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A/N: This is it, the much awaited second chapter to the story that was originally going to be a one shot. Hope you all like it.

Thanks again for all the reviews, follows and favs its what made this chapter possible. Without them I almost certainly would have just let this story be a one-shot.

I don't know if there is going to be more, beyond an additional chapter, but if there is its going to end up following the theme of Hikigaya's walk home being interrupted for some reason or the other. Future chapter might not even follow this canon.

Anyway enough of me rambling on, hope you enjoy this chapter and please do let me know what you think. Also FYI this chapter is set a week after the events of the previous chapter.

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? Hmm, I have this strange feeling, its kind of like I've said this before. Well its not that important, if I did say it before then it just puts emphasis on how valid my questions were. Its what makes the summer one of the more painful seasons. The brightness and the warmth of the sun attracts the raijuus like moths to a flame. They use the pretext of "good weather" to hangout, mess around and enjoy their so called youth. Even someone as lonesome as I haven't been spared from the curse of this "good weather". Yuigahama has been using it as an excuse to increase the number unnecessary excursions over the last week. I could have said no but well. Ahem. Ah, the events of last week have eliminated my ability to say no. My club mates definitely would not accept no for an answer regardless of my reason. After all if I could accept Orimoto's ridiculous request then I could accept their requests for me to accompany them. I knew it was a bad idea accepting her request. Look at what has happened to me as result, curse my darn onii-chan instincts.

Thankfully today was not like the other days of the last week because Yukinoshita once again had a family commitment. I wonder if everything is alright, from what little I know of Yukinoshita, I do know she doesn't like attending her family functions and would only do so if she had no choice. With her having to attend two family event in two weeks, I get the feeling her mother has something big planned. So far Yukinoshita hasn't appeared concerned but if she does ask for my help then I guess I will do what I can. It's definitely not because I have any feeling for her or anything like that. After all despite being forced into the service club I still have a duty to help the club president when she needs help. I'm totally not being a tsundere.

To add to Yukinoshita's commitments, the fire queen also decided to rein in her wayward subjects. The subject being Yuigahama who in insisting the service club hang out more ended up neglecting her own clique. It seems Miura had enough and wanted Yuigahama to hang out with the clique once again. Hehe, thank you gods of romantic comedies for once the raijuu's insistence on hanging out has worked out in my favour. Just thinking of the text she sent me brought a smile to my face rather than the usual annoyance I had at her poor language skills.

Yuigahama:sry Hikki cnt go, Yumiko want t hang (｡•́︿•̀｡)

Hikigaya: ?

Hikigaya: What are you trying to say woman speak japanese

Yuigahama: （＞д＜）meanie (⋋▂⋌)

Yuigahama: Yumiko wants to hang out so can't go to to club ╮(＾▽＾)╭

Hikigaya: I see, you should just talk like that so people can actually understand

Yuigahama: Only you can't undorstn Hikki Yuigahama: Normsl ppl cdn undfestn

What on earth did she just type. Honestly this girl.

Hikigaya: Whatever. Thanks for telling me

I really was thankful, because that text meant I now had no reason to go to the service club room today and could finally participate in the activities of my one true club. The go home club. Hehehe, Komachi don't worry onii-chan is finally coming home early and we can finally watch Precure together again. I can already imagine her reaction:

"Yay Onii-chan's home early today" said Komachi as she excitedly made her way towards me.

"Hehe, I bet that reaction was worth a lot of Komachi points onii-chan" she said with a smile.

I smiled in response, "Yes, yes Komachi is the best imouto in the whole world. Hehe, that is also worth a lot of Hachiman points"

Hearing my response imaginary Komachi's smile dropped and she recoiled with a look of disgust on her face. Eh, wait you can't do that this is a made up scenario that's in my head. Why do even my happy thoughts also have to so dark. No this isn't right I can still fix this scenario. For Komachi I can't give up.

Her smile returned to her face, "So why did you come home so early onii-chan"

I opened my mouth to answer but before I could she voiced her hypothesis on the matter.

"Could it be. Did onii-chan miss Komachi so much, onii-chan skipped club just to see me earlier than normal"

Not quiet but that does make me sound like a better brother so I'll answer in the positive, I'm sure it will get me a lot Hachiman points.

But before I could answer imaginary Komachi continued, "Onii-chan, while I appreciate your feeling I must respectfully decline you should just go back to the club"

Eh, what once again. That didn't even sound like something Komachi would say if anything it sounded like something that would come out of Isshiki's mouth. I took a closer at the imaginary Komachi in front of me and finally noticed it.

Komachi wasn't standing in front of me, it was Isshiki.

Geh, how could this be, how did that troublesome kouhai worm herself into what was meant to be happy scenario in my head. Uhh this is just making me feel depressed.

Getting out my head the depressed feeling from earlier had a visible effect on me as I sunk my head slightly. It may have even made my eyes look more rotten as I noticed that people walking near me started giving me a wider berth. Hmm, could it be, could I have unlocked my 109th skill. But thinking about it this skill interferes with one of my most important skills, stealth Hikki. For people to give me wide berth they must acknowledge me, which means stealth Hikki will no longer be affective. The trade off simply isn't worth it, stealth Hikki is far too important to give up. I guess I'll just have to forget this new skill.

As for that scenario from earlier, it must have turned out that way because of all the stress from this weeks activities. Yes stress, after all stress is known to have terrible affects on ones mental and physical health. The real Komachi would absolutely never say anything like that to me. Whoa now that I think about, especially after having felt it first hand, the effects of stress are truely terrifying. Making someone as cute as Komachi seems so scary in my head, truely stress is terrifying. I'll need to use today to make sure I recover fully, I can't let myself have anymore scary visions or else I might never be able to face Komachi again.

As for why Isshiki appeared, well I guess its because she has been the instigator of all my troubles recently. She was the one who saw me with Orimoto. She was the one who informed the club of said events, hence my current predicament. It's not that crazy to think that she would now start appearing in my nightmares. Or in this case daymares. Yes, that must be the reason it can't be anything else. Nope can't think of anything else.

As I was thinking that, I noticed that I was approaching a crossing so I slowed down and looked up slowly. As I looked up I saw something truly terrifying, far far worse than the earlier scenario.

Standing on the other side of the road was someone who could perhaps be described as a demon.

Who could I be describing you ask, well the answer to that question was terrifyingly easy. Standing on the other side of the road was the elder Yukinoshita sister, Yukinoshita Haruno. She was wearing a similar outfit to what she wore for the summer camp last year. From the looks of it, she seemed like she was going to be meeting with someone. Which is good for me, so if all goes well I should be able to escape unscathed.

Unfortunately, the worst had happened. It looked like she had noticed me. As she noticed me, a smile quickly appeared on her face, a smile that sent a shiver up my spine. She then sent me small wave. In response I offered a quick nod.

The light turned green, meaning I now had to crossover to the other side. So I started walking, strangely she stayed put as if she was waiting for me to reach her. I'd rather avoid dealing with her today so I decided I would just walk past her. After all I already nodded towards her which meant I had already fulfilled my social obligations.

Once I passed her, I felt a hand grab my left arm.

"Mou, so mean Hikigaya-kun, how can you just ignore me like that" she said with a fake pout as I turned towards her.

"Hello" I said dryly and tried to pull my hand free but she didn't let go.

Her smile grew a bit wider at my actions.

"Now, now Hikigaya-kun don't be in such a hurry"

"Hmm, well I was just trying to be considerate. It looks like you are going to be meeting with someone" Reminding her of her obligations should grant me the keys to my freedom.

"Oh, I didn't know you could be such a gentleman Hikigaya-kun" she said as she brought her free hand to her face, pretending to hide a blush.

Seeing that I wasn't giving her a response she continued with what appeared to be a thoughtful expression on her face, "Well you are right, I was planning on meeting someone"

There it is, the light at the end of the tunnel. But strangely her grip on my arm didn't loosen.

"I see, well if you let go of me then I'll be on my way"

"Ah, but I can't do that" I narrowed my eyes at that statement, "For you see Hikigaya-kun the someone I'm planning on meeting is … you" as she said that a sweet smile appeared on her face.

