I was not to post any chapter for 2-3 more weeks. But I don't know why but all these ideas and scenes between Hikigaya and Yukinoshita played in my mind that I had no choice but to write it. This is the longest chapter I have ever written and it is with only Yukinoshita too. So i hope you enjoyed it. If you find any mistake or loophole please mail me or post it in reviews. I would try to rectify it as soon as possible.

Chapter 5: I am not as cool as I had expected

Part 1:

"Good evening Hikigaya-kun."

"Yo."

"Would you like some tea?"

If I said no to this wouldn't I will be a fool.

"Sure, why not."

She prepared a cup of tea in the Pan-san Panda cup which the girls had given me as a gift for the Christmas and believe it or not the present that I had given her as a return gift or the present that I bought keeping her in mind. She was wearing it. The colour can be said to be contrasting to her personality, but opposites do match. She looks amazing with her hairs tied in a Ponytail. Have I ever told you guys that I am a fan of Ponytails? If not then you should note it down.

"Looking at your lecherous eyes staring at me, it's making me fear for my body."

She put both of her hands on her meagre chest while trying to shield it for some reason.

I may have starred her for quite a bit there, as I didn't notice she was very close to me. She had already poured the tea and some biscuits to go along with it. But I can't help notice something like that. I mean, if your present is being used for the purpose it was given for, I think the one who gave it feels delighted. I can still remember the only birthday party I was ever invited in, I gave the present to the guy but he looked at me as if asking himself, 'why was he here?' or 'who is he?'. But that didn't really hurt as much as the thing that happened the next day. The book that I had bought after contemplating for a long time and thought that it would be a good read. I found it in the trash can in our class next day. They made fun of the present being so nerdy and creepy and wrote things on the book and tore it in many places and used it for planes. That was the last day I ever got any present for anyone other than my family. It wasn't because that I wasn't invited ever again.

"Ah sorry, I was just watching the ribbon that I gave you."

"O-oh th-this."

She stuttered for a bit there.

"Ahem. I was busy with the assignment so I had to tie my hairs and this was the best to thing to keep my hairs from coming into my eyes, so don't mind it."

She cleared her throat to rectify her mistake and give a reason to justify her action for wearing the so-called item. But it didn't matter to me what her reasons were. If she was using them it was more than enough.

"It looks good on you."

"eh?"

She stood there dumbfounded for some reason before I realized what I had said just now. I could see that I was as embarrassed as the person standing opposite to me.

"Is that so, thank you."

"Yes, you are welcome."

Our conversation had a monotonous rhythm because of the awkwardness of the situation. But she really looked good in that and no one could refute that. No wonder the genes in their family are strong. Her elder sister is a beauty but her mother is even more beautiful. Though is even more sinister feeling than both of them.

*Vrrr*

My phone vibrated for some time which meant that I had received a mail. I don't know who is the one who would send the mail at this perfect moment, but whoever it is, I thank you for relieving us of this awkward situation. I took my seat after taking out my phone. Yukinoshita took the cue and went to her seat and to her tea.

The sender of the message was the older sister of Yukinoshita, which had given me a very hard time yesterday. And here I believed that she won't be disturbing me for some time, but life doesn't really work like that.

I opened the message to find the content very peculiar. And why is that you ask?

[ Ooopsss]

Only this single word with emojis mostly in shaped of Namaste or something. It looked like it was for apologizing for something. But I couldn't understand the matter.

I sent her a reply asking what she meant and the answer to it was just as confusing.

[Sorryyyy]

I was really confused for now but wasting any more time on this would be useless.

"Who was it?"

"Nothing important."

"Hmm. So how is your project going?"

"Today wasn't a great day and Miura isn't really that chummy with me and she must really hate me now after happened."

"So your partner is Miura-san?"

"Yes, unfortunately. I had wished if I could have partnered with Totsuka."

"I think it's better if you are with her."

I was surprised to see, how much Yukinoshita hated me. Looks like she really wants for Miura to murder me.

"I didn't know you hated me that much."

"Other than that, I think you won't be able to do anything to her as she is quite capable of saving her body and I am glad no innocent girl will have to suffer."

"So you do hate me."

"My project is also going well, and I am almost finished with it. Other than compiling both our works and the stationary and other material we are going to shop for there's nothing left."

