"As for the matter of the Kiriya family pledging themselves to me, we can talk about that later. Anyone who is close to me through the Service Club can go in. You can just think of the Service Club as a special villa estate."
"However, this estate doesn't have many entertainment facilities yet and still needs further development."
"Thank you for your concern, Master. Nadeshiko will work even harder to serve you next time. I will pass on all the experience I gained this time to my younger sisters, so they can serve you better."
Hearing how thoughtfully Hachiman had considered things for her, all the worries in Kiriya Nadeshiko's heart instantly disappeared, and she spoke in a low, respectful voice.
She had originally been worried that if the military acted recklessly, tempted by the lure of lifespan extension, they might take a gamble and capture them first, or even take her mother and the others away.
If they were dragged off to be experimented on, then even if her master were willing to avenge them later, it would be too late.
"Master, when will you need the next service? Which sister would you like to serve you? Or would you like several of us together?"
Kiriya Nadeshiko looked at Iris and Origamine Ouka, who had just let Hachiman bully them, and couldn't help asking softly.
"To avoid my sisters being ignorant and offending you, should I personally bring them over next time and have them serve you together?", Compared to the elf princess and the oni clan shrine maiden, the Kiriya family could really be said to be pretty weak. Even though her strength had increased to an unbelievable level after serving her master, she still felt she was no match for them at all.
Luckily, even if the Kiriya family's abilities weren't great, they did have plenty of daughters.
As long as everyone successfully served their master, they would surely gain the ability to protect themselves. With their master's protection on top of that, the Kiriya family might one day become a top-tier vampire family like the Suzume family, and never again have to worry about the so-called human government or military.
"No rush. Let them get used to this place first. When you have time, take them around the Service Club, let them meet others and make some friends."
Seeing how Kiriya Nadeshiko, after tasting the benefits of service, was already a bit eager to send all her sisters over to serve him together, Hachiman shook his head.
Good food should be eaten slowly and savored. What's more, the other members of the Kiriya family might not be as proactive as Nadeshiko.
Speaking of which, there were quite a few girls around him whose younger sisters he hadn't tasted yet, even though he really liked sisters.
Far away at Excellent Academy, Kamijou Maki had a younger sister named Kamijou Yuki. Discipline committee member Asai Saki also had a younger sister, Asai Shiki.
The vampire Tsukishiro Sayo was said to have a cousin, and big sister Tohsaka Toka likewise had younger sisters, Tohsaka Rin and Tohsaka Sakura.
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From after school until the school closed was club activity time.
However, because of exams these past couple of days, the sports clubs weren't doing as much high-intensity training that left everyone drenched in sweat like usual.
"That's it for today's training. Go home and review properly."
On the tennis courts, the tennis club captain Hayakawa Nishi, with a blue ribbon tied into her twin tails, had the members who'd been sitting through exams all day move their bodies a bit before announcing dismissal and telling them to go home and study.
After that, Hayakawa Nishi went over to her good friend and partner, the tennis club ace with long straight black hair, Kitamura Kaori.
"Kaori, let's go home together."
"Nishi, I want to go find Sasaki-san and talk about training. She hasn't been coming to tennis club practice lately, even though she was pretty proactive before."
One of the vice captains of the tennis club, and also Hayakawa Nishi's partner with whom she could compete in the national tournament, Kitamura Kaori shook her head and declined her friend's invitation to go home together.
"Sasaki-san? Can't you go after the exams are over?", Hearing that Kitamura Kaori wanted to go look for Sasaki, Hayakawa Nishi, who had maintained a calm expression, couldn't help frowning.
Sasaki's ability was decent, but her attitude wasn't very good.
Compared to Sasaki, whose attitude was poor and whose strength hadn't improved for a long time, she felt that the Sairenji had more potential.
After recently receiving guidance from the Service Club president, Hachiman, Sairenji Haruna's ability had skyrocketed.
She didn't believe one person's guidance could really be that amazing, casually boosting someone's strength by that much. She was more inclined to think that Hachiman's methods just happened to suit Sairenji Haruna, allowing her to bring out her own talent.
"I'm fine with this exam. Besides, I'm just chatting with Sasaki-san, it won't take much time."
Kitamura Kaori showed a confident, calm smile and gently shook her head, making the jet-black, flowing long hair behind her sway.
It was just an exam. Her grades had always been good, so having a little less time to review wasn't a big deal.
"Then I probably can't go with you. This past year, because of training, my grades have dropped quite a bit."
But hearing Kitamura Kaori's words, Hayakawa Nishi showed a troubled expression and said softly, conflicted.
She couldn't compare to Kaori, who could still maintain abundant energy for studying after high-level training. After training, she was usually pretty tired when she got home and couldn't read for long.
