Chapter 1

This is it the final year in middle school. She has been so nice to me and acknowledges my existence unlike the rest lf them who belittles me all the time. She even gave me her number! That is already a good thing unlike the rest. I feel that some are just forced to gave me their numbers while the others gave me a disgust face with rude comment like "are you a stalker? You're a stalker aren't you?" with a disgust with in their faces. That was the worst experience. I mean why would they think I'm a stalker all the students do it anyway. I even had to explain to my mom why she had to attend that talk with that girls parents. We only two months left till we graduate in middle school. I have to talk to her after class. I approach her as the lunch bell rings.

"Orimoto-san!" I called her

"Hey! Uh… Hikigay…"

"It's Hikigaya. Orimoto-san."

"Right. Sorry Hikigaya."

"Is there anything you need?" She continued.

"Are you free this afternoon?"

"I am free this afternoon. Why'd you ask?"

Alright. This is it I have to ask her the question. It's now or never.

"Is it okay if you go to the rooftop after class?" I bowed down and close my eyes. This is it. Either Orimoto-san will accept or declines it. I just hope there will be no more bad rumors about me or I am done for.

"Alright Hikigaya, I'll wait at the rooftop after class." Orimoto-san replied.

Success! I feel very happy right now but this is just the beginning. Even so, the fact that she did not think I am a stalker already means something positive going for me. I Hikigaya Hachiman did something I thought I could not. Orimoto-san then go back talking to her friends while I have this triumphant smile in my face.

"Ewe, that's gross Hikigaya." A girl from class said to me.

I shrug it off because right now I really don't care about it since I have a chance with Orimoto-san. Me! The once been named Hikigaya cootie and other names that I don't want to remember since I don't care about it anymore.

The bell rung again signaling the end of lunch and the start of the afternoon period. I am so happy right now. I then look at the board and see the topic is just easy I mean I'm not the top student but I can be. I'm just lazy to be bothered studying. Should I show-off my skills to impress Orimoto-san? Nah, it would be too obvious since other students saw me talking to her.

The bell then rung again for the fourth time this time signals the end of the class. Now is the time. I am scared as hell but I must continue no matter what Orimoto-san says I must accept it.

I walked towards the roof and climbed the flight of stairs. I ran as fast as I could she might be waiting for me now although we didn't have any specific time to meet there. I opened the door and Orimoto-san is still not here. Did she forgot about it? Although I didn't say any specific time I thought she'd be here. It's still too early to give up now. Thirty minutes have passed by and Orimoto-san is still not here. I looked below and saw her walking with her friends. One of them saw me and Orimoto-san looked above and said something to her friends which then got separated from her and head towards the school gate. I waited for another two minutes and the door then opened.

"Sorry, Hikigaya the teachers made me do something first." Wait I just saw her with her friends right now.

"It's no problem Orimoto-san."

"So what is it that you want to say to me Hikigaya?" She then smiled that looks kinda funny.

I must say this right. She did come here to see me.

"Orimoto-san." I looked at her in the eyes.

"Yes?" She looked at me but shifted her gaze elsewhere.

Alright it's now or never.

"PLEASE GO OUT WITH ME!" I bowed again. All my courage are now gone and I am waiting for her respond.

I waited for a respond but nothing. Did she just left? The atmosphere is dead silent. Then I tilted my eyes a bit I can still see her shoes. Is she finding a way to turn me down nicely or is she disgusted with me that she is frozen. I then heard her response.

"S-sure." She responded with a giggle afterwards.

What does that mean? I then stood normally so I can understand her respond better.

"So do accept Orimoto-san?"

"Hm. Something like that."

I stood there frozen. She said yes. This must be the greatest day of my life ever. I feel very happy inside. I then heard few snaps and notice Orimoto-san.

"Oy, are you still there Hikigaya?"

"Y-yes! I'm still here Orimoto-san!"

"Good. Listen just don't tell anyone okay?" She said and looks very serious about it.

"I-I understand! I won't tell another soul!" GODDAMIT! Stop being so nervous Hikigaya.

"Alright I have to go now 'kay."

"Okay. See you tomorrow."

She then hurried down the stairs. I guess she is very excited. But I feel I am more excited. I mean my chest is beating so fast right now.

The following weekend she asked me to go to the mall with her. She said that she needed to buy something. If I recall correctly if a woman says something like that it means she wants you to buy it for her. I then got the money I intended to use to buy a new phone as my current phone is really getting old. She asked me to wear shades, jacket and a cap. I am not really updated to men's fashion but the heck with it I'll just do it. I got to the mall five minutes before the time we agreed. I then saw Orimoto-san wearing jeans, a shirt with jacket and a cap and shades? Maybe because I am man that I don't understand how women dresses now a days.

"Ah, Hikigaya."

"Good morning, Orimoto-san."

"Let's go. I need to buy something."

"Alright Orimoto-san."

We then got to the electronics store she was staring at a phone. Is that what she wanted? That's more expensive than the one I'm going to buy for myself. But this is our first date, right? I really shouldn't screw this up.

"Do you want to buy that phone, Orimoto-san?"

"Yes. But my money is not enough."

"How much do have anyway?" I asked.

She then whispered it to my ears. The money that she has plus my own money was enough to buy the phone.

"Then would you like me to pay for the rest Orimoto-san?"

"You'll do that for me?" I nodded.

"Thanks a lot Hikigaya!"

"No problem Orimoto-san."

