Hello everyone.

It's time for the next chapter of ''I wish for something Genuine.''

Finally had my last exams of the year. Passed them all so yay me.

Damn it's hard to write this story when there isn't a lot of character development and the last LN has been released two years ago.

Then again, FF is supposed to spark an author's imagination. But I keep finding it difficult to portray the characters when their actions are different from the timeline and as there is no romantic development in the real story, imagining it makes it a tedious task.

I've done some editing and hopefully I've got all the mistakes. Sorry but my first language isn't English so sometimes there will be small mistakes.

I did expect some comments on the scenes between Hachiman and Komachi, but I didn't expect a lot of comments on Miura Yumiko.

I personally chose Miura because of her wish to be closer to Hayama, even if it would make him hate her for being followed by her. I believe it is a part of her. Being selfish, selfless towards him, looking for his affection. Ready to risk it all to find something. In this story it will change towards Hachiman but how and why, that's my secret for now 😊

In 2-3 more chapters I will have caught up with the ending of the light novel volumes. From then on it will be all from scrap and I do have some nice ideas. Visiting some place with school, another summer camp, maybe get lost on a hike with Yumiko, a day trying martial arts with Saki, Shopping with Yui, forcefully taken to the Yukinoshita family home by Haruno.. there's a lot that I can think of. I do appreciate input from the readers and who knows what I will use.

Other things that will be difficult. The polygamous/incestual acts that will happen. How the girls will react to it and towards him. I do promise there won't be any cut offs of characters but not everyone will be that happy with it initially.

It's obvious character like Yui and Saki are pretty much okay with it. One is a little slow but is affectionate with a lot of people whereas Saki wants a large family. If they just happen to be ''sisters' so be it. I probably won't make it too difficult, I guess a conversation with the difficult ones and maybe some affection and that's it to turn them over.

Like I wrote in chapter 2, this chapter will have the first conversation with Miura. Nothing too special but at least some insight into the character from my perspective and Yukino will share some things and receive some affection from Hachiman. I know it's OOC and I tried to be creative with it. But damn Watari Wataru start writing again dude. I need more development.

Now the girls themselves. Haven't made progress in the additions. For now it's Yui, Komachi, Yukino, Saki, Iroha and Miura. Still a maybe on Haruno, Sensei, and Rumi. Have been thinking about Meguri too but there's just been so little contact between her and Hachiman and even if they get along pretty well it's just a jump in the deep how I write her, but I do think I will use her. I don't particularly like Ebina so that's a no-go for now.

I will not include Orimoto or Sasami. I love to put my own touch on stories and take it to a different direction. Every story has like this turning point. Do you go for the good or the bad, your friends or enemies, left or right, and the story chooses. I love to try and imagine instead of going left I pick right. For those having seen the anime, there will be a situation like this in the chapter.

Still I appreciate the reviews even though they're strict as hell but then again I haven't seen a fic in this fandom that's trying to approach the harem idea.

This is going to be optional but I haven't decided who will be the first in the lemon. Maybe Yui, maybe Komachi, maybe Yui and Yukino at the same time. I will leave it up to you guys unless I come up with something interesting myself.

Last thing I wanted to mention, I saw some reviews with questions about my other stories. Next update will be a DxD one. Which story, who knows….

Let's begin.

''…..'' – Speaking

''…..'' – Thoughts and inner monologue

Chapter 3 – The Amusement Park and Valentines Day

It was the next day, the sun had already risen from the east. The world was waking up, preparing itself for a new day.

As everyone was preparing themselves for their role in society, there was a duo of siblings having an innocent rendezvous.

''Hngggh..''

''…''

''Haaa…''

''…''

''Fuaah!''

Soft, sweet moans were released by a feminine voice in the Hikigaya living room.

Brother and sister were taking the time to relax before having to run off to their respective schools, and like many times before one of the two had a bad night. Due to the stressful life of high school students they both learned throughout the years to relieve the other of the pain.

''Komachi-chan..'' Hachiman said as his hands were going over his sister's tense back. ''The neighbours will call the police on me if you get louder.''

They were seated on the couch, both already wearing their school uniforms. Hachiman's sister had taken her blazer off to feel the utmost of his touch as he was touching her vertebrae and ribs, causing delicious ripples of pleasure to course through her body.

''I don't mind…fuaah..'' Komachi replied with a flushed face. ''I'll bail you out after a week of rest. My gomii-chan always makes trouble for me so….aaah!''

Hachiman pressed a little deeper as he moved his hands higher and higher until they were kneading her shoulders. ''That's minus points, Komachi.''

''N-N-Not fair, Onii-chan.'' She replied with a throaty sigh and laid her head against his chest, letting him know that he had done all for her that he could.

With Komachi slowly breathing he wrapped her arms around her stomach and held her closer to him before feeling Komachi's hands on her own.

As they both enjoyed a minute of silence to bask in their newfound warmth, Hachiman opened his mouth. ''How far have you come with the matter you have to know for the entrance exams?''

It was Komachi's last year at junior high school and she desperately wanted to make it into Hachiman's high school. As learning didn't come as easy to her as to her brother, Hachiman had been forcing her to study at least an hour every night to give her the highest possible chances of success.

''Hmmm….'' Komachi loudly thought as her thumbs were carefully rubbing over her brother's knuckles. ''Pretty far. If you can help me with my Japanese I think I can make it.''

A self-satisfied smirk appeared on Hachiman's face when he heard her. ''Your brother happens to be number 3 in all of Sobu.''

''Ohh! Good job, Onii-chan.'' Komachi answered with a hidden smile. ''But I wonder…who is number 1 again?''

As she saw Hachiman's face freeze with the same smirk still on his face, Komachi turned towards her brother.

Her hand moved to his left cheek and began to rub it slowly, waiting for his answer.

''Yukinoshita-san..'' He mumbled defeated.

Komachi snickered softly when she was certain she could see a small pout on her brother's face.

''Yukino-san is pretty smart and beautiful. She also treats me kind.'' Komachi said as she shared her thoughts with Hachiman. ''Please bring her over next time. I'd pick her teachings over yours anytime.''

With her cheeky smile, a small, sharp canine became visible, and a look of utter shock and shame on Hachiman's face the picture was complete.

It were the little moments between them that mattered the most. Love wasn't gifts or showing affection by buying the most expensive things. It were the little things, the little moments like these that made their bond worthwhile.

Komachi's eyes were shining with amusement and fondness as she looked at her despaired looking love interest. They've played this scene countless times before and every time he'd fall for it.

She softly nudged him with her forehead to show him that she'd always choose him.

''Of course she'd choose you, Hachiman. My little sister can't be this messed up.''

''Why…you!'' Hachiman said as his left arm held Komachi close to him and his right hand softly pulled on her ahoge.

''Ahh! Owaah! O-O-Onii…!'' She squeaked with a surprisingly sweet voice, causing Hachiman to stop immediately.

Her face had a healthy glow on her face and her eyes became unfocused. ''Don't pull there anymore…'' She softly whispered. ''It makes me…''

''Let's go to school!'' Hachiman quickly interrupted before he'd hear something that he shouldn't. ''You can take the bicycle today.''

Komachi pouted as she wanted to stay with him for a little longer, but today was an important day with the exams and all. She breathed in deeply to make her warm feelings disappear.

When she had kissed her brother last night it was like a fire was lit in her heart and stomach. She really liked Yui and Yukino but she couldn't wait for them to disappear last night to crawl in bed with Hachiman. Though they didn't kiss again she could feel the butterflies in her stomach and was excited throughout the night.

As her brother stood up and walked to the door to put his shoes on, Komachi grabbed her bag and blazer before closing the door to the kitchen. There was only one more thing left to do.

With her socks slowly sliding over the floor she glided closer and closer to her brother until she reached him and pushed him over. Unaware of her approach, Hachiman fell backwards and oofed as a sudden weight sat on top of his stomach.

''…huh Komachu''

His sister's lips interrupted his words as they mashed with his own. They were much plumper and softer than he could remember from the night before. He couldn't escape from the assault as Hachiman could feel her tongue enter through his surprised lips and connect with his still tongue.

But slowly he also found his rhythm when she pinched his sides. With an incredible speed he managed to remember some of the H-touch games he played on his vita-chan and kissed her back. A surprised moan from his sister was enough for him to know he did well.

Suddenly Komachi stopped their kiss, retracted her tongue that was still connected to his with a small trickle of saliva and looked down at him with a red face.

''T-That was really good, Hachiman.'' She said as she looked away. ''I-I just wanted a little courage for today.''

''…I-Is that so.'' Hachiman answered as he listened to her reasoning. ''T-Than would it be alright if I gave you some more?''

''Huhh..?'' Komachi replied as she swept her head back to look at him before she nodded in embarrassment. ''Onii can always kiss me ehehe.''

She began to laugh as Hachiman's hands began to ruffle through her hair. It was always something he did when she tried to embarrass him.

''chu''

''..?''

Komachi's eyes grew larger as she felt her brother's lips on her own, simply pressing and staying there for a few seconds before letting go. The soft flesh of his lips, tainted with a little wetness were released, leaving just enough for her to taste him and feel the remaining tantalising warmth.

''Good luck.'' She heard her brother say as he moved her still body off of him. ''I believe in you.''

As she was all alone now, no one could see her small tongue tasting what was left of his warmth before she stood up and left, never noticing how red her cheeks were nor how happy her eyes were.

''If Onii-chan keeps taking initiative like this I'll become even more addicted to him.'' Komachi thought as she cycled through the streets. ''It's not a bad thing…''

A few minutes before the bell rang, Hachiman walked through the entrance of his school. He strode the entire route on auto-pilot continuously debating with himself how to explain his last action at home, kissing his sister without knowing whether she was okay with it.

''Preposterous. In the past you'd kill yourself if you or anyone else, especially that bug, would touch her.''

Hachiman moved up the stairs, rubbing his chin in exasperation whilst never hearing the soft sounds of good morning coming from behind him.

''She did say you could always kiss her.''

Frowning as he contradicted himself over and over again the person who said good morning was now walking directly next to him, hoping to be seen, But again, the wave of her delicate fingers in front of Hachiman's face were met with silence.

The duo now walked in silence, one still contemplating his actions where the other was glaring as she always did whilst wrapping her gray cardigan a little tighter around her waist before smoothening it out.

