Transmigrated as Sukuna, but the Host is Yukinoshita?

Chapter 71

The atmosphere was hard to fit into.

After lunchtime, there were only two classes left before the end of the school day and club activities.

Right after getting off school, Hayama Hayato immediately approached Kaburagi and the other two, “Can you three help me out?”

The golden-haired boy smiled as usual, yet in Hachiman Hikigaya’s eyes, Hayato’s smile was not as relaxed and natural as before, but rather somewhat forced and strained.

“Huh…” he let out a sarcastic chuckle and got up, heading towards the Service Club alone.

Hayama didn’t come so quickly, and Yui Yuigahama was still dealing with Yumiko Miura. He took this opportunity to ask Yukinoshita what the solution given by Lin Qi was.

He wanted progress too much.

At the门前 of the Service Club’s activity room, he did not open the door directly as he used to but knocked politely. After hearing an “Enter” from inside, he opened the door.

“Good afternoon, Snow-Under-The-Pine Commander.”

The respectful tone of Hachiman caused Yukinoshita Yukino to wrinkle her brows slightly, “Why are you speaking like this?”

“Please excuse me, Commander,” he forced a ugly grin, “I am merely overwhelmed by your majestic aura.”

Why does this sound so disgusting?

Seeing Hachiman’s resolute expression, Yukino pinched her forehead, not wanting to correct him further, “Forget it now. Why are you here alone? Where are Yui and the others?”

“They’re still in class. They should be over soon. Well… Actually…”

Hachiman scratched his head, trying to avoid the question and looked shifty.

“Speak plainly, why beat around the bush?”

“Actually, I want to know how Commander found the criminal according to Master Lin Qi?”

“And you asked this in such a gross manner?”

Yukino shook her head in amusement and then explained, “Detect the change in curse energy caused by negative emotions, then deduce who the perpetrator is.”

“I see, thank you for your enlightenment, Commander.”

Realizing this on the emotional side of curse energy changes too, since it was his arm that was severed.

Before long, Yuigahama Yui arrived with an energetic greeting, “Hey~ I’m here! Any task for me later? I can’t wait to see your deductions, it feels like we’re in a mystery play!”

No, by this point, it was more than just deduction; it skipped straight to identifying the culprit. Hachiman silently complained.

But then, how would Commander proceed to gather evidence?

Torture?

The scene crossed his mind of one of Kaburagi’s team under Lin Qi’s control being forced to confess, having their arm chopped off, followed by a healing spell.

Hmm… Probably not?

“There is something you can do,” said Yukino with a smile. “Could you lend me your phone temporarily, Yuigahama?”

“Just open the chain letter email, it won’t invade your privacy.”

“Eh? Of course, sure!”

Yuigahama readily handed over her phone and watched Yukino with a cheerful look, “It’s fine, we are friends after all.”

“Well, uhm, okay.” She blushed lightly and received the phone.

“Alright, what’s next? What else can I do?” Yuigahama eyed with slight expectation.

Though she joined the Service Club some time ago, she has never felt integrated. Being able to help Yukino made her feel extremely happy.

“No, you’ve done enough,” Yukino confirmed the email’s content, smiling at Yuigahama.

“Eh? That’s it?” The girl with pink pigtails blinked, unsure if this was all she could do.

Meanwhile, voices could be heard chattering outside the clubroom.

“I only came here for Hayato’s sake!”

“Yeah, right, we are victims ourselves and we are the ones questioned. How fair is that!?”

“Afterwards, you’d better treat us to a feast to make up for it!”

“Sorry, sorry, I have no choice. But I will definitely treat you all afterward!”

The racket grew closer. Soon, the door was knocked, and Hayama and company walked in.

“So, get the investigation over with quickly!” Kaburagi with orange hair began loudly.

Without even starting, Yukino’s brows furrowed.

“Can we begin now?” Hayato placed Kaburagi behind him and smiled at Yukino.

“Let’s start,” Yukino replied coldly. “Orange-haired gorilla, stay. Others, please leave.”

“What? Special reason? We can’t listen in?” It seemed unexpected, but Hayato looked into Yukino’s blank eyes.

Beside them, Hachiman instantly stood up, “Commander has her own way. Let’s go outside.”

Giving a signal to Yuigahama, he blocked Hayato’s path, pulling him out.

“But…” Surprised, Hayato found he couldn’t withstand the push.

Reluctantly, along with others, they went into the corridor outside the clubroom, waiting.

Ooka and Yamato had solemn expressions, looking rather displeased. Even the usually composed Hayato looked heavy-hearted.

“Oh, nothing really. Yukino is probably just gathering information.”

Caught between club members and classmates, Yuigahama tried to lighten the atmosphere with a forced smile. Besides Hayato’s brief nod, neither of the others responded.

“Yuigahama,” Hachiman observed her awkwardness and calmly said, “Could you buy a Max coffee for me, and bring it back. I’ll give you money.”

“Ah… Okay!” she glanced back and quickly departed.

Watching her leave, Hachiman returned his gaze to those in front.

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Next Chapter:放学，然后成为咒术师

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