Chapter 63 – Two Girls at Odds!
Knock, knock...
A soft knocking sound echoed through the room, instantly drawing the attention of the three people inside.
At Sobu High's special branch, not many students knew about the Service Club's existence. Normally, there were only two people who ever came to this place—Yui Yuigahama and their teacher, Shizuka Hiratsuka.
But neither of them were the type to knock.
In other words, the person at the door was someone else entirely.
"Come in~" Yukinoshita Yukino, the president of the Service Club, called out in her usual calm voice.
Click—
The door slowly creaked open, and a tall figure stepped into view—a girl with long, deep violet hair that swayed with every movement.
She was stunning, with sharp, elegant features and a cool beauty that radiated an air of mature charm. Her presence alone felt like it belonged to a seasoned warrior draped in silk.
Without thinking, Hikigaya Hachiman's gaze drifted down to her bust, which went far beyond the normal standard, then flicked sideways toward Yukinoshita Yukino, who sat right beside him.
At that moment, a thought crossed his mind: Comparison breeds discontent.
Even though Yukinoshita Yukino had just begun her Water Breathing training, her physical abilities—perception, speed, and strength—had already improved drastically.
Still, that didn't stop her from catching the brief flicker of disappointment on Hachiman's face.
"Hikigaya-kun, if you have something to say about me, I'd prefer if you said it directly."
Her voice was cold. It sliced through the air like a whisper from a demon in hell, making his hair stand on end.
Hikigaya froze. He slowly turned toward Yukino, only to find a pair of icy eyes that looked ready to kill.
Yeah... he'd definitely been caught red-handed.
"Yukinoshita-san, how could I ever be disappointed in you? That's just impossible."
"Oh? Then what's with that look of disappointment and the subtle head shake from earlier? What was that about?"
"That... that was because I just remembered we're out of groceries at home. I need to stop by the supermarket after school. It's nothing, really. Just... laziness kicking in."
"I see. Then my apologies for misunderstanding, Hikigaya-kun."
"N-not at all! Really, no problem whatsoever!"
He quickly waved his hands and looked away, choosing to shut up and become an ostrich burying its head in the sand. Nobody talk to me right now. I'm not in the mood to be seen by anyone.
Meanwhile, Yukinoshita Akira sitting nearby had to fight the urge to give Hachiman a secret thumbs-up. You're amazing, Sensei!
"Busujima-san, do you have business with the Service Club? Or perhaps... you're here to request something?"
"I was invited to stay over at Akira-kun's house tonight. I heard he was part of this club, so I thought I'd wait here until the meeting ends and go home with him."
"Staying over...? A young lady like yourself, Busujima-san, sleeping over at a boy's house—one who lives alone, no less... isn't that a little inappropriate? I doubt your father would approve of such a thing."
The Busujima family, being a prestigious lineage of swordmasters, was known for their strict traditions.
One of those was a firm restriction on close interactions with the opposite sex—especially for the women of the family.
After all, in large traditional families, marriages were rarely about love. They were strategic alliances—decisions made for the benefit of the clan.
Men, on the other hand, had more leeway. As long as they eventually married the one chosen for them, what they did in the meantime wasn't considered that important.
Such was the conservative nature of Japanese society: strict gender roles and inevitable inequalities.
"There's no need to worry, Yukinoshita Yukino-san. My father already gave his blessing. Besides, Akira-kun is the man who once defeated him. He even said he wouldn't mind having grandchildren soon."
"You..."
A true duel between swordsmen had no such thing as "holding back."
Even if Busujima Saeko looked composed and graceful, that didn't mean she lacked fire.
On the contrary, deep down, she was a woman who yearned for the scent of blood.
Yukinoshita Yukino clenched her teeth with barely concealed fury. Grandchildren...? You might as well just say it—'I'm here to steal your man!'
And of course, part of her anger was also directed at Yukinoshita Akira. You already have me. You even have my older sister. And now you're going after another woman?!
Her furious glare locked onto Akira like a sharpened blade.
All Akira could do was sigh internally. I only asked you to come over... and now you're casually announcing it in front of everyone? Are you doing this on purpose?
On the other side of the room, Hikigaya Hachiman discreetly gave Akira a hidden thumbs-up.
You're a legend, bro. This is some real-life love triangle drama right here.
He was clearly enjoying the scene—two girls fighting over one guy. A classic.
Akira groaned internally. If you're so entertained, don't blame me when I get payback later.
Everyone who watched the original Oregairu series knew—when it came to making Hachiman blush, it wasn't Yukino or Yui who did the most damage.
It was his classmate from Group F: Totsuka Saika.
An androgynous beauty who, in the anime world, was known as a "trap."
Totsuka Saika's face, voice, and gentle demeanor were more feminine than most actual girls. That, combined with his bashful glances and timid voice whenever he spoke to Hachiman, often left the poor guy questioning his own preferences.
He was nicknamed the "Prince" of Sobu High by the female students, yet ironically, had very few male friends.
Slender body. Delicate arms. Snow-pale skin. A soft, sweet voice. A blushing expression that made hearts skip.
In every way, Saika looked like a beautiful girl.
No wonder back then, the pairing "Hachi-Saika" was all the rage among fans.
They used to say: True love lies with the same sex. The opposite sex is just for passing on genes.
Hikigaya Hachiman... let me guide you to your true angel. His name is Totsuka Saika.
"Busujima-san, aren't you supposed to be with the Kendo Club during after-school activities?"
"It's fine. Whether I'm there or not doesn't really matter. None of them are even close to Akira-kun's level. They're all too weak."
"Truly amazing... No wonder you're the reigning national Kendo champion."
"It's just a title~"
Right now, Yukinoshita Yukino and Busujima Saeko were locked in a quiet but intense stare.
If this were an anime, lightning bolts would be crackling in the air between them.
Click—
The door creaked open once again, shattering the mounting tension.
"Yahallo! Yukinon, Akki-kun~ I'm here!"
With her usual cheerful energy, the bubbly girl strolled in like it was her own home, waving as she greeted the room.
But then she noticed something... or rather, someone unfamiliar.
"Busujima Saeko-san? Wait, what are you doing here?"
Even Yui Yuigahama—who usually didn't react much—looked genuinely surprised to see her.
Which only proved just how famous Busujima Saeko was at Sobu High.
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