Does gravity make me stronger?

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Perhaps because she hadn't fully recovered from the performance, Goto Ichiri was a little sluggish and it took her ten minutes to tidy up the area that needed cleaning.

Just as he was about to return, Yu Guangzhong caught a glimpse of a pair of long, black, strip-shaped objects.

She hesitated for a moment, then walked over, took it in her hand, and gently rubbed it with her fingertips.

It feels very smooth and is very breathable. I then smelled it.

It smells so good!

"Is this clothing?"

"Goto, are you done? The manager is calling you."

At that moment, Hachiman walked into the warehouse, and Goto Ichiri curiously handed over what he was holding: "Hachiman-kun, do you know what this is?"

"Ok?"

Hachiman recognized the true form of the long, black object with just one glance.

[Congratulations! You've won a cute girl's pantyhose!]

Ignoring the notification sound in his mind, Hachiman looked at Goto Ichiri with a suspicious expression.

Is this kid trying to hook me?

wrong.

That's Pokemon...

Come to think of it, aren't these Yukino Yukinoshita's pantyhose? How could that girl leave such an important thing here when she went back?

Was it intentional or accidental?

Hachiman thought for a moment and quickly dispelled the strange thoughts that had been lingering in his mind, but he was too embarrassed to tell Goto Ichiri directly that these were someone else's worn pantyhose.

And so.

"Goto-kun, are you sure you don't know this?"

"Ah, I don't know."

Goto Ichiri shook his head innocently.

That makes sense. Considering that Goto Ichiri's personality is completely different from that of ordinary girls, and that she mentioned that her clothes are all chosen by her mother.

In addition, Goto Ichiri herself never wears knee-high socks, so it's understandable that she didn't know.

but.

What should I do with these pantyhose?

Option 1: Take it home and keep it safe; you can use it tonight.

Option 2: Call Yukino Yukinoshita and ask her to come back and claim the property.

Wait a minute, explain yourself first. What do you mean by "it can be used at night"?

Oh, you're asking me that?

"..."

Neither of the two options provided by the system is reliable. As a normal human being, the most correct option would be to simply throw away these pantyhose.

“I’ll keep this safe.” Hachiman extended his hand.

"Oh." Goto Ichiri obediently handed over the pantyhose.

Just as Hachiman was about to throw the pantyhose into the trash can, Nijika's voice rang out from the doorway: "Hachiman, Pochi-chan, are you done?"

"coming!"

"..."

Hachiman's heart skipped a beat. In an instant, he stuffed the pantyhose into his pocket.

Fortunately, the tights under the snow are thin summer tights, so they don't take up much space when stored, and the pocket space is just enough to fit them.

But he probably won't find a chance to throw this thing away anytime soon.

"Hachiman, let's go outside."

"it is good."

Hachiman muttered a simple complaint to himself before following Goto Ichiri out of the warehouse.

...

After finishing the finishing touches, the boys and girls who remained in the hall went to the celebration banquet together.

The celebration banquet was held in an izakaya (Japanese pub) near the Starry Night Performance Hall. Although minors are not allowed to drink alcohol, there is no rule that prohibits them from entering izakayas.

In reality, these places are just like ordinary small restaurants. It's just that because of TV dramas and movies, many people have a preconceived notion that these are places where middle-aged men gather to drink and play drinking games after get off work.

Well, that's actually true.

Before Hachiman and his group even entered, the store had already been filled with several middle-aged men in suits, who were paired up and exuded an aura of exhaustion.

"Hey, my wife's style of dress has suddenly changed recently."

"Hey, you went through your wife's phone?"

"Yes, recently people have started locking their phones too."

"Your wife is cheating on you, isn't she?"

"Right..."

At a booth in an izakaya, two middle-aged men were drinking and talking about the harsh realities of life.

Hachiman, who considered himself a king in solitude, couldn't help but frown upon hearing this desperate conversation and moved slightly away from them.

Fortunately, everyone at the celebration banquet was doing alright; at least they didn't talk about anything too sad.

"Hey, Hachiman, do you have a girlfriend?"

For some reason, the older sister named Hiroi Kikuri very familiarly put her arm around Hachiman's shoulder, and the strong smell of alcohol emanating from her made him involuntarily squint his eyes.

All the other pretty girls smell wonderful, why do you reek of alcohol...?

"Um, could you please not call me that?"

"Answer my question directly, kid, yes or no?"

Under Hiroi Kikuri's persistent questioning, Hachiman began to hesitate.