Her blueish curved cowlicks were bobbing as she walked next to Hachiman and if someone could look past the glare in her eyes they could see a small pang of pain at being ignored. Her delinquent aura now becoming more solemn and depressed.

As they arrived at the door to their classroom, Hachiman came to the conclusion that he in fact did nothing wrong this morning and for the first time in his life his monologue ended with a positive outcome. Suddenly, he felt a particular aura next to him and as he looked he was surprised to see the ice cold eyes of Kawasaki Saki on him.

''What did I do?'' He thought, but as he looked closer he saw signs of sadness and a stretched out hand. ''Ahh…that's the problem.''

Saki saw Hachiman focus his eyes on her own before they moved over her body, much to her embarrassment, anger, and maybe approval of his actions.

''..Yo-Good morning Kawasaki.'' Hachiman tried with a normal greeting. ''Is everything alright?''

From her peripheral view, Saki could see his small gray eyes looking at her in a concern like fashion, making her innocent heart beat a tad faster. Her purple eyes softened as she returned the favour. ''Good morning, Hikigaya.''

Hachiman looked back at her and saw her looking at him and the ground with a nervous expression. As he had no other experience dealing with a similar situation, he gave her a small smile and a nod before walking to his own seat, already being spotted by a certain girlfriend of his.

If he had looked behind him, Hachiman could've seen the brightest smile on his fellow loner's face in all of her high school years. Elated, she walked to her own desk with a small spring in her step and her hair just waving a bit more than usually. As she seated herself, resting her chin on her arms to watch the outside world, waiting to go back home, a curious voice whispered in her ear.

''Neh neh...Sakisaki'' the voice said with a giggle. ''Is it just me, or have you and Hikitani gotten a little closer.''

The girl who didn't expect such a sudden invasion of her privacy gained a small blush on her cheeks before looking at her friend with a murderous glare.

''What did I say about poking fun at me, you Fujoshi!'' Saki growled before she huffed and looked outside again.

The class had become a little rowdier as class was about to begin, so no one really heard Saki and her conversation with Ebina.

''I am still a fan of Hayo x Hachi…'' Ebina said with a small giggle, before bending a little closer to Saki ''…but I don't think a Hachi x Sakisaki would be so bad either.''

Ebina was laughing hysterically when Saki turned back to her with a far greater blush and a glare that spelled instant death for Ebina.

At the same time, Yui and Hachiman were spending time together at their desk as Yui sat herself on top of it.

''Are you okay, Hachiman.'' Yui asked with a small smile. ''You looked like you were deep in thought when you entered the classroom.''

''Uhh…hmm.'' He nodded after a moment. ''Just a strange morning is all.''

''Heeheehee. Your days are always strange and all.'' Yui laughed before waving her hands in front of Hachiman's annoyed face ''But that's okay. Totes okay.''

As his face didn't change for the better, Yui huffed again before she began to pound his shoulders with her fists softly, like she did every time they had an argument.

''poffpoffpoff'' Her small fists did as the pout on her face grew bigger and bigger. ''Baka!''

Hachiman's lips quirked upwards when he saw her pouting and softly pinched her stomach through her blazer, causing her to squeak in surprise. Whereas he expected her to call him a pervert, she didn't say a thing and allowed him to keep his hands on her as she moved his hand in her own and interlocked their fingers.

A small blush now on both of their faces, the mood was slowly turning sweet when it was completely and utterly destroyed by a sliding door opening with a bang.

''Everyone get to your seats, homeroom is starting!'' A strong feminine voice shouted through the room. Hiratsuka-sensei had arrived.

Hearing her voice, visible sadness appeared on Yui's face before she slid herself off of Hachiman's table.

As she tried to walk back to her table, like many of the other students that had formed their cliques, she found herself stopped by her interlaced fingers. Yui looked up to see Hachiman contemplating something in his eyes.

''Hachi..?..wooh…chu!''

It almost happened instantly. She wanted to ask what her boyfriend wanted when she felt herself pulled towards him and almost fell in his lap. Yui felt him touch her lower back to keep her steady before feeling his small lips on her own delicate one, kissing it softly before immediately releasing her.

The warm touch of his lips, the sweet taste of his saliva left on her. She silently stood up with a perplexed look on her face and walked to her seat, not showing any other emotion on her face.

Now seated, she looked at Hachiman trying to understand what was going through his head.

''...what…just…happened…?'' Yui wondered internally. ''I-I-It's not like I mind what happened. But how can my Hikki, my uncaring, creepy, loveable Hikki, do a not-Hikki action.''

With her full brain capacity now being used as she stared at Hachiman, she'd never know that the print of her thighs was still visible on his desk, which had come under the full attention of her boyfriend who could still feel the faint heat of her body as his fingers glid of the table.

Whatever it was Hachiman just did, it gave a new dimension to their relationship. A new sign of trust in one another.

''Ding…dang…dong.''

The familiar bell rang as the lecture came to its end.

''Next lesson will be a surprise exam for some of you, so be sure to read over the notes of this lesson and from the last two weeks. If you fail…'' She ominously said before walking off.

As some of the cliques were coming together again and the class was filled with the sounds of scraping chairs, giggles, and books being dumped in their bags, Hachiman readied himself to go to his lunch spot, but not before getting a drink.

On his own he walked through the crowded hallways in search of a vending machine he could be alone. With his back slightly bent like an old man, he reached his favourite vending machine where a group of first years just left.

Hachiman took his wallet to get the necessary amount to grab a delicious can of his sweetened coffee, an unfamiliar sound reached his ears.

''Beepbeep.''

Sputtering and spilling some of his precious coffee, to be lost for all time, he groaned before taking his phone out of his pocket to see a name that brought fear to his heart.

''…Isshiki huh…'' Hachiman mumbled as he saw that he received a message from ~Iroha-chan~

A single swipe from his thumb was enough to open the message, which read ''Senpaiii~ your cute kouhai is looking for you. Please make your way to the teachers room for a sur~pri~se!(ᵔᴥᵔ)''

''Hmm…ummu.'' Hachiman spoke under his breath as he put his iPhone back in his pocket. ''I'm going to regret this…source: me''

''Ahh it's Senpai!'' A young, feminine voice yelled through the empty hallway as Hachiman neared the teachers room. Hachiman saw how Isshiki was accompanied by Yui and Yukino, probably with the same question as he had.

''…Yo…'' He said as he waved one of his hands at the three girls. Receiving a cheeky smile from Isshiki, a nod from Yukino, and a shy smile from a blushing Yui.

When he reached them, Isshiki didn't waste any time as she locked her arms with one of Hachiman's before pulling him with her in the teachers room.

Two pairs of blue and peach coloured eyes met in confusion before their owners walked after a happy Isshiki and a complaining Hachiman.

''There you four are.'' Hiratsuka-sensei said as she saw the quartet appear in her peripheral view. ''Don't you think you're a little late?''

As they reached her, Hachiman was suddenly covered from all sides. A flash of jealousy crossed the faces of the three girls surrounding as they all grabbed a piece from him. Yui held him by his hand, Yukino took the back of his blazer, and Isshiki pretended nothing was wrong as she tightened her hold on his arm. ''Did I miss something..?'' Hachiman wondered.

''Haaii! Senpai is to blame as usual.'' Isshiki replied with a thousand-watt smile.

Hiratsuka-sensei looked Hachiman up and down, pretending not to notice the intimate holds the girls held on him and spoke with a real smile.

''Congratulations, Hikigaya. You've been doing well lately, haven't you?'' She asked, surprising her students.

A small smile graced his solemn face, which was enough of an answer to the woman in front of him.

''I am a firm believer of rewarding such outstanding behaviour…'' Hiratsuka-sensei said with such conviction that the students in front of her all had the same thoughts. ''Who is this woman…?''

''…so…Ta-Da!...Here it is!'' she continued as she held out four tickets in front of her. Four tickets to a very popular amusement park in Chiba.

Quickly, Isshiki's empty hand grabbed the tickets and looked at them with sparkles in her eyes. As she was fawning over the tickets, Yui asked ''Where'd you get those? Four of them, no less.''

Sighing deeply, the black haired woman in front of her answered ''I won these at a wedding after-party…twice in a row.'' She continued with a saddened pout. ''They said I could go twice by myself, two times.''

The party in front of her was listening to the uncomfortable story, with Hachiman taking it a bit more serious than he did in the past.

Like he could in the past, he felt the waves of sadness roll off of her. Something he wasn't able to connect with since he was always saddened himself. But as he finally found a partner, or in his case partners, he understood her better. Hachiman swore to himself to no longer make fun of her age or single status.

''Seriously, someone take her hand in marriage already!'' He thought to himself as he listened to her fake laughter ''Or I might have to jump in.''

''Sensei! Thank you for the tickets, they will come to a good use!'' Isshiki yelled as she waved them in her hands. ''Come, Senpai~ We can go to the park and ask others to come as well.''

''I am against going now.'' Yukino voiced as she cut in the conversation. ''It's too busy to enjoy the park to its fullest.''

''Awww…come on Yukino…let's go!'' Yui said as she pulled on her friend's arm. ''They have Pan the Panda, and Pan the Panda's bamboo fight.'' She continued to convince Yukino.

As Hiratsuka-sensei watched the students in front of her, her eyes lingered a little longer on the male. Not just because he made no attempt to mention her age but mainly because he looked happier than he used to do.

''Treat him well, girls.'' She thought fondly of the group that was growing closer with each day. ''It will make everything in life a lot easier.'' As the group left, she took out one of her cigarettes before taking a deep hiss. She couldn't really explain her feelings as she looked outside with a forlorn look.

''…Oi…'' Hachiman asked later the same day. He had arrived at the train station where he didn't just see the three girls but also the clique he disliked the most.

''Hahh…is Hikio coming too?'' a surprised voice with green eyes asked as she saw him.

''Huhh…etto…we had an extra ticket so I was thinking of inviting Hayama-senpai. But when Tobe-senpai heard it he invited himself as well. So now everyone wanted to come.'' Isshiki replied

''I know we had an extra ticket left, but what are they doing here?'' Hachiman now directed to his clubmates, both looking unhappy.

''I couldn't just say no to Iroha-chan.'' Yui replied with an unhappy pout. ''It was like being stuck between a rock and a hard place.

