NOVEL NEXT WORLD Chapter 10
Chapter 10: The Eighth Chapter – I Will Attack in Teacher Form
Yukinoshita Yukino thought it was truly foolish to argue about such trivial matters with him… No, she shouldn’t have done as that guy suggested!
She couldn’t let herself be controlled by Hikigaya again.
In profound self-reflection, Yukinoshita decided to temporarily ignore that annoying voice in her head.
The commission from Hayama-sensei was not to correct Hikigaya’s corrupted and otaku way of thinking; it had nothing to do with the curses she talked about with Lin Qi from the beginning.
Are you avoiding things?
The girl clenched her fists but quickly relaxed them, taking a deep breath to calm herself before Hikigaya could easily stir up emotions.
Ignore him, ignore him.
Humans are really good at making excuses for themselves, Lin Qi chuckled lightly in Yukinoshita’s mind, how do you know Hikigaya’s traits aren’t associated with curses?
However, Yukinoshita seemed determined not to communicate with Lin Qi, his voice faded away amidst her resolve.
Damn, she’s been silenced.
But it doesn’t matter, I’ll make a move myself.
Lin Qi returned to his “Realm of Birth” in Fukumitsu, sitting on the Bone Throne while silently observing via Yukinoshita’s perspective, waiting for an opportunity to strike.
After confirming that the incessant voice in her mind had finally disappeared, Yukinoshita quietly sighed in relief and resumed her usual composed appearance.
She turned to look at the dead-fish-eyed boy, who sat upright next to her, and said earnestly, “No matter what you’ve seen, since Hayama-sensei has commissioned me, I will strive to complete it.”
Hachiman Hikigaya’s eyebrows twitched slightly, not daring to say anything.
“Don’t worry, I will correct your twisted character and turn you into someone beneficial to society. You should thank me,” she said.
“Yes, yes…” Hachiman replied hesitantly, almost bowing down to her.
Such obsequious behavior made Yukinoshita feel indignant, even though she had silenced him internally. She felt somehow he still interfered in the conversation, causing frustration.
It seems I need to change your subservient attitude first.
Hachiman lowered his head slightly, his bangs covering his complicated expression.
Does this woman lack any sense of propriety?
I understand, she must be tricking me. If I show any slack, I’ll surely be killed mercilessly!
“Your words are fitting.”
Her tone didn’t normalize but became even more respectful!
Even without Lin Qi’s presence, Yukinoshita could imagine his mocking and hateful smile in her mind.
Forget it, probably because I’ve been intimidated by this Parasitic Bug. I must seem like a sinister villain in his eyes.
Tugging at her brow in frustration, Yukinoshita said with regret lacing her voice, “Hachiman, how long has it been since you last spoke with a girl?”
This statement alone caused even Hachiman, who had resolved to play the part of a subordinate, to involuntarily waver.
Consciousness interrupted, the temporal needle rolled back, memories jumping to the past.
I remember, it was two years ago in June…
That summer lacked sweet watermelon and citrus-flavored soda, replaced only by embarrassing memories too shameful to share.
The sun pierced through the trees, cicadas chirped briefly, old air conditioners in the classroom buzzed weakly despite their efforts to cool the room, and students were sweating despite the chill outside.
“Saying, isn’t it too hot?” the girl at the adjacent desk turned around.
“It feels more stifling!” answered the dead-fish-eyed boy, fumbling with his collar.
“Aa… um…” the two girls looked awkwardly at each other.
Oh no!
Protected mechanism triggered, memories ceased, eyes regained life, consciousness returning to reality—Hachiman jumped at the sudden realization.
How terrifying this woman is! Just one sentence undid my resolve!
This is undoubtedly a strategy. If I hide my past, I’d be killed for lying; if I react angrily and disrespect her, I’d also meet my end!
Maybe someday, I’ll die simply by stepping into the Service Club first with my left foot!
Anyway, to survive longer, I must remain respectful.
Cautiously, Hachiman shot a quick glance at Yukinoshita with wary eyes, then casually scratched his head before honestly recounting his black history to her.
Seeing his indifferent manner, the girl sighed in frustration, “The road ahead is long. Since you’ve joined, you should first understand our club’s purpose.”
“I see… But what kind of club is this exactly?” Hachiman asked curiously. Even being cut off from social interaction, he knew a club needs four members to be officially recognized and allocated an activity room by the student council.
With only himself being forced into joining so far, it seemed to him that only Yukinoshita was present.
“It’s the Service Club.”
“It’s Lin Qi’s cursed class!”
Two distinct voices came from the same individual.
“Eh?”
Hachiman froze in shock, while Yukinoshita blushed immediately and covered her face with her hand.
Did she just… show another mouth?
Hachiman, having read extensively into various stories, knew the inevitable fate of anyone who uncovered secrets.
Seeing this mysterious scene, instead of panicking, his expression remained peaceful, lips subtly curved into a resigned smile.
Dear Komachi-san, don’t prepare dinner for me tonight, brother has to depart for a journey…
Why are you here?! We agreed never to come out again. Are you a liar?
“Who told you to silence me?” a second mouth appeared atop the hand covering her face, and her eyes opened, revealing blood-red pupils staring directly at the dead-fish-eyed boy.
Instantly, Hachiman understood — what he had previously witnessed as a demonic shadow was this entity calling itself Lin Qi.
Not Yukinoshita herself, but rather something possessing her body to coexist, most likely a victim as well.
Connecting these points, Hachiman chose to lay low.
This fearsome entity seemed restrained by Yukinoshita, so there might not be immediate danger; yet, if Lin Qi genuinely sought to eliminate him, Yukinoshita wouldn’t be able to stop it.
Meanwhile, somewhere inside, Hachiman sensed no hostility from Lin Qi, rather he perceived this day becoming a turning point in his life.
A door to a new world, a faint light beckoning from the crack, inviting him to push it open.
Only a few, including himself, could perceive these entities and the world within — like a boss residing in a girl, just like in a typical light novel story.
Hachiman’s otaku spirit felt revived, flickering.
…
After school, I will become a jujutsu sorcerer