My eyes widened.

NANI! I don't recall agreeing to meet her. Whats she playing at and shouldn't she be at the same event Yukinoshita's at.

Ignoring my confusion, Haruno wrapped her arm around my arm and started dragging me along with her.

"Come on Hikigaya-kun, I have lots I want to talk about" she said in sickeningly sweet voice.

Ergh, I can already feel my face heat up and my heart beat rise at her actions.

Why gods of romantic comedies, why must this happen to me. Why can't I just have one normal walk home.

5 Minutes Later

It's been five minutes. Five minutes of awkward silence. Normally, I like silence, I revel in silence. You could even say that I was born it, moulded by it. I didn't hear normie speak until I was already a high schooler by then it was nothing to me but deafening. The silence betrays you because it belongs to … Ah wait no. *Cough**Cough* I was relapsing. I shuddered a bit, I can't let that happen. Those dark days are well and truly behind me. Lest I end up like him. As I think that an image of a certain blade master general appears in my head. I shook my head. No, I must stay strong. No more chunni delusions.

Now where was I … . Yes it had been five minutes of awkward silence. I didn't say anything because of my fear. She had a habit of turning what I say or using what I say for her own purposes. So for my own safety and sanity I chose to give in and remain silent while she made the first move. Through all of this she was still clinging on to my arm as she smiled, as if she were content. I could tell that there was something hidden away in that smile, like the usual smile she had. But there was something different about this smile. I couldn't quite make out what it was that different about her smile today but knowing her it wasn't going to be good, for me that is. Yes, I always had a bad feeling around her but now that feeling has been heightened.

The people around us were staring, I could feel the burning looks off jealousy and confusion from all the males we passed. All this attention was making me even more uncomfortable than I already was. Attention was the enemy of the loner, that was why loners world over had developed ways to avoid unnecessary attention that was placed on them. That was why I had developed the skill stealth Hikki. That was why … um, what's her name again Kawa-something. No. I think it had something to do with a motorcycle, Yamaha? No can't be. Ah wait she's the sister of that insect. That was why the insects older sister had her fearsome aura and why Zaimokuza had his disgusting aura. But all of that would be useless if you were around someone who naturally attracted attention, especially when you were around someone like Yukinoshita Haruno.

So, it was a two pronged attack. Weakening my mental defences by abusing the fact that I was a healthy teenaged boy and a loner who disliked attention. But what could she want that would require her to go through all this effort to weaken my mental defences. I must admit I am slightly curious, but as they say curiosity killed the cat and I like my cats lazy and alive. So in preparation for what was to come, I started preparing my self mentally, raising the walls around my mind. You could even say my mind was like a fortress preparing it self for a long and drawn out siege.

As I was thinking that Haruno slowed down and turned towards me

"You know, I thought you would have protested more or at least asked what I was doing" she said. I narrowed my eyes. Did she want me to protest and struggle. Was she a sadist? Ah now that I think about it after hearing the stories Yukinoshita told me about her childhood, Haruno might actually be a sadist. Kaa-san forgive me for I have gotten myself involved with those dangerous people you told me to stay away from.

"It would have taken a lot of effort, and looking at past precedent I know all that effort would have been for naught, so why bother" my reply made the smile on her face grow larger.

"Hehe, I should have expected that from you Hikigaya-kun but aren't you wondering why I'm doing this" It looks like she wants me to ask. In which case I obviously am not going to ask. My walls are up Haruno don't think it will be so easy to bring them down.

I shrugged my shoulders, or well tried to. The strong grip she had on my arm prevented me from completing the shrug on one of my shoulders.

"Ignorance is bliss" was my reply. I don't truely believe those words, after all if I knew what she wanted I would have been able to plan a strategy to escape my current predicament. But I don't think it's a good idea to completely go along with what she's planing. Especially, if she wants me to set up a flag for the next event. So since she want me to ask, I won't be asking.

She smiled and said, "Ah, I see. But you know Hikigaya-kun, if ignorance is bliss, there should be more happy people". Oi, don't try and pass up Victor Cousin's words as your own. But you know, you're not the only one who can pass of a famous philosophers words as their own.

I scoffed at her "Ah but you see Yukinoshita-san, to live is to suffer, to survive is to find some meaning in the suffering" Of course there isn't going to be more happy people when life itself is bitter. Being ignorant at most would only make life less bitter. But would never truly make you happy.

She giggled but then started laughing, "Hahaha, I should have know you were a fan of Nietzsche"

After calming down she looked at me again. Her face had a serious expression, "Very well, you win I'll just tell you. You see Hikigaya-kun I want you to be my boyfriend"

Eh!

Her words were like a trebuchet to the castle of my mind. NANI! My face went red, I could feel my heartbeat increase. No calm down. This is Haruno, she's up to something don't fall for it.

I calmed myself down and tried to put on a passive expression. "Hmm, why would I want to that"

As if guesting my answer, she pouted. "Ah, that's so mean Hikigaya-kun. But I only need you to be my pretend boyfriend"

Pretend boyfriend? Alarm bells started going off in my mind. No, she couldn't know about that could she? How would she have even found out about that.

I frowned.

"Please Hikigaya-kun, think of this as a request"

"The service club doesn't take those kinds of requests"

"Ah, but a certain birdie told me that you take personal requests of this nature" her smile grew a bit wider as she put me in checkmate.

Damn it! She knows, damn you Orimoto. If I hadn't accepted your request, if I hadn't given in to those puppy dogs eyes I would have been fine. I would have gone home early last week and today without incident but now I'm trapped. If I say no, she would almost certainly tell Yukinoshita who might tell Yuigahama. It would make them think I lied, that I wasn't being genuine, that there is something more going on with Orimoto. All of which simply isn't true. So I had no choice.

I sighed and said "Fine, I'll do it"

"Yay, now lets go on a date boyfriend-kun"

She started to make her move but before she could take her first step, against my best judgment I asked her. "Why do you even want to do this"

She brought up her hand to her face, resting one finger on her chin and looked at me in a thoughtful manner.

"Hmm, but didn't you say ignorance is bliss"

Geh, using my own words against me, I knew I should have remained silent. Silence is my ally after all, ah no I can't go down that road again.

"Oh also remember to call me Haruno, we can't have people getting suspicious Ha~Chi~Man" she said with a cutesy smile.

Ugh, what have I gotten myself in to this week. Next time I see demon across the road I will be walking the other way.

Sorry, Komachi but it looks like Oni-chan is going to be eaten by this demon.

Where is the demon slayer corps when you need them!

Cafe

In the end it seemed that Haruno wanted to go to a cafe. The cafe she took me to seemed awfully familiar. But I think that's because all places like this give off a certain off putting vibe. A vibe that attracts all the normies. Which is why I try hard to avoid places such as this. The only other reason for the familiarity must be because Yuigahama may have dragged Yukinoshita and I here in the past week. I can't really think of any other reason for why I would be familiar with a trendy cafe.

This situation is eerily similar to what happened to me last week. I suspect that was what Haruno was trying to achieve. She was showing me that she had eyes everywhere and using the predicament I found myself in last week for her own amusement. As we approached a table I couldn't help but think that this is the second time in seven days that I've been in the exact same situation. Whoever came up with this scenario why can't you be more original and stop repeating the same scenarios with different people. (A/N: Never! You're asking for trouble now Hikigaya, at this rate you may be stuck in a cafe with Sagamai). A sudden shiver went down my spine. It must be because of the temperature difference between the cooled cafe and the blazing hot outside.