Yukino could only sigh at her answer and just rolled with it.

The group of students arrived at Destiny land. Like Hachiman feared it was buzzing with people everywhere, enjoying the Christmas ambiance. Every part of the park was wrapped up in white and red. The mascot was wearing a Santa Claus outfit and Christmas trees were everywhere.

The popular clique was enjoying every moment of it, taking pictures of themselves and each other, Yukino and Hachiman had distanced themselves and stood together in a quiet corner.

''Haah…'' Yukino breathed as she held her hand over her heart. ''This is exactly why I didn't want to go today.''

''Yukino! Hachiman!'' Yui yelled as she ran towards them. ''Sorry to keep you waiting!''

Hachiman was still looking at Yukino. ''Is her soul getting sucked out or something?''

As the two didn't pay attention to Yui, they both found themselves surprised when they were both pulled by their shawls until they hit Yui before a flash greeted them.

''I got it, Yui!'' Ebina yelled as she waved a camera, before handing it over.

''Thankies!'' Yui happily replied as she scrolled through the pictures.

''Yuigahama-san.'' Yukino began. ''Tell us when you want a picture.'' Hachiman finished.

''But if I tell you, you won't let me take one.'' Yui answered as she kept scrolling.

''That doesn't mean you can unjusti-'' Yukino countered before a hand found itself on her shoulder. She looked in surprise at the owner of said hand who shook his head. ''Yui. Just ask us next time.''

''Ahh…hmm.'' She said and nodded with a guilty look on her face. Yukino looked like she wanted to say or do something but she remained silent.

''What do you to think of getting something to eat?'' Hachiman asked the two girls. ''We walked past a small restaurant that didn't look too busy.''

Relief shined in Yukino's eyes before she coughed in her fist and acted like nothing happened at all.

''Your idea has my approval, Hachiman-kun. I believe that's a first.'' Yukino replied with a clever remark, causing Hachiman to look grumpy. ''Ahh yes. That look suits you quite well.'' She giggled.

''Hee…Yukinon can joke?'' Yui asked in all honesty. Hachiman snorted in laughter from her question and Yukino looked a little angered.

''Sometimes it is better not to say anything at all, Yuigahama-san.'' Yukino said with a small frown blemishing her face. ''I was only surprised that a pair of rotten eyes could see something as a small restaurant.''

''Sokkah…I will text Yumiko that we're taking a drink before joining the group again.'' Yui replied as she took out her phone, not realising in the slightest that she was being berated. Hachiman laughed a little louder under his breath as he looked at Yukino's irritated face at being misunderstood.

With a small smile, Hachiman walked up to Yui, followed closely by Yukino, before softly patting her hair. Yui looked up at him to see him smile at her. ''Never change, Yui.'' He said as he let go of her soft hair and walked to the restaurant.

''Hmm…I didn't realise I needed the break.'' Yui said as she stretched her body. The pleasant heat of the cacao she ordered was still coursing through her body. ''Yes. I was very surprised how Hachiman-kun was able to use his utensils in a proper fashion.'' Yukino continued as she softly bumped into her clubmate.

The three spent a small hour enjoying the restaurant in a quiet corner. It wasn't like their clubroom where two of them were reading and the other was tapping away on her phone, starting random conversations with the readers. No, this time all three were talking, getting closer to each other. Yui often touched Hachiman. An innocent touch on his palm, his arm, or her knee touching his.

Yukino was a bit more reserved. She saw her love interest being touched and in all honesty wanted to have a moment like that for herself. But she couldn't. At least not yet. Ever since his confession they hadn't spoken one-on-one, which was what she needed first.

As they arrived at the place where they decided to meet up, the service club members were a little apprehensive when Hayama's clique wasn't looking the same as they did when they left them.

Hayama was laughing awkwardly as he was being hugged by Tobe, Ebina was muttering about Tobe and Hayama in certain positions and Miura was taking care of a distraught Isshiki.

''Iroha-chan, are you okay?'' Yui asked as she walked up to her. The mother hen of the group had her hands all over Isshiki.

Yukino and Hachiman silently watched her working her magic. ''…that's really her isn't she.'' Yukino softly said as she looked at Yui with a pained look. ''Sometimes I wish I could be more like her…''

Her hands were squeezed together in a small ball, softly shaking at the scene before her eyes.

''You shouldn't be more like her, Yukino.'' A warm voice whispered quietly as the owner looked at the scene. He made his way to the group, but not before saying ''I love the you who you are right now.''

As Hachiman was uninterestedly looking at the group, sometimes glaring at Hayama and Tobe, Yukino found herself in a mental breakdown. She could feel her eyes beginning to water from his words as she heard words that sounded genuinely enough from her perspective. Words she longed for. Words she desperately wished to hear from her parents.

Daintily she moved her fingers up to her eyes before dapping those pools of blue with the edge of her coat, before she walked up to her male clubmate. This time with more assurance in the way she acted around him.

A small but gentle smile was lighting up her face, a face that often was neutral, brightening up everyone that saw her. At this very moment she outshone all the Christmas trees on the square.

Yukino had reached her target as she slid her arm around Hachiman's, who had pocketed both his hands, and looked straight into his eyes. Surprise wasn't just visible on his face as he looked into her usually blank face, but also for the others.

Her hold on him was loose, but it was intimate enough to show their closeness. She stood right next to Hachiman as she faced the others, her smile not falling for a moment as she looked at him.

''Hachiman-kun…'' Yukino calmly began speaking. ''I'd like to visit the Pan-san Panda store. I'll allow you to escort me.''

She didn't wait for an answer as she began to walk, instinctively knowing where the store was herself. ''…uhh…okay.'' Hachiman answered her as he was gradually dragged away. He had to buy a small gift for Komachi anyway, so with that in the back of his mind he was led away by her.

Inside of the store, where the duo was later joined by the others, Hachiman and Yukino were having a small fit.

Having told Yukino what he was looking for, her eyes lit up before running through the store in search for the perfect gift. Her mission: turning Komachi in a life-long fan of Pan the Panda.

Apparently the doll Hachiman chose was the wrong choice. ''The third model you've chosen isn't suitable for a beginning collector.'' She said as she brought five others. ''One of these would suit Komachi-san just fine.''

A careful collection of five identical dolls, with the exception of their clothes, they were all the same.

''They are all the same.'' Hachiman blurted out a moment later. ''What makes them any different from the one I'm holding.''

The exact same words he shouldn't have said.

''Hachiman-kun.'' Yukino voiced with anger. ''You have come to me with a request. This means that you acknowledge my superior intellect when dealing with this subject.''

She was calmly breaking down all of his resistance with several facts of Pan the Panda and gave up not a minute later.

''Very well. I will ring up your gift together with mine.'' Yukino said as she bought the other four for herself and walked to the cashier.

Finding himself alone, Hachiman looked around and spotted Ebina and Yui look at some of the other things the store sold. It looked like she found herself a pair of dog ears and playfully put them on her head.

''Yui is really a kid.'' He thought as he turned away, holding a pillow with an image of Marie the Aristocat.

''…what are ya doin'?'' a haughty voice behind Hachiman asked.

A pair of glaring green eyes were looking at him. Denouncing him his worth and dignity as a human. The kind of people Hachiman disliked the most.

''…are ya going to tell me or what?'' She continued with a small edge in her tone.

''It doesn't need an answer. You're capable of looking at my hands.'' Hachiman replied unbothered by her stare.

Yumiko squeezed her eyes as she looked at the boy she had no opinion of. A boy that didn't appear on her radar at all…until she heard him speak of something genuine.

''Ya don't care? The guys always want me to talk to them. Don't ya care what I think?'' She continued as she stared into his beady eyes.

Hachiman was a little confused at her persistence, especially since she kept looking in his eyes.

''Why would I care what you think, someone that doesn't know me and looks down on those she thinks are below her.'' He finally replied to her. ''Because that's what you've been doing.''

''You're only Hikio…'' Yumiko huffed as she closed her eyes.

''…only Hikio huh…'' Hachiman whispered. He was once again reminded of his insignificance in the world for most people. ''Imagine it for yourself. What would you feel if Hayama said you're only Yumiko.'' And walked away. She didn't yet realize how real those words actually were.

''Hachiman!'' Yui yelled as she walked up to him. After leaving behind a contemplating Yumiko, Hachiman walked to the entrance of the store, waiting for everyone to finish what they were doing. It was already getting later as the sun set and an orange glow was filling the sky. The park itself had already lit it's lights and the Christmas trees were all shining brightly.

Yui smiled happily as she held a hand doll of Pan the Panda. ''Hee hee.'' She squeaked as she played with the doll, pressing it playfully against his face.

''Irritating! Cute! Bothersome! Embarrassing!'' Hachiman thought to himself as he closed his eyes, before feeling small, fingers interlacing with his own. It was Yui smiling up at him.

Hachiman looked back at her before swatting away the plushy doll, causing her to pout at him.

''Hachiman, my boy, what is it you desire?'' Yui asked with the voice of an old man. He quirked his lips upwards as he listened to her.

''I don't really- '' He began before stopping as he remembered it. ''something genuine.'' ''Nothing, really.''

''…uh-huh.'' Yui seemed to remember what he desired. She bent down slightly to return the doll to its place and felt a hand on top of her head.

Silently he patted her head. Not too hard or too soft. Just enough to convey his feelings to her. With a small blush she quietly enjoyed his hand running slowly through her locks.

''I love you, Hachiman.'' Yui softly mumbled and felt his hand stop moving.

''Let's go, Yui.'' Hachiman voiced as he held out his hand for her. ''Yukino is returning and the others look like they are done as well.''

''Sorry!'' Yui yelled from the other side of the fence. After the group left the store, they wanted to ride a new rollercoaster. However, Yukino and Hachiman were a tad too late and weren't able to join the line anymore. ''We'll wait for you at the exit!'' Hachiman shouted back before motioning to Yukino ''Shall we?'' before they walked away.

The next 20 minutes they strode through the park, sometimes stopping to take a look at Pan the Panda and his friends. Surprisingly, it was Yukino that wanted to go in one of the rides.

They entered the attraction, a large mountain where they could sit in a small boat, they were waiting in line. Side by side, they waited silently. Yukino had grasped a part of his sleeve and stood a little closer to him, obviously she wasn't in her element with that many people around her.

