Capítulo 485: [485] The Disappearing Confession
Chapter 485: The Disappearing Confession
On the third day of their school trip, the students were finally allowed to explore freely.
Friends gathered in small groups, excitedly exploring the ancient city of Kyoto.
With Tobe's issues resolved, Hachiman no longer had any worries and fully enjoyed the trip.
As in the original story, Hachiman strolled through the streets with Yui and Yukino.
The quaint streets were lined with food stalls, and the enticing aromas drew in many tourists.
Yui was one of those enticed.
By the time they had walked some distance, her hands were filled with various snacks.
Croquettes, buns, fried chicken...
She took a bite of croquette with her left hand and a bite of meat bun with her right, enjoying herself immensely.
Seeing this, Yukino spoke up with some concern, "Yui, if you eat so much now, you won't have room for dinner."
Hearing this, Yui, who was happily eating, realized her mistake and laughed awkwardly.
"Hehe, I forgot. Yukinon, you can help me eat some."
Saying this, she handed over the half-eaten croquette.
"Alright, but just this once."
Yukino sighed, accepting the croquette without hesitation, took a small bite, and then turned to Hachiman.
"Don't just stand there, help us out."
Hachiman, of course, didn't refuse and nodded with a smile. "No problem."
Seeing this, Yui handed him a bun.
"Here, Hikki, take this."
Hachiman didn't hesitate, remembering all the times he had already kissed this silly girl; he didn't mind a bit of shared saliva. He took the bun and quickly finished it in a few bites.
Seeing how fast he ate it, both girls were momentarily surprised, then Yui pulled another bun from the paper bag and handed it to him.
"Here, Hikki, have another one."
Hachiman, a bit exasperated, remarked, "You guys are treating me like a pig."
"Well, aren't you just like Zhu Bajie stealing the ginseng fruit?" Yukino chuckled.
Hearing this, Yui also laughed.
Seeing this, Hachiman was at a loss for words.
Besides "Romance of the Three Kingdoms," another very famous novel in Japan is "Journey to the West." It's a household name, so it's no surprise the girls knew who Zhu Bajie was.
However, being called Zhu Bajie, Hachiman naturally retorted, "Who's Zhu Bajie? I should clearly be Sun Wukong."
Though he was complaining, he still took the bun.
This time, instead of eating it quickly, Hachiman decided to savor it slowly, just like the girls.
As they walked and ate, the scene looked quite heartwarming.
After a while, Yukino seemed to remember something and asked Hachiman.
"By the way, how's Tobe doing? Today is the third day, and we're leaving tomorrow."
Yui, who was eating fried chicken, also chimed in.
"Yeah, what about Tobe? Is he still planning to confess to Hina? Yesterday, Hina told us she has no interest in Tobe at all."
"If Tobe still plans to confess, Hina will definitely reject him, and that would ruin their relationship..."
Hachiman shrugged. "Don't worry, I've already taken care of it. Tobe has given up on confessing to Ebina."
Hearing this, Yui's eyes lit up. "Really? Hikki, you're amazing!"
"How did you get Tobe to give up?"
Yukino, curious, also asked. They had interacted with Tobe before, and he seemed determined to confess to Ebina. How did he change his mind so quickly?
"I have my ways," Hachiman replied with a mysterious smile.
Not liking his mysterious tone, Yukino frowned. "No keeping secrets, tell us."
Yui also joined in, grabbing Hachiman's arm and shaking it. "Yes, yes, Hikki, tell us. We want to know."
"Alright, alright, I'll tell you."
Seeing their curious expressions, Hachiman decided to explain.
"I just made sure Tobe understood Ebina's feelings."
"Did you have Ebina tell Tobe directly?" Yukino guessed.
"But that wouldn't fit with Ebina's wishes, would it? She wanted to maintain their friendship."
"Of course not. I wouldn't do something so reckless," Hachiman shook his head.
"Then how did you do it?" Yukino asked, puzzled. "I remember you saying that Tobe was pretty clueless and didn't realize that Ebina wasn't interested in him."
