Chapter 46: Himekoji Akito Was Hopeful!

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“You people like this definitely ought to die cleanly once.”

Even though it was April, an illusion of a blizzard suddenly appeared behind Yukinoshita.

The room’s temperature instantly dropped, chilling the air enough to make teeth chatter.

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Luckily, Yuigahama ultimately snatched the scissors out of Yukinoshita’s hand. Could it be said she saved Himekoji’s life?

But probably too early to call it that.

Because an elite like Yukinoshita absolutely wouldn’t commit murder right under everyone’s noses.

If she truly wanted to kill Himekoji Akito, she’d choose a dark and windy night. She’d make a perfect alibi, leave no clues or evidence, and slice Himekoji cleanly in two.

Wait, thinking like this actually made it more terrifying, didn’t it?

Yukinoshita probably wasn’t that cruel…

Next door to the Service Club room was a chemistry lab.

Yukinoshita, face dark, suddenly left the classroom without a word.

When she returned, she held a bottle of water.

“Hey, pervert over there. Drink this.”

Yukinoshita spoke coldly, walking forward without letting him argue. She shoved the water into Himekoji Akito’s hand.

“Um… I’m not thirsty…”

“I said drink.”

Yukinoshita hugged her arms indifferently.

“You could just drink it. Yukino-chan is finally trying to be nice to someone too,” Yuigahama tried to mediate with her usual silly, airheaded grin.

Himekoji, however, couldn’t hold back his complaint —

Hey Yuigahama, are you an idiot!

How is this Yukinoshita trying to be nice?!

Please, look carefully! There’s clearly something wrong with this water bottle!

Anyway, if anyone should drink it, you do!

“Drink it?”

Yukinoshita was still radiating pressure.

“No!”

Himekoji could only try resisting desperately.

“Then how about this? Tell me your home address. I have a delivery to send you.”

“No thanks. I never accept deliveries.”

“Huh? Do you wanna know, Yukino?” The idiot Yuigahama suddenly ignored the mood again, cheerfully butting in. “I can tell you! Little Akito lives in Mihama Ward near the Kaijin Makuhari Station on the Keiyo Line. If I remember right, it’s Room 302 in the third building!”

Wait! How do you know so clearly?!

Suddenly felt like you were more terrifying than that Yukinoshita!

Himekoji Akito didn’t even have time to cover Yuigahama’s mouth before she blurted out his personal home address.

Yukinoshita gave a small nod, satisfied. Then, the girl suddenly looked meaningfully at Himekoji and… huff… she gave a sharp smile.

That smile made Himekoji Akito’s hair stand on end.

Move out! ASAP!

That was the only thought flashing through his mind.

After that, Yukinoshita didn’t try to force the water on Himekoji anymore, nor did she keep waving the scissors in front of him anymore. Good…

No, not good at all!

Yukinoshita knew his address! Even thinking about it was scary!

What if one day Himekoji woke up to find Yukinoshita already sitting gently by his bedside, smiling warmly and brightly at him? Honestly, it wouldn’t even surprise him.

Of course, the woman would probably be holding a knife in her hand. Its tip dripping thick, vivid, warm, and probably delicious blood…

Then, Himekoji would be dismembered. Chopped into 108 pieces hidden in his fridge, or maybe flushed down the toilet. Yukinoshita would clean everything up, leaving no flaws.

Himekoji, having no friends, would be missing for years… no, more like decades… before anyone found out.

The person discovering it would be that elementary school classmate he still owed two dollars to, finally tracking him down only to collect the debt.

Otherwise, not bragging or anything, visitors…? Himekoji Akito’s home…? Never had any!

Hahaha…

Well, didn’t really need to laugh at that point.

“Sigh!”

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Anyway, the matter of Himekoji groping Yukinoshita’s butt was temporarily settled for now at least.

As for whether he’d eventually have to pay with his life… that could wait…

Even if things did reach that point, Himekoji Akito wasn’t scared at all. After all, he was a normal, sexually mature man. He could lose two hundred million ‘lives’ in one go! So she could take as many as she wanted!

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Back in the Service Club room, the topic returned to its original course.

The group began discussing again whether or not to help Totsuka.

“What’s wrong with helping little Saika? Could it be that even Yukino can’t do it?”

Seriously, Yuigahama… using that doubtful tone like she was underestimating Yukinoshita?

Predictably, Yukinoshita… smiled.

Like someone flipped her strange switch…

It was stated before, wasn’t it? Yukinoshita Yukino always faces any challenge head-on and destroys it completely.

Baiting her might be effective… but once her competitive spirit was truly ignited, she became terrifying!

“Can’t do it? Hmph. Fine. Totsuka-kun, I accept your request. Helping you improve your tennis skill is acceptable?”

“Ye-yes… just… if my skill improves, I believe everyone will start trying their best.”

Watching Yukinoshita suddenly widen her eyes and feel her pressure, Totsuka jumped behind Himekoji Akito. Peeking hesitantly over his shoulder, Totsuka answered.

Truly, transformed into the Snow Queen, Yukinoshita’s presence was completely that of a Final Boss.

Even if she said something like —

“Very well. I shall make you stronger. The cost shall be your life!” next, no one would be surprised.

Wanting to reassure Totsuka, Himekoji moved slightly forward, partly shielding him from Yukinoshita.

Though doing that made Himekoji himself somewhat uneasy…

That said, every time he got near Totsuka, he noticed a scent coming from him — a mix of shampoo and deodorant. This time was no different. It felt like the standard scent… of a high school girl.

Wait… was Totsuka really a boy?

The chance might be small, but wasn’t it possible Totsuka was a girl?!

Thinking carefully, Himekoji never saw Totsuka use the Men’s Restroom, right?

For some reason, Totsuka had to hide Totsuka’s true identity as a girl and attend high school as a boy.

Whoa! Thinking of that setting suddenly made Himekoji feel like he believed in love again!

Definitely needed to find a chance soon to confirm Totsuka’s real gender!

If Totsuka was a girl, he’d propose on the spot!

If Totsuka was a boy… well… he would have to stay far, far away after that. Because, in a way… Totsuka Saika was even more of a threat than Yukinoshita.

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“So Yukinoshita, how exactly do you plan to help Totsuka?”

Himekoji finally asked her.

“Didn’t I say it already? Not remembering? If your memory is so bad, I suggest taking notes.”

“Hey! Wait! You were serious about all that?”

Run until he died? Swing the racket until he died? Practice until he died?

Like that?

Yukinoshita swiftly gave a “Yes I am” smile.

Yeah… super scary…

Totsuka’s already snow-white skin turned even paler, trembling non-stop.

“W-will I die…?”

“It’s okay. I’ll protect you.”

Seeing such a fragile and timid Totsuka, Himekoji instinctively patted Totsuka’s shoulder, reassuring him while solemnly promising.

Totsuka’s face suddenly flushed bright red. Totsuka lifted Totsuka head, gazing up at him with eyes filled with warmth.

“Himekoji-kun… you really mean it?”

“Nah, sorry. I was joking.”

Wow! So satisfying!

This was absolutely one of the Top 3 things men most want to say!

By the way, the number one was —

“Leave this to me! You guys get away first!”

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Well then… Himekoji Akito was clearly just joking. Because he could never beat Yukinoshita. Promising to protect anyone… was just an empty boast.

Sorry, Totsuka. Made you disappointed.

But someday… when he could finally tame that annoying woman Yukinoshita… he’d definitely keep his word!

So… when exactly was that “someday”?

Himekoji Akito was waiting for it without any real hope.