Diary Of Service Club, Helping The Elf Princess

Although she didn't really understand what kind of relationship existed between Hachiman and Yukinoshita Yukino, she felt that Hachiman doing this would easily cause Yukinoshita Yukino's dissatisfaction.

Clearly, during the tennis lesson, Hachiman was still counseling a socially anxious girl he didn't know, so why was he now directly pushing the matter onto Yukinoshita Yukino to handle?

If he was busy and didn't have time, couldn't he just tell Yukinoshita Yukino that he was also busy?

Hayase Saki and Iris didn't say anything. Having long since joined the Service Club, they knew that there was nothing particularly special between Hachiman and Yukinoshita Yukino. The point of conflict between the two was that Hachiman had simply established the Service Club one day earlier, leaving Yukinoshita Yukino no choice but to be a club member and follow Hachiman's arrangements.

However, for them, Hachiman being the president was naturally the best outcome. Otherwise, with Yukinoshita Yukino's personality, once she learned about their relationship with Hachiman, she would definitely kick them out of the Service Club without hesitation.

"It's fine, Gabriel, you don't have to worry. Once Yukinoshita admits defeat, I will take over and continue counseling."

Hachiman shook his head and smiled at Gabriel, who was worried about him.

In fact, he also felt helpless. This kind of request would definitely be more efficiently handled by him. Yukinoshita Yukino had no idea why Sakurase Shino was so withdrawn, and mere words alone wouldn't open the heart of this weak, silent succubus.

But if he directly said that all the counseling requests should be handled by him, Yukinoshita Yukino would certainly oppose him. After all, such counseling requests required engaging with the other party, deeply communicating with withdrawn girls, and helping them open up.

If it weren't for him using his position as president to make a bet with Yukinoshita Yukino—letting her handle this request first to decide whether he could privately counsel Sakurase Shino—Yukinoshita Yukino would definitely have had a lot of objections.

Although the Service Club could currently be said to be under his complete control, and Yukinoshita Yukino couldn't stir up much trouble, he still hoped for a harmonious atmosphere in the club. He wanted everyone to reach a consensus before taking on requests rather than causing internal conflict.

"Tenma-san... you don't have to worry that I will disregard this request out of resentment towards President Hikigaya. The Service Club either doesn't accept requests at all, or once a request is accepted, we must fulfill our responsibility."

Yukinoshita Yukino also looked at Gabriel. Facing Hachiman, her expression softened slightly, but she still did not smile and spoke seriously.

She had memorized the entire school's student roster, so she naturally recognized the few transfer students aside from the demi-human ones.

Tenma Gabriel, who transferred in the same batch as the elf princess Iris, had a popularity level not far apart from her.

Excellent in both academics and character, kind and gentle, also possessing a flowing, dazzling golden long hair—both of them were of the small, cute type.

One could say that the only difference in their popularity was that Iris was an elf princess from another world, a being people had never truly seen before. Otherwise, their popularity at school would be nearly equal.

"This... Alright, I'm not worried that you won't do a good job. I just want to join the Service Club as well."

Seeing that both Yukinoshita Yukino and Hachiman had spoken, and that Ichinose Ayano over there had no objections either, Gabriel could only drop the matter and helplessly smile.

Sure enough, she had overthought things. She knew that Hachiman was such a kind person—how could he possibly take the money while making others do the work?

Perhaps this was simply a unique way of communication between them.

"Join the Service Club?"

Hearing Gabriel's words, Yukinoshita Yukino's eyes narrowed slightly as she scrutinized Gabriel.

"Yes, I sit next to Hachiman, and shortly after transferring, I heard about the Service Club. I really like your acts of helping others and lending a hand." Gabriel nodded. "But back then, I hadn't yet settled my own affairs, so I only came now with Hachiman to seek your approval to join the Service Club."

The Service Club had quite a few members already. She figured she could occasionally come by and help out.

Besides, she also needed to keep an eye on Hachiman to prevent him from falling into depravity. Joining the Service Club gave her a good excuse to watch over him.

"Seek our approval? Hikigaya is the president. If he lets you in, who among us would dare to oppose?"

Yukinoshita Yukino glanced at Hachiman, her tone lightly sarcastic.

"Although I have veto power as the president, under normal circumstances, I still listen to everyone's opinions and follow the majority rule."

Knowing that Yukinoshita Yukino was still somewhat bothered by what had just happened, Hachiman didn't get upset but instead smiled as he looked at her.

"Majority rule... Heh..."

Yukinoshita Yukino made no comment, pulling the corner of her mouth slightly.

Wasn't this so-called "minority obeying the majority" still based primarily on Hachiman's attitude?

Hayase Saki and Iris had such good relationships with Hachiman that her own opinion was essentially useless.

Yet, it was precisely Hayase Saki whom she had met together with Hachiman and had even invited into the Service Club herself.

