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A/N: Surprise, a rare Orimoto fic appeared and it is super effective (Hopefully *fingers crossed* )

This idea has been floating in my head for a while and it looks like I finally felt the urge to sit and write it down.

Please do tell me what you think this fic it by dropping a review or a PM. And without further ado here is the story.

Update (30/01/2019) - New scene added at the end

Outside:

I closed my eyes as I exited the school. Why does the sun have to be so bright and why does it have to be so strong? Thats exactly what's wrong with the summer, it so uncomfortable. Your clothes are sticky because of the humidity, you get a headache every time you leave your house and the oppressive heat makes you feel like doing nothing. Hmm thats weird those last two points seem to be evergreen. True no matter the season. But you see the problem in summer (weird people in my head) is that when you are forced into those painful scenarios it feels a whole lot worse. But at least it gives me better excuse to laze around at home. This is probably how it would go:

"Hey, Onii-chan do you want to do something, Komachii is super bored and wants to spend time with the greatest brother ever" well you see imaginary Komachi I can't beca.. wait don't give that look, you're not real. I must resist. No I can't fall for it, I must stay str…

"No problem, Komachi-chan and where would the greatest and cutest imouto in the world want to go" I said with a smile. I'm sure that will score tons of points with her, even though this whole thing is in my head.

Imaginary Komachi recoiled at my statement. Huh, what? How can you do that imouto-chan, "Eww, Onii-chan thats like really disgusting, on second thought I don't want to go anymore" She then got up and left. Mind me raised his arm in a vein attempt at stopping her but she kept walking. Uhh how could this happen, damn it I'm supposed to be in charge in this scenario. Why am I loosing in my mind? Curse my realism.

I shake my head and focus my attention on the path ahead of me. Thats not right, that scenario was not realistic at all. My mind must have been corrupted by the filth coming out of Yukinoshita's mouth. My darling imouto would never think such things of me right? right? All I had to do was give her more Komachi points and I'm sure she would have agreed to go where ever it was. Don't look at me like that. I'm not a siscon, I tell you!

I shake my head again. Its been five minutes since I've left the Sobu campus. I was slowly walking down the footpath. There's a lot of people on this path and they are all walking slowly. Its almost like there is traffic jam but with people. Wait people drive cars so the traffic on the road would also be a traffic jam of people. Never mind, I can't let useless thoughts distract me from my all important goal. What goal you ask? Well the answer to that question is quiet simple my friend, (I frown) not that I have any friends, my great and all important goal for today is … to … go … HOME! For a second you thought it would be something from a shounen manga didn't you. Heh, nothing could possibly beat going home, its the best place to do nothing after all.

As I was thinking that I glared slightly at the group in front of me. Damn raijuus acting like they own the footpath, its public property I tell you. This is another thing wrong with summer. Its like spring but worse, because most schools have summer holidays these raijuus come out in droves. Talking about enjoying their youth and all that none sense when in reality they are just being a nuisance. Like now for example, if you are going to walk this slow stick to one side of the footpath don't form a wall blocking it. You see we loners don't waste time on foolish thing like the "spring of youth", we choose to rest and relax and on the rare occasions we venture outside we walk quickly being careful to avoid people. We are super considerate of others despite being scorned by society, it's such an injustice. We should be given medals or some form of recognition for our great effort.

Its not even the summer holidays yet and these raijuus are annoying me like this. Well at least I didn't have to go to the club today. Thats why, if you were wondering, I'm leaving school so early. Usually, when I leave school the sun is already setting. By the time i get home I barely have time to play games. Its super sad. I'm sorry Vita-chan. But not today, lucky for me Yukinoshita had some family business to take care of and Yuigahama had to 'hang out' with her clique. All that meant is that I could finally mess around, play games and get myself some precious sleep. Its been sooo long, but I feel like I really deserve this break. Especially after all the troublesome things I had to do in this past year.

As I was lost in thought I failed to notice a dark and foreboding force approaching me. I jumped a bit as I felt a tap on my shoulder. Slowly I turned around. When I saw the person behind me a feeling of dread crept into my heart although my face remained passive.

"Ah, I knew it was you Hikigaya" Her face had a smile on it as she lower her hand. "And like what was with that jump, hilarious" she said and laughed a little.

Damn raijuus if you weren't so slow I could have avoided this and been at home by now. But instead I'm still here, just as a wild Orimoto appeared.

Looks like my walk home is going to be longer than expected.

My expression remained passive, "Orimoto" I said in dull voice. I hope the lack of enthusiasm I'm showing will cause her to get bored and leave. What are the odds of bumping into her. Actually now that I think about it, its not really that low. We don't live that far away from each other. So it would only be normal to bump into her every now and then. But why did it have to be today on my one day off.

"So, Hikigaya I don't really see you around at this time?" Why would you want to see me in the first place. I know I don't want to see you. "Ah, wait right I like totally forgot, you're in a club right with those two…" the last part was said quietly.

"Yeah, the service club" My reply was quick and concise leaving no room for doubt.

"So thats why your not usually on this road at this time" Hmm could the club actually be saving me from awkward encounters. But wait just because you go down the same path doesn't guarantee you will be on the same path at the same time, so her statement is quiet false.

"Even without the club there is no guarantee I would be going down this road at this time" I replied.

She then had a thoughtful expression on her face, "hmm, but I used to see you here more often" Huh impossible, "but you were always walking so fast I couldn't stop and talk to you. Luckily, today you were walking at a normal speed!" she said with a smile. Damn raijuus if it wasn't for you I could be free. Plus my speed is always normal, its just that everyone else walks really slowly. And why would she even want to talk with me? She can't be inter… no her presence almost made me revert to my middle school way of thinking. I am not that naive boy anymore. I am the monster of logic and Orimoto is just another nice girl. She is like this with everyone.

Instead of saying anything I chose to remain silent. Hopefully the lull in conversation will make her leave.

We stayed silent, just standing in front of each other. I was looking at her but the awkwardness of the situation made me look away. I turned back to see her expression. I could see the awkwardness was affecting her as well since she had an awkward forced smile on her face. Heh, weakling you can't beat me in a game of silence: I was born in the silence, moulded by it, why I didn't break the silence till I was but a man. Erm, that was pretty cringe even for me.

