Hey guys! Wow been a year since this story got updated.

So to celebrate Oregairu's third season, here's a little piece of the story for you all. Taken from the POV from various characters after this story had ended, to show what they are thinking after book 1 had ended. This is like a mini prologue to the sequel book, 'The Dark Knight of Ciba Knightfall' by BlackPsych. Do check out his page to read the continuation of The Dark Knight of Chiba.

This was done not only to celebrate Oregairu's season 3, but also to try and keep this story relevant after one year, like an anniversary thing.

To BlackPsych, this is will be like a small teaser to your upcoming chapter, small elements that'll hint what's coming. Hope this one turned out well in your favour.

I apologise in advance if there are grammatical errors, this was written in the spur of the moment and I'm posting right before I have to report to my army camp.

Please enjoy.


The streets in the winter night glowed orange with fire. The summoned deity of war, Bishamonten, bellowed out flames in a rampage. Late working citizens, in a panic, scampered back into their corporate buildings for any form of safety. The giant humanoid Oni stormed down the road, roaring and burning with fire.

Up above, a swarm of bats approached gaining Bishamonten's attention. In the cloud of bats, black and red streaked giant wings stretched out. The Crimson Shadow soared down and the bats dissipated.

Hikigaya Hachiman, the Huntsman, had arrived. He glided down, leaning back with his cape slowing his descent. He landed on the ground hard in a crouch. Rising up slowly to his full height, he glared at Bishamonten through his red eyes from his mask.

Bishamonten breathed out thick smoke storming over to him, and Hikigaya Hachiman readied himself. It was the battle to save Chiba, with the city and its citizens to witness.


Kawasaki Saki

"Ohhh! There he is! The monster!" Kei-chan's eyes sparkled and pointed at my phone.

"Which one?" I asked her. There were two 'monsters' in the video, the giant one on fire and the dark one that flew down from the swarm of bats.

"Eh? Saa-chan, the black and red one of course." My sister pouted at me, as if who she was talking about was damn obvious. "The Hunterman!"

The news said his name was the Huntsman, but whatever.

The video continued playing in my phone. Kei-chan was clinging onto me, she squeezed my arm as she watched the video.

It was a Sunday, two days since this incident had occurred, and I'm out with Kei-chan in a café. She wanted to have desserts and I figured today would be a good day to do so. We were sitting by the corner in the café with chocolate croissant and iced tea on the table. Kei-chan really, really wanted me to search up a specific video in the internet while we had our pastry. And now I know why.

She still clung onto me while we watched the video of the battle that happened in downtown. It was quite shaky and a little blurry, it was clearly taken from a bystander in the scene.

Kei-chan let out a gasp as her 'Hunterman' got knocked away by the concussive force of a fireball. Even I winced at the sight. Soon the video ended with the giant monster on fire chasing down a black armoured tank of some kind that the other guy got into. Seemingly it belonged to him.

"Wooow!" Kei-chan stared at the screen with jaw hanging.

"Come, eat your croissant." I cut a piece for her. It would always be a cute thing to see, my little sister munching on a dessert she enjoy. I took my iced tea and watched her smile.

"Remember when he rescued me from the fire Saa-chan?" She asked with her mouth stuff with bread. I froze up with that, my iced tea nearly slipped out of my hands but I gripped it tighter. I remembered.

Kei-chan's elementary school burning. The screaming I made when she was still trapped inside, and finally when she reappeared and claiming she was saved by a 'monster'.

I remember the reason why the fire started. Some idiotic boy thought it would be cool to bring a lighter to school. While lessons were being held in another school temporarily, the original site was currently being rebuilt. With the benefactor being this American company, Wayne something.

And I couldn't believe it, the 'monster' Kei-chan mentioned was real, he reappeared to save the school from criminals. He was actually real.

"Saa-chan?" My sister pulled on my sleeve.

"Ah y-yeah. I remember." I said to her.

"Who is he?" Kei-chan tilted her head at me.

"How would I know?"

"Play it again Saa-chan please." Kei-chan tugged on my sleeve again. Really hard to resist that face my sister had. Giving in I handed my phone over to her and she replayed the video once more.

I don't know who or what this 'Huntsman' is, if he's a man or a monster as Kei-chan said. But whoever or whatever he is, for saving my sister, you have my thanks.


Tobe Kakeru

The school seemed to be normal for the most part. Except for a couple of issues here, big issues.

Ever since that crazy lady and her gang attacked the school, things changed a lot. Hayato-kun, Miura-san and Hikitani-kun were not allowed to go with us to Kyoto. I thought the Kyoto trip was a good idea to confess to Ebina-san. Yuigahama-san thought so too.

But that was not the case, and things got…awkward. Ebina-san won't talk to us much, our group was not the same. And it was not much of a secret why.

But in my defence, I did what my heart told me to do. No one could blame me for that right? It was from good pure hearted intentions.

