Hachiman's POV

The next day.

"Hey, Onii-chan. How did it go?"

Ask Komachi across the dining table.

"It went well, She's my girlfriend now."

I answered casually while eating my breakfast.

"Ah...I see...Well, that's to be expected. Congrats Onii-chan."

She said while looking relieved.

"Thanks, Komachi."

"No problem, And also... Don't hurt her Onii-chan, Or It will really be the end of you."

She looked at me straight in the eye with a spooky face and said that.

My sister really is scary.

Anyway, after we finish eating our breakfast. I was about to get my bike when someone rings the doorbell.

I went to my door and opens it.

"Morning Hachiman."

She said with a dazzling smile that pierces my heart.

I was just standing there in front of the door, with my mouth hanging open.

"What's wrong Hachiman? Aren't we going to school?"

She asks playfully.

I didn't expect her to come to my house just so we can go to school together.

This girl is just full of surprises.

"Oh...Yeah..Sure..Come on in first."

"Okay then, I am coming in."

And then we went to the kitchen to wait for Komachi, finishing her breakfast.

After Komachi saw Meguri. She immediately gasps and almost chokes on the food.

"Onii-chan! You didn't tell me Meguri was going to come by."

"Well..I didn't know either."

I said while sighing.

"Hello Komachi-chan, It's been a while."

Meguri said casually.

"Ah..yeah..It's been a while Meguri-san, You haven't changed at all."

"You too Komachi-chan."

They said casually to each other.

"Anyway, I could go by myself. You guys can go first."

Komachi said while still eating her breakfast.

"You sure Komachi?"

I asked, worried for my sister.

"Yeah, I think I can manage. Just go already"

"Okay then, take care Komachi. You ready Meguri?"

"Yeah, Let's go. Bye Komachi-chan."

"Bye."

And then we went outside.

"So...Do you prefer walking or being on a bike?"

"I would like the bike If you don't mind."

That's unexpected.

Especially because she always walk to school.

Maybe she just got tired of it or something?

That must be it.

I wouldn't inquire any further for answers though.

While I was preparing my bike she immediately hops in with her cheeky smile.

Well, she saves me the time I suppose.

I decide not to comment on it and just get on the bike and went to school.

Halfway to school.

Meguri started a conversation, breaking the silence.

"Hey Hachiman."

"Yeah?"

"Are you okay with me telling others about us?"

She ask carefully.

To be honest I don't really care about others opinion about me that much but these days, I seem to care about them if not a little bit.

"Sure...What can possibly go wrong?"

I said sarcastically.

"Haha...Maybe you could finally be famous around school. And make a harem along the way?" If you are going to do that, make sure to include Yuigahama and Yukinoshita-san okay?"

She said sarcastically as well.

"Right..."

And then I could feel her face turn serious.

"What if we tell Yukinoshita-san and Yuigahama-san about us later at the club?"

She ask bashfully, her soft and sad voice filled my ears.

I could see clearly that she is really nervous about this.

I thought about this for some time yesterday as well. I don't know how they will react to this.

The only thing both of us could wish for is that they took it well.

"Yeah, sure. Let's tell them the truth. Don't worry, everything will be fine Meguri."

I said as I try to reassure her.

"Thanks Hachiman."

She thanked me with her usual trademark smile that I loved.

After that, both of us doesn't say a single word to each other.

Merely the presence of each other is enough for the both of us.

After a while, we passed some students going to school on foot.

They seem to be surprised seeing the "famous" former student council president on a bike with a loser like me.

We pay them no mind and went to our respective classroom.

Class went as usual. There are a few whisper here and there that clearly involves me since they sometimes took a glance at me.

I pay them no mind and went to go eat lunch in my usual spot.

It was quiet there as usual.

At least for a few minutes until I heard the voices of a girl and a boy.

It looks like a confession.

It's not really my problem so I decided to ignore them.

At least I was about to, until I notice that the girl was none other than Meguri.

I felt pain in my chest.

I was feeling really anxious.

Is this how jealousy felt?

It certainly is not a good feeling.