As for the elf princess Iris, she had been brought for a visit by Hiratsuka Shizuka and had approached them on her own.

Later on, the withdrawn girl Sakurase Shino and the delinquent sent here for education and guidance, Ichinose Ayano, had also been brought in by Hiratsuka Shizuka.

If she hadn't known that Hachiman couldn't even find club members at the start and that the initial members had all come knocking on their own...

Having personally watched the Service Club grow from just one person to this many, Yukinoshita Yukino would definitely have assumed that this club, full of beautiful girls, was deliberately turned into a harem by this guy.

Now, with Gabriel, Hachiman's deskmate, being recommended to join, it didn't even seem surprising anymore.

"Ahem, since everyone's here, let's start today's Service Club activities."

Hachiman felt that Yukinoshita Yukino's gaze towards him was a bit strange, so he coughed lightly to remind everyone.

Although, at present, he could practically be considered a dictator of the Service Club, at least on the surface, he still had to show Yukinoshita Yukino some respect. Otherwise, if she felt bullied and refused to play along, what then?

"Guiding Sakurase Shino doesn't require so many onlookers."

Yukinoshita Yukino didn't dwell on the previous matter. She glanced at Hachiman and spoke indifferently.

"You mean... you want me to leave?"

Hachiman was taken aback and looked at Yukinoshita Yukino in surprise.

Good grief, he had just let Yukinoshita Yukino exercise her authority as club president, and now she was using that authority to kick him out.

"Not just you. Everyone except Sakurase Shino must leave."

Yukinoshita Yukino looked at the group expressionlessly. She truly wasn't deliberately targeting Hachiman. She had researched this: guiding a socially withdrawn individual required a quiet and enclosed environment.

If there were too many strangers around, even if they were just watching, Sakurase Shino probably wouldn't let down her guard and talk about why she had become withdrawn.

"Then won't we have nothing to do? We might as well just go home."

Hachiman sighed helplessly. Although Yukinoshita Yukino's reasoning was understandable with a little thought, didn't this mean that everyone else in the Service Club had nothing to do?

After all, the only official cases the club had right now were Sakurase Shino and Ichinose Ayano. Clearly, those two cases couldn't be handled simultaneously, and the other assistance requests he had accepted privately couldn't be exposed to Yukinoshita Yukino.

"If you want to think of it that way, that's fine."

Yukinoshita Yukino made no comment.

Right now, she and Hachiman were still competing. He would only cause trouble and wouldn't provide any useful suggestions. Rather than letting him interfere, it was better to send him away.

Of course, if they insisted on staying, she wouldn't say much either. She would simply close the clubroom door.

"Alright then. You still have one more day to guide Sakurase Shino, but tomorrow is a holiday, and none of us need to come to school. Do you have any plans?"

Hachiman decided not to argue with Yukinoshita Yukino and instead brought up the plan for tomorrow's day off.

"Tomorrow... we'll continue coming to the Service Club?"

Yukinoshita Yukino hesitated before speaking slowly.

The school would still be open on holidays. There were always staff on duty, and some sports clubs would return to train even when school was on break.

"Coming to school is pointless. We'd just end up waiting outside like today."

Hachiman rolled his eyes at Yukinoshita Yukino, who seemingly had nowhere to go besides school and home.

"If your method today doesn't work, then we should try a different approach. I think taking Sakurase Shino out for a stroll and letting her experience life's atmosphere might help alleviate her social withdrawal."

"Then... we'll discuss it tonight."

Yukinoshita Yukino wasn't very firm on this. If today's quiet and enclosed method didn't work, trying another approach made sense.

However, she was a bit skeptical of Hachiman's intentions. In her view, he should be happy to see her fail. It made no sense for him to offer a genuinely helpful suggestion.

"I'll make a group chat first. Everyone, join in so I don't have to notify each of you individually about tomorrow's plans."

Hachiman took out his phone and created a group chat, inviting everyone.

"Yes, President."

Hayase Saki and the others had no objections. After a moment of silence, Yukinoshita Yukino also picked up her phone and joined the newly created Service Club group chat.

Even though she didn't want to have anything to do with Hachiman outside school, since everyone else in the club had joined, refusing would make it seem like she was being difficult.

"Do I need to join too?"

Ichinose Ayano was surprised when Hachiman, after having the withdrawn Sakurase Shino join the chat, handed the phone to her.

"Of course. You're already a member of the Service Club now. Until Yukinoshita finishes educating you and kicks you out, you'll have to participate in our activities daily."

Hachiman smiled as he looked at the expressionless daughter of a politician, Ichinose Ayano.

He wasn't very satisfied with Ichinose Ayano's father, Ichinose the politician. Did the man really think a mere one million yen was enough to settle so many issues?

He planned to make sure Ichinose understood that the first report about his daughter's teacher-student romance had been a discounted price. He had let a lot slide, but educating Ichinose Ayano would require another payment.

