Does gravity make me stronger?

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"Yes." Hachiman nodded frankly.

"Um, what I mean is, I'd like to go with Hachiman-kun again, is that okay?"

"No problem, I also want to continue being friends with Goto-kun."

If they continue to get to know each other, perhaps one day his opinion of Goto Ichiri will change.

Hachiman thought to himself.

"Great."

Goto Ichiri clutched her chest, two trickles of tears streaming down her face. Despite being rejected, she cried tears of joy.

Giving the crying girl some space, Hachiman turned around and smiled contentedly.

Only when the sobbing behind him gradually stopped did he slowly turn around, but the next second, something warm rushed towards him with great force.

"Hey?"

Nestled in his arms, Goto Ichiri buried her head in her hands and stammered, "Ah, I didn't mean to, it's just... I just couldn't control myself."

The girl's ears were flushed red, and her voice trembled like an electrocardiogram.

Hachiman chuckled softly: "If it's just a friend's hug..."

Goto Ichiri quickly replied, "Yes, it's a friend's!"

After receiving permission, Goto Ichiri became bolder, leaning against his firm chest, where she could clearly hear Hachiman's heartbeat.

Bang bang bang!

At the same time, a wonderful sense of security washed over him, and Goto Ichiri savored the scent emanating from the boy, a smile gradually spreading across his face.

So hugging is such a blissful thing?

However, this is just a hug between friends, so please don't take it too far!

Ten minutes later.

Hachiman patted Goto Ichiri, whose chest had turned into a lump of mud: "Goto-kun, get up first."

Weren't we supposed to be hugging as friends? Why is this guy sleeping?

Goto Ichiri was fast asleep with drool dripping from the corner of his mouth, a sight that was both amusing and made one almost forget that the child had just been crying his heart out a few minutes earlier.

"Oh, I'm sorry, I accidentally fell asleep."

After waking up, Goto Ichiri distanced himself.

But I felt a little empty inside.

"Let's go downstairs first, our uncle and aunt are still waiting."

"Oh, Mom and Dad!"

The thought that her parents might have overheard her words made Goto Ichiri's pretty face turn as red as an apple.

"Well, but there's actually something else I need your help with."

"Huh? What?"

Goto Ichiri tilted her head. She now felt that as long as Hachiman was there, any difficulty could be overcome.

Hachiman scratched the back of his head, smiled wryly, and showed the message on his phone screen: "Can you come with me to see Su Shi and Xiangzi tonight?"

"!?"

---Cut line---

The pace was too slow before, but now it seems too fast (facepalm)

P.S.: Just to clarify, although it's a harem story, you won't recruit the entire group.

Chapter 258-255 A Feast at Hongmen? Bomen! (Edited)

In the living room, the Goto couple waited anxiously.

After hearing the silence upstairs, the two exchanged a glance: "Is it over?"

Not knowing the outcome, Goto's mother could only quickly tidy her clothes, trying her best to maintain her maternal demeanor in front of her children.

"Ah, I'm so nervous, Ichiri-chan, you have to succeed!"

Goto's father has already started making prayer beads, placing his hopes on unseen and intangible gods and Buddhas.

"Please, Hachiman Daibosatsu, protect Ichiri-chan."

"Honey, isn't Hachiman upstairs?"

"Oh, this!"

"Tap tap—"

Two distinct footsteps sounded from outside the living room.

"They're down!"

Goto's mother nudged her husband, who immediately straightened up, feigning seriousness.

After silently counting to ten in their minds, Hachiman and Goto Ichiri walked into the living room side by side.

"Um, Ichiri-chan, Hachiman, you guys..."

Goto's mother forced a smile and intently observed the expressions of the two of them.

Hachiman remained relatively calm, but their daughter's legs were trembling so badly she was almost unable to stand.

Furthermore, her eyes were a little moist, and there were a few faint tear tracks on her fair face. In an instant, Goto's mother felt her heart break.

But later, seeing the blush on her daughter's face and her furtive gaze, she breathed a sigh of relief, still feeling a lingering fear.

Is it done?

Goto's mother tried her best to control her emotions, looking at the two of them with some relief, and slowly stood up from her seat.