We sat down on a table near the exterior window of the cafe. The furniture in this cafe wouldn't have looked out of place if it was found in a cafe in Paris. And the clientele certainly looked like people who chose this cafe due to the Parisian decor. Meaning they were all couples. *Shiver* Why must Haruno go so far too torment me. Why did I even agree to Orimoto's request. This is why I keep saying to work is to lose. You do any sort of work once, the people around you will take notice and may even feign praise. But that is all a ploy so that you lower your guard and then they shove off their work on to you saying things like, "I could never do it as well as you Senpai" or "Senpai, you did it so well last time, so you can do it again" causing you to agree to take on more and more work, before you know it you'll end up buried in work with out anytime to play on Vita-chan! I shuddered truly the working world is scary, which is why I refuse to be a regular corporate slave and am actively trying to pursue the career path of being a house-husband. Hmm wait, why did all those sayings have Senpai in them? Ah, no no damn it I've already fallen into the trap, damn you Isshiki.

"Ha~chi~man, you know when you're on a date its important for the guy to start a conversation" said Haruno with sickeningly sweet smile.

"Hmm, you were the one who invited me and dragged me here so if anything you should start and in the first place this isn't a date"

"Huh, but you went on a date with that other girl" she said with a pout. That won't work on me.

I looked out the window and lazily said, "It wasn't a date then either. The best way to describe it would be a business meal" yes a business meal, after all I was on duty fulfilling a request.

She then leaned over the table, her face alarmingly close to mine and with a bashful expression said," Then would you … con-consider this a date"

She then looked me in the eyes and with a sultry voice said, "for~me". Agh, I could feel my face heating up and my heart rate increasing rapidly. This was certainly a powerful attack and if I were anyone else I would have given in and fallen for her on the spot. But I'm me and I know the person in front of me is Yukinoshita Haruno. All of this is an act and I won't be falling for it.

I kept my expression neutral and said, "No"

She pouted and sat back on her seat. "Mou, you're no fun. At times like this you should go with the flow you know"

Drily I replied, "I don't know" and I don't want to know.

She smiled at me and then said, "So, Hachiman I am curious" she paused and her smile dropped and her eyes looked at me sharply. What are you curios about and why are you still calling me by my first name.

She opened her mouth again but before she could say anything a waitress approached us, but because we were otherwise engaged we failed to notice.

"Sorry for the wait, here is the menu and here are a couple of glasses of water"

Hmm, that voice, it sounds really familiar. I looked up at the waitress and my eyes widen seeing who it was.

She was currently looking at Haruno so it doesn't look like she had noticed me yet. I need to look away before she recognises me but as I was thinking that she turned towards me and it was clear she recognised me instantly, since her eyes widened as well.

"Hi-Hikigaya!"

Ugh, why does this have to happen to me. I'm a loner who tries hard to stay away from people in general but somehow I got sucked into this harem light novel scenario. What, am I the dense protagonist surrounded by a bunch of cute girls all striving for my affection lol. Haha, as if, sometimes my jokes are exceptionally funny.

Looking up at the waitress, I nervously reply, "Y-yo, Orimoto"

"Hmm, do you know this girl Ha~ch~man" interrupted Haruno smiling as she said my name, before either Orimoto or I could say anything else. Why did you even bother asking that, I know you already know this girl, you must have planned this all out from the beginning. She almost certainly knew that Orimoto worked here and that her shift was now, this can't have a coincidence.

Looking at Haruno I said, "Yes, yes I do"

Orimoto looked at Haruno and then looked at me and then spoke to me, "Hikigaya, Um is this… Ano am I … is she … are you on a date?" after trying to say something for a while she decided to finish it with a question. Well luckily the answer to that question is easy enough and should help in clearing the air.

Just when I thought things were getting back under control, Haruno had to come and ruin it. Orimoto looked at me again, her expression made it clear she wanted an explanation. Why do I feel I'm not going to survive to the end of the day. Komachi please, burn my computer the world doesn't need to know what was on it.

I turned my head and looked at Haruno and drily said, "No, this isn't a date you just dragged me here"

She looked at me disappointed, it was as if I was a child being scolded by his teacher. "Tch tch tch" she waived her index finger in front of my face as she said that. "Don't you know Hachiman, when a boyfriend and a girlfriend meet at a cafe by themselves it is always considered a date. Now I know you aren't the most socially adept person but I would have thought you at least knew that much" Moments like this made me realise that despite their differences Haruno and Yukinoshita are both indeed sisters. Is it a Yukinoshita family trait to be able to put someone down without a second thought.

"But don't worry One-chan will teach you everything you need to know" the last part was said in a suspiciously seductive tone. Eh, don't say that you'll make people think I have an older sister fetish, which I certainly don't.

"Eh, but," Orimoto started and then looked at me "Hikigaya you said you didn't have a girlfriend" I don't, why does she believe Haruno so easily, she literally tried to pull the same trick when we got reacquainted.

She then the turned to Haruno and bowed deeply, "I'm sorry, I wouldn't have asked Hikigaya-kun if I knew" wait, what do you mean? You said that you were already telling people the two of us were dating. Are you saying I didn't need to put up with that whole charade?

Haruno looked at Orimoto and narrowed her eyes, "Oh, so you're the other woman I have been hearing about"

Orimoto's eyes widened as she heard that and bowed again. I need to step in before Haruno takes it too far but before I could Haruno looked at me with a sharp gaze. Then sighed and looked at me softly. What?

"I understand Hachiman, I always was worried that someone like you would want a younger woman" what? "but I believe that what we have is real, that we have a connection that we … that we are genuine" what? "because of that I'm willing to let your affair go" now we're married? "as long as you promise me that it was a one time thing, so that we can renew are passions for each other once again"

My face was red, Orimoto looked like she was getting ready to apologise once again and run away. Even I have to admit that performance was amazing, if I didn't know the whole story I would have been sold completely. She made it seems that she was a loving and caring girlfriend while I was a womanising scum. I need to take control of this situation now before its too late.

I looked at Orimoto and said, "She's joking, we're not …" but before I could continue Haruno interrupted me.

Now with a look of hurt appearing on her face, "You think our relationship is joke" she looked like she was about to cry.

Orimoto looked at me as if I was garbage, "Hikigaya"

"She's joking" I repeated and looked at Haruno and pleaded "Please stop"

Luckily it looked like she had had her fun because the sad expression was replaced with a smile as she started laughing.

"Ah, that was fun but it would have been more fun if you played a long Hikigaya-kun" I don't think it would ever be fun to play along with you.

"Eh, so you aren't dating" said Orimoto after taking a moment figure everything out.

Haruno smiled at her and said, "What do you think"

Deciding against letting anymore misunderstandings fester I said, "No, no we're not." I don't think I would be able to survive for more than a day if I was.

Orimoto looked relieved and quietly murmured something that sounded like that's good. But that probably isn't right.

"So are you going to take our orders" said Haruno with a bored look on her face.

"Eh, ah yes, yes of course. What would you like to have"

We gave her our orders and she bowed once again and left to the kitchen.

Haruno then looked at me and said, "So Hikigaya-kun was interested in her huh"

Ugh, stop digging up old trauma woman.

I chose to stay silent.

Still in cafe

We were still in the cafe with cups of coffee now in front of us. A different waitress came to deliver our order. Which made sense, if I were in Orimoto's shoes I wouldn't have wanted to have to deal with that whole mess once again, Heck if I could I would have ran out as soon as I could because I definitely did not want to have to deal with Haruno again. Speaking of Haruno, she was now just browsing her phone while intermittently taking sips of her coffee. Thankfully it looks like she had gotten whatever amusement she had wanted to get out of this trip. Hopefully I would soon be allowed to go home to my darling imouto. Wait for me Komachi, Onii-chan is almost home.

Unfortunately it seemed that my wishful thinking had led to me inadvertently setting of a flag, because as soon as those hope full thoughts entered my head the sound of a familiar female voice entered my ears.

"Hikio?" Damn it, this is what I get for thinking positively.

Looking up I saw Miura looking at me questioningly, next to her was Yuigahama who hadn't yet turned around so she hadn't spotted me yet.

"Eh, Hikio?" said Yuigahama as she turned around and looked in my direction thereby spotting me. "Ah Hikki! You're here as well." she said excitedly and started walking towards me and then stopped noticed the woman sitting across from me.

"Ara, ara if it isn't Gahama-chan" said Haruno as she looked up from her phone noticing Yuigahama. Would it be so hard for you to just call her by her real name.

