Tch. To work is to lose. To work is to lose. I kept repeating this mantra as I sat in my cubicle at work. If I haven't already said this, I do have a job now. I've had it since right after I graduated high school. Courtesy of the still not married Hiratuska-sensei. She was "able" to find me a job at an editorial service in Chiba. I'll admit, I'm quite grateful for Hiratsuka-sensei hooking me up to this job. Thanks to her, I have more pocket money to spend for myself and Komachi. Despite those said benefits, I hate it. Having a job goes against my house husband ethics. Speaking of high school, I'm actually curious on what my former club mates are up too. Oi, don't get me wrong. It's not because I miss them or anything. It's because it's been a while, a little over three years actually. Ahh, anyway... Yukinon is studying in the United States. Good for her, right? Leaving us middle class people behind in the dust. Wait, wait. I don't really hate her...that much. To be honest, I kinda miss her smart ass remarks. As for Yuigahama? I do get mails from her. I think the last one I received was about a month ago. It had something to do with me going over to see her when I'm not busy. Unfortunately, I'm always busy. Hey! It's not a lie! Going to a university and having a job is tough. My schedule is pretty tight. I have school on all the weekdays and I work the weekends. It's horrible. Luckily for me, Spring break is around the corner. Which means I can laze around like the dirty, hopeless man I am. Worthless people need a break sometimes too you know. *BZZZZT BZZZZT BZZZZT* Huh. I wonder who the hell would be bothering me now. I checked the caller ID. It was Komachi. I was tempted to put it to voicemail but I'm sure she would definitely nag at me when I get home. I gave a long sigh.

"Oi."

"Hi, Onii-chan!" I really have no time for this. My keyboard awaits for it's master.

"What do you want?" I heard a giggle on the other side of the line.

"Sheesh, Onii-chan. Why so grumpy?" I wanted to say that aside from the fact my eyes are burning from staring at the computer screen I'm just great, Komachi! But instead I refrained from such a rude remark, knowing that it could lead to more unwanted despair.

"I'm at work, Komachi. I'm quite busy at the moment. Shouldn't you be in class?"

"Onii-chan. It's Saturday." Oh, yeah. Whoops. It isn't my fault that in my tired stupor I can't keep track of the days.

"Errr...right. Oops. So, are you going to tell me why you called?"

"Did you eat, Onii-chan? I know I wasn't able to make you breakfast because I slept in. Sorry. Oh, I made your bed for you!" And cue the flashback of me waking up this morning. I felt my cheeks burn red. Please kill me.

"Onii-chan?" She has realized my unresponsiveness.

"Oh, uhh. Yeah. I got breakfast from WcDonalds on the way to work. Thanks for fixing my bed." Jeez. Why am I stuttering.

"No problem! Anything for my Onii-chan! More points for Komachi!" Anything, Komachi? Heh. No, no! You sickos. Get those thoughts out of your head. Idiots...

"Is there anything you want me to get you before I come home?"

"Mmm. Just get some food for Kamukura. Are you busy next week?" Tch. That cat is living the good life. I envy him.

"No. I'm on break all next week. Why?" I can already feel that she is scheming something. I bet Hiratsuka-sensei is up to this!

"Oh, good! I'll tell you when you get home, Onii-chan." I am not satisfied with that answer but I have more pressing matters to attend to.

"Okay then. I'll see you when I get home."

"Bye, Onii-chan! Love you~~!" With that, she hung up. I gave another long sigh as I faced my computer screen. Time to get back to work.

Hours passed. My fingers are aching from all this typing and editing. I looked out the window behind me and saw the sun going down. I slipped out my phone and check the time. It was almost time to finish up and go home. Thanks god. Another glorious day finished in the office. I began to pack my things and I felt a presence behind me. I turned around and saw Kawasaki Saki. Ahh, yes. Did I mention that she works hear as well? No? Well, now you know. She has gone quite the way from tsusdere delinquent to respectable woman. She was in one of my classes in Sobu high school. She use to think so lowly of me before I helped her out back then. She always called me indifferent and an idiot just because I said to work is to lose. Now she views me in a higher light, and she shows a much kinder side to me. Hence the tsundere part. To put it bluntly, we're friends to an extent. Just like me, she was able to get the job here because of Hiratsuka-sensei. Ironically, despite this favor, Saki still dislikes her.