Her mother was preparing to have her continue on to higher education, and she herself had that intention too. If her grades dropped too much, she might have to quit the tennis club.
"Mm! Don't worry, Nishi. I know you really value every exam right now, so I invited Miura to go with me."
Kitamura Kaori naturally understood her friend's difficulty. She smiled and nodded, explaining that she hadn't intended to drag Hayakawa Nishi along, but had asked Miura Yumiko instead.
Miura Yumiko wasn't in the tennis club and wasn't even in the same grade, but she played tennis very well. They often practiced together during tennis class, and over time they became familiar, sometimes going out together after school.
This time she was busy with tennis club matters, but just treating Miura Yumiko to a drink would be fine. Miura Yumiko probably wouldn't mind.
"Miura? Then I'm relieved," Hearing that Kitamura Kaori had already found Miura Yumiko to accompany her to see Sasaki, Hayakawa Nishi immediately relaxed.
Miura Yumiko, who was hot-tempered and would snap at people at the slightest disagreement, showing no consideration for others, was disliked by many boys. But in their eyes, she actually made them feel safer.
During previous training, because of their overly prominent figures, when Miura Yumiko saw some boys trying to use the excuse of giving guidance to get close to them, she directly scolded the boys harshly, without leaving them any face at all.
"Yeah, she said she's free today and can come with me to talk to Sasaki-san," Kitamura Kaori nodded, said a few more words to Hayakawa Nishi, then separated from her and went to find Miura Yumiko first.
However, she hadn't gone far when she unexpectedly discovered that Miura Yumiko was already waiting for her on the field.
"Miura, are you looking for someone?"
Kitamura Kaori slowly walked over to Miura Yumiko and followed her gaze in confusion toward a certain spot.
That seemed to be where the track and field club was training. A group of track club girls were gathered together, not sure what they were doing.
"It's nothing. Kitamura, hurry up and go change your clothes."
Miura Yumiko expressionlessly withdrew her gaze from someone, glanced at the completely unaware Kitamura Kaori, and waved her hand helplessly.
Today she had to go with Nijika and Marin to face Hachiman together. She couldn't let Hachiman bully Nijika again.
But it was still relatively early. It was said that the Service Club's activities were usually later in the evening, so she wasn't in a hurry to go over.
Because Nijika had been busy with band practice lately, and Marin had been getting close to the elf princess Lumilia, who was interested in otaku culture.
The trio that often acted together had ended up with just her alone again.
Just then, Kitamura Kaori asked her for help, so she agreed to accompany her.
Who would've thought that just passing by the tennis club, she'd immediately see that guy who'd skipped exams.
'This guy doesn't study at all and just runs around playing with girls all day?'
"Oh, okay!"
Hearing Miura Yumiko's words, Kitamura Kaori quickly nodded in response.
But before leaving, she couldn't help glancing again toward the track club.
This time, she noticed something. Surrounded by a group of track club girls in the middle seemed to be a boy?
It even looked like the Service Club president, Hachiman, whom she had previously invited to help out at the tennis club.
Kitamura Kaori immediately turned her head to look at the expressionless Miura Yumiko beside her, and a sudden realization dawned on her.
'So that's how it is.'
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[On the Field]
Hachiman, surrounded by several track club girls, also noticed Miura Yumiko's gaze. Seeing that it was Miura Yumiko, he didn't worry about it at all, nor did he explain anything.
Because it could indeed be said that he was hitting on these track club girls.
Compared to exams, which only served as a test, spending the same amount of time hitting on more beautiful girls brought tangible increases in strength.
Although his original purpose in maintaining close relationships with so many girls had never been to increase his own strength.
After leaving the student council office, he had planned to go to the tennis courts to check on Sairenji Haruna, Momioka Risa, and Kitamura Chika, whom he was guiding, and also see how things were on Yukinoshita Yukino's side. The agreed one-week period was almost up, and next week it would be time to have Yukinoshita Yukino put on a maid outfit.
However, as soon as he arrived at the field, he didn't expect to be directly surrounded by Shino Shizuku, the track club ace he had previously saved, along with a group of track club girls.
"Hachiman-kun? Were you thinking of going to the tennis club again? That's what you said last time too."
Seeing Hachiman looking elsewhere, Shino Shizuku immediately followed his line of sight and saw the tennis club vice captain, Kitamura Kaori. She instantly felt a bit uncomfortable.
Kitamura Kaori was very strong. It was said that not only could she make it to the national tournament in singles, but in doubles with her partner, she also had a good chance of getting a decent result at nationals.
But she wasn't bad either. She was also an ace who could make it to the national tournament.
