chapter 2

Chapter 2 Ministry of Service

As Hachiman entered, Yukino's expression became more and more abnormal, and her originally fair face was covered with an abnormal blush.

So Hiratsuka-sensei was talking about you, Hikigaya-kun. I was wondering who could be described by a teacher as having a bad personality.

After hearing what Yukino said, Hachiman's pupils contracted abnormally, and then he said in a seemingly calm tone: Yukinoshita-san, I know you. The second-year J class you are in is the only international class in Sobu High School. It is two or three points higher than ordinary classes in the school, which already has an extremely high deviation value. And you are the best among them, and you are the first in the school whether it is a small test or a final exam.

As a beautiful girl, you are famous in the school.

So, Yukinoshita-san, I know your name is not strange.

However, as a student with average appearance and in an ordinary class, my grades are not that good, and I am not very popular even in the class.

Well, may I ask you, how did Yukinoshita-san know my name?

Faced with the aggressive Hachiman, Yukino became increasingly at a loss and could only wave her hands in panic.

Finally, I pretended to be calm and said: Is it difficult for me to remember a person's name?

Really? Maybe I'm just overthinking it.

Hey, hey, hey, you two have been saying some weird things since just now. Are you treating me, your teacher, as if I don't exist?

Shizuka Hiratsuka looked at the two people in front of her who were talking endlessly and couldn't help but remind them.

By the way, judging from the way you two were talking just now, did you know each other from the beginning?

No, not at all.

As soon as the words were spoken, Yukino and Hachiman denied it at the same time, then turned their heads and glared at each other.

Well, it would be even better if you two knew each other. The main reason I came here today is to ask you, Yukino, to deal with Hachiman's bad temper.

Given his current condition, the teacher was really worried that he would suddenly receive a call from Hikigaya in prison, asking the teacher to visit him.

When Hachiman heard what Hiratsuka Shizuka said, he couldn't help but curl his lips.

What's wrong? Am I wrong? Look at the entire General Affairs Department, who is like you who still doesn't have a single serious friend?

After hearing what Hiratsuka Shizuka said, Hachiman just pointed at Yukino coldly.

From my personal understanding, it seems that the classmate Yukino whom you entrusted is just like me, and still doesn't have a friend to talk to.

Huh? Hearing Hachiman's sophistry, Hiratsuka Shizuka blew on her fist like a samurai wiping the blade of her beloved sword.

So you don't want to listen to the teacher?

No! Your will is the criterion for my actions.

Not wanting to die in high school, Hachiman immediately gave in to Mr. Hiratsuka.

That's good. From today on, you are a member here. Yukinoshita will be your president. If you have any questions, you can tell her. Teacher has something else to do, so I'll leave first.

Ignoring Hiratsuka Shizuka who turned around and walked away, the atmosphere between Yukino and Hachiman became increasingly awkward without the presence of other people to moderate the situation.

After more than ten minutes of relative silence, it was Yukino who broke the strange stalemate: "Hikigaya-san, aren't you tired of standing all the time? Do you want me to move a stool for you before you can sit down?"

Huh? Oh, after a brief thought about whether to take the left or right foot first, Hachiman jumped on the spot, pretended to have numb feet and moved his ankles, then turned to move a bench from where the tables and chairs were stacked.

After placing the bench ten pans away from Yukinoshita, Hachiman sat down slowly and placed his schoolbag next to his right foot.

Turning his head to look at Yukino who had shifted her attention back to the manuscript in her hand, Hachiman felt that...the face of the girl in front of him seemed to be getting redder and redder.

It was not until the blush gradually spread to the girl's pink neck that Yukinoshita finally could no longer bear it.

What are you looking at? You keep staring at me like a pervert. I feel like I'm being defiled by your obscene gaze.

You must like cats very much, right?

You...how did you know.

This should be easy to tell, since your book covers are all covered with cat patterns.

That's it? Your reasoning for judging things is too arbitrary.

No, there is one most important reason, which I think you should know.

What...what reason, I'm not really sure.

Yukinoshita said as she turned her gaze to the window.

Are you following me every day? Although I know I'm cute, I will still call the police if you do this.

What gives you the courage...to praise yourself so unapologetically?

It's a fact, everyone who meets me since I was a child would tell me that I'm cute, and that's undeniable.

