Diary Of Service Club, Helping The Elf Princess

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"President, did Yukinoshita-san agree to wear the white stockings cat-ear maid outfit or not?"

Hayase Saki looked a bit confused, tugged on Hikigaya's sleeve, and curiously asked in a low voice.

Narahashi Miki didn't speak but, having been observing from the side, was also quite curious whether Yukinoshita Yukino would actually agree.

Even though they were second-year students, the first-year Yukinoshita Yukino had a very high reputation. It was hard for them to imagine the cool and aloof Yukinoshita Yukino wearing a white stockings cat-ear maid outfit while calling someone "Master."

"Of course, she didn't agree. Didn't you see she doesn't even want to talk to me? She's probably cursing me in her heart right now."

Hikigaya explained. Yukinoshita Yukino would never accept such a request, and their relationship wasn't close enough to reach that point.

As soon as he finished speaking, Yukinoshita Yukino's icy gaze swept over Hikigaya and Hayase Saki.

Hachiman didn't feel much, directly pulling the seemingly uninvolved, silently standing Sakurase Shiina aside to sit down and eat.

Hayase Saki, however, felt a bit frightened. Yukinoshita Yukino seemed even scarier, with an aura so strong that she didn't need to say anything—just one look made her afraid to speak.

But fortunately, the president was amazing. Even the school's top flower, Yukinoshita Yukino, was under his control.

As long as the president was here, Yukinoshita Yukino probably wouldn't do anything to her, right?

Hayase Saki sneaked a glance at Yukinoshita Yukino, who was quietly eating lunch by the window. Seeing her seemingly about to look over, Saki quickly focused on eating with Narahashi Miki and the president.

'A white stockings cat-ear maid outfit… does the president like that?'

She had cat-ear hair accessories and white stockings, but she didn't have a maid outfit.

Should she pull Miki along this weekend to buy a few? If Iris knew the president liked it, she'd probably be thrilled and drag her along again, right?

With such thoughts in mind, Hayase Saki suddenly noticed her good friend Miki was also zoning out, secretly staring at their president. Even Sakurase Shiina, the reclusive girl who had just arrived, was staring at the president…

Miki didn't have many friends, so having such a good impression of the president was normal.

'But why is Shiina-san also always staring at the president?'

'Isn't Shiina-san supposed to be reclusive?'

Hayase Saki silently muttered, glancing between Sakurase Shiina, whose refined demeanor was comparable to Yukinoshita Yukino but outshone her in certain ways, and Narahashi Miki, who was timidly stealing glances at the president. She felt her lunch companion was still more reliable.

Perhaps because of the earlier tension between Yukinoshita Yukino and Hikigaya, the Service Club quietly finished lunch without any further incidents.

Hayase Saki and Narahashi Miki frequently exchanged nervous glances, only daring to whisper in each other's ears.

Meanwhile, Sakurase Shiina didn't say a word. Even when Hachiman passed her food, she silently ate whatever was put in her lunchbox, slowly and carefully.

Her submissive behavior made one want to bully her. This girl occasionally stared at him as if, per the task description, she genuinely wanted him to discipline her.

After all, he had only met Sakurase Shiina once in an alleyway. Even if she recognized him, there was no reason for her to be this obedient, right?

Could it be that Sakurase Shiina, who had witnessed a murder scene, feared he'd harm her too?

Or was it that a guilt-ridden Sakurase Shiina wanted a "bad boy" like him to take action against her?

Hikigaya looked at Sakurase Shiina, who sat beside him, elegantly eating with her delicate lips slightly parted. He restrained his urge to have a deep conversation with her.

Now was Yukinoshita Yukino's time. He couldn't waste energy helping Yukinoshita Yukino to guide Sakurase Shiina just yet.

There was plenty of time this weekend. No rush.

After all, Yukinoshita Yukino was a futile case. He needed to think about how to approach guiding Sakurase Shiina on Sunday.

He recalled that to open up Sakurase Shiina's reclusive heart, continuous physical and emotional stimulation was necessary.

He didn't usually enjoy overly stimulating activities, especially those involving public settings or props, as they could easily get exposed and noticed.

However, with the "Love Live Mode," he could bring Sakurase Shiina into a special space, conveniently removing any concerns.

