Does gravity make me stronger?

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Tokyo, Strawberry Brokerage Company.

In the conference room, the five girls from AveMujica sat in their respective seats, listening to their manager finish explaining the final instructions.

"So, everyone, please be careful when you arrive in Chiba. Your words and actions represent the entire group."

"Don't worry, we'll be good."

Yutenji Wakana, with her legs crossed, answered nonchalantly.

Upon hearing this, the agent touched his glasses with his middle finger and frowned.

Yutenji Wakana is the oldest among them, but what he worries about is precisely this carefree guy.

"Miss Yutenji, please..."

Just as he was about to launch into a sharp critique, Xiangzi suddenly interrupted, "Mr. Ma Neijia, after arriving in Chiba, why don't we let everyone have a few days of free time to adjust and get used to things?"

How many days of free time do I have?

Then wouldn't Youtian Temple ascend to heaven?

But since it was Captain Xiangzi who suggested it, he naturally couldn't just ignore it. Instead, he thought about it seriously for a while before replying, "Isn't that a bad idea?"

Shoko glanced at him sideways: "Miss Yutenji is a mature collaborator. I believe she wouldn't risk doing anything that violates company rules, right, Amoris-san?"

"This child is really troublesome."

Yutenji Wakana mumbled something almost inaudibly, then broke into a bright smile: "Of course, Mr. Maneka, don't worry, I'll be good~"

"Alright, we'll listen to Toyokawa, but don't go too far."

Mane Jia once again emphasized.

Although this live performance isn't that important—at least, I don't have to be as on edge as I was for the first show—I still can't take it too lightly.

To perform the song conscientiously and then return to Tokyo safely—that's the bare minimum requirement.

Let's hope they don't cause a big scandal in Chiba, that would be troublesome.

"Great!"

Upon seeing that Mane had finally relented, Yutenji Wakamai cheered happily, then enthusiastically called out to his friends: "Do you guys want to go to Disneyland together? I have discounted tickets!"

Upon hearing this, everyone shook their heads.

Yawata Kairin: "Sorry, it's so hot. I'd rather be in the music room than wander around outside."

Wakaba Mutsumi: "Sorry, I'm not interested in amusement parks."

These two guys...

Fortunately, Yutenji Wakana didn't have much hope for the two of them anyway, so she turned her expectant gaze to Mitsumi Hatsuka, who was resting in the corner.

"Um, Miss Yutenji, about me..."

Sanjiao Chuhua looked troubled, then glanced at Xiangzi beside her, thought for a second, and then said in an apologetic tone, "I'm sorry, I have something to do."

"You, all of you!"

After being turned away again, Yutenji Wakana pouted in a huff, thinking to herself: This weird band has no cohesion at all, they're doomed!

...

Chiba.

After a one-hour train ride, Hachiman and Motoyo arrived at their destination without incident.

Two months later, when Hachiman stepped onto the soil of Chiba again, he felt an urge to burst into tears.

【Liao Ba, you're back!】

Yes, I'm back.

however.

Chiba continued to experience the high temperatures of Tokyo. Hachiman, who had originally planned to take the bus home, obediently took out his phone and hailed a taxi the moment he was exposed to the sunlight.

More than ten minutes later, the two arrived at the door.

Just like last time, Hikigaya's parents were still at the company at this time, so Komachi should be the only one at home.

This time, however, Hachiman brought Suze back with him, instead of going home alone like last time.

In addition, their identities have also changed.

Last time they were friends, this time they're lovers...

The pressure suddenly increased a lot.

Similarly, the same applies to Su Shi.

The last time she came, she was Hachiman's friend, but this time, she's his girlfriend.

How should I face my uncle and aunt in the evening?

Furthermore, how should we explain Xiangzi's situation?

Although Hachiman had said that his parents fully accepted the complicated relationship between the three of them, when it came to actually facing it, Suze was a little scared.

Noticing Su Shi's hesitation, Hachiman reassured her again, "Your parents have already agreed to Shoko's matter, so don't worry... Besides, they're not home right now."

"Hmm." Su Shi took a deep breath and then regained her composure.

Hachiman took out the key, turned it, and with a click, the door opened.

The living room lights were on, and as soon as the bedroom door opened, the sound of footsteps could be heard.

"Mom?"

A girl named Shi, who bore a resemblance to Hachiman but was a head shorter, walked out of the living room with a yellow rice cracker in her mouth. When she met the gazes of the two people outside the door, she almost dropped the rice cracker.

"Yabai, Onii-chan, Suze-neechan, why are you here so early?"

Komachi frantically clutched her head.

Perhaps realizing that her words were somewhat ambiguous, she quickly added, "Didn't you say yesterday that you wouldn't be home until at least the evening? How come you got home so quickly?"

