Here is the translated fan fiction:
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Chapter 139: Thirst for Strength Grows – Chapter 27 – Part 4000 words
“Who’s that?”
Hayama Hayato’s gaze fell on Lin Qi, who was standing next to Yukinoshita Yukino.
Not you, don’t ask me… It feels like we’re close or something.
Hiragayama Hikigaya’s eye twitched. Though he kept muttering internally, he still answered Hayato without much thought, “Oh, that’s Snow-under’s friend, she seems to have asked him for help.”
Only later did he realize the words had already left his mouth.
It seems even with enhanced physical strength, I still can’t improve my social status.
During their conversation, Lin Qi walked over to them and patted Hiraga on the back. Immediately, Hiraga shivered and stepped behind Lin Qi voluntarily.
Hayato didn’t understand why Hiraga seemed so fearful towards this black-haired young man but still smiled and stretched out his hand, “Pleased to meet you. I’m Hayama Hayato from the same class as Hikigaya. Pleased to get along with you.”
“I’m Lin Qi, not a student at Soebu High School. Nice to meet you.”
Lin Qi smiled and shook hands with this blonde youth.
“Is it okay if I call you Lin-kun?”
“Of course.”
Lin Qi seemed far more easy-going than Hiraga.
“Huh? Why is it getting tighter?”
Feeling the increasing force, as if his hand was being clamped down by pliers and unable to move, the smile on Hayato’s face turned stiffer. “…Lin-kun?”
“Oh sorry.” Lin Qi suddenly released his hand, without any sign of apology, saying, “I just spaced out for a moment.”
“…Yeah, no problem.”
Hayato hurriedly withdrew his hand, placing it behind him to ease his sore fingers.
“Nice to meet you.” Lin Qi added, and patted his shoulder, then went back to help move bags by the van.
“What’s wrong, Hayato?” Noticed something awry, Miru Umioko approached him.
Shaking his head, he laughed, “Nothing…”
“It’s fine then.” The blonde girl followed his gaze to where Lin Qi was, “Quite handsome, but not from our school, right?”
“Yeah, friend of Yukino,” Hayato’s eyes flickered with doubt.
Did I do something to upset him?
Lin Qi walked up to Yukino and took their bags before going with her towards the accommodation site.
“So, what did you talk with Hayato about?” asked the black-haired girl.
“Not much, just a pleasant greeting.” Lin Qi smiled.
“What mischief are you plotting in your mind?” Yukino looked at him suspiciously.
“Nope.” Lin Qi looked innocent.
After everyone settled their luggage, Shizuka Hiratsuka completed the handover and led both sides to a group of elementary students carrying backpacks.
“And now, let’s thank the older boys and girls who helped us.”
“Glad to help ~!”
Once the leader explained camp safety rules, he handed the microphone to Hikigaya, who took it enthusiastically.
“In case of anything, feel free to tell us. Make this forest summer camp memorable. Let’s get along well.”
Hayato’s gentle voice and sunny smile made him quickly gain the adoration of many girls, complementing his decent looks, almost as good as Lin Qi’s.
Leveraging this opportunity, Yukino approached Shizuka with a question, “Teacher Hiratsuka, why are Hayato and others here?”
“Because we were short-staffed,” she explained, “So I recruited them with the incentive of extra points.”
“This is also a good chance; you should learn to interact outside your usual circles.”
Hikigaya chuckled inwardly, thinking,
“The circle you wish us to mingle with would be much tougher, with even pandas.
“You’ll never mesh with them,” he said calmly.
She placed her hands on her hips, “Being in harmony requires respect and presence, not friendship. It’s survival in society.”
“Unless you are strong enough.”
Just then, a new voice interrupted Shizuka’s satisfaction with her teaching efforts, turning her head towards the source.
Lin Qi stood between Shizuka and Yukino, his hand in pockets, casual appearance.
“In a world where one has ample power, there’s no need to adapt to survive, rather people will adjust to your terms – influence, finance…” He gave a slight smile, “Power, wealth—”
“Therefore, different understandings exist on society,” she retorted, frowning.
