My youth romance is always confusing

"Is this the child you were talking about?"

Shizuka Hiratsuka pinched her waist, lowered her head and looked at the little girl standing next to Hachiman with her beautiful eyes that were carefully groomed.

"Um, yes, I'll leave it to you these few days, teacher."

I pulled Mitsuki away from me so that she was standing completely in front of Mr. Hiratsuka.

Today, in order to introduce Mitsuki to Mr. Hiratsuka as soon as possible, I came to school nearly half an hour earlier than usual.

Of course, Mitsuki had to come along earlier with me.

This guy was still a little groggy in the morning. Maybe he didn't get used to the sleep last night. After all, it was a new environment.

"Hi, hello, my name is Shizuka Hiratsuka, and I'm the homeroom teacher of this kid next to you."

Hiratsuka Shizuka, who is a little unconventional in her behavior, greeted Mitsuki in a casual manner.

On the contrary, Mitsuki is full of classical etiquette.

"Hello, teacher. I'm Takamiya Mizuki, the younger sister of...Hikigaya Hachiman."

Ever since she pretended to be a younger sister at school once, she found that this identity was very useful and she would not look out of place wherever she went.

Shizuka Hiratsuka, who didn't know much about Hachiman's family, didn't suspect anything. After all, Hachiman had called last night and said the child was a relative's. Maybe it was a distant cousin?

"Oh, your name is Mitsuki. I don't have any class in the first period, so come with me to the office."

For some reason, Hiratsuka-sensei skipped the last name and called Mitsuki by her first name.

Could it be because Mitsuki is a child?

Or do you feel a little strange about calling a child by his or her surname?

Forget it, just leave it to the teacher.

"By the way, take this."

Shizuka Hiratsuka took a few steps and remembered something, then reached into her lower pocket, took out a key, and handed it to Mitsuki.

Miyuki took it, but she didn't know where the key was, so she could only raise her head and wait for Hiratsuka Shizuka to continue.

"This is the key to the Service Club. If I have to leave school and can't look after you, you can take this key to the Service Club and wait for Hikigaya and the others. Of course, if you want to stay in the office, that's fine too, but it's nice to have some space to yourself from time to time."

With this action, Shizuka Hiratsuka announced that in the next two months, the Service Club would add a young temporary member.

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After making arrangements with Mitsuki, I returned to the classroom.

Since I didn't come to class yesterday, the desk was already filled with various test papers and exercise books.

Come to think of it, I haven’t done my homework yet.

But it’s my fault that I didn’t come yesterday, so it’s not my fault.

Pulling the stool away, I tidied up the table, and then put the things in my schoolbag into the table.

After I finished doing these things, more and more people came into the class.

Several people whose names I could call out also sat down, gathered in groups of three or four.

Are you what? Fruit flies?

When they see things like watermelon rinds, they gather together and fly around buzzing.

"Hachiman."

Just as I was daydreaming, a sweet voice interrupted my thoughts.

When I looked up, I saw Totsuka, who had been radiating the angelic light since morning.

"Totsuka."

Totsuka stood in front of Hachiman's desk and started asking questions with some concern.

"Hachiman, why didn't you come to school yesterday?"

Those big watery eyes were flashing so fast that I couldn't look him in the face.

"Well, there are some things going on at home, all kinds of things."

Although it's not something that cannot be said, it's too troublesome to explain now, so I'll choose to retreat for now.

I placed my hands on the table, rested my head on them, and just looked up at Totsuka.

But Totsuka's face is really perfect from all angles, and you can't find any flaws just by looking at it this way.

The last person who made me feel this way was that cold-faced and sinister girl named Yukinoshita.

Just watching, I felt like we were no different from those other people who gathered in twos or three to chat.

Then I take it back, those people are like fruit flies chasing rotten fruit, except me.

My eyes swept across Yuigahama who was communicating with Miura and the others, and Kawasaki who was in a daze. Today's classroom was as normal as usual.

But Ye Shan's expression seemed a little stiff.

Oh, yes, it’s because his commission has not been completed yet.

That shouldn't be the case. Although that woman Yukinoshita has a bad temper, a bad personality, and her methods are always simple and crude, her abilities are real.

It's not right that it hasn't been resolved after so many days. Could something have gone wrong?

Let's go and ask after school.

"Hachiman?"

Seeing that Hachiman was beginning to lose focus again, Totsuka waved his hands in front of him, trying to get his attention back.

"Oh... Sorry, Totsuka, I was just thinking about something else."