I decided to eavesdrop for a bit, to ease my anxiousness.

"You..uh..look good with your new glasses Shiromeguri-san."

He said as he try to flatter her.

"Thanks."

She respond with a smile.

"Um..S-s-shiromeguri-san...W-w-would you g-g-g-go out with me?"

The boy said with extreme shyness that caused him to stutter.

He reminds me of a certain weird-haired weirdo that plays card games and stutter a lot.

"I appreciate your offer, but sadly I would have to refuse since I am already in a relationship."

She said with a gentle but stern tone.

"Why?...Why did this happen to me?...Tell me Shiromeguri-san..Who is it? At least tell me that."

He said while tears roll down his cheeks.

His face and tone was filled with despair and anger.

Meguri takes a deep breath before speaking.

"I suppose it's fine, It's Hikigaya Hachiman. You may not know him."

She said with an expression of relief.

It's almost like a burden has been lifted from her chest.

But the boy expression was different.

His expression was now filled with pure anger and disgust.

He immediately speaks while raising his tone.

"You mean Hikigaya that's a grade below us? That Hikigaya who's known as an asshole and creep by the whole school? Are you fucking kidding me Meguri?"

He said with anger.

Meguri sigh and her expression turned serious.

"Yes, that's him. What's wrong with dating someone younger than me? And also don't act like you know him, you dipshit. You just heard rumors about him, you don't know him personally like I do. Don't call me by my first name again. And if you ever talk shit about him again. I'll destroy your reputation at school so much that you'll quit school and commit suicide."

Wow, that was extreme.

It's the first time I have ever seen Meguri that mad.

Remind me not to make her mad.

The boy was startled.

He was also surprised at what happened to Meguri.

And then Meguri closes her eyes and breathe in.

She looks more calmed now.

Meguri then speaks again with a more relaxed and calmed expression.

"Look...I am sorry that I can't be your girlfriend. I know that you are feeling really anxious and angry right now. But please respect my own choice. And if you can't do that, then I ask that you leave me alone."

She said with a gentle tone once again.

However, The boy immediately yell at her while crying.

"You fucking bitch! How dare you! I've waited for so long...And yet...You accept him? How could you! You will pay for that!"

He raised his right hand.

He was about to slap her.

I instinctively dash at him and parry his hand with mine.

Both of them was surprised.

"You'll pay for this!"

He yells while leaving us.

Silence followed after that.

After a few minutes in silence, Meguri opens her mouth.

"Thanks Hachiman...For saving me."

She said bashfully while blushing.

"A-ah It's no problem."

I said flustered.

"Let's sit there."

"Okay."

"Who's that anyway?"

"Oh..He's just my classmate. Don't worry about him. And also...I don't know you had a habit for spying on girls, you creep."

She said teasingly, trying to lighten the mood.

Seriously? I saved her, and this is what I got in return?

Well, you'll regret teasing me.

"No...I only spy exclusively on one girl. The only girl that I loved to be precise."

I voiced out my comeback with a smug face.

Her cheeks turned crimson. It's almost like a tomato.

Ha! How's that for a comeback?

"Geez...How did you got so good with this?"

She respond timidly while lowering her head.

"Well..I learned from the best after all. By the way, I just saved you. Don't reward me with your teasing."

I said while looking annoyed.

"Fufufu..You want a reward huh? How about this?"

She moved behind me and wrap her arms around my head while petting my head gently.

"W-wha?"

It was unexpected.

But felt good nonetheless.

We stayed like that for a whole minute.

I tried to say something.

"He-"

"Don't ruin the mood Hachiman."

I stopped speaking after that.

She was right. It's better this way.

Total silence.

I felt at peace like this. And I imagine she also feel the same.

We stayed like that until the bell signaling the end of lunch came.

After that we part ways and went to our respective classroom.

School has ended and I decided to go to the clubroom.

Originally, I was going to Meguri's classroom first. But I unfortunately don't know where that might be.

After I arrived in front of the classroom, I waited for Meguri to shows up.

After a minute or two, she finally came.