As the line slowly advanced, Yukino began to breathe heavily.

''Are you not good with these rides?'' Hachiman asked as he looked at her.

''I'm not exactly scared…'' She replied as she shook softly.

Where everyone around them had smiles on their face, Yukino was completely uneasy with where she was.

''You should've said so earlier. Let's go back.'' Hachiman offered, but was quickly silenced by her.

''I'm telling you I'll be fine!'' Yukino countered. ''I wasn't too sure at first, but I-I want to do this with you.''

The water was flowing calmly as they sat in their boat, not too far apart from another. Hachiman watched Yukino with a small frown as she held tight on the safety bracket.

''I'm just not good with things like this. Nee-san would always mess with me.'' Yukino replied with a small tremble of her hands.

''Somehow I can imagine that...uurgh'' Hachiman mumbled out loud.

Yukino shared some parts of her difficult relationship with her sister. Always being the tormented one, and as they reached the drop for their boat, Yukino whispered.

''Save me someday.''

As they exited the attraction, the duo found an empty bench not far away from the entrance of the attraction. Hachiman left Yukino there for a few minutes to get them a warm drink. The sky was completely dark now and all the light was only provided by the park. He returned to find Yukino play with one of her dolls, and she blushed when she knew he spotted her.

''Here you go.'' Hachiman said as he gave her one of the drinks. Both of them had limited edition Pan the Panda straws.

''Thank you. How much was it?'' Yukino asked as she took the drink, already looking for her wallet.

Hachiman waved his hand and said ''Don't worry about it. I don't wanna take money from someone that's sick.'' as he mentioned her developing cold.

''That won't do.'' Yukino tried again. ''You don't see ambulances asking for money.'' she heard.

''Paramedics are just as entitled to payment as…'' But Hachiman wouldn't hear it as she kept staring at him, before she looked down again at her drink with a fond smile. ''Didn't we get into a similar argument before?''

''Did we?'' He thought out loud. ''Hmm…when we asked the attendant to get the plushie from the machine.''

It was a long time ago where the both of them shopped for Yui's birthday last years. The day he met Yukinoshita Haruno.

''I was really surprised when you saw right through her.'' Yukino continued. ''You were the first one that saw the real her.''

''That was just the impression I got.'' Hachiman answered as he sat next to her. ''Besides, she doesn't try to cover things up when someone sees through her.''

''Yeah. I'm sure that's part of what makes her so charming.'' Yukino voiced as she felt a little down. ''She's always been the apple of everyone's eye.''

Hachiman could feel the mood grow colder and colder as he listened to her breaking every part of her self-worth.

The broken tears in her oculus were slowly gathering with every spilled word. They were visible under the warm light of the park's lanterns, accompanied by a wandering voice with no place for itself.

''…the obedient and unproblematic gi-'' her soft voice uttered, but came to an unforeseen stop when her small hand was taken by a larger one.

Yukino's clouded eyes looked at her clubmate who was staring into the sky, where the first stars became visible.

''I wanted to find something genuine because I'm unhappy with my life.'' Hachiman solemnly started. ''I was always unhappy and alone, there was, there still is, a void in me that even Komachi-chan can't fill.''

Even with his sis-con tendencies, Yukino kept silently listening to him.

''Our parents have been away for as long as I can remember, forcing me to take the role of parent, but I didn't know how to give happiness to my little sister.'' He continued on, slightly increasing his grip on Yukino. ''I thought if other people could show me what their happiness was, It could make me happy too. But it didn't. Beneath the surface of their smiling faces was nothing that resembled happiness. Cheaters that smiled with their children, children that talked behind their best-friend's back. It disgusted me.''

His words had hit home, remembering the smiling faces of her so-called friends that ridiculed her the moment she left the room.

''Every day I learned more and more about the human psyche, but especially whether they were lying or not. Who was and who wasn't wearing a mask.'' Hachiman ended as he looked at her with a burdened smile. ''That was you. You were the first person that didn't wear a mask that I've met so far.''

The air grew a little tense as Yukino looked angered at him. ''I despise having to use a mask to fit in, I'm not like my sister.'' She turned her face away so he couldn't see the tears falling on her cheeks and tried to release her hand from his, but Hachiman wouldn't let go.

He smiled sadly at her but didn't stop talking. ''I know you're not your sister, because she isn't the one I love.''

Yukino stopped trying to escape and just listened to his voice.

''Your sister's charm is like a magnet. She pulls people to her. Your charm is like a beautiful flower people can't touch. A flower I didn't expect I could teach either.'' Hachiman said calmly into the night. The temperature had dropped with the progress of time and his warm breath had become visible to the naked eye.

She could feel her body and face warm up from his affectionate words. He opened his hand and tried to wriggle his fingers between hers and clasped them tightly when she opened them. Her small fingers were quickly warmed up by his.

''I don't know what the future will bring. Not for me, not you, not us. But I do know that you'll always be very important to me, even if everyone is against it.'' Hachiman voiced softly. ''I hope we can be together. Forever.''

Yukino had rested her head on his shoulder with her eyes closed. What he offered her, it wasn't perfect as she had to share him, but she knew that if there was a chance for happiness in her life, this was it. and maybe, just maybe, the genuine thing Hachiman was looking for, was her.

''You're being unfair, Hachiman-kun.'' She whispered in his coat. ''How can I say no to that.''

After having listened to her words, Hachiman pinched himself to find out whether he was dreaming or not, but when he felt the pain he immediately moved closer.

His larger form now intruded on Yukino as she looked up with her shining blue eyes in the dark, before being wrapped up in a hug. She had been hugged before, something she only received from Yui on a rare occasion. Just not like this.

Yukino couldn't remember hugs being something that felt so warm, something that felt right, smelt right. She surrendered her body to Hachiman as her muscles became loose and was held up only by his effort. She felt safe within his arms.

With time, her own hand tentatively reached out for him as well, pressing her own body into his, though their coats prevented an intimate touch. However, she could feel his face digging into her hair. It was new for her, but not exactly unwanted as she basked in the warmth of his body.

Hachiman smelled her hair, the essence he had taken a whiff of before when she would pour him tea in the clubroom. A feeling of happiness welled up in him and with that his lips moved.

''I was scared and confused too, you know.'' He whispered in her hair as he felt her calm breathing blowing on his neck. ''I could fall through the ground when I realized I confessed to you and Yui.''

The girl in his arms began to shake in laughter, but did hold him a little tighter and listened closely. His heartbeat had risen slightly by her innocent gesture.

''I-I mean, I never thought I'd have a chance with you. The day I met you, I already knew you were beautiful from the outside. But this last year I also found out about your inside. Compare that to…well me.''

Silently she gasped from his proclamation before feeling a burst of heat running from her heart all the way throughout her body.

Without much effort, Yukino pulled herself away from Hachiman until they were only an arm's length away. She smiled up at his confused face and looked in his small eyes.

''I always thought you were similar to a cuter version of Pan-san.'' Yukino ultimately said after a moment of staring. ''Regardless of how vain you sometimes act, if you had normal eyes you'd be a lot more popular.''

A tick mark could appear at any moment on his face as Hachiman listened to her, riling him up as always.

''…There was always one thing that bothered me about you.'' Hachiman suddenly said as he stared back in her genuinely affectionate cerulean eyes. He was reminded that she wasn't disgusted by the small beads she often made fun of.

''…and what might that be, Hikigaya-san?'' She neutrally asked as his hands moved to the top of her head, which she tried to follow with her eyes.

''Ah!'' Yukino exclaimed before she blushed brightly when she remembered what was there. Just like the young man in front of her, though undoubtedly less prominent, she too had a small ahoge on top of her head.

''Kyuu~'' Hachiman suddenly heard and saw the shock in Yukino's eyes as she tried to take the ahoge out of his hand.

''Is this all it takes to sink Battleship Yukinoshita.'' He wondered out loud as he released the small patch of hair. ''I didn't know you could make such a nice sound either.''

Hachiman also didn't know she could growl much like Yumiko. ''huffhuffhuff.'' Yukino breathed in and out as her hand grasped Hachiman's shoulders a little tighter before she tried to word her next sentence.

''You will take responsibility for what you just did to me. I will not accept anything less.'' She confessed with a fake glare. ''You've been doing with my feelings whatever you pleased, but now it's time to act like the man I deserve.''

The air around them had warmed up a little, time seemed to slow down, and the world around them came to a stop. Only he and her were left.

''Are you sure, Yukino? People won't ignore this. You and I being together, with Yui.'' Hachiman voiced his concerns.

I daft touch of her fingers on his lips closed off any concerns as she smiled up to him. ''Remember. As long as you both understand me, I can be happy.''

Her tender fingers moved up his body until they found the back of his head, holding it steady.

''I-I will need a little more time than Yuigahama-san to show that I-I love you.'' She whispered as her face gradually came closer to his. ''B-But I do believe this is a custom among lovers.'' Her calm cerulean eyes watching his before Yukino closed hers.

''chu.''

Nervously but unwavering, Yukino closed the distance between herself and Hachiman.

Their lips meshed in the cold night. Their cheeks were cold, their hands so cold, but their lips oh so warm.

A moment later, the magic was broken as their lips released.

''…you could drink a little less coffee.'' Yukino exclaimed with red lips. ''I'd appreciate a little less green tea.'' Hachiman immediately followed up. A restrained amount of happiness he allowed her to see in his eyes.

''I think it's clear how serious I am, having just given you my first kiss.'' She answered him. ''But as you know, I'm from a wealthy family and nothing in life comes cheap.''

''fuck''

The small smile he could often see on her face was replaced by a stunning set of teeth, sparkling in the light of the lanterns.

''Your words and actions have shown me your sincerity and willingness to, as you've mentioned, make me happy. Because of the trust I have in you I am willing to extend a lease contract for the length of 80 years. Extensions or additional clauses about marriage or children can be added at a later stadium.'' Yukino explained as the grip of her hands increased even more on him ''After your payment, you will be allowed to refer to me as your girlfriend.''

''…and do I have to become a corporate slave for the entirety of my life to afford you?'' Hachiman asked with a small tremble in his voice.

