Chapter 1914 Yui Yuigahama's affection for Hachiman Hikigaya, an unchangeable future

Chapter 1914 Yui Yuigahama's affection for Hachiman Hikigaya, an unchangeable future
In those brief but detailed interactions, in the Service Club classroom, in handling various requests, and in those fiery yet witty conversations.

She couldn't deny that she was gradually getting to know this "worldly" Hachiman Hikigaya better.

She saw the occasional flashes of pain and self-mockery in his eyes as he carried out those utterly disastrous "self-destruction" plans, and the clumsy sense of justice hidden beneath his harsh words when faced with real injustice.
Seeing his undisguised doting and tenderness towards his younger sister Komachi, and also seeing his embarrassed and somewhat "hit" look when his own sharp words hit a nerve, I was deeply moved.

These details overlap with the images in the memory copy, yet they are made more vivid and tangible because they happen around us.

The ice of prejudice, unknowingly melted by these real temperatures, developed tiny pores.

The rational "vigilance" remains, but the emotional "goodwill"—the goodwill that arises from understanding, resonance, or even seeing similar clumsiness and persistence in the other person—is like a tenacious vine, quietly growing along these gaps.

She couldn't deceive herself.

Even through tinted glasses, she could still see the qualities in his soul that attracted her; even though she told herself to keep her distance, her gaze would still unconsciously follow his every move in the Service Department.
Even though she was still troubled by the "crimes" of the other world, she had to admit that the Hachiman Hikigaya before her was, so far, still the same boy who was clumsy in pursuing "truth," who would act for others, and who was essentially the same as herself.

This tug-of-war between cognition and emotion constitutes the most complex and indescribable state of mind for Yukino Yukino at this moment.

She couldn't refute Su Yunqing; while she was indeed "vigilant," she had irresistibly developed feelings for him.

This feeling of goodwill may not be as clear and intense as the "future," but it is more real and profound.

It is not a simple repetition of the script of fate, but a choice made with personal will, still drawn by the same soul essence after knowing all possibilities, including the worst one.

Himouto! Umaru-chan: "As expected of Hachiman?"

Himouto! Umaru-chan: "Even though I was 'tricked' by my counterpart from another world, I still managed to radiate my own unique charm."

Umaru looked at Yukino Yukinoshita, who hadn't refuted and was clearly acquiescing to something, and couldn't help but sigh.

Her words carried a clear sense of teasing and a hint of "I knew it."

A genius among loners: "It should be said to be Hachiman Hikigaya from that world."

A genius among loners: "He and I are not one person."

A genius among loners: "At least, that's true for Yukinoshita."

Hachiman Hikigaya said with a wry smile.

Seeing the discussions in the chat group about "another self" and Yukinoshita evoked mixed feelings.

On the one hand, he was indeed happy for "himself" in that world.

Fortunately, in that world, he didn't miss out on Yukino Yukinoshita because of his own reasons.

On the other hand, this feeling of being forced to distinguish "oneself" from "another self," and even having the other person bear the potential blame for one's actions, is really too strange.

Yukino Yukinoshita: "Heh, you know that much."

Yukinoshita Yukino said calmly.

She did not deny Hikigaya's statement; in fact, she could be said to have tacitly acknowledged his distinction: the Hikigaya Hachiman in the chat group was different from the Hikigaya Hachiman beside her.

At least that's how it is for her.

Hachiman Hikigaya seemed unsurprised by Yukino's response, but he gave a wry smile to himself.

He could probably understand how the other person felt.

After all, if one day he learns that a "Yukino Yukinoshita" from a parallel world has done something he can't accept, his mindset when facing the Yukinoshita in front of him will probably become quite complicated.

An ordinary group admin: "By the way, Yuigahama Yui probably didn't fall for Hikigaya Hachiman this time, right?"

An ordinary group owner said, "After all, she only had feelings for Hachiman Hikigaya at first."

An ordinary group admin said, "I only started to like him after we got to know each other better."

An ordinary group owner said, "But this time you've already seen the memory copy beforehand and know the future, so it's impossible for her to still like Hachiman Hikigaya, right?"

Su Yunqing suddenly thought of Yui Yuigahama.