"Hey Hachiman. You ready?"

"Yeah..."

I said while feeling nervous.

"Don't worry Hachiman, I am sure everything is going to be okay."

She said while staring at my face with her usual smile, trying to reassure me.

"Yeah, You're right."

"There you go."

Before we go in, She hold my hand while smiling at me.

I smile back at her.

She really is a dependable girlfriend.

And then I open the door and quickly head inside.

"Hello Hikigaya-kun...and...Shiromeguri-san?"

"Hey, Hikki..What's Shiromeguri-senpai doing here?"

Both of them ask with a confused look on their face.

Both of their expression then turned grim when they notice that our hands were linked.

"Ah..I see...So that's how it is. So the rumors were true after all."

Yukinoshita said as if she had solved something.

So the rumors are about us after all.

"Yes...Meguri and I are dating."

Both of them were silent.

But after a while, Yukinoshita spoke up.

"It was...a surprise...But we will give both of you our blessings."

"I'll give mine as well."

Yuigahama said as well.

Well...that's a relief.

"It was unexpected...To see both of you together. I wouldn't have ever see this coming."

Yukinoshita said.

"Well...Let's just say we had a history together."

Meguri suddenly said playfully.

Both of them were bewildered but decide not to intrude any further.

"Oh and also...You look handsome with the glasses Hikki."

She said bashfully while blushing.

"Ah..Thanks Yuigahama."

I said while blushing as well.

And then Meguri puffs out her cheek while sulking and said.

"Hey...Don't go cheating on me now."

The three of us simply laughed at Meguri's.

After that we talked about a lot of things.

And then a certain topic comes up...

"So have you guys..you know..have sex yet?"

Yuigahama ask bashfully.

I dropped my tea that I was about to drink.

What in the hell is she asking?

"What was that about? And no, we haven't!"

I answered feeling annoyed.

And then suddenly, Meguri close in on me and whispered to my ears with the sexiest and the lewdest voice ever known to mankind.

It wasn't very loud but it was audible enough for Yukinoshita and Yuigahama to hear.

"What are you talking about Hachiman? Of course we have silly. Or have you forget about that night? That night when you lured me into your empty house to satisfy all your desires. That night when you ravage me and teach me the pleasure of being a woman. And also that time when you use my braids to hold me while your-"

"All right, that's enough."

I said with a stern tone while also blushing.

I couldn't believe that she just whispered that to my ears. I could feel her breath and her pink lips grazed my ears just then.

It was so lewd that my cheeks are basically tomatoes right now.

Everyone were blushing. All the girls in the clubroom apart from Meguri were blushing crimson.

"HAHAHAH...I didn't hear anything...HAHAHA."

Yukinoshita laughs maniacally as she try to not hear any more of that by covering her ears.

I guess she's the type to deny something when she can't take it huh.

She's also isn't good with indecent stuff I suppose.

"Ah..I..see...That's...How...It...Is...Huh..."

Yuigahama said weirdly. She's like a robot.

I think we just broke her.

"Oh..My..Have I gone too far?"

She said playfully.

"YOU THINK!?"

The three of us yelled at Meguri in sync.

"Geez...I am sorry that I have a better sense of humor than you guys."

She said while pouting.

After a while everything went normal.

"My image of you are broken, Shiromeguri-san."

Yukinoshita said with an annoyed expression on her face.

"Mine as well."

Followed by Yuigahama while sighing.

Meguri only respond by smiling once again.

What a troublesome girlfriend.

After that, no request came and so we went home.

I went to Saize together with Meguri while Yuigahama and Yukinoshita went home.

"So Hachiman...You remember when I told you that I had a fiancee?"

Meguri suddenly ask.

"Yes...I do remember. What are we going to do about it?"

"How about having dinner in my place tonight and talk about it with my father?"

"Sure"

After that we went to her house.

"I am home."

"I am coming in."

Both of us said in sync as we went inside.

"Welcome home"

Said her father.

Her father looks really tired.

Her father analyze me for a bit and offer me to have dinner.

I was feeling really nervous.

And so, while we were having dinner.

