Diary Of Service Club, Helping The Elf Princess

Gabriel came to stop Hikigaya Hachiman from falling further into depravity, but she didn't expect the situation to be far more serious than she thought.

The words Hikigaya Hachiman said to her today—were they not an announcement of his intent to fall, but rather a declaration that he had already fallen?

Not only did he want to pursue the elf princess from another world, but he also didn't spare even the school's teacher, planning to make her a backup option?

The words Hikigaya Hachiman had just said—while Hiratsuka Shizuka interpreted them as him deliberately teasing her, Gabriel knew that Hikigaya Hachiman might actually mean them seriously.

When he graduates, if he hasn't found an ideal wife, then he'll make a move on Hiratsuka Shizuka, pursue the older leftover bachelorette, and fulfill his dream of becoming a stay-at-home husband.

For a moment, Gabriel didn't know whether she should praise Hikigaya Hachiman or criticize him.

With such high initiative, why couldn't he do something better?

Why choose to laze around and live off a woman?

Did she really strike such a devastating blow to Hikigaya Hachiman...?

"Tenma-san, cough, cough, class is in session now. Why are you here?"

Hiratsuka Shizuka, who had regained her composure, noticed Gabriel staring at her strangely and awkwardly smiled as she quickly changed the subject.

She had initially planned to go back and settle accounts with Hikigaya Hachiman, but seeing Gabriel here, she abandoned that idea.

If Gabriel were to see herself being carried out over Elf Guard Aegis' shoulder, she would lose all face as the school's iron-fisted teacher.

"...I came to find Hikigaya-san. I think I saw him enter with the elf princess Iris?"

Gabriel hesitated before speaking softly to Hiratsuka.

She had come here to talk Hikigaya Hachiman out of his decision, but how could she explain to Hiratsuka that he might even be considering her as a backup option?

"Hikigaya and the elf princess have something to discuss in there. It won't end anytime soon. I'll take you back to class first."

The moment she realized Gabriel had come for Hikigaya, Hiratsuka's expression stiffened slightly. She glanced at Gabriel's face before immediately pulling her towards the classroom.

'What kind of relationship do Gabriel and Hikigaya have? It's already class time, yet she's specifically looking for him?'

'Hikigaya—that guy—the transfer student has only been here for a few days, and he's already stirring things up?'

At this point, it's clear that Hikigaya's problem isn't too few friends but rather too many of them.

Still, regardless of what's going on between Hikigaya and Gabriel, Hiratsuka couldn't allow this pure-hearted and innocent girl to go to the guidance counselor's office. If she discovered Hikigaya and the elf princess's situation, it'd be troublesome.

Damn it! She couldn't believe she was helping Hikigaya keep watch after all.

"Eh? Um... Hiratsuka-sensei..."

Gabriel hadn't expected Hiratsuka to pull her away so decisively. She hesitated, unsure of how to explain her plan to skip class to save the lost little lamb, Hikigaya Hachiman.

But she couldn't just barge in there. If she eavesdropped outside the office, wouldn't that be invading Hikigaya Hachiman's privacy?

Would invading Hikigaya Hachiman's privacy for his own good really be the right thing to do?

Intern angel trainee Gabriel was caught in a dilemma once again.

Hiratsuka Shizuka noticed Gabriel, whom she had dragged away, glancing back at the guidance office repeatedly, looking troubled. This further confirmed her suspicion that something was going on between Gabriel and Hikigaya Hachiman.

She wasn't entirely opposed to students dating on campus, provided it was mutual and motivated them to improve together.

But Hikigaya Hachiman, who was eating from one bowl while eyeing another, already had a special relationship with the elf princess and was still flirting with a naive, innocent, and cute girl? Not to mention, he had just had the audacity to tease her, his teacher. She had no choice but to warn Gabriel about this scumbag.

"Gabriel-san, I might say something you don't want to hear, but as students, you should focus on your studies for now. Other matters can wait until after graduation."

As she held Gabriel's small hand, Hiratsuka spoke softly and earnestly.

"Also, you should learn to judge people better. Don't make rash decisions just because someone seems nice."

"Huh? Th-That's... Hiratsuka-sensei, you've misunderstood... Hikigaya and I aren't in that kind of relationship."

Caught off guard by Hiratsuka's admonishment, Gabriel was momentarily stunned before blushing slightly and softly explaining.

Her specific trip to find Hikigaya must have led to this misunderstanding.

She only wanted to correct her mistake and help Hikigaya Hachiman find his way back, not get involved with him romantically.

"Mm, I understand. I'm just giving you a reminder."

Hiratsuka nodded with a knowing look, clearly unconvinced.