"You must all be tired. Would you like to eat something first?"

"Um, Uncle and Aunt, Goto and I have some things to do later, can I bring her back later?"

"Ah, that's certainly possible."

Goto's mother covered her mouth in surprise. They'd only just started dating, and they were already planning to have a baby? Why were they in such a hurry?

"Wait a minute, you're all too young..."

Just as Goto's father was about to say something, Goto's mother stopped him: "It's okay if you don't come back today, but remember to send us a message later."

Goto Ichiri: "Hey, Mom, I'll be back."

"Ichiri-chan!"

For some reason, Goto's mother looked at her daughter with a helpless expression: "You can't be too willful at times like this~"

"Hey hey hey?"

Goto Ichiri had absolutely no idea what was going on.

Hearing the thoughts coming from the other side, Hachiman didn't know how to respond for a moment. After exchanging a few words, he pulled Goto Ichiri and walked towards the door.

...

Nine o'clock marks the start of Tokyo's nightlife.

The izakaya was bustling with customers. Office workers who had just finished get off work raised their beer glasses, cursing their bosses while impatiently replying to text messages from their wives on their phones.

Honey, aren't you home yet?

"Ugh, still working overtime. I'm so busy today. I have to go now, my boss is calling me again."

After sending the message, the man turned off his phone, put on a cheerful expression, and continued to play drinking games and brag with his drinking buddy across the table.

Goto Ichiri cautiously withdrew his gaze, lowered his head, and stared at his legs as they mechanically rose and fell, a growing sense of unease rising within him.

I feel like life in the future will be very tough.

At this moment, Hachiman, without looking to the side, said, "We'll be there soon, don't worry."

It would be a lie to say she wasn't afraid, but since things had come to this point, Goto Ichiri was prepared to give up entirely.

"Ah."

She nodded vigorously, perking up slightly.

A short while later, a luxurious apartment building appeared before her eyes.

"Wow...that's amazing!"

Her limited vocabulary prevented her from giving any grand praise. Looking up at the apartment building that looked ridiculously expensive, Goto Ichiri was stunned.

"We're going up now."

Anticipating Goto Ichiri's reaction, Hachiman gently reminded him.

Well, he was in the same state of mind not long ago.

"Can someone like me really breathe the same air as everyone else here?"

Goto Ichiri asked anxiously.

"You're already breathing, aren't you?"

"Then I won't breathe..."

Are you an idiot?

Hachiman let out a long sigh.

Fortunately, Goto Ichiri wasn't so ashamed that she refused to breathe and died of oxygen deprivation on her way upstairs.

She followed closely behind Hachiman, and when the security guard waved to them, she immediately covered her head and trembled.

It wasn't until she entered the elevator, in the enclosed environment, that she felt somewhat safe.

I feel so much pressure...

But with such bright lights, how can a little snake like me, hiding in a dark corner, survive?

Listening to Goto Ichiri's colorful inner thoughts, Hachiman chuckled and said, "Are you hungry?"

To be honest, the two of them hadn't had dinner yet, and they were starving by now.

Goto Ichiri touched his sunken belly and stubbornly shook his head: "I...I'm not hungry yet."

next moment.

Goto Ichiri's eyes gleamed as he reached into his pocket with one hand.

"Um, I brought some candy, Hachiman-kun, would you like some?"

Goto Ichiri excitedly took out two gummy bears from his pocket, keeping one for himself and giving the other to Hachiman: "Here, it's cola flavored!"

Thank you.

Hachiman took the gummy bear and casually popped it into his mouth.

The candy was sweet, but unfortunately the cola tasted very weak.

"Is it tasty?"

Goto Ichiri asked anxiously.

"Well, it's delicious."

"Great!"

Goto Ichiri breathed a sigh of relief simply because the candy he brought was delicious.

"drop!"

The elevator reached the top floor.

The joyful expression on his face froze again.

Chapter 259, Section 256: Su Shi: Shall I perform a sword dance to liven things up?

What should I do? Should I really go to Su Shi's house?

Besides Su Shi, there was another girl who seemed a bit unfamiliar. I heard from Hikigaya that her name was Toyokawa Shoko.