317 [317] Hachiman's Plan

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Chapter 317: Hachiman's Plan

"This method only works with someone like Yumiko."

"Then I can't think of any other way." Yumiko waved her hands.

At this moment, Ebina proposed a suggestion, "How about building common interests?"

"As long as there is a common interest, it's easy to become friends."

"Hina, what do you mean?" Hayama opened his mouth.

"As long as there is interest, it will be easy to start, then go to events like comic cons, and the social circle will become wider."

"At that time, that child will find out that school is not the only place to make friends, just like me, I found friends through BL."

"So let that child read some BL manga, and she will definitely be…"

Although Ebina's words initially sounded somewhat reasonable, they gradually became more absurd, so Yumiko quickly covered her mouth to prevent her from continuing.

Watching the silenced Ebina, Hayama sighed.

"I think we still need to find a way for that child to get along well with others."

"It's impossible." Yukino argued coldly again.

"There's no chance at all, with that child's personality, it's difficult to integrate into the group."

Seeing the cold Yukino, Yumiko wrinkled her brows.

"This won't work, nor will that, so do you have any good ideas?"

Unfortunately, Yukino still shook her head, "At the moment, I can't think of any good ways, but considering that child's personality, it is indeed difficult to integrate into the group."

"Indeed, that child is indeed very cold and distant." Hayama nodded.

However, Yumiko softly hummed, "What do you mean by cold? I think it's just arrogant pride. Isn't it because of the constant attitude of looking down on others that people exclude her? Just like some people do."

Yukino naturally understood her implied meaning and retorted, "That's just your victim complex; aren't you feeling inferior and thinking others look down on you?"

"You…"

Yumiko was about to continue speaking, but before she could finish, Hachiman interrupted her.

"Enough, Yumiko."

As Hachiman interrupted her, the girl naturally felt disgruntled and turned her head away in annoyance.

Seeing this, Yukino couldn't help but let out a smug smile on her face, wanting to continue mocking her. However, Hachiman also stopped her.

"Yukino, you don't need to say anymore."

To his surprise, Yumiko's mood eased quite a bit.

At this moment, Yui quickly interjected.

"Hikki, do you have any ideas?"

"Yeah, I have a rough idea." Hachiman nodded.

Upon hearing this, everyone turned their gazes towards him.

"For a ten-year-old child without any friends, it's really quite pitiful..."

Unfortunately, before he could finish his sentence, Yumiko interrupted him with a wave of her hand.

"That's not the point. We all want to help her, but the problem now is how to enable her to communicate with others."

Hachiman didn't seem to be annoyed. He just smiled a little and continued, "According to the current situation of that child, even if she wants to communicate actively, those who exclude her won't accept her. So we need to change our thinking."

"Change our thinking?" Everyone seemed a bit puzzled.

"That's right." Hachiman nodded, "Actually, there are many scenarios that can lead to communication, such as in adversity."

"When encountering a difficulty that humans can't solve, they will instinctively seek help. As long as someone can step up at that moment, both parties will be able to communicate."

In the original story, wasn't it because of Hachiman saving Sable that he and Yui were able to establish a connection?

After listening to Hachiman's words, Yukino understood his meaning.

"You want us to create some difficulties to give that child some opportunities?"

"Exactly, Yukino is indeed smart." Hachiman laughed and nodded.

"This is obviously an obvious thing." Upon hearing his praise, the girl's face became rather bland, as if all of this were to be expected.

"But how do you plan to create difficulty?"

Hachiman smiled slightly and turned to Shizuka.

"Hiratsuka-sensei, I remember you said that this summer camp is for three days and two nights, and there will be a bonfire party and scary story contest on the second night, right?"

"That's right." Shizuka nodded.

"So we can do something during the scary story contest." Hachiman shared his idea.

Seeing his enigmatic look, the anxious Yumiko directly opened her mouth.

"What exactly do you mean?"

"Very simple, the scary story contest is divided into groups, so when it's time for Tsurumi's group to enter, all we have to do is play the villain to scare them. This way, we can create an opportunity for her to stand up." Hachiman simply explained his plan.

"Play the villain, but I don't know how to." Yui said naively.

Seeing her expression, Hachiman shook his head helplessly.

"Playing the villain, but we need a villain, not a fool."

Upon hearing Hachiman say that she was a fool, Yui became a little angry and puffed up her cheeks.

"Stupid Hikki, you're the fool."

Ignoring her, Hachiman continued, "The role of the villain will be played by me, Tobe, and Yumiko."

"Mm-hmm, no problem. It seems that you are quite self-aware. You really don't seem like a good person." Yukino rubbed her chin and nodded.

Hearing this, all the girls laughed, including his own sister, Komachi.

Seeing their expressions, Hachiman twitched his mouth.

How can I not seem like a good person just because my eyes are a bit strange?

I'll settle with you later.

Giving Yukino a vague look, Hachiman continued, "So for now, let's decide like this. If you have any other ideas, you can also suggest them, and we'll discuss them together."

Unfortunately, no one else had any better ideas, so they had to prepare according to this plan.

It was nighttime.

Hachiman walked out of the wooden hut where he was staying. It was already past 10 o'clock, and Tobe, Hayama, and Saika were all asleep.

When he stepped out of the wooden hut, he looked up at the sky. There were no high-rise buildings in the city, and the sky seemed much more spacious.

A full moon was high in the sky, and next to it were twinkling stars, like a peaceful and beautiful painting.

The beautiful scenery also lightened Hachiman's mood. As he walked, he heard a faint humming sound.

Following the sound, he saw a girl standing in the forest, humming a song. The silver moonlight fell on her, as if draping her in a pure white garment.

Ethereal and beautiful, it was impossible to look away.