Capítulo 143: [143] Saeko In Action
Chapter 143: Saeko In Action
The girls gazed at the beers Shizuka had provided, initially hesitating.
However, compared to them, Erina, Alice, and Hisako displayed fewer reservations. As chefs, they had some experience with alcohol, particularly during tasting sessions.
Erina popped open the tab and took a sip of beer. Although it carried a faint bitterness, it paired wonderfully with the grilled skewers.
Seeing someone take the lead, the remaining girls shed their hesitations and began cracking open their cans as well.
In reality, they held a significant interest in alcohol. Japan had stringent regulations surrounding underage drinking, with laws prohibiting individuals under 20 from consuming alcohol. Parents or guardians were responsible for preventing underage children from partaking in alcohol, and businesses were forbidden from selling alcohol to minors. The consequences for contravening these laws could entail hefty fines.
Nevertheless, as human nature dictates, the more something is restricted, the more people are inclined to explore it. Despite the legal limitations on alcohol consumption for those under 20, many individuals had already tasted alcohol before reaching that age. Once they entered university, it was common for young adults to consume alcohol in public settings, and universities generally displayed more leniency in enforcing this rule.
"Mmm... it's a bit bitter."
"Although it's slightly bitter, if you savor it, you can sense a hint of maltiness."
"Wow, Hiratsuka-sensei was right. Beer and grilled skewers are indeed a perfect match."
"Haha, I told you so, didn't I? Sip, sip, sip..."
Hearing the girls' comments, even Komachi appeared eager. However, before she could voice her thoughts, Hachiman cast her a stern look.
"You're not allowed to drink."
"Huh... Why not, Onii-chan?"
"It's not allowed because you're only 13, and you're still in junior high."
"But Erina-neechan and the others are only two years older than me, and they're also in junior high. Why can they drink?"
"They're different from you. They're chefs and have regular exposure to alcohol."
"Uh..."
"In any case, it's a no. You'll drink juice, and that's final."
In the end, Hachiman asserted his older brother authority and adopted a resolute tone.
Confronted with his stern expression, Komachi pouted but obediently sipped her juice.
The barbecue continued joyfully. Skewers kept emerging from the grill, and the girls continued to indulge in more and more beer. As the evening advanced, they let go of their reservations and utterly disregarded the one-can rule.
Not only that, but Erina's group, spearheaded by Erina herself, launched an offensive on Hachiman.
"Come on, Hikigaya-kun, let's have a drink!"
First, it was Erina, followed by Hisako, Alice, Shizuka, and even Leonora...
All the girls, more than a dozen of them, flocked to join him for a drink.
Following a round of drinking, Hachiman had consumed a fair amount, but given his current condition, a little alcohol posed no issue whatsoever.
Observing him handle so much liquor without any apparent effect, Erina and the others weren't satisfied. They persisted in pouring drinks for him, secretly hoping to witness Hachiman inebriated.
After several more rounds, Hachiman remained perfectly composed, while the girls' faces had turned rosy, and some were starting to feel a bit tipsy, their speech becoming incoherent.
"H-Hachiman-kun, let's keep going."
"You... you can really hold your liquor, huh."
"Sob... st-stupid Hikki... how are you... not drunk yet."
Nonetheless, a few sober individuals were among them, and Kotonoha belonged to that group. She had only consumed one can of beer and opted not to continue drinking. Her face exhibited only a slight flush.
"Katsura-san."
As she relished the delectable food, Kotonoha heard a voice nearby.
Turning her head, Kotonoha noticed Saeko had appeared beside her, seemingly materializing out of thin air.
"Busujima-senpai." Kotonoha nodded.
"No need to be so formal; just call me Saeko." Seating herself next to Kotonoha, Saeko offered a warm smile.
"Alright, then Saeko-senpai, you can just call me Kotonoha." The girl's face lit up with a gentle smile.
"Sure, Kotonoha, have you been having fun these past few days?" Saeko inquired, engaging in casual conversation.
Hearing her question, Kotonoha hesitated for a moment, then gazed at Hachiman, who was still drinking with the other girls. A soft, contented smile graced her lips.