''Ooh Hachiman…don't worry…I'll just take this as payment and occasionally something extra and we'll be all good.'' Yukino whispered as she closed in on his hand, removing the straw from his drink.

''I'll be taking good care of this…ooh and you too.'' She added after fawning over her new straw. ''…fufu Pan-san, you look so cute.''

''Am I supposed to compete with a straw over her affection?''

''That envious look doesn't suit you, Hachiman.'' Yukino said as she placed the straw in her small, leather bag. ''I don't recall having kissed an inanimate object like a straw.''

''…true. Still I think there's something wrong with our little transaction. You weren't very exp-''

''End that sentence and you're dead.''

''…yes.''

Some verbal threats later, the new couple calmly walked through the park. As it was a little later, nearing the closing hours, the park was slowly emptying out. For Yukino it was a lot more pleasant than in the late afternoon. Tightly she held Hachiman's hand in her own, acting like a girl her age would.

''Hachiman.'' She voiced as she looked at him as they walked. ''Do you think our meeting was predetermined?''

''Hmm…'' He hummed under his breath. ''I don't believe in fate or destiny.''

Yukino breathed in her shawl as she listened to his words. She knew he'd give an answer like this, but had a remark to his words.

''Under normal circumstances I would agree with your words. But care to explain me how two people in the same school with almost the same negative background have met up.''

''That isn't destiny.'' Hachiman answered her. ''Just as stand users attract other stand users, loners seem to have an ability to attract other loners as well.''

''…fufu...fu…fufufu.'' Yukino started to giggle freely after listening to his wise words.

''W-What is it?'' He questioned as her giggling increased.

In the quiet night, her happy sounds attracted the eyes and ears from the park's visitors as they were all astounded by her melodious voice. Some of the parents looked at the walking duo with warm memories of themselves.

Her other hand also found its way on top of Hachiman's hand, softly squeezing it between his own. He looked at her to see a pensive look behind her eyes. ''Spending time with you, even before today was something I greatly enjoyed. Reading alone in a large room turned into something I came looking forward to at the end of class. When no one was looking, I would run to be there before you and Yuigahama-san.''

''But now, walking with you, holding on to you. I feel loved for the first time.'' She whispered with a glowing face. Her eyes and facial emotions weren't controlled anymore by her mind, but by her heart.

Our protagonist, only seeing such emotions on the face of his little sister, reddened before he looked away from her stare. ''Buying a gift for Yui. To me it felt a lot like then. Just…''

Hachiman coloured a bit more under his memories as he stopped himself from saying one of his private thoughts.

''…just what, Hachiman?'' Yukino asked as she stopped walking.

Her stare penetrated all of his defences and it wasn't like he would keep it from her for a long time.

''…your hair.'' He confessed. ''The t-twintails looked great on you.''

Hachiman expected her to give him a stare filled with disgust, added by the words lolicon, but she was actually deep in thought before pulling him with her again.

Yukino was actually considering his words. If he actually liked what he saw than why wouldn't she pay attention to them.

''…next time when we are alone, I will consider it.'' She finally said as she looked at him from her peripheral view and saw his eyes open a little further before feeling a small squeeze from his hand.

With two small smiles, they came up to their meeting point.

The square was filled with the last guests of the park as they waited for the fireworks. Yui, who had spotted them first, ran up to them before slowing down as her eyes went from their faces to their joined hands.

''Hachiman…Yukinon…does this mean…'' She asked with a small smile. Her clubmates looked at one another for a swift second before they both smiled.

''Waah!'' Yui shouted happily before she jumped the both of them. ''I wanted to say how sorry I was for going ahead without you, but I don't feel guilty anymore.''

Ebina, Tobe, and Miura were watching the scene with either a question mark floating over his head, a small nosebleed, and in one person's case a deep frown.

''Hachiman! Look, look! Yukinon can smile!'' Yui cheered as she pointed at Yukino, who tried hard not to frown. ''Huh..! Yukino, Hachiman's smile doesn't look creepy in the dark.''

''You girls…'' Hachiman thought fondly. As he looked at his girlfriends, mischievously laughing and overall having a good time, he couldn't find it in himself to give them a soul-crushing remark so he simply sighed.

During their small moment together, the first wave of firework was launched, blanketing the dark sky in a world of colour. Their arms still around each other, he pulled Yui and Yukino a little closer. Not just to warm them up, but mainly to warm himself up.

A satisfied smile was visible on his lips before softly murmuring ''Can't say I don't like where today is going.''

But as always, all good things have to come to an end.

Through the crowd, a single small figure ran past them, walking into several people before disappearing beyond sight.

''Irohas!'' Tobe yelled, and Hachiman knew that the night was over.

The last guests returned home, as did the largest part of the group. Hachiman and Hayato had remained behind on the square, waiting for a proper time to speak.

''I ended up hurting Iroha.'' Hayama confessed. ''Then don't reject her if you're gonna feel guilty about it.'' Hachiman answered.

He was a little upset she confessed to him, knowing that he care for her, but she always looked happy being around Hayama.

''No, I had to.'' Hayama replied with his fake smile. ''I couldn't very well accept feelings that weren't meant for me.''

''You're incredible. Just like that, you change the people around you, Hikitani-kun.'' He continued calmly. ''In a few months, you did for Yukino-san what I couldn't in years.''

Hachiman slowly started to laugh. ''It wasn't exactly difficult to help Yukino after what you had done in the past to her.'' Causing a shot of pain to flash over Hayama's face. ''Then again, I also know who you really have feelings for.''

''It was obvious, you know.'' He said as he stepped closer to Hayama. ''Then again, everyone could see it if they looked beyond your smile, beyond Yumiko as a wall.''

Hayama was surprised by his words, but was aware he was his equal in reading people.

''Last year's play made it clear for me. You want my angel, Totsuka.'' Hachiman accused his, now blushing, classmate. ''If you want him, you'll have to be more than you're now. I'll stop you if I have to.''

He blinked twice as he listened to Hachiman's words before silently laughing. '''So you're saying I have to stop being the Hayama Hayato everyone wants me to be?''

''…yes.'' Hachiman replied. ''Improve the opinion I have of you, or I'll never give you my angel.''

With his last words said, they walked back to the entrance, both slightly depressed about imagining a future without Totsuka in their lives.

The train's metallic shrieks shook the train as it rode over the tracks. Inside there were many commuters returning home. Everyone was still dressed in the work clothing, causing four younger people to stand out.

''Next stop: Kaihin-Makuhari''

''We'll be going off at the next stop.'' Yukino said quietly, being joined by a small nod from Yui. ''Yup.''

The scene was bittersweet as Yukino and Yui wanted to spend more time with Hachiman, but felt like it would be a slap in the face of Iroha.

The rejected girl acted meekly as her face showed no emotion.

''Isshiki, that's my stop too. Where do you get off?'' Hachiman added a moment later, standing near the door with the gift he had for his sister.

Not a moment later, Iroha had grabbed a handful of his jacket whispering ''Senpai, this bag's too heavy for me.'' and held it out to him.

''Yeah. That's probably a good idea.'' Yui voiced with a small smile, joined by Yukino.

Two minutes later, the train's only users were Iroha and Hachiman.

''Guess I messed up, huh.'' She slowly breathed out.

''Oh, come on. Even you knew the time wasn't right.'' Hachiman calmly replied. Iroha looked through the windows at the city that was moving before her eyes. ''It's not my fault. I got swept up in the excitement.''

''I'm surprised. I didn't take you for the type to go with the flow.'' Hachiman answered. She smiled softly. ''I was surprised, too. I expected unflappable but got you instead. ''

''…Huh? What do you mean?'' He asked confused. ''How could I not be moved after what I saw. I started wanting something genuine, too.''

Instantly a blush appeared on Hachiman's face. ''You heard all that?''

''Well, you were pretty loud senpai.'' She smiled softly. ''That's why I had to do this today. I couldn't forget your words from that day.''

She calmly kicked her feet as she looked at her hands with a resigned smile. ''Something genuine. I already knew it wasn't with Hayama-senpai.''

''…huh?'' Hachiman muttered questioningly. ''I already knew I would get rejected. I only needed a suitable moment to get it over with.'' Iroha replied with a small smile.

Hachiman blinked in continued puzzlement. ''…didn't you fall in love with Hayama?''

''That would be impossible, Senpai. I can't find something genuine with a person that always acts ingenuine.''

''B-But you and almost all the girls in our school…'' He wondered out loud before being stopped by her sly smile. ''It's pretty obvious when Hayama-senpai watches the tennis fields during training. Always looking at this feminine boy with sparkles in his eyes.''

''He isn't even safe during training from your lewd eyes. I'll stab them out for you, Totsuka.'' Hachiman daydreamed before finding the distance between him and his kouhai a lot shorter than he could remember.

''Well…nghh!'' She began as she stretched herself, watching her nails for a moment. ''Now people won't forget what I did and sympathize with me. I won't be judged anymore if I give up the chase for Hayama-senpai..ufufu.'' her dark laughter vibrated through the train.

''I don't want to say it but that was brilliant.'' Hachiman's mouth fell open from surprise. ''I need to get away from this cunning fox.'' His instincts screamed as her eyes fell on him.

She sighed deeply before a small blush formed on her small cheeks. Her brown eyes had softened as she looked up at Hachiman before closing in on him and laid her head on his shoulder.

''I wanted to wait for a better moment to tell Senpai, but I think I can tell you now.'' Iroha voiced calmly in a gentle tone. ''I sometimes still wonder why I like someone like you, Senpai.''

''…uurgh.'' He eloquently answered as he felt his heart getting stabbed.

''I'm truly very, very happy that I found such an interesting person.'' She continued slyly with her cunning smile still plastered on her face.

''stab, stab, stab.''

Hachiman swayed in his seat as he felt his heart being punctured from every direction. He was suddenly pulled out of it by small, gloved hands touching his cold cheeks.

A pair of large amber orbs were full of emotion as they looked in his eyes. Not the usual cunning gleam, but eyes that could start shedding tears at any moment.

''Senpai…it isn't easy to like something that brings you sorrow.'' Iroha whispered closely, as he could feel her warm breath reaching his lips. She took Hachiman's right hand into her own before moving it to her chest. He brightly blushed before he noticed her trembling hands keep his hand still on her body.

