COTE: A Man On A Mission || Love is War?

[Do you want to pay 1 resource point to check the location of Ayanokoji Kiyotaka?]

Yes!

E3 area.

[Do you want to pay 1 resource point to check Yukimura Teruhiko’s location?]

Yes!

E3 area.

[Do you want to pay 1 resource point to check the location of Nanase Tsubasa?]

Yes!

[Are you sure you want to? Didn’t she ignore Hikigaya-kun before?]

???

“Ah...Um Sakayanagi?”

“Yes?” Arisu looked over while taking out her small notebook in which she had written people’s name she is still  holding a grudge against.

“What do you see on my tablet?”

“• ? •” Even though his request was a bit unusual, Sakayanagi still remained calm and elegant, it’s just girl didn’t have her cool looking glasses for now, so just gotta do it now.

[Do you want to pay 1 resource point to check the location of Nanase Tsubasa?]

She read it aloud, “Is there something wrong?”

“....” Hachiman looked down again on his table to make sure he wasn’t being messed around with.

[Are you sure you want to? Didn’t she ignore Hikigaya-kun before?]

He decided to not use his tablet for a while, and face changed to look at Sakayanagi with some hope.

“....” This time Arisu was dumbfounded, she couldn’t understand what was going on?

Oh, no wait! She got it!

“Are you farsighted by any chance, Hikigaya-kun? It’s okay, I can make an appointment for you.”

“.....” Hachiman felt like not talking to her anymore.

??? Arisu blinked her eyes in a frown, she didn’t realise why he stopped looking at her all of a sudden. ’Did I say something wrong? Or...maybe he didn’t want to accept it just yet? That must be it! I should be more gentle.’

Yes!

B2 area.

“Have Ayanokoji and the others returned to the starting point today?”

“Let me see,” Sakayanagi’s notebook records the time when students return to starting point and when they leave.

Of course she had to write it herself as to not appear lazy, there’s not a magical quill like that of Rita Skeeter in her hands.

This kind of thing cannot be done by one person, so it should also be collected by several people in different time periods.

It seems that second-year class A is still very capable, especially when it comes to gathering intelligence.

“They came back at 11 o’clock in the morning. But he left again at 2 in the afternoon. It seems to use up 2,000 material points subsidy per person issued by the school,” Even though Sakayanagi felt like she can do a lot of secretary work, only if had good legs or not from that much of a rich family.

But for now, she keeps her labour interest deep inside her heart.

Then it really fits Hachiman’s impression of Yukimura-kun.

“I might have to set off again when the storm declines. I suspect that boat is the one going to be used for taking Ayanokoji away. Plus the timing was probably chosen in consideration of when his physical strength would decline. For a genius like that, it probably wouldn’t be time for it just yet....At the same time, I have no way to contact him now.”

So it is necessary to inform other party of this news in advance.

“I understand. I’ll arrange for Kamuro-san and Hashimoto-kun to continue following you properly this time. He needs to show his value.”

“...Um, did he offend you somewhere?” Hachiman felt like her tone was not right when she used the word just like a disease.

“Maybe....”

Only, it does make people feel safe having Kamuro-san by your side.

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After separating from Sakayanagi, it suddenly started to rain heavily.

Lol...

However, there are no exams today or tomorrow, so students are very relaxed.

Moreover, people have been rushing to the designated areas to check in and get points, and they have not been able to rest properly.

So now, with sound of the rain, they can sleep peacefully, just hoping mosquitoes won’t bite people’s legs or something like that.

Hachiman thought the same.

It was probably around four or five in morning, and it was still hazy, but he woke up instinctively.

Because today was Saturday morning, it was his exclusive time to socialize with Kushida-chan and let out some emotions.

Hachiman was often woken up by her at four or five o’clock. So, used to waking up at this time.

“Darkness?”

Boy was in the tent, and he noticed a figure sitting next to his bed.

Judging from her posture, she’s a girl, but her body figure at the moment resembles very similar to Darkness.

But, it must be Kushida-chan.

Hachiman didn’t see her when he came back yesterday, but she still didn’t want to miss this opportunity to vent her emotions.

Kushida-chan, the exam rules do not allow men and women to live in the same tent, and tents alone cannot provide sound insulation.

Hachiman is preparing to give this  Kushida-chan some “good advice.”

“Who is this Darkness? Hey, don’t tell me you are even cheating on Kushida-senpai?!”

“Bahhh!!!”

After opening his eyes and adjusting to darkness, Hachiman suddenly realized that person in front of him was not little angel with short blond hair.

Cute school girl with long red hair.

The other duck was sitting on the side, being well-behaved and quiet.

Hmm!

Hikigaya-kun was instantly startled.