"Yes, I've been having a great time."
For Kotonoha, she didn't require any special treatment from Hachiman. Simply being able to stay by his side during moments like these sufficed.
Observing her reaction, Saeko slightly narrowed her eyes.
"I'm glad to hear that. By the way, have you thought about what I mentioned yesterday?"
Upon hearing Saeko's words, Kotonoha recalled their conversation while washing dishes together, and her face flushed with a hint of embarrassment.
"Saeko-senpai, this kind of thing is a bit too absurd."
"Absurd or not, I know you also have strong feelings for Hachiman. So if you're willing, today is a perfect opportunity."
The banquet carried on until after 9 PM, and some of the girls who couldn't handle their liquor had already drifted into slumber, including Yui, Utaha, and others.
Erina's group was a little tipsy, but given their culinary backgrounds, they fared better than Yui's group. At least they could stand on their own.
Yumiko and Hina supported each other as they made their way back to their room. However, before departing, they entrusted Yui to Hachiman.
"Hikigaya-kun, Yui is in your care now."
Watching their retreating forms and then glancing at the thoroughly inebriated Saeko, Hachiman couldn't help but feel a tad exasperated.
Hey, are you genuinely comfortable leaving your best friend in a guy's care?
Nevertheless, Yui's alcohol tolerance was indeed quite low. Compared to Erina's group, she had consumed very little, so he hadn't expected her to get so drunk.
With a brief word to the remaining sober girls, Hachiman picked up Yui's legs and carried her in a princess-style fashion as he headed toward the second floor.
Despite Yui's distinctive features, her weight was not substantial. With Hachiman's current strength, carrying her felt practically weightless, akin to cradling a small pet that automatically found a comfortable position in his arms and continued to slumber.
Feeling the softness against his chest, Hachiman's heart couldn't help but stir with emotions...
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[Alright, I plan to make adjustments to their ages, particularly for Komachi, who was originally stated as 14, but I'll revise it to 13, and for Hachiman, who was initially mentioned as 17, but I'll change it to 16.]
Capítulo 144: [144] Hachiman is being fought over by the Nakiri sisters
Chapter 144: Hachiman is being fought over by the Nakiri sisters
Ascending to the second floor, Hachiman entered Yui's bedroom, carefully placing her on the bed. He was on the brink of leaving, but after a moment's contemplation, he reconsidered.
"I suppose I should help Yui change into more comfortable clothes," he decided.
Hachiman muttered to himself, justifying his actions by mentioning the discomfort of sleeping in clothes, especially after a day at the seaside. In reality, there wasn't much to change into besides the swimsuit, a thin shirt, and shoes.
After removing these two items, Yui once again appeared in her swimsuit.
Hachiman couldn't help but fixate on her delicate collarbones, ample bosom, slender waist, and graceful thighs. A dryness filled his throat, and a sense of unease took over.
Her adorable sleeping face and that slightly puckered cherry-like mouth captivated him. Without realizing it, Hachiman placed his hands on either side of Yui, leaned down, and gently kissed her lips.
Her lips were soft, like marshmallows.
Due to the alcohol he had consumed earlier, there was a subtle hint of liquor on his lips.
The kiss was fleeting, and Hachiman quickly snapped back to reality. Seeing that Yui was still in a deep slumber, he let out a sigh of relief. He gracefully slipped out of the bed, adjusted the room's air conditioning, covered her with a light blanket, and departed from the room in silence.
However, the moment he returned to the barbecue area, a figure hurriedly approached him.
"Hey, you... we're continuing to drink."
With her golden hair shimmering in the darkness and that unmistakable tsundere tone, it could only be Erina.
At this point, the young lady seemed to be under the influence of alcohol as well. Though not quite as far gone as Yui, she wasn't far from it, swaying slightly as she walked.
Still, she persisted in her desire to continue drinking with Hachiman.
"We... we're continuing to drink, hic."
"Miss Erina, you can't have any more alcohol." Hachiman held onto the swaying Erina, his expression displaying a sense of helplessness.