Chapter 265, Section 262: Soubu High School and the Girl

"Well, I bought the tickets too early and was too lazy to change them, so I just decided to come early."

Hachiman explained casually.

Actually, she just wanted to surprise Komachi, so she deliberately bought a ticket for an earlier train.

"Seriously, Onii-chan is still so careless. Suze-neechan, give me the luggage right away."

Komachi glared at her useless older brother, then walked briskly to Su Shi and helped her with her luggage.

Before closing the door, he peeked out again to confirm, "Sister Xiangzi really didn't come. Is she free until tomorrow?"

"Yes, she still has some things to take care of."

Hachiman, who had already changed into indoor slippers, replied.

"Sigh, it would have been fine if we had just come back together. Onii-chan is so useless."

Komachi muttered a complaint under her breath, while Sose teased, "Komachi-chan, am I the only one who's unhappy?"

"Oh no, Sister Su Shi."

Komachi shook her head instantly, while Sosei let out a silvery laugh and said nonchalantly, "I was just kidding. Shoko-chan still has work at her agency... Oh right, she's performing in Chiba this week."

"A performance? That's great! I want to go!"

"Excuse me for interrupting, let's put our luggage upstairs before discussing the show."

After Hachiman finished speaking, he carried his suitcase with one hand and slowly moved towards the living room.

"I'm sorry, Komachi-chan, let's go put our luggage away first."

"Hi!"

The three worked together seamlessly and quickly carried a pile of luggage upstairs to the second floor.

Since we were going to the hotel tomorrow, Hachiman helped carry the large luggage upstairs, while some changes of clothes were left downstairs.

While the two were tidying up the room, Hachiman wandered around downstairs by himself.

"When there are more people, the house doesn't feel that big anymore," he remarked.

When I was little, this detached house felt like a museum, very spacious, but now that I'm older, it feels a bit small.

After the two came downstairs, Hachiman said, "Komachi, pack your luggage too, and come with us to the hotel tomorrow."

"The hotel, oh—Is that so?"

Komachi suddenly realized and clapped her hands together, an awkward smile gradually appearing on her face: "Um, Onii-chan, it's not that Komachi doesn't want to go, it's just that I already have plans..."

"Arrangements?" Hachiman narrowed his eyes suspiciously.

"It's summer vacation... summer camp, the club wants us to stay outside for a few days, starting tomorrow!"

Staying together?

real or fake.

With some doubts in his heart, Hachiman opened his mind, but found nothing unusual.

So it really is a training camp?

"What a coincidence?!"

"It's such a coincidence, so Onii-chan, you can go with Su-se-neechan and Sho-ko-neechan. I won't go and bother you."

Komachi chuckled awkwardly, but secretly she felt a bit lucky.

Fortunately, she had made plans in advance, otherwise she would definitely have been dragged along as a third wheel this time.

Although Komachi also likes her two older sisters, Shoko and Sose, how can she manage serious business at night with this little burden of her?

Onii-chan, you have to understand my good intentions too—

"But this is a package ticket for four people."

Hachiman looked regretfully at the complimentary tickets on his phone.

The Chiba Seaview Hotel provides single rooms for each person, which are non-refundable and non-transferable, so it would be a waste for Komachi not to go.

"Let's keep Onii-chan for now."

"I understand. I'll keep the ticket for now. Be sure to let me know when you have time, Komachi!"

Hachiman put his phone back in his pocket, while Komachi went into the bathroom without looking back.

Before officially starting his summer vacation, Hachiman suddenly remembered something important—

The box entrusted to me by Manager Ijichi.

Like a prop that triggers an important NPC quest, Hachiman took out the square iron box wrapped in newspaper from his bag, and was a little embarrassed for a moment.

Leaving it unattended is definitely not an option, but having finally gotten home, I don't really want to go out again...

Never mind, I'll still go.

With a sigh, Hachiman took out his smartphone again and opened his contacts, which contained only a handful of people.

It's best to contact Hiratsuka Shizuka by phone.

But for some reason, talking on the phone with that carefree female teacher always felt like a very difficult test.

Having made thorough mental preparations, Hachiman clicked on Hiratsuka Shizuka's profile picture in his contacts and then pressed the call button.

After a busy signal.

The call was connected.

"Hey."

Hiratsuka Shizuka's distinctive loud voice rang out from the loudspeaker, and Hachiman subconsciously tensed his shoulders, greeting him in a stiff tone.

"Excuse me, Mr. Hiratsuka, I am Hachiman Hikigaya."

"Oh, it's Hachiman."

Her voice was completely calm as Hiratsuka Shizuka said casually, "What's wrong? Is something the matter? If you're asking me to transfer schools, then forget it."

What the heck is this "transferring schools" thing?!