I Just Wanted a Quiet Life... So Why Am I an Uma Musume Trainer?! Chapter 236 - 235: Fuji Kiseki Arc - Alone, Are You Okay?

Fuji's POV

Air Groove: "So? Really nothing happened?"

Fuji: "I've told you a million tis, yes! Air Groove, you're being too persistent!"

Air Groove: "You've got a record, so I can't just take your word for it."

Fuji: "I can't deny that, but can you stop making it sound like I committed a cri? I didn't do anything wrong!"

For hours since morning, Air Groove's been grilling about whether anything happened with Hachiman-san last night. She's relentless. Okay, sure, this ti it wasn't an accident like before—it was intentional from the start—but she's been at it from Hachiman-san's house all the way to this train ride.

Hachiman: "By the way, Komachi, why'd you co to watch the race this year? Air Groove's Triple Tiara was on the line last ti, too."

Komachi: "Well~ I didn't know you were a trainer back then~ I knew Air Groove-san was close to the Triple Tiara, but I didn't connect it to you~"

Hachiman: "Guess it was a topic the year before, but fine. Cheer for us this ti. We just visited Grandma's grave to pray for strength."

Komachi: "What!? You went to pay respects!? Tell next ti—I'd have gone with you!"

Hachiman: "My bad, my bad. You went this year, right? Next ti, we'll go together."

Komachi: "Yay!"

They're having such a family mont over there.

Fuji: "Hachiman-san and Komachi-san are so close. It's heartwarming to watch."

Air Groove: "…Really—'I said nothing happened!' Want to share a hotel room with Hachiman tonight, then!?' W-What!?"

Fuji: "But you'd like to, right?"

Air Groove: "…I won't deny it///" turns away

Fuji: "…You're not one to talk, huh?" glare

I wonder how the hotel rooms are assigned? Sa as last ti, maybe?

Kyoto: Hotel

Hachiman: "Phew, we're here. Drop your bags and do whatever, but any questions?"

Fuji: "Hey, Hachiman-san?"

Hachiman: "Yeah, what's up?"

Fuji: "Who's sharing a room with you?"

Hachiman: "…Huh?"

Fuji: "There's ten of us here. You'd be lonely alone, right? Maybe Komachi-san?"

Komachi: "No way, no way! If that's the case, I'll give my spot to soone else."

Hachiman: "Why's it assud I'd be with Komachi? I'm fine alone, don't worry. Not lonely either."

Fuji: "Is your room for two?"

Hachiman: "…Two-person room."

CB: "That won't do! Hachiman, I'll sleep with you, so it's all good!!"

Air Groove: "No, Senpai, I'll share with Hachiman."

Hachiman: "Ugh, don't fight here! Let's check in already!"

Hachiman-san's so wholeso—not just as a trainer, but as a person. Totally trustworthy.

Hachiman's POV

Hotel: Hachiman's Room

Hachiman: "So, why're you here?"

Ardan: "Anii-sama, are you really spending tonight alone?"

Hachiman: "Why?"

Rice: "B-Because, Onii-sama, we thought you'd be lonely… We're paired up, but you're alone…"

Maurice: "Last ti, Komachi-san wasn't here, so it couldn't be helped. But this ti, we're ten—an even number—so you don't have to hold back, Trainer-san."

Why am I being treated like I'm lonely? I'm fine, really.

Ardan: "Anii-sama, as I said yesterday, no Uma Musu here would refuse you. So you can choose without worry."

Hachiman: "I'm not holding back…"

Rice: "B-But, Onii-sama, you didn't sleep well last night, right? I saw a sleeping bag at the entrance—you slept on the floor, didn't you?"

Maurice: "! T-That's true!?"

…Can't deny that one.

Hachiman: "Uh… Yeah."

Maurice: "So you slept alone on the floor in a sleeping bag?"

Hachiman: "Not alone, but… yeah."

Maurice: "But it was a sleeping bag, right?"

Hachiman: "…Yeah. (Not really, though.)"

Ardan: "Then tonight, you should share a bed with soone."

Rice: "So, Onii-sama, pick one of us! We talked it over. Of course, it's your choice, so if you pick no one… um, we'll accept it, I guess?"

Hold up. Don't phrase it so I can't say no! If I refuse, at least two of you will tear up…

Hachiman: "…What if I say no?"

Ardan: "…If that's your decision, I'll accept it."

Rice: "I-I'll accept it too, but Onii-sama, are you really okay alone?" teary

Maurice: "Don't sleep on the floor if you pick soone, okay? But are you sure you're fine?" teary

See? Told you they'd cry!!

Afterword

Hachiman's soft spot for his "little sisters" shines in this Yahari x Uma Musu chapter! Fuji fends off Air Groove's suspicions, while the team pressures Hachiman to share his hotel room. Poor guy can't escape their care!

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