"…"

Sakurase Shiina silently felt Hikigaya's undisguised gaze and returned his look directly, quietly staring into his eyes.

Tch… why did it feel like she was provoking him, as if she wasn't afraid of him at all?

Maybe it was due to the influence of the original work or the task's inducement.

Even though Sakurase Shiina was quietly staring at him, doing nothing, Hachiman felt like she was inviting him through her gaze.

Was this unintentional charm?

In a world filled with various powers, it wouldn't be surprising if succubi existed.

Even though Sakurase Shiina, with her harmless demeanor, wouldn't consciously seduce him, her charm seemed unintentional yet potent.

But Hachiman wouldn't act recklessly based on her influence. If he made a move, it would be on his own terms, not under the sway of her charm—that would be embarrassing.

"President, isn't Iris coming over at noon?"

Hayase Saki suddenly tugged on Hikigaya's sleeve, glanced at Sakurase Shiino on his other side, and whispered into his ear.

"Iris and the others… They've already eaten their fill this morning, so they won't be coming over for lunch today."

Hikigaya came to his senses, gently stroked Hayase Saki's silky hair, and sighed slightly.

Originally, he had planned to spend lunchtime today with Hayase Saki, Iris, and Aegis in the Service Club, engaging in some romantic interactions.

However, Iris and Aegis had overeaten earlier in the day and needed time to digest their food.

Moreover, since Hayase Saki had brought along a friend, it wouldn't be appropriate for him to take her away and leave Narahashi Miki alone with Yukinoshita Yukino in the Service Club.

After all, Narahashi Miki had only just been introduced to them. Even though her innocent and gentle demeanor was almost indistinguishable from Hayase Saki's, making it hard for him to refuse her, he wasn't in that much of a hurry.

"Oh… They've eaten their fill, huh..."

Hayase Saki had no idea that bringing her friend to lunch today had caused her to miss an opportunity. She only felt that Iris's absence was difficult to bear because, without Iris to give her a push from behind, she could never seem to close the distance between herself and the President.

"Saki, I need to make a phone call."

"Mm-hmm! Miki and I will keep our voices down."

Seeing that he was almost done eating, Hikigaya packed up his lunchbox and, after reminding Hayase Saki and Narahashi Miki to keep their quiet chatter to a minimum, took out his phone to call the landlord using the number given by Vignette.

The food reserves at home—courtesy of Asougi Shion—had been completely consumed by him. Although she hadn't urged him about it, it was about time he fulfilled his promise.

"Hello, is this Miss Asou?"

The landlord's name was Asou Miyuri. She was said to be very kind and quite young.

However, Vignette had only moved into the building recently and hadn't met the landlord yet. She had learned about her through the other tenants of the old apartment building.

"Yes, it is. Are you interested in renting a place?"

Asou Miyuri's soft and youthful voice came through the receiver.

"I'm Hikigaya, living next door to the apartment Miss Asou owns. I'd like to help a relative rent a room. Is the room next to Miss Tsukinose's vacant?"

Hikigaya inquired. Although the old apartment next door was small and Shion typically spent most of her time at his place aside from sleeping, living arrangements didn't make much of a difference.

But if Shion could live next to Vignette, it would naturally be better.

That way, whether it was having Shion bring Vignette over for meals or him visiting Shion's room, it would make it easier for him to interact more with Vignette.

Even though Vignette didn't have any tasks like "falling into corruption" that could reward him with mission bonuses, forming a close bond with such a kind demon like Vignette was already a reward in itself.

In the future, he also planned to use the "Love List" teleportation function to travel frequently between the Heavenly Realm, Demon World, and the human world. Naturally, it was necessary to build good relationships in advance so someone could have his back.

Hmm… Perhaps he should help Vignette earn some achievements?

He wasn't worried about the Heavenly Realm. Gabriel hadn't fallen yet and, as the wielder of the Trumpet of the Apocalypse and with her older sister being the "Hand of God," Gabriel was bound to become a prominent figure in the Celestial Realm in the future.

But as for Vignette… He was a bit concerned that she might become the most unfortunate demon in history after graduation.

Given her personality, Vignette certainly wouldn't engage in evil deeds. Without committing bad deeds, she wouldn't receive any subsidies from the Demon World and might even have to take up a job to make ends meet.