''babumpbabumpbabump''

''Do you understand now, Senpai?'' Iroha asked quietly. ''…you won't get rid of me anymore.''

''W-Wha-!?'' Hachiman shouted as he realised he couldn't move his hand anymore.

Her eyes shone with mischief, like a small fox, and a dangerous smirk narrowed her face. ''I will make you take responsibility for me, Senpaii~'' a cold voice whispered in his ears, before a thousand-watt smile was directed at him.

Hachiman momentarily froze from her words, before hearing her giggle softly in his sides. As they were alone in the monorail, he didn't mind her leaning into him.

''I will never stop teasing, Senpai. Will never change.'' She slyly murmured in his coat as her bronze orbs looked at him teasingly.

''I'm glad, Isshiki.'' He replied a moment later, causing her to gawk at him.

''Senpaiiiiii…you're supposed to tell me to grow up into a respectable adult.'' Iroha countered and pinched him in his sides. ''Ahh s-stop ahhmm S-Senpaii'' She squeeked as Hachiman pinched her right back.

Iroha breathed deeply with a healthy blush. Her pinching fingers back where she first had them, slowly rubbing the spots she pinched.

''I quite like the fox that's sitting next to me, you know.'' Hachiman muttered under his breath.

A soft bite from Iroha in his coat was felt by him, accompanied by swaying arms softly pounding on him before they stopped. ''Muuuhh…Senpai!'' Iroha yelled with a bright blush and bloated cheeks. She buried herself closer in his sides before softly whispering ''T-That's why it's you, Senpai…always these words on my weak moments.''

Silently the train drove through the night. No words were spoken and only the sound of metal shrieks and the friction between a hand and long brown hair was heard.

Hachiman always enjoyed running his hand through the hair of Komachi but there was also a certain quality in Iroha's hair that felt pleasant to the touch.

''Senpai, do you think there are others that want something genuine too?'' Iroha asked as she sighed in satisfaction. His hand came to a sudden stop in mid-air before continuing his ministrations.

''…maybe.'' He said as a couple of faces appeared in his mind. Once more, Iroha rubbed her face in his side before pushing herself off of him. A small, satisfied blush was present on her face as she spoke again.

''For now I will sort out my own feelings, Senpai. So please wait for me!'' She yelled happily and bowed at ninety degrees.

Hachiman smiled as he listened to the words she said and what he read between the lines. ''Senpai, I already know my feelings so please wait for a moment I can embarrass you with them.''

''Do I have to wait? You always try to embarhmmngh'' He asked with a small yawn, before Iroha pressed her hands on his lips, forcing him to swallow his words.

''Hac-Senpai!'' She yelled flushed from her neck up. ''Only women can read things between the lines!'' before she continued in a lower tone ''I hate how well you can read me…'' and a small pout formed on her lips.

Silently they sat, Hachiman had taken out his phone to see what time it was. A couple more minutes before they reached her station.

Iroha had taken some distance from Hachiman again, though this time she swung her feet around with a small smile on her face, which was slowly turning cunning again.

''Not like I care, but what does Senpai like about me?'' She asked interested.

''The things other don't like about you.'' Hachiman immediately shot back, never taking his eyes of the screen in front of him.

''babump.''

Her face lighted up again under his onslaught.

''That's why you're the only one in here. I can only show this side to you.'' She thought as she squeezed her chest.

''You really are a bad actress. That's why everyone can see through your mask. You always try to be this cute girl when you're actually a sweet little fox.'' He continued calmly.

''Senpai is cunning!'' Iroha yelled back.

''Sure, Isshiki. I like you too.'' Hachiman retorted once more.

For a moment, she was silenced by his words, before her cunning nature acted up again.

''Senpai…are you trying to flirt with me?'' She asked with a slightly disgusted face. ''Because if you are, I have to s-''

Mid-sentence Iroha stopped before taking a pondering look on her face and pulled on Hachiman's sleeve.

''Senpai, how does it feel when I reject you all the time? I don't know, so please reject me.'' She asked with a small smile.

Even though he had never actually confessed to her, her words did sting. Maybe some payback would put her straight. Hachiman breathed deeply before his neutral look turned into a cold look, sending shock through Iroha's body. His crooked back now stiff and straight as he looked into her eyes and spoke.

''I-Isshiki, I can't accept your feelings. We are too different fro-'' Hachiman began before feeling small drops land on his hands.

He looked up to see a haunted look on Iroha. Her small smile had turned into two quivering lips and her sly look were now two broken eyes releasing small droplets of warm, salty water.

Nothing was left of the sly girl as his words had hit her where it hurt. Iroha tried to dry her tears but the unrelenting flood didn't stop. Her quivering voice reached out to Hachiman, apologizing over and over again for the times she played with his feelings. ''I-I'm sorry…'' Her voice whispered finally. ''It's just, as a girl I had to keep an image to like the most popular person. I didn't really care about it until I met Senp- till I met Hachiman.''

It was the first time she said his name. ''I'm serious about Senpai. That is why I'll give you this.''

''chu.''

''What is going on here? My head…it's feeling so light.'' Iroha thought as her lips were moistened by Hachiman's. Unconsciously she deepened the kiss and sucked on her partner's lower lip.

A moment later, Hachiman ended the kiss and held his hand to his lips just as she did.

During their intimate moment, the train entered Iroha's stop.

''Senpaiii…that's was dangerous.'' She softly said before planting a small kiss on his cheek. ''It would be really dangerous if I'd get addicted to you.''

The train came to a short stop and the doors opened with a clang. The platform was abandoned as Iroha got off the train.

Only half a minute left before the train would leave again. In the doorway, Iroha turned around and pulled Hachiman's head closer, causing her flushed cheeks to touch his. She breathed heavily as she whispered in his ears. ''..Senpaiii…my parents aren't home tonight… ''

Where Iroha hoped to leave him hot and heavy behind, Hachiman returned her action by moving his lips to her ear and softly bit on it. ''Uwaah.'' She squealed in a surprisingly sweet tone.

''Senpai! That was a no-no!'' Iroha blurted out as she glowed in red. ''But I don't mind Senpai developing a carnivorous side, but please wait until I confessed to you, then it's okay to attack me.'' She said a moment later with a contemplating look on her eyes, her blush still ever present.

Blowing a small kiss at her stunned Senpai, she walked away into the night. Leaving behind a young man with a vivid imagination and a long way home.

Walking down the stairs of his own station, Hachiman looked at the brightly lit station clock to see it was just past 10PM. A little later than he would've liked it to be.

As his own station wasn't used by that many people, the streets were already empty. The cold wind on his cheeks made him raise his shawl as he walked to his favourite vending machine outside of school. Trudging through his neighbourhood, his path was lit by sterile streetlights with one of them flickering on and off every few seconds. ''beepbeep.'' A sound intruded on his silence.

He looked around the street before raising one of his eyebrows. ''Is someone here?'' he thought as he reached his vending machine and he forgot everything.

''How I missed you today…'' Hachiman whispered lovingly as the cold can of coffee touched his fingers. Opening his can, the delectable sweetness gushed around his palate with fervour. He was in bliss.

The reason this was his favourite vending machine was because there was a bench right next to it. He calmly sat, sipping every few seconds after his thirst lessened and thought about the day. Slowly Hachiman rolled the can between his palms, heating up even though it was cold after he remembered what he had done today. His sister, Yui, Yukino, and Iroha. He had kissed them all.

''Hachiman, you idiot! What kind of route have you got yourself into.'' He mused as he clunked himself on his head.'

His pocket suddenly buzzed as he received a text. ''Probably Komachi wondering where I am.'' Hachiman assumed as he threw his can away, but much to his surprise there were 2 different texts.

The only time he could ever remember receiving two notifications on his phone was when his sister asked him to grab some ingredients from the convenience store and a standard message from his provider about his account inactivity. For a week he couldn't wipe the grin off his face.

But as he read the names from his contacts, he fell from one surprise into another. ''Kawasaki-san and Rumirumi…''

Opening the first message from Kawasaki. It was a small text about her having bought too many vegetables and asked him if he had any ideas what to do with them. As the helpful person he was, Hachiman wrote back that making a bento was a good idea. Of course he meant it for her siblings, not himself. Free food? Absolutely not.

A short thanks back from Kawasaki not a minute later with a goodnight wish from her and Keika, Hachiman opened the other text.

''Hachiman. I need your advice. It's not like I need it now but I would be grateful.'' He read, even though the entire text was a page long. ''Tsunrumidere is a better name for you.''

''There is someone I have come to like, but he's older than me. He isn't in my school and a lot of people don't seem to see the real him.'' Rumi sent a few minutes later.

''Because I'm not good at connecting with people, I don't know how to take the first step.'' Her third text arrived with another buzz. It was the same problem he and Yukino had.

He often gave advise, but not in matters of love. A matter he had too little experience in, so he told her what he would have done himself.

His fingers silently glided over the touchscreen before hesitating and pressed send a second later.

''Tell him when you are alone. Act like you always do and be yourself. If he can't accept it you have tried your best.''

Hachiman walked again towards his home before he received her reply five minutes later. ''I don't really know what I expected of you, Hachiman. But thanks. Good night X''

Re-reading her words again, a small smile stretched over his lips before grinning disgustingly. ''So many texts in one day. Is it finally your time, popular Hachiman?''

''Bzz Bzz''

''Really!? Hachiman get ready for your youth'' He thought as he opened his text with a grin.

''You stupid scum-niichan! you nimwit! you Hachiman! Get home!'' and so he ran.

''I have no excuse. I'm sorry.'' Hachiman muttered as he prostrated himself before his sister. He was kneeled before her as she sat on the couch with her arms crossed.

''sigh, Onii-chan I was really worried. Not a text or phone call. Nothing.'' Komachi said disappointed in her brother. ''What if something happened to you? Being woken in the middle of the night by two policemen saying you were involved in an accident or something worse.''

Komachi would always imagine the worst of every situation. She had enough experience with her brother actually getting involved in those situations that her thoughts always went in the wrong direction.

Her soft sniffles filled the living room, but no tears were shed, and Komachi turned her eyes to Hachiman.

''Only this time I won't punish you. Just don't do it again.'' She voiced as she lowered herself from the couch and hugged her brother.

Hachiman ran his fingers through her short locks, causing her to purr and fell deeper into his hold on her.