I was ignored just like that. Not that I am complaining about it. ANd her finishing her work before the time is just like her.

"That's great to hear. You are once again first but we are also done with ours. Just Miura needs to tweak some things in her work and we will have a great project on our hand."

"I am not going to bring your incompetence in being unable to communicate but I think it is commendable to see you being able to have a conversation with someone like Miura-san and get work done. I think you deserve a tiny bit more credit now."

You just brought that into the conversation but thanks for your thoughts.

"Thanks, not that I needed them, as I won't be able to cash them anywhere."

Yeah, what's the use of these credits when you can't use them ever? It's like collecting your own pictures when you don't show them to anyone else ever.

"Who knows, you may just be able to do that if you collect more."

"What do you me-"

"If you are done with your tea we should be on our way before it gets late."

I believe this meant no more talk about that. I looked into the cup in which the tea had gone lukewarm. I drank the remaining tea and ate all the cookies on the plate since they were too tasty to waste.

"Thanks for the tea and cookies, they were tasty."

"I know."

She said that with an arrogant voice, but I can't retort her for something that is true.

Yukinoshita started to clean the table after packing her notes and books.

"Let me help you."

"…Then, thank you."

She looked me for some time before giving me permission with a nod.

It's not like I don't want to help her every time she cleans the table since I believe in the golden words 'Clean your own shit". The reason I am unable to do is, Yuigahama. When Yukinoshita starts to her work, Yuigahama nonchalantly gives her help which for is impossible. And there's another saying too many hands spoil the broth.

We cleaned the table and put the cutlery in the drawers. Yukinoshita locked the door to the club and we went to the teacher's lounge to return the key to Hiratsuka-sensei. Sensei has been in good mood for past few days which is also good for my body. I don't wish to see any of her bullet fist or a drill fist Guren style.

"So, where do you think we should go to buy the stuff?"

"I searched for some areas which are near Sobu high and not that far from our homes either."

That's great, I don't want to go far for something menial. Though the best centres for this job are in completely opposite directions of our homes and it is closer to my house but very far for Yukinoshita.

"There's this area Mitsuki Outlet Park. Apparently, they have a great number of shops oriented towards students. So we will be able to find most if not all the materials we require."

"Mitsuki Outlet Park?"

I think I have heard that before. Oh yeah isn't that the place where Komachi goes with her friends after school, since it is closer to her school. She said that it was a great place to shop and have fun and she wanted to come with me sometime. But we didn't as there would be many who would recognize her and they would see me with Komachi. So I have been rejecting her every time.

"Is there anything wrong with that place?"

"Nothing important, I just remembered that Komachi goes there often with her friends. She did say that it's a great place and you can find almost everything you need."

"Komachi-chan would certainly know about these things as she has friends to spend time with."

"You also found about it from someone else. So we are in the same boat. And my knowledge of Chiba is second only to the fat guy who goes around eating the foods of the Chiba for free. How I envy his job."

It's amazing that that guy gets paid for eating and having a blast. In past, the persons who got money to taste food were known as the poison taster. Since they were paid to taste it for poison. But in today's time, there are people willing to pay for a fat guy roaming around and eating all the delicacies that are available in the whole of Chiba. Oh, how I envy him.

"Well, they wouldn't want to hire a dead fish eyed eating fishes or any of the food, as they would lose their appetite after that."

Urrg. The eyes lost me a free and lazy job.

I waited for Yukinoshita while she went inside the Teacher's lounge to give the key back to sensei.

"Hikigaya-kun let's go."

I was staring at the ceiling looking for any dissimilarity between the shades of the walls. But it was a great work.

"So, did you bring your bike today?"

"No, as I knew we would be moving, I thought it would be better to not take the bike with me."

"You are using your brain more efficiently nowadays. That's a good sign I should take a note of that." She said that with a smug look on her face. Is she trying to tease me?

"Am I a lab monkey, for whom you need to take notes of for each improvement?"

"Oh sorry, it's my mistake that I had misunderstood you all along since the day Sensei brought you to the club."

"In that regard, we are similar since she called the club a sanatorium."

We both had this conversation till we reached the station. Our destination was 4

stations away from here so it wouldn't be that long of a ride. I have been to there a few times but it was me alone. This will be the first time that I will ever go with anyone.