"Eto … so Hikigaya … why aren't you at your club?" She asked in an attempt to break out of the awkwardness that enveloped us. Heh, so I won.

"Um, there was no club for today." Is all I said. She doesn't need to know anything else after all. Plus this leave no room for any response. My response is what I like to call a conversation killer. Its one of my 108 skills. Its rarely used but when it is it is OP. Its gotten me out of many annoying conversations.

"I see" she nodded. It looks like the technique worked again. Another win for Hikigaya Hachiman take that raijuus.

As I was basking in my internal victory, I barely noticed as Orimoto's eyes widened at something behind me. She then quickly grabbed my hand and started dragging me somewhere. Hey, wait a second woman this is kidnaping. Don't steal my organs. Komachi if you can hear me, know that I love you and please delete the history on my computer. Ah! Wait a second why am I just letting myself be dragged around by her. I can just pull my hand away. Plus this is like super embarrassing, consider your reputation Orimoto what if someone saw us right now, they would totally get the wrong idea.

I tried to tug my hand free and said, "Hey, stop."

Without stopping Orimoto turned around and said, "Please, Hikigaya." If it was just those words I would have still pulled away. But it was the expression on her face that convinced me to allow myself to be dragged someplace. It was a look of someone who was helpless and worried about something. It made me wonder what could have caused such a look to appear on her face. My curiosity got the better of me so I just nodded. She gave me a small smile, then faced forward and continued walking forward. I hope I don't regret this.

It turns out the place Orimoto wanted to drag me to was just around the corner. Lucky me, if you can't tell, I was being sarcastic. She was still holding my arm but was leaning against the wall of the building on the corner and taking a peek at the road we were just on. This is weird, why don't you tell me whats going on Orimoto. I usually wouldn't want anything to do with a conversation but the weirdness of this makes me want to know why this is happening.

I cough slightly, in an attempt to get her attention.

Hearing the cough she jumps slightly and looks at me, her eyes still wide. Like what was with that jump Orimoto, haha hilarious (lol). With jokes like that I could be comedian. Although it is odd whenever I speak out jokes of that calibre in the club room both Yukinoshita and Yuigahama look at me with disappointed expressions on their faces. They both probably just have a bad sense of humour. Ah but the problem with being a comedian is that I would have to talk to people, a lot of people. I can't do that, thats like torturing myself. This is why I chose the solitary path of the house husband, limited forced social interactions. I truely am a genius heheh. Ah but it looks I'm getting distracted from the problem at hand. Orimoto was now sporting an embarrassed expression on her face but she still didn't let go of my arm. I raised my eyebrow, hopefully this non verbal cue will get her to tell me why I have been dragged to this place.

"Um… you're probably wondering … like why I dragged you here, right?" she said her head was slightly tilted down. Clearly showing that she is trying to avoid looking at me. I just nodded, its best not to say anything at this point. Not until she is done explaining anyway.

Noticing my nod she let go of my arm and started twirling her fingers. "It's just… you see… there were these girls…um from my school…they were behind you…" Ah I see you didn't want to be caught talking with me. I understand but if they saw you dragging me along it would just have caused the same misunderstanding you wanted to avoid. I swear this girl can be such an airhead sometimes.

I hold up my hand up, preventing her from continuing, "I understand'

"Eh, you do. But I didn't finish explaining" she responded. The information you gave was enough for me to deduce what was going on, despite what Yukinoshita may say, don't think so lowly of me Orimoto.

I nod again, "I do understand, but you didn't need to drag me here" yep next time think a little.

She tilted her head in confusion, she looked lost. I sighed, it looks like I'm going to have to explain it to her.

"I could have just walked away from you" I decided to start but the confusion on her face got more defined.

"Eh, but that would have made it worse." Huh, worse? How would me walking away from you make it worse? Shouldn't it help, they wouldn't see me or if they did they would just think I'm a random person passing by you. I'm missing something, but what?

"You didn't want to be seen with me right?" I decided to be straight forward there is no point in unnecessarily stretching this out.

At hearing my statement, Orimoto's eyes widened, "Eh, nonononon" she replied quickly. You didn't need to say so many no's you know, one was enough. But it looks like I was wrong. I guess I should have just stayed quiet and listened to the whole story.

She sighed and looked down and softly said, "But thats totally like Hikigaya" the then looked up and smiled at me,"Its actually the opposite Hikigaya"

Its now my turn to be confused, the opposite? The opposite of not wanting to be seen with me is wanting to be seen with me. I blushed slightly at the implications of this. What are you saying Orimoto. If you say such lines and look at me like that I'll fall for you again. Stay strong Hachiman. I can't make the same mistake twice. Think. She must mean something else but what?

As I was trying to figure out what she meant, she continued shyly, "You see I told them… I told them.." told them what? She then softly said, "I told them you were my boyfriend"

Eh, what? I must have heard wrong because it sounded like she was telling people I was her boyfriend. Did something like that happen in the past. A quick scan of my memories confirms only one thing. I confessed and she rejected me, so thats impossible. I must have heard wrong, yep I should probably get my hearing checked.

"What? I'm sorry I couldn't hear what you said Orimoto" I decided to say.

With a little more volume she replied, "I told them you were my boyfriend" her face was bright red as she said that. There's is no mistaking it, she definitely said what I thought she said. You would think that hearing the girl you once had a crush on is telling others that you were dating her would make you happy, but it didn't. It made me angry. That rejection had changed the way I acted. It broke me out my naivety and woke me up to the harsh realities of this world. Hearing her say this made me wonder, why was I even bullied if you are saying this now, what did I go through all that isolation for. The isolation made me stronger it made me see what people are really like. So what exactly do you want from me Orimoto?

My brows were furrowed, "Why?" I said, perhaps I sounded a bit too harsh. But she needed to know this was not okay. I was not happy.

Noticing my anger, she looked down. Maybe I was a bit harsh. "Its just that, everyone was talking about how they had boyfriends, and the stuff they did with their boyfriends and I guess I just wanted to fit in." I understand the need to fit in, I really do. After all I saw Yuigahama struggle with maintaining her friendship with Yukinoshita and appeasing the fire queen. But this still doesn't explain why me? It could have been anyone, it could have even been someone imaginary.

