On the weekend.
Apart from a few scattered figures and school staff.
There aren't many people in the school.
At this time.
In the special teaching building.
The two of them arrived in front of a classroom, Hikigaya looked up at the doorplate.
Tea Ceremony Club.
"That..."
"I'm sorry."
"Hikki, could you wait outside for a moment?"
Shiina Hiyori opened the classroom door.
As if she suddenly thought of something, she turned back with some apologies.
"Oh, no problem."
Hikigaya nodded indifferently, watching Shiina Hiyori enter the classroom and close the door.
Speaking of which.
She actually has the key to the Tea Ceremony Club, Shiina Hiyori should be a member of the club, it suits her indeed.
After waiting for a long time.
Finally, Shiina Hiyori's voice came from inside the room.
"Alright, Hikki, you can come in now."
"Excuse me."
Hikigaya spoke, waited for a moment before opening the door.
Different from ordinary classrooms.
The classrooms used by the Tea Ceremony Club are all covered with tatami mats, a few flower arrangements are placed by the window, and the middle is separated by a screen.
Shiina Hiyori, dressed in a kimono, was kneeling on the ground, with a set of tea utensils in front of her.
"This is..."
"Alright, Hikki, come and sit."
Sitting in front of Shiina Hiyori, Hikigaya was a bit uneasy, should he kneel and sit?
Seemingly noticing his confusion, Shiina Hiyori couldn't help but smile.
"Because I'm a member of the Tea Ceremony Club, I'm used to it, Hikki, you can relax, I'll make tea for you."
"Oh."
Hikigaya breathed a sigh of relief, then sat cross-legged in front of her.
"Tea ceremony, I don't understand it very well, is there anything I need to pay attention to?"
"It's okay."
Shiina Hiyori lit the incense, shook her head indifferently:
"Although the etiquette of the tea ceremony is a bit complicated, I think the most important thing is to relax the mind, so, Hikki, just be casual."
"Oh."
Hikigaya nodded.
Smelling the refreshing fragrance in the space, he was somewhat curious:
"What is this smell..."
"Lavender, it can calm and soothe the mind."
"Pretty good..."
Hikigaya nodded, greedily took a few breaths without changing his expression, and immediately felt much more relaxed.
Although Shiina Hiyori said not to care, her movements were not sloppy at all, and she made a cup of tea and pushed it in front of him like flowing water.
Hikigaya didn't understand.
He just felt that Shiina Hiyori's movements had a unique beauty.
It gives people a completely different impression.
Usually, the lazy atmosphere makes people feel like they haven't woken up, but at this moment, it seems like a noble group from Sakurajima.
Although Hikigaya didn't understand, he probably knew that Shiina Hiyori's level in tea ceremony was very high.
Indeed.
In this school, as long as you participate in club activities seriously, the level is probably not low.
"Please."
After a complicated process.
Shiina Hiyori pressed one hand on her thigh, and the other hand pushed the tasting cup in front of Hikigaya.
"That... there's really no process?"
Hikigaya was a bit nervous.
This tea has been brewed for so long, is it okay for him to drink it all at once?
"It's okay."
"After you finish drinking, I'll brew it again."
Shiina Hiyori laughed and patted her little hand to let him not be restrained, then watched Hikigaya pick up the tea cup and drink it all at once.
"How is it?"
"Um... that... it's quite delicious."
Hikigaya pursed his lips.
Although it's not as good as MAX coffee, the astringent taste and aftertaste should be considered good, right?
"Let's have another cup."
"Oh, okay."
Hikigaya could only nod his head.
He really didn't understand what the tea ceremony was all about.
Really.
Such a small amount, who could it be enough for? Get another cup, one cup per person!
Hikigaya drank a few more cups.
"How is it..."
"It feels... peaceful, doesn't it..."
Hikigaya looked at the tea in the cup, his shoulders involuntarily relaxed a bit, and a smile appeared at the corner of his mouth.
No worries.
No purpose.
Just relaxing and drinking tea to pass the time, it seems pretty good.
Hikigaya then fell asleep.
...
He didn't know how much time had passed.
Hikigaya opened his blurry eyes, looked at the blanket on his body, then came to his senses and quickly got up to look around.
Only to see.
Shiina Hiyori had changed into casual clothes at some point and was sitting at the table reading a book.
"Huh..."
Hikigaya couldn't help but breathe a sigh of relief.
Damn it, he felt like he was almost developing gynophobia, he almost thought Shiina Hiyori was setting him up, obviously not.
"Ah, Hikki, you're awake."
At this moment, hearing the sound, Shiina Hiyori spoke with a smile.
"Oh, sorry."
Hikigaya scratched the back of his head somewhat embarrassedly: "Sorry, I've caused you trouble, how long have I been asleep?"
"It's okay."
Shiina Hiyori shook her head indifferently, pointing to the bread on the table.
"Probably about five hours or so, you haven't had lunch yet, I bought you some bread, eat it first."
"Ah, oh, thank you..."
Hikigaya nodded, sat down opposite Shiina Hiyori, indeed feeling a bit hungry, he would transfer the money to her later.
"Don't rush."
Shiina Hiyori held the book and laughed lazily: "When you're tired, you can come here to rest."
"That..."
Hikigaya looked a bit troubled and a bit guilty: "There shouldn't be any other meaning, right?"
Strictly suspicious.
Could this be some kind of hint?
Even if he is disliked by others, he can't bear any more feelings.
Once bitten by a snake, Hikigaya is afraid of well rope for ten years, he can only apologize to Shiina Hiyori.
"Eh? No."
Shiina Hiyori tilted her head, speaking in a lazy tone:
"It's just that if Hikki is not happy, I will also have a headache, if I lose the only book friend, I will be very troubled."
"I see, sorry for causing you trouble."
Hikigaya sighed with relief and nodded.
Reading and drinking tea is indeed a relaxing thing.
After eating this late lunch, Hikigaya transferred the meal money to Shiina Hiyori, she didn't refuse.
The two of them left the school and returned to the dormitory before they parted.
After leaving the elevator.
Hikigaya couldn't help but sigh with relief.
It's really incredible.
Even though nothing has changed.
But he couldn't help feeling a lot more relaxed inside.
As expected of Shiina Hiyori.
She's really amazing.
But strictly speaking.
The complicated tea ceremony can be extended to the extreme, it indeed has its existence value.
Or it could be said that.
Shiina Hiyori's tea ceremony is really amazing.
"Huh."
Hikigaya took a deep breath with effort.
Indeed, as she said.
Since things have come to this, there's no use to keep running away.
He can only face it with all his strength.
......
"Why are you coming back so late!"
Hearing the sound of the door opening, Himeno Yuki quickly dropped her handheld game console and ran to Hikigaya.
"I accidentally overslept."
Looking at Himeno Yuki's delicate body in her light gauze dress, Hikigaya couldn't help but smile.
"You...uh."
Before Himeno Yuki could finish her sentence, she was silenced by Hikigaya's mouth, feeling his large hands roaming over her body.
Himeno Yuki's eyes widened, her heart pounding.
Immediately.
Himeno Yuki gave a light jump.
Her legs wrapped around Hikigaya's waist.
Although she didn't know what had happened, it must be a good thing!
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