Hachiman's POV
McQueen: "Trainer-san, I heard about your talk with Flash-san and Falcon-san. So, why didn't you invite me?"
Hachiman: "Hold up, you were eavesdropping, weren't you?"
McQueen: "I merely overheard! It wasn't eavesdropping!!"
Hachiman: "But you were hiding while listening, right?"
McQueen: "…That's not the point!!"
She's dodging the topic…
McQueen: "Why didn't you invite me!? I wanted to eat your sweets too!!"
Hachiman: "I asked Flash because her family runs a cake shop, so I knew she'd give solid feedback. Honestly, I didn't even think of you."
McQueen: "That's too harsh!! You know I love sweets!!"
But I've never seen you savor and critique food properly. Last year's Sachertorte, this year's strawberry tart—you were just crying while eating them…
Hachiman: "You can eat sweets at home anytime, right? High-end patisserie stuff, imported desserts, you name it. That's not enough?"
McQueen: "Those are delicious, yes. But… Trainer-san's sweets are… better."
Hachiman: "…What a picky tongue you've got."
McQueen: "It's your fault for making sweets that are too delicious!!"
Wait, am I the bad guy here?
McQueen: "So, Trainer-san."
Hachiman: "Don't 'so' me. I'm not falling for it."
McQueen: "Oh, come on! I want to eat your sweets too!!"
Hachiman: "You always end up eating them anyway, don't you?"
McQueen: "…What are you talking about?"
Hachiman: "Don't play dumb!"
Ugh, she keeps demanding stuff like this. Can't something be done…? Wait.
Hachiman: "McQueen, hold on a sec."
McQueen: "Yes, what is it?"
Hachiman: "If I cook, who covers the costs?"
McQueen: "Naturally, I will. You're making them for me, after all."
Hachiman: "Got it… I've got a proposal. Wanna hear it?"
McQueen: "…I'm listening?"
Butler: "This is the kitchen."
Hachiman: "Wow… As expected of the prestigious Mejiro estate. The size and equipment are top-notch."
Butler: "Trainer-sama, allow me to explain the usage. This way, please."
Hachiman: "Yes, thank you."
Thanks for going along with this. I've always wanted to cook in a place like this… Man, it's so pristine, I almost don't want to mess it up.
Butler: "That covers the usage. Any questions?"
Hachiman: "Nope, all clear. Thanks for the rundown. I'll get started."
Butler: "Use the ingredients as you wish. If you'll excuse me."
Alright, let's do this!
Hachiman's POV Out
McQueen's POV
Dober: "Hey, Mac? Thanks for the tea party invite, but where are the sweets?"
Ryan: "Yeah, Mac's usually all about that. Just tea today?"
Bright: "Indeed, did McQueen-sama forget the sweets~?"
Palmer: "No way, not Mac. She'd never forget… unlike Bright."
Ardan: "Still, it's hard to imagine McQueen forgetting sweets. Did you forget this time?"
McQueen: "No, Ardan-san. I've prepared everything. It's being made right now."
Bright: "Being made?"
McQueen: "Yes, it'll be ready soon."
They'll be shocked for sure! Trainer-san's sweets? Everyone's going to go wild!!
…Though you're probably the most excited, right?
A Few Minutes Later
Ryan: "Haha, that was a thing, huh~!"
Dober: "Ugh, stop, it's embarrassing…"
Bright: "So nostalgic 'Sorry to interrupt the fun, but I brought the sweets.' …Oh? You're…?"
Ardan: "Onii-sama!? Why are you here?"
Hachiman: "McQueen asked me to make sweets in exchange for covering costs and letting me use the Mejiro kitchen. Anyway, here's your tea snacks."
Dober: "Wow… Amazing…"
Ryan: "Whoa… So many kinds!"
Hachiman: "Made a variety."
Palmer: "This is insane… You made all this alone?"
Hachiman: "Yeah. No clue if it'll suit your tastes, though."
Ardan: "Onii-sama's cooking is always delicious, so I'm confident. They're so beautiful… I can't decide where to start."
Ryan: "I'm torn too Which one first?"
Hehe, just as I thought! Not only can I eat with everyone, but Trainer-san gets to use the Mejiro kitchen. A win-win!
Hachiman: "Alright, I've got cleanup to do, so I'll—'Onii-sama, why not join us?' Nah, it's your gathering. I'd be in the way."
Palmer: "I don't mind! Plus, I'm curious about this 'Onii-sama' thing with Ardan-san~♪"
Dober: "W-Well… I'm kinda curious about Air Groove-senpai and training stuff too."
Ryan: "Yeah, join us!"
Bright: "I'm curious about the names of these sweets too~."
And so, the seven of us, including Trainer-san, enjoyed a delightful tea party. It was so much fun!
Bonus Scene
Grandma: "…These tea snacks? I haven't seen this style before."
Butler: "They were made by Trainer Hachiman Hikigaya, invited by McQueen-ojousama. He offers them to you."
Grandma: "Hachiman Hikigaya… Ardan's 'Onii-sama'? Hm… Refined, beautifully cut. Let me try… !"
Butler: "! Madam, are you alright!?"
Grandma: "…He's Air Groove-san and Fuji Kiseki-san's trainer, correct?"
Butler: "Yes, that's correct."
Grandma: "It's early, but shall we discuss his next job after retirement?"
Butler: "Madam… Perhaps that's premature."
Grandma: "Then maybe we discuss having him train one of my granddaughters."
Butler: (She's after his sweets. I tried them too—truly exquisite. They rival, no, surpass our patissiers…)
Afterword
Mejiro McQueen flips the script, roping Hachiman into a tea party at the Mejiro estate with Mejiro Dober, Mejiro Ryan, Mejiro Bright, Mejiro Palmer, and Mejiro Ardan! His sweets steal the show, and the bonus scene with Grandma Mejiro eyeing Hachiman's skills adds a hilarious twist. A perfect Yahari x Uma Musume side story before the Fuji Kiseki arc!