Chapter 313: Hachiman and Yukino's Daughter
Glancing at Tsurumi not far away and then at Yukino by his side, Hachiman, with a mischievous smile, seemed to have thought of something.
"Yukino, don't you think that girl looks a lot like you?"
The naive girl thought Hachiman was referring to the similarity in their situations and nodded.
"Yeah, the way she's being excluded now really reminds me of my childhood."
In Yukino's eyes, Tsurumi's current situation was identical to her own when she was a child. This similarity evoked a sense of nostalgia in her.
Reflecting on the experiences she had been through, the girl was determined not to let such a tragedy happen to others. At this moment, she was resolute in helping Tsurumi.
However, hearing her words, Hachiman chuckled and shook his head, whispering to her.
"I'm not talking about that. What I meant was, don't you think this girl looks a lot like you? Like our future daughter."
"Daughter?!"
Hearing this, Yukino's heart trembled a few times. Glancing at Tsurumi not far away, she blushed inexplicably.
"Jerk, what nonsense are you talking about." Trying to maintain her usual cool demeanor, the girl couldn't help but give him a light slap.
"Who... who would have a daughter with you."
Feeling Yukino's not-so-forceful blow, Hachiman smiled. However, the girl turned her head away, not wanting to pay him any attention, pondering something in her mind.
At that moment, Yui, who was walking ahead, turned around with a puzzled expression.
"Yukinon, Hikki, what's going on with you two?"
Hearing Yui's words, Yukino was startled. She quickly distanced herself from Hachiman, restoring her usual cool expression.
Hachiman chuckled, saying, "It's nothing. We were just saying that the little girl looks a lot like Yukino."
"Huh? Looks like Yukino? Where?" Yui suddenly became interested, following their gazes. She quickly spotted Tsurumi not far away and expressed mild surprise.
"Really? She looks exactly like Yukinon."
However, when she noticed Tsurumi's lonely situation, she hesitated.
"This child..."
The other four girls in the same group were gathered around Hayama, leaving Tsurumi alone not far away, fiddling with the camera hanging around her neck.
"Yes, she's being excluded," Yukino said with a cold expression, nodding.
"This... This is too pitiful. Is such a young child really being isolated?" Yui's tone carried a hint of compassion.
At this point, Hayama used his excellent social skills and quickly bonded with the four little girls.
"Big brother, where is the checkpoint?"
"Yeah, big brother, can you take us to find it together?"
"Okay, then I'll help you here. But keep this a secret from others."
"..."
Watching Hayama having a lively conversation with the little girls, Komachi looked somewhat anxious.
"Big trouble, Onii-chan. Compared to that handsome guy, you're obviously at a disadvantage, Onii-chan."
Hearing this, Hachiman twitched his mouth.
Meanwhile, ahead of them, Ebina seemed to have received some signal, teleporting to Hachiman's side and raising a finger, solemnly saying, "It's really bad."
"Compared to Hayama, Hachiman, you seem to be the weaker one. You'll instantly collapse when pressured by Hayama's dominance."
"Ah, this feeling..."
As she spoke, her face showed an excited flush.
Seeing Ebina like this, Hachiman couldn't help but take a step back.
Wow, fujoshi are indeed terrifying.
Seeing her best friend's reaction, both Yumiko and Yui felt a bit awkward. Yumiko took action, pulling her back.
"Hinachi, you're at it again. You're such a beautiful girl even when you don't speak."
To be fair, Ebina's outfit today was quite exquisite.
She wore a wide-brimmed sun hat on her head, half-framed red glasses on her face. Her upper body was adorned with a short orange jacket, and underneath was a light yellow dress tightened with a tied ribbon at the chest. She wore white lace-up sandals on her feet, giving off a lively and vibrant vibe.
Such a nice girl, but unfortunately, she talks.
However, hearing her words, Yui and the others couldn't help but glance at Hachiman and burst into laughter.
This prompted an exasperated reaction from Hachiman as he shot a subtle glare at both Kotonoha and Saeko.