Her father ask some question at me.

It was mostly some formal stuff.

And then an important question came up.

"Do you love my daughter?"

He ask with a serious face.

"Yes I do."

I respond with an equally serious face as well.

"Well that's great. Now, I can get to the more important stuff."

He said while looking relief.

"Hikigaya-kun and Meguri. This might come as a surprise but I have a disease. A tumor in my head to be exact. I could go for an operation, but unfortunately there's a chance it might fail and I die in the process."

Both of us were shocked.

Didn't Meguri know about this?

"What are you talking about dad?"

Meguri ask desperately.

"I am sorry, that I have kept this a secret from you. This is why I want you to make him your boyfriend as soon as possible and meet me."

He said with an apologetic face.

"So..you knew...about it?"

"Yes Meguri. I know that you've been lying to me. I am your father after all."

"And about the engagement..."

"Oh...I just use that as an excuse to encourage you more since I don't have that many time left. I already know that you wouldn't even bother to check inside it. So I didn't prepare anything inside."

He said that so casually.

Meguri was dumbfounded after knowing it was a lie.

"Geez..I was really nervous about it you know. Don't hide anything like that again okay? And promise me to do the operation."

She said while crying and hugging her father.

"Haha..I am sorry."

He said while laughing and also hugging her.

Some quality family time. How nice.

We talked about a lot of things after that.

Meguri is in the kitchen washing the dishes.

I was going to offer helping her but she declined it.

And so, I am here with her father.

There was silence until her father decide to speak.

"Hikigaya kun, take care of her okay?"

"Of course, Shiromeguri-san."

He just smiles at my respond.

And then I decided to ask him a question.

"Shiromeguri-san, can I ask you a question?"

I ask nervously.

"Sure..Go ahead."

He said casually.

"What's Meguri's finger-size?"

I said trying to keep up my cool front without blushing.

"What?...Oh...I see..I'll write it in a paper."

He was surprised and confused at first, but immediately catch my point.

And then, he wrote it on a small paper.

"Here you go."

He handed it to me.

"Thank you."

I said thankfully.

"And Hikigaya-kun..."

"Yes?"

I ask thoughtfully.

"Good luck."

He said with a smile.

"Thank you."

I reply with gratitude.

After that I went home since It was late at night.

God, that was nerve-wracking.

Well, thankfully his dad is supportive of it.

It could have gone far worse.

It might be too soon, but whatever.

I've already decided on it.

But here comes the hard part.

Convincing my own parents.

I'll do it tomorrow.

I am too tired right now.

Besides, they are probably asleep by now.

I was going to sleep until I heard my phone buzzing.

It's probably Meguri, saying good night.

"Good night, Hachiman."

Yep, it is.

That made me smile a bit.

"Good night, Meguri."

After replying to it, I fell asleep.

The next morning.

I was about to go to the kitchen to eat breakfast when I noticed something unusual.

There's my Mom and Dad there.

That doesn't happen very often. They usually have already gone for work by now.

"Good morning Hachiman, take a seat."

My Mom said while keeping a poker face.

"Yes? Where's Komachi mom?"

I ask while feeling confused.

"She has already gone to school."

My Dad said with a serious face.

Really? That's unusual.

"So...What's up?"

I ask nervously.

"We have already heard everything from Komachi."

Mom said with extreme tense.

"I-I..see."

I respond bashfully.

"So you have a girlfriend?"

Dad asks bluntly.

"Yes..."

After that, Both of their expressions become one of relief.

"Ah..finally my son has a girlfriend."

My mom said with proud.

"Yes...I didn't think this day would have come."

Dad also said with proud.

Did they seriously believe I'll end up forever alone or something?

How despicable.

But there's one more thing.

Might as well, do it now.

"Listen..Mom..Dad..I have something I want to tell both of you."

I speak up, nervously.

"Yes..What is it?"

Both of them ask with anticipation.

"I..am..Going to well...Propose her...At her graduation day...Is that okay?"

I said timidly, scared to what they might respond with.

"Ah..That so..If you are so sure about it, then yes both of us approve."