With her years of experience as a single—cough—as a guidance teacher, no girl would go out of her way to be nice to a boy without reason. Especially since Gabriel, who had just transferred, hadn't even integrated into the class yet but was already following Hikigaya to the guidance office.

How could she believe they weren't involved? Gabriel was probably just too naive and got swept up by Hikigaya.

And as for boys, no boy would go out of their way to be nice to a girl without a reason. It was all just teenage hormones running rampant.

"...Hiratsuka-sensei, what do you think of Hikigaya-san?"

Unable to find a better way to explain herself, Gabriel gave up and instead asked about Hikigaya.

Being misunderstood as dating Hikigaya didn't matter—it wasn't true anyway.

As a mature and outstanding angel, her concern was for Hikigaya's well-being and figuring out how to help him find his way.

"Hikigaya? Hmm... well, he's actually a decent guy. Although his grades are a bit unbalanced and he doesn't pay much attention in class, the teachers who've taught him before all have fairly positive opinions of him. He's just a bit of a loner and doesn't have many friends."

Hiratsuka pondered for a moment before slowly replying as she looked into Gabriel's eyes.

"Not long ago, he even co-founded the Service Club with Yukinoshita from Class 1-J. So he's a relatively good student. However, I've noticed that lately, there are too many girls around him. He seems to have unclear relationships with quite a few beauties. You might want to think carefully about matters of the heart."

In front of a girl who liked Hikigaya Hachiman, outright disparaging him wouldn't work.

It was better to first highlight his strengths and then subtly point out his shortcomings.

And she wasn't lying—just emphasizing the romantic issues Gabriel might care about.

Even if Gabriel was indeed naive and easily fooled, knowing about Hikigaya's questionable behavior should make her more cautious.

"Lately? So this change only happened recently...?"

However, Hiratsuka's thoughtful words were completely lost on Gabriel. She wasn't concerned about whether Hikigaya was a scumbag.

Whether or not Hikigaya was a scumbag had nothing to do with her. As long as he wasn't forcing anyone, it didn't matter if he was a scumbag.

Hearing Hiratsuka's explanation, Gabriel was even more convinced that her actions had somehow caused Hikigaya Hachiman's collapse—from creating the Service Club and solving problems for others to falling into laziness, dreaming of being a stay-at-home husband relying on his wife.

Such a positive, motivated student—how did he become like this after just sitting next to her?

Could it be that when they were seated together, she accidentally influenced Hikigaya with her angelic powers without realizing it?

If that were the case, she absolutely couldn't just stand by and do nothing about Hikigaya's downfall.

Gabriel returned to class with Hiratsuka, but once seated in the back row, she found herself distracted, frequently glancing at the empty seat beside her. She was torn about whether or not to use her powers to spy on what Hikigaya was doing in the guidance office.

No matter her intentions, such actions would invade Hikigaya's privacy.

But if she refused to act for fear of violating his privacy and ignored his current state of depravity, wouldn't that be selfish of her?

On the podium, Hiratsuka's gaze swept over the class, and she silently grumbled to herself.

She claimed not to be involved with Hikigaya, yet kept staring at his seat— as if they weren't close, she'd believe that when pigs fly.

Still, recalling Hikigaya calling her a leftover woman made Hiratsuka seethe with anger.

Once this class was over, she would definitely go settle accounts with Hikigaya.

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[Hiratsuka Shizuka's Guidance Office]

After successfully diverting Hiratsuka, Hikigaya Hachiman carried the petite, golden-haired elf princess Iris to the sofa and sat down.

Come to think of it, he did seem to have quite a few blonde-haired people around him.

Fortunately, both Saki Hayase and Shion have long black hair. With the clash of blonde and black-haired preferences, his love for black long hair wouldn't be swayed by the blondes.

"President, did you just say you like Ms. Hiratsuka?"

Iris licked her lips and tilted her head, curiously looking up at Hachiman Hikigaya.

She wasn't jealous or envious because, after all, she wasn't the president's lover. However, such matters piqued her interest a bit. If the president was willing, she also wished for their relationship to go a step further.

"Privately, just call me by my name. No need to always address me as 'President.'"

Seeing Iris's innocent and adorable face showing an enticing expression, Hachiman Hikigaya couldn't resist ruffling her dazzling, golden hair before continuing.

"Ms. Hiratsuka is quite outstanding. It's normal for me to have a favorable impression of her."

"But, it's purely a good impression. To develop feelings with Ms. Hiratsuka, I'd probably have to wait until after graduation, and by then, see if she's still unmarried."

