Does gravity make me stronger?

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A distinct pain spread across Hachiman's instep.

It seems that even in a state of extreme fear, the girl can still spare the thought of stepping on people.

Although most students left the school due to the heavy rain, many people remained on campus.

Students passing by noticed that a man and a woman were openly embracing each other on the only way out of the school gate.

"Wow, hugging each other at the school gate, that takes courage."

"How outrageous! They're openly showing off their love! I can't stand it! Where's my dignity as the head of the grade?!"

"Damn, that scared me! I thought the head of the grade really came."

"Was that girl doing it on purpose? Why was she reacting so strongly?"

Whenever someone looked over, Hachiman would glare back with his rotten, dead fish eyes.

What are you looking at!

of course.

Hachiman wasn't an emotionless killer, so he naturally felt emotional when others talked about him like that.

If there were a mirror, he could probably admire his face, which was as red as a monkey's bottom.

After an unknown amount of time, perhaps two or three minutes, Hachiman sensed that the girl in his arms seemed to have calmed down a bit, and slowly released his embrace.

"Are you feeling better?"

Silk said, "Mmm."

Xiangzi took a half step back, nodded, and two glistening tear tracks hung on her delicate, pretty face.

2. "Um, I'm really sorry, Hachiman."

She looked around nervously, and the whispers of others aroused her shame.

She didn't do it on purpose.

San was genuinely terrified.

Lingdu...

It's all the weather's fault!

Unaware of the girl's inner complaints, Hachiman adjusted his backpack, which was about to slip off his shoulder, with one hand, and then opened his umbrella.

"Let's go back then, watch your step when you walk."

"Ah."

Because of a touch of embarrassment, a touch of guilt, and ninety-eight parts shyness, the two walked in silence the whole way.

As they neared the bus stop, Hachiman glanced at the blue circular bus stop sign and slowly said, "I'll be going now. See you tomorrow."

Xiangzi hummed in agreement, placed her small, fair hand in front of her chest, and waved gently: "See you tomorrow."

Xiangzi is so cute!

Cough cough, huh?

Sorry, I forgot again.

Have you been forgetting to bring your things more often lately?

【whee】

The bus arrived, and Hachiman watched Shoko board, a smile unconsciously playing on his lips.

Yes, Xiangzi is indeed very cute.

---Cut line---

The previous chapter's interrogation post made me so anxious that I immediately updated it with a new chapter (8 words).

P.S.: I already patched the chapter 167 where Yukino and Rakuhachi meet.

Chapter 192, Page 189: Hongxia: I suspect Hachiman is a scumbag.

After parting ways with Shoko, Hachiman took the tram and leisurely arrived at Shimokitazawa Station.

Mingming ran straight to the tram stop as soon as school was over, and except for a little time spent at the shoe locker, she hardly stopped.

Even so, the tram was still incredibly crowded.

As expected, Tokyo's population density is still too high...

After grumbling to himself, Hachiman heard the announcement for "Shimokitazawa Station" and managed to squeeze through the crowded passage.

After getting off the bus, I glanced dejectedly at my wet trouser legs.

Although I had an umbrella, the rain was so heavy that my trouser legs and the outside of my shoulders got wet, so I'll have to change my clothes when I get back.

Thinking this, Hachiman rolled up his sleeves and slowly walked out of the station.

As I passed the station sign, a figure that shouldn't have been there suddenly appeared in my line of sight.

The other person was wearing a black uniform with a red bow on the chest, a black, white and red plaid skirt, and black pantyhose that covered her knees.

His gaze moved upwards, and the long, waterfall-like hair and the almost perfect face awakened Hachiman's memories.

Yukinoshita Yukino.

Even in the crowded train station, Yukino Yukinoshita stood tall and straight, her unique and aloof temperament making her stand out from the crowd.

but.

What is this child doing here?

He had many questions in his mind, but there was no direct relationship between Hachiman and Yukino Yukinoshita.

He looked away, brushed the water off his shoulder, and was about to continue walking out of the station when the girl's somewhat vacant gaze suddenly turned towards him.

Their eyes met.

Hachiman froze, a strange sense of panic creeping into his heart.

Calm down, they're not monsters.

He continued to steel himself and prepare to walk out, the girl's gaze following him.

