Zongman: Unknowingly trapped in the hatchet

No, I was overthinking it.

This thought only flashed through his mind, because Su Qing returned to his normal state, and the indescribable feeling just now disappeared.

But at this moment, Yukinoshita had a certain premonition in her heart.

Perhaps, one day, Su Qing will also need to be commissioned like Hikigaya.

If that time really comes, I will lend a helping hand...

After listening to Su Qing's explanation, Yukinoshita also understood what Su Qing had done.

"Because it can only be completed by an individual, is it because we can only choose to lend a helping hand at the last node?"

"Your answer is correct. After all, Hachiman is my friend. I can't just watch my friend being laughed at, right? I just don't know if you are satisfied with this answer."

Yukinoshita nodded, as if accepting the explanation, then she stood up and spoke.

"I'm sorry, I misunderstood you just now."

"It's okay, I understand."

"Well, my business is settled, so I'll leave now."

"Okay, take care, see you tomorrow."

Su Qing smiled back.

Yukinoshita nodded and said goodbye, but a few steps after leaving, she suddenly seemed to remember something, hesitated for a moment, and then spoke.

"Remember to go back early too."

"thanks, I will."

Su Qing was a little surprised that Yukinoshita would say such a thing. Suddenly, he felt like his child had grown up. It seemed like this was a good start.

I am very pleased. I am very pleased.

Not long after Yukinoshita left, the slightly empty table for eight welcomed another guest.

"Loss of money, right?"

"Ala, it's an honor to be remembered by a handsome guy like you. How about it, are you interested in adding a line?"

"Aren't you not interested in a relationship for the time being?"

"I wanted to introduce you to some of my good friends, but seeing how many beauties there are in your club, I suddenly feel like they're not a good match for me~"

Su Qing shook his head, and the smile on his face disappeared.

"Let's get straight to the point. I know you didn't come to me for these things."

"I've been seen through. Are my inner thoughts written on my face?"

Zhe Ben still wanted to make a joke, but when he saw Su Qing's eyes as calm as water staring at him, he regained his composure.

"You said that on purpose in front of me just now, didn't you? I don't doubt the truth of it, but I didn't expect Hikigaya-kun to have grown to this point."

"Regret it?"

Su Qing suddenly laughed.

"Not really. I don't really have much communication with him."

Zhe Ben knew that Su Qing was teasing him and didn't take it seriously.

"Can you apologize to him for me?"

"Tell me."

"That's right. I just mentioned to those two girls that he had confessed his love to me and was rejected. I actually thought that since it had been so long, the matter was over. Now I think about it, he must have been very embarrassed just now, right?"

When Orimoto said this, he sighed softly.

"If you want to apologize, do it yourself."

"Hey, aren't you Hikigaya-kun's friend?"

Zhe Ben never thought that he would be rejected. According to common sense, shouldn't he agree at this time?

"Friends have no obligation to be mouthpieces."

Su Qing said calmly.

"A megaphone or something, that's an exaggeration. Just think about it, if I go and apologize, Hikigaya-kun will definitely be even more embarrassed, right? And I don't know when we'll meet again in the future."

After hearing this, Su Qing just showed contempt.

"Come on, the island is so small. We met for a meal today, and maybe we'll meet again tomorrow when we go shopping at the mall. You have to find a better reason to meet next time.

Besides, Hachiman is not as fragile as you think. He will give you a bigger surprise next time we meet."

"Hahaha, that's true. As for the surprise, I'll just look forward to it~"

The conversation with Oribon lasted only a few minutes before she was called back by her companions, who spoke so loudly that Su Qing could hear them.

"Kaori, you actually went behind my back to flirt with a handsome guy! Did you get the line?"

"It's not about flirting, it's something else."

"I don't care, anyway - don't run away!"

"Hi hi hi."

……

Su Qing didn't care after hearing that. The five fingers of his right hand still held the rim of the cup firmly. He turned his wrist slightly a few times, and the water in the cup began to shake, creating circles of delicate ripples.

Orimoto, Ayaka, Hachiman...

It should be possible to form an interesting line.

As for Yukinoshita...

She seemed to have forgotten who she had said she would lend a helping hand to that day.

Hikigaya Hachiman is not the only one

And you, Yukinoshita Yukino.

Be confused, think about it

Then get confused again, and think again

So repeatedly

Until the day you find the answer.

At the dining table, the dim light remained on. Su Qing's eyelids drooped slightly, and his posture was still upright, but he looked a little lonely.

……

"Well, thank you for what you did just now. Please speak for me..."

Meanwhile, Hikigaya and Ayaka were walking home, the former seemed to have thought of something, and said as he stroked his hair.

"It's okay, Hachiman. I will always stand by you no matter how many times."

[Just like... that time]

Ayaka smiled, but her tone was very serious.

