Diary Of Service Club, Helping The Elf Princess

"You're the one who just got friend-zoned."

Hikigaya rolled his eyes in annoyance.

'If you're here for free food, just enjoy it quietly. Why all the gossip?'

"Hehe~ Don't worry. Seeing how hard you're working, we'll visit your house again after school~"

Seeing that Hikigaya wasn't willing to elaborate, Yuina didn't press him further. Instead, she patted her chest with a grin.

They decided they wouldn't let this "good guy" suffer or feel dejected. Today, they'd go to his house again to give him a proper reward.

"This afternoon..."

Hikigaya hesitated when he heard Yuina mention going to his house after school. He didn't know how to respond.

Given the changes he had been displaying, it would only take a few more days to showcase his most charming side to these three "Bodhisattvas" and complete their "handsome guy cultivation" mission.

That was already quite fast; after all, he couldn't undergo a total transformation overnight.

However, the task of assisting the Elf Princess couldn't be delayed either.

Considering how understanding and considerate Princess Iris had been today, there was no way he could just use her and then pretend nothing had happened.

Could it be that he had to handle both missions simultaneously? That seemed a bit risky.

The task of assisting the Elf Princess was far more intense and thrilling than the "handsome guy cultivation" mission. He worried that Yukino Yukinoshita might not be able to handle it.

"Yuina-san, Hikigaya-san, what are you two whispering about?"

Gabriel looked at Hikigaya and Yuina, curious about their murmured conversation.

For an angel, whispers from such a close distance were like someone talking directly in her ear. There was no need to ask. However, since they were living life as ordinary humans, they generally maintained human standards unless absolutely necessary.

"Oh, it's nothing. Hey, Tenma-san, have you noticed the changes in Hikigaya compared to yesterday?"

Yuina rolled her eyes mischievously and gave Gabriel a meaningful smile.

"Mm, I've noticed."

Gabriel nodded. Although she didn't pay much attention to appearances, the obvious changes in her deskmate didn't escape her notice.

"Little Hiki's big transformation is all thanks to our training session at his house yesterday. Tenma-san, why don't you join us too?"

Rin glanced at the mischievous Yuina and, for once, showed a rare gentle smile toward Gabriel.

She immediately saw through Yuina's intentions but didn't plan to stop her. After all, she had been thinking the same thing earlier.

"Training? What kind of training leads to such a drastic change?"

Gabriel grew even more confused. They were just ordinary humans, weren't they? What kind of training could result in such a dramatic transformation?

"Yeah, but it's hard to explain the details. If you're free after school, you can come to little Hiki's house and see for yourself."

This time, Yuna chimed in, supporting the idea. Since little Hiki liked Tenma-san, they might as well give him a helping hand.

"I'm free, but..."

Gabriel hesitated. While she didn't mind going to Hikigaya's house, something about Yuina and the others seemed off.

"Don't you try corrupting Tenma-san."

Seeing that Yuna was also going along with this nonsense, Hikigaya rolled his eyes at the troublemakers.

Did they really think she was an innocent, naive, sheltered girl?

While angels might be kind, they were definitely not stupid.

"Corrupt me?"

Gabriel blinked, confused. She initially felt she shouldn't get involved with Yuina and the others, but now that Hikigaya was trying to exclude her, her curiosity was piqued instead.

Hikigaya saw that Gabriel seemed convinced and was now intrigued, which gave him a headache.

Considering Gabriel's overprotective sister occasionally spying on her with divine vision, how could he dare to "corrupt" Gabriel?

"President..."

"President..."

As Hikigaya was deep in thought, he suddenly looked up at the classroom door. He saw the Elf Princess Iris peeking her small head inside, waving at him.

'Hiss... Why is Iris showing up at this time...'

"Huh? The Elf Princess?"

Yuina noticed that Hikigaya's attention wasn't on her. Following his gaze, she immediately saw the golden-haired Elf Princess Iris at the door.

Her exclamation drew the attention of Yuna, Gabriel, and the others.

Noticing that everyone was looking at her, Iris no longer lingered at the door. She confidently stepped inside with her guard knight, Aegis, and greeted Hikigaya's table with a slight bow.

"Hello, sorry for interrupting your lunch."

"You're not interrupting at all."

Yuina and the others were surprised to see the Elf Princess, especially since she was so polite in apologizing. They quickly waved their hands in dismissal.

After all, they were just eating together. Someone dropping by for a chat wasn't really an interruption.

Everyone in the classroom looked over, curious but hesitant to approach. Most had fantasized about the Elf Princess joining their class. Given her noble status, few dared to disturb her without good reason.

But who could've guessed that, after Gabriel transferred in, the Elf Princess herself would voluntarily visit their class?

"Are you here to see Hikigaya-san?"

Unlike the others, Gabriel wasn't overly excited. She immediately figured out why the Elf Princess had entered.

If she was here for Hikigaya, so be it. Gabriel was merely his classmate, perhaps a friend at most, and had no say in his personal relationships.

What puzzled her was how this Elf Princess, who had only transferred yesterday, seemed so familiar with Hikigaya.