"Why me?" I said in neutral tone, I was angry at her but seeing her looking down didn't sit well with me for some reason.

She looked up slightly and said,"Because you were in another school. They wouldn't ask me question like where's your boyfriend"

"You could have said Hayama then, why me?"

"If I chose Hayama, like no one would believe me. I chose you because … " It was believable. I see. So I'm just a stepping stone for you so you can 'fit in'. This is what I hate the most about clique's, no one is honest. Everyone has their own agenda and is using everyone else just to further themselves. I don't need to look any further than Hayama's clique for evidence, and now another example has come walking in.

"I see" I don't want to have anything to do with with this. So I turned around and started walking. But before I could get far Orimoto grabbed my arm. Twice in one day, give me break woman.

"Wait Hikigaya!" I turned, I could see some desperation on her face

"Why? You don't need me for your ruse" I said making sure my face remained neutral.

"I'm Sorry!" she blurted out, "I know it was like totally wrong! I'm sorry!" she said and bowed while still holding my arm. I sighed. The past is filled with regrets which is why I choose to move past it and live in the present. So, you don't have to worry Orimoto I won't hold a grudge. I'll just pretend this never happened and out relationship can be reset. Simple and effective.

"If you understand then its fine, so I'll be on my way." I said and again tried to move along but the arm holding me back was still holding on to me.

I turned around to face her, and raised my brow. Let go of me already, What's done is done nothing can change that. All we can do now is move on.

"Um, Hikigaya… I know this will sound super selfish… but could you please help me" she said, bowing again. All this bowing is making me embarrassed. Help you with what? Looking at the context of the conversation and using my experience at the service club, she probably wants me to help her continue her ruse.

"I really just want to go home" I decided to be honest, the sincerity in my need to go home will surly triumph.

"Please, Hikigaya" she said, she looked at me with puppy dog eye's. Curse those eyes, they are too powerful. My Onii-chan instincts are being exploited.

I sighed, "I guess if it isn't too troublesome" I replied quietly while looking away.

She smiled in response and said, "Thank you Hikigaya, you won't regret it" she said as she showed me thumps up. Ugh this giving me flashbacks to that Christmas event. I'm already regretting it.

"You won't regret accepting my request"

Request huh, I looked up toward the sky, "Your request is accepted" I think thats what Yukinoshita usually says right.

"Heh, haha" Ah did i say that out loud, I really need to get my mouth under control, "Hilarious, Hikigaya"

I sighed, I agreed to help, you know.

Cafe:

We were now sitting in a cafe not to far from where we were previously talking. Why were we in a cafe you ask? Well thats simple, apparently in order to help I have to pretend to be on a 'date' with Orimoto. This is the second time I've been forced into a situation like this, first Isshiki and now Orimoto. Its like these girls know how to exploit all my weaknesses, I need to work hard to raise my loner stats or I might end up being a… a…its tough just thinking about it, a cursed raijuu. You must stand strong Hachiman, Fighto.

What about the 'date' you ask? How's it going? Hmm, well it started with us walking into the cafe, for some reason she insisted on holding on to my arm for the walk. But I guess it makes sense if we have to pretend to be on date, despite how embarrassing it was. We then sat down and ordered some drinks and snacks, I got a black coffee with extra sugar and a pastry. Orimoto asked for tea and nothing else. Now, everyone is caught up. We haven't said a word to each other since sitting down. She was looking around the cafe with an awkward smile on her face. I was just sitting with my head resting on my hand waiting for the coffee to come. I'm sure from the outside I would probably look completely uninterested in what was happening. The 'date' so far has been just as I expected it to be, awkward and a complete waste of time. Did you think we would act all lovey dovey? I'm sorry but even I wouldn't go so far just for a request. Why did I even agree to this. Oh right puppy dog eyes.

The girl sitting across from me then turned her head to face me, still looking awkward. If you chose to be genuine with your friends this wouldn't be happening Orimoto-chan.

"Ano..Eto" I mean really, this is whats wrong with society, its the constant need people feel to fit in. They are so desperate to fit in that they hide themselves, never revealing who they truely are to anyone. For the fear of ostracisation. In the end nothing but a hollow mask is left of them. This is why the loner is supreme, there is no fear of ostracisation for the loner has already distanced themselves from society.

"Hikigaya" The lack of fear means one can be true to oneself. There is no need for masks when your true to yourself.

"Hikigaya!" Sure society may scorn you *cough* Yukinoshita *cough, but as long as your genuine then I think its fine.

"Hikigaya!" Thats why I make sur— *Bang* Huh, what was that. I looked for the source of the bang and found my answer in the girl sitting across from me. Well she was no longer sitting, she was standing and her hands were firmly planted on the table. She had an annoyed expression on her face. It looks like she was the one behind that loud sound. As a consequence everyone in the cafe was now looking at us. The annoyed glare from Orimoto and the stares from the other patrons was now making me uncomfortable. It seemed I was not the only one, as Orimoto had taken notice of the position she was in and saw the looks she was getting. After seeing the looks of the other people in the cafe Orimoto's face became slightly red. She slowly sat down and looked down at the table. She was clearly embarrassed.

Slowly sound returned to the surrounding areas. But the girl in front of me was still looking down. Now, I know I said I wouldn't start a conversation with her but my curiosity got the better of me. Only curiosity nothing else, don't get any funny ideas.

"Um, why did you do that?" I said quietly

There was an immediate reaction, her head shot up and she glared at me. Ahh, thats scary almost as scary as the ice queens ice cold glare. I didn't think you were capable of such a powerful attack Orimoto.

"You weren't listening to me!" She said in a quietly in a harsh tone. Huh, she was saying something. I don't recall hearing anything, only my thoughts.

She then took a deep breath and in a more subdued voice said, "I know I forced you here… but… but…" she then raised her voice again. "Its like totally rude not to listen, you know" she then turned her head away from me, and crossed her arms.

I sighed. "I guess I was lost in thought, I'm sorry." Apologising was the only real thing I could do. First I say too much and now I say too little. This is another reason why I try to avoid social situations.