I'm a straight guy, for goodness' sake. Isn't that clear to both of you?
After the playful banter, the group began considering how to assist Tsurumi.
Taking the lead, Hayama naturally approached Tsurumi, who was alone at the back of the group, and initiated a friendly conversation.
"How's it going, little sister? Did you find the checkpoint?"
"No."
Being suddenly approached by a stranger, Tsurumi naturally felt a bit awkward.
However, Hayama paid no mind and continued with his gentle approach.
"Don't worry, as long as we search together with everyone, we'll surely find it. By the way, what's your name?"
"Tsurumi...Rumi." The girl, feeling a bit uneasy with his sunny smile, turned her head slightly.
"I'm Hayama Hayato. Nice to meet you." Hayama said as he led Tsurumi. "Let me help you. The checkpoint might be hidden over there."
Observing Hayama's smooth approach, Hachiman stroked his chin.
"No wonder it's Hayama. He's so adept at charming little girls."
Upon hearing this, Yukino gave him a disdainful look. "What's wrong? Are you envious of him?"
Hachiman shrugged, watching as Hayama returned Tsurumi to the group of little girls. He shook his head. "No, I just think his methods are inappropriate."
"Why's that, Hikki?" Yui, confused, asked.
"You're right. His approach is indeed inappropriate and may even backfire," Yukino nodded in agreement with Hachiman's perspective. "Treating this girl in a special way is more likely to trigger rejection from the other girls in the same group."
As expected, even though Hayama brought Tsurumi back to the group of little girls, once he left, they resumed ignoring and excluding her, continuing their conversation without acknowledging her.
Observing this scene, Yui couldn't help but express concern. "Huh? They're just elementary school students. Can they really act like this?"
"Hehe, elementary school students are not much different from high school students. Sometimes, what they do is even more extreme. Also, because of their young age, adults find it challenging to reprimand them," Hachiman chuckled, thinking of mischievous kids.
At this point, Yukino's expression darkened, recalling her own experiences in elementary school. It was precisely because of those experiences that she was determined to help Tsurumi, not wanting the tragic situation she endured to happen again.
Chapter 314: Yui's Foolishness
Looking at Tsurumi, who was being excluded and playing with her camera alone, Hachiman raised an eyebrow.
"How do you plan to help her?"
Yukino pondered for a moment before speaking, "Let's start by approaching her. Based on my observation, she's isolated not because she's unsociable but because those few girls are excluding her. We need to understand the situation before deciding on a plan."
Everyone nodded, including Yumiko, who usually clashed with Yukino. After all, it wouldn't be wise to intervene recklessly without knowing the specific reasons.
Thus, the group continued to follow at the rear of the team.
As the elementary school students played and walked, by the time they reached the designated location, it was nearing noon.
At this point, Shizuka organized everyone to start a fire and cook. Some of the elementary school students also expressed interest, eager to participate.
Unable to resist their enthusiasm, Shizuka had to instruct Hachiman and the others to watch over them to prevent any accidents.
Arriving at a place resembling an outdoor kitchen, she personally lit a pile of firewood. Watching her skilled actions, Hachiman was somewhat puzzled.
"You seem quite proficient at this."
Proudly, Shizuka responded, "Who do you think I am? Back in college, I often went on outdoor barbecues with clubs. Making a fire is no big deal. I've done it more than a few times."
However, her tone changed as she continued, "But when I was making a fire, a bunch of couples were being affectionate nearby. Ugh, it really ruined my mood."
"Annoying, thinking having a boyfriend is something great."
Now surrounded by a group of elementary school students, she couldn't vent her frustration. Shizuka quickly adjusted her mindset and addressed the children around her.
"Next, boys will make the fire, and girls will prepare the ingredients."
"Okay~~!" The elementary school students responded in unison.
After giving these instructions, Shizuka turned her gaze towards Hachiman and his group. "Watch over them. Don't let them make the fire alone."
Everyone nodded, with each person taking charge of a small group to guide the elementary school students in making a fire.