My Mom said with a pleased look on her face.

"Thanks, Mom..Dad."

"You're welcome son."

Well, that went well.

After that, Both of them went to work and I went to school.

As I was going to go, Someone ring the doorbell.

It's probably Meguri.

As I was opening my door.

I was greeted by a sight that I have come to enjoy and feel familiar with.

"Hello Hachiman, good morning. Shall we go to school now?"

She asks with a big grin on her face.

"Sure..why not?"

I reply back.

"Oh yeah...I just met your parents just now. They were saying something about a bad future ahead of me. What was that about?"

She said thoughtfully

*sigh*

I heaved a heavy sigh.

"It's nothing, don't worry about it."

I said reassuring her.

"Okay then, If that's what you think."

We went to school on a bike like usual.

After we arrived. We part ways and went to our own classroom.

I spend most of the class thinking about how to get the money.

I wouldn't want to burden my parents.

I would use my money that I have been saving up, but it still wouldn't be enough.

Maybe I should do a part time job.

It's not like graduation day is coming soon, but I would have liked being independent and having more money anyway.

A home tutor maybe?

But who would hire a tutor like me anyway?

I decided to drop the thought.

Or so I was going to, until someone calls out to me.

"I am sorry, but are you Hikigaya Hachiman?"

She walks up to my desk and said timidly.

"Yes I am, is there anything I could help you with?"

She fidgets slightly and finally said.

"I-I..was wondering if you are willing to tutor me on Japanese?"

Wow, talking about plot convenience.

Well, I'll accept it I suppose. There's no reason for me to decline it.

"Uh...sure...When and where?"

"In my house and after school, if you don't mind."

That's fast.

"Okay, sure."

"Okay then. See you Hikigaya-kun."

She said happily and goes back to her seat.

I just noticed something.

The whole class are staring at me.

They look at me in disbelief.

What's so weird about me accepting her request?

I need money too you know?

And then people start to come towards my desk.

"Um..Can you tutor me too?"

A girl said timidly.

"Me too!"

Shouted a guy across my desk.

There's a lot of people.

They are asking for my help.

This is weird.

Anyway, I'll try to put everything in order for now.

"Why did you guys asked me for help? There are far better people to ask help from such as Hayama and Yukinoshita."

I ask questioningly.

"Well...Hayama is busy with his club and Yukinoshita-san is a little bit...unfriendly."

Said one of the girls.

"I know right."

Said one of the guys in the back.

"Well...It's also because the exam is coming, and we don't want to get a bad mark on Japanese or other humanities subject. We originally didn't want to ask you. Because we thought that you're going to decline rudely anyway. But after we've seen that. I could clearly see that the rumors are wrong and you're actually a pretty nice guy."

The girl that was asking for my help earlier said while blushing.

That's right, the final test is coming.

Hmm, maybe my classmates weren't so bad after all.

"Okay then, I'll accept. We'll figure out the schedule and what to do later. For now, let's exchange phone numbers so that we can communicate easily."

I think I pushed my luck a little bit too far there.

There's no way they're going to give me their phone numbers.

"Oh sure..here you go."

"Here.."

"Thanks, Hikigaya-kun. Here you go."

Almost everyone handed me their phone numbers.

This is unexpected but acceptable.

I could see Yuigahama smiling at me while the rest of Hayama's clique ignored me.

Who would have thought this day would've come?

The day I finally get along with my classmate.

I suppose life in my class will be far better from now on.

After that, class is mostly uneventful.

I can feel that my classmates have warmed up to me more since then.

When I was about to go home, I waited near the school gate for Meguri.

After a few minutes or so, she finally shows up.

"Hey Meguri."

I call out to her.

"Hello, Hachiman."

She replies with a gentle tone and a smile on her face.

"So..I heard that you accepted your classmates' request to tutor them."

She said questioningly.

"Yeah...Is it that weird?"

I ask thoughtfully.

"Of course, the old you won't even consider it for a split second. You truly have changed Hachiman. To think that you were the most hated guy in school. And now It's the opposite now. I even heard that some girls from the first-year have a crush on you."