Actually, he thought it was likely Hiratsuka Shizuka wouldn't get married. After all, despite her decent qualities—even with her drinking, smoking, and slightly violent tendencies—her positive traits overshadowed the negatives.

The reason she remained single might be that she didn't want to marry or hadn't found someone who both satisfied her and liked her.

"President, don't you dislike her drinking and smoking?"

Iris blinked her eyes, sitting up from the ground and onto Hachiman Hikigaya's lap.

Yesterday, they had spent time deeply understanding one another, and she had learned about his views on Hiratsuka Shizuka.

"Of course, I dislike it. But if it's for the sake of having children, she would probably accept quitting smoking and drinking, right?"

Hachiman Hikigaya hugged Iris tightly, letting her rest her cheek against his chest. He raised a hand to pinch her pure white, pointed elven ears, playing with them as he chuckled.

Hiratsuka Shizuka's personal habits of smoking and drinking rarely affected him. Even if he disliked it, he wouldn't force her to change.

But if Hiratsuka Shizuka became his wife, he would certainly need to intervene.

"Ms. Hiratsuka would probably accept it as well..."

Iris clung tightly to Hachiman Hikigaya's waist. Her body trembled slightly due to his playful touches on her ears, and she buried her face in his chest, murmuring softly.

"Iris, you really are adorable~"

Seeing Iris's long, fair neck turn pink while she obediently stayed close to him, Hachiman Hikigaya stopped teasing her ears. Unable to resist, he kissed her forehead once again.

"Uh... um... President, would you like to give Aegis a try?"

Noticing that Hachiman Hikigaya had finally stopped teasing her, Iris breathed a small sigh of relief. However, she could clearly sense his life energy still vigorous and abundant—a vitality so overwhelming it astonished even her, an elven princess.

But at this moment, she was content. Continuing any further would be excessive, so she softly suggested her companion, Aegis, who had been silently maintaining the barrier.

"Aegis?"

Hachiman Hikigaya's eyes flickered, turning to look at the silent Aegis standing upright nearby.

Also a golden-haired elf, Aegis wasn't as petite and cute as Iris. As Iris's guard, Aegis had a more voluptuous and sturdy build, exuding a heroic charm.

At that moment, noticing Hachiman Hikigaya's gaze, Aegis, the elven princess's guard, lowered her head slightly and said in a subtle tone,

"My apologies. If Her Highness hasn't fully satisfied you, and you don't mind my dull figure with only slightly larger attributes, I hope to assist in alleviating Her Highness's burden."

Although Iris, as a royal elf, had remarkable recovery abilities that improved with magic, she was still immature and couldn't endure such intense "support" in a short period.

As her guard and supporter, Aegis knew it was her duty to step in during such moments.

"President, Aegis isn't just my guard. She was also once a royal elven princess, my elder sister."

Nestling in Hachiman Hikigaya's arms, Iris whispered softly in his ear, her face flushed red.

"If you don't mind, could you offer some support to Aegis as well?"

Aegis Thea Eaderlindt, sharing the same surname as the elven princess Iris, was also a member of the royal elven family. In fact, before Iris, Aegis had been the first princess of the elves.

However, the once-princess Aegis was now merely Iris's guard.

Straightforward and blunt, Aegis lacked tact in diplomacy, often offending others with her honesty. Eventually, she voluntarily gave up her position as the first princess, letting her younger sister Iris assume the role. She then became her sister's guard, wielding her sword to protect the delicate and adorable Iris.

Hachiman Hikigaya was aware of these things. He also knew that there were demi-human transfer students at the school, including dragons, mermaids, and others. These demi-human students were also individuals he would have to assist in the future.

Previously, Aegis had either been patrolling outside or maintaining magical barriers, so she hadn't joined in. Thus, Iris hadn't told Hachiman Hikigaya about her sister Aegis until now, during a moment of rest, she revealed the details and suggested his assistance—a scenario he hadn't anticipated.

"Iris, stop talking..."

Hearing Iris even bring up embarrassing stories from her time as a princess, Aegis couldn't maintain her composure. She quickly interrupted her sister and slightly bowed her head to Hachiman Hikigaya, awkwardly apologizing and speaking softly.

"Please don't mind Her Highness's words. During her moments of rest, I will do my best to help relieve your stress. Please excuse my presumptuousness..."

For the elven princess to succeed during her reproductive period, frequent assistance was ideal. However, Iris's physique was weaker. Even with mana-enhanced recovery, overdoing it would cause her to faint, requiring rest to recover.

While fainting might not be an issue within the elven kingdom, in a setting with multiple demi-humans, including a dragon clan leader, they had to exercise more caution.

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