My youth romance is always confusing

Hiratsuka-sensei stuck the half-burned cigarette into the ashtray and twisted it tightly.

Putting aside the fact that she was wasteful, just looking at her skilled technique, I subconsciously felt a chill on my neck.

It was as if I saw Hiratsuka Sensei breaking my neck with the most perfect judo technique.

Uh...so there must be a reason why this woman can't get married.

"From the results, your commission was completed well. The Judo Club drove away the big guy, and because of the competition, they became a big star..."

I didn't respond because I knew that if I said that, there would definitely be a "but" at the end.

"but!"

See, it is true.

Maybe I also have the potential to be a mind-reading monster.

Hiratsuka-sensei scratched his head and sighed.

"You have no regard for other people's feelings. Although it is a commission from the head of the Judo Club, have you ever thought that using this method to drive away the big guy will leave a stain on his resume?"

Indeed, although Keizo Saito is a coward who wants to go home when he encounters setbacks.

But is there anything wrong with this approach?

When I encounter danger, I want to go home and call my mother.

This is actually the idea held by most people in the world.

Everyone wants to have a harbor that can support them when facing setbacks.

It's just that Saito's actions have affected other people, but can we force him to leave Sobu High School in such a way that is close to social death just for this reason?

"..."

"Hikiko, you're a smart kid, so I've never really been strict about the way you solve problems. But this time... not only did you hurt yourself, you also caused irreversible damage to Saito, and even the judo club didn't gain much benefit. It's a lose-lose situation for all three sides."

I was speechless in the face of Mr. Hiratsuka's accusations.

Because that's the truth.

Looking at Hachiman lowering his head in reflection, Hiratsuka Shizuka chuckled.

"But... the so-called students are people who constantly make mistakes and then correct them. It is precisely because of this that 'teachers' are necessary."

Teacher Hiratsuka didn't seem to have any intention of pursuing the matter further. She lay on the sofa with her legs crossed, looking very contented.

"But overall, you have completed the commission very well this time."

She did not criticize Hachiman's actions too much, but instead accepted his actions like the sea.

But because of this, I lowered my head silently, not daring to meet her gaze, like a child who had made a mistake.

Suddenly, Mr. Hiratsuka seemed to have thought of something and suddenly asked.

"By the way, how long will it take for your injury to heal?"

"It's... about a week."

I consulted the teacher in the infirmary afterwards.

Although the wound looked horrible and a lot of blood was shed, it was actually just a flesh wound and the hole was not too big.

Expect the scab to form in a week.

"A week... Yeah."

Mr. Hiratsuka looked like he was pondering some unspeakable secret, and his facial expression was twisted.

Hey, stop it! It was already scary enough, and now it can be called a demon.

"Hikiko, summer vacation will be here soon. I hope you can recover from your injury before then."

Suddenly, Hiratsuka-sensei tapped my shoulder with a sly smile on his face.

It’s so heavy and hurts!

"Um... since when did the teacher start to care about the students' holiday life?"

"What are you talking about? I'm a good teacher who cares about my students."

Ha, so can you please take care of my shoulder now? It really hurts.

"Oh, by the way, speaking of summer vacation, there is one more thing you should pay attention to before that."

"what?"

I'm a little uncomfortable with Mr. Hiratsuka's sudden seriousness.

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"Ahhhh! Xiaoxue! Help me!"

In the service club, Yuigahama's miserable screams echoed in the small space.

The noise was so loud that Yukinoshita couldn't help but put down the book in her hand.

"Why? Why are there only two months between the final exam and the midterm exam?"

"Calm down, Yuigahama-san, our semester is only four months long, there's nothing strange about that."

"Ahhh! Xiaoxue is still saying such cold words!"

Yuigahama huddled in front of Yukinoshita like a mole, constantly pulling at Yukinoshita's sleeves, tears in the corners of her eyes.

This guy is so troublesome.

I silently pulled Mitsuki up.

It was because of Hiratsuka-sensei's reminder that I came to the Service Club. I didn't expect to see this scene.

"It's because you don't study hard."

"Xiaoqi is also saying such inhumane things!"

The noise level doubled again.

That’s right, after completing the commission from the Judo Club, there is only one week left until the start of summer vacation.

But this also means...there are less than five days left until the final exam.

A certain poor student is currently serving in the ministry, feeling incompetent and furious, and is begging for help from everyone.

As for why I know this?

Please, I did help this guy with his midterm exam review. Based on Yuigahama's level at the time, I expected that this scene would happen during the final exam.

Now it seems that it is indeed true.

Ignoring Yuigahama's ugly behavior in the club room, I spoke earnestly to Mitsuki who was standing beside me.

"See? If you don't study hard, you'll become like that."

"Hey! Xiaoqi!"

Seeing that Mitsuki actually nodded seriously, Yuigahama collapsed on the table in frustration.

Failed.

She had never felt so clearly as she did now that she was such a failure as a human being.

At this moment, she even began to think about why she came to this world.

"So I've become a negative example?!"

"Don't yell, even if it wasn't before, it's not now."

Perhaps she felt that I had gone too far, the woman under the snow suddenly glanced at me with a hint of warning in her eyes.

Okay, okay, you are the minister, you have the final say.

"Yuigahama-san, if the gap is too big, it's better to start reviewing from now on. You see, there's not much time left."

"Xiaoxue, help me!"

As if she had found a life-saving straw, Yuigahama hugged the high school girl in front of her again.

The overly excited movement even made Yukinoshita unable to breathe.

The mountains of Yuigahama were pressing against someone's stomach, making him look desperate.

It was rare that Yukinoshita looked at me for help.

Hehe, what a joke.

You want me to help you? No way!

Don't forget what you did to me just now...Okay, let's help her this time.

I glanced at the knee of my left leg.

She still had to repay the favor she had done for the emergency treatment after the game.

"Yuigahama, if you want to review, hurry up. We have our own things to do."

"Eh?! Xiaoqi wants to help too!"

"...I'm going back."

"do not!"