But dammit it did its effect, everyone seemed to be uncomfortable with each other. And I don't want things between our group to stand as it is now, especially now. I have not heard from Hayato-kun, not since that whatever incident that happened downtown.

That person who appeared in school during the cultural festival, the one in black and red. The news said that he fought some giant thing in the night.

Ever since that incident, Hayato-kun could not be contacted. I don't know the full details but Hayato-kun's father is in a lot of trouble. I hoped Hayato-kun would at least talk to us, but so far nothing. And I don't like it.

I don't know who's at fault, I just wished our group got back to normal.


Hikigaya Komachi

Kamakura snuggled up with me in the bed, it was still early in the morning for a day off. But that's ok, it gives me more time to look through all the news coverage in my phone. And there is a lot, all about the new hero of Chiba. The Huntsman.

An actual superhero in Chiba, just how frigging cool is that! Kyaa, a real life superhero!

I didn't care if I already read it once, it was exciting as the first time I read it.

A myth and rumour turning out to be a real thing! Even Kamakura sat next to me watching the video of the fight in downtown. Shaky and blurry, but I wasn't expecting crisp clear video quality if it was real life.

Heh, I'm betting the police won't like a hero stepping in helping out, but so what? He's really doing something good. Heck he actually fought a fire giant! They're just jealous.

Almost made me forget the stuff happening outside my room, almost. I heard the door next to my room opening. Ah, so he's awake now.

I heard his feet shuffling over to the bathroom. I glared in the direction where he would be despite being in my room. Stupid Onii-ch…Nii-san.

Just what is with you lately? You jerk, idiot.


Miura Yumiko

Here I am again, on the rooftop on Sobu High leaning back against the water tower, staring at the sunset.

I twirled the shuriken weapon I picked up when the Huntsman fought against that big muscled thug. The same criminal who tried to…have his way with me.

My lips trembled recalling that horrid memory again, I clenched a fist to steel myself. My eyes narrowed gazing the coastline. Miura Yumiko, you are actually brooding, isn't this thing meant for boys only? Gross.

…Shut up.

And besides, it's not like I have anyone to talk to about all this nonsense. Well, there is one I suppose, as much as I find all the more worse since it's this guy of all people.

The Huntsman.

In the times I've spoken to him, it did help putting any concerns to rest, well mostly. But if he is the closest thing I have for a shrink then that is just…wow I don't even have a word to describe it.

Then again, I talked to him because it's like he understood me. And also because there would not be any consequence, if I talked to anyone else they definitely would give me the pity treatment. I don't want to know what would happen if any of my friends or my parents knew about the incident in the warehouse. But not this guy, he told me to be better. And that's what I did, I know it in me.

Word is that he fought off some unidentified creature rampaging downtown, that's how he marked the end of the year? Regardless, well done in protecting the city. No really, thanks.

Hard to believe I'm the only one who has seen him numerous times already, yet I still don't know who he is...well at least that's what he probably thinks.

You, Huntsman. If you don't want to tell me who is behind that mask, that's fine by me. But don't think of me as an idiot. I have my suspicions and my clues on you. So if I know who you are, I know who you are. I'm sure I've figured out your mystery. A hundred percent sure…okay maybe ninety percent.

No matter what the press may say about you, I know the truth. You're a good person, a hero.


Yuigahama Yui

This is not right! What had happened to Yukinon was not right! After the incident downtown, Yukinon's parents got into hot water. Yukinon's parents got into big trouble because of some bad things, but she did not know any of that! She's totally innocent! And so is her sister!

I sat on my bed, my leg bouncing up and down quick waiting for Yukinon's reply text. She did not want me to call her so I'd stuck with texting her instead. I should have stayed with her in her apartment, but she won't let me. I don't know what else to say about this, but…this should not have happened to her!

I…I love the Service Club. And Yukinon's my best friend. She taught me a lot of things, and we did a lot of things together. Baking cookies, tennis, study sessions, Royal Okura Hotel, the camp.

The cultural festival would've been great, everything went well until the end. When we got held hostage by bad people. And then that…hooded man came to fight them.

From then on, things went up and down. I accomplished Tobecchi's request with Yukinon in Kyoto, but my group became awkward, since Hina-chan rejected Tobecchi's confession. I thought it would have been the perfect setup. But I still get to do a lot of things with Yukinon, it was a good trip for the two of us.

But now this happened, and it's just not right! Why?! Just why?!

My phone lit up, Yukinon had sent a reply message.

'Yuigahama-san. I'm ok, thank you very much for your concern.' I breathed out a very long sigh of relief, at least she's communicating.

I don't care what anyone says about her, I know Yukinon in her heart. She's a good person, a hero.

And…you too Hikki. I really hope you come back soon. You're a part of the Service Club too, I hope you know that. Even though you're Mister Grouchy all day, you don't act like you are a part of the club, you give your own…um…thing to the Service Club, and we need you back. Yukinon needs you back.

