The Exorcism Tale of Hachiman

Half a minute after his phone alarm rang, Hachiman Hikigaya finally managed to lift his head off his desk with difficulty.

"It's absolutely terrifying..."

Looking at the novel manuscript on his desk, which he had been using as a pillow, Hachiman Hikigaya rubbed his throbbing head and made his final judgment on his best friend Zaimokuza's work.

After tidying up the scattered manuscript papers and putting them into his schoolbag, Hachiman Hikigaya, who had changed from his pajamas into his school uniform, pushed open the door and went downstairs.

"Good morning, Onii-chan..."

I wonder if it's just Hachiman Hikigaya's imagination.

He felt that Komachi was not in good spirits this morning.

Didn't you sleep well last night?

Seeing Komachi suddenly yawn, Hachiman Hikigaya frowned.

He himself had stayed up late and didn't get enough sleep, but he didn't want Komachi to not get enough rest.

"No, I just yawned."

Upon hearing Hachiman Hikigaya's question, Komachi immediately perked up and put on a spirited demeanor.

"is it?"

Hachiman Hikigaya expressed great skepticism about Komachi's words.

However, he didn't ask any further questions in the end. He just told her to make sure she got some rest before going into the bathroom to wash up.

When Hachiman Hikigaya came out of the bathroom again, Komachi had already gone to school early.

After finishing the breakfast he had reserved for himself at the dining table, Hachiman Hikigaya also picked up his schoolbag and left home.

Because we set off early, there were very few pedestrians on the streets at that time.

Hachiman Hikigaya rode his bicycle towards Soubu High School, facing the gentle breeze.

When he passed a familiar intersection, he slowed down and slowly crossed it.

"Aren't you here today?"

Looking back at the intersection he had left behind, Hachiman Hikigaya felt a strange sensation rising within him.

He shook his head, dispelling the strange feeling, and continued driving towards the school.

Upon arriving at the entrance of Soubu High School, Hachiman Hikigaya, as required, dismounted from his bicycle and pushed it into the school.

Just then, a black luxury sedan slowly pulled up beside him.

As the car door slowly opened, Yukino Yukinoshita's cool and aloof face appeared before Hachiman Hikigaya.

Good morning, Hachiman.

Yukino Yukinoshita clearly didn't expect to run into Hachiman Hikigaya just as she was about to get off the train.

After a brief pause of two seconds, she took the initiative to greet Hachiman Hikigaya.

Good morning, Yukinoshita. You look quite sleepy.

After Hachiman Hikigaya politely nodded in response, he immediately noticed the undisguised exhaustion on Yukino Yukinoshita's face.

Thinking of the culprit that had kept him up all night, a look of understanding flashed across Hachiman Hikigaya's face. He then asked Yukinoshita about her rest, feigning ignorance.

"Hasn't Hachiman also not had a good rest?"

Hearing the gloating in Hachiman Hikigaya's tone, Yukino Yukinoshita raised an eyebrow, also noticing the dark circles under his eyes.

"But this won't affect my learning efficiency!"

Hachiman Hikigaya immediately retorted.

Compared to Yukino, who is a woman, he has a natural physical advantage.

In addition, due to the spiritual energy within my body, getting through the morning classes and waiting for lunch break to catch up on sleep is no problem at all.

"Really? If Hachiman-kun doesn't sleep in class, then naturally I, as a top student, won't do the same thing."

"and......"

At this point, Yukino Yukinoshita paused for a moment.

She crossed her arms in front of her, rested her chin on one hand, and looked down at Hachiman Hikigaya.

"If I remember correctly, most of Hachiman's morning classes are science subjects, right?"

"As the top student in both humanities and sciences in the entire grade, I can't understand the difficulty of studying high school science, but I imagine that just concentrating on listening to lectures must be quite difficult for you, Hachiman?"

Hmm, this woman.....

When Yukinoshita brought up his science grades, Hachiman Hikigaya was immediately furious.