We didn't talk much on the train because of the commotion and the traffic of the commuters. It was a good thing that we were able to get off before getting pulled back into the compartment and taken to the next station. I have been through it few times. This is one of those times I hate my Hikki-108 skill of invisibility.

"So, what would you like to get first?" I asked Yukinoshita.

As we were buying things for the assignment, it must be stationary and reams of sheets for printing the assignment. As we had to make three copies of the assignment; one for each of the member and one for school. And each of them was to be signed by Hiratsuka-sensei.

"I think we should start with lighter things. So first let's get done with stationary."

We found the place to buy the things rather fast. The area was filled with shops which a student would visit quite often no matter a nerd or normie or a loner. Ah, I remember that shop, the place which introduced me to the world of High School DxD. The story started with a plain plot with harem, ecchi and school genre, but after few volumes, the pace of story goes into a different gear and makes you want to read more. I liked the vast universe of the story because of which I am still waiting for next volumes.

"I think these should be enough for now. If I need more we can come again."

Wait, did she say we? I hope I didn't hear her wrong.

"Hey Yukinoshita, what did you mea-"

"I need to buy some cartridges for the ink so I will be back in a few minutes."

She left me hanging before I could ask what she meant by that. She passed me and I could see a slight tinge of red on her right cheek which left me mesmerized for a moment. Yukinoshita didn't take long before she returned but there was no sign of that redness anymore. It must have been my imagination and I must have seen and heard things.

But isn't imagination based on what a person wishes to be shown? So was it me thinking about that? But wait a minute a ghost is also an imagination of human mind, and I have never met anyone except crazy supernatural fanatics, who would wish to see those things. This isn't something I should try to find an answer to at this moment. Since Yukinoshita was waiting at the counter staring towards me to come and pay for my things which I bought.

"Sorry, I was in a daze for a moment."

"It's not a new thing, but you should try to do these when you are alone. Some people ran away from you."

"Oh, sorry."

I didn't have the will to retort her because my mind wasn't working properly.

After buying the stationary I followed Yukinoshita, as she was looking for something eagerly. As the thing came into her view she gave a very happy smile and asked me to follow her. Well, it's no wonder she would smile considering its Pan-san the panda, her favourite character. If the character was from an anime she may have been called an otaku but she would never agree with that.

We looked through the shelves and it looked like that there was a new collection that was out. So, it must be for this reason she enthusiastically looked around for this. The Pan-san panda was with a missy which was a little pink instead of white. I think it must be due to the recent event.

"These are the latest collection of Pan-san. It's from Valentine's Day collection and it will be on sale till February end. I couldn't get time to buy due to the things last week and then we got the assignment."

I can understand why she couldn't buy the merchandise since their release, but the fact that she believes that these things will be available only in February is a big lie. No matter how smart a person is, he or she will have a weak point where they will be fooled easily. For e.g.: Beauty cream, weight loss belts, diets, etc.

"Yukinoshita."

I asked her for her attention.

"You do you know that these things like only available in February is a complete lie. You may not be able to find them in shops easily but there are outlets which will have them nonetheless. And then we have online apps, which will have these till the company stops making these."

"Hikigaya-kun, I do know that. But I like to buy these by myself and I don't like to buy things from online markets. They aren't that trustworthy with the merchandise of Pan-san. What if they tape him wrongly and his fur comes off?"

Okay, that would really be bad not for Pan-san but the one who delivered. His hairs would be ripped off too if something like that happened.

"And I don't get chances to shop like this."

"Don't you go shopping with Yuigahama sometimes?"

"I do but not with… Uhhm. I mean with Yuigahama-san it's mostly about the cute things, and I am unable to understand her sometimes."

"Yeah, I can understand your worry."

Yuigahama is one of the most cheerful people I have ever met. She made the cold Ice Queen melt and become mellow, so I don't need to prove anything to anyone else. But sometimes that cheerfulness of her becomes too heavy for loners like us. I mean we need time to recharge, we are like AA battery whereas Yuigahama is like someone who runs on Duracell D sized battery and I am not talking about her breasts or Yukinoshita's either.