She also sighed, looked at me and slowly shook her head. Once she was done she gave me a soft smile, "Geez, Hikigaya thats totally a bad excuse" huh, its the truth not an excuse. "But then then again, its just Hikigaya being Hikigaya , I mean you were kind of like that in middle school as well, haha" Ugh, don't reming of my middle school follies woman.

I was not really in the mood to relive painful memories so I decided it was best to change topics. "So what did you want to say?"

"Eh" her eyes widen slightly, "What did I want to say?" Don't ask me, how am i supposed to know if you didn't tell me. Although you might have told me apparently I wasn't really listening. Again I am sorry Orimoto.

"Ah" she said as she raised her right index finger and then balled it and brought it down to he left palm. "I remember now" she smiled as she said that. Go on, I'm already getting tired of this conversation.

"I was going to ask you if—"

"Sorry for the wait" before she could finish her sentence a waitress came with our orders. It looks like this topic has been pushed back once again. Whatever, I can recover some much needed energy thanks to blessed ambrosia that is coffee.

"Thank you" I said as my pastry and coffee was placed in front of me.

"Ah, thank you" said Orimoto once she got her tea.

"If you need anything else don't hesitate to ask" said the waitress as she left our table.

As soon as the waitress left I picked up my cup of coffee. Before taking a sip I softly blew on it so that it wouldn't burn my cat like tongue. Once I was satisfied with the temperature of the coffee I took a sip. Ah, bitter yet sweet, perfect. Its not as good as Max Coffee obviously but it will do for now. While I was tasting my coffee Orimoto picked up her cup of tea. She seemed satisfied but she did appear lost in thought. It looks like she is probably thinking of what to say.

I put the coffee cup down and then proceed to grab one of the two forks provided with the pastry. Why did they give two forks? Well its not my problem if the cafe is wasting its resources unnecessarily. I slowly cut a piece of the pastry and had a taste of it. Its not bad, its pretty good in fact. I should buy one more before leaving so I can give it to Komachi. Yes, this pastry will be the key in getting me more hachiman points and one up you in this endless game of points imouto-chan. Although, at this point I'm already loosing by a lot, but the momentum these points will get me will surely change the game.

"Ah, this pastry is like amazing Hikigaya!" a voice broke me out of my thoughts. Hmm, you got a pastry slice as well, I don't remember you ordering on- wait there is only one slice of pastry on our table. My one! And its smaller than what it was ten seconds ago. Also the second fork that was provided is now in Orimoto's hand. The said girl currently has a content smile on her face as she chewed on the stollen piece.

She then swallowed and said, "You have great taste Hikigaya" then she gave me a thumbs up and smiled again. Oi, woman you cant just steal someones snack without their permission. Damn raijuu's and there need to share food. If you wanted a snack to eat you could have just ordered one yourself. You didn't need to steal mine.

"yeah, yeah I have great taste" I said in sarcastic tone while trying maintain my composure. If I let my disappointment be visible then it will be like letting her win. I've already lost enough today as it is.

"Preach it!" she said. This time i scowled. Was that supposed to be joke Orimoto. If it was then it was in poor taste. Its still too soon! I'm getting flashback to the Christmas event.

"Haha like whats with the look on your face Hikigaya. Hilarious!" Great another person joins the group of people who laugh at my face.

I decided not to respond to her and just proceeded to taking another piece out of my pastry, making sure it was on opposite side from where Orimoto stole her piece. This cake really is good.

As I was savouring the piece in my mouth Orimoto spoke again, "Ah right Hikigaya…" why did you pause. She looked down like she was searching for what to say. She then looked up and said, "I … I was going to ask you if—"

"Ah, Koa-chan is that you" she was interrupted again. This screams of lazy writing. The person who interrupted her was a girl with straight black hair with blonde highlights that went up to her shoulders. She was wearing the uniform of Kaihin Sougou, like Orimoto and there was a girl behind her. The girl behind her had long brown hair, around the same length as Miuras. Both of them had that look and air to them that screamed raijuu.

"Rika-chan? Ah, and Mei-chan too. What bring you here?" Orimoto waived at them and gave them both a smile. From the outside it looked as though she was pleased to see them but if you look carefully, you can see the weariness in her eyes. I looked at the intruding raijuu's again. These girls are probably the reason Orimoto asked for my help. I think its best if I stay silent and quietly observe. If I can learn more I would get a better idea of the situation she's in (although I had a pretty good guess as to what it is) and maybe be of more use. I thought as I eyed Orimoto once again to see how she would react.

"We were looking for a place to hang " started the person called Rika.

"And like we saw Koa-chan in this cafe and had to say hii" completed the one known as Mei with a smile. Just because you see someone you know out in public doesn't mean you should greet them, especially if that person is with someone else. That just makes it awkward for everyone involved. Source, a friend of friend. If I recall the story went something like this:

I was walking down the road, happy cause I just bought a new game. Muh, if i take this game to class everyone will want to talk to me and I'll be super popular living the middle school dream. Yes, this game is the key to success. Hmm, why look who it is, its ******-kun and he's with someone. As his classmate I think I should greet him. This is the best way to make friends. Then I can show Komachi the great friends I have and she will really proud of her onii-chan.

"Hi ******-kun, how are you on this fine day". ******-kun looked at me in scrutinising manner.

"Do I know you?" ah, we're in the same class. Oh wait, this is a joke I see. Haha very funny ******-kun.

"Never mind, I'm busy" and he and his friend walked away. Hahaha, ugh.

Ugh, that friend of a friend of mine was so naive. But don't worry concerned readers I have it on good authority that this friend of friend is better now and he has learnt from his cruel past.

While I was spaced out the girls where talking about something I wasn't that interested in so I didn't bother listening. Ah, wait I'm supposed to observe them. Why do I keep getting distracted today?

"Ah, who is this?" Rika said, it seems she has finally noticed my existence. I was hopping to stay obscure for a while longer.

"Um, right. This is Hikigaya Hachiman he is my boyfriend" said Orimoto with a smile on her face. Her acting skills are impressive, if I didn't know this was fake i would have been tricked into believing her as well.

