“It' because you were embarrassed, frustrated, bitter, and jealous. If there's a time when those ill feelings surfaced, then there's also going to be a time where you restrained yourself, smiled, and then cut your relationships afterwards. Being aware of your eventual break up was a rather complicated thing. If you wanted to graduate with a smile, shouldn't you avoid approaching your friends too much? And that's where having no friends was super convenient!”
Character
Hachiman Hikigaya
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Anime
Yahari Ore no Seishun Love Come wa Machigatteiru. Zoku
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Submitted by Mohd Sabahat on Mar 14, 2026
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