Oops, oops, don't say such things so casually!

You know, I really can’t help it!!!

Hikigaya's face turned red at the sudden words. Years of habit made him choose to look to the other side, but it was his peripheral vision that made him see something strange.

"Ayaka, what happened to your hand?"

Hikigaya was so shocked and worried that he actually held up Ayaka's palm with one hand, but her originally fair skin was now a little red and swollen.

"Hachiman..."

Ayaka's cheeks were flushed by Hikigaya's surprise attack.

But at this moment, Hikigaya had no intention of appreciating the scenery, and just spoke in a self-blaming tone.

"Is it because of the way you slammed the table just now? Sorry, it's all because of me."

Seeing Hachiman falling into a vicious cycle, Ayaka suppressed her embarrassment as Hikigaya held her hand tightly, and spoke softly.

"It's okay, Hachiman, I don't blame you, I did it on my own."

Perhaps it was Ayaka's unique and delicate voice, or perhaps it was the smooth touch of his hand that awakened Hikigaya. At this moment, Hikigaya also realized that he had been holding Ayaka's hand tightly just like this.

No matter what, isn't it too rude?

However, can a boy’s hands really reach this point?

It's like it's made of water...

"S-Sorry, I was too excited just now. Does your hand feel any pain?"

"Hmm... I feel a little bit on my left hand, but I don't feel anything on my right hand."

Ayaka stretched out her two hands for comparison, and Hikigaya observed for a while and found that her left hand had indeed turned red, while her right hand had not changed much.

"Then I'll go get you an ice pack. Wait for me there for a while."

After saying this, Hikigaya's figure gradually shrank in Ayaka's field of vision, but at the same time, the tenderness in her eyes also increased a little bit.

[Hachiman, you’re still the same…]

……

"That should be enough."

Hachiman skillfully tied a small bag of ice to Ayaka's left hand, and then said with concern:

"How is it? Is this more comfortable?"

"Yeah, I feel much more comfortable. Thank you, Hachiman. I feel like you are very skilled."

"Haha... Because I've been hurt a lot before, I'll get used to it slowly."

Hikigaya was a little embarrassed by Ayaka's compliments. He didn't know why Ayaka's eyes became more gentle after he bought the ice pack. It was not an exaggeration to say that they were as gentle as water. This made Hikigaya dare not look directly at Ayaka, so he could only shift his gaze to the floor like a thief.

When Ayaka saw Hikigaya like this, perhaps because of Orimoto's appearance, or perhaps because of the touching moment, the tenderness in her eyes finally overflowed a little.

"Hachiman, I like it..."

"??!!"

Hikigaya was so frightened by the sudden confession that his squatting body instantly collapsed to the ground, and even his head was confused.

Did I hear that correctly? ?

Did Caijia just confess to me?

Am I dreaming??

Who can tell me what is going on now!

Seeing Hikigaya lying on the ground, Ayaka chuckled twice and continued:

"Don't you think the little penguin on this ice pack is cute, Hachiman?"

penguin?

It turns out that I like penguins, not Hikigaya...

Although it was not what he expected, Hikigaya felt that at this moment he had to thank the person who designed the ice pack pattern.

Nice, this penguin is well designed!

"Ah... this penguin is really cute."

Hikigaya smiled awkwardly, he almost misunderstood, but Ayaka was a man, so he was thinking too much.

After all, if you want to confess, shouldn't you be the one to do it?

Hearing this, Caijia's smile became even brighter. She stood up lightly, gently brushed off the dust on her clothes, then walked forward with light steps, gently bent down, and stretched out her soft right hand.

"Hachiman, let me help you up."

"Oh, good."

Afterwards, due to time constraints, the two of them did not sit down anymore, but continued walking. However, they both stopped talking at the same time, and a subtle atmosphere filled the air.

At this moment, Hikigaya's heart felt as if it was caressed by a spring breeze. The words "Hachiman, I like..." kept circling in his mind, carrying with them a hint of sweetness and excitement, leaving him no time to think about anything else.

Therefore, he did not notice that Aika's ears and cheeks were quietly turning red, like peach blossoms blooming in the morning light, shy and charming.

[Hachiman, I'm sorry, please forgive me for having to use this method.]

[I really want to tell you everything...]

[It’s just that I am happy enough now]

So, I dare not be greedy anymore.

[So, this is fine]

[That's good]

[Hachiman…]

Unfortunately, the girl’s lover is destined not to hear what she is saying at this moment.

Some people say that true secret love is like a sour plum curling bowl in summer. You can only hear the ice breaking and the bell ringing when you shake it, but outsiders cannot hear the cicadas chirping and dogs barking. Only the person involved knows the sour taste.

But Caijia didn't think so at the moment.

Because, as long as I can stay by Hikigaya's side, even this sour taste

They are all full of the taste of happiness.

……