She then turned towards me still smiling and said, "And Hachi-kun these are my friends Rika-chan and Mei-chan." Hachi-kun? You are taking this a bit to far aren't you Orimoto.

"Hmm, so this is the boyfriend you were talking about" said Rika who was now giving me a scrutinising look. I gulped a bit, it looks like she was judging me.

Her glare weakened and said, "Its nice to meet you, I'm Rika" and gave me a wave. I already know your name, we were introduced like five seconds ago.

In response I simple said, "Hello" no nice to meet you, nothing extra. I will be cordial but I will not do anything unnecessary. A simple reply like that will leave Rika with no room to respond so the conversation will end. The conversation killer skill was deployed once again.

Unfortunately for me she didn't end the conversation, she just went ahead and asked, "Hmm so you go to Sobu right, do you know Hayama?" Tch, why is he so famous that even people in other schools ask about him.

Not showing my displeasure at the question I replied with, "He's my classmate" thats it, there is nothing more to our relationship, no matter what Ebina says.

"Right!" Said Orimoto with a smile, "We even went on a double date with him." What! You can't seriously be using that disastrous event as something to boast about. I narrowed my eyes at the statement but otherwise didn't react in a noticeable manner.

Both Rika and Mei on the other hand did react. Their faces showed the surprise they felt over what they just heard.

Before they could say anything Orimoto spoke again, "Speaking of dates, Hachi-kun and I are on a date right now…" as she drew to the end of her sentence she put her hand on the back of her head and smiled at them.

Rika's eyes widened a bit, "Ah right, sorry for interrupting" she then went closer to Orimoto and whispered, "You have to tell me all about it Kao-chan." That whispering barely qualifies as whispering I could here everything.

"Haha, right I will, bye Rika-chan." said Orimoto as Rika turned around.

"Bye Kao-chan, lets go Mei-chan" said Rika as she grabbed Mei to leave with her.

"Bye, Kao-chan" said Mei. Hmm, this is only the second time she spoke in the whole meeting.

Still in Cafe

So those were the 'friends' she wanted to impress. The root cause of my current dilemma. On the surface they both looked like your average raijuu but I know better than to judge people from their outer appearances. So lets start with Mei, she barely said anything through out the interaction. She mostly focused on what Rika was saying and it appeared as though she only ever said something if Rika said something. Conclusion, she was the underling. She was obeying the will of 'the queen' in order to 'fit in'. Thats probably why she avoided saying anything, she didn't want to do anything that would anger 'the queen'.

Now for 'the queen' herself. Rika didn't act like our schools resident queens. While Miura and Yukinoshita were cold and fiery respectively, Rika appeared to be more calculating. How did I get to calculating you ask? Well it simple, that look she gave, the scrutinising glance. It was as though she was analysing me and trying to asses my worth to her. Like I was just a tool to be used in her quest for social dominance. If she didn't find you useful you would be cut off, thats probably why Mei was so silent. It was clear from her first impression of me that she was not impressed, I'm no expert in social procedure but don't you normally initiate first contact with a hand shake. Thats also probably why Orimoto brought up that double date with Hayama. While not exactly a lie, it was used to create an image of me being close to Hayama. Now I could be completely wrong after all the only information I have on them is what I just saw but I don't think both of them will stray too far from my first impression.

Hmm so that means, Orimoto was using my non-existent relationship with Hayama to boost 'the queens' impression of me so that she could cement her place in that group. I am not surprised that I am being used, after all this 'date' was all about me being used, but I am surprised by how intricate Orimoto's plan for me was. Raijuu's had to do so much just to be accepted. Its pretty harsh when you stop to think about. So much scheming, probably a lot back stabbing and a whole lot of fakers. Once again I have witnessed the superiority of the loner lifestyle. As a loner I don't have to worry about fitting in, which means: I don't need to scheme, I don't need to worry about trusting people and I don't need to wear a mask. The simple life of solitude is the correct path for me.

"So, those were your friends" I spoke to Orimoto, who was watching as Rika and Mei exited the cafe.

She turned to look at me and then gave me a sad smile, "Ah yes." It doesn't look like she is happy with them either. So is she planning on using them as well? Well, use and be used as they say.

I didn't respond, since there was no need to. As a result our table had a somber mood and was now silent. To distract myself from the mood of the table I decided to drink my coffee. My coffee was now warm, as result I didn't stop with one sip and I just kept drinking.

Once I was done I put my cup down and Orimoto then decided to take one more piece of my pastry. Why can't you leave my pastry alone, just get your own.

"Um, Hikigaya" I looked at her as I was finishing of what was left of my pastry, she still looked sad.

"I'm sorry" Sorry?

"What for?" I decided to voice my thought

"Well for bringing up that time" she looked down at the table once again, "and for calling you that name and for everything else"

"Its fine, don't worry about" Its not like i expected anything from you in the first place. Placing expectations on people in the end is what causes you to be disappointed or angry at them when they don't meet your expectations. Having no expectation means there is less of a need to be angry or disappointed.

Hearing my reply she perked up. That was a fast change in mood. A mischievous smile grew on her face. This can't be good, have mercy Orimoto.

"Oh, so you don't mind me calling you Hachi-kun, Hachi-kun?" My eye twitched hearing that name. Why do people keep insisting on giving me weird names. Like what even is Hikkitani, damn Tobe.

I glared at her and said, "I mind, please don't." My voice sounded harsh and left no room for any disagreement.

She recoiled hearing my voice, "Ah Yes! … I mean Roger!" and she then gave me a salute.

I just sighed at her antics.

"Whatever, I'm going home." Seeing as my food was done, the meeting with those raijuu's was done and my coffee was done, there was only one thing left for me to do. And that is go home. I'm sorry for taking so long home-chan, I hope you can forgive me.

"Ah! wait Hikigaya, I'll leave with you." We do live in near each other so I guess it won't be a problem accompanying her.

"hmpf, Do what you want." I said. If I sound to friendly she would get the wrong impression and *shiver* I could be stuck doing this once again. And regardless of what you say I'm not being Tsundere.

Oh wait, before I could leave the cafe there was still one more thing for me to do.

I need to get that pastry for my darling imouto.