''Do you know what day it is tomorrow?'' she asked after a minute of snoozing. ''…it's gonna be Valentines day. Which means tomorrow night is for me.''

He tried to find his words but the look in her eyes told him to accept what was going to happen and nodded.

''Let's go to bed oniiiii…'' She whispered and was lifted up by Hachiman, who had done so innumerable times in the past when she waited up for him.

Her arms didn't let go off him anymore and with a last goodnight kiss, brother and sister slept through the night.

Hachiman dreamed. Not like the nightmares that always managed to get him when he was sick. No, he dreamt of a future, daresay a happy future. Around a stove he stood, stirring in a pan under the watchful eyes of small children, each with their own features but somehow much like his own.

Curious orbs all staring at him. Some playful, others cunning and mischievous. Having the feeling they all resembled girls he knew. He saw his lips move but not hearing what they said, though some of the small children smiled at him and grabbed the cutlery and plates.

A sudden doorbell rang, and the group of children all cheered as one as they ran out of the kitchen. He moved, lifting the large pans one in each hand and put them on the table. Had he been working out?

Hachiman slowly sat down in his seat, before feeling another weight holding on to him. He looked down to see a girl not older than three attached to his hip. She smiled brightly up at him, and as he looked back the same pair of eyes he had stared back at him.

A pair of small eyes fluttered open as a sudden dream had quite the impact on him. He looked around and saw his sister peacefully snoring with his arm still firmly within her grasp.

Until she awoke, Hachiman had been contemplating the meaning of his dreams. Perhaps he should work-out and find a hobby after all.

It was a slow day at school. To his pleasant surprise he received an early text from Yui with the question to walk to school together. Her exuberant nature always shook his composure and woke him up. A surprising kiss from her when they met, she locked their fingers and walked to school with him. Yukino had spent the night at her home, but she had to leave early in the morning to get her uniform. They spoke about what happened the day before and tried to come up with ideas to further their relationship, but it failed. Yui had fallen asleep almost instantly when they laid in bed.

When he entered his classroom, a pandemonium had just been unleashed as everyone was gossiping, minus a few, about Hayama and Totsuka having become friends. Yui sent a quick glance to Yumiko, which was noticed by Hachiman and saw her acting as she usually did. But once every few seconds she sent a look at Hayama and a glare at Totsuka.

With the entrance of Hiratsuka-sensei the pressure some of the girls in class emitted disappeared instantly.

''Yosh! Class is finally over!'' Sensei cheered loudly as she closed her book. ''It's weekend for me brats, so beer here I come!''

With a happy cheer and a small wink towards her students, she quick walked out of her classroom, already taking her tie off.

Hachiman spent a few more minutes finishing his notes and tidied his things up. Couldn't fail his next exams and his number 3 spot after all.

He tried to take his bag without looking, but couldn't feel it attached to his table anymore. He moved his hand around until he hit something. However, he didn't remember his bag feeling soft and warm behind the cotton.

Looking up, there was a small blush on Yui's face, who held his bag. His hand was holding onto her hip. Like it was burned, Hachiman removed his hand instantly and hoped punishment would be swift.

''L-Let's go to Yukinon. She's already waitin' for us.'' She whispered with a moist look in her eyes. Yui didn't look angry at all and held out the bag to him.

Trying to spot any evil intentions, Hachiman stared between the bag and her smile. There was no malevolence behind those eyes, staring at him in affection. A moment later, as she kept the bag open, he dumped his books in the bag and mumbled a small thank you before taking the bag.

Yui took his empty arm and held it between her own, dangling it dangerously between her arms and soft sides. Having him this close to her made her smile before looking up at his confused face. ''Heeheehee…'' She laughed as she pulled him closer and walked out of the room. At least that was the plan until a new voice made its presence known.

''Ahh…Hikigaya…'' a strong tone voiced, which slowly became unsure. ''…do you have plans for lunch?''

Behind them stood Saki, not as confident as she normally was. Denouncing everyone with a glare and walking with her bag over her shoulder to her sanctuary in school. No, this time she had her hands behind her back, holding a bento and looking at Hachiman with unsure eyes.

Her purple eyes looked at him, more precisely his arm wrapped up by Yui and blushed. ''…a-am I disturbing you?''

''No. Is there something you need, Kawasaki?'' Hachiman inquired. ''…or was it something about last night?''

Kawasaki nodded at the young man whose eyes were staring at the ground and a small frown was visible on his forehead.

''Have you forgotten?'' Saki asked with a downtrodden look. Their silence turned to awkwardness as Yui grasped the situation.

''Kawasaki-san. Would you like to have lunch with Hachiman?'' Yui quietly asked. ''I can see that bento in your hand and I know how he loves free food.'' Before sighing in disappointment and released his arm.

She grabbed the sides of his blazer, closing the buttons one by one as she spoke to him. ''It's cold outside so take care of your body, Hachiman.'' and quickly kissed him. ''Next time I won't be so kind. Don't be late for club. Bye~''

Saki saw their short conversation and didn't understand the gnaw she felt in her stomach when she saw Yui kiss Hachiman.

Now alone, the two walked to the roof of the school building. Waiting for Hachiman to get a can of MAXCoffee before entering the empty roof.

It was a first for her, inviting him for lunch. She was already working on what to make when she would invite him over for dinner. Something that would both please her siblings as her classmate. Lessons that she should've paid attention in now had some doodles of recipe ideas.

As she was daydreaming, Hachiman was drinking his coffee with shivering hands. He would definitely be thanking Yui next time he would see her.

Silently he grabbed the leftovers Komachi had prepared for him from her last night's dinner and still enjoyed the taste of it. He didn't really mind the silence.

''…umm…Hikigaya…would you like some of mine?'' He suddenly heard coming from next to him. Kawasaki was looking up at him as steam rose from her bento. Hachiman gulped loudly as he saw a fluffy piece of fried egg looking back at him.

Nodding at her, she smiled at him as she grabbed a pair of chopsticks that slowly cut through the egg. Saki delicately picked the piece up and brought it to her lips, blowing softly on it before holding it out to him.

As if guided by fate, Hachiman's lips opened and allowed the egg to touch his taste buds, before he realised what happened and his face exploded in crimson.

Kawasaki also saw what happened and panicked. Mentioning feeding her siblings as she didn't let anyone else taste her cooking.

After an awkward minute Hachiman coughed and gave her his thanks. ''Thanks, Kawasaki. It tasted as good as it looked.''

''Ah…hmmm.'' She was a little surprised and nodded with a small blush. ''Kei-cha-… Keika likes her eggs like this, so I hope maybe you did too.''

''Fluffy, soft and delicious. I wouldn't mind getting breakfast one day at Kawasaki's place.'' Hachiman thought to himself.

His dream was still fresh in his mind where he prepared eggs that looked similar to these. ''um…Kawasaki?'' Hachiman asked after a careful moment of consideration. ''If it is possible, do you think you can show me how to make these eggs, or if it is okay with you some easy dishes to make.''

With a soft gust the cold wind swept over the rooftop. Hachiman watched for Kawasaki's response but she didn't do anything, until she rubbed her sleeve over her eyes and looked at him. Her eyes were a little red, but her expression was still happy.

''I'm sorry. I don't remember anyone asking me for help before.'' She said with a large smile. ''Ahh and Ebina didn't count from last year's festival. She said you picked me.''

''I don't know many dishes and they are all normal. But if it's good enough I'd be glad to teach you.'' Kawasaki added. Hachiman wondered who he was talking to. The delinquent from his class, or maybe a sweet girl that was behind the mask.

''Yeah. I'm not good at cooking and I don't want Komachi-chan having to make dinner all the time. I gratefully accept. Please take care of me.'' He bowed before feeling a pair of hands on his shoulders.

''N-No. The pleasure is all mine…so please take care of me too.'' Kawasaki voiced softly and as he looked up, he could see a genuine emotion in her eyes and smile.

He had seen them before. The empty smiles out of curtesy directed to him by his teachers or neighbours. But this was real. Perhaps he misjudged her, maybe she too needed someone outside of her family.

''T-Thanks.'' Hachiman muttered with a quivering voice. Kawasaki's smile went from happy, to confused, and finally worried.

Magenta eyes meeting small grey ones until the owner of the latter ones closed his eyes and calmly stood up.

''Lunch is over. Let's go back.'' He said swiftly as he turned around. ''Yeah.'' Kawasaki answered him as she stood up. The cold never really touching her.

And as they walked back in silence, only one thing shot through Hachiman's mind. ''I shouldn't tell her how much her smile affected me.''

The lesson had ended. One of his least favourite teachers lecturing class about social sciences and its implications on people. During the lesson, he could feel the eyes of Yui on his back, and Kawasaki on his sides. Several times they made eye contact but there wasn't any kind of awkwardness between them.

Yui didn't wait to talk Hayama's clique and immediately walked over to Hachiman, who anticipated it and was already waiting for her. ''Let's go.'' He muttered calmly and felt Yui's softness envelop his right arm.

They walked through the crowded hallways as he listened to her lunch story and saw how happy she looked in comparison to two days before.

With a ''kacha'' Hachiman slid open the door of the service club and entered, seeing much to his surprise that there was a possible client waiting for them and an extra straggler.

''Oh! It's Yumiko!'' Yui voiced loudly. ''What are you doing here? Do you have a request for the club?'' Iroha pouted that she wasn't mentioned.

There were still on three chairs left since Yukino and Yui had moved the others out. Which meant that Yui, Hachiman, and Iroha had to either sit on the table or lean on the wall.

Behind a paper cup of tea, Yumiko was playing with her hair as one of her slender fingers was wrapped around her right bang. before opening her mouth. ''Y'know, I'd like to try makin' some chocolate. I mean, we'll be busy with entrance exams next year, so I thought I could try it out at least once.''

''Didn't you say handmade chocolate makes you look clingy?'' Yui answered as she remembered her friend from last year.

''W-Well…'' Yumiko said with a small blush. ''Things have changed.''

''They really have.'' Isshiki suddenly interjected with a smile, bumping into Hachiman next to her.

Pinching the young man next to her, causing her love interest to defend himself, he saw the door open silently and a familiar face stare back.

''So, did you need something?'' Yukino asked from her new guest. Her ponytail and sharp eyes not intimidating her in the least.