Yukinoshita went to her shopping after our little chat. She looked for many different models, different sizes and different designs. In the end, she bought 2 of the Pan-san Panda sets for her collection and asked the owner to parcel the goodies to her Apartment.

It took quite a bit of time since the number of sizes and designs were quite a lot if you add all the previous collections in the mix. After paying for the Merchandise we came back to the street. The sky had gone dark and it meant that it was getting late. Yukinoshita also thought on similar lines.

"I think we should find someplace to eat something."

"It's okay. We should finish our shopping and then go home." I don't wish to waste any more time outside of my comfy and warm house.

"It will be my treat for helping me."

"Okay, where to next?" One should never say no to free food.

Yukinoshita gave a bewildered look for me agreeing to her just after saying no. She was about to say something before she closed her mouth midway and gave a sigh and then looked in front of her. Her demeanour changed a little as she looked in the opposite direction in a jiffy. I couldn't see her but I did find the reason for that.

There was a couple kissing on the street and then there was another couple doing that too. Maybe we entered a street where couples like to hang around a lot. I could see the reason being two shops which had special treats for the couples. And in one of the shops to enter you had to prove that you were a couple by kissing your partner.

Yukinoshita must be feeling embarrassed to see such a sight as it was the same case for me. She went ahead to the shop without giving any look towards. She knew I was following her so there was no need in the first place.

We came to an electronics shop for our last stop. Yukinoshita said she needed to buy some ink cartridges and some other things. I didn't have a printer at home so I was done with my shopping. Looking around the shop I found pendrive which may be useful for our project or in future too so I planned to buy it.

"I have the Printer of …"

Yukinoshita told the attendant of the shop about the model of her printer and the type of cartridges she needs, how many and which colour. She also bought 2 packs of Ream of A4 size sheets. Maybe she would use it for printing the assignments. She asked the shopkeeper to parcel these things too.

I paid for my stuff and put it with the other shopping item. Yukinoshita was waiting at the gates for me.

"I think we should get to a restaurant to eat. Do you have any idea about which restaurant we should go Mr Chiba specialist?"

"There are some, but I don't know if you would like any of those."

Last time when we went to one, it wasn't received well by her, so it's better for her to decide. Wait, I remembered one restaurant Yukinoshita may like. But I think it would be better if we don't go there. Otherwise, it would be like playing according to Haruno-san's plan.

"Well I knew that you would not be of any help, so I had asked someone before."

"You have friends besides Yuigahama?" I was genuinely surprised.

"Who do you think I am?"

Oh, wait. She may not have friends but J class is filled with high-class girls. So her talking with them and even being on friendly terms without actually being friends can also happen.

"We should be on our way now since it's getting quite late."

"Okay."

We were walking to the restaurant Yukinoshita had come upon by some source. The good thing was that she was using GPS to reach the destination; otherwise, we may never reach there before midnight. While walking I noticed something which is not usual. Yukinoshita and I were walking side by side. I usually walked 1 or 2 steps behind her when we were alone or any other girl in general. But it seemed like Yukinoshita didn't mind it either.

"Hikigaya-kun."

"Hmm." I was woken up from my thoughts by Yukinoshita's call.

"You see, there was something extra that my source told me."

"Is that so? Is it about another great place?"

"She did tell me others but it's something else."

She sounded nervous and was hesitating to speak. Her voice was too soft, that if I wasn't near her I wouldn't have been able to hear it clearly.

"She said that yesterday she saw you hugging a girl outside of the café."

I stopped in my tracks, as this was something which should never have been revealed and especially to Yukinoshita. I had started sweating from everywhere as the bomb which was thrown on me due to this secret messenger. Yukinoshita after seeing my reaction gave me a questioning look and then a stare which sent chill towards me. When you are sweaty and the wind is chilly, it's not a good combo for your health.

"So it's true? Who was she?"

Before I could refute her and diffuse the previous bomb she had thrown another bomb towards me.

"No, no, you are misunderstanding the situation. I mean she was just an old acquaintance. Like, she was a senior from my previous school, who is like a big sister."

Well, I didn't say any lie. She is my senior, she is a big sister but not mine and we are quite old acquaintance too.

She looked into my eyes with a gaze which would find any lie and destroy it. But I didn't say any lie, even though there wasn't much truth too.

