Hachiman's POV
One day at the Mejiro estate, and I'm already overwhelmed. This place is massive—I nearly got lost. It's not as big as Tresen Academy, but the endless similar hallways make it trickier to navigate. And yesterday? Not only Ardan but all five other Mejiro girls showed up. So, dinner was me, the matriarch, and six of them. Ardan stuck to me like glue while eating. I mean, take a cue from the others, right? They're eating elegantly at a distance. Why's she the only one practically glued to me?
Whatever. Today, school reopens. It's only been two days since the incident, but we can't skip classes forever. Still…
Hachiman: "…"
Ardan: "Hehe♪" hug
McQueen: "That morning cake was delicious♪"
Dober: "A… man…"
Ryan: "It's fine, Dober. Trainer-san's not like that."
Bright: "I want to do what Ryan-oneesama's doing~."
Palmer: "Never thought anyone but us would ride this car~ Maybe the first guy besides the butler, Trainer?"
Hachiman: "Didn't need that first."
Never imagined I'd head to school in a limo with the entire Mejiro clan… Matriarch, why couldn't we split up?
Hachiman: "Ha…"
Ardan: "Is something wrong, Anii-sama? Sighing like that… Are you worried?"
Hachiman: "Not exactly. Just wondering why I'm lumped in with you guys."
Palmer: "C'mon, it's great! You're in the best spot, right? Total harem vibes!"
Hachiman: "What? Hanging with Helios too much? Your brain gone full party mode? Pari-pi'd out?"
Palmer: "Trainer, you're hilarious!"
Ryan: "Trainer-san, do you know what's going on with the public right now?"
Hachiman: "Hate that question. It's still a mess—news is everywhere. Eyewitness comments too."
Ardan: "The public's calling you a hero. A brave trainer who faced danger alone to protect his team and civilians—a hero trainer."
Hachiman: "Didn't want that title."
Tresen Academy
Butler: "Safe travels, young ladies, Hikigaya-sama."
Hachiman: "Uh, yeah. See ya."
McQueen: "Yes, we're off."
Ryan: "See you."
Dober: "Later."
Bright: "Off we go~."
Ardan: "Indeed, farewell."
Palmer: "Byeee!"
Flanked by the Mejiro ladies, I—a regular guy—feel wildly out of place.
Fuji: "Hey, Trainer-san! Quite the VIP, huh? Rolling up with the Mejiro crew?"
CB: "Seriously~."
…Sorry. Stop giving me those looks. Your eyes have highlights, but you're not smiling.
Hachiman: "…Sorry."
Fuji: "Whoa! It's fine, Hachiman-san, just kidding! Don't take it like that!"
CB: "I'm not kidding. Do to me what you're doing with Ardan."
Hachiman: "My arms are gonna die this morning. You're way too lively—something good happen?"
CB: "Nope~ Nothing happened, so I'm clinging to you!" hug!
Hachiman: "C'mon, we're in front of students."
Dober: "Hugging… in public like this…"
Ryan: "CB-senpai really changes around Trainer-san…"
Air Groove: "Morning, Hachiman. Getting cozy with CB-senpai already?"
Arrow: "CB-senpai's her usual self, huh."
CB: "I barely saw Hachiman yesterday! Gotta make up for it this morning, right, Hachiman?"
Hachiman: "Don't ask me."
Rice: "Onii-sama~ Morning!"
Maurice: "Morning, Trainer-san!"
Bakushin-O: "Good morning, Trainer-san!! Perfect weather, perfect school day!! Let's make today count!!"
Hachiman: "…Morning. Let's do this. Since everyone's here, schedule update: longer meeting today, shorter training. Details later."
Air Groove: "Got it. Have you seen the news?"
Hachiman: "That's what we were talking about. Drop it—I don't want the hero label."
Rice: "B-But Onii-sama, you did something amazing. You deserve to be a hero."
Hachiman: "Fine, I'll be Rice's hero."
Fuji: "Hachiman-san, what're you saying?"
CB: "Yeah, what's that about?"
Hachiman: "Not that cold, c'mon."
Alright, let's head to school.
Afterword
Hachiman's back at Tresen in this Yahari x Uma Musume chapter, rolling up with the Mejiro clan in style! The hero buzz lingers, but he's dodging the spotlight while Team Polaris brings the chaos. Next up: the public's reaction! Note: Café's playful vibe still screams It's the Work of Spirits ghosts—such pranksters!
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