Chapter 137 – Chapter 125 This Has Gotten Bad
Morning, before the sun is fully up, a misty fog with moist air spread among the city. A deadpan-faced boy wearing sports clothes was jogging around the streets near his house for exercise.
Hachiman Hikigaya had gradually gotten used to the routine of early morning exercises, even during holidays. He managed to overcome the demon in his bed and get up to exercise.
Though it was quite torturous at first, after persisting, what once was painful became part of his daily life.
It’s amazing how adaptable humans can be.
Every day, he would run three kilometers and do one hundred push-ups, one hundred sit-ups, complete an emasculated version of Master Saitama’s workout routine, then return home to rest.
After taking a shower and changing clothes, Hachiman Hikigaya sprawled out on the sofa, flipping through a comic book, enjoying himself guilt-free.
He had already worked hard today; thus, whatever leisure activity he engaged in next could be done without any sense of burden.
Hard work doesn’t guarantee strength, but the fact that one has tried and put effort can comfort oneself. Especially in the talent-reliant world of Jujutsu Sorcerers.
For Hachiman Hikigaya, reaching a level three standard as a jujutsu sorcerer was a great satisfaction.
Beep… beep…
The phone, carelessly left on the table, suddenly vibrates.
When he looked, the caller ID read: Shizuka Hiratsuka.
Seeing it wasn’t Yukinoshita or Lin Qi, Hikigaya subconsciously relaxed, as he would have to answer if these people called him or if someone from high school contacted him.
He placed the phone back on the table, waiting for the call to finish.
All he needed was an excuse like “Sorry, my phone died,” for later at 7 PM.
However, the calls and messages kept coming incessantly.
After much hesitation, Hachiman finally got up from the couch to check Shizuka Hiratsuka’s email.
“Service Club’s camping trip?”
He tugged his lips, reading the words in the email as if they were demonic orders, and eventually decided to turn off his phone.
A day that is normal yet beautiful, free of cursed spirits, Lin Qi, and abnormal incidents, shouldn’t be ruined by a club activity.
Clucking, caught off guard,没想到竟然卑鄙到利用我对妹妹的爱，将我诱骗出来。
Hachiman Hikigaya loosened his hands, letting go of the bags he carried.
Seeing the sight of Shizuka Hiratsuka leaning against a red van, dressed in a burgundy short-sleeve shirt and beige work pants, and sporting a baseball cap, he knew he’d been tricked immediately.
But what was the most despicable was still his little sister.
The deadpan teen sighed helplessly.
“It’s finally happened.” Shizuka Hiratsuka pinched out her cigarette in the portable ashtray, saying, “Getting you out here was no easy task, I had to pull some serious strings.”
Hachiman broke eye contact with her, “So, what’s going on? I’ve plans to go to Chiba…”
“Exactly Chiba, did you not read the email?”
Of course, he read it. But he couldn’t reveal that, or he would definitely be punished.
Wait!
He suddenly realized something crucial.
Shizuka-sensei’s punch should hold no threat to me now because I can reinforce my defense with jujutsu power. Even if she landed ten or a hundred blows, they wouldn’t hurt me at all!
The desire for self-destruction was surging.
“Kouei, you’re so slow!”
Thankfully, a complaint coming from nearby broke his thoughts.
Looking in the direction of the voice, Hachiman felt the dissatisfaction built up over the ruined holiday vanish.
“Yukino!” Ayaka Hozuki and Yui Yuigahama just happened to come out from a department store nearby.
Yui waved to him happily with a radiant smile, which could only be described as angelic.
This must be compensation from God for destroying my beautiful holiday, I’ll start believing in God from today!
“Yeah, looks like everyone’s here. We shouldn’t be late, right?”
A familiar voice interrupted Hikigaya’s thoughts unexpectedly.
Is it odd? An angel’s face is right in front of me, but instead, I hear the whisper of a devil?
He blinked several times, then turned his stiff neck to see Lin Qi’s handsome face.
Beside him, he saw Snow White Yukinoshita, giving a呆滞 gaze towards the girl as if asking “Why is boss Lin here?”
“Oh! Lin-san is here too!”
Unlike Hachiman’s stony expression, Komachi Hikigaya was delighted to see Lin Qi.
“Yeah, we should unwind sometimes.” Lin Qi smiled.
“Hopefully, it’s not due to some strange matter again, right?” Komachi whispered, showing small sharp teeth hidden in her smile.
“This time, it’s truly about relaxing.” He said helplessly.
Both Yuigahama and Hozuki looked shocked and puzzled seeing Lin Qi; the former was surprised because he showed up for the camping trip, while the latter simply didn’t know him.
After greetings and introductions to Hozuki, Yuigahama asked, “Lin-sensei, was it Yukinoshita inviting you?”
“Yeah, wouldn’t you be uncomfortable welcoming me here?” Lin Qi teased, raising his eyebrows.
“No, no, not at all!”
Yuigahama quickly waved her hands, seemingly afraid that both she and Yukinoshita would misunderstand the situation, and smiled broadly, “Of course it’s welcome! These activities are more fun when they are lively!”
“Never mind him, Yuigahama. He’s just joking around.”
Seeing his friend being bullied, Yukinoshita couldn’t stand it, spoke up, her eyes glaring at the smiling black-haired man beside her.
“Is this really the case?” The girl hesitated before calming down after seeing Lin Qi’s relaxed smile.
“Mr. Lin is such an amusing and interesting person.” Ayaka Hozuki smiled warmly, his voice gentle, as if he was happy to meet a new friend.
Due to Lin Qi’s arrival, Hachiman Hikigaya was briefly ignored.
While he should feel secure in this familiar situation, his body started to grey out.
A normal, beautiful day…