We then bought the phone. Well I guess I have to walk most the way home today. I still remember we still need to eat after all. She then grabbed my hand and pulled me to an ally way of the mall.

"What's wrong Orimoto-san."

"Ssshhhh." She gestured and look at the main path of the mall.

I saw her group of friends walking together. Then I remembered she wanted to keep this as a secret from our classmates. Orimoto-san then sighed in relief.

"Let's go eat lunch. I know a place!" Orimoto-san said after her friends left.

"Alright Orimoto-san."

Orimoto-san and I then went inside a small fast food restaurant in the mall where nobody really goes to. We seated on the table with no windows and ate our lunch. I guess everyone have different taste when it comes to food. After eating Orimoto-san stood up.

"Hey, Hikigaya. I needa go first."

"Don't you want me to walk you towards the station."

"Nah, I have to go somewhere else."

"Alright, be safe Orimoto-" Before I could finish Orimoto-san moves out the restaurant.

….

This isn't right. Not one bit. Kaori and I have been "dating" for almost the entire school year but I don't feel happy about it. In fact I can almost say that the more Kaori and I date I fucking want kill myself. This is so stressful as hell not to mention it is tearing a big hole in my wallet. Is dating someone really have to be this pain in the ass. My phone then vibrated and it means that my "girlfriend" needs something. I let a big sigh before I opened my phone.

Text. From: Kaori. [Hey! Did you finish the homework for me?]

Text. Reply to: Kaori. [Yes. I also bought the lunch you asked me to bring for tomorrow.]

My phone rang again. Text. From: Kaori. [Okay good]

What kind of reply is that? A simple thank you would be appreciated you know! How my classmates see me and Kaori dating is beyond me. I feel like a slave and a personal ATM for her more than a boyfriend let alone a friend. I really have to talk to her properly.

The following day after school I ask Kaori to meet me in her favorite café to sort things out with her. Graduation is upon us and I managed to get a high rank but with Kaori's constant request and orders I might slip and my hard work go to waste. I sat in the café and ordered a cup of coffee. Then I realized another problem. Whenever I set the meeting she always arrive late. I then looked at the door and I saw her coming I checked the time she was only fifteen minutes late which is surprisingly early considering that it was Kaori. Usually when I set the "date" she would arrive thirty minutes late or an excuse to cancel the meeting. While on the other hand when she sets our "date" I make sure I am thirty minutes early. Kaori then approached my table.

"Sorry this was kinda last minute so I still had to prepare for it." She "Apologize."

"It's okay I'm only here to talk." I answered while she fiddle with her phone that just pissed me off.

"Yo, Kaori. Are you listening?" I ask.

"Huh. You were saying something?" This bitch.

I took a deep breath and recompose myself. I don't want to say anything that can be used against me.

"I said I want to talk about something important." I try to speak without sounding scary.

"That's it? You should've just texted me?"

"I think this is the kind of thing that would be rude if I said it via text."

"Oh. So what's up?" She's curling her hair she's not interested. Calm down Hachiman.

"I think this is not how people go out properly."

"What do you mean Hikigaya?" Good! She changed her tone meaning she's listening.

"Well at first I thought what we are doing is okay."

"But recently I think what we are doing is wrong." I continued.

"And you think I'm in the wrong?" Bingo! You get it.

"No-" I tried to reply but Kaori cuts me off.

"No WHAT?" She raises her voice. Normally I'd back down but enough is enough. Even I have limits.

"FINE! I think you are wrong." Kaori seemed very surprised now's my chance to burst the bubble she locked me in.

"Ever since we started dating I felt miserable. I was always in the short end and I feel like a slave. This is not is not how it's suppose to work." I catch my breath. Kaori's next words means she crosses the line.

"Dating? Is that what you think this is?" Her words shocked me and my mind is at blanks.

"What do you mean?" I asked

"I never agreed to date with you. You ask me out so I agreed."

This is pure bullshit.

"I'm done." I stood up.

"Huh wait what about the drinks?"

"Pay for it your self. Orimoto." I said coldly and did not bother wait for her reply and left.

…

The following week the sensei called me to the teachers lounged.

"Congratulation Hikigaya you scored the highest in the finals." She said.

"Oh. Great."

"What's the matter Hikigaya?"

"Nothing. Is that it sensei?"

"Actually you passed Sõbu high but you decided to go to Kaihin?"

"Yes. Is there a problem sensei?"

"Not really. But why? You were the only student that passed the entrance exams there."

"Why settle in Kaihin."

"I want to prove something to myself sensei."

"Prove what exactly Hikigaya?"

"That I won't runaway."

"You're still not over her Hikigaya?"

"Actually I am. I just want to prove even if we stayed together I will not care about her anymore."

"And this is your solution?"

"Yes sensei."

She then rubbed her face like she is rubbing a huge stress off.

"What did your mother and father said?"

"They're a bit disappointed but they understood."

"Alright if that's your decision Hikigaya I won't force you to change your mind."

"You may go."

"Thank you sensei." I bowed and left the faculty room.

The graduation then came. I told the sensei not to announce my name until the day itself just see the reactions of the other students. I was not on top I just worked hard to be ranked where nobody expects me to be. I don't fall the same trick twice. This is just the beginning whether things go downhill or not I will retaliate my way. I will show them who Hikigaya Hachiman truly is.

Prologue 1 of 3.

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A/N: This is my story respond to those who wanted the Hachiman x Yumiko ship. I just need to develop Hachiman before he met Yumiko from my previous fic. Yumiko will show after the prologue. Tell me what you think about it.