Outside: On the Path Home

The sun had now begun to set, as such the sky had taken an orange hue. And in the midst of this orange hue, we were walking home. Kya, I'm so excited, I can't wait to lie on my bed and play on vita-chan. My service club duties have meant that I have been neglecting, no violating the sacred tenants of the Hikigaya household. When I get home I shall repent, by playing Persona.

Accompanying me on my *fingers crossed* uneventful journey was Orimoto. Thankful, the walk so far has been silent. I was minding my business and she was minding her business. If things keep going this way I'll be home in no time. Just maybe, my luck was turning around.

"Ano, Hikigaya?" I sighed, looks I spoke too soon.

"What is it?" hopefully its not another request. Orimoto looked up to me, her face looked passive but you could see a hint of worry in it. What could you be worried about?

"I remembered what I was going to say in the cafe" She said quietly. Ah, that probably mean what she was going to say each time she got interrupted. I was slightly curious myself, I mean this topic had been started two time already so I was bound to get curious.

I looked at her and signalled for to continue with what she was saying.

"I was going to ask you" she started slowly "… I was going to ask you, if you had a girlfriend?" Huh, that question was unexpected. And are you seriously asking me this now after I completed your ridiculous request. In the hypothetical scenario of me having a girlfriend, I almost definitely would not have accepted this request. Partly because it would be wrong and partly for a fear of death.

"No, I don't"

She let out a relived sigh, smiled and softly said, "Thats a relief." She probably feared that I had one and didn't want to deal with the repercussions from said girlfriend. But luckily for her I wasn't that kind of person, or had a girlfriend. And she's known me since middle school so who did she even think would date me, of all people. The last time she insinuated something like that was at the Christmas event. Ah that means. A sudden image of the student council president appeared in my head. No. No, I can't go down that path.

A fork in the road appeared, this was the place we would seperate. But before we could seperate I had to ensure something was cleared up.

"Orimoto" I spoke and looked at her with a serious expression on my face. Seeing my face her smile dropped slightly.

"Be honest with your friends." I helped her today so that she wouldn't have to face the harshness of reality. A certain part of me still felt concerned for her so I helped her, just this once. But continuing this farce in the long term isn't helping her. It would create a relationship built on lie. A relationship between friends where bonds were never really formed, since those bonds were lies. Relationships like that were doomed to fail from the start. And when those relationships fail everyone involved is only left bitter. Thats why to truely help her I have to prevent such a farce from happening.

She looked a bit sad when she heard my words, "But… but, If… I am…" Before she can justify her need to lie I had to step in.

I smiled softly at her, if I looked too serious she would think I was just mad about her using me in her schemes. But if I smile it should hopefully signal to her that what I'm about to say is something I genuinely believe in.

"If they're truely your friends they won't leave you over something so small, a bond between friends is something far stronger." As I said those words an image of the service club appeared in my mind, I wonder why? But its ironic that someone with no friends has to lecture someone with friends about the bonds of friendship. If sensei could see me now she might cry. You might also be wondering why I was saying something so uncharacteristically positive. Well thats simple, its what the request needs right now. If she hears these words in a positive mind frame she is more likely to take it to heart. Then hopefully she wouldn't go on with this farce. And would stop bring troublesome requests my way.

I turned around walking towards the path which led to my sweet sweet home.

"In the end its your choice" with those parting I started walking down the path.

After a few steps, I heard her say something, "Thank you, Hikigaya"

I smiled but continued walking, I needed to get home after all.

5 minutes later

I was now standing in front of my door. Finally, I thank you romcom gods for safely delivering me to my humble abode. The place where my bed, vita-chan and most importantly Komachi were.

I looked at my watch and sighed once again. Really I should have been here three hours ago. Why can't those raijuu's just leave me alone.

Unfortunately, my walk home was longer than expected.

A/N: So what did you think? I hope you liked it. It took me lot longer than expected to write this, I found Orimoto to be challenging character to write. Please do tell me how I did.

This is a one-shot and I don't have any real plans to take this story further, but if I do get an idea later on I might but don't expect anything. (A/N: Not anymore)

And below you will find a couple extra scene's I thought up but I didn't think they really fit in with the flow of the story so I didn't include them in the main body but I also didn't have the heart to delete them so I just added them as extras. Also, apologies for any typo's or grammar mistakes.

Now if you read some of my other fics, updates are coming. Don't worry I am still working on them and I haven't abandoned anything.

Please do review, and I hope you liked this fic

Hopefully you'll see me in another one of my fics. Or in the review section as the guy who keeps saying "nice chapter"

Update 30/01/2020 - Extra scene 3 is new content and explains the next chapter

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Extra Scene 1 :

Hikigaya Residence

"I'm home" I say as I entered my house. It so nice to finally be back. I'm coming for you Vita-chan just wait a little longer.

After taking of my shoes and putting on the appropriate inner wear, I entered my living room and saw Komachi lazing around on the sofa. I'm so proud of you imouto-chan, to think you would follow in my footsteps at such a young age.

Noticing my arrival, Komachi spoke lazily, "Ah, your back onii-chan" as she said that she slowly turned her head to face me.

Seeing me she sat up and asked, "Whats that bag your holding."

The bag you ask, well thats simple its the key to unlocking a lot of Hachiman points, I cooly said ,"I got you a pastry"

"Ah! Really! Thank you Onii-Chan, thats worth tons points." Finally a win for Hachiman.

She then got up to grab the bag. Once she had the bag her eyes lit up, it looked as though a light bulb turned on in her head "Did club end early today? Ah! And did you go on date with Yui-chan or Yukino-chan Huh! Huh!"

Huh, how did you jump to that conclusion. But I guess it makes some sense. This is the time I usually come home when everything is normal at the service club. So, if you had no other information it would make sense to assume the club was let out early for me to have had the time to go to a cafe and buy a pastry. But I could totally go to a cafe on my own Komachi, don't look down on your brother. Ah. Actually, now that I think about it, cafe's are usually crowded and filled with raijuu's. I would only go to one if I was forced to. The only people who could force me at this time was Yukinoshita, Yuigahama and Komachi herself. That was good detective work Komachi but in this case you were completely wrong.

"Ah no, club was cancelled today" I started by answering her first question. Its important for her to know the facts in order to get a better grasp on how she went wrong.

