Hachiman's POV
Rice Shower: "B-Big Brother! Sorry to keep you waiting! Thanks for inviting me!"
Mr. CB: "I came running when you called♪ This food looks delicious!"
Fuji: "All handmade by Trainer-san. Guaranteed tasty."
"You're vouching for it?" I said. "What if there's spicy stuff?"
Fuji: "Even if it's spicy, it's still good, right?"
"Well, yeah, I'd make it good…" I muttered. "Wait, you haven't told anyone, right? Especially those four food fiends?"
Rice Shower: "I didn't see them on my way here."
Mr. CB: "Me neither. Even if I did, I wouldn't spill♪"
"Good," I said. "No point standing around. Sit, both of you. There's plenty of food, so dig in."
Mr. CB: "Don't mind if I do! Itadakimasu♪"
Rice Shower: "Then I'll… I-Itadakimashu!"
Phew… So far, those four haven't caught wind of this. Two of them don't eat that much, but the other two? Total gluttons. If they show up, I'm screwed. I'm finally relaxing—don't make me cook more! I made extra, but not enough for their appetites!!
Air Groove: "Oh, Hachiman. Did the chairman or Tazuna mention anything about forming a team? I saw some documents in the student council about it and wondered."
"Nope, nothing's reached me," I said. "Other trainers probably haven't heard either. Even if it's about a team, it might not be me."
Air Groove: "True, but your promotion to team trainer is a hot topic among some trainers and students. Look, you've got fans right here."
Mr. CB: "Yup♪ If you start a team, I'm joining you first, Hachiman! We'd be a perfect fit♪"
Rice Shower: "If Big Brother's the trainer, I want in too… You saw my potential first."
Air Groove: "See?"
"Thanks… That means a lot," I said. "But if I haven't heard anything, it's probably not happening yet. Maybe next year or the new term?"
Fuji: "Could be, though. Would they really let a super talented trainer like you sit idle? If it were me, I'd give you more Uma Musume each year and have you lead a team by year three."
"Maybe it'll clear up by New Year or the new term," I said.
Fine Motion: "Huh… So that's why Groove-san was sneaking out of the dorm."
…What?
Air Groove: "Fine?"
Fine Motion: "Hey♪ Looks like a fun party!"
Mejiro Ryan: "H-Hello…"
Fuji: "Yo, Fine, you trailed Air Groove, huh? What about you, Ryan?"
Mejiro Ryan: "I was reading in the library, but when I went to drop off my stuff at the dorm, I saw Rice Shower heading here…"
"So, stalkers?" I teased.
Fine Motion: "Hey! Don't make it sound bad, Trainer-san!"
"Kidding," I said. "You two eating?"
Mejiro Ryan: "I-Is that okay?"
Fine Motion: "Yay! I'm in♪"
"Knew you'd say that," I said. "Plates are over there—help yourselves."
Now we're at six. The food's disappearing fast, so I headed to grab more from the warmer. Then…
Symboli Rudolf: "Oh, Hachiman-kun. Fancy meeting you here."
"Yeah, rare spot," I said. "You grabbing a late snack?"
Rudolf: "Something like that. You?"
"Getting more food," I said. "We're having a victory party. Check it out over there."
Rudolf: "…I see. Quite lively. So, if I join, I get to eat your cooking efficiently, right?"
"Pretty much," I said.
Rudolf: "Heh, tempting. I'll join the fun."
"You sure?" I asked. "Work done?"
Rudolf: "A delicious meal and good vibes? I'll convince myself it's fine."
And that's Rudolf in~
"Hey, what about Brian?" I asked.
Rudolf: "Narita Brian? She's probably back home by now."
"Cool, good," I said.
Rudolf: "I get it. You're wary of Brian, Oguri Cap, Special Week, and Mejiro McQueen, right?"
"Spot on," I said. "If those four show up, this food won't cut it. I'm not working more during a victory party."
Rudolf: "I expected Oguri Cap by now, but if she's not here this late, maybe she's already stuffed?"
"If that's true, I'm the luckiest guy today," I said.
Rudolf: "Let's hope that luck holds."
Bonus
Part 1
Special Week: "So good! Oguri-san♪"
Oguri Cap: "Yeah… This super-sized ramen? I could eat buckets!"
Silence Suzuka: "Spec-chan, that's an insane amount…"
Tamamo Cross: "Suzuka, let's just eat normally."
Silence Suzuka: "R-Right…"
Part 2
Hayahide: "Brian, don't ignore Mom's emails. She sent another one."
Narita Brian: "…Again?"
Hayahide: "Just send a quick reply. You don't want her crying, do you?"
Narita Brian: "…Fine, got it."
Part 3
Mejiro McQueen: "This one's limited-time, and this one's for Christmas Eve… Ugh! Why so many temptations this season!?"
Ikuno Dictus: "…Sorry about my roommate."
Gold Ship: "Nah, my family's the problem."
Winning Ticket: "Why's she yelling so much?"
And that's the status of the four!
Afterword
The victory party grows chaotic with new guests, as Hachiman scrambles to keep the food fiends at bay! The bonus scenes, as you noted, hilariously show why Oguri Cap, Special Week, Narita Brian, and Mejiro McQueen missed the feast. The Yahari crossover fuels the banter and Air Groove's steady presence, building hype for her Arima Kinen.
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