Scenes flashed through my mind—

On that unexpected morning at the Chiba Hotel, a pure and innocent girl woke up beside him without any attempt to conceal her true nature. A dreamlike scenario that only existed in his imagination had actually come true.

Even though it was a shocking accident that was more of a surprise than a joy, Hachiman will never forget that day; every detail is etched in his mind.

"...I refuse to answer."

"You've been thinking for so long, there must be something wrong with you!"

Hiroi Kikuri seemed to read something from Hachiman's thoughtful expression, her eyes gleaming.

"That's how I usually think."

Hachiman's explanation is pale and weak.

He gave a helpless twitch of his lips, shifted his position, and tried to get away from the stinky drunkard, but bumped into Goto Ichiri next to him.

"ah!"

The girl's delicate yet somewhat ambiguous cries immediately attracted the attention of everyone present.

"!?"

Hongxia was the first to react, her lips curving upwards and her eyes darting over with obvious delight, as if she were enjoying the spectacle even more.

Not knowing what to say, the two parties involved could only silently take a sip of their drinks.

The atmosphere became slightly frozen.

Fortunately, Kita-kun has a strong social stance. Even in this suffocating environment, he still calmly handed over the menu, trying to help break the awkward atmosphere.

"Hachiman, what would you like to eat? It's the manager's treat today."

"Okay, let's order first."

Hachiman nodded vigorously and quickly ordered a plate of fried potato wedges to calm his nerves.

"Hey, Pochi Sauce also ordered fried potato wedges!" Hongxia exclaimed in feigned surprise, and a fluffy fox tail could even be seen behind her.

Hey, you head!

If you keep doing this, I'm going to take away your nickname "Little Angel".

"According to the survey, French fries are one of the most popular food items ordered by customers at izakayas."

"Here it comes, Hachiman's awkward attack!"

"..."

"Hey, I was just curious about what that black thing in Hikigaya-san's pocket was." Hiroi Kikuri knelt on the tatami and crawled over on her hands and feet.

"what?"

Hachiman looked down and realized that the pantyhose he had found in the warehouse was sticking out. At the same time, Hiroi Kikuri's fingertips had already grabbed a corner of the pantyhose.

"I'll take it!"

In the blink of an eye, Hachiman was too late to stop Hiroi Kikuri's actions.

In a moment of desperation, Hachiman disregarded the issue of gravity accumulation and immediately used Kyoka Suigetsu!

Before everyone's eyes, a black brick fell to the ground.

"It's perfectly normal to carry a brick with you when you go out to eat, isn't it?"

Hachiman tried his best not to show any wavering, and seeing this, the others shook their heads and went about their own business.

"This is so boring. I thought it was some girl's black stockings."

Hiroi Kikuri scoffed and returned to her seat to start drinking.

Hachiman simply chuckled and carefully put the "brick" (pantyhose) back into his pocket.

"Hehe, how could I possibly have girls' socks?"

Chapter 198, Section 195: Hachiman: My life has been like walking on thin ice.

After arriving at the dormitory, Hachiman learned from the news that the typhoon that afternoon was extremely powerful, even setting a record for the highest single-day rainfall in Tokyo in ten years.

but.

The typhoon lasted only a day and dissipated by nightfall.

In addition, it is unknown whether the typhoon consumed all the rainwater in the atmosphere at once, but from today until the rainy season arrives, there will be no more rainy days.

Such a strange weather phenomenon made Hachiman wonder if yesterday's typhoon was created specifically to disrupt and end the band's performance.

Could it be that the band also has a Weathering With You member?

Standing in front of the washbasin, Hachiman pulled his wandering thoughts back and focused on his daily washing routine.

Yesterday's unusually heavy rain washed over the entire city of Tokyo, turning the originally gray sky into a vibrant, clear blue, like a beauty fresh from a bath.

The air is crisp and slightly cool, with temperatures around 20 degrees Celsius, making it the most comfortable and pleasant day.

but.

Facing the one-way mirror in front of the washbasin, Hachiman was tense all over and couldn't relax.

He glanced at the messages on his phone and unconsciously brushed his teeth a little faster.

Nagasaki Motoyo: Hachiman, I'm already at the dorm entrance!

Today, or more precisely, every Wednesday or Tuesday, Nagasaki Motoyo would ask to go to school with him for various reasons.

Going to school together was one thing, but now Hachiman has long been used to Nagasaki Motoyo being by his side.

But the problem is.

Why did this guy even storm into Haneoka's dorm...?

As he emerged from the restroom, Hachiman put on his school uniform with one hand and pulled back the curtains with the other, peering out through the gap in the curtains.