"I will believe you for now. But I heard she was quite beautiful and wore an amazing blue dress." Wow is that person stalker?

"Yeah, she is…., I mean she is just someone I know."

Why am I being interrogated like a criminal? I was afraid for my well-being now.

We didn't talk much on the way. Before I could take a guess where we were going we had reached the destination. The place we had come to was the same I had come to eat food yesterday. If we are talking about the food quality, it's great. But I don't know why but I have this uneasy feeling that we shouldn't be here.

We went inside the restaurant and took the empty seats we found.

"It's much better than I thought."

"Yeah it's good and the food is great to…." I think I should stop talking for now.

"Oh, so you have been here before?"

"Only once."

"Is that so?"

"It is so."

I think we are doing this routine quite often now.

"Welcome to our place. I hope that you enjoy our food. Could I take your order?"

After hearing the voice of the waiter I wasn't feeling good. I hope it's not the one I am thinking of. Alas, she was the miss-misunderstanding miss-waiter-san. She looked at me and it looked like she remembered me. She then looked at the one seating opposite to me who was going through her Menu. I hope that she doesn't say anything about yesterday.

"Welcome back. So you liked our place that you both came today too. I happy to know that." She is like Yuigahama 2.0.

"Welcome back? What do you mean?"

"Ah, you both came here yesterday, didn't you? I mean you wore that beaut.., wait you look small compared to yesterday." Oi Woman, where do you think you are looking? She worries about that.

Yukinoshita was bewildered for a while and was looking confused as she was staring the waiter-san. But when she caught the line of sight of the waiter-san she clutched her hands on her chest and went red. I would have too if I were in position. I mean who won't get angry if they point out one thing you worry about a lot? Oh wait, everyone near me does that to me every time, don't they? Like how I don't have friends? So, it means I don't really care about that much. Eh, that's not nice to find out.

But the person who was rather sadder than me was seating in front of me. She must have taken a lot of damage with that one strike. It's usually the ones who are airheaded or dense those do the most damage.

"Uhm

What do you mean by that?

About us coming here yesterday?"

Yukinoshita asked the question about the meaning behind the words of waiter-san but made it even more specific so that waiter-san doesn't think about the trivial things. It really is trivial for now, but don't worry Yukinoshita, it may be a seedling for now, but it will grow into something big just like a mango tree.

"You came here yesterday, didn't you? You had a lunch here, and you were wearing a beautiful blue dress. Oh wait, you look a little similar but you aren't her. Sorry."

"It's okay."

Yukinoshita calmed down a little but I had started to sweat a little. From how it is going it looks like another bomb is going to be thrown at me.

"So you didn't come with your girlfriend today, dear customer? Aren't you a player?"

Waiter-san asked me a question with a smirk on her face. Which got the reaction of some of the standbys and the one person who had just come out from her trivial matters. She was looking at me like someone who didn't deserve to live as I could feel the murderous intent in those eyes clearly. I even thought there were few of those icicle bullets around her and she was ready to fire them anytime. I mean the ice is the best assassination weapon. No fingerprints and it melts and then evaporates after some time.

"What does she mean by that Hikigaya-kun?"

"It's w-wrong, she isn't my girlfriend and I have never had a g-girlfriend ever."

I was sweating hard and also afraid for my life.

"But weren't you calling each other by names and she also clung to your shoulder. She looked so much in love with you. It made me believe in the story of The Princess and The Frog. She was even wearing that beautiful blue dress just like a princess. How I admire her beauty!"

Oi woman, did you just insult me? She called me ugly, didn't she? And that lady was faaaar from being in love with anyone. She was enjoying herself to the fullest while making me all embarrassed and red.

"Blue dress? Hikigaya-kun, did you come here with your senpai?"

"Y-YES."

"Oh, and here I thought you didn't know any good restaurants around here."

*GULP* She sounded like an executioner who had just found out the lie and was about to pass the verdict and pull the trigger.

"It's not what you think, we aren't dating. She loves to tease others and she wanted to enjoy seeing me embarrassed. The wait-, I mean she misunderstood us for a couple but I wasn't allowed to correct the misunderstanding."

