Chapter: 463 Selling Out Her Friend
"Really? Hikigaya-senpai knows my name too? I'm so happy," Iroha exclaimed in surprise.
"I've heard a bit about you, being the manager of the soccer club and all, and Isshiki-san is quite well-known among the guys at school," Hachiman smiled.
"No way, being well-known and all, compared to you, Senpai, I'm still far behind," Iroha said, showing a hint of shyness.
Upon hearing his cousin's words, Isshiki Satoshi narrowed his eyes and asked, "Iroha, is Hikigaya-kun very famous at your school?"
"Oh, you don't know, cousin. Hikigaya-senpai is a big celebrity at our school now," Iroha eagerly introduced.
"I first met Hikigaya-senpai at the cultural festival. He played two piano pieces and even sang a song, it was so amazing."
"And then, just recently at the sports festival, in the final match, Hikigaya-senpai almost single-handedly took on half of the opponent's team. He was incredible."
"Not only that, I heard from the seniors in the club that when he was just a first-year student, Hikigaya-senpai led the kendo club to win the Kendo Inter High School Championship Tournament. Moreover, he became the youngest swordmaster in that tournament!"
"Hikigaya-senpai, you're really amazing."
As she spoke, Iroha's eyes sparkled brightly.
She truly meant what she said, especially for a young girl like her, Hachiman's achievements were dazzling enough to leave her conflicted.
Hmm... Should I pursue Hayama-senpai, or should I pursue Hikigaya-senpai?
...
"Huh? Hikigaya-kun is actually that amazing?!"
Just as Iroha finished recounting Hachiman's exploits, surprised voices came from nearby.
It turned out that Yuuki and Ryoko had arrived at some point.
Seeing the two girls, Hachiman smiled and greeted them.
"Hello, Yoshino-san, Sakaki-san."
"Yeah, hello, Hikigaya-sensei," the two girls nodded.
"Well, I'm not a teacher anymore, and I was just filling in back then. Just call me Hikigaya," Hachiman shrugged upon hearing them still referring to him as a teacher, then introduced them to Komachi once again.
"This little one here is my sister, Komachi Hikigaya."
"Hello, both of you," Komachi greeted them first.
"Yeah, hello, Komachi," the two girls nodded in response. However, Yuuki spoke up again.
"Is what this student just said true? Hikigaya-kun is really that strong?"
Piano, culinary skills, and kendo—all mastered by one person. Is this guy a genius?
Upon hearing her words, Hachiman just smiled faintly.
"Well, what Isshiki-san said earlier is indeed true, but it's a bit exaggerated. Whether it's piano, kendo, or culinary skills, they're just my hobbies."
Seeing Hachiman's indifferent demeanor, everyone was left somewhat speechless.
Just hobbies and yet you're this proficient? If you were to specialize in one of them, you'd be unstoppable.
Even Isshiki Satoshi, usually composed, couldn't help but feel exasperated. "Hikigaya-kun, why don't you try our taro soup?"
"The Taro Soup? It's a popular hotpot dish in the Northeast Japan and Kanto regions," Hachiman nodded. "Sure, I'll have a serving. I trust Isshiki-san's culinary skills."
"Haha, Hikigaya-kun, you're overestimating me. I'm far behind compared to you," Isshiki Satoshi chuckled, leading Hachiman and Komachi to a low table.
"Oh, by the way, Hikigaya-kun, our shop offers personalized services. Is there anyone you'd like to serve you?" Isshiki Satoshi asked with a mischievous smile.
Upon hearing this, Hachiman couldn't help but think of the shop's unique services and couldn't hide a smirk.
Come on, who would want male servers to attend to me while eating?
After a moment's thought, Hachiman turned his gaze to Sakaki Ryouko beside him.
"Then, let Sakaki-san do it."
Unexpectedly, Hachiman actually chose her.
Ryoko exclaimed in surprise. "Huh? Hikigaya-kun, you're choosing me?"
"Well, I felt Sakaki's voice sounded like a friend of mine, so I chose you," Hachiman chuckled helplessly. "I can't exactly choose another guy, right?"
That's true. Hachiman indeed thought Sakaki's voice resembled Utaha's. They probably have the same voice actress. Besides, he's a straight guy; is it wrong to choose a cute girl to serve him?
Upon hearing his words, Ryoko realized.
After all, Hachiman is a guy. It would indeed be strange for a guy to choose another guy to serve him.
"Okay, but just to be clear, I'm not going to serve anyone," Ryoko replied, unable to refuse being singled out by Hachiman.
"That's fine. I'm not asking you to actually serve me. Just to help bring the food over," Hachiman smiled slightly.
After all, they've only met a few times, and he hadn't actually intended for a girl to serve him food or anything.
So it's that simple.
Ryoko also breathed a sigh of relief. If it's just bringing food, she has no problem with that.
"Okay then, leave it to me!"
But at that moment, Yuuki chimed in with a teasing remark.
"Hikigaya-kun, are you choosing Ryoko because she has a big chest?"
Upon hearing this, Hachiman instinctively glanced at Ryoko's chest.
Due to the close-fitting waitress uniform, it fully highlighted the girl's well-endowed figure.
Hmm, indeed quite large...
Seeing this, he couldn't help but think.
Now it's not just the voice that's similar, but their figures too.
But noticing Hachiman's gaze, Ryoko shyly crossed her arms over her chest.
She felt as if she were standing there completely exposed, baring her body in front of Hachiman.
"Hikigaya-kun... Please don't stare!" Her voice carried a hint of embarrassment.
Upon hearing this, Hachiman quickly turned his head away.
"Cough, sorry, sorry."
Seeing Hachiman turn away, Ryoko breathed a sigh of relief and gave Yuuki, who was enjoying the scene, a slight glare.
Meanwhile, Isshiki finished making the taro soup, so she quickly left to bring the food.
But when Ryoko returned, she saw her unreliable friend instigating something next to Hachiman.
"Hikigaya-kun, doesn't Ryoko have a large chest? Let me tell you, it feels really comfortable to touch."
Upon hearing this, a blush spread across Ryoko's face.
You see, she and Yuuki occasionally bathed together, and whenever they did, Yuuki always seemed to focus on her ample chest.
She never expected her unreliable friend to say such things out loud.
But before she could respond, her friend spoke again.
"So, Hikigaya-kun, do you want to touch?"
Huh?
Ryoko widened her eyes, and then Yuuki continued with her proposition.
"If you can help me prepare three... no, five dishes, I'll help convince Ryoko to let you touch her."
Upon hearing this, Ryoko was left dumbfounded. She never imagined her friend would bargain her away for just a few dishes.
Sure, Hikigaya's cooking is indeed delicious, but why should you benefit from it while I pay with my body?
Even if you offer me all five dishes...
No, even if you gave me all five dishes, it's still not acceptable!
I must be out of my mind to entertain such thoughts because of Yuuki's teasing.
Feeling the warmth flushing her face, the girl walked towards the low table with a dark expression.
On the other side, upon hearing Yuuki's words, Hachiman also felt exasperated.
Do I really appear that desperate?
And even if I did want to touch, should I really need to barter with cooking?
There's a Utaha who sounds the same and has the same figure, whom I could indulge with.
Forget touching, he could engage in deeper conversations if he wanted.
And is it really okay to sell out a friend like this?
Just as Hachiman was about to refuse, a faint voice echoed softly in his ears.
"Yuu...ki!!"
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