"Yeah, it's okay."

Totsuka smiled nonchalantly, then said shyly, "Hachiman, have you decided on the grouping for your workplace internship?"

"Workplace internship?"

A strange yet familiar noun popped into my mind.

I almost forgot about this.

I was only thinking about Ye Shan and the others, but I hadn't solved my own problems yet.

"Um... not yet."

I was a little embarrassed. Let alone grouping, I didn't even have a clue how to find people to group with.

Who knew that Totsuka's face showed joy after hearing this.

"Then... Hachiman, how about being in a team with me?"

"In the same group with you?"

Wouldn’t that be awesome!

In the same group with Totsuka, that’s Totsuka.

I agreed without much thought.

"Of course that's no problem."

It was only after I said it that I realized there seemed to be a loophole.

Speaking of which, workplace internships are conducted in groups of three. It would be very awkward if the third person was someone I didn’t know.

While Hachiman and Totsuka were chatting, Hayama on the other side apologized to the three people around him, then stood up and walked towards Hachiman.

"Huh? What's wrong?"

I was chatting with Totsuka when suddenly Hayama came over.

The tone became a little unfriendly.

Knowing that he had disturbed others, Ye Shan also smiled apologetically.

"Um, Hitotani-kun, you didn't come to school yesterday."

What's going on? How come so many people care about me, a nobody in the class?

Normally, shouldn't most people not even notice it? Then the people in front and behind me would curse in their hearts because they had to step over empty tables and chairs to pass things, and then take the opportunity to make some sarcastic remarks when I came back.

Generally speaking, this should be the case.

Also, there is no one named Hitotani here. There will be a day when your aura will no longer work.

Doesn't this mean that my shielding aura is one level higher than his current charging aura?

Sure enough, when it comes to failure as a human being, I am still the best.

"Yeah, something happened at home."

I looked down at the watch and found that it was almost time for class. After all, even Kawasaki was sitting there obediently.

"Really? I hope it's nothing serious."

Hmm? Is this guy here to say something like this?

I looked at Ye Shan's face and found that he looked calm.

"I'll leave the previous matters to you."

I got this answer from him.

"Ah, after all, it is the next commission from the Service Department. I will handle it seriously."

Passing his figure, my eyes swept towards the people not far away.

The three-person group that usually gathered together was now leaning against the window, playing their own games.

Suddenly, the scene on the playground a few days ago flashed before my eyes.

Is it possible?

A guess gradually formed in my mind.

If that's the case, then I know how to deal with it.

Seeing Hachiman's confident expression, Yeshan also smiled relaxedly.

That way, there should be no problem.

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After school, several people gathered in the service department and looked at each other.

Of course, our little temporary staff are also here.

Mitsuki huddled behind Hachiman and looked at the sisters she had never met.

"Hey hey hey! Is this your sister?"

Yuigahama yelled after hearing what Hiratsuka-sensei said.

"Well, I understand the general situation. Anyway, this is a task assigned to our service department by Mr. Hiratsuka. As the head, I have no right to refuse."

Yukino put down her tea and looked at the little girl carefully.

For some reason, she always felt that she saw her childhood self in the other person.

"There's no need to refuse."

For her, taking care of a little girl was much easier than chatting with Hachiman.

After all, she took good care of Yuigahama on weekdays.

"That's it, I won't bother you any more."

After arranging things, Shizuka Hiratsuka left in a dashing manner, leaving only her back to him.

After calming down a bit, Mitsuki walked out from behind Hachiman and greeted Yukino and Yuigahama.

"Hello, Yukinoshita-senpai, Yuigahama-senpai. Nice to meet you. I'm Takamiya Mizuki. Please take care of me."

It should be said that although Mitsuki was not very good at communicating with people her own age, when it came to things like this involving etiquette, she became like a different person.

If you don’t know her, you might think she is some rich girl.

And this scene also made Yukino feel more like déjà vu.

"Aa ...

Yuigahama went forward and hugged Mitsuki, pressing her against his chest, almost making her unable to breathe.

Mitsuki looked at Hachiman for help, but unfortunately Hachiman waved his hands to indicate that he could do nothing to help.

Are you kidding? That's Yuigahama, the one who could hug Yukinoshita. Even if you pull her away, she will probably keep staring at you for some reason.

Yukino's eyes twitched as she looked at Mitsuki, who was held in Yuigahama's arms and trying to struggle but couldn't.

Why is this scene so familiar?

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