coffee, and more than twenty years have passed."

"Time flies, doesn't it?"

"Now, I can finally say that..."

"Actually, I'm quite confident in our blended coffee."

The café's mustached manager stood behind the counter, adjusted his bowtie, and began the day's operations.

Soon, he welcomed his first customer.

A casually dressed, somewhat handsome young man with unusual eyes walked in through the door.

It was Hachiman, the first customer to arrive.

"Welcome!" the café manager greeted with a smile.

"Good morning, sir," Hachiman politely replied.

As it was just past 8:30 in the morning, there were almost no other customers.

Hachiman found a seat by the window, and the kindly café manager approached him with a menu, saying, "What can I get you, sir? Due to our reopening, all orders are eligible for a 20% discount."

"Reopening?"

"That's right. To ensure the quality of our coffee, I close for two months every year. During that time, I fly overseas to find the highest-quality beans."

"By the way." The café manager adjusted his tie and wore a confident smile on his face.

"Actually, I'm quite confident in our blended coffee..."


章 83: [83] Probationary Boyfriend

"I'm quite confident in our blended coffee," the mustached café manager said with a confident smile.

"To balance taste and aroma, I use five different coffee beans."

"To flexibly combine their individual flavors, this café has put a lot of effort into the blend."

Listening to his introduction, Hachiman became interested.

"Since it's your specialty, I'll have a cup of blended coffee."

"Of course, no problem. Please wait."

With Hachiman ordering a cup of blended coffee, the mustached manager left, looking satisfied.

In no time, the manager returned with a cup emitting a rich aroma of coffee.

"Blended coffee, please enjoy."

The manager wore a confident smile, and his slightly narrowed eyes held a hint of anticipation.

Hachiman lifted the cup of blended coffee. The black coffee rippled gently in the cup. He brought it to his nose, and the aroma was incredibly rich.

Taking a sip without adding milk or sugar, the coffee tasted a bit bitter but incredibly rich. Upon careful tasting, various coffee beans intertwined on his tongue, creating a unique flavor.

"The taste is quite good. It's undoubtedly your specialty," Hachiman praised with a smile, setting down the coffee cup.

The mustached café manager wore a faint smile. He pursued the satisfied smiles his customers displayed after tasting his coffee.

"For someone your age, I recommend adding some sugar and milk. It'll enhance the flavor."

"Thanks for the suggestion."

For Hachiman, a sweet tooth, bitterness wasn't his preference. He added a few sugar cubes and a small cup of milk to the coffee, stirring it lightly with a spoon.

Lifting the cup, he took another sip, and indeed, the flavor was much improved.

Time passed by minute by minute, but Hachiman wasn't in a hurry. He sipped the coffee slowly.

Shortly after 9 AM, the café door swung open again. A young girl in a sky-blue dress walked in. Her long, black hair cascaded down her shoulders like a waterfall, framed by a white headband. Her beautiful thighs, encased in black stockings, seemed flawless to even the most discerning eyes.

It wasn't anyone other than Utaha Kasumigaoka.

The girl with wine-red eyes scanned the café and quickly spotted Hachiman sitting by the window. She gracefully approached his table, her enticing black stocking-clad legs carrying her over.

"My apologies, Hikigaya-kun, for keeping you waiting."

"Not at all, Kasumigaoka-senpai. You were punctual; I arrived early. Please, take a seat," Hachiman smiled, shaking his head, signaling for her to sit.

Utaha nodded and adjusted her dress before taking a seat across from him.

"What can I get you, miss?" At this moment, the mustached café manager arrived at their table once again, holding the menu.

After perusing the menu, Utaha contemplated her order.

"The manager's blended coffee is excellent. Kasumigaoka-senpai, you should give it a try," Hachiman recommended, putting down his coffee cup.

"Well, if Hikigaya-kun recommends it so strongly, I'll have one too. A cup of blended coffee, please."

Handing the menu back to the manager, Utaha smiled and placed her order.

"Of course, please wait a moment." After taking the menu, the mustached manager left contentedly.

Not long after, he returned with their freshly brewed coffee.

"The taste is indeed excellent."

Sipping her coffee gently, Utaha Kasumigaoka praised.

"Thank you for the compliment. I'm quite confident in my blended coffee."

The mustached café manager beamed with a smile and delivered his classic line.

He then returned to the counter and started wiping glass cups.

Hachiman, getting straight to the point, asked, "I wonder what kind of material you'd like me to help you with today?"

Utaha smiled and said, "Well, Hikigaya-kun, you're quite impatient. In that case, I'll be straightforward. I want you to be my boyfriend."

Hearing her words, Hachiman nearly choked.

What's this? Is it a free offer?

But this black-stockinged senpai didn't seem like someone who would give it away for free.

Although in the original story, she desperately wanted to give her love to Aki, that was because Aki had done her a big favor, and she didn't want to admit defeat.

He had only met her a few times, and she shouldn't be the type to give it away for free. Just to be sure, Hachiman decided to confirm.

"Kasumigaoka-senpai, are you joking?"

"I'm not joking, and you didn't mishear me. I want you to be my boyfriend," Utaha Kasumigaoka said with a flirtatious smile, then changed the subject.

"But it's just for today."

"I need to write a dating scene, so I'd like Hikigaya-kun to be my boyfriend for a day and let me experience what it's like to date."

Exactly, it's for research, but it's also a unique chance to spend time with such a beautiful senpai.

"This kind of job is no problem. It's just a bit of a shame that it's only for one day," Hachiman expressed, tinged with a hint of regret.

Hearing his response, Utaha Kasumigaoka raised an eyebrow.

"It seems Hikigaya-kun has some thoughts about me."

"Naturally, anyone would want a beautiful senpai like you to be their girlfriend, and I'm no exception," Hachiman shrugged, not hiding his thoughts.

Girls usually liked hearing compliments, and when he praised her beauty, Utaha Kasumigaoka couldn't help but smile.

"Well, it will depend on your performance today."

"If I perform well, I'll consider making you my real boyfriend, Hachiman-kun."

The girl leaned forward slightly, her tone filled with allure.

"Then you can watch my performance, Kasumigaoka-senpai," Hachiman chuckled.

"Now that we're boyfriend and girlfriend, you should call me Utaha, Hachiman..."

Is it starting now?

Does this make me a probationary boyfriend?

"Today, let me be your knight, Utaha."

"Then I'll trust you with myself today, My knight."

Utaha Kasumigaoka smiled, blinked at him, and extended her hand.

"Rest assured, you can trust me, My princess."

Holding the girl's delicate hand, Hachiman's tone was filled with confidence.


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