However, at that moment, Hachiman approached Shizuka with a concerned expression.
"I have to ask, is this really a suitable location for the summer camp?"
Shizuka appeared puzzled and asked, "What's wrong? Why are you asking that?"
Hachiman explained, "I saw a sign on the way here that said 'Beware of Bears.'" He shrugged, expressing his concern, especially with the presence of many children.
Hearing Hachiman's worries, Shizuka waved it off nonchalantly. "Don't worry. It's not likely we'll run into a bear right after arriving, and that sign has been there for ten years. There haven't been any signs of bears in this area for a long time."
"I see," Hachiman nodded, but his concerns lingered.
Just then, a clear voice reached his ears.
"Hachiman-niisan."
Turning towards the sound, he saw a little girl standing not far away, smiling brightly.
It was Kotonoha's younger sister, Katsura Kokoro. Unexpectedly, they had a chance encounter.
Seeing her own sister, Kotonoha also looked surprised. Although she knew her sister was attending the school's summer camp, she didn't expect to meet her so coincidentally.
"Kokoro, you're here too?"
"Yeah, Onee-chan."
Seeing Kokoro, Kotonoha was also quite happy. Kokoro and Kotonoha had built a deep friendship, and Kokoro cherished the rare chance to act as an older sister.
"I saw you guys from below just now," Kokoro said with a smile.
Looking at her, Hachiman suddenly had an idea.
"Kokoro, do you know that girl?"
He pointed towards Tsurumi, not far away.
"Tsurumi-chan, right? We're in the same class. What's up?" Kokoro looked puzzled.
Hearing her response, smiles appeared on Hachiman and the others' faces.
Now they had a reliable source of information. However, it wasn't the right time to inquire. They decided to wait until after dinner.
"No big deal. After we finish eating, I'd like to ask you about her," Hachiman smiled and said.
"No problem, leave it to me. I'll tell Hachiman-niisan everything I know," Kokoro said, proudly puffing her small chest. In her heart, Hachiman was almost like a brother-in-law.
"Yeah, thanks, Kokoro. Now, let's get started with cooking."
...
After Kokoro returned to her group, everyone began preparing their lunch. This time, Hachiman chose not to participate in cooking. He didn't want to dominate the kitchen, giving the girls some space to showcase their culinary skills.
The girls, varying in cooking expertise, started their tasks. Yukino, being the most skilled, took charge of the kitchen. Saeko and Kotonoha were decent, but they fell short compared to Yukino. Komachi, Yumiko, and Ebina weren't particularly adept at cooking. As for Yui, well, no need to say much...
Yukino and Yui stood side by side, wearing the recently purchased aprons. Since they were standing close, the contrast in their chest sizes was apparent, almost despair-inducing.
"Speaking of curry, my mom always adds some weird things to it," Yui, peeling potatoes, suddenly remarked.
Hearing this, on the other side, Saeko, who was starting the fire, chimed in with a touch of nostalgia. "Absolutely, my mom sometimes adds bamboo shoots."
Yui laughed, saying, "Yeah, my mom adds some strange leaves to it occasionally. It's her rare moment of being silly."
However, upon hearing her, Hachiman sighed and couldn't help but interject, "Silly Yui, that's not some strange leaf. It's bay leaf, a type of spice commonly used in stews."
"Eh? It's a spice?" Yui looked surprised and turned to Yukino for confirmation.
Unfortunately, Yukino nodded, "Yes, bay leaf is indeed a spice."
"Ugh... I didn't know that," Yui blushed, recalling her earlier ignorance.
Once all the ingredients were prepared, Yukino put them in a pot for simmering. The chosen recipe for the day was curry, fitting for a group picnic. With the menu decided, the girls, wearing their aprons, started cooking.
Yukino and Yui stood side by side, their chest sizes causing a noticeable contrast. The two chatted and worked together, creating an atmosphere of camaraderie in the makeshift outdoor kitchen. As the ingredients simmered, the aroma of curry began to fill the air, creating an appetizing anticipation for the upcoming meal.
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