Hachiman smiled. "I just made sure Tobe overheard Ebina's thoughts on romance."
"?"
Both Yui and Yukino were confused.
Seeing their expressions, Hachiman smiled. "Yui, didn't Ebina tell you yesterday that she has no feelings for Tobe and isn't considering romance right now?"
"Yeah, Hikki, how did you know?" Yui blinked in surprise.
But Yukino quickly caught on. "Did you arrange all of this? Did you have Ebina say that on purpose?"
Hachiman nodded, then shook his head. "Yes, I arranged it, but I asked Yumiko to specifically question Ebina about Tobe and romance."
"As expected, Ebina expressed that she wasn't interested in dating, and those words were 'coincidentally' overheard by Tobe and me outside the door."
"Understanding that Ebina wasn't ready for a relationship, Tobe naturally gave up on his plan to confess."
"I see," Yui nodded instinctively, then seemed to realize something. "Wait, you and Tobe were eavesdropping outside the door yesterday?!"
"Yes, how else would I know what Ebina said?" Hachiman chuckled.
"And if Tobe hadn't heard it directly, he wouldn't have given up so easily."
Yui, however, became a bit embarrassed. "Did you... hear anything else?"
If Hachiman had heard everything she said, would he think she was an indiscreet girl?
Hachiman had indeed heard what Yui said, but seeing her worried expression, he decided not to mention it. He simply smiled and shook his head.
"Don't worry. After Ebina expressed her feelings, Tobe and I left, so I didn't hear anything strange."
Relieved, Yui sighed and then pouted. "Hikki, you shouldn't do that again. It's basically eavesdropping."
"Right, secretly listening to a girl's private conversations is practically a crime," Yukino agreed, nodding firmly.
Seeing their reactions, Hachiman shrugged helplessly. "I had no choice. This was the best way to resolve the issue."
Indeed, aside from the drastic measures taken in the original story, this was the most effective method.
It preserved everyone's dignity and perfectly resolved the situation.
"But, is this really okay?" Yui was still a bit worried.
Hachiman smiled. "Don't worry. Tobe was only a little down for a short while, but he bounced back quickly."
Yes, it was a "little down," lasting less than five minutes.
"Since he wasn't rejected face-to-face, Tobe can save face and still remain friends with Ebina."
"It's like a sheet of window paper; even if it's thin enough to see through, as long as it isn't torn, it still serves its purpose."
"I see."
Yui nodded, somewhat understanding Hachiman's explanation.
At that moment, Hayama and Yumiko's group approached, with Tobe and Ebina among them.
Seeing them still chatting and laughing as usual, Yui finally relaxed and ran over to greet them.
"Hi, Hina, Yumiko."
"Hi, Yui," Ebina responded cheerfully.
As for Yumiko, seeing Yukino next to Hachiman, she gave a displeased huff but said nothing, perhaps out of respect for Hachiman.
Hayama nodded at Hachiman and Yukino, a silent thanks for preserving the friendship he valued.
After exchanging greetings, the two groups soon went their separate ways. After all, Yumiko and Yukino didn't get along, and neither wanted to walk with the other.
Hachiman's trio continued their walk.
Walking along the paths of Arashiyama, they turned a corner and heard a rustling sound.
Looking ahead, they saw a lush bamboo grove not far away.
A small path wound through the grove, flanked by countless bamboo stalks.
A gentle breeze rustled the bamboo leaves.
Soft sunlight filtered through the gaps in the bamboo, creating dappled shadows on the ground. Coupled with the pleasant rustling, the scene felt peaceful.
This was another famous spot, the Sagano Bamboo Forest in Arashiyama, Kyoto. It was also the original location where Tobe confessed to Ebina.
But now, without the confession, it was just another beautiful tourist spot.
"This place is so beautiful," Yui exclaimed, admiring the surroundings.
Even Yukino nodded in agreement. "It really is. Look at the ground."
"Lanterns? It must be stunning when they light up at night," Yui imagined the scene.
However, in the next moment, she blushed and glanced at Hachiman.