Yuigahama tensed up and said, "Haruno-san and Hikki" her gaze lingered on me, questioning my presence with Haruno of all people.

"Haruno-san? Ah you are Yukinoshita's sister" said Miura not noticing the tension in Yuigahama's stance. I'm pretty sure the two of you have met before. But perhaps because it was so long ago she didn't remember.

Haruno looked over at Miura and smiled and said, "Yukinoshita Haruno yahallo" with a wave. Hmm maybe I'm the only one with a great memory. I mean Remembrance of Hikki is one of my 108 skills so obviously I would be great at remembering thing. Hmm remembrance of Hikki, stealth Hikki and my other 108 skills its starting to sound like I'm really OP. Hehe Ugh wait I'm sliding back into the darkness again, I need to stop myself.

"Ah, Miura Yumiko its nice to meet you" I'm glad you're not going along with Yahallo craze Miura.

I decided I should step in and direct the flow of the conversation before Haruno said anything unnecessary once again.

I looked at Yuigahama and said, "So what brings you here Yuigahama"

"Eh, Ah Yumiko and I were shopping and then decided to come here to get a snack because it looked really cute but what are you doing here Hikki and with Haruno-san?" she asked while looking at Haruno once again.

"She wanted to speak to me about somethings" I said vaguely, technically I'm not lying but I am not telling her the full story. She would be disappointed in me because once again I took on a request like this.

Despite my efforts she looked disappointed anyways.

"I asked him to join me so I could talk to him about what he did last week" surprisingly Haruno said something that was truthful to an extant while also saving me headache's. I didn't know she was capable of such things.

"Eh, do you mean that" said Yuigahama who also maintained the vagueness in the conversation yet it looked like she understood.

"Oh, so you know about it" said Haruno with a look of surprise on her face. Yuigahama simply nodded.

"Eh, Yui what are you talking about, what did Hikio do" said Miura who looked like she felt left out. She then looked at me with a piercing glare. Commanding me to tell her what wrongs I had committed. I swear you majesty I'm innocent. Innocent I tell you.

Yuigahama looked at Miura and smiled, "Hehe, It's nothing important don't worry about it Yumiko" she continued to smile at Miura, in order to ease her worries.

Miura didn't look fully convinced but said, "If you say so Yui"

Seeing that they're conversation had ended Haruno abruptly stood up and looked at me and said, "Ah its been a long day, thanks for all the fun Hikigaya-kun I'll be going now" she said as she started making her way out. What just like that, it was that easy. But before she could get too far she stopped and turned around, "Oh and Hikigaya-kun I'll pay for the coffee's" well for all the trouble you caused me its the least you could do.

"Thank you" was my reply as I watched her head to the counter.

"Bye-bye" "Bye" said Miura and Yuigahama as they watched Haruno leave.

"Eh, Yui we should also leave" said Miura who looked like she wanted to go as well. I should also be leaving its already gotten pretty late and I should also be getting home but I still need to finish my coffee. So I decided to wish the two girls in front of me goodbye, so that I could finish my coffee in peace.

But before I could Yuigahama spoke, "Actually, Yumiko could you go ahead I need to talk to Hikki about something" she scratched her head and smiled as she said that. Hmm, what could she want to talk to me about,

Miura didn't look too pleased. She looked between the two of us and eventually said, "Fine, bye Yui get home safely" as she started walked away. Eh don't I get a farewell as well.

"Bye Yumiko"

After Miura left, Yuigahama took the seat Haruno was formerly occupying. I looked at her expectantly waiting for her to start speaking. But instead she brought out her phone and started tapping.

"Oi, aren't you going to say anything" I asked in an annoyed tone, speaking to me was the whole reason you stayed behind.

Yuigahama looked at me with a confused expression, "Eh, why do I have to say something. You're being creepy again Hikki" Agh, this airhead.

"You told Miura you wanted to speak to me about something, don't tell me you forgot. It's only been a few seconds" I said exasperatedly.

Yuigahama looked slightly embarrassed and said, "Ah … well I want to talk to Hikki but not here"

"If not here then where"

She looked down at the table and quietly asked, "Could you walk me home Hikki?"

I see, so she doesn't want to talk about whatever it is here and wants to talk about it on the way to her house. Despite wanting to go home, I decided that it would best for me to walk her home. I mean if Komachi heard that I let a girl go home alone she would be really mad at me.

"Sure" I said as I took a sip of my coffee

She lifted her head up and smiled, "Thanks Hikki, oh and you don't need to rush your coffee I can just sit here and wait"

"You sure"

She nodded and said "Yeah, its nice just sitting here …" she trailed of and then in whisper she said, "with Hikki"

My eyes widened and I looked away. I could already feel heat rising on my cheeks. Oi, woman if you keep saying things like that I may just fall for you.

Outside

We were now walking on a footpath beside the road heading towards Yuigahama's house. It had been five minutes since we left the cafe and comfortable silence had descended on us. Only the soft hum of the odd passing car disturbed said silence. I stole a quick glance at the girl beside me, her face appeared content and it didn't look like she was going to do anything aside from continue walking. Quite peaceful moments like this are nice, there is no fear of things getting awkward because I said something weird or things getting tense because I said something hurtful or things getting uncomfortable because I said something creepy. Ah wait, why are all those bad things happening because of my words. Maybe Yukinoshita was right, people would be better off if I stayed silent and away from everyone else. Hmm well that's what I've been trying to do but certain people prevent me from saving society from myself. But still it's kind of amazing to think how much of hero I am, I sacrificed myself as much as possible so that society wouldn't need to put up with my uncomfortable comments. You heard that society you should be eternally great full for my loner ways.

My useless thoughts were interrupted by a soft sigh from the person beside me.

"This is nice, right Hikki" said Yuigahama, with a smile on her face as she looked up at the dark sky above us.

I nervously scratched the back of my head and said, "Yeah, I guess"

She then turned towards me and her smile grew slight, "Right, right … so …" So? So what Yuigahama don't just leave your sentences incomplete.

Still looking me her smile started to disappear as it was being replaced with a cute pout, "Hikki!"

I looked at her confused, what, what is it. I don't know what it is you want me to do.

"Mou, so…" and she leaned into me as if urging me on. I still had no idea what it is she wanted so I decided to just go ahead and ask.

"So? So what? I have know idea what it is you want from me"

In response she raised her shoulders and puffed her cheeks, "Mou, Hikki you bakka? You stupid … dimwit … Hachiman" Oi my name isn't an insult woman. Why Komachi, why did you have to share your insult with these two.

"Oi my name isn't an insult, what is that you want" I said as if I exasperated.

"The talk Hikki! You need to tell me what happened" Hmm happened where, I know she wanted to talk to me but was she seriously expecting me to start the conversation without even knowing what it was she wanted to talk about.

"What happened?" I asked, hoping for some clarity

"Hikki, you don't know" she replied

"Aren't you the one who said we need to talk to each other so that we could understand each other. Right now I don't comprehend what it is you want me to say"

"Umm .. Comphedge? Is that like a computer?" Ah seriously this airhead how did she even get into Sobou.

"Comprehend, it basically means to understand and what I'm trying to say is I don't understand what you want me to say"

Her eye's widened slightly and said, "Eh, but didn't I already tell you"

"No"

"Are you sure Hikki"

"If I knew I wouldn't be asking you"

Her face looked as if she were contemplating something earth shattering, it was as if she was searching for the answer to life, the universe and everything. If you wanted to know the answer is 42 by the way. Then as if she had arrived at the same conclusion she gasped, "Ah" and then turned towards me with a sheepish look on her face.