When they were only a few meters away from the exit checkpoint, Hachiman suddenly looked back, and the girl quickly looked away.

What exactly do we want?

He sighed silently and turned to walk towards Yukino Yukinoshita.

"If I'm not mistaken, you are Yukinoshita?"

Not knowing if the other party still recognized him, Hachiman tentatively asked in a questioning tone.

Yukino hesitated for a moment, then nodded: "Good afternoon, I didn't expect to meet you here, Hikigaya-kun."

This time, she actually called out her name properly.

"Don't you live in Chiba?"

"I need to come to Tokyo today because of special reasons."

Yukino Yukinoshita offered no further explanation, her answer was concise and to the point.

"Yeah."

After exchanging greetings, Yukinoshita didn't show any sign of needing help.

To avoid any misunderstanding, Hachiman had no desire to investigate further, so he coughed and prepared to leave.

"I'll be going now, goodbye."

"Wait a moment..."

"Ok?"

Hachiman had barely taken a step when the girl's pleading voice rang out.

"that..."

A flicker of hesitation crossed Yukino Yukinoshita's azure eyes, but she took a deep breath and regained her icy composure.

"Hikigaya-kun, if it's convenient, may I ask where you're headed now?"

"At the shop," Hachiman replied calmly.

"Was the store you went to called STARRY?"

"Ah, yes, but I usually call myself Stars."

"Actually, I was invited by Ms. Goto to go to the Starry Night Performance Hall today."

As if she were saying something shameful, Yukino Yukinoshita's voice trembled slightly, but she still stared intently at Hachiman.

Hachiman avoided direct eye contact, mentally processing Yukino Yukinoshita's words.

"Uh, you mean Goto invited you? Wait, could it be..."

He recalled the five quota tickets that had troubled Goto Ichiri for so long, and also remembered the former's nonchalant demeanor yesterday.

One of them, could it be Yukino Yukinoshita who's digesting it?

Thinking of this, Hachiman immediately bowed and said very apologetically, "I'm sorry, Yukinoshita, I didn't expect that child to sell the ticket to you. I've caused you trouble."

"No, it's my own desire to hear Ms. Goto perform."

"Forehead?"

Hachiman looked up, staring incredulously at Yukino Yukinoshita. "Yukinoshita, I understand what you mean. Goto has been struggling to sell her quota, but I didn't expect you to have to come all the way from Chiba for this..."

"Oh dear, I didn't pretend I didn't hear that. Do you think I'm lying?"

As if triggering some keyword, Yukino Yukinoshita suddenly narrowed her eyes. "I never lie, so you don't need to misinterpret my meaning."

Never lie?

Hachiman paused for a moment, unsure whether Yukino Yukinoshita was joking or not.

At least in his view, there is no one in this world who does not lie.

Hachiman paused, then continued, "...So, you really wanted to come all the way from Chiba to Tokyo?"

"Is it not allowed?"

"It's not that it's impossible... then why are you still at the station? Why not just come directly..."

As soon as he finished speaking, Hachiman realized why Yukinoshita had been hesitant and even risked attracting his attention.

In her right hand, Yukinoshita was carrying a canvas bag of moderate size, with a cat pattern tattooed on it.

Upon seeing Hachiman notice the canvas bag, Yukino instinctively hid the bag behind her back.

The bag can only hold a few pocket books at most.

But his left hand was empty.

So, you didn't bring an umbrella?

The latter, looking at the heavy rain falling from the sky with a headache, confirmed Hachiman's suspicions.

“Well, Tokyo’s weather is quite changeable,” Hachiman explained. “In that respect, the Chiba Weather Station is much better.”

"I'm so sorry, I didn't expect this mistake to happen..."

Yukino Yukinoshita's tone revealed deep guilt and self-blame.

This kid must be the kind of person who's very serious, even though he just didn't bring an umbrella.

"I roughly understand."

After Hachiman finished speaking, he walked away without looking back, and when he returned, he was carrying an umbrella.

"Only men's umbrellas are left, so please make do."

"This is..."

Yukino Yukinoshita stared blankly at the umbrella, her bewildered gaze seemingly asking where it came from.

"Tram stations are equipped with vending machines that sell necessities such as umbrellas and raincoats, but they are in very hidden locations and you won't find them unless you specifically look for them."

"..."