Chapter 119 Regarding Tonight's Matters, Everyone Act Like Nothing Happened
"Moshi moshi~
Is that Hachiman?
It's been so long since I heard your voice.
By the way, let me start by wishing you a happy birthday~~"
This is an angel!
Hikigaya's voice was uncontrollably choked with emotion: "Totsuka... thanks!"
'Totsuka? Is it the same surname as Totsuka Yahiko from Class A?'
Chabashira Sae's eyes flickered.
'This guy has targeted Totsuka Yahiko multiple times; could it be because that student shares a surname with his friend? That reason is honestly ridiculous enough!'
Chabashira Sae felt like she didn't know whether to laugh or cry.
"It's a pity I couldn't give you a gift in person."
"No, just you being there is the best gift."
"Ehh~"
"Waaa! Totsuka-niisan is blushing! Onii-chan, when did you learn how to charm people?"
'A blushing Totsuka... Dammit, I want to see that too!'
"But charming boys always feels a bit subtle. It'll be a real skill when Onii-chan learns how to charm girls!"
"Shut up! I'm super good at charming girls, okay?"
"Real or fake?"
"Real! I've already collected over ten girls' numbers in my phone contacts!"
"Onii-chan, you aren't dreaming, are you?"
"I have them in my dreams and in reality! If you don't believe me, ask Chabashira-sensei. Right, sensei?"
Hikigaya winked frantically at Chabashira Sae. She gave him a look of annoyance but decided to save face for him.
"Yes, that's right. Hikigaya has close female friends in every class."
"Whaa! It's actually true!!
But that number is too high. Onii-chan, you couldn't have evolved from a gloomy shut-in otaku into a normie scumbag, could you?"
"Hachiman, do you already have a girlfriend...? Although I'd feel a little lonely, I still want to congratulate you here on finding a beautiful romance."
"I don't! Girlfriends and stuff are way too troublesome."
"Tch~ Onii-chan has turned into 'Trash-kun'!"
"Mm~ I feel that it's best to let nature take its course, don't you think, Hachiman?"
"Yes, yes, yes, only Totsuka understands me!"
"Sigh~ Totsuka-niisan is so cute and gentle, why isn't he a girl? Otherwise..."
'Say it! Keep going! What would happen otherwise?!'
"Etto~ Komachi-chan, though I'm happy you're praising me, being treated as a girl is still a bit of a problem for me."
'Only 'a bit' of a problem? That sounds like there's room for negotiation!!'
This phone call lasted for a full forty minutes. Hikigaya still had so much he wanted to say to his sister and Totsuka, but considering it was already the early hours of the morning and he didn't want to disturb their rest, he feigned sleepiness and took the initiative to end the call.
"Onii-chan, goodnight~"
"Hachiman, I wish you sweet dreams~"
After hanging up, Hikigaya hugged the phone, his heart unable to settle for a long time.
"How was it? My birthday gift." Chabashira Sae stood with her arms crossed, looking at him with a smile.
"Chabashira-sensei, I love you to death!" Hikigaya blurted out.
"!!!" Chabashira Sae's heart jolted. She raised her hand to tuck a strand of hair behind her ear. "Wh-What? The girls from several classes aren't enough for you to pick from, so you're actually trying to make a move on your t sensei?"
Without responding to her teasing, Hikigaya went straight to the point: "According to school rules, even sensei s shouldn't be able to contact outsiders at will, right?"
Hearing this, Chabashira Sae didn't intend to hide it and explained: "Faculty and staff can apply to the school for external communication, but it's limited to their own family or friends."
Hikigaya's family and friends certainly fell outside the scope allowed by school rules. However, the essence of the S-System was that anything could be bought with points.
"In other words, Chabashira-sensei paid personal points?"
"Yes."
"How much?"
"One million."
"This... this birthday gift is quite heavy."
Hikigaya felt ashamed. Considering the benefits for the Class D advisor were the worst, one million was probably equivalent to over two months of Chabashira-sensei's salary.
"It does hurt the wallet, but a debt of gratitude is the best way to move a person's heart, isn't it?" Chabashira Sae rested her cheek on her hand, her eyes narrowing as she gazed at him.
"I have to admit, I've been 'lured and trapped'."
Hikigaya couldn't deny it. If the Little Sister + Totsuka Great Archangel combo came out, even the Hachiman Great Bodhisattva would have to kneel!!!
"But at this point, it's meaningless."
Chabashira Sae showed a bitter smile. Just as the cruel truth Hikigaya revealed stated, Class D could never graduate as Class A. In that case, what was the meaning of everything done so far?
"Speaking of which, you brat are clearly a massive siscon, yet you allow a male friend to get close to your sister?"
"Totsuka is different. He is very safe."
"What kind of person is this friend who can be so thoroughly recognized by the twisted Hikigaya?"
"He is a holy Archangel."
"Exaggeration. People who didn't know would think you like him."
"….."
"Why aren't you talking?"
"I am contemplating a philosophical question." Hikigaya said with a straight face.
"Pfft~ ahahaha! Hikigaya, you really are... hahahaha!"
Chabashira Sae doubled over with laughter, tears even coming out. Though, there seemed to be quite a lot of tears...
'Is it really that funny?' Hikigaya silently handed her a tissue.
Chabashira Sae took the tissue, stood up, and turned her back to wipe her face. Her shoulders trembled slightly, and her thin silhouette looked a bit lonely. Hikigaya didn't speak to disturb her, just stood quietly by her side.
"Tch! Seen through by you again. Don't you know this makes me lose a lot of face as a sensei?" Chabashira Sae covered her nose with the tissue, her eyes red.
"If I may be blunt, Chabashira-sensei is... mm, very down-to-earth in my heart."
"You're being sarcastic, saying I don't have the dignity of a sensei, right?"
Chabashira Sae's mouth twitched, her fist clenching again.
'Hmph~ with those soft punches of yours, you probably don't even have a tenth of Hiratsuka- sensei's power.'
Hikigaya dismissed the thought. He directly spread his arms and opened his chest: "Even if you hit my chest with your little fists, I'll count it as my loss if I even make a peep!"
"Thump!" Chabashira Sae suddenly hugged him.
'Charging with the "ball," that's a foul!!'
"???" Hikigaya's face froze. He raised both hands to show his innocence: "Um, Chabashira-sensei...?"
"Shut up.
Be quiet.
Not allowed to speak!"
Chabashira Sae buried her face in his chest. Hikigaya felt his chest become damp.
A long time later. Chabashira Sae gently pushed him away, her expression returning to its usual coldness.
"Alright. Regarding tonight's matters, act like nothing happened."
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