"Hehehe, I forgot" she then knocked her head with her knuckles emulating Komachi. I'll give you five out of ten points for that Yuigahama you need more cuteness and you need to be a Hikigaya to get more points. But honestly this girl, I know she is an airhead but isn't this taking her character too far. Isn't it author-san (A/N: *Sweats nervously*)

"Seriously"

"Hehehe"

"So what is the thing you wanted to talk about"

"Eh, eto … . Well I wanted you to tell me what happened with Haruno-san Hikki. I was like really surprised too see you with Haruno-san you know"

She then looked at me and a worried look crossed her face, she quietly asked "You're not doing anything shady again are you Hikki"

I smiled at her in the hopes of reassuring her that I wasn't using my old methods, "No, no I'm not"

"Then please tell me Hikki, tell me what you were doing with Haruno-san"

I remember thinking that I would only tell her half the story, but the look on her face made me think that was unwise. It convinced me to just tell her everything, I mean she already knew about what happened last week. So it should be fine and besides I did say I wanted something genuine. Which meant that it was important for me to be as truthful as possible to those close to me especially if i expected others to be genuine with me.

So after a bit of thinking I told her. I told her everything about how Haruno ambushed me, convinced me to take her weird request and the awkward meeting with Orimoto. As well as my suspicions on why Haruno did what she did.

After telling her everything that came to my mind about the days events, once again a calm silence descended around the two of us as we continued our walk. Looking up at the sky, all I saw was darkness, the vast emptiness that lay beyond the boundaries of the planets atmosphere. Although I suppose there are stars, planets and other objects but because of how advanced Chiba was you couldn't see any of it. Its kind of funny how the light of object nearby stops you from seeing the light of objects lightyears and lightyears away. That which is close blocks that which is far.

The girl walking beside me once again had a contemplative look on her face. It looked like she was still processing all the information I shared with her.

"Hikki" she quietly said as her contemplative look broke and was replaced with one of melancholy.

"Hmm" I said urging her too continue

"I don't like it" she said, I looked at her face which now wore a frown

"I don't like it Hikki, I don't like it when you do these things, I don't like when you take on these requests" her expression then morphed into one of determination as she looked up at me.

"So please Hikki, please don't take anymore requests like this, and … and please don't take anymore requests on your own. Yukinon and I are also there so you don't need to do everything on your own Hikki"

Looking at her eyes I could see she meant every bit of what she had said. I could see the hurt caused by me taking on these requests. Is this what she meant earlier when she asked us to talk more. Talking leads to us to better understanding each other . From everything I heard, and seeing the expression on her face I felt as if I could say I understood Yuigahama Yui. Or at least I understood her thoughts on my ad hoc requests.

I smiled at her hoping that it showed my conviction rather than the usual creepiness that appeared when I smiled, "Alright, I promise" I say quietly

She smiled back at me, "Thank you, Hikki"

A feeling of comfort descended around the two of us, "But what should I do if someone asks me to do request for them"

"You should just say, you only do requests that come to the club so you can tell them to go to the club"

Well that sounds easy enough, but I have feeling that some people will not be so accepting of that answer. Hmm why is an image of a motorcycle appearing in my head. Weird.

"Besides Hikki I've been meaning to ask" hmm ask me what.

"Don't you hate working, so why is Hikki doing soo much work. Like you don't need to right Hikki" Eh, ugh she's right. What have I been doing for so long. Had the club numbed me to the concept of doing work so much that now I was doing work whenever someone asked me to. How could I have fallen so far and how is it that Yuigahama of people noticed the hypocrisy off my statements. Remember Hachiman to work is to lose, to work is to lose, to work is to lose!

"Eh .. um" I spluttered incoherently not knowing how to respond to that rare moment when Yuigahama shows she is more than just an airhead.

She smiled at me, "Hikki is just too kind" Kind? No I believe I was justifying the work I did for selfish reasons, like avoiding more work. If it's one thing I'm sure of, it's that I'm not kind. I'm just as selfish as any other person, no actually I'm more selfish because I like to keep to myself.

Deciding to change the topic I asked, "Does this ban on requests include Isshiki" I ask because Isshiki always comes up to me and asks me do manual labour for the student council. Sometimes with Yukinoshita's consent and sometimes she comes straight to me skipping the club.

Yuigahama narrowed her eyes and looked at me. "Hikki, you spoil Iroha-chan too much, so yes she has to ask us if she wants to use you"

"Use me, what am I a tool"

She looked at me and then smiled not really responding to my enquiry. Don't just leave me hanging like that woman. Please deny it, please tell me I'm not a tool.

Instead she walked up in front of me and turned around to face me.

"Thanks for taking me this far Hikki, but I can go on from here"

"Hmm, you sure"

"Yeah thank you for walking with me Hikki"

"Alright then, see you in school"

"Bye Hikki" she said, and then continued walking forward while I stopped to watched her leave. As she approached a corner she turned around and waved at me. To which I also responded with a wave. I couldn't quite see her face but I got the impression she was satisfied with my response as she turned into the corner.

Well then, I guess it's time for me to finally head home.

20 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 five hours ago. Hmm odd I feel like I've taught these very thoughts not too long ago.

Looking back at the days events a lot had happened. I smiled thinking of the conversation I had with Yuigahama. Maybe now I'll finally have the courage to say no, maybe now I can finally go home on time and have fun with vita-chan.

I smiled, hmm once again my walk home was longer than expected.

A/N: So what did you think. Was it worth the wait. Who was the better fake girlfriend Haruno or Orimoto.

This was formerly a one shot but after thinking about it for the last two years I thought the concept had potential to be turned into a series. So from now on, if I get a new idea, each chapter will be around the general them of Hikigaya's walk home being interrupted for one reason or the other. More or less it will follow the same in fic canon unless I state otherwise.

Also I'm not sure if you could tell but the whole fake girlfriend part of the plot will be retired with this chapter. I had to stop myself from continuing on with that scenario before it got old. So I had Yuigahama forcibly end it before it got old. Future chapters will have different things keeping Hikigaya from his house. I also already have an idea for the next chapter, which the last two bonus scene kind of tease. More like sets up.

Any way you'll be able to learn more in the next chapter.

Like the previous chapter this chapter also has some bonus scenes which I couldn't quite include in the main body but I wanted to have so that you could see the reactions of other characters. These bonus scenes introduce some of the parents.

Anyway please do review and I hope you like this chapter.

I'll see you all in the next chapter or in another story.

Npwall

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 off my shoes and putting on the appropriate inner wear, I entered my living room and saw Komachi sitting on the sofa, her eyes on her phone. It looked as though she was waiting for me.

As if an alarm had gone off in her head she turned to face me with a sharp look on her face, "Your back huh" what's with that disinterest, please don't be so emotionless to your only brother. It will break my heart.

She got up of the sofa, it looked like she was going to shut herself in her room. She was clearly still unhappy with my lack of clarity on the reason for my lateness last week, in the past week I hadn't given her anymore details on what had transpired between Orimoto and I. She clearly expected me to come up to her and tell her but I didn't. Well it was more like I couldn't, if I told her what happened then she will ask me who the girl I was with was. The problem is that Komachi knew who Orimoto was and I know she wouldn't be happy and would only worry about me if I told her what happened. So I thought it was best to keep what happened to myself so that I didn't cause her to worry for no reason.

"Wait, Komachi" she stopped when I told her to wait. I can't take it anymore, I can't take the coldness coming off from my cute sister. Please Komachi please forgive your gommi-chan

"What is it, I'm tired" she said making it clear that she was still angry with and wasn't in the mood to talk with me.

I sighed, "I'll tell you"

"Tell me what"

"I'll tell you why I was late today and why I was late last week" I just wanted us to go back to normal.

Her expression didn't change but she moved back towards the sofa and sat down. She looked a me expectantly.

"Well"

So I began, I started with what happened last week. I told her about how Orimoto and I bumped into each other, how she dragged me to explain her unusual request and the how we spent time in the cafe.

"That was why I was in the cafe that day, that was why I got the pastry for you"

Looking at her it didn't look like she was happy, I mean she did briefly have a smile on her face when I mentioned the request but that smile dropped as soon as I mentioned who the person making the request was.

"Is this Orimoto-san the same one from middle school" she asked, there was clear worry in her tone.

"Ye-yeah" I said

"Onii-chan, why. You know what happened. It hurt you" Believe me I know Komachi, I mean I was there. It was me. If anyone should know it would be me. But when I saw Orimoto I knew that while her request was questionable she really did need my help and I was fairly confident she didn't have any other malicious intentions. Besides what happened then was my fault. I was the naive fool who read meaning into action that never had any meaning.

