Chapter 145 - 139: Senior’s Tears
On the afternoon of the day when the opposing forces, Ryūen and Ichinose, clashed and caused a commotion...
Today, Hiyori was supposed to stay over, but she had plans with Nishino first, so we agreed to meet up later. By now, it had become routine for us to share a hug before parting ways. This time was no different.
"Thank you, Hachiman-kun."
"That's it?"
I was surprised by how short our embrace was this time—far shorter than usual. Normally, Hiyori would cling to me until the last possible second, risking being late.
"Our meeting time is earlier today. If we keep this up, I'll make Nishino-san wait."
"Oh. Then I guess there's no helping it."
"You could at least act a little more reluctant, you know? Like hugging me from behind to stop me from leaving."
"If I did that, you'd actually be late and inconvenience Nishino."
"If I asked you to, would you do it?"
"I'd have no reason not to."