I pointed at the waiter-san. And it isn't good to call someone waiter-san so I looked at their nameplate. Her name was Ushio Okazaki. Wow, she lived. I cried as I was happy for Tomoya-kun.

"She loves to tease others. She clung to me because she enjoyed seeing me all embarrassed and shy. You know her how she is alwa.."

Oops, did I slip there? Oh man now everyone will say I am Tom Holland of Oregairu.

"I know her? Can you give me a name please, Hikigaya-kun."

I was pushed against a wall with two intimidating stares and one filled with too much excitement. That Ushio brat was enjoying this. Aren't you the one who put me into this? But she felt like Komachi and brotherly instinct didn't let me scold her.

'That guy is two-timing, even with that looks'

'Yeah, now I have a little confidence in myself. Maybe I will score one day.'

'Me too.'

I was feeling happy for being an object to make others happy and confident about themselves. But you guys can't be so wrong on everything. Two-timing and who? Me? Haha never. But before I could laugh at them, I need to get out of this situation.

"Yukinoshita."

I had no other choice.

"Yes, what is it?"

"I mean her name is Yukinoshita."

I broke the promise. But it was her fault that I am in this situation. I will just say sorry.

Yukinoshita was messaging her temples trying to soothe her temper from erupting.

"Can you get me Tempura and Kushiyaki with some rice and one Virgin Mojito. What would you like Hikigaya-kun?"

I couldn't understand the situation but…

"I would like some Teriyaki and Tendon. I will take a Virgin Mojito myself too."

"Thanks for your order."

That drink helps you to cool down. Ushio took our orders and went to the counter. She sounded quite ecstatic.

"Um, Yukinoshita."

"I was also wondering why was she so happy yesterday. And why she helped me with all the details and told me about this restaurant."

"Wait you don't mean that…"

"Yes, she was the 'someone' I was talking about."

I get it now. Those messages and that thing about the hug but missing out on the kiss part. It couldn't be anyone but Haruno-san. She was playing us since then.

*Vrrr*

I just got a message and if I am right, then with this timing there can be only one who will message me at this moment.

[Hello Hikigaya-kun.

I am hoping that you are enjoying the date with Yukino. And sorry but I let few things slip by mistake. I just wanted to see Yukino-chan a little jealous.

Hey-hey do tell me in full detail how was she today. Did she look cute when she was jealous? I am so not happy for not being able to be there to enjoy that. So, I will be waiting to get in touch with you to find it out.

So enjoy the date.]

I looked in horror, as she said she will be getting in touch with me soon. I closed the app and set the phone to silent.

"Who was it?"

"Haruno-san."

"So she planned all this. Didn't she? And we got played by her."

"That we certainly did."

*sigh* Yukinoshita sighed at the situation which went just how Haruno-san had wanted.

We both thought over things and calmed down after discussing for some time. We decided to forget everything that happened today which included Haruno-san and her antics.

We ate our dinner quietly while sharing our food. The only time that I shared my food other than my family was with, Yuigahama and Haruno-san. Sharing of food is generally seen as a sign of the participants being close, but I call it bull. Source me: No, you are getting it wrong. No one shared food with me before these guys as I said. Rather it was my Hikki-108 skill of Observation and Record keeping that I can produce the source. I mean I have seen many girls not even friends or talking to each other sharing the food or the guys doing the same thing. Just because it was a group activity or one was the alpha male or female, while other was a person same as a lackey or a loner. That is how it is for the lower rung of the people. If they have something good it is taken by the people on the higher rank but the opposite never happens.

The food was great and I have no doubt that I will rate this with high regards if we exclude the Miss waiter-san almost getting me killed.

"The food is really good."

"I have to agree, it was great yesterday too." Oops.

"Hmm. So you did enjoy yesterday?"

"If I have to be true, it wasn't bad. It was a new experience since it was a good opportunity for me to expand my vision about relationships and myself."

It was great experience finding Haruno-san without her mask, enjoying and talking out her worries just a like normal human. She is a devil most of the times but recent changes in Yukinoshita have made Haruno-san come out of her tiny bubble herself.

"Nee-san said the same thing. But seeing her happy like that felt like I was seeing her real self after a long time. Though, later she drank till she fell asleep on the couch."

Haha, that's Haruno-san for you. She surprises you when you least expect it.