Unfortunately, given his poor performance in science subjects, he had no way to refute what Yukinoshita had just said.

"Hey Xiaoxue, why are you guys standing at the school gate instead of going in?"

Just when Hachiman Hikigaya was in danger.

Yui Yuigahama's voice appeared in their ears just in time.

Upon hearing Yui Yuigahama's words, the two who had been glaring at each other quickly turned around and looked at Yui Yuigahama.

The difference is that Yukinoshita's eyes held a hint of regret, while Hachiman Hikigaya's eyes were filled with tears of emotion.

"The way you look at me while I'm stuck at home is disgusting!"

He greeted the two of them while running quickly toward the school gate.

As she got closer, Yui Yuigahama noticed an unusual excitement in Hachiman Hikigaya's eyes as he looked at her.

She was so frightened that goosebumps rose on her skin, and she quickly hid behind the snow.

It was at this moment that Hachiman Hikigaya discovered that Yui Yuigahama was different from him and Yukinoshita.

"Yuihama-san, why aren't you sleepy at all?"

Chapter 109 Indirect Kiss

Why do I feel sleepy?

Yui Yuigahama was about to say those words without even realizing it.

But when she saw how haggard they looked, and thought of the manuscript she had brought back yesterday that she hadn't even opened, she immediately swallowed her words back.

"Haha, maybe it's because I sleep well..."

Yui Yuigahama gave an awkward smile, then took Yukinoshita's hand and started talking about other things to change the subject.

With Yui's intervention, the battle between the two instantly came to an end.

Looking at Yui Yuigahama, who was chattering around Yukinoshita like a little bird, and then at Yukinoshita, who was smiling but actually looking a little troubled.

Hachiman Hikigaya shook his head and pushed the cart away first.

.........

Just as he reached the classroom door, Hachiman Hikigaya bumped into someone running out of the classroom.

"Well....."

Holding her forehead, Miura Yumiko got up from the ground and let out a painful groan.

"Feel sorry....."

Standing motionless, Hachiman Hikigaya looked at Yumiko Miura, whom he had bumped into, and spoke apologetically.

"It's nothing, I was just running around in the classroom anyway. It was my fault..."

Seemingly unaware of Hachiman Hikigaya's voice, Yumiko Miura slowly stood up, supporting herself on the desk next to her, and shook her head, taking responsibility for the accident upon herself.

If she hadn't been in such a hurry to run out, the two wouldn't have bumped into each other.

If she was knocked flying, I wonder if the person who was hit will be in any danger?

After all, forces act in pairs!

Thinking of this, Miura Yumiko hurriedly raised her head and looked towards the classroom doorway.

Then Miura Yumiko saw a pair of dead fish eyes staring at her—the last thing she wanted to see.

"why you?"

The worry and anxiety on Miura Yumiko's face were immediately hidden.

"I'm also curious why it was me..."

Seeing that Miura's attitude had completely changed after realizing that he was the one who had bumped into him, Hachiman Hikigaya touched his nose, his tone full of helplessness.

"Well, never mind. Anyway, I'm sorry for bumping into you!"

After saying that, Miura Yumiko bypassed Hikigaya Hachiman and hurriedly ran out of the classroom.

I have a feeling something's off about her...

As Hachiman Hikigaya watched Yumiko Miura pass by, his heart suddenly skipped a beat for no apparent reason.

This was certainly not love at first sight.

However, when Miura Yumiko was very close to him, he felt a very dangerous feeling.

But how could such a thing be possible?

After a brief moment's thought, Hachiman Hikigaya shook his head, dismissing the incident from his mind.

........

The morning classes unfolded just as predicted by Yuki.

Hachiman Hikigaya had already given it his all just to stay awake.

As for learning anything?

Sitting on the rooftop, Hachiman Hikigaya recalled the mathematical symbols on the blackboard that looked like scribbles during class and let out a desperate sigh.

His science skills are completely hopeless!

"Um, Hachiman... why are you sighing?"