But, before I could continue she spoke in an excited voice, "So, it was only the date then. I'm so proud of you onii-chan! But wait there's only one person who could cancel club. Kya! Does that mean you went on a date alone with Yukino-chan, can I call her Onee-chan now" as she talked she got closer and closer, as much as I love you Komachi please respect your onii-chans personal space.

What are you saying Komachi! Stop getting lost in your delusions, that ice demon would rather die than go on a date with me. I need to fix this before she says more troublesome things.

"Wait, wait Komachi. I didn't go on a date with Yukinoshita or Yuigahama. I just went to a cafe and tried a pastry and thought you might like it. So being the good Onii-chan I am I decided to buy it." I smiled and nodded at the last part. It is the duty of the older sibling to ensure their younger sibling is happy after all.

Hearing my reply she backed away from me, folded her arms and looked at me with squinted eyes, "My onii-chan would never go to a cafe for no reason, who are you?"

Ugh, that hurts, how can you not recognise your own brother. Even if I seemed a little out of character you should be able to recognise me. Ugh i fell like crying.

"It was request" I decided to supply.

"But didn't you just say your club got canceled" she pressed on.

"It was a personal request, not one for the club" her eyes widened a bit when she heard that.

"You're not doing something shady again, are you onii-chan" she said with a slight glare directed at me. I'm touched with your concern Komachi but I'm committed to not using my old methods. If I can I will avoid hurting those close to me for no reason.

"No, no don't worry. It was nothing like that just me helping an old acquaintance" I said in order to reduce her concerns. It is also probably best to avoid mentioning Orimoto, if she heard that i helped her Komachi would only be concerned.

Unfortunately, she wasn't satisfied with my answer and her glare hardened.

"You're hiding something aren't you?"

She asked but before I could respond to her question she spoke once again but this time in a disappointed tone, "Whatever, you can tell me if you want onii-chan. Komachi is not going to force you." She gave one final glare, turned and went to her room with the bag in hand.

Ah, scary. Why is Komachi so scary?

Extra Scene 2:

Club Room

I was now sitting in the service club room, in my usual place with a light novel in my hand. Unfortunately for me Yukinoshita was done with her family business and Yuigahama had successfully appeased the fire queen. As a result the club was running as usual today. I could cry, my story really is so sad: my day off was ruined and I had to work.

Since the club was running as normal, my two club mates were also continuing in their usual antics.

"Yukinon! I missed you soooo much" said Yuigahama as she hugged Yukinoshita. It was only one day Gahama-chan how could you even begin to miss her. Despite thinking such harsh things, the sight before me does warm my heart. Seeing two separated lovers being united once again. This scene is so moving.

"Service club activities were only suspended for one day Yuigahama-san. I do appreciate your sentiment but there is no need to be so close." Said Yukinoshita with a smile but she made no effort to push Yuigahama away. You don't need to be so tsundere Yukinoshita, just be honest with your feelings. I'm confident everyone here will be pleased. Hehehe.

"Yeah, but even if it was one day I still missed you. Oh!" she then let go Yukinoshita and turned to me and said, "I missed you as well Hikki." as she said that her face got a bit red. Don't say such embarrassing things Yuigahama, if you keep saying stuff like that I might just fall for you.

Despite my face now being red, I made an effort to keep my voice calm. "We're in the same class you know"

"Mou, I know that baka!" she said and pouted as she returned to her seat. I'm just making you remember, you are a bit of an airhead after all.

Once she sat down she once again turned to me with a smile on her face. "So what did you do yesterday Hikki?" I'm surprised you didn't just assume I went straight home. I mean thats what I would have done if the romcom gods didn't interfere.

Before I could respond Yukinoshita scoffed, "Hmpf. Why would you assume someone like Hikilazy-kun would do anything, Yuigahama-san?" She then looked at me and gave me her usual smile, "Why knowing him he would have lied on his bed and on done all sorts of disgusting things." Hey! playing on vita-chan is not disgusting, take that back.

Much to the surprise of Yukinoshita, I simply smiled in reply. Yes, this time victory is mine. This time I won, because you're wrong Yukinoshita. Hahahaha, I laughed like a mad man in my head. The only price I had to pay for this win was to do Orimoto's troublesome request. Ugh, wait going through all that isn't worth one forgettable banter win with Yukinoshita. Damn it, I lost again.

"Whats with that creepy smile, Hikipervert-kun" said Yukinoshita as covered her chest. I didn't even do anything or say anything. This is isn't fair, I tell you.

However, before I could respond Isshiki opened the door and quickly ran to me. Huh, what is it this time? And I'm sure there was no need to run in like that.

"Senpaii! What is the meaning of this?" She started loudly, startling myself and my club mates. Huh, what is the meaning of what, I have no idea what you are talking about Isshiki.

"I mean, I know I told you those practise dates were educational" she started speaking quickly, but upon hearing the words date my club mates shot me a cold enquiring glare. Ugh, don't look at me like that.

To stop any further damage I tried to interrupt her, "Isshiki" the key word was tried.

"but I didn't think you would use it so quickly" she continued. What is she taking about, I have no idea.

"Isshiki!" I said more forcefully this time she broke out of her ramblings and looked at me in surprise.

"I don't know what your talking about" I had to make it clear I don't know what she is saying. With this she should be able to clarify otherwise I would assume somethings and she would assume other things and whole bunch of misunderstanding would be created. Which would of course lead to more unnecessary and troublesome problems. To save my self work in the future I had to make my position clear in the present.

Hearing my statement, Isshiki paused and took a deep breath. Probably to calm herself down. She then looked me with a confident look on her face. Well done Iroha-chan, I'm routing for you. Ask any question and I shall answer to the best of my abilities (as long as it doesn't require work, lol).

"Senpai, why were you with that girl from Kahin Sougou?"

My eyes widened at the statement. So that's what she was talking about. Her previous rambling now made more sense. I briefly looked at my club mates and both of them looked at me shocked.

"What is she talking about Hikigaya-kun" said Yukinoshita, her voice making it clear that she demanded an explanation.

"Yeah, who is she Hikki?" Yuigahama also stepped in, wanting to know more.