We finished our dinner and Yukinoshita asked for the check. Ushio came running to the table with the bill and she looking at me with expecting eyes? Was she waiting for me to dig myself a grave? Since she was enjoying the scene of me getting grilled.

I tried to pay for my portion of the dinner but Yukinoshita didn't take my offer, saying that she had promised me that it would be her treat for helping her.

"Thank you for coming. And do come again. Mister, don't forget to use the couple coupon next time."

"Thanks, but I don't have someone to use it with."

"Hehe, you never know. So come again."

We gave our thanks for the delicious food. I wish that I won't be seeing this place for a long time.

…

The clock showed 9:47. It wasn't that late, but it wasn't safe especially in this winter night for a girl to be alone. So I was going with Yukinoshita to drop her at her house. She insisted for me to go home and that she will be fine but I am a gentleman and I know that this is what should be done. And if I didn't do it Haruno-san would show up tomorrow at my doorsteps.

"So one more day before the club opens."

I said that to Yukinoshita since I didn't have any topic to talk about. When two loners are travelling together there are only two types of topics which they converse on; the task they were doing or weather. And after each of them is done the only thing left between them is an awkward silence.

"That is true. But we will have only till 1st week of March as after that we will have to close the club for the exams."

"Then it will be after the opening ceremony that we will be able to meet again."

"Hmm, that is true. I enjoyed this year since it was an eventful year for me."

Yukinoshita looked serene at this moment. She was reminiscing the past year we three went through. Yuigahama's birthday, the club trip, cultural event, sports festival and other events which are now a part of the service club. When I think about that, it really was a great year. I have never been a part of a group or a circle before. But this is what it should have been in past if had friends.

We walked to her apartment without sharing any words. The silence wasn't bad rather it felt just right. I enjoyed the scenery we passed, the lights, the silent white road and Yukinoshita walking beside me. I don't know how time passed so fast, as we had reached her apartment.

"Thank you Hikigaya-kun. Would you like to come and have a tea to warm yourself?"

"No thanks. It's getting late and I don't want to meet Haruno-san."

"Chuckle. That's like you. Goodnight and thank you once again for today." She waved her hand and went inside the building. I stood there till her silhouette vanished.

*Vrrr*

[Now that's a good brother-in-law. That's how you should treat your date.]

It was Haruno-san. I don't know how but she found out that I had just dropped Yukinoshita to the apartment. This is why I didn't want to join them for a tea.

[It's what I would do for anyone. It wasn't anything special.]

[It was for someone. Goodnight Hikigaya-kun. I will give you A+ for that.]

Not that I need it, but thanks.

It's been another long day of being played by Haruno-san. I just hope tomorrow goes well with Miura.

Thanks for your support. I feel happy that there are many who enjoyed my work.

The Immortal Doctor Reid: Lol, he is tsun but only against one person and only in this story.

OtakuTrunks: I want to make it like that Hikigaya believes in this. So if I ever get a good plot to where Yukinoshita breaks apart, he will find how wrong he was. So keep reading to find how it will play out.

TheLaughingStalkGuy: Sorry for that and yeah Hikigaya may not care for others but he cares for his marks and himself.

Chryshauzer: Thanks for that. And I would love to have more reviews. You know it gives a positive feeling to continue the story and also helps you to find your mistakes, loopholes etc.

Prieter: You would have enjoyed this chapter I hope.

Lordlexx: I had a long month of studying and I wanted to bring it all out. The best way was to try and do it with the story. As a result, Hachiman turned out to be a tsun and many references here and there. It will die down now. So hope you enjoyed this chapter.

NPwall: Thanks for reading.

striker sigma: Japanese law doesn't allow for a harem. If it was a fantasy I may have done that. I mean he deserves all the girls.

Guest: Thanks for reading.

wildarms13: Kaori would certainly. A fanfiction without a few "Preach it" is incomplete.

HarimaHige: Sorry for that. I hope it wasn't that late this time.

CrappyAsshole: Thanks for your support. I have many ideas for this story. You could say it will be many more chapters before these guys reach 3rd year. So you are for a long ride.

Dark Durian: Miura is just like anyone else and that is what I want to show. She also has her insecurities and fears which she needs to face. The best person to do that is non other than Hachiman