"I know Komachi, but I'm ok and I made it clear to her that it was a one time thing" she still didn't look convinced but eventually she acquiesced and sighed.

"If you say so but Komachi is still worried about you Onii-chan" she said softly then she looked up at me and smiled "Ah I bet that was worth a lot of points"

I smiled at her antics. It looked Komachi was now back to how she was before my non-answers last week. Thats a relief.

"So why were you late today, Onii-chan"

So once again I started speaking and told her what happened today. I told her how Haruno dragged me out, made the same ridiculous request as Orimoto, how she took me to the cafe and told her about the awkward interaction with Orimoto in the cafe.

"Hmm, Haruno-san did that"

"Yeah"

"Hehe, I think she was trying to teach you a lesson Onii-chan"

"I guess she was" I looked at her and could clearly see that she was smiling. Do you find my pain amusing Komachi-chan?

"Oh, and what was that lesson"

"Working more than I should is bad for my health"

"Mou, stupid, nincompoop, Hachiman" said Komachi with a cute pout on her face.

"Oi, Hachiman is not a insult you hear" I said trying and failing to show her how annoyed I was. I couldn't really be that annoyed with Komachi, especially when we just made up.

Ignoring my retort Komachi pushed ahead, "So why did your date with Haruno-san last so long, last week you came home earlier"

"Firstly it was not a date and ah, well it was because I walked Yuigahama home"

"Yui-san?" she questioned. But before I could make a move to answer her, a devilish smile appeared on her face.

"Oh my, what should I do my gomi-chan is turning into a womanising scumbag who goes out with two woman in one day"

"Eh, no I didn't go out with anyone" I tried to deny her insinuations.

"Don't worry Onii-chan, even if you become trash Komachi will still love you, ah that was worth a lot Komachi points right Onii-chan"

"Saying Onii-chan is trash gets you negative points" I said drily.

"Eh, don't be so stingy, so why was Yui-san there" she said to bring us back to the main topic of conversation.

"She just bumped into us at the end and since it was late I walked her home"

"Hmm, was that all it was" well I've gotten this far and told her everything so I might as well tell her about my conversation with Yuigahama.

After I finished telling her about my conversation with Yuigahama the smile on her face grew and she mischievously said, "Woah, I didn't think Yui-san could be so bold. I hope you stick to your promise Onii-chan"

"Yes, yes I won't be doing that ever again. It has caused me enough trouble as it is so there's no way I'm breaking that promise" I said to make it clear that I won't be accepting any more ad-hoc requests.

"Wow, to think Onii-chan would listen to someone who isn't Komachi. Hmm, Yui-san has added a lot of points to her Onee-chan credentials now. I guess, I can approve of Yui-san becoming my Onee-chan" Oi, oi I'm your older sibling, you don't need to replace me with Yuigahama. I know I may be insensitive at times but I'm definitely a better older sibling than that air head.

Before I could give voice to my thoughts she got up started making her way to her room.

"Oh, Onii-chan you should call Yui-nee over one of these" Ugh, that hurts Komachi please don't replace your precious Onii-chan.

"You'll cause her trouble if you call her that" I try to convince her.

Unfortunately, she continues walking and says, "Oh I think she would like it"

Ugh, this brat.

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, though I am a bit suspicious of this 'family business'. Mostly because Haruno clearly didn't go or have to go, so instead she came up to me and ruined what was meant to be a nice peaceful day. Could it be, was Yukinoshita also in on Haruno's plan. Was that the 'family business', was it the business to mess with sweet innocent Hikigaya who only wanted to have one normal walk home. I don't know, but to be honest I really didn't want to know either.

Yuigahama still hadn't arrived, mostly because Hiratsuka-sensei had called her over to talk to her about something. Moments like these actually make worry for her. Is she ok, will she be forced to stay back a year. If she is in trouble academically then I guess its up to Yukinoshita and I to help her through it. Though I'm sure Yukinoshita is more than capable enough to help her through her academic difficulty.

Speaking of Yukinoshita, she was currently sitting across from me sipping her cup of tea while also reading a book like usual. Suddenly she looked up and noticed my gaze. She shrunk back while putting her cup of tea and book down and covered her chest.

"You're creepy gaze makes me fear for my chastity, Hikicreepy-kun" said Yukinoshita.

I looked at her and scoffed, "You don't have anything to worry about"

This seemed to tick her off more. Could it be, could this finally be win for me.

Instead she brought out her phone, "So you must have satisfied your carnal desires on another innocent victim. Huh, is that why Yuigahama-san isn't here yet. I'll call the authorities to stop Hiki-criminal-kun from striking again"

Oi, oi don't make me out to be criminal. I'm innocent I tell you.

"Tch, Yuigahama got called by Hiratsuka-sensei" I said ignoring most of her previous statement.

Hearing this she smiled briefly in her victory and then frowned, "Is Yuigahama-san having academic issues" she asks with concern in her voice.

"I don't know, she hasn't mentioned any but knowing her I wouldn't be surprised" I said voicing my suspicions.

"Hmm, If that is the case then I suppose I will have to tutor her" she then looked at over at me, "Will you be contributing Hikigaya-kun"

"Uh, well I suppose I could pitch in and help out with modern Japanese" she smiled at my statement then we both went quiet. Neither of us knowing what to say.

I noticed that Yukinoshita was taking a couple quick glances at me. It almost look like she was nervous and that she wanted to tell me something. But what did she have to tell me that could cause her to be so shy? Don't tell me is she … is she.

But before I could complete the thought Yukinoshita nervously spoke up, "Hikigaya-kun"

"Hmm"

Surprisingly she got up and bowed her head, "I'm sorry"

"Eh" What? What is she sorry for.

I looked at her confused hoping she would clear up my confusion.

"I'm sorry about Nee-san" she said quietly as she sat back down. Oh, I see. It looks like Yukinoshita also knows about what happened yesterday.

"Oh, well you don't need to be sorry. She was the one who did what she did" I said to ease her worries, but it looked like it had the opposite affect. She appeared uncomfortable.

"Um, well you see Hikigaya-kun …" she paused and then took a breath. "I was the one who told her about your meeting with Orimoto-san" Uh, I see so that was how she knew.

"Its alright, even if you said anything she was the one who acted on it and disturbed my plans" I said.

"Oh plans, I didn't know you were capable of having plans other than lying in bed and doing nothing, Hikilazy-kun" she said, her nerves disappearing.

"I'll have you know lazing around takes effort. I have to first clear my schedule, make sure no one can disturb me and make sure I have an appropriate supply of MAX COFFEE. It takes a lot of pre-planning" I said, explaining to her why lazing around was considered a plan.

She looked disappointed and brought her hand up to her forehead as if she was getting a headache, "To think I thought you were making progress"

Hmm, she just doesn't understand how serious lazing around is. In the Hikigaya household each member of the family already had their own special lazing around routine for maximum efficiency. We didn't joke about taking an easy day in the Hikigaya family.

Before I could jump off the deep end of my lazing around thoughts, Yukinoshita once again spoke up. "I heard from Yuigahama-san"

"Hmm, what did you hear"

"That you wouldn't be accepting anymore requests on your own"

"Ah, yes. The experience with your sister showed me how much of pain it could be"

She smiled, "Well I'm glad something good came off her intervention"

Intervention?

Before I could ponder what she meant the club room door opened and Isshiki entered the room huffing and puffing.

"Senpai! You did it again. How could you!" said Isshiki. Don't tell me everyone heard about yesterdays event with Haruno.

Pretending I didn't have a clue what she was talking about, I asked her "What are you talking about"

"I heard you had a date, Senpai! And with a different girl this time" Is she stalking me. How does she know about this, and how did she see last weeks event as well.

"Senpai, you better not be playing around with hearts of girls" Not another false accusation about me being a raijuu bastard. But before I could deny it she continued.