"What 'Miss Erina'? Just call me Erina."
In her tone, there was a hint of coquettishness, a side of her rarely seen.
"You, you've defeated me so many times. You must know I've never lost to anyone my age before."
"Even if it's drinking, I have to... hic... I have to beat you..."
Carrying on like this, it was clear Erina would soon be under the table.
Hachiman watched her struggle to articulate her words and sighed, covering his face in exhaustion.
He glanced around, hoping to find someone to assist him, but there was no one to be found.
Shizuka and Leonora had already retired to rest, Utaha was being escorted back to her room by Saeko, Yukino and Haruno were helping each other back, and Kotonoha was looking after Komachi and Kokoro as they headed to their room.
Hachiman quickly looked for Hisako, hoping she could assist Erina in getting back to rest.
To his disappointment, Hisako was in no better condition than Erina; she was slumped over the table, fast asleep. It was understandable, given how much she had consumed earlier to prevent her mistress from overindulging.
"Erina-sama..."
Even in her slumber, Hisako murmured her mistress's name while resting on the table.
It was a touching display of dedication.
Hachiman couldn't help but wonder if Hisako would continue to serve Erina after she got married in the future.
But for now, he had to refocus his attention on the Erina before him.
"Hey... why aren't you talking to me?"
Observing his silence, the slightly inebriated girl added a hint of coquettishness to her tone.
"Hikigaya, you're really mean, you know? After subjecting me to such outrageous things, you're just ignoring me."
Hey, hey, let's not make unfounded accusations here.
I only bested you a few times in cooking; it's not that outrageous.
If her grandfather, Senzaemon, ever caught wind of this, I'd probably find myself at the bottom of Tokyo Bay.
But before he could respond, someone else approached, firmly grabbing one of his arms.
"Hey, Erina, let go of my Hachiman-kun."
The one reprimanding Erina was, of course, Alice.
Though Hachiman appreciated her defense, he couldn't help but wonder...
Since when did I become someone's possession?
Before he could voice his thoughts, Erina reached out and secured his other arm.
"It's Alice who should let go; this guy belongs to me."
Hey, hey, hey, how did things get so chaotic?
"What?! Erina, you're so annoying! You've always liked taking things from me, from toys to cakes when we were kids. Now you even want to steal my Hachiman. Well, I won't let you have him this time!" Alice complained, her grip on Hachiman's arm tightening.
"Tsk, bring it on! You've been losing to me since we were kids, and this time won't be any different," Erina retorted, also strengthening her hold on the arm she embraced, seemingly spurred on by Alice's challenge.
Hachiman found himself in an uncomfortable situation. Both girls were dressed quite minimally, and he could only feel smooth skin under his arms. He carefully avoided any sudden movements, worried about accidentally touching something inappropriate.
"Wuwuwu, I hate Erina the most! My first kiss was stolen by Hachiman, and yet you still want to steal from me! So annoying..." Alice continued to complain, refusing to let go.
Hey, hey, what first kiss is she talking about? Is it from that time I gave her CPR? I did it to save her life!
"Tsk, what's a first kiss? This guy even took my first time," Erina boldly retorted.
Hold on, you can't just say that! If her grandfather, Senzaemon, hears about this, I might actually end up at the bottom of Tokyo Bay.
"From childhood to now, I've never lost in cooking. This guy is the first person of my age to beat me."
Phew... Miss Erina, you should've mentioned that earlier. And please, let's not get too worked up when you speak. I thought you were referring to something else.
The current situation wasn't exactly ideal either. His arms were securely entwined, leaving him with minimal room to maneuver.
As he was about to say something, he noticed that both sisters had dozed off while holding onto his arms, their drowsiness evident.
That was swift. Must be the alcohol taking its toll.
Hachiman, however, couldn't help but exhale a sigh of relief. With the two sisters no longer engaged in their argument, his ears could finally have some respite. Now, the next challenge was to figure out how to transport these two slightly intoxicated ladies back to their respective rooms for some much-needed rest.
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