But before that, he had to stabilize Ichinose Ayano and make her understand that they weren't discriminating against her for being a lovestruck fool.

"...Understood."

Seeing that the elf princess Iris and her bodyguard Aegis had already joined the chat, leaving only herself out, Ichinose Ayano pressed her lips together. Remembering the mission her father had given her, she said no more and joined the Service Club group chat, quietly changing her display name.

Once everyone had joined, Hachiman didn't linger to chat further with Yukinoshita Yukino. After greeting Sakurase Shino, he left with the others.

"A withdrawn girl, huh..."

Before leaving, Gabriel glanced at the silent Sakurase Shino and Yukinoshita Yukino, who was preparing for one-on-one counseling, deep in thought.

When angels encountered psychological issues, they usually resolved them directly with holy light. Persuasion like this was rare.

However, perhaps she could learn how humans dealt with such matters without using holy light. After all, holy light wasn't omnipotent—there were always situations it couldn't handle.

That said, right now, she was more interested in the elf princess Iris.

As someone Hachiman liked, the small, golden-haired elf princess Iris was indeed adorable.

But unfortunately, if Hachiman followed the elf princess to another world, his life would be completely unprotected.

In this world, Iris's power was quite impressive. But in the other world, she wasn't all that strong.

Iris, meanwhile, was also intrigued by Gabriel, Hachiman's deskmate. She sensed something unusual about her.

It was a sacred aura completely different from Hachiman's strong life force—yet equally special.

She had noticed it when she first met Hachiman but had been too focused on seeking his assistance to investigate. Now that she had the time, she planned to learn more.

"Iris, come with me for a moment."

"Huh? Okay."

Iris, who had been chatting warmly with Gabriel, was startled by Hachiman's call. She quickly apologized to Gabriel and hurried to his side.

"What's wrong, President?"

"Nothing special, I just wanted to let you know that Ichinose Ayano is here for you. Her father is a politician."

Hachiman glanced around after stepping out of the Service Club room. Before long, only Hayase Saki, Iris, Aegis, and Gabriel remained in their small group. He reached out and gently stroked Iris' golden hair, lowering his voice to warn her.

Although he didn't know what Ichinose Ayano and Representative Ichinose had discussed, it was easy to deduce their motives from a logical standpoint.

Ichinose Ayano clearly hadn't fallen for him at first sight. For her to join the club of her ex-boyfriend's "enemy" right after losing him, there was no doubt that Representative Ichinose was pulling the strings behind the scenes.

For a politician like Representative Ichinose, school affairs wouldn't concern him unless they involved a major scandal like a teacher-student relationship. If it was just an ordinary romantic relationship, he probably wouldn't have intervened at all—at most, he'd warn his daughter to bear the consequences of her own actions.

Among the members of the Service Club, the only ones who could draw Representative Ichinose's attention were Yukinoshita Yukino, the daughter of the Yukinoshita family, and Iris, the elven princess from another world.

Yukinoshita Yukino was the second daughter of the Yukinoshita family, but the true heiress was her elder sister, Yukinoshita Haruno. Targeting Yukinoshita Yukino was meaningless.

Eliminating Yukinoshita Yukino as a possibility left only one obvious answer.

Despite appearing bashful and adorable in front of him—constantly seeking his "assistance" and seemingly thinking about "lewd things" all day—Iris was actually quite serious about important matters.

As the next heir to the Elven Queen, Iris held a noble status and an esteemed position. Now, she was also serving as a goodwill ambassador, facilitating exchanges and public relations between the demi-humans of the otherworld and the humans of this world.

"President, are you worried that this will affect me?"

Iris was momentarily surprised. Then, her delicate, flawless face blossomed into a sweet, charming smile as she looked at Hachiman with a playful glint in her eyes.

"Actually, it's not a problem at all. Even if someone were to use my name for their own purposes, human politics over here wouldn't have any impact on my reputation among the elves."

"Right now, the passage connecting our two worlds doesn't allow people to travel freely. There are barely any humans who can even enter the other world."

Although human politics in this world couldn't influence the elves, the fact that the President had taken her concerns to heart, gone out of his way to inform her, and even sought her opinion made Iris feel incredibly happy.

As expected of the prophesied "Helper" who would lead the Elven race to revival.

"Then how did you all come here? Aren't there any restrictions?"

Listening to Iris' explanation, Hachiman found himself puzzled and looked at her curiously.

He had always found it strange. Everyone knew about the existence of the other world, yet only a handful of otherworldly beings were ever seen in public. It felt as if the inter-world passage was so narrow that large-scale crossings were impossible.

"There are restrictions. After passing through the world passage, our power is greatly diminished." Iris nodded. "However, since the mana in this world hasn't shown any signs of depletion yet, for us elves—who use mana to wield magic—our abilities actually remain unchanged or might even be slightly enhanced."

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