"She was my classmate in middle school …" I started but before I could continue Yuigahama interrupted me.

"You…You mean that girl from that time" both Yuigahama and Yukinoshita shot me angry glares. That time being the double date incident. Now I don't know what Hayama told them but Orimoto and my fellow service club members seemed cordial in the Christmas event and the Valentines event so why are they giving me such angry glares?

I looked down in an effort to hide from it, "Yes" was my response. I can't leave it at that I need to say more before they misunderstand.

But once again before I could elaborate, Isshiki spoke up, "I saw them in a cafe, senpai's." Ah, wait you are only adding fuel to the fire.

"And I heard the girl call senpaii her boyfriend." Ah! A feeling of dread went over me when I heard what Isshiki said. I don't think I'm going to make it home alive, I here by decree all my worldly belongings should pass on to Komachi.

"BOYFRIEND!" Shouted Yuigahama as she stood up with her chair falling to the ground.

Yukinoshita looked down, her hand lying on her lap, curled into a fist. "Is what she saying true Hi-ki-gaya-kun" she said in the coldest voice I've ever heard.

"Its not!" I started. I was also now also standing. I had to clear up this misunderstanding before it was too late.

"But I heard it Senpaii" Said Isshiki once again, ugh stop interrupting. If you let me finish we wouldn't be in this situation right now.

I took a deep breath to calm myself down, while everyone in the room continued to glare at me.

"Its not what you think it is" I said in a calm voice. Hopefully, they choose to listen to the truth.

"Then what exactly is it" said Yukinoshita in harsh voice.

I sighed, "She asked me to pretend to be her boyfriend" I said it before if small things can lead to a relationship breaking then it wasn't real relationship to begin with. I'm more confident that what we have here in the service club is real, and is strong. So I will be genuine. And if I'm wrong… well I'm already used to the life of a loner.

"And why would she do that?" asked Yukinoshita, looks like she is leading this inquisition.

"She wanted to impress her friends…" I started but once again I was interrupted. Why won't people let me finish.

"Like anyone would be impressed with you" said Yukinoshita

"Look, I don't know what she was thinking but thats what she told me." I said, I'm hoping my voice shows them the sincerity of my answer. Because it is the truth.

"Why…Why did you even agree Hikki?" said Yuigahama, she was looking down but her question told me she believed me. Thank you Yuigahama.

"I didn't want to but she convinced me" damn those puppy dog eyes.

"She convinced you?" said Yukinoshita with an arched eyebrow

"Uh, yeah" I said lamely. I'm not going to reveal my weakness to puppy dog eye's, knowing them they will definitely abuse it.

The room was quiet after that. All three of them looked like they were mulling over what I have said. But the tension from before was still as thick as ever.

"If I had a girlfriend I wouldn't go out of my way to hide her from all of you" after all outside Komachi the people in this room are who I'm closest to.

They all looked at me still conflicted.

To ease the mood I said in joking manner, "Besides why are you all acting so concerned."

Hearing what I said they all blushed and started rambling.

Yukinoshita was the only one to give me a coherent answer , "Don't misunderstand Hikigaya-kun, I'm not concerned about you I'm concerned about the girl, who knows what sorts of depraved things you would do to her."

Stop treating me like some sort of pervert. I smiled but at least the mood has somewhat recovered.

Extra Scene 3:

Yukinoshita's Apartment :

I entered my apartment and closed the door behind me. A frown formed on my face as I walked into my living room. Thinking back on the days events exasperated said frown.

Why must he act that way. Why must he always go so far for a request. Why must he always ignore the feelings of those close to him.

Ahem, not that I'm saying I'm close to him or anything of that sort but hypothetically speaking if i were to be close to him I'm sure seeing the way he acted today would certainly cause me great distress. Of course all of this is purely hypothetical and not my actual feelings on the matter.

Before I could give the subject more thought I was interrupted by an annoying bubbly figure.

"Yukino-chan, welcome home. Nee-san missed you soo much" said my sister as she approached me with a fake smile.

I'm not really in the mood for this today nee-san, "Weren't you supposed to go home yesterday" I said with a glare on my face

"Oh so cold, Yukino-chan, how can you be so mean to you older sister" she said and made it seem like she was crying but without the tears

I only stared at her and shook my head before deciding it was time to head to my room and change out of my school clothes. However before I could I noticed that my sisters eyes had narrowed.

"Ohh, is something troubling you Yukino-chan"

I gulped, it looks like she has seen through me.

"Is it perhaps something do with a certain Hikigaya-kun" my eyes widened slightly at the statement, sometimes I forget just how perceptive my sister can be.

"Now, now Yukino-chan don't look so down, just tell your Onee-san your problems and she'll help you"

I looked at her in disbelief. After all these years do you honestly expect me to believe that Nee-san. But perhaps because the matter concerns him she might take action. He always seems to act whenever she says something to him. It honestly annoys me a lot, seeing as I'm his club president. Perhaps in this instance she'll push him away from his brazen attitude. But the question is can I trust her. Will she do what I expect her to do. Can she be used by me.

Nodding my head I made my decision and stared at my sister.

"He agreed to do a troublesome request" I said

"Hmm, and what was the request"

"He agreed to be someones fake boyfriend"

My sisters eyes widened in surprise, "Hmm I would have thought you wouldn't agreed to those sorts requests"

"It seems he got this request on his own time" for someone who supposedly hates to work he sure likes to a lot of work when he has no need to.

My sister looked at me and smile crept on her lips.

"Hehe, Hikigaya-kun always finds a way to stay interesting" she whispered to her self and then looked up to me.

"Tell me more Yukino-chan, tell your Nee-san every last detail" she said as her smile grew

I hope this works the way I want it to work.

A/N: Yukinoshita Haruno has joined the battle.

This is a small teaser to explain what is to come.

This is thanks to all the reviews that where asking for more. I honestly didn't think there was more I could add but then I this idea popped up. What would happen if Haruno found out about this? (Derived from the review of a fan) The answer to that question is in the upcoming next chapter.

Its also now 2020 and if you are reader of my other fics, you might know what that means. Its now been 2 years so its time for the promised 2 year update to those stories.

See you all in the next chapter.

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