You helped Yukinon in the cultural festival preparations, please help her again. Please keep your promise Hikki.


Hiratsuka Shizuka

Now a lot things make sense, and at the same time a lot of things don't.

Hikigaya Hachiman, the Huntsman.

It was good to take a break on the weekend, just have a chilled beer at home and relax on my sofa.

Holy shit, it was him this whole time. The fight in the cultural festival, it was really him that fended off those criminals. Everything that the news said about a night vigilante, it was him right from the start. And from now on everything the news say about Huntsman, I know who's been busy all night.

With a can of beer in one hand, I held my phone in the other hand playing the video of Hachiman fighting that…fire breathing demon thing that emerged from Yukinoshita Constructions' building. A thing that is so other-worldly, what kind of world are we living in?

Why did I think it might be a good idea to watch this? Seeing Hachiman getting blasted off from a fireball hitting the ground, I instantly closed the video and set my phone down. Oh my God….

I pinched my brow and took a slow gulp of beer.

Why on earth would you set out to do this, hero work thing?!

I think you already know…

His words came into my head, but still! Why would anyone do this? Put themselves in danger like this, who would do this? Let alone a frigging high school student?! A high school student should just be enjoying high school and learn to become a proper person for the community. Not do this! Any of this!

But that night…in that alley, maybe it robbed any chance of that.

I let out another sigh, remembering what he told me. His whole story, his motivations, his strive. What happened to him in that alleyway really changed him. Something so critical to him, but he felt like he could not confer to his family for three years.

Instead he became Huntsman.

Alright look, I'm not blind to the amount of good he did. He protected us, all of us. He fought and crushed the criminals that attacked the school. And if the news spoke the truth, he really did wrangled up a lot of criminals and saved people. He actually saved the city from that fire monster, otherwise a lot of people would have died.

But then, it's like he's too numbed to be bothered with his social life in high school. My God, the only reason why I now know he's Huntsman was because he told me with the mind-set that he was going to die. That alone speaks volume of just how messed up the situation he's putting himself in.

I don't want him getting exposed, because that will only cause too much problems for him and everyone else, me included. He definitely doesn't deserve getting screwed over like that with all the good he did. But I cannot ignore the danger, absolutely not.

I'm at a lost. Just what am I going to do with you Hikigaya?


Yukinoshita Yukino

There was nothing. Everything around was too dark, and it was cold. Where am I? What happened?

"Yukino!" Someone called for me in a frantic. I know the voice.

"Okaa-san!" I called her. I wanted to see her again, I need to.

"Yukino!" The voice came from behind, I turned to her. I am desperate to see her again, my mother. But when I turned, no one was there. There was nothing.

"Okaa-san! Where are you?" I tried to call for her, there no respond, not a single noise. I couldn't see or hear anything, I couldn't move. My heart kept pounding in my chest, pulsating so much it hurt.

Shock went through when I hear someone else. "Yukino! Help me!"

"Otou-san?" I turned my head to him, my father. Just let me see them please! I couldn't see anything, there's nothing!

"Otou-san? Okaa-san?" I called out. "Nee-san? Yuigahama?" Make it stop, this darkness. Just stop. "Anyone? Please!"

"I'll clear the air then." Everything in me went frozen from that growl behind me. I couldn't do anything, a clawed hand gripped into my shoulder hard and tight, I cried out as I got turned around by that hand.

It then held my neck like a vice, claws digging into my skin and I choked. I was met with two vile glowing red eyes, so evil and horrifying. Everything just hurt so much! Please just make it stop!

The demon choking me roared into my very being. "I am vengeance! I am the night! I am-"

I burst my eyes opened and I sat up fast, I was back in my room. Cold sweat soaked my shirt, all I could do was bury my face in my hands. My mind drifted towards that menace, my hands slowly clenched and I bit my lip.

That damn bastard.


Out in the night, at Wayne Tower he perched on an eagle gargoyle. Later he was traversing across the city rooftops, prowling through his hunting grounds, searching for any prey to pick off. He favourite prey, criminals.

The night was young for the Huntsman, and the hunt goes on. Any unlucky criminals caught by him will know that there's a terrible predator out there coming for them.


Hmm Hmm Hmmmm…Oh I like to see that adorable face again. Senpai! Ohhh that delicious face! So much energy, what a riot! Oh I just cannot wait, I cannot sit still at all hah!

Hohohooo…don't you go cheering up without me! You wouldn't be that rude now would you Senpai? Soon enough I'll be giving you the greatest show, I'll be enjoying you, ohh so very soon heheheh! It will be so much fun! I should know, I'm a lady who knows my comedy!

Senpai! You better take responsibility! I'll be seeing you in due time hehehehe!

But first things first, I have to clean up this mess! Can't have all the blood around here…killing the mood…Ahahahaha! Hahahaaa!