"Ah could it be, could you be using those other girls to make me jealous so that I would spend more time with you" Thats stretch even for you Isshiki.

"I'm sorry Senpai, while I do appreciate your feelings I can't say I like you messing around with other women, try again when you learn what loyalty means" I sighed even when I literally do nothing I get rejected by this girl.

"That wasn't a date, I was with Yukinoshita's sister because of something Yukinoshita said to her" As I said that Yukinoshita looked away guiltily.

"Hmm, Haru-san-senpai, hmm well okay I believe you senpai" That was easy.

"You believe me?" Despite my self I had to look a gift horse in the mouth.

"Ah, well there's just no way for Senpai to be with Haru-san-senpai" she said, well that makes sense. I guess I can now rest easy.

"Ah Isshiki-san, I need to inform you of a new service club policy" said Yukinoshita once she realised our conversation was over.

In response Isshiki tilted her head in confusion, " New policy"

"Yes from now one if you want to use Hikigaya-kun please come to me directly" she then looked at me and said, "this thing is now forbidden from accepting requests personally and all requests to use that thing must come to me for approval" Oi, I'm a person you know stop treating me like an object.

"Eh, but that's super inconvenient Yukino-senpai, can you make an exception for the student council president. After all, I need to use all the resource available to me to be able to do my job properly"

"Grh, could two stop talking about me like I'm an object" I said.

"Quiet Hikigaya-kun, I'm negotiating terms on how others can use you" What are you my keeper? In the first place I don't even want to be used.

"I'm sorry Isshiki-san there will be no exceptions for this policy, I'll be the one to decide if someone else can make use of his time" Hmm that wording seemed off. But why?

Isshiki didn't look pleased, "Fine, but you need to give senpai to me from time to time" I guess she's unhappy that she's loosing one of her best workers. Hopefully this means I'll be more free.

"Each request will be reviewed on a case by case basis, Isshiki-san" said Yukinoshita with an air of finality to the statement.

Before Isshiki could say anything further Yuigahama came bursting through the door, "Yukinon! Yahallo"

"Oh Iroha-chan is hear to, Yahallo Iroha-chan"

"Yahallo, Yui-senpai"

What is with people using this tribal greeting.

"Good evening Yuigahama-san" Yukinoshita greeted back.

Yuigahama then looked at me and a hint of red appeared on her face, "Ah Hikki hello, and thanks for last night" Don't say things that can cause misunderstandings woman. I looked around and I saw startled expression on both Isshiki's and Yukinoshita's faces.

"Yo, so what subject are you failing at" I asked in order to change the subject.

"Eh, failing?" asked Yuigahama with a confused expression on her face.

"Don't worry Yuigahama-san I'll help tutor you if you are having academic difficulties" said Yukinoshita

"Eh" said Yuigahama who then proceeded to move her head quickly between the two of us.

"Mou, you guys are so mean. I'm not failing anything" said Yuigahama as she swung her arms around.

"There is no need for you to hide it from us Yuigahama-san, both Hikigaya-kun and I would be happy to help you" said Yukinoshita, to which I nodded along as well. So that Yuigahama knows that I'll also be there to help her through these difficulties.

"Ah, I'll help too Yui-senpai" said Isshiki not wanting to feel left out. Aren't you a first year, I don't think you'll be able to help us, at least academically.

"Mou you guys, I swear I'm not failing anything" said Yuigahama

"Then what did Hiratsuka-sensei want" I asked

"She wanted me to re-write my essay because I put hearts instead of dots" said Yuigahama annoyed.

Hearing her response Yukinoshita brought a hand to her head as if she were getting a headache. Isshiki laughed awkwardly and I just shook my head.

Honestly, that single teacher. Someone should just take her already.

Extra scene 3:

Yuigahama household

"I'm home" shouted Yui as she entered the living room. She is slightly late today and I would have been a bit worried if not for her texts informing me that she would late today. But this makes me wonder what could have kept her. I knew she was hanging out with that friend of hers. Eto what was her name, Ah yes Yumiko-chan! I knew she was hanging out with Yumiko-chan but they don't usually take this long.

"Welcome home Yui, what took you so long. Mama was so worried" I said, letting her know that despite everything I was still worried for her.

"Mou, Mama! I told you I was going to be late" its so cute seeing her get so worked up like this.

"I know, I know. But mama can't help but be worried. When you get a daughter of your own you'll know of how I feel" She's grown up so much and it won't be long before she has children of her own running around. The thought of having grandkids both excites me and makes me feel sad. Sad because it would mean my precious Yui would have left me to be her own woman. But I'll still be really excited to see the cute little faces of my future grandkids. I wonder who Yui will marry. She hasn't been very open about boys but off late she keeps mentioning Hikki-kun.

"I know mama and I love you" she said, clearly trying to ease my worries.

Hearing her thoughts made me want to give her a nice a big squeeze to show my love. So I did. "Oh I love you as well sweet heart".

After we separated I still held onto her shoulders. She tried to be sneaky but I instantly knew the trick she was playing. After all I used to do this with my own mother when I was her age.

"Don't think you can get away without answering the question young lady, what took you so long" I said in a stern voice, trying to make it clear I wanted answers. I'm not usually the strict parent, I leave that to my husband, but when I need her to do something for me and when she's being evasive I put on this act to try and act like the tough Mom I can be.

Hearing my question, she squirmed slightly and her face got slightly red as if she were embarrassed. "Eh … uhh, I was … I … I was with Hikki" she said finally.

"Hikki-kun?" Hikki-kun eh, I smiled at the thought. It looks like Yui is finally getting close to a boy in romantic sense. She's already so grown up, it brought a smile to my face though I'm sure my husband would scowl if he learnt of this development. I can see my grandkids already, one with black her and one with pink running around with a smiles on their cute little faces. Eh, wait no. Yui is too young for that. Its too soon, while I have met Hikki-kun and I can approve of him. Both of them are still too young for that kind of responsibility. I scrutinised my daughter, trying to learn what those two did tonight which would take them so long. Seeing the embarrassed look on her face led me to one startling conclusion. Oh no, don't tell me. These two didn't go that far did they. I know I want to be grandma but it's still too soon.

"Yeah, Hikki walked me home … and we talked" she smiled shyly, "it was really nice but I wish it was more than that" Phew, the last statement eased my worries, she was clearly saying it while lost in thought. Which meant that she wasn't really paying attention to what she said. More than that huh. This is the moment I've been waiting for I finally get to help Yui with her love problems.

"Eh, no um … Forget the last part!" Hohoho, daughter of mine once something leaves your mouth and another person hear's it, then it's too late to forget. Don't worry mama will help you with your love problems. But first I needed more information.

"So what did you two talk about" Hopefully this gives me some juicy details. I only need to know so I can help my daughter, its not so I can gossip with Emiko. Yep I totally just need to know so that I can help Yui, in her time of need.

"Ah, em well you see… Hikki made me a promise" Oooh, this is so cute a promise. Is it like a fated promise, did you promise each other you'll only have eyes for each other. Oh the wonders of young love never cease to make my heart flutter. Wait if they promised themselves to each other does that means … *squeals internally* … does that mean Yui and that boy are now engaged. Will Hikki-kun be my future son in law. Well that's one of getting the son I've always wanted. Hehehe if my husband here's this then he will start fuming. He will probably try and put a stop to it. Don't you worry Yui, mama is here for you and she'll even stand in the way of her beloved husband so you can be with the one you love. As long as you two lovebirds don't take things too far too soon that is.

"Huhu, promise hah, what was the promise about" I tried to learn more, so I can confirm my suspicions. Despite my excitement for what these events will entail. I still had to remind myself that I'm her mother and I needed to be the responsible adult here. I'm alright with the two getting engaged now, it might be moving a bit fast but its fine its not like they're getting married. When I have both of them in front of me I'll them that they can only get married after college and they can only cross that other line once they get married. Oh, I'll also have to talk to Hikki-kun's parents to make sure they're on the same page as well. Plus with all this time I can plan the perfect wedding for Yui. When she sees my plan for her wedding she'll be so stunned she'll will love me forever.