''ohh…uhh...'' Saki began as she watched Hachiman being forced to read a magazine with Iroha.

''Hey, I'm not done talking here.'' Yumiko interrupted rudely. It wasn't a secret that the two were each other's antithesis.

Kawasaki snorted once, before staring daggers at the blonde ''All you're doing is drinking tea.''

''Nehneh Senpai, what do you think of this couch?'' Iroha asked in the background. ''It's just big enough to use for two.''

Some of the girls at the table blushed from the innuendo but didn't voice it.

''Uhm, Yukinoshita. It's…uh, it's about chocolate.'' Kawasaki said with a small voice, moving her shoulders restlessly in her seat.

Yumiko burst in a small fit of giggles, sending glares at Kawasaki ''My sides. You're giving someone chocolate?''

The delinquent aura she had suppressed with Hachiman now released in full power as she sent a warning glare at Yumiko. ''Look, girl. Get it through your thick skull that I ain't like you.''

Their invisible miasma thickened, readying themselves to start something. Hachiman noticed what was happening and put it to a complete stop.

''So, what about chocolate?'' He asked and Kawasaki averted her eyes from Yumiko, also averting her eyes to the other side.

''My little sister wants to try making some. Is there anything even a kid can make?'' Saki asked a little dejected.

''…even a kid can make.'' Yukino wondered out loud.

''I can cook, but it's all plain things.'' She hurriedly added as she watched Hachiman. ''I just don't think it's what a kid would want.''

Some more back and forth between the group, they decided to ask the student council for help. Isshiki came with a solution they would work with. She would take care of the formalities and Yukino could teach everyone at the same time.

The next day the service club trio entered the community center after having joined up at the entrance.

''Haa, Senpai!'' Iroha yelled as she spotted him. ''We've gotten some more members from Kaihin Sougou HS that wanted to join. They paid for the chocolate.'' And gave him a sly wink.

The entered one of the meeting rooms and saw that almost everyone was there already. Yumiko was softly banging her head on the counter, probably because he didn't see Hayama around ''You better not be anywhere near Totsuka.'' Hachiman thought. Kawasaki was helping her little sister taking her coat off, and he saw the last person he wanted to see today, her.

''Ah, Senpai. I also brought another teacher. Please meet Haruno-senpai.'' Isshiki said as he felt goosebumps cover his body.

''Hai, Hai! I'm Haruno-senpai!'' Yukino's sister introduced herself loudly.

''I could've done it alone, you know.'' Yukino sighed as she saw her elder sister talk to Yui and Hachiman.

''Eeh, nee-san is a little surprised you and gahama-san are together…even so, Yukino-chan doesn't look unhappy…'' Haruno wondered. ''Maybe…maybe you have a harem?''

She knew she had them as the two in front of her blushed. Haruno came closer to them and whispered in his ear. ''Hikigaya-kun, you dog. Sweet Tsundere, check! Classmate, check! Is there also a spot for a certain sexy older sister?''

''Pffrr..'' He blurted as he took his distance from her, but not too far as she already grabbed him by his hand. She darted her eyes between Yukino and him, staring a little longingly at the both of them. ''I can see you're at least a little happier since you're no longer perpetually squinting those eyes of yours.'' Haruno said with a small grin. ''so please, take care of Yukino-chan.'' and walked to some of the others.

Hachiman mulled her words over, wondering if it was really obvious that he had enjoyed life lately. He stared at some of the other groups. Men listening to the mumbles of their SCP talking about how Valentines day was overseas. Yui sharing the dangers of cooking to Yumiko, all followed by the shaking head of a disappointed Yukino, and finally the purple eyes of two sisters focussing on him.

Making his way up to the two, the older one looked a little apprehensive whilst the smaller one gave him a smile. ''Was bringing her along really okay?'' she asked as her hands held her little sister's shoulders tight.

''I don't see why not.'' Hachiman returned unaware of the tension in her body. ''Thanks.'' Kawasaki replied as her face visibly relaxed. ''Kei-chan, what would you like to eat?''

''Eel!'' Keika voiced brightly, causing her sister to blush.

''O-Oh, I see.''

Hachiman didn't really know how to respond to her.

''Sorry. W-We had it for dinner the other day and she's been in love with it ever since.'' Kawasaki explained with reddened cheeks.

''I…uhh…have fun making chocolate you two.'' Hachiman muttered as he tried to walk away until a tiny hand found his sleeve.

''Haa-chan. Will you taste my choco?'' Keika asked with large eyes.

No disgust, only genuine curiosity was exuded from her violet orbs.

''I truly wonder what it is you see in me when you can even look at me like that.''

''Yes. Any tastings, leave them to me.'' He answered with his hand over his heart.

''Oi, Hikigaya.''

A voice, which brought him so much pain, it disgusted him to hear it again.

She stood behind him, grinning her devious smirk.

''Do you have any more chocolate moulds?''

He could feel his blood starting to boil from this bitch.

''Here you go.'' Hachiman muttered darkly as he dropped a star shaped piece in her hand.

''Thank you ahaha…'' Orimoto chuckled but saw no happy expression on his face. Only cold rejection.

''Come to think of it, didn't I gave you chocolate before?'' She asked curiously.

Ears that followed their conversation now also had their eyes attached to the two, but Hachiman no longer cared.

His face came unnaturally close to hers as his lips neared her ears. Neutral and solemn his voice was, Hachiman whispered what he truly thought of her proposal.

''I remember someone telling me that everyone would receive obligatory chocolate…but guess who didn't.''

Orimoto shook where she stood, never even having heard a voice filled with such malice. A voice she thought the awkward but shy boy he was in middle school could never make.

No one could hear his voice, but they could feel the room growing colder and colder. Hachiman didn't want to spend another second being this close to her, or anyone else for now. He didn't spare her a glance as he walked past her. Tears began to brim in Orimoto's eyes, sniffing as she heard him step away from her.

''Ah…Hachi-'' Yui softly voiced as she wanted to know what was going on, but Yukino stopped her. She had seen the look in his eyes, they looked completely wrong to her.

Those were eyes that were no longer strong, as they always were, but deeply hurt on an emotional level.

''Yukinon? We have to find Hachiman. I don't like what just happened.'' She told her best friend, but Yukino shook her head slowly.

''It's better to leave him alone. When he's ready he will come back. He and I, we are like that.''

As the two spoke, others took care of Orimoto whereas Tamanawa began berating Isshiki for bringing Hachiman.

''What just happened!? What did he just say to her!? Synergy can only be achieved by parties having a similar mindset.'' He shouted to the smaller girl.

''Tamanawa-senpai. I don't know what happened but there are always two sides to a story.'' Iroha replied as she tried to keep her distance from him. ''Senpai is brash and direct, but he wouldn't make a girl cry without a reason.''

A sudden clap of hands cleared all discussion in the room as Hiratsuka-sensei made her presence known. ''Alright brats, what's goin' on?''

''Hummu..'' Hiratsuka-sensei said after a brief explanation. ''Ah…I remember now! You're the girl he hates.''

The room was silent now, only Yumiko not caring what was happening as her knife occasionally cut through the chocolate.

''You there. Speak immediately!'' Yukino barked as she walked up to Orimoto. ''What. Have. You. Done.''

Iroha and Yui too stood around Orimoto, waiting for a reply.

''Nothing, nothing…'' She defended herself with a grin, waving her hands cutely in front of her face. ''He confessed to me a long time ago but I rejected him. That's it.''

''You aren't telling me the truth, Orimoto-san. I advise you to do so. Hachiman has had a lot of things done against him, but he never hated anyone. So why would he hate yo-ahh…''

Yukino closed her mouth with a click, remembering something from Destiny land, remembering his kindness and affection being thrown back at him.

''I remember now.'' Yukino whispered as she exuded her regal aura, looking down on her like she was an insect. ''I won't force you to tell me what you've done to him, but remember this, bitch. I am nothing like Hachiman, I do hold grudges.''

Sending her a last ice cold glare, she walked out of the room in search of her precious person, followed by a stunned Yui.

Outside of the community center, Hachiman had walked over to the convenience store to get himself his coffee. A small thanks for shopping at xxx later and he was back outside, taking place on the curb and drank.

Earphones he hadn't used for a while now in use as he listened to some random music. Anything to clear his mind.

''(Why me) Why my life had to be so rough (Why me) Why the fuck I had such bad luck (Why me)''

As he immersed himself in his music, Hachiman never saw the first intruder to ruin his peace.

A long white, coat fluttered in the wind as the woman stood in front of him and observed him. A small grin stretched on her face as to wake him up from his depressive aura.

Her long, soft fingers slowly picked one of the earphones out of his ears, before sensually whispering ''I haven't forgotten what you told me on the bridge, Hikigaya.''

His eyes shot open as he saw the grin of his teacher very, very close to his face. ''Urkh…'' He forcefully said a moment later, having his face pressed between her arm and breast again.

''Hnngh…Hikigaya, was it really a good idea to fall out to her?'' Hiratsuka-sensei asked as she sat next to him. The two were close, so close in fact that they could be mistaken for a couple. ''Maybe. But…just…haaa…''

Hachiman was visibly upset. The last time she saw him like this was after last year's roof incident. At least right now there were more people there for him. People like her.

She combed his hair calmly, having done so by accident last year and it calmed him down. ''Did you know that Yukinoshita fiercely defended you inside. Hahaha I have rarely seen her act with so much emotion.''

''You found yourself some great new friends.'' She said as she stood up, lighting a cigarette before throwing it away with a frown. ''Treasure those two in particular, okay.''

She sent him a small wink and a wave of her hand before walking off.

In the distance, he could hear a door being thrown open, and two distinctly feminine voices yelling. It made him smile from the bottom of his heart.

Yukino and Yui ran up to him from the community center. The first thing they did was hug him as they reached him. Neither of the two judged him for what happened inside, there was only acceptance. Maybe he could open up just a tiny bit more and tell them what he said.

End here again. What happens afterwards will be shown in a flashback in the next chapter. Just couldn't write anymore.

Changed Yukino's Hachiman-kun to Hachiman because of the Vita game Yukino best end. Just cant find endings of Haruno, Saki, Sensei, Meguri, and Miura to see if they are interesting enough and whether they call him Hachiman.