[153] Hachiman's Classmates

Chapter 153: Hachiman's Classmates

While Hayama observed Hachiman, another commotion ensued as the classroom door swung open.

A somewhat "pretty girl" with silver-gray short hair walked in.

Spotting Hachiman by the window, this "pretty girl" brightened up and hurried over.

"Hachiman, what a coincidence; we're in the same class again."

"Yes, Saika, please support me this year too," Hachiman replied with a smile.

Indeed, this "pretty girl" was Saika Totsuka, one of his few male friends, though he had the appearance of a cute girl.

"Oh, isn't that Saika-chan? Long time no see."

"Yeah, it's been a while, Yui."

Yui spotted Saika, and their conversation indicated that they knew each other from before, leaving Hachiman somewhat puzzled.

"Yui, do you know Saika too?"

"Yeah, Saika and I were classmates in middle school," Yui nodded, and even her trademark hair bun swayed slightly as she did.

"But Hikki, how did you get to know Saika?"

"We were seated in front and behind each other in the first year of high school, so we naturally got to know each other."

Upon hearing his explanation, Yui's face lit up with a brilliant smile.

"I see, so it seems we really have a lot of connections."

Yes, they indeed had a lot of connections.

Hachiman quietly surveyed his surroundings.

Yui, Yumiko, Hina, Saika, along with the four from Hayama's group, had gathered, bringing together most of the important characters from the original story.

However, at this moment, the classroom door opened once again, and two figures caught his attention.

One had silky, golden long hair that shimmered brilliantly in the sunlight, with delicate features and a gentle smile on her face.

The other girl had shoulder-length purple hair tied into a bun at the back, and her face radiated a diligent seriousness.

These two were none other than Gabriel and Vignette, who had moved to the city just half a year ago. At this point, the angel had yet to lose her innocence.

Upon seeing Hachiman sitting by the window, Gabriel and Vignette approached and greeted him.

"Hikigaya-kun, what a coincidence. I didn't expect you to be in the same class."

"Yes, it's truly a blessing from God."

The still innocent angel was quite devout.

"Yes, Tenma-san, Tsukinose-san, please guide us in the future," Hachiman replied with a smile as he nodded to the two who had approached him.

Seeing this scene, the male students in the classroom grew even more envious of Hachiman. Every time a beautiful girl walked in, they seemed to know him. This guy must be a cursed normie.

"Hikki, who are these two?" Surprisingly, Hachiman knew two more cute girls, a fact that Yui found somewhat puzzling.

Even a fool would have a sense of crisis.

Detecting a hint of jealousy in Yui's tone, Hachiman found it amusing and decided to introduce them to her.

"Yui, allow me to introduce you to these two. This is Tenma Gabriel White, who moved to the apartment across from mine about half a year ago, and Tsukinose Vignette April, another classmate who lives not far from me."

"Tenma-san, Tsukinose-san, this is my dear friend Yui Yuigahama."

Upon hearing the names Gabriel and Vignette, Yui was taken aback but managed a polite nod.

"Hello, I'm Yui Yuigahama. It's a pleasure to meet you."

"Hello, I'm Tenma and Tsukinose. Nice to meet you," Gabriel and Vignette also offered slight bows.

Yui carefully asked, "Are Tenma-san and Tsukinose-san from another country? Your first names don't sound Japanese."

Upon hearing her question, Gabriel and Vignette exchanged glances and responded.

"Yes, we're not originally from Japan."

"That's correct. We come from a small European country and moved to Japan just seven months ago."

After half a year of getting to know each other, Gabriel and Vignette had come to learn about each other's true identities. Despite Gabriel being an angel and Vignette a demon, they didn't hold the enmity often found in mythological stories. Instead, they had become close friends. To keep their true natures concealed, they had collaborated to create a cover story.

"Oh, so you're from a different country," remarked Yumiko.

"Yes, it does feel a bit unusual," added Hina, her voice reflecting her surprise.

Yumiko and Hina also chimed in with amazement.

Yui promptly introduced the two new girls to Yumiko and Hina.

"Tenma-san, Tsukinose-san, these are my friends, Yumiko Miura and Hina Ebina."

"Nice to meet you, Miura-san, Ebina-san," Gabriel and Vignette nodded in their direction.

"Hello."

"Hey there!"

After these introductions, the girls started a conversation.

"Tenma-san, Tsukinose-san, do you have many close male couples in your country?" Hina's eyes sparkled, and her tone was quite excited.

"Hicchan, here she goes again. Even though she's a beautiful girl when she doesn't talk," Yumiko commented with a hint of embarrassment, covering her face. She then turned apologetically to Gabriel and Vignette. "Sorry about that, Tenma and Tsukinose. Hina doesn't mean any harm; it's just that she has a tendency to—"

But Gabriel and Vignette didn't seem to mind and simply shook their heads. They might not even understand the meaning of what "Hina has a tendency to do."

"Hehe, what's the big deal? It's great for guys to stick together," Hina exclaimed with excitement, ignoring her friend's gentle teasing.

"For example, I believe Hikigaya-kun and the blond-haired gentleman over there make quite a compatible pair," she remarked, nodding toward Hayama.

Hachiman's lips curled into a wry smile, but inside, he wanted to teach this girl a lesson.

Indeed, the fujoshis were a formidable group to reckon with.

As the students took their seats, the sound of approaching high heels reverberated through the classroom. A woman entered, dressed in a white coat, boasting waist-length black hair and an imposing presence. Her textbook slammed against the podium, resonating through the room and silencing the chatter.

"Good day, everyone. I am your homeroom teacher, Shizuka Hiratsuka."

Indeed, this woman was the beloved Shizuka, just as in the original tale. She had once again assumed the role of Hachiman's homeroom teacher.

She cast her eyes around the now hushed classroom and noted a few familiar faces, nodding in satisfaction.

"Alright, please take your seats, everyone. In a moment, each of you will introduce yourselves to become better acquainted with your peers."

As Shizuka addressed the class, the students settled into their seats.