Chapter 497: Sharing the Same Bed
As time passed, the atmosphere of the party grew increasingly lively.
Not only was Hachiman getting into the spirit, but the girls also began to showcase their talents. Though it was just simple singing and dancing, their beautiful faces and graceful movements made it all quite enjoyable to watch.
After all, beauty is a powerful force.
As the party got livelier, drinks became inevitable.
This time, however, they weren't drinking beer, but sparkling wine more suited for a party.
This type of wine is carbonated and has a relatively low alcohol content, often paired with desserts, making it perfect for parties.
Of course, these sparkling wines were top-shelf items brought by Erina.
While it might seem like he's freeloading a bit, there's no reason not to enjoy the good things that come your way.
Besides, when Hachiman and Erina eventually get married, these things will be his too, so it's just like an advance on what's to come.
This time, Hachiman made an exception and let Komachi have a little as well, since sparkling wine is low in alcohol and tastes more like a beverage.
Even though Keika and Kokoro, the two little ones, wanted to try it too, he firmly refused.
The party continued, and under the influence of the joyful atmosphere, everyone gradually lost track of time.
Before they knew it, it was already 10 PM.
After all the fun, little Keika and Kokoro were starting to doze off, struggling to keep their eyes open.
Seeing her sister nodding off, Saki suddenly realized, "Ah, it's already so late! We should be heading home."
With her reminder, the rest of the girls finally noticed that it was already 10 PM.
"Ah, we should get going too," Yui and the others said, getting ready to leave.
But just as everyone was about to head out, Alice suddenly spoke up, "Hey, Hachiman-kun, can I stay over at your place tonight? If I go home now, it'll be even later."
Hearing this, the other girls all froze in place.
Oh right, how could they forget the trick of staying over? What a blunder.
"Sure, Alice. If you don't mind, feel free to stay. My parents aren't home, so we have plenty of empty rooms," Hachiman replied without hesitation.
Given the fact that it would take over an hour for Alice to get back to the Nakiri household, meaning she wouldn't arrive until around midnight, he found it reasonable to let her stay.
"Great! Thanks, Hachiman-kun," Alice responded with a bright smile.
Hmph, once everyone leaves, Hachiman-kun will be all mine. Then I can sneak into his room later tonight...
Just as Alice was delighting in her thoughts, Erina's voice interrupted her.
"If Alice is staying over, then I'll stay too."
"Huh?"
Alice's eyes widened in surprise.
"I agree with you, Alice. It's already late, so it makes more sense to stay here," Erina said nonchalantly.
Whether anyone believed her reasoning or not, that was another story.
Regardless, Alice certainly didn't buy it.
Damn it, Erina, always getting in the way.
Hachiman didn't refuse Erina either, since it made sense for her not to want to go home so late, just like Alice.
And if Erina was staying, then Hisako definitely wouldn't leave either.
So now there were three people staying at Hachiman's house.
Seeing this, the other girls felt it would be a missed opportunity not to stay over as well. After all, staying at Hachiman's place could be a great chance to strengthen their bond.
Yui and Yukino exchanged glances, and after a moment of hesitation, Yui spoke up shyly.
"Hey, Hikki, could Yukinon and I… also stay over?"
"Ah, you two want to stay as well?" Hachiman asked, slightly surprised, but he nodded nonetheless.
"Sure, aside from my parents' room, there's another spare guest room that you two can use."
"Hehe, thanks, Hikki," Yui said, smiling happily.
Hachiman nodded, "It's no problem. It's already pretty late, and it wouldn't be safe for you to head back alone."
But at that moment, he started to realize what was happening, casting a perplexed look at the girls in front of him.
"Anyone else planning to stay?"
As soon as the words left his mouth, Yumiko immediately chimed in, "Since you've put it that way, I'll stay too. It is pretty late."
"I might as well stay too," Ebina added, joining in on the fun.
Alright, that makes seven already.
"What about the rest of you?" Hachiman asked, his expression becoming increasingly awkward.
Seeing this, the remaining girls didn't hesitate any longer. Since there were only so many spots available, they didn't want to miss out.
In the end, aside from Gabriel and a few others, most of the girls expressed their intention to stay over. Even Saki Kawasaki and her sister, who initially planned to leave, were persuaded by Hachiman to stay.
After all, it was too late to let them go home on their own, and Hachiman wasn't comfortable with the idea.
As for Gabriel and the others, there was no need to worry—they were either angels or demons. Anyone who dared to mess with them would be asking for trouble.
Mafuyu Kirisu was the only one who decided to head back since she lived right across from Hachiman's house, just a few steps away.
Shizuka Hiratsuka decided to crash at Kirisu's place for the night. After all, as a teacher, it wouldn't be appropriate for her to compete with her students for a place to sleep.
Even though a few left, there were still too many girls. Hachiman found himself in a bit of a predicament, staring at the remaining girls.
There simply weren't enough rooms.
Hachiman's house only had four rooms, but there were over ten girls wanting to stay.
Looks like I'll need to buy a bigger house in the future. Otherwise, there won't be enough space once I get married.
As Hachiman was mulling over this, Komachi, who had been quietly observing the situation, suddenly had an idea, her eyes lighting up.
"Why don't we all sleep in the living room together, sisters?" Komachi suggested with a bright smile.
"Huh, sleep in the living room?" someone echoed in surprise.
"Yep!" The little girl nodded enthusiastically. "Since there aren't enough rooms, why don't we just all sleep in the living room together? It'll be like a group sleepover!"
Hearing this, Yui's eyes lit up. "That sounds fun! I've never slept with so many people before; it could be really cool!"
The other girls also nodded in agreement, thinking it was a great idea.
However, Yukino suddenly spoke up, "But what about Hachiman? Is he going to sleep in the living room with us too?"
At her words, everyone turned to look at Hachiman.
Hachiman felt a bit exasperated. Why are you all looking at me? I haven't said anything!
After thinking it over, Hachiman offered a suggestion. "How about you all sleep in the living room, and I'll go back to my room?"
"Ugh, what are you saying?" Yumiko scoffed. "You're really gonna let all of us girls sleep on the floor while you get the bed?"
"So what do you expect me to do? Do you really want me to sleep in the living room with you?" Hachiman said, shrugging.
"Hmph, if we sleep together, so be it! There are so many of us—are you really going to try something with all of us here?" Yumiko retorted with a light snort. "If you dare make a move, we'll all take turns beating you up."
Uh, that's harsh. They're really talking about beating me up?
But are you sure having more numbers means you can actually take me on?
"Alright, if you all agree, I don't really mind. After all, I'm not the one at a disadvantage here," Hachiman said, shrugging as he looked at the girls, seeking their opinion.
The girls exchanged glances with each other, but in the end, no one objected.
Their main reason for staying over was to get closer to Hachiman. Although the idea of sleeping together was a bit embarrassing, Yumiko was right: with so many of them, if Hachiman tried anything, they could easily gang up on him.
Of course, some of the girls felt a twinge of disappointment, since they had secretly hoped to get some one-on-one time with him.
Since no one objected, Hachiman didn't have much else to say.
"Alright, sisters, let's go grab the blankets," Komachi said cheerfully.
The girls had no objections and followed her to gather the bedding.
As she passed by Hachiman, Komachi winked at him, as if to say, 'We're all sleeping together, Onii-chan'.
Understanding her meaning, Hachiman could only sigh in resignation.
Is this what they call 'sharing the same bed'? Who ever heard of sleeping together in the living room?
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