She said teasingly.

The thought on how she acquires those information frighten me.

"Surely You Jest. But anyway what changes about me so much?"

I ask with anticipation.

"Hmm...It's your personality and your glasses I suppose."

She said while deep in thought.

"My glasses?"

I ask bewildered.

"Yeah. You actually looked handsome when you're not being grumpy and your eyes don't look dead because of the glasses."

"Oh..I see..."

I blushed at that.

"Now..now..Don't go cheating on me with those first-years."

She said playfully.

"Ha! You wish. I am already content with my cute girlfriend."

I said proudly.

"Is that so..then I have nothing to worry about then."

She said proudly as well.

"So...Me and my classmates are going to one of my classmate house to study for the upcoming test. You wanna tag along?"

"Sure...It'll be nice getting to know new people."

She replied while being excited.

After that, we went to my classmate house.

It was normal.

Nothing extraordinary about it.

I ring the doorbell and wait for my classmate to open it.

After a minute or two, the door opened and my classmate emerged behind it.

"Ah..Hikigaya-kun and...Shiromeguri senpai?"

She asked, bewildered as to why a third-year would also come to her house.

"Oh..I am also going to study with you guys since I am also not very good at Japanese. Is that okay?"

She said with excitement emerging from her.

She's very resourceful, I'll give her that.

"Ah..I see...It's okay Shiromeguri-san. Come in both of you. The others are already waiting."

"Ah, I see...Then I am coming in."

Both of us said that when we got in.

After walking down to the living room where everyone is gathered.

I decided to speak up.

"Sorry for being late. Shiromeguri-senpai is also going to join us."

"Nice to meet all of you."

She said while bowing her head.

It feels weird calling her Shiromeguri since after all this time I used her first name.

Everyone looked surprised.

And then someone raised her hand.

"Yes, What is it?"

"Are the rumors true? Are you guys dating?"

He asks bluntly.

Everyone is getting excited about the answer.

I look at her and she just smiles at me.

I took a deep breath.

"Yes, Meguri and I are dating."

"Hooooo!"

Everyone shouted while looking surprised.

"Wow...Nice Hikigaya."

"Bringing your new girlfriend here to boast eh?"

"Ah..calling each other with first name already? How cute...kyaaa!"

Everyone cheered for us.

"Ah..no..It's not like that...Anyway, let's just get started."

I tried to calm everyone down while Meguri is laughing her ass off.

"Uh..Can you tell me where the bathroom is?"

Meguri asks the owner of the house.

"Oh..It's just around the corner.."

"Thanks."

She said while dashing to the bathroom.

While she is in the bathroom, everyone turned towards me.

"Hey Hikigaya, What about the payment?"

"Yeah...How much do you want? We can't pay you much but we'll try."

Some of my classmates said while looking down.

"Oh...It doesn't have to be a lot. I'll let you guys decide."

I said that because I don't want to look bad in front of them.

"Ah..That so..Okay then. But why do you need the money anyway?"

One of them asks with anticipation.

Is it okay to tell them?

Probably. They don't seem to be that stupid to tell others or Meguri anyway.

I suppose I'll at least tell my classmates.

"I need it to buy a gift for Meguri's graduation day."

I said casually.

"Oh..What kind of gift? Is it really that expensive?"

Everyone was listening closely.

"A ring."

I said casually once again.

"Hooooo!"

And they became fired up once again.

"Ho...Amazing Hikigaya-kun."

"Good luck Hikigaya-kun."

"Kyaa...You're so sweet."

And then Meguri came back from the bathroom.

Everyone suddenly became silent.

"Did I miss something?"

Meguri ask bewildered.

"No..nothing at all."

I said while everyone is smirking at me.

After that little commotion, we studied until late at night.

"Thanks Hikigaya-kun..Good bye everyone."

One of the girls said while preparing to go home.

"Bye."

Some of us that's left said good bye.

"Well...We've been here long enough. Let's go Meguri. Good bye everyone."

"Yeah..Good bye everyone."