The reason why "Hachiman Hikigaya" in the chat group ended up with both Yukino Yukinoshita and Yui Yuigahama is that the world he lives in is not an ordinary everyday world, but a world that combines the worldviews of "Miko Yotsuya" and "Jujutsu Kaisen".

It was precisely because they both ventured into the mystical realm that their bond deepened at an extraordinary speed and with unprecedented depth, ultimately leading to that "special" outcome.

However, the world where Yukino Yukinoshita lives is clearly just an ordinary "Oregairu" world without any supernatural powers.

Against this backdrop, the development of interpersonal relationships should be closer to the pace and logic of the "original work".

Moreover, having seen the "memory copy" in advance, knowing the possible emotional trajectory in the future, and even being preoccupied with the "IF route" ending, Yukino Yukinoshita herself should have consciously intervened in some way, at least to prevent things from developing in that direction.

After all, Yui Yuigahama's initial attraction to Hachiman Hikigaya stemmed more from gratitude and curiosity, and it was only through their long-term interactions that it gradually developed into a deep affection.

With a little attention in the early stages, things can change.

However, Yukino Yukinoshita, upon seeing Su Yunqing's question, did not respond immediately.

She remained silent.

The sudden silence made the atmosphere in the chat group instantly become a bit strange.

The ordinary group owner: "???"

Qianwumei Xiaomi: "???"

Boil Daigo into soup: "???"

The Magician Under the Moonlight: "???"

A prodigy among loners: "???"

Su Yunqing, Umaru, Daigo, Kaito Kuroba, and even Hachiman Hikigaya himself couldn't help but ask a question mark.

Could Yukino Yukinoshita's reaction really be what they think?

The richest man in the lighthouse: "Don't tell me you didn't do anything?"

Tony Stark's lips twitched slightly, and he couldn't help but say something.

Yukinoshita Yukino: "."

Yukino Yukinoshita: "As you all know, at the beginning, Yui only had feelings for Hikigaya."

Yukino Yukinoshita: "After that, we spent most of our time together in the Service Club, the three of us together."

Yukino Yukinoshita: "Given this situation, tell me, what's the best way to stop Yui from developing feelings for Hikigaya?"

Yes, that's the crux of the problem.

Yui Yuigahama's initial affection stemmed from Hachiman Hikigaya saving Sabre.

This is the starting point of an event that cannot be changed.

After that, as the only three members of the Service Department, their interactions became almost inevitable.

Yukino Yukinoshita could not possibly stop the existence and activities of the Service Club; that would violate her principles and sense of responsibility.

So she had no way to stop it.

Not to mention that she had some prejudice against Hachiman in her world because of that guy in the chat group, and she didn't think she would ever develop feelings for him again, so naturally she couldn't stop him.

It can only be said that human emotions, especially the feelings of affection that arise during adolescence, are not entirely governed by rational presuppositions or external environmental regulation.

Yukino Yukinoshita: "Yui is a sensitive, kind person who cares a lot about the feelings of others."

Yukino Yukinoshita: "She has a natural tendency to feel goodwill and closeness towards people who have helped her."

Yukino Yukinoshita: "There's nothing I can do to stop this."

Her voice trailed off slightly as she spoke her last sentence, carrying a deep sense of helplessness.

This is what makes her most upset.

This is not only reflected in Yui's affection for Hikigaya, but also in the requests made by the Service Club.

She is not "Hachiman Hikigaya".

She couldn't emulate his method of "solving" problems by "self-destructing."

That approach was something she didn't agree with, and even rejected.

Yes, rejection.

She didn't want to see Hachiman solve problems by hurting himself.

But she couldn't find any other way to resolve those requests.

Or rather, the methods she came up with ultimately failed to achieve the desired results, which led Hachiman to solve the problem by harming himself.

This feeling of "knowing everything but being powerless to change it" left her feeling very lost.

The richest man in the lighthouse: "Okay, I think I understand."

The richest man in the country said: "This is indeed not a problem that can be easily solved by 'doing something'."

The Nine Sons of Qin: "Rather than saying it's a problem that can be easily solved, it's more accurate to say it's a problem that is fundamentally unsolvable."

Ying Zinian looked at their messages in the chat group and shook her head slightly.