"Done with your work, Hachiman?" Hey, even if we know each other, I'd still rather not be called by my first name...

"Oi, Kawasaki. Yeah, I'm about done. Besides, it's closing time. Something you need?" She gave me a smile.

"No. I was just checking on you. You want to grab some coffee?"

"Sure." After I finished packing, we quietly made our way outside the building towards the nearby cafe. Halfway there, she broke the silence.

"Actually, are you doing anything next week?" Wow. I'm becoming really popular. Everyone wants to know what I'm doing! Hachiman Hikigaya is truly a loved person!

"Not really. Why?" I found myself saying the same words I said to Komachi to Kawasaki.

"Well, your sister invited me and Taishi to go to the beach with her. I was assuming that you were going too." Ah, ha! I have figured out your plan, Komachi! Rest assured that I will enjoy my spring break at home! W-wait. Did Kawasaki say that Taishi was coming along?! That little worm. I won't have him hanging around Komachi without me around! There is no telling what kind of lewd things that might happen. What? I'm only looking out for the welfare of my sister. Nothing more, nothing less.

"..."

"Uhh, Hachiman?" What now, woman?! Oh, right...

"Huh? Oh, yeah...I guess I'm going." Unless I can get Taishi out of the picture, I have to go. I have to ensure my sister's purity!

We entered the cafe. The sweet, warm aroma of coffee was a welcoming greeting to my tired body. Kawasaki and I ordered our coffee and sat down at a table. Kawasaki had this worried look on her face. She wasn't even trying to hide it. Tch.

"Oi, Kawasaki. Are you alright?" She shook out of her stupor.

"Yeah. I'm fine..." She suddenly looked away from me. Good answer.

"..."

"Say, Hachiman. I have a...question." The tsundere has spoken.

"Oh? Shoot."

"How do you feel about Komachi-chan whenever she talks to other boys around you?" What the hell kind of question is that? Jeez. Well, thinking back to how I was very adamant about Taishi going to the beach with Komachi...

"Why do you ask?"

"I'm just asking. Do you feel...jealous or something like that?" Okay. Now I know why she's asking this. I always have known that Saki greatly cares for her siblings but...I never took her for a bro-con.

"Ahh, well. I wouldn't say jealous. I'm very protective of her though." That's not entirely a lie. Heh.

"I see." I saw an embarrassed look on her face. Saki, you're not too good at hiding things.

Our coffee arrived and we drank in peace. Saki didn't really say anything afterwards. After we finished up our drinks, I volunteered to pay for our the tab. I'm a gentleman, you know! I'd like to think so, heh. Unfortunately, that backfired because I keep forgetting that Kawasaki dislikes feeling "indebted". I'm quite the opposite, I accept these charitable donations whenever the opportunity arises. Free stuff is free stuff.

"I can pay for myself, Hikigaya." Sheesh, and now she uses my last name. Tsundere mode triggered.

"Ahh, alright. You don't have to get so worked up." Her anger died down as quickly as it flared up. She gave me a sheepish smile.

"Still, I really appreciate the offer. So thanks anyway." Tsundere mode deactivated.

My phone vibrated. I pulled out my phone. I got a text from Komachi. And judging from what I'm reading, I should probably pick up the pace and get home. Oh, and buy some food for that worthless cat.

"Oi. I have to get going now."

"Oh? I guess I should be headed off too. I'll see you around, Hachiman."

"Later, Kawasaki."

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That was fun. I hope you guys liked this chapter! Thanks for the supports guys. More reviews are appreciated!

I think the next chapter should be mostly about Komachi. What do you guys think?

Apologies for any errors.