We left the house and went for Meguri's house first.

After a while, we arrived there and part ways.

"Good night Hachiman."

"Good night Meguri."

A few weeks has passed.

The home-tutoring is going well and I think I am going to have enough for the ring.

I am currently watching the news.

It shows a Mexican man named Carlos just lost his car.

Poor guy.

It's Sunday today.

Fortunately, there aren't any of my classmates that wanted to study today.

And so I decided to go buy the ring today.

I took the bus to get to the mall and walked into the jewelry store.

As I was entering the store, I was greeted by one of the employees.

"Hello Sir, How can I help you today?"

"Oh..I would like to buy a ring."

"Ah..I see...Follow me then."

The employee then guided me to a pile of rings that sit neatly under the glass case.

One ring immediately caught my eye.

It's a platinum ring with a heart-shaped sapphire in the middle.

I really liked it.

"Ah...Can I see that one?"

"Certainly sir."

He immediately opens the glass case and picks up the ring.

"Here you go, sir."

"Ah..thank you."

Yep, It's perfect.

"I'll take this one then. And also can I request to carve something on it?"

"Oh certainly. Where and what would you like the carving to say?"

"One is 'Hachiman▲' and the other one 'Meguri▲'."

It was certainly silly. But I think she would love it.

"I'll take a note of that sir. Now..Here's the receipt."

I take a look at the receipt.

It was certainly expensive but it's not something I can't afford.

After I paid for it. I went home.

As I was about to go home.

My phone rings.

I take a look at who's calling.

It's Meguri.

I accept it and spoke.

"Hey Meguri. What's up?"

She was just crying.

"What's wrong?"

I ask her while panicking.

"It's my Father...My father died this morning."

"I-I see..."

I felt sad hearing that. And he was so supportive of our relationship too.

"Can you come here for a bit? I felt lonely."

She asked me while crying.

I certainly couldn't leave her alone.

"Okay, I'll be going there."

"Thanks, Hachiman."

And then she hangs up.

I dashed to her house.

I find the front door unlocked and immediately rush inside.

It was dark.

I could hear Meguri, She's crying in the living room.

I immediately call out to her.

"Meguri...Are you okay?"

"No..But I feel better that you're here."

She said trying to lighten the mood but failed as she continues to cry.

"It's okay Meguri, I am here for you."

"Thanks..."

After she has calmed down, she told me what happened.

"My father died this morning when he was watching TV. He suddenly fell into the floor and faint. I immediately call for help and brought him to the hospital. But It was too late."

She explained to me while still trying to hold her tears.

"I see...When's the funeral will be held?"

I asked.

"It's next week. You'll come right?"

She asked me with a desperate tone.

"Of course I will."

I answer trying to reassure her.

"Thanks, Hachiman."

"Don't mention it."

After that, I stayed with her until she felt better.

Today is when her Father's funeral is being held.

"There are a lot of people here. And there are still many outside waiting to pay their respect. Apparently, Meguri's Father is a very social person and therefore knew many people. People outside are getting agitated to how long they have to wait. I suppose they're dying to get in here."

I paid my respect and stayed with Meguri until the end.

Meguri seems better than that one time.

I suppose she has learned to accept her Father's death.

I wonder if I would have this kind of funeral as well.

A funeral where people would actually miss me.

Well, It would be great if that was true.

Today is the dreaded final exam day.

I could feel the atmosphere of the school darkens.

Despair is in the air.

The amount of despair here is the equivalent of the amount in a danganronpa game.

Many students try to desperately salvage their limited time to study before the test and a few just casually relax probably relying on their wits to outsmart the feared teachers guarding the test.

And what about me?

I am just casually trying to teach almost every single of my classmates about Japanese subjects.

It's as easy as riding a bike.

Except that the bike is on fire. You are on fire. And everything is on fire.

And then shortly after that, The time of the test came.

Everyone is doing their best here because no one wanted to repeat a grade.

I answered all the questions neatly. It was pretty easy.

And then, after the test is over.

Everyone asked me and Hayama for the answers.

