Chapter 128: Chapter 128: You and Yukinoshita...
Around a simple campfire, a circle of people gathered.
Yukinoshita Yukino gently held a roasted rabbit leg with both hands, carefully nibbling at it.
The perfectly cooked meat was tender and juicy. When she bit into it, the fat inside oozed out, filling her mouth with a delicious aroma.
So tasty.
It wasn't just Yukinoshita Yukino—everyone in the Service Club's small group had a piece of rabbit and was happily eating. Even though they had already eaten curry rice and were mostly full, the smell of the barbecue was simply irresistible!
Meanwhile, Hayama and his group had already left.
Since they weren't that close, they couldn't just barge in and ask for food and drinks, right? Besides, Hayama knew that Yukinoshita Yukino and Hikigaya Hachiman weren't too fond of his group, and he didn't want to put Yuigahama Yui and Totsuka Saika in an awkward position.
"This is so good. I feel like I can't look at cute little bunnies the same way again."
Yuigahama Yui said with a guilty expression, her mouth full of juice as she ate.
"Mm-hmm, it's probably thanks to Hayashizaki-sensei's great grilling skills."
Totsuka Saika said with a modest smile.
"Hey, don't forget! My grilling skills are top-notch too!"
Hiratsuka Shizuka muttered in defiance, skewering another rabbit leg and placing it over the fire.
Her face was slightly flushed from drinking, and her gaze had become a bit dreamy. She seemed less sharp than usual and more charming.
Hiratsuka, usually dressed in a more masculine style, showed a stunning contrast in this moment. She opened another beer can, clinked it with Hayashizaki's, then turned the rabbit meat on the grill while tilting her head back to gulp down the beer in one go.
"Ha—!"
If she sat quietly, she would seem like an elegant, mature woman full of charm, but once she spoke or took action, the strong "uncle-like" energy would flood out, completely breaking the image others had of her.
She was definitely a static beauty.
The two of them sat side by side, surrounded by empty beer cans.
"Ugh, you wouldn't believe how annoying the head of our school is! Just because I'm the life guidance teacher, they always push all sorts of work onto me, and I end up having to work overtime all the time..."
Hiratsuka Shizuka, now a bit tipsy, started complaining to Hayashizaki, much like someone venting about a terrible boss after work at an izakaya with coworkers.
Normally, even if Hiratsuka Shizuka liked to drink, she wouldn't drink this much in front of students. At most, she'd have a can and call it a day. If she wanted to have a few more, Yukinoshita Yukino would step in and stop her.
But the one drinking with her was Hayashizaki.
Yukinoshita Yukino: "Hayashizaki-kun, don't drink too much."
Hayashizaki: "Mind your own business, kid."
Yukinoshita Yukino: "..."
Hiratsuka Shizuka: "Okay, okay, I won't drink anymore. One can is enough. It's not good to overdo it."
Hayashizaki: "Is that so? Well, fine then."
Hiratsuka Shizuka: "Heh, let's drink!"
So, one can after another, Hiratsuka's face grew redder, and she began to speak more freely, venting about all the accumulated frustration from work, life, and even matchmaking.
Yuigahama Yui wanted to stop her but, seeing how Yukinoshita Yukino, who seemed closer to Hayashizaki, didn't mind, she didn't say anything either and didn't try to stop her.
"Leaders are always like this."
Hayashizaki said with a cheerful tone. Even though he was drinking as much as Hiratsuka Shizuka, his face was bright red and he wasn't even tipsy yet.
Earlier, he had signaled Hikigaya Hachiman to start recording with his phone to keep evidence.
It was clear that Hiratsuka Shizuka was still talking about herself, meaning she wasn't actually drunk yet. Otherwise, she would have already pulled him aside to ask about marriage arrangements.
"Why do you look like you don't relate at all, Hayashizaki? Is your job really that easy?"
Hiratsuka Shizuka looked at him with a smile, unable to hold back her question.
"It's easy," Hayashizaki nodded.
"Don't your school leaders push unnecessary work onto you?"
"They don't dare."
"Ugh, that must be nice."
Hiratsuka Shizuka clicked her tongue in envy and asked, "What subject do you teach?"
"Everything a bit," Hayashizaki replied.
"Really?"
She widened her eyes. She had never met a teacher who taught everything.
Hayashizaki smiled and said sincerely, "I know a lot."
"Wow, that's impressive. Which university did you graduate from?"
He casually mentioned the university he attended in his previous life.
After thinking for a moment, Hiratsuka Shizuka realized she didn't recognize the university from Japan. After Hayashizaki reminded her, she finally understood. "I forgot, your name doesn't sound Japanese at all."
Yukinoshita Yukino lifted her eyes and glanced at the young man with black hair, her gaze flickering slightly.
"I'm full."
She wiped her mouth and hands with a napkin, then stood up to leave.
"Hayashizaki-kun, don't drink too long. It's not good for the kids to see."
The unspoken meaning behind her words was: "Don't tease too much."
Yukinoshita Yukino, who knew Hayashizaki well, understood from his half-smiling face that he was planning something, and noticed that he had asked Hikigaya Hachiman to record.
Although she wasn't sure why he was teasing Hiratsuka-sensei, she knew she couldn't stop him.
Fortunately, Hayashizaki-kun knew his limits. He probably wouldn't do anything too outrageous, though she couldn't figure out why he wanted to get Hiratsuka-sensei drunk. They didn't have much interaction.
It should be fine. Hayashizaki-kun would explain himself later.
"We're full too! Thanks for the meal!"
As Yukinoshita Yukino left, Yuigahama Yui, who had been fidgeting in her seat, immediately pulled Totsuka Saika to leave, flashing a wink at Hikigaya Hachiman, who was playing with his phone, signaling him to hurry up and leave as well.
The atmosphere between the adults was too terrifying!
"You're welcome."
Hikigaya Hachiman felt like crying. He wasn't playing with his phone; he was doing work for Hayashizaki!
And do you think I don't want to leave!?
He was probably the one who wanted to escape the most among the students.
"It's fine, you can go too."
Hayashizaki waved his hand, then took his phone from Hikigaya Hachiman. He glanced at the phone recording, then placed it on his lap.
"Alright, I'll go now. Thanks again for the meal."
Hikigaya Hachiman felt relieved and quickly stood up to leave with Yuigahama Yui, Totsuka Saika, and Komachi.
Once the students left, Hiratsuka Shizuka had to enjoy the rabbit legs she had cooked by herself.
Hayashizaki also dug into the snake meat he had roasted.
It should be soon.
After finishing the rabbit leg, the older female teacher reached for the plastic bag with beer, only to find it empty, so she reluctantly withdrew her hand.
*Cough, cough...*
She cleared her throat, a hint of embarrassment and shyness quickly appearing on her face.
After hesitating for a moment, Hiratsuka Shizuka slowly asked,
"Hayashizaki, are you... with Yukinoshita..."
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