"This place seems perfect for a confession..."
As soon as she finished speaking, Yukino also looked at Hachiman.
Feeling the simultaneous gaze of both girls, Hachiman forced a smile.
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Capítulo 486: [486] I'm Super Strong
Chapter 486: I'm Super Strong
Stare—
Noticing the two gazes from either side, Hachiman forced a smile.
Why are you both looking at me like that? Are you expecting me to confess here?
I could, but are you both ready?
Wait, maybe... probably... they really are ready.
Hmm...
As for Yui, no doubt if he confessed, the success rate would be 100%. This silly girl was already completely head over heels.
And Yukino... after spending so much time together, the probability of a successful confession was about 80%.
But confessing with only an 80% chance of success? That's just asking to be rejected.
Better wait until it's a solid 98%.
Yeah, play it safe. No harm in that.
However, he still needed to make his stance clear for now.
Hachiman smirked and spoke up, "I have no problem with it. But are you two ready to change your last name to Hikigaya?"
The two girls were initially stunned, then quickly caught on to his meaning.
Embarrassed, Yui immediately retorted, "Stupid Hikki, who... who wants to change their last name to Hikigaya?"
Though Yukino didn't say anything, she blushed and glared at him.
Hachiman merely smiled lightly at their reactions and continued walking forward.
Seeing this, the two girls exchanged glances and followed him.
As if forgetting the previous topic, the three walked together again.
A gentle breeze rustled the bamboo leaves, and the shaded path returned to its original tranquility.
...
Near the train station, numerous students from Sobu High gathered.
Today was the fourth day, marking the end of the four-day, three-night school trip.
No confessions, no rejections, and no dramatic incidents.
Everything went smoothly.
Having bought the souvenirs Komachi wanted, Hachiman now sat idly on a bench.
Soon, he felt someone approaching.
Looking up, he saw a girl with shoulder-length black hair and red half-rim glasses. Her clear eyes behind the lenses, and her delicate features, would make her a pleasing sight by a library window.
It was hard to believe that such a beautiful girl had a corrupted side.
Yes, the person before him was none other than Ebina.
"Hello, hello," Ebina waved at Hachiman.
"Oh, Ebina," Hachiman nodded in acknowledgment.
Standing in front of him, Ebina gave a slight bow, a pleasant smile on her face.
"Thank you so much this time. Although I don't know what you did, it's great that nothing happened."
"Well, since I took on your request, I had to see it through," Hachiman shrugged.
Seeing this, Ebina laughed.
"Haha, as expected of Hachiman, you're really dependable."
"You're too kind. It was just good luck. If Tobe had been more stubborn, there wouldn't have been much I could do," Hachiman laughed as well.
"Tobe might be useless, but he's a good person."
"Haha, maybe. Anyway, on the surface, the issue is resolved. Maintaining the status quo is the best for me," Ebina nodded nonchalantly.
But then her tone turned serious.
"By the way, I wanted to ask what you think about Yui and Yumiko."
Although Ebina wasn't considering her own romantic life, she was very concerned about her two close friends.
Especially Yui, who had practically put all her hopes on Hachiman with what she said yesterday.
And Yumiko, from Ebina's perspective, probably wouldn't escape this either. Even if they eventually parted ways, it would leave a lasting scar on her heart.
So, she wanted to confirm Hachiman's intentions today.
Hearing Ebina's question, Hachiman raised an eyebrow but became serious.
"Don't worry. I won't let either of them down. I promised Yui that I would make her happy for the rest of her life, and I will do whatever it takes to keep that promise."
Perhaps feeling his determination, Ebina's unease dissipated.
Seeing Hachiman's serious demeanor, Ebina suddenly laughed.
"If you're that confident, Hachiman, maybe I should join in too. I think we might get along surprisingly well."
Huh? Didn't she say something like this yesterday? Could she be serious?
Her words made Hachiman pause, but after a moment, he shrugged nonchalantly, half-jokingly.
"You shouldn't say things like that lightly. If I take it seriously and you can't back out, don't blame me."