“You’re misleading my students with such theories?” She challenged, “Is this how your teachers taught you?”
“To an extent, yes.” Lin Qi shrugged.
“Take the establishment of clubs, needing membership requirements. What if your club originally had only one member, the Service Club, what reason did you have to approve it with a classroom?”
“Because I believed Yukino’s concept could benefit the club and her position, so I agreed.”
She crossed arms, preparing to debate further.
“But what if another teacher was in charge?” Lin Qi continued.
The example was clear, convincing Shizuka to acknowledge most teachers would make Lin Qi’s decision.
Her glance shifted to the black-haired girl, apprehensive about potential reactions, but the girl remained calm.
Everyone, including Hikigaya and Komachi, listened seriously. They knew Lin Qi talked about another perspective.
“Perhaps, but this isn’t something to teach students,” she sighed.
“On the contrary, I believe this is what they should learn,” Lin Qi disagreed, “Humans seek strength because it brings better lives for family and children. I don’t want my students clinging under others’ roofs in society, they must strive onwards.”
Turning to look at Hikigaya, he said sternly, then relaxed, “Understood?”
“Sir.”
“Y-yes…”
Yukino and Hikigaya nodded.
“Your students?” Shizuka looked at Lin Qi quizzically.
“As a matter of fact, I am also a teacher.” He showed his jujutsu high special school teacher ID.
“Tokyo Metropolitan Jujutsu High Special?” Shizuka frowned at the unfamiliar name, “Aren’t you a student?”
Misconceptions aside, seeing his youthful appearance, she assumed him a young college student.
Realization struck, “21 years old?”
Almost same age as Yuno!
Becoming a teacher without finishing university?
Before she could question, she noted, “Yukino wants to transfer schools?”
“Huh? No, why would you think that?”
Surprised and confused, she didn’t expect this line of questioning.
“But you said you are her teacher, right?” Shizuka was puzzled.
“You could say that.” Yukino nodded slightly.
“He’s like a tutor,” Lin Qi clarified, “I don’t want Yukino to transfer at all.”
“Why? Is your school bad?”
“No, I just dislike her transferring away.”
Unable to follow, Shizuka changed the topic, “Alright, stop dwelling.”
“Transfer?” Yui Yuigahama and Ayaka Hozuki came over, “What transfer?!”
Elementary students were ready for their first activity.
“Nothing,” Yukino shook her head. Such trivial matters didn’t concern her.
“Hmm?” The gathered children sensed an underlying mystery.
On stage, the camp director announced, “Our first event, treasure hunt, now beginning!”
Cheering, the students formed groups to reach the summit.
No longer mulling over the previous conversation, Shizuka addressed them, “Your first task is to guide the little ones in the treasure hunt. Keep them safe.”
Treasure hunt involved finding checkpoints using a map and compass within the shortest time.
For the children walking the marked trails, spotting check points wasn’t demanding. This laid-back event suited their age perfectly.
Hayama and his team followed a group of girls who occasionally asked him for directions, soon blending in.
“Compared to the kids, we’re middle-aged adults.”
“Hey! Don’t insult us like grandmas!”
Voices echoed from front to back.
In contrast, Lin Qi’s group trailed behind, receiving fewer inquiries. Two girls, initially drawn to his appearance, hesitated after meeting Hiraga’s unsettling gaze.
“W-why assume I scared them off?” Hiraga protested, feeling wrongly accused.
“They froze, ran,” Lin Qi replied.
Silence ensued; Hiraga couldn’t deny.
“Lin-kun’s charm was truly overwhelming,” Yukino nodded, agreeing.
“He’s like seeing a beast,”
“A dark recluse, indeed.”
“When in class, he doesn’t speak, sits alone often, bursts with odd laughter.”
“Ahaha…”
Even the kind-hearted Hozuki couldn’t defend Hiraga.
The obvious facts spoke for themselves.
“It’s not my fault having eyes, but my parent’s, the world’s!”
“…放学，然后成为咒术师