Everyone thanked me because they feel they did better because of me teaching them.

I told them it was because of their hard work.

After all the test is over.

I waited for Meguri in front of the gate.

We promised to study together since tomorrow's subjects are Science and Math.

She's pretty good at them actually.

We studied until late at night and then I went home.

Tests are over now.

Today is graduation's day.

The day that I have been waiting for has finally come.

I went downstairs to greet Komachi.

"Morning Komachi."

"Morning Onii-chan."

We both exchange greetings.

"So..You're going to propose her today right?"

"Yep, I am excited to be personally humiliated in front of the school."

I said sarcastically.

"Please don't say things like that Onii-chan."

She said sadly.

"Okay..okay.."

I give up.

As I was about to went to school, Komachi shouted at me.

"Geez...Onii-chan. You left the ring on the table. You're so hopeless."

She said while scolding me.

"Alright..alright..I am fine okay? And Komachi...Thank you."

"You're welcome Onii-chan. And good luck."

She said to me while I went to my bike and ride as fast as I could to school.

When I arrived at school.

I went to the gym and gather there like the rest of the students.

I sat as close as I could to the stage.

I could spot Meguri from there and gave her a smile.

She also looks at me with a smile.

And then the ceremony starts.

Meguri was called to get on the stage since she is the former student council president.

Isshiki thank and bowed at her as the next student council president that succeed her.

And then, after the ceremony ended.

Everyone was gathered outside.

I make my way to Meguri.

She was chatting with her friends.

When I was standing in front of her.

Her friends immediately go somewhere else.

"Let's go guys. Let's leave the lovebirds alone for now."

One of her friends said teasingly.

"Guys!"

Meguri said while pouting.

"Anyway, Good luck Meguri, Hikigaya-kun."

And then she left with the others.

"So...Congrats on graduating Meguri."

I congratulate her.

"Thanks, Hachiman."

She thanked me.

"So.. I have something to give to you Meguri."

Suddenly a crowd formed around us.

It consisted of her classmates and mine. Though there are some randoms.

"What Hachiman?"

She asks bewildered as to what the gift could be.

Everyone's eye was on us.

We were in the spotlight.

Everyone are waiting patiently and excitedly to see what happens.

And then, I took out the box from my pocket and shows it to Meguri.

Everyone gasps at seeing the box.

Including Meguri.

"I-I-Is that...What..I think it is?"

She said while stutter a little bit.

Tears of joy start to roll down from her eyes.

"Yes, it is. Look at the ring."

I said that while opening the box and shows the ring to her.

Everyone becomes excited and cheered for us.

She picks up the ring and started to inspect it.

"It's beautiful Hachiman. And I love that silly thing you added."

She said that while tears of joy still roll down her cheeks.

"I knew you would love it."

I said proudly.

"Haha...You know me best. And..what now?"

"Now..I ask the question we have been waiting for...Shiromeguri Meguri...Will you marry me?"

"Of course...I-I mean I would love to."

And then her lips suddenly moved towards me. Her pink lips touched mine.

We stayed like that for a long time.

No human language can describe how happy I am feeling right now.

After a while we broke our kiss, only to say the four most important words that describe what we are feeling right now.

"I love you Hachiman."

"I love you Meguri."

And there it is...

I have fun writing this particular chapter. I think this is the most I have written in a single chapter.

Thank you for everyone that has been reading this. It means a lot to me.

I am sorry if there's any grammar mistake or parts that weren't clear.

If you happen to find some, please tell me by private messaging or leave a review. And I'll fix it as fast as possible.

This is clearly not my best but I don't think it's that bad either. I will continue to practice more and more though.

I am sorry if this felt kinda rushed. I am out of ideas near the end and was feeling kinda sick so I decided to just do complete monologue for some parts near the end. Hope you don't mind.

I'll possibly write a Meguri fanfic again but with better plot and stuff.

Just because you know...She is clearly the best girl and there's not enough fanfic of her. When I mean not enough, I meant there's none.

Anyway..Hope you enjoyed this fanfic.

Daiva.

Signing out.