Though she knew it was a joke, for some reason, Ebina felt a bit flustered and quickly changed the subject.
"Haha, just kidding. I'm too corrupted for romance."
"Same here. I don't consider myself a good person either. But with my charm, it's hard not to attract girls," Hachiman replied, feigning helplessness.
Seeing his smug expression, Ebina felt a mix of exasperation and amusement.
"To be able to say that with a straight face, Hachiman, you're really something."
"Of course, I'm super strong," Hachiman said without missing a beat.
Ebina was left speechless. What can you say to someone who's shameless?
"Alright, I need to head back. Thanks again for everything." With that, she left.
Not long after Ebina departed, Yui came over. "Hikki, it's time to go. Let's head out."
"Yeah, let's go." Hachiman stood up and followed her.
As the train arrived, the students of Sobu High began their journey home.
.....
Service Club.
The atmosphere was peaceful with only the usual three members: Hachiman, Yukino, and Yui. Just like in the original story, they hadn't recruited any new members. Without the dramatic events of the original, the three got along well. Yukino and Yui were chatting, and Hachiman would occasionally join in, creating a harmonious environment.
However, this harmony was soon interrupted by a knock at the door.
"Come in," Yukino called out.
The door opened to reveal a somewhat familiar figure. A girl with twin braids and bangs held back by a hair clip, revealing a smooth and cute forehead, stepped in. She greeted them energetically.
"Hello, hello! How are you all?"
Yukino was a bit surprised to see her. "President Shiromeguri-senpai, what brings you here?"
Indeed, it was the current student council president, Meguri Shiromeguri.
"We have something we'd like to discuss with you," Meguri said, waving someone in from the door. "Come in, Isshiki-san."
Isshiki?
Hachiman looked up in surprise.
Another girl walked in. She had shoulder-length, light brown hair, lively brown eyes, and a playful, cute smile.
Yui was pleasantly surprised. "Ah, it's Iroha-chan!"
Indeed, the girl who followed Meguri in was Iroha Isshiki, whom Hachiman had met before at the summer camp.
"Hello, Yui-senpai," Iroha greeted.
Yui waved back with a smile. "Hello, it's been a while!"
"Yes, it has."
Iroha then noticed Hachiman sitting on the other side and looked pleasantly surprised. "Ah, it's Hikigaya-senpai."
"It's been a while, Isshiki-san," Hachiman nodded in acknowledgment.
At first, Yukino and Yui didn't think much of it when they saw Iroha recognize Hachiman. After all, Hachiman had gained a lot of recognition in the school after the cultural and sports festivals. However, when they noticed that Hachiman also seemed to know Iroha, they were genuinely surprised.
After all, they were aware of most of the people Hachiman knew, and they had never heard of Iroha Isshiki before.
This made Yui hesitate as she asked, "Hikki, do you know Iroha-chan?"
"Ah, we met once during the festival at Totsuki Academy. She was helping out at her cousin's stall," Hachiman explained.
"Ah, I see," Yui and Yukino both nodded in understanding.
Meguri also smiled, "It seems you all know each other, so I don't need to introduce you."
After they took their seats, Yukino got straight to the point.
"Shiromeguri-senpai, what brings you here today?"
Hearing this, Meguri nodded and organized her thoughts before speaking.
"You probably know that the student council elections are coming up soon, right?"
"Elections?" Yui looked puzzled.
Hachiman explained, "Yes, since the third-year students are about to graduate, there will be some vacancies in the student council that need to be filled."
"Oh, I see," Yui said, understanding after the explanation.
Yukino thought for a moment and then spoke, "I recall that the list of candidates should have already been posted."
"Exactly, exactly, as expected from Yukinoshita-san," Meguri clapped her hands in approval. Then her expression turned a bit gloomy.
"Most of the candidate lists are fine, but Isshiki-san's situation is a bit tricky."
"What position is Iroha-chan running for?" Yui asked curiously.
Hearing this, Iroha's face showed a hint of shyness as she answered somewhat hesitantly.
"I'm running for student council president."
"Student council president?!"
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