“Why are you here?! No, wait a second, how long have you been here?! And what do you mean by even on Kushida-senpai?!”

If people knew that two of them were in the same tent, even if they didn’t sleep together, but were reported ---

They will both be forced to  give up. And he helped her, and this is how she repays him?

“When I woke up, I suddenly found myself in a tent. My injured arm had been disinfected and bandaged. The bracelet on my left hand had also been replaced. I went to ask a senior from Class A, second year, who was on duty. After I was sent back, the medical team treated my injuries, and then it was President Sakayanagi who personally replaced my bracelet. And the tent I’m living in now is also built by Kamuro-senpai. I appreciate it.”

’It is a way of repaying a favor. But shouldn’t you be grateful to those who help you?!’ This is what Hikigaya-senpai thought in his heart.

“Then I should thank those who helped me, Hikigaya-senpai is probably thinking like this, hehe~!”

It’s really scary.

Hachiman suddenly thought this junior girl was a genius born in White Room, and even told Kushida that she knew a little bit of psychology, so maybe she could help bitch-senpai.

Then it is probably possible to read people’s minds.

“Don’t be so nervous, Senpai. I just thought you would probably say that.”

’Is that so? Then, you have analyzed my character. It’s a little embarrassing.’ Although Hikigaya-kun has always claimed to be a top human observer, there came a day when he was observed and seen naked.

“At this point in time...” Hachiman’s left hand began to fumble around in the area above his head, preparing to pick up the tablet.

“Oh, do you want this?” Look, Ichika even took the initiative to hand over his devices like a good wife.

“.....” Hachiman instantly stopped dreaming of being taken care of Darkness from Konosuba, instantly coming back to his senses.

4:30 minutes.

“Ahem. So what are you doing here at this time?” Hachiman put tablet down and spoke in a low voice.

“Thanks to the help of Senpai, I have now been expelled from White Room and gained my freedom. So, I came here specially to thank you.”

She felt that he helped her the most, so thanked him first.

Hikigaya-senpai with a gentle heart could still accept this reason, only her words a bit too devious, “Then, your methods are wrong. I am not a virgin anymore!”

“....” Ichika-desu didn’t know what to say, when she realised the exact meaning of his words.

“• •” Hachiman stared at her.

“Pervert-senpai!” Look, even Amasawa will get furious, her cheeks a little red and by mistakenly used more strength to hit Hachiman’s head.

“Fuck!” Groaned in pain.

“Shit, I am sorry, I wasn’t trying to hit that much hard. But, senpai’s thoughs were very naughty!” Amasawa looked down at him from her position, her eyes showing the shame which even she could felt, “Besides, just holding hands is not considered graduating to adult level. Kushida-senpai told me so, that pervert-senpai wants to be a househusband in the future. So, you don’t want to be a corporate slave. Then use this condition to find someone who is willing to support you in the future.”

’Damn it, Kushida, can you please keep a secret?! Besides, what do you mean I am still a virgin. I have gathered a lot of experience points, are those just useless in Amasawa’s eyes?’

However, Hachiman also vaguely discovered this Kouhai was like the natural enemy of his girlfriend Kushida, who has a poor natural defense against her.

“Well....” He did not reply to this school girl immediately. ’Because according to what other party said, it seemed she was not mocking my ambition. So... can it be understood that she is actually willing to join my harem? But, don’t try to guess what girls are thinking, because most people will guess wrong. So, I can’t confirm her specific thoughts....’

“I’ve thought about it seriously, I have always longed for freedom, and Hikigaya-senpai helped me a lot. So I owe you a favor, and I hope I can pay it back.”

Then, you kissed his cheek.

Hey!

“Oye, what the hell are you doing?!” Hachiman glared at her with a mild blush on his cheeks, and it’s definitely not because of the rain outside.

’This junior is actually a good person. You don’t like owing favors to others. So could I understand that she might really be willing to marry me and support in the future? At least her kiss now told me so. She is a student of White Room and does not have her own household registration, although she eventually obtained fake information as a student of Advanced Nurturing High School because she came to participate in Ayanokoji’s dropout plan....’

’But after leaving school, she will be a homeless person. If you marry me, you will immediately become a family. Amasawa is different from Kushida. She is a student of White Room. Although she was expelled, her talents and skills will not be reduced. She herself is now a student in Class A of 1st grade. The probability of graduating in Class A is very high.’

’It should be said we can look forward to her future development. Or her future will definitely be bright. But if that’s the case, wouldn’t I be the same as Sakayanagi? How can I treat people as tools, and then stretch out my hand when other party is in crisis, and then ask Amasawa to work for me in the future?’

For several moments, Hachiman felt way too conflicted inside his heart, on one hand this girl is perfect for becoming his marriage candidate and support in the future.

But, it goes against his morals.

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