"Eh well, its a secret mama" she said. She then jerked her way out of my grip and started to leave but not before quickly adding, "I'm really tired mama, so I'm going to sleep"

"Alright sweety goodnight"

"Good night mama" she said as she closed the door to her bed room.

A smile emerged on my face once she left the room. Secret huh. Well that all but confirmed my suspicious. A single tear started flowing from my eyes and I moved my hand to wipe it. *Sniff* to think you've grown up so much that you've already gotten yourself a fiancee Yui. Mama is so proud of mama's little girl. Although I know a certain someone who won't be as pleased with the news. I guess I will need to get to work on easing him into the idea of his daughter getting engaged. Maybe that will soften the blow so that he isn't too hard on the two young love birds.

But how do I do that. Hmm I know, we haven't had a nice family dinner outing in a while and I'm sure he would love to spend more time with Yui, so there is no question of him not attending. Through the dinner I will also be sprinkling in little comment about how proud I'll be to see Yui married and how excited I am for grand children. All that talk should slowly start making him think of the idea and if I press him about it over a period of a month or so he'll eventually become so numb to it that he'll accept it without any fuss.

As I was thinking that my beloved husband entered our house.

"I'm home"

"Welcome home, love" I said lovingly as I approached him.

"Has Yui gone to to sleep already" he said as he started undoing his tie.

"Yes, have you eaten yet?" hearing my answer he looked a bit down. Once again he missed seeing his daughter. But don't worry dear, you'll be able to have a nice family dinner with her soon.

"No not yet"

"Thats good, I left out some food on the counter in the kitchen"

"Thank you" he said tiredly but before he left for the kitchen he noticed an expression on my face.

"Whats with that look"

"Ah, well you see I was thinking that we should go out tomorrow and have a dinner just the three of us" He brightened up at the idea.

"Dinner huh, sure I can leave work early tomorrow for it" he said with a smile on his face, "not that I don't like the idea but what's brought this on all so suddenly" he asked.

"Uh well its been a while and I thought now would be a good opportunity for us to have a nice family meal and chat"

"That sounds nice and relaxing, so where should we go" oh, it looked like he was getting excited now.

"Oh, well I heard of this new Italian place near Chiba station. Eto, I think its name was La Aldini" I replied

"La Aldini, sounds good. I'm sure Yui will like it as well" he said and this time he made his way to the kitchen.

Hehehe, everything has gone according to plan. Don't worry Yui mama will make sure you end up with your beloved.

Extra scene 4:

Hikigaya household

Today was a rare day. Both my husband and I had gotten out of work early. Which meant I could finally get some much needed rest. Ah and also see our beautiful children and also some rest. While raising them I made sure to hammer in the point of how important rest was and how seriously it should be taken. I mean they are so young and have so much time to rest, as their mother I had to make sure they made use of their time to rest as much as they could. Before that precious time was cruelly snatched away by the unforgiving nature of life. Don't worry kids Kaa-san will work hard too make sure you can enjoy your childhood and get as rest as you could. That must be worth a lot parent points. Hehe I'm way ahead of their father.

Despite hammering the rest point, I also had to make sure they also cared about maintaining their grades, of course. Komachi had once tried to use the rest excuse to get out of studying for her exams, but seeing how she's performed so far I knew she had to shape up. So I had to force her to work despite her trepidation's. Sometimes I wish she could emulate her brother, at least in academics.

Speaking of her brother, he's like the opposite of Komachi because he's doing well academically. Which was I've let him be thus far but I still couldn't help but worry for him. Unlike Komachi, he's not socially adept and I have never seen him with a friend. I wonder if he has friends or if he's being bullied in school. He used to be really cute when he was younger but as he grew older, his eyes started to set in and he started acting really aloof. Ugh, if this keeps up I'm going to have to take care of him for the rest of my life.

Despite saying I wanted to rest, I also was kind of excited to see the two of them again. I mean I see them on the weekend, but on the weekday whenever I get home they are usually fast asleep. I bet they'll be so surprised to see me back so early. I'm sure Komachi will come straight to me and give me a nice big hug and Hachiman will stand aside looking bored but with a small smile escaping his stoic visage, that boy is really such a tsundere.

Unfortunately, only half of that vision came to be. Since my son wasn't home yet. I asked Komachi about his whereabouts but she simply said she didn't know. Why isn't he home yet, why is he so late. Please don't tell me he got hit by another car.

As if noticing my spiralling worry, Komachi smiled at me and said, "Onii-chan comes home late sometimes." What does that mean, did he become a delinquent, is he associating with the wrong crowd. I needed to know more.

"What does that mean Komachi" narrowing my eyes letting Komachi know of serious how I'm taking this conversation.

"Eh, well Onii-chan is usually with Yukino-san or Yui-san, Ah also their his friends" Friends. That brought a sense of relief to me. Not only was my short term concerns alleviated by that statement but even my more long term worry about his school life. He has friends, that too from the sound of their names they were both girls. Hmm there's hope for him yet.

With my concerns soothed I decided to let Komachi be and went to my room to have shower and freshen up. That second name Komachi mentioned sounded familiar. Where did I hear that name again. Ah I know she was the nice girl that left her dog here last summer. But I thought she was Komachi's friend. Hmm that brat Hachiman, he probably realised I thought she was Komachi's friend and let me continue believing that. He probably thought he was saving himself the hassle of having to deal with my questions. But just you wait Hachiman, I'm going to be asking you more questions than I ever have before.

After freshening up, I made my way back down but stopped when I heard the voices of Hachiman and Komachi talking to each other. Ah so he's back that's good. Hmm maybe nows a good opportunity to listen in on what they talk about. What if they're talking about what a good mother I am, something like that I absolutely have to hear.

" … I walked Yuigahama home"

"Yui-san?" Yui-san? And Hachiman walked her home. I'm so proud of him. It's a good thing I took the time to drill in the importance of walking girls home when its late. But wait from the sounds of it he was late because he was with Yui-san. Huh does that mean he was on a date with Yui-san, does that mean he's already gotten himself a girlfriend. Ah, I can't believe this just a few hours ago I was worried about whether he even had friends and now I find out he has a girlfriend. Ah wait I forgot to listen into their conversation, lets once again try and hear what they're saying.

"I guess, I can approve of Yui-san becoming my Onee-chan" WHAT? What did you just say Komachi. Yui-san becoming her Onee-chan. That could only happen if Hachiman and her got married. Wait don't tell me Hachiman was asking for Komachi's permission to marry that girl. How could you Komachi, you can't just give away your Onii-chan to any old girl. I needed to first vet them to make sure they were right for Hachiman.

But that brings me to my next question why didn't Hachiman bring this up with me. Why didn't he tell me he was in such a serious relationship, he's already engaged and he hasn't even told me. Does that mean he's planning on eloping with that girl. Just who was that girl. Argh, why is he telling Komachi instead of me, his own mother. Hmpf, but I guess when I think about it I haven't been home all that often so I guess I wouldn't be surprised if he just saw me as a close stranger.

I need to fix this before its too late, before he elopes with that girl. But what could I do, what could I do to make him see me as a kind and caring mother once again. After thinking for a while I came to a decision. It was more of start than anything else but it was an important start.

I decided that the four of us should have a nice family dinner tomorrow, I'll make sure my husband leaves work early so that we can all go and have a nice meal. And I know just the place, that new Italian restaurant that opened up near Chiba station, La Aldini.

A/N: Woo, and the stage is now set for the next chapter. It took some big misunderstandings and a lot of suspension of disbelief on your part but now both mothers think their children are getting married too each other. Plus both also decided to go to the same restaurant at the same time.

The next chapter, will tell the tale of the meeting, what will happen and how will both Yuigahama and Hikigaya deal with this huge, only possible in fanfiction, misunderstanding.

Let me know what you think of the concept for the next chapter by leaving a review. Hope you look forward to the next chapter (at the current rate it should be done in two years time). Also if you read my other stories updates are coming, those updates will come sometime in this calendar year.

Anyway till next time.

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