"Yes, sorry for interrupting your lunch. I need to discuss something with the president."

Iris's face reddened slightly as she nodded. It had been three hours since their first "assistance" session that morning. Now, during the lunch break, she felt it was time for the next one.

"Something to discuss with little Hikigaya?"

"You still call him 'little Hikigaya, the club president'?"

"Could it be that you're also a member of the Service Club?"

Yuna and Yuina, who had also once entrusted the Service Club with requests, immediately noticed something unusual in Princess Iris' response and her way of addressing Hikigaya.

Could this elf princess have the same kind of relationship with little Hikigaya as they did?

Uh, wait. It's said that elves are generally quite beautiful. Surely, she wouldn't come to the human world specifically to groom someone, right?

"Yes, my guard and I joined the Service Club this morning."

Seeing that they seemed more focused on her being a member of the Service Club, Iris nodded with a smile.

This reason was actually quite convenient. Her identity as the elf princess would inevitably attract attention no matter what she did in the human world. She needed a valid excuse to approach Hikigaya publicly.

But if they were members of the same club, she wouldn't need to find a reason every time. After all, it was normal for club members to have things that they couldn't tell outsiders.

"This morning..."

Gabriel, along with Yuna and the others, simultaneously looked at Hikigaya, 'Didn't you get called away by Hiratsuka-sensei first thing in the morning?'

'Could it be that you skipped an entire class just to hook up with an elf princess?'

Other than the first class in the morning, Hikigaya didn't leave the classroom again. So, the "this morning" that Iris mentioned must have been during the first class.

"Iris and her companion are new to the school and unfamiliar with many aspects of the human world. Hiratsuka-sensei asked me to take care of them and to assist them whenever they needed help."

Noticing everyone staring at him, Hikigaya immediately used Hiratsuka Shizuka as his scapegoat.

After all, it was Hiratsuka-sensei who called him over for a talk early in the morning. If it weren't for that, he wouldn't have happened to encounter Iris and get pulled into helping her.

Although, in truth, he had intended to help Iris anyway.

But there's a big difference between taking the initiative and being passive. Since he was passive in this case, Hiratsuka-sensei had to shoulder part of the responsibility.

"Hiratsuka-sensei asked you to take care of them? What about their classmates?"

Gabriel blinked, not necessarily doubting Hikigaya, but his words contained several logical gaps that were hard to ignore.

Hikigaya explained. The Service Club's title truly came in handy. He wasn't sure how Yukinoshita Yukino came up with the idea for this volunteer-style club.

"The Service Club?"

Hearing the peculiar name, Gabriel, like anyone hearing about the club for the first time, was momentarily stunned.

"The Service Club was created by the president. It's a club specifically aimed at helping people. Its activities generally involve extending a helping hand to those facing difficulties. However, since it's just a school club, they only accept requests for assistance from students and teachers."

Iris helped explain. Since her understanding of Japanese culture was still shallow, she didn't have any misunderstandings about it.

"So that's what the Service Club is about. It seems Hikigaya-san is even more outstanding than I thought."

Gabriel suddenly understood. No wonder Hikigaya mentioned wanting to protect her before lunch.

If Hikigaya was the creator of the Service Club and its activities revolved around helping others, then his desire to protect her and safeguard her made perfect sense.

However, in reality, she wasn't some fragile doll in need of careful protection but an angel capable of protecting others.

As one of the most exceptional angels of her generation, perhaps she should lead by example and protect such a virtuous individual.

"Mm, the president is very kind. He has even agreed to many of my unreasonable requests. I really don't know how to thank him."

Iris nodded earnestly, agreeing with Gabriel, who looked small in stature and adorably delicate.

She felt her requests were indeed rather unreasonable, demanding frequent and unprovoked assistance from others.

If he weren't genuinely kind-hearted, why would someone be willing to exhibit such a spirit of selflessness?

Considering the frequency and magnitude of her demands, not many could endure such strain, let alone do so voluntarily without compensation.

Only the president, without saying much, silently bore her greedy requests, making her feel a bit ashamed.

"..."

Standing silently behind Iris, Aegis didn't know how to respond to her princess.

There was no need for Her Highness to demean herself like this. While they did indeed need Hikigaya's help, they hadn't coerced him, so there was no reason to feel indebted.

Even though the elves were somewhat down on their luck, they were still a royal lineage and didn't need to lower themselves so much before a mere human.

But when it came to situations like this, she was helpless. She wasn't sure if these were simply polite remarks or genuine sentiments from Iris. If she spoke up recklessly, she might mess things up.

Ultimately, her role was to safeguard Iris. The rest wasn't her concern.

"The Service Club... Could I join as well? I'd like to contribute too."

After hesitating for a while, Gabriel suddenly turned to Hikigaya and softly asked.

If an ordinary student had this kind of resolve, as an angel, she naturally couldn't fall behind.

Moreover, joining Hikigaya's Service Club would also help her protect him.

"Uh... Tenma-san, if you want to join the Service Club to help, there's no problem. But there's no rush. The Service Club doesn't have much going on lately."

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