Okay okay, you are the cutest.

By the way, Mr. Hiratsuka hasn't told me what kind of club this is. Can you introduce it to me?

The name of this club is Service Club, and it was founded by myself.

People who have money and give it to those who are in need out of compassion are called volunteers.

Lending a helping hand to those in need is the activity of this club. When Yukino said this, Hachiman felt that she was full of heroic spirit.

Yukinoshita looked serious as Hachiman looked at the person in front of him, and even his dead fish eyes softened a little.

In other words, this club was founded to serve other students?

There is no problem if you understand it that way.

I always feel like I've entered a very troublesome place.

At this moment, there was a knock on the door. Yukino ignored Hachiman's complaints and said to the person outside, "Come in." As the door gradually opened, a pink ball appeared. She hid her body behind the door, leaving only her head peeking out.

Um, may I ask if this is the Service Club? My name is Yuigahama Yui, and Ms. Hiratsuka asked me to come here. She said she could help me here.

After seeing Yukino nod, Yui leaned out from behind the door and walked into the classroom. After noticing Hachiman standing next to her, Yui shouted in surprise: Why is Xiaoqi here too! ?

You seem surprised to see me here.

I was very surprised. I always thought Xiaoqi was a stay-at-home mom. I didn't expect you to join a club, especially a service club. Judging from Xiaoqi's personality, he must be afraid of trouble.

No, what you think is completely true. I was forced to participate by Mr. Hiratsuka for some unpleasant reasons. Do you think everyone likes to be with a snow woman? I always feel that it is much colder here than other places. I must wear more clothes when I come again tomorrow.

Hikigaya is really amazing. It is still so active at such a low temperature.

I always feel like you two have a good relationship.

Who would be on good terms with such a disgusting guy? What on earth are you doing here, Yuigahama Yui from Class 2, F? Well, teacher Shizuka Hiratsuka asked me to tell you that in order to motivate you two, if one of you can prove that the other is right, you can make the other do anything.

Anything...anything? Hikigaya Hachiman, whose heart is not pure, has his mind filled with all kinds of fantasies that a high school boy should have.

Could you please not suddenly show such a disgusting expression? Seeing this face of yours makes me feel that my chastity is defiled.

Ahem. Hachiman turned his head away embarrassedly and asked Yui: Is that all? Don't you have anything you want to ask for a favor?

As for me, I would like to ask you to teach me how to make cookies because I want to give them to someone personally.

But I don't have much confidence in myself, so I'm asking you for help.

Isn't it okay to ask your friends for help with this kind of thing?

I came here to ask for help precisely because I didn't want them to know.

Then come with us to the activity room and make one first, and you can try the Hikigaya mushroom.

After Yukino's hands-on instruction, the charcoal-flavored cookies made by Yui came out of the oven. Hachiman, who was a taster, said: This thing is exactly the same as the charcoal sold in the grocery store, is it really edible?

Stop talking nonsense, just eat it if I tell you to. Under the coercion of Yukino, Hachiman reluctantly swallowed the cookie in his hand. After chewing it several times, hmm, this cookie tastes super good, doesn't it? Yui seemed unusually happy to receive the praise.

Yes, the taste is exactly the same as charcoal. Yuigahama-san made it perfectly.

Is it really that bad?

In terms of taste, it's definitely bad.

But this is not the point. Can I just ask if you want to give it to a boy or a girl?

Well, he's a boy, but so what?

In this case, the focus is not on the taste of the cookies, but on the effort you put into giving away the cookies. I think as long as the intention is there, no boy would care about the taste.

Eh, is that so?

I see

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I've been in the service department for a week now, and it feels like nothing has happened.

Hachiman was walking towards the Service Club while thinking this.

Hachiman suddenly heard Yui's voice coming from behind, so Hachiman turned around and looked at Yui who was running towards him.

What do you want from me? Hachiman asked Yui who was breathing slightly.

It's nothing, I just wanted to thank you for helping me last time.

Yui said as she took out the bag from her school bag.

These are the cookies I made myself, as a thank you gift to the small business.

If it were just this matter, there would be no need for any gifts of thanks, as this is the responsibility of the Service Club.

Hachiman did not take the cookie from Yui's hand. He turned around and waved to Yui behind him, then walked towards the service club.