The Exorcism Tale of Hachiman

"come here quickly!"

Ten seconds were about to pass, and seeing Isshiki Iroha still standing there dumbfounded, Hachiman Hikigaya couldn't help but urge her on.

"Huh? Oh oh..."

Upon hearing Hachiman Hikigaya's words, Iroha Isshiki suddenly realized what was happening when she looked at the office workers lying around her.

She quickly and carefully stepped over several middle-aged men to get to Hachiman Hikigaya's side.

Almost the instant that the Irohashiki arrived, the effect of the Phantom Fire Pillar disappeared.

Immediately, a noisy commotion erupted again in the carriage.

Suddenly, a woman screamed.

It turned out that she was the first to notice the anomaly in the carriage.

As the soprano's voice rang out, more and more people noticed the strange scene unfolding in the train carriage.

When someone suddenly collapsed next to them, the people around them quickly backed away.

Surprisingly, a four-meter-wide space was cleared out in the crowded train.

Hachiman Hikigaya, along with Iroha Isshiki, also mingled in the crowd, observing how things would unfold.

Before long, several security personnel on duty on the train received the news and rushed over to check the situation.

Just then, the tram arrived at the next stop.

Upon witnessing this scene, no one dared to linger on the tram any longer; they surged from the exit toward the platform.

This startled the people who were about to board the bus.

Hachiman Hikigaya weaves through the crowds, calculating how far the station is from his home, while pondering which mode of transportation to take home.

Ever since being saved by Hachiman Hikigaya, Isshiki Hachiman has been following him around like a little tail.

Why are you following me?

Finally, after leaving the station, Hachiman Hikigaya turned around and looked helplessly at Iroha Isshiki, who had been following him.

"Um... thank you for saving me..."

With her hands twirling in front of her, Isshiki Hachiman thanked him with a shy smile.

"Yes, you're welcome. If there's nothing else, please go home."

Hearing Isshiki Hachiman's thanks, he nodded and then urged her to go home as soon as she was free.

Wandering the streets late at night can easily lead to encounters with evil spirits.

ha? !

Isshiki Hachiman looked up at him with some surprise.

Why did things turn out differently than she imagined?

The cute junior student has just experienced a horrific attack and is currently very vulnerable. Shouldn't the hero who rescued her offer her some comfort or explore further possibilities?

Am I not cute enough?

Isshiki Hachiman was filled with deep confusion.

If that weren't the case, why would Hachiman Hikigaya tell her to go home immediately?

Normally, at this point, you shouldn't be attracted by her cute appearance because you see how scared she is, and then offer to take her home.

Then they successfully got each other's contact information, and after a series of events, their feelings for each other deepened, and they finally got together—is this a happy ending?

Well, although she wouldn't choose this path, Hachiman Hikigaya's complete lack of reaction to her still made her feel a sense of frustration.

Why aren't you leaving?

Seeing Isshiki Iroha standing there motionless, still thinking about how to get home, Hachiman Hikigaya gave her a surprised look.

He had finished expressing his gratitude, but the girl in front of him still didn't leave.

Could it be that she wants more...?

Chapter 28 Misunderstanding

"No need for a thank-you gift. You should go home now."

After saying that, Hachiman Hikigaya left without waiting for Iroha Isshiki's reaction.

"what?"

Hearing Hachiman Hikigaya's words, Iroha Isshiki looked up in confusion at his departing figure.

Thank you?

Did she say she was going to give it to me?

However, this is indeed an opportunity to get closer to him again...

As Hachiman Hikigaya walked away into the distance, Iroha Isshiki thought to herself.

Unable to be moved by her cuteness, she was determined to uncover all of Hachiman Hikigaya's secrets.

As for what happens after the investigation...

Thinking of this, Isshiki frowned.

It's definitely impossible for it to be exposed.

After all, Hachiman Hikigaya had just saved her...

"Ugh, this is so troublesome!"

Thinking about Hachiman Hikigaya's personality, which would likely lead to most punishments being rejected by ordinary people, Iroha Isshiki frowned on her cute face.

Forget it, I'll figure out how to blackmail him after I get something on him!

Iroha Isshiki nodded in satisfaction at her clever solution.

..............

"I'm back..."

After pushing open the front door and shouting into the house, Hachiman Hikigaya stood in the entryway and changed into his slippers.

"Welcome back, Onii-chan..."

Clutching her teddy bear, Komachi dashed over from the living room.

Upon seeing Hachiman Hikigaya, she immediately showed a displeased expression.

"Komachi was left alone at home today. She's really disappointed in her older brother!"

"I'm sorry, I'm sorry. Something happened on the way back..."

Hachiman Hikigaya quickly apologized to Komachi.

He hadn't expected to encounter an evil spirit on the tram.

By the time they had dealt with the evil spirit and walked home, it was already very late.

"By the way, where are Mom and Dad?"

At this point, Hachiman Hikigaya peeked into the living room.

Although I didn't get home as late as yesterday.

But leaving Komachi alone at home for so long was enough for the Hikigaya couple to beat him up.

After all, he was the lowest-ranking member of the family; even the family's cat, Kamakula, had a higher status than him.

"They have something to do tonight and won't be back..."

After saying that, Komachi pouted in dissatisfaction.

Clearly, she was very unhappy that everyone left her alone at home.

"Is that so?"

Hearing Komachi's answer, Hachiman Hikigaya breathed a sigh of relief.

In that case, it looks like I won't get beaten up today...

"Hmph! Onii-chan is an idiot, Komachi is angry!"

Seeing that Hachiman Hikigaya actually let out a long sigh of relief after hearing her words, Komachi immediately frowned in dissatisfaction, said a few words, and ran upstairs back to her room.

Hachiman Hikigaya, who knew Komachi well, naturally knew that she wasn't really angry, but just annoyed at leaving her alone at home.

After changing his shoes, Hachiman Hikigaya headed towards the kitchen, intending to grab some barley tea from the refrigerator to quench his thirst before going upstairs to comfort Komachi.

But when he passed by the restaurant, he noticed two sets of bowls and chopsticks on the table.

I touched the bottom of the tableware with my hand. The rice was already cold, but the dishes looked like they had been reheated many times and were still emitting faint white smoke.

Hikigaya Hachiman felt a warmth in his heart and, ignoring his thirst, went straight up the stairs to Komachi's room on the second floor.

A light shone through the slightly ajar door. After knocking and receiving no response, Hachiman Hikigaya pushed the door open and went inside.

"What are you doing here? Wouldn't it be better to just leave Komachi alone?"

At this moment, Komachi buried her head in the pillow and lay face down on the bed with her back to Hachiman Hikigaya.

Seeing his younger sister's sullen expression, Hachiman Hikigaya's face softened.

He walked to the bedside and sat down beside it, apologizing to Komachi who was sitting next to him:

"I'm sorry for leaving you home alone..."

"It's nothing, Komachi's used to it anyway!"

With her head still buried in the pillow, Komachi answered Hachiman Hikigaya's question in a muffled voice.

Hearing this answer, Hachiman Hikigaya was not discouraged; instead, a look of relief appeared on his face.

Komachi is still willing to talk to her, so it seems this time it will be easy to appease her...

After hesitating for a moment, Hachiman Hikigaya decided to tell Komachi the secret of the system in his mind.

After all, with this system, there are no telling how many more times he will leave Komachi alone at home in the future.