"Yeah, yeah, Hachiman-kun, you can't be too biased. Our track club has lots of beautiful girls too!"
"Shino-senpai has been talking about you all the time. Hachiman-kun, come hang out with our track club more."
"The tennis club seems to have already disbanded. Today, Hachiman-kun, you should focus on guiding us!"
"You've already been to the girls' swimming club and the tennis club, and it seems even the volleyball club has people who received your guidance. No matter what, it's our track club's turn now, right."
Hearing Shino Shizuku take the initiative to say it outright, the few track club girls around her also spoke up one after another, helping persuade Hachiman to stay with their track club.
They had already been somewhat interested in Hachiman, who was friends with the elf princess and famous around campus.
Recently, they'd heard that members of the girls' swimming club were constantly breaking records, and that Sairenji Haruna and Kitamura Chika from the tennis club had seen their abilities skyrocket under Hachiman's guidance, so they couldn't help it anymore.
It was said that Hachiman's close guidance wasn't just about technique, but about improving physical ability in a short time. This kind of real, tangible training effect, how could they possibly resist it?!
On top of that, their track club ace, Shino Shizuku, had feelings for Hachiman, so they all encouraged her to pull Hachiman over to their track club as a coach. If Shino Shizuku's charm alone wasn't enough, they were willing to make a little sacrifice too.
"Guiding you is no problem, but don't you need to go review? These past couple of days are all exams. The tennis club also just did some light activity and disbanded."
Hachiman looked around at Shino Shizuku and the girls beside her, Amane Hisajo, Mizuki Miki, Nimeme Minori, Houjou Yuki, and so on, and shook his head with a helpless smile.
He only knew that the few track club girls around Shino Shizuku were all heroines from the hidden world, but he couldn't recall their specific plots.
Because the hidden world plots for sports clubs were especially homogeneous. Unless the art style or names were particularly distinctive, they were really hard to remember.
Especially now that these hidden world heroines were all appearing alive right in front of him.
Of course, it wasn't that they all looked the same and couldn't be told apart. Some had snow-white skin and wore ponytails, some had tanned skin and short hair, and some even had extremely robust builds, almost like Hayase Saki's good friend, Narahashi Miki.
The main thing was that each of them had trained bodies with pronounced curves. Even the tanned, short-haired ones had a wild charm. Hidden world heroines like this actually looked especially easy to handle, to the point that he couldn't recall their corresponding storylines at all.
"Hachiman-kun, don't worry. Our grades were never good anyway. We're on the sports track."
Houjou Yuki, who had quite tanned skin and short hair, and would easily be mistaken for a tomboy if not for her full, prominent figure, saw that Hachiman's tone was loosening and hurriedly explained.
Unlike the tennis club, which had a large proportion of hobbyists, the track club had a higher proportion of student athletes.
That was because track training consisted of all kinds of warm-ups, stretching, running, posture correction, running again. It wasn't very confrontational, nor did it have much in the way of showmanship.
So unless they were student athletes aiming to develop in this area, or girls who especially loved running, most girls wouldn't choose to join the track club.
She wanted to develop in this field, but recently seemed to have hit a bottleneck. Because of her physical development, her height wasn't increasing, while her body expanded horizontally, causing her training results to actually decline. She urgently needed Hachiman to help her improve her physical ability and break through.
There were so many girls in the girls' swimming club with especially good figures, and even in swimming, a sport heavily influenced by physique, they could keep improving their results. She believed Hachiman could definitely help her too.
"Hachiman-kun, you don't need to worry about us being too tired. If anything, we want to burn off energy, we want to get tired. But if we can spend that stamina on training that improves ourselves, that would be even better."
Amane Hisajo, with cotton wristbands on both wrists and long black hair tied into a single ponytail, saw how proactive Houjou Yuki was about improving herself and didn't want to lose out. She also tried to persuade Hachiman.
They trained regularly, so they all had abundant energy. If they didn't vent that excess energy, they wouldn't sleep well when they got home.
Rather than waste that energy, it was better to let Hachiman train them hard.
That way, she could just take a shower and fall asleep when she got home, without needing to do other energy-consuming things to be able to sleep.
"Um... I don't hope to improve my results. I just hope Hachiman-san can help me relieve some psychological pressure…"
The solidly built Nimeme Minori had a different kind of request. She stared straight at Hachiman.
"Ever since the last competition, whenever I hear the starting gun or a whistle, my whole body goes weak and my mind goes blank."
"I can't do anything except sports anymore. Hachiman-kun, can I ask you to help me?"
She had already found out. When Hachiman served as a temporary manager for the girls' swimming club, his initial role seemed to be helping eliminate pressure for the seeded players.
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