"Miss Tsukinose? May I ask, Mr. Hikigaya, what is your relationship with Miss Tsukinose?"

Upon hearing Hikigaya's question, Asou Miyuri sounded hesitant.

"I'm a classmate of Miss Tsukinose. She's the one who gave me your number, Miss Asou. I want to rent a room for a relative of mine. Since my relative is also a student, I thought it would be convenient to live next to Miss Tsukinose for mutual care."

Hikigaya momentarily set aside his concerns about the kind demon neighbor's future and explained to the landlord.

Suddenly expressing a desire to live next to a particular tenant might naturally make the landlord suspicious.

However, since the room being rented wasn't for himself, he didn't have to worry about raising any doubts.

"I see… The room next to Miss Tsukinose's is indeed vacant. Since you live next door, how about we meet at 4 PM to view the room?"

After considering for a moment, Asou Miyuri suggested.

"That works perfectly, Miss Asou."

Hikigaya agreed immediately. After discussing the apartment's rent, deposit, and other fees with her, he ended the call.

In the afternoon, they had two classes, which ended around 3 PM.

However, getting home by 4 PM would be a bit tight, let alone participating in club activities.

"President? Are you renting a place?"

Hayase Saki curiously whispered.

"I'm not renting. I'm helping someone else rent a place."

Hikigaya shook his head and turned to Yukinoshita Yukino, who was silently packing up her lunchbox by the window.

"I have something to do this afternoon, so I won't be attending club activities."

"Alright."

Yukinoshita Yukino nodded coldly, acknowledging his words briefly before standing up, holding her lunchbox, and elegantly walking out of the Service Club with her slender legs wrapped in over-the-knee black stockings.

Although she didn't want to give Hikigaya, who blatantly teased her, a pleasant expression, she also wouldn't insist on his presence in the Service Club if he had other matters to attend to.

It was actually better if Hikigaya wasn't there. She could focus on finding ways to counsel Sakurase Shiino.

Yukinoshita Yukino suddenly paused mid-step, turned around to look, and walked back into the Service Club with a blank expression. She grabbed the still-seated Sakurase Shiino and led her away.

Sakurase Shiino's introversion wasn't particularly obvious. It mainly manifested as her reluctance to communicate or interact with others, quietly doing her own thing.

However, this tendency of hers to sit still and not move unless someone pulled her along was something Yukinoshita Yukino hadn't seen much of before.

Before leaving with Sakurase Shiino, Yukinoshita Yukino shot several glances at Hikigaya.

'This guy… Could it be that he has some special affinity with socially anxious girls?'

'Why does all these shy, introverted girls seem more active around him and refuse to leave?'

Even as she was being pulled away, Sakurase Shiino looked at Hikigaya. However, she didn't resist Yukinoshita Yukino's hold and let herself be led away.

"As expected, she's a problematic girl..."

At this moment, Hikigaya became more certain that Sakurase Shiino, the introverted girl, had a particular interest in him.

Although he didn't know the exact reason, it should be a positive one. After all, if Sakurase Shiino were afraid of him, she wouldn't stay so close.

Once he was done guiding her and successfully helping her open up, he planned to ask Sakurase Shiino why she had been fixated on him in the first place.

"Uh..."

Hayase Saki felt a bit down seeing how much attention her President gave to the introverted girl Sakurase Shiino. However, she still didn't have the courage to say anything.

After all, she was just the President's friend. Even the elven princess Iris wasn't the President's lover, so how could she dare to hope for anything?

"Well, Saki, I'm heading out too. I won't be attending club activities this afternoon. You can decide whether or not to participate. If you don't feel like it, just head home and rest early."

Hikigaya patted Hayase Saki on the head and smiled.

Hayase Saki's emotions were plainly written on her face, and he wanted to comfort her a little. But since her friend Narahashi Miki was also there, he didn't say too much.

He figured he'd deal with the rental matters first and check on her later. With Shion at home, he could teleport back at any time.

"Okay! I'll head home and rest properly."

Having her head patted by the President again, Hayase Saki suddenly regained some of her spirit.

The President still cared about her and worried about her when he noticed she wasn't feeling well.

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