Anime Crossover: About How I Spoiled an Angel

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As if she could foresee the future, Yukino was gracefully holding her teacup, slightly raising her head, and sipping the fragrant tea. How could she give Su Qing a chance to question her?

After letting out a sigh, Su Qing ultimately took on all the responsibility.

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On the other side.

Hikigaya laughed gleefully—he was naturally happy to see Su Qing suffer a setback.

This is perfect revenge for that punch I just received!

[They've been sanctioned, haven't they?]

Hikigaya thought to himself with a dark glint in his eye, his gaze unconsciously shifting towards Ayaka, who hadn't spoken for a long time.

A fleeting glance.

To his surprise, he noticed that Ayaka was still breathing on her palms to keep warm—she seemed very cold. He couldn't help but ask with concern, "Ayaka, are you cold?"

Feeling the concerned look from Hachiman, Ayaka felt a warmth in her heart and whispered, "Um... a little."

Saika's reply did not reassure Hachiman.

People who care about you often have their own ways of confirming it.

If Su Qing is a close friend to Hikigaya.

So he had a vague and inexplicable feeling about Caijia.

If it's about romantic love between a man and a woman?

Ke Caijia is male, so it's obviously not him.

But what if it's similar to the friendship between Su Qing and him?

Hachiman subconsciously disagreed with this point.

Suddenly.

Hikigaya recalled the story of his first day in the Service Club, which was also the club's first real request—to correct his distorted personality.

distortion?

Perhaps his methods and attitudes were indeed somewhat extreme.

What I remember most vividly is...

Secondary school years.

He was putting his method of fighting against this ugly world into practice—what others saw as "self-destruction." After a few people involved learned part of the truth, they called him a "rational monster."

What is "rationality"?

Rationality is a self-protective state when you have few options.

Because there was no one behind him.

Therefore, we have to analyze and calculate rationally what to do.

But now, he is no longer that penniless "marginal figure".

He didn't want to be a coward anymore—

A coward who expects someone else to say "I'm sorry" first.

"Then, shall I warm it up for you?"

"Eh?"

The movements of my hands were faster than the myriad thoughts in my mind.

After Hachiman finished speaking, he didn't even give Ayaka any time to react.

He saw that the other person's smooth, silky, yet icy-cold little hand was being held tightly in his large palm, like a frightened little bird.

Under this close and intimate contact, he was surprised to realize that the other person's hands were so small, almost like heaven and earth compared to the large hands of a normal man.

It seems these hands should belong on a girl.

However, just as he was secretly surprised, a bone-chilling cold suddenly emanated from Caijia's hand.

This forced him to put aside his strange doubts, and then wrapped his large, warm hands tightly around the other person, trying to dispel the chill from the other person with his own body heat.

"Hachiman..."

Feeling the man's burning heat, Ayaka blushed and her voice was barely audible.

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Chapter 241 Xiaoxue, let me explain!

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Ayaka's faint murmurs were not enough to awaken Hikigaya's usual rationality.

Rationality is more of a tool for assessing the situation.

but now.

Hikigaya's actions stemmed entirely from his most sincere emotions.

The office fell into an eerie silence because of his action.

in the air.

All that could be heard were the soft breathing of the crowd and the rustling sound of two hands gently rubbing together.

Hikigaya moved very gently, as if afraid of disturbing the tranquility.

But that genuine warmth was truly conveyed.

Maybe.

It was passed on a long time ago.

"Is it still cold?"

Hikigaya gently stroked Saika's hand until he thought it was enough, then looked up and asked with concern.

However, at this moment, he was surprised to find that the other person kept their head down.

and so.

All he could see was that Caijia's almost completely red ears looked even more beautiful against the backdrop of the sunset outside the window.

"No, I'm not cold anymore... Thank you, Hachiman."

Ayaka withdrew her hand, avoiding eye contact with Hikigaya the entire time.

[Oh no...did I mess this up?]

Hachiman's heart skipped a beat.

Reason is like a wild beast that has been suppressed for a long time, and now it is unleashing its roar and madness.

"I... I just didn't expect Hachiman to act like that suddenly... I didn't mean to dislike him."

Even her light brown, medium-length hair couldn't hide the blush on Ayaka's face, and even though her voice was trembling, Ayaka was still trying her best to convey her meaning.

—She's not annoying.

"Oh...that's good, but I was indeed a bit abrupt just now."

Hachiman awkwardly tossed his hair, but his gaze had nowhere to rest.

Even so, he felt a deep sense of peace deep inside.

[Now it seems, at least we didn't mess it up...]

"The heating system doesn't seem to be broken..."

"Ah, it's because I've always been prone to feeling cold in winter since I was little... plus the wind in the corridor is too cold."

After hearing Yukino's puzzled murmur, Saika waved her hand and explained.

"Then you need to pay more attention to keeping warm."

Yukino nodded, offering words of comfort.

"Speaking of which, Hachiman was just... warming up Saika, wasn't he?"

Meeting Yui's unwavering gaze, Hikigaya realized he couldn't avoid the question.

"Ah...that's right, there shouldn't be any problem, right?"

[Although it's a bit strange for male friends to do this, it's not illegal!]

Hikigaya internally defended himself.

If translated, it means—so what?

"Aido... No problem, but I have a question."

Yui shook her head.

Then, under the gaze of the others, she carefully picked up the teacup with both hands and asked, puzzled, "If you want to warm your hands, shouldn't you cover the cup with your hands?"

A word to awaken the dreamer.

Hachiman was petrified on the spot.

Saika's eyes darted around, her mouth slightly open as if she wanted to explain for Hachiman, but she didn't know how to answer.

Is this kind of playful bickering, similar to what men do, considered normal?

Yui cast a questioning look at Su Qing, as if she were sincerely searching for an answer.

"No, it's probably just that Hachiman didn't realize it and acted on it as soon as the idea popped into his head. But some things have nothing to do with gender."

While explaining to Yui.

Su Qing subtly shifted her seat, moving further away from Hachiman.

Even in terms of address, they use "Hachiman-kun" instead of "Hachiman," which is practically drawing a certain line.

"How could that be? I was just worried the tea was too hot and might scald Ayaka. And you, come back here right now, stop avoiding me like I'm a pest!"

Seeing that Su Qing kept moving away, Hachiman hurriedly reached out and grabbed part of the chair.

The moment reason returned, Yui's suggestion came to mind, which allowed him to come up with a reason for his excuse in advance.

"Hey, Hachiman Hachiman, I'll move it back right away. Please don't touch this wooden chair."

Helpless, Su Qing had no choice but to move the chair back.

"Who would target a wooden chair... Don't arbitrarily define pests as creatures like termites."

Hikiko gritted his teeth in frustration.

"By the way, that wooden chair was bought with club funds. If you can pay a reasonable price, it's not impossible for you to buy it."

Yukino spoke very seriously, pinching her chin.

"...I have behaved myself. Please let me go."

Hachiman wisely raised his hands, indicating his surrender.

"Looks like I won't be able to extort Hachiman after all..."

Su Qing sighed with feigned regret, but a smile was hidden in her eyes.

"Iron Mei!"

As Hachiman asked a question in feigned anger, everyone couldn't help but laugh, including Hachiman himself.

The office was immediately filled with a cheerful and lively atmosphere.

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Not long after.

"Hey, hey, Xiao Qing."

Yui gently poked Su Qing's arm, as if she had something to say.

"Huh? What's wrong?"

Su Qing immediately put down her teacup and lowered her gaze to respond to Yui.