They all seemed to underestimate Yui Yuigahama's affection for Hachiman Hikigaya.

Because the memory copy uploaded by Su Yunqing was from an anime, they had no idea how deep Yuigahama Yui's initial affection for Hikigaya Hachiman was.

The Nine Sons of Qin: "On the day of the 'victory celebration banquet' held at the Christmas party in the timeline of 'Oregairu', there is a monologue from Yui Yuigahama at the end."

The Nine Sons of Qin: "We've realized it. We've realized something we've been aware of for a long time. Maybe that's what it is."

The Nine Sons of Qin: "That should be it."

The Nine Sons of Qin: "They were clearly thinking about it all along, and they were clearly understanding it all along."

The Nine Sons of Qin: "They noticed their own lack of inquiry, their refusal to speak, their failure to confirm, and their refusal to give up."

The Nine Sons of Qin: "If we accidentally notice it, there's no way to ignore it anymore."

The Nine Sons of Qin: "There is no turning back, nor can we move forward. Even turning our eyes away cannot do it."

The Nine Princes of Qin: "However, we have already fully realized it."

The Nine Princes of Qin: "—I've liked you for a long time."

The Nine Sons of Qin: "Although Yui Yuigahama only 'fully realized' at this moment, it was only at this moment that Yui Yuigahama truly fell in love with Hachiman. Her feelings before that were more like a strong 'affection'."

The Nine Sons of Qin: "But the beginning of this goodwill, and Yui Yuigahama's personality, destined this feeling to accumulate over time and as they spend together."

The Nine Sons of Qin: "She is the kind of person who, once she recognizes a certain warmth and kindness, will unconsciously approach and cherish it, and will continuously deepen her impression through small interactions."

The Nine Sons of Qin: "The existence of the Service Department provides the perfect environment for this kind of 'accumulation'."

The Nine Sons of Qin: "There is only one way to make Yui Yuigahama give up this affection: if someone confesses to Hachiman Hikigaya before this affection reaches the level of liking, and Hachiman Hikigaya accepts."

The Nine Sons of Qin: "But who can be faster than Yui Yuigahama?"

The Nine Sons of Qin: "In terms of initial favorability, Yui Yuigahama has the highest."

The Nine Sons of Qin: "Iroha Isshiki is no good, Shizuka Hiratsuka is no good, Saki Kawasaki is no good, and Yukino Yukinoshita is no good either."

Ying Zi Nian did not deny Yukino Yukinoshita's meaning, but that was the truth.

Even though she had seen the memory copy, knew the "future," and even had special attention and complex feelings towards Hachiman Hikigaya, Yukino Yukinoshita could not surpass Yui Yuigahama in the "speed" it took to fall in love with Hachiman Hikigaya.

Yuigahama Yui's affection for Yui began with that initial, irreplaceable rescue incident, and continued to develop naturally and steadily in the daily life of the Service Club.

The relationship between Yukino Yukinoshita and Hachiman Hikigaya is more of a process of gradual deepening through the collision of ideas and the resonance of understanding, a process that itself takes time.

Moreover, given Yukino Yukinoshita's personality and pride, would she possibly take the initiative to "confess first"?

The answer is almost certainly no.

Even if she develops feelings for Hachiman Hikigaya, she will wait for those feelings to reach a higher level.

This process was enough for Yui Yuigahama's growing affection to steadily move towards the threshold of "liking".

It's easy to make Hachiman Hikigaya dislike Yui Yuigahama, because from beginning to end, Hachiman Hikigaya only regarded Yui Yuigahama as a friend, not someone he liked.

The creator of "Oregairu" once explained what Hachiman Hikigaya was doing in the story.

If you were to ask what Hachiman was doing in the story of "Oregairu," it would be "understanding" Yukino from beginning to end. Hachiman wasn't thinking about falling in love; he was just trying to understand Yukino and thought, "This girl is so cute in this way." He saw this side of her many times and naturally developed feelings for her.

Because of this, I don't think Yukino is a typical heroine in a "romantic comedy." While writing this, I wished that if Hachiman died, Yukino would be the one crying for him at his funeral.

The story of "Oregairu" is the story of Yukino Yukinoshita and Hachiman Hikigaya, at least in the simple worldview of "Oregairu".