Naruto: Freeloading is Great! 2 [41]

SasuNaru faced a breaking crisis. Hoshino faced a BL crisis. The scene was about to plunge into chaos again.

“The conference is still ongoing, and there are still people who haven't asked questions! If you have issues, wait until after the meeting to discuss!”

Ino stood up, stopping the impending chaos.

She was ranked last; her turn hadn't come yet, so how could she allow things to spiral out of control?

“...” x3

Sasuke, Naruto, and Hoshino fell silent and reluctantly returned to their seats.

Under this increasingly awkward atmosphere, Naruto bit the bullet, standing up despite Sasuke’s hateful glare.

“I-I was the third to come in. It’s my turn to ask a question now... Um... Hoshino, what am I supposed to ask?”

“Answer: Don’t know!”

“Oh! Since Naruto’s already asked his question, it’s now my turn as a manly man! Please—”

Right after Hoshino finished answering Naruto, Sakura-bro stood up, but before he could even finish the word "ask," Naruto loudly protested.

“Hey! That question counted?! Are you guys just going to skip my turn? I object! I appeal! I've thought of my question now—I want a redo!!”

“Please tell me... Hoshino, is Hinata really your lover!?”

Sakura-bro continued his questioning, completely ignoring Naruto. During this, Sasuke, who had broken up with Naruto, even snorted coldly.

“...Why am I getting asked again...? Answer: No!”

As soon as Hoshino answered Sakura-bro’s question, Hinata suddenly slammed the table and jumped up.

“I object! Request to enter the debate phase!”

Hinata’s objection passed unanimously.

Yes, even Hoshino raised his hand—he too wanted to know why Hinata believed himself to be his lover.

“Hoshino, two days ago at my house, didn’t you confess to me? And then I accepted. Shouldn't we be lovers? Why won’t you admit it!? I'm angry, super, super angry~!”

Angry Hinata puffed out his cheeks like a pufferfish. Super cute, actually.

…A pity he’s a gaylord.

And isn’t this pervert’s brain just a bit too damaged? He must've gotten lost in his fantasies when I confessed to Hanabi.

Seriously, mistaking fantasy for reality—he’s hopeless.

Hoshino sighed sorrowfully, shaking his head.

“Hinata, please face reality clearly. I don't want you to misunderstand anything. Listen carefully: at that time, I didn't confess to you—I confessed to your younger sister.”

“Confessed to my 'younger sister'!? Th-that... I didn’t expect you to be even more perverted than me, Hoshino… B-but in the end, my 'younger sister' is still me, because my 'younger sister' is the most important part of my body… my 'younger sister' and I are inseparable. So, s-so… you've actually confessed to me.”

Hoshino stared blankly at Hinata, black lines running down his face.

What kind of logic is this? The law of heaven?

Because the Uchiha clan has a super brother-con, the Hyūga clan has spawned a super sister-con?

“Forget it... the eyes of the masses see clearly. Hinata, say whatever you like. In any case, I confessed to your younger sister, not you, so you aren’t my lover. Alright, debate phase over. No objections, right?”

Sasuke, Naruto, and Sakura opened their mouths wide, shocked speechless by this revelation.

Unfortunately, it wasn't their turn to question, so the motion again passed unanimously.

Yes, unanimously—because even Hinata agreed to end the debate right there.

Who would’ve thought… that Hoshino didn’t actually love me but rather my 'younger sister'?

Is that really how it is? Could it be that Hoshino…?

He’s actually an ultimate pervert who accepts anyone as long as they have a hole?

If he's not an ultimate pervert, then why on the first day of school did he force Naruto to drink that sour "milky fluid"? Because Naruto, as a "boy," has a mouth that's also a hole—a very usable hole!

Yes, it must be so!

With complicated feelings, Hinata glanced secretly at Hoshino, resolving never to give up, and jumped to his feet.

“I was the fifth to enter, it's my turn to ask a question. Please tell me… Hoshino, compared to others, is my 'younger sister' the one you love the most?”

“Why is it still me? You guys' questions are seriously boring...”

“...Clearly, your question is the most boring.”

Ino, the most impartial observer, muttered speechlessly.

Hoshino didn’t bother responding to Ino and followed the rules:

“Answer: No! Hinata's younger sister isn't my greatest love—she's my only love!”

“Yay——!!!”

“Grrr—!” x3

Hinata jumped around, cheering. The three gaylords—Sasuke, Naruto, and Sakura-bro—gritted their teeth.

“To think—to think you shifted your affections behind my back… Hoshino, you bastard!”

“...After all the terrible things you've done to me... not a shred of affection left...? Hoshino, you’re a scum through and through… No, no, I have to try harder. I can’t let anyone else suffer this pain!”

“My muscles lost to Hinata’s younger s-sister…? Hoshino, where’s your manly spirit!?”

Seeing the three love rivals in such agony, the very pleased Hinata struck again mercilessly:

“Huh? A bunch of worthless dogs without a 'younger sister'—how do you even have the nerve to stay here? Can't you have the slightest bit of self-awareness and leave? Right now, I want to have a private talk with Hoshino about my lovely 'younger sister.' You know where the door is, right? Leave while you still have some dignity left. Worth-less-dogs~”

“…Grrr—!” x3

Sasuke, Naruto, and Sakura-bro’s teeth-grinding grew louder. Hoshino was genuinely worried they'd break their teeth.

Before Hoshino could stop these idiots, Sasuke, exhibiting peak big-brother vibes, immediately initiated another vote.

“Emergency situation: Hyūga Hinata has launched a psychological attack against us, seriously affecting the mental state of the council members. Therefore, I propose... disqualifying him from the conference!”

“Agreed.”

“Seconded.”

The instant Sasuke finished speaking, Sakura-bro and Naruto expressed support.

Weren't you three enemies just moments ago? Why are you suddenly allied now?

Hoshino wasn't alone in that thought; Hinata also slammed the table furiously.

“Hey! What’s this now—a Worthless Dog Alliance? I object!”

“Who cares what you think? It’s three-to-one now. Hoshino, what about you…? Against? Tch—figures you'd side with Hinata. Ino, it's up to you.”

“Um...”

Ino glanced nervously between Hinata and Sasuke.

Even though Hinata’s behavior was indeed despicable, it obviously hadn't reached the point where he needed to be kicked out.

But...

Unable to disappoint Sasuke’s hopeful gaze, Ino raised her hand hesitantly.

“S-sorry, Hinata… I also have my own pursuits… I—I also agree.”

The outcome was decided—Hinata was expelled.

“…Damn you four corrupt bastards! Fine, expel me if you must… I already got the answer I wanted anyway. I’ll respect the rules.”

After saying that, Hinata walked to the sofa and sat down, then...

“I'm pissed! Even though we threw her out, why’s she still acting like a winner!?”

“...Being stared at by Hinata like I'm some inferior creature… it hurts… I was trying to save you guys. Why doesn't anyone understand…?”

“Hinata! If you're a real man, stop launching visual attacks from the sidelines. If you keep this up… my biceps are going to get angry!”

“Heh, losers barking. You three just keep huddling together, struggle with all your might in your pathetic final moments. I’ll just quietly appreciate your hideous loser faces in my victory.”

…How does he have so many insults? Since when was Hinata this savage!?

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