Standart Disclaimer: I do not own Oregairu and i do not make money publishing this story.

Forewarning: I strongly advise you to read my earlier story "And so, Hiratsuka Shizuka" before this story if you want to understand the whole story, as this one consists of moments that were mentioned in earlier one but weren't featured as the PoV character was not present during those moments.

"Let's disband the service club."

I remembered those words coming out of her mouth a few hours ago, what an ingenious solution i immediately thought at that moment, such a perfect way to end this stagnation we were stuck in, i wasn't able to form any reply though as the unease i felt a few times earlier made its return, i instinctually knew accepting her request meant being ready to move past the lines each of us set in front.

I remembered Yuigahama looking wide eyed, the same way the other one did when i uttered those excruciatingly embarrassing words back then, the same desire to understand and the same failure.

But unlike me, our resident ice queen looked determined, she seemed to know exactly what she wanted and didn't waste a moment to enlighten her.

"I think the club expired its use and started to become more harmful than its benefit, if it is only the existence of the club that is holding us together, we might as well fall apart, i am willing to take that risk"

How fitting it was that she was the one who came up with such a straightforward and decisive proposition while all Yuigahama could come up with was deceit and vagueness, and i was even more useless.

The same dread i felt twice before settled on me when i heard those words, the same feeling i felt when i came close to losing the excuse i had to spend time with her, i frantically searched for a counter argument, scoured the very depths of my brain for it, but the voice of reason kept repeating inside my head; she is right, she is right, she is right...

But at this moment a feeling of dread that was far more unsettling than the earlier ones were upon me, and the source of it was the words Hiratsuka Sensei uttered, the possibility of failing to grasp what we had and years later running into a shell of her current self which i so much admired made sweat trickle down the sides of my forehead.

I raised myself up from the sofa and made my way towards the windows of our living room, i parted the curtains and opened the window letting the cold air brought by the rare Chiba snow to cool the trickling sweat.

Sides of my mouth curled upwards into a smile as the sight of snow outside immediately made me think about her again, just like the snow, her decisive nature was something i would never expect to see when i woke up today.

Last time i was given a reason by Komachi, i ended up realising that it was wrong to act on reasons given by others, but it wasn't a reason that was given to me this time by Sensei, i already had a reason myself this time, one i needed her to subtly tell me so i could stop denying it internally, what was given to me was a fear that was much more scarier than the one that was keeping me from following my own reason.

State of my mind reminded me of the night before the day when last bits of my hope and self confidence were shattered in middle school, but no this was different, back then my mind was filled with idiotic thoughts about the possibilities of failing, getting ridiculed or looking uncool, i had none of those worries now.

Failure was a certain possibility, she had every reason to deny me, but unlike last time i knew i wasn't misunderstood, i knew she could easily come up with reasonable arguments that i can accept without feeling treated unjustly, and i knew no other soul would ever know about it.

Most importantly i knew this would solve her request, she would be receiving the immediate reaction that was probably more than what she hoped to receive with her request, i felt amused thinking about how cute she would look in her frustration when i pull the rug from under her without giving her a chance to take the initiative.

Despite the words Sensei said on that bridge about this point of time in our lifes not being everything, i couldn't help but ask myself; Are you ready for the most important day of your life Hikigaya Hachiman?

Without answering my own question, i pulled out my phone and tapped the name of my long time partner in crime from the contact list.

He answered before the first beep could even finish, what a creep. "Tis I Hachiman, why do you disturb my gaming session."

At least that gave his instant answer a legitimate excuse. "Zaimokuza, i need a favour."

A long sigh could be heard from the other side but after a short silence his answer came. "Very well, i feel gracious tonight, name it and it shall be yours."

I suppressed the urge to chide his tone and choice of words and without going into the details made my request. "Tomorrow morning, come half an hour early and wait for me at the gates."

Before he could complain about being forced to get up earlier, i pressed red button and ended the call.

After closing the window, i made my way to the kitchen and grabbed a can of MAX Coffee before settling myself back on the sofa, easier part was done, now i needed to obtain her number.

As i sipped from the can of my beloved MAX Coffee, i thought about just how i could do that.

First name that popped into my mind was Hiratsuka Sensei, but she wouldn't give her number even if she wanted to because of confidentiality, i wouldn't want to force her into that kind of choice anyway.

Yuigahama was out of question, she would ask hundreds of questions and she would even suggest to call her herself, even if i could come up with an elaborate lie that could convince her, that would be unfair, even thinking about her possible reaction to what i was going to do tomorrow made me cringe in pain.

The moment i thought about Hayama's name, a nauseating feeling showed its ugly end on my stomach, i had no idea if he had her number, but it was irrelevant, there was no way i was going to ask him about that.

Last name that popped into my mind was of that demon superwoman, even thinking about what her reaction would be made me shiver in fear, even if i dared to face that, i didn't think she would be receptive after what happened with Sensei earlier, there was even a possibility that she wouldn't answer the call based on that.

Before i could think of another name, door of the living room loudly opened, frame of my cute little sister popped inside with her green pajamas on, it was a great wonder that hers was not the first name that came to my mind.

She looked tired, but there was a smile on her face, probably because how well her exam seemed to be, there even was a small celebration going on with our parents when i first arrived home.

When she spotted me, she tilted her head sideways before speaking. "Oh, onii-chan, you were still up?"

I ignored her question and after taking a deep breath spoke with a dead serious tone, looking her in the eyes. "Komachi, i need a favour, no questions asked until tomorrow evening."

Her content smile left its place into an understanding one, she walked towards the kitchen and grabbed her own can of MAX Coffee before making her way to the sofa, sitting beside me she popped the can open and gulped a decent amount before putting her head on my shoulder, she spoke without her smile leaving her face. "Lets hear it onii-chan."

I took another deep breath and tried to speak with the same serious tone, but the voice that came out gave enough clues for her to take her own deep breath. "I need you to give me her number."

She reached for her pocked, pulled her phone out and handed it over to me, by the time i found her name among the numerous contacts and copied it to my own, she was already up standing sideways with her left palm open, i squeezed her hand a little as i gave her phone back, she squeezed my own back in response and started walking towards the door.

Before she could pull the doorknob, i called out. "Komachi...Congratulations and thanks."

She nodded her head with her smile still on and opened the door halfway before turning back to me. "Komachi is a little worried onii-chan, but more so she is proud of you, you look a lot calmer compared to the last time, good luck tomorrow."

She left the room and closed the door leaving him with the thoughts about how lucky he was to have her...

I opened my eyes to the sound of my phones alarm function, time was showing an hour earlier than usual, other than needing to show up half an hour earlier i also planned to reward Komachi by leaving her a breakfast.

After handling the morning necessities and putting on my uniform, i started working inside the kitchen, in less than a third of an hour a western style breakfast for two was adorning the top of the table with an omelet and all, i even went out of my way and sliced some tomatoes for Komachi's sake.

Right when i was about to put on my shoes after finishing my breakfast, a sleepy Komachi entered the room and gave me a morning greeting with a smiling face. "Good morning onii-chan, you are piling on the points this morning."

I stopped in the middle of putting on a shoe and raised my head. "Good morning Komachi, why are you awake."

She formed a cheeky grin as she walked towards me. "You are so rusty onii-chan, amount of noise you made while preparing that breakfast could have woken up an elephant, good thing mother and father leaves early."

"Sorry about that." I said with an apologising tone.

She started fixing my tie and blazer without saying a word, once she was done with that she started working on my hair using her hands, that went on for a few moments and i did no move to stop her. Once she was done she opened the door, turned me around by grabbing my shoulders and pushed me out.

Once i turned around and looked at her face, her expression reminded me of a mother bird pushing her nestling over the edge so it could fly, with a whispering voice barely audible she said her last words and closed the door. "Good luck, onii-chan."

It took a lot of willpower to not ride too fast on the way as the slowly building tension made my legs to want to pedal harder, but i had no intention of getting into an another accident today, i wouldn't jump in front of a car for a box full of kittens let alone a single dog this time, well i probably would.

As i approached the gate, i easily managed to spot the hulking figure of a fidgeting Zaimokuza, he was getting as much weird looks from passing people as he was giving, yet he was still dutifully waiting, maybe he was a reliable guy after all.

Dismounting the bike, i walked past him and made a small head movement indicating him to follow, as we got closer to the bike park he broke the silence with a rough whispering voice. "Hachiman, what kind of man shuts the phone on other parties face, especially after asking for a favour, where is your respect for your overlord!?"

I knew i was in the wrong so i decided to use the lure i was saving for this kind of occasion. "Zaimokuza, your reward will be that for your services."

He looked dumbfounded for a second, but his eyes went wide with realisation after a while. "Y-you don't mean that Hachiman, t-the collect-"

"Aye, i mean that." I cut him off.

"T-the limited edition one!?" He shrieked out.

"Aye." I replied again.

He straightened his posture and put his right fist on his left shoulder. "Command me Hachiman, no matter how arduous the task is!"

Good, promise of such a rare item was sure to ensure he would do his best even if he would have to make a fool of himself, chances were high that he might get his reward without having to lift a single finger, so i didn't feel too bad about using him.

"Zaimokuza, do you know my special spot in the school." I asked.

"Of course, what kind of comrade would i be if i didn't, you have your doorway just as i have my library, the respect i have for your territory is the reason i don't hang around there." He replied haughtily.

Zaimokuza was a master of loner arts himself, he was almost at my level, so there was a chance that he was going to understand my aim with my next few words, i had to take another deep breath to contain the building anxiety before i could continue. "I need you to guard my spot from the inside of the building, i don't care how you do it but you are to divert anyone from getting close and you will also stay far enough to be out of sight."

I could almost hear the wheels turning inside his head, after a while an unexpected look formed on his face, a look of worry if i could dare to call it that. "Hachiman, are you going to do what i think you are going to do?"

Probably understanding the seriousness of the situation he was fully out of character at this point, i only gave him a short reply. "Aye, i am."

After a few more seconds of internal thinking he asked again. "The cold one?"

A chuckle forced itself out of my mouth, his question made me realise how hard it was for people to actually know each other, it made me understand that i barely knew her as much as Zaimokuza does now back when i internally came up with her nickname.

"Yes, the cold one." I replied with a small smile forming on my face for the first time.

The worried look on his face intensified. "Hachiman, a master of loners like you don't need to hear this, but i feel obligated to voice it, it is going to hurt if you fail, a lot, and the chances of failure is astronomically high with that one."

He was aware that i already thought about all his warnings, this was his way of asking the reason i was taking such a high risk, so i answered that question. "I was informed about a much greater hurt i could receive in the future if i do not take this risk, regret of missed opportunities and more."

A scowl formed in his face, for a second it made me go wide eyed to see him get angry for my sake. "Who is this irresponsible person that puts such notions in your head Hachiman, is this person unaware of the way of the loner."

This time it was my turn to scowl. "Don't run your mouth about her idiot, she is a graduate of lonerhood, she is far wiser and far more experienced than brats like us."

"You speak of Sage woman Hiratsuka?" He was back in character.

Even though i was glad for his concern, i was getting impatient, so i spoke with an admonishing voice. "Yes, i speak of her, but don't let her hear you using that title if you value your well being, now will you help me or not Zaimokuza?"

He gave a short sigh before speaking in a defeated voice. "Very well, words of a swordmaster like me is meaningless against the wisdom possessed by the likes of her, i shall grant you my aid in exchange for the fore mentioned reward."

Finally this part was over, it took a lot longer than expected. "All right, get to your position as soon as you can during lunch break, and if you dare peeking, i will rip your reward into pieces in front of your eyes and burn it afterwards."

With that i turned back and started to move away, but before i could walk ten steps, i heard his voice. "Hachiman, may your sword arm be strong."

Without turning back i raised my left arm and kept walking.

I remembered time passing extremely fast back in that embarrassing day, but that was nothing compared to today, within a blink of an eye it was already the short break before the longer lunch one and i was in a solitary spot trying muster enough courage to make the phone call that was the last preparation.

I forced out a few deep breaths and finally pushed the call button and put the phone to my ear before i could lose the little amount of courage i managed to form and press the red button.

After two beeps a voice answered with a questioning tone. "Hello?"

I tried to form the plainest voice i could to avoid sounding too anxious. "Yo, it is me, do you have a moment?"

"Who?" The voice answered with a confused tone that was obviously fake.

I took another deep breath and gave a short sigh. "I know you can recognise my voice, it is Hikigaya, do you have a moment?"

A small chuckle could be heard from the other side and the voice continued with a playful tone "Ara, have you finally given in to your stalker urges? How do you have my number?"

The playful attitude relaxed me a little and i formed a small smile before speaking again. "Maybe and it doesn't matter, would you be kind enough to comply if i were to invite you to a designated stalking spot?"

The voice sounded like a grossed out one this time but again i was able to discern the fact that it was faking it. "I have a sudden urge to send the police to that special spot of yours, you have a few seconds to make me change my mind."

I decided keep up with this game a little bit more so i could relax before showing i was serious. "There is a rumour going around that a dark coloured kitten with white paws frequent the spot i am talking about."

Another chuckle came from the other side. "You are getting warmer, i am at the edge of getting convinced."

I took yet another deep breath before ending the game. "As much as i enjoy this back and forth, i am serious, could you come to the doorway to the side of the special building, ten minutes after the lunch break starts?"

"Is everything all right?" The voice asked with apparent worry.

"Everything is all right, i just need to talk to you about something." I assured the voice.

"Alone?" It questioned with an intrigued tone.

"Y-yes." I replied timidly, half stuttering.

"Very well, i will be there right on time." The voice assured with a serious tone.

"Thank you, see you later." I managed to squeeze out before hanging up.

I slid down with my back on the wall into a sitting position, sweat was pouring out from all over my body, thinking about the fact that even a simple phone call put me into this position made me worry about how i was going to act during the actual thing.

I looked at the time on my phone, it was less than an hour away now, i slapped both my cheeks and chided myself loudly so i could muster one last determination. "Get your shit together Hachiman."

As i walked towards the classroom to attend the last period before the lunch brake, i kept inhaling and exhaling deep breaths.

I was sweating profoundly, so much that i started to worry about stinking before i could reach my destination, i had to make a short stop so i could wash my face, ice cold winter water sent a wave of shiver down my body as i splashed it on my face.

As i made my way to the destination, i could hear my own heart beat near my ears, just like one could after sprinting or climbing too many stairs too fast, Komachi was under the impression that i was a lot calmer compared to the last time, but onii-chan is not too sure about that Komachi.

Zaimokuza was already in his position, as i walked past him, i made him a gesture with two fingers pointing at my own eyes first and then pointing at his.

He nodded and gulped before asking. "Hachiman, what will you do about outside intruders?"

"It is unlikely, but i can spot them before they are close enough from the outside." I replied without concern.

As i walked past i could hear a quiet voice. "Good luck."

Looking at the phone, it showed that i had three minutes left, time was an unfair concept, whole day passed in the blink of an eye but i felt like i could squeeze ten heartbeats to each second of these three minutes.

Thoughts of escape started to form in my mind, a whole set of my old defensive mechanisms were popping up one by one, for each one i slammed my fist to the wall and denied them before they could settle back and made waiting harder than it already was.

Finally the small door opened, my keen hearing would normally spot the footsteps but the heartbeats managed to muffle them and she was in my sight before i could make an effort to prepare myself one last time.

She had a muffler hanged around her neck and her schoolbag was on her right shoulder, i guessed she was planing to eat her lunch in clubroom after this, i spotted that she wasn't wearing her coat, for a moment i worried if she might get cold here outside, then i realised i wasn't wearing my coat either and there was no sensation of cold.

She walked down the stairs, looked around for a while before speaking in a playful tone. "Nice solitary spot, but i have to remind you, i am proficient in multiple martial arts, are you sure your plan is well thought?"

Not at all i thought, even if it was i wasn't in a state to handle a well thought plan, still i couldn't help myself but form a little smile and respond to her banter. "I am betting on improvisation, our handling of the surprise factor seemed to be the only way i might have a chance to close the spec gap between us."

She hugged herself, hiding her modest assets behind her slender arms and faked a worried tone. "I am troubled Hikigaya-kun, you know i have never been good with surprises, you have me at disadvantage."

Silence settled, she looked at me as if she was expecting me to finally get to the point, i tried to slow down my breathing, looking at her smiling face made me relax even if it was only a little, so i finally managed to start forming words.

"I wanted to ask if-" i started but it didn't take too long to realise those were not the words i prepared in my mind, and before i could continue she interjected.

Her head tilted to the side and an amused voice came out. "Are you going to ask the same thing for the third time, they say third time is the charm but-"

I lashed out in frustration. "Let me finish for once woman, no i am not going to ask the same thing."

She shirked away hearing my rough voice, shit i thought, i went out and shouted at her at the middle of it, i could feel my arms tingling and it was getting harder to breath but i had to squeeze out an apology. "I am sorry i didn't mean to shout."

She reformed her bearing quickly and spoke in a timid tone. "No, i am the one who should be sorry, i didn't perceive how serious you were, please continue."

Damn it, it wasn't enough that i shouted at her, i also made her blame herself for something so trivial, with the way it was going i was doomed to make more fuck ups the longer this went on.

I raised my head and looked at her shining blue eyes, getting captivated by those ocean deep orbs allowed me to clear my thoughts for the first time since her arrival even though it was for a brief moment, i held onto that moment of clarity and ignoring the breathing that was getting harder with every second, i managed to come up with a voice that was loud enough to surpass the heartbeats i could hear to the sides of my ears.

"Yukinoshita, i like you, no i love you, please go out with me."

Her eyes went wide, and she froze with those blue orbs fixed on mine, her mouth half open in shock.

Before i could form any thought though, that tingling i felt in my arms reached my fingertips, i started sweating again, how was it even possible to sweat in this freezing weather anyway, and finally it started to become even harder to breathe, i felt the sudden urge to breathe faster and deeper as if the air wouldn't reach my lungs if i hadn't.

I could barely perceive her finally making a movement, she was probably brought out of her own shock by my breathing sound as it was getting louder now, she lowered her body a little to re establish eye contact with my now downward gaze and asked with a worried voice. "Hikigaya-kun are you all right."

I tried to squeeze out a few words to prevent her from getting worried, but they wouldn't come out, i saw her taking her gloves off at the side of my gaze and i suddenly felt soft and warm hands on my cheeks, i was sure she would feel disgusted by all the sweat that was on my face, so tried to pull my head away.

But the hands wouldn't let go, she forcefully moved my head, made me lock eyes with her once again and spoke with a calm tone. "Hikigaya-kun, i think you are hyperventilating, it is not something too serious but it is a very disturbing feeling, so i need you to listen and do as i say okay?"

I managed to give a nