Is Totsuka Saika in love?

　　"It just so happens that we have also registered to participate at this level. We will need to ask for further advice later."

　　Yukino said this calmly.

　　To accentuate her calm aura, she lifted her beautiful long black hair with her hands, revealing her splendor.

　　At this, Hachiman who knew everything well, rolled his eyes.

　　However, for the sake of his life, Hachiman decided to remain silent and stop provoking her.

Therefore, he really didn't know what hatred this woman had towards Shuchi'in Academy.

　　Instead of implementing the most appropriate plan of collecting the most points in the fastest way to achieve final victory, they follow Shinichi, trying to regain their place as quickly as possible.

　　Is Yukino interested in Shinichi?

　　Impossible.

　　Let's not talk about whether creatures like snow maidens have feelings of "like", even whether they have hearts is a question.

　　Hachiman feels that if Yukino and Shinichi fight, there is a 51% chance that he will side with Shinichi, which gives him a good impression.

　　Who is Yukino? Hachiman is fed up with unpredictable women. He prefers to side with a man like Totsuka Saika.

　　However, Totsuka has been acting a bit strange lately. Ever since he hired a tutor and summer vacation, he seemed a little absent-minded in class. He often holds his cell phone and peeks at messages...

Wait!

　　Could it be that he is in love?

　　As soon as this conjecture appeared in his mind, Hachiman was heartbroken.

　　It was a pity that no one at the scene noticed his mood. Even Yuigahama narrowed her eyes and stared at the two "opponents" in front of her.

　　"This is where I need to ask for further advice."

　　Seeing Yukino come to say hello, Shinichi stood up.

　　Even though he really didn't want to pay attention to her, he was still friendly.

　　"Even though this is the first time playing a two-person three-legged game, the goal of me and Yotsuba is to get the highest score in the game, and second and third places will not be considered..."

　　Yotsuba nodded vigorously.

　　Shinichi continued to smile and said: "What about you? The goal must be the same? Let's work hard together?"

　　"Oh…"

　　Yukino accepted the provocative meaning contained in that expression.

　　Her eyes slightly cold, she patted Hachiman on the shoulder, with a polite smile.

　　"Huh, what a coincidence. We are the same. Although we have never practiced two people with three legs, we are usually used to being first. Now there is no way to let our style down casually."

　　"You think so, Hikigaya-kun?"

　　"Yeah..."

　　Hachiman looked helplessly at Shinichi and nodded.

　　"Yes, we'll see the results on the battlefield later... If I'm not killed by him first."

　　Shinichi's smile became more natural, and he said with great emotion:

　　"It's not easy for you either... But then again, the competition doesn't stipulate that the men's and women's teams have to be one team, right? It's quite surprising that you would cooperate with him."

　　"It's a long story…" Hachiman glanced guiltily at Yukino and Yuigahama, then leaned in front of Shinichi and spoke in a low voice.

　　"Originally Yukinoshita planned to compete with Yuigahama. Even if her physical fitness is worse than mine, her worries will be reduced and she can run with peace of mind…"

　　"But earlier, when the two of them were trying to run side by side, Yukinoshita accidentally tripped over Yuigahama's foot. Yuigahama stood firm and even grabbed Yukinoshita just in time, but Yukinoshita..."

　　After hesitating for a moment, he still showed a cocky smile: "Her face was pressed right against Yuigahama's chest, like a child sucking on a breast, and her whole body was hanging on her. That scene was so funny, it would be a shame not to show it."

　　Shinichi tried to imagine it in his mind.

　　"What a shame, it seemed interesting..."

　　"What do you say?"

　　Seeing the two men who were supposed to be rivals suddenly whispering, Yukino felt a bad feeling in her heart.

　　"No!"

　　Shinichi and Hachiman shook their heads at the same time.

　　Then they looked at each other in surprise, laughed and raised their fists to collide.

　　This time, Yotsuba felt an inexplicable crisis, and pulled Shinichi's sleeve and reminded him.

　　"Asada-san, the meeting of three is about to begin."

　　Shinichi looked around and nodded.

　　"Well, let's quickly get to know the two-person and three-legged running method."

　　Then, regardless of the people at Sobu High School, the two put their hands on each other's shoulders and moved closer to each other.

　　"Oh~"

　　Hachiman watched the two people start practicing running movements, and comparing his own training with Yukino's just now, he found many differences.

　　The distance between them became closer and closer, and they didn't care that the other person was almost hugging them. Yukino looks so disgusted that she wants to kill him and then commit suicide. She was she reluctant at first, but in the end, he reluctantly let him hold her shoulder.

　　But the two people in front of them don't have this problem, it seems that Yukino is very difficult to deal with and get along with.

　　Moreover, their tacit understanding was truly amazing.

　　Shinichi only shouted "one two, one two" a few times, and the girl knew how to cooperate. Both of them seemed to understand what the other was thinking. Even if they don't speak and rely solely on eye contact, they move smoothly.

　　Hachiman is too lazy to compete.

　　Can't compare.

　　His relationship with Yukinoshita was like that of an Antarctic penguin and an Arctic iceberg.

　　On the other hand, Yukino also watched Shinichi and Yotsuba practice three-legged running.

　　So when she stood on the track and took a standing start with the other runners, Yukino compared herself to Hachiman.

　　"Understand? Even if we lose this time, we will not lose not because of our abilities, but because of bad luck and the fact that we can't find anyone who can have a heart-to-heart relationship."

　　"Let's find a way to beat them in the next game, Hikigaya-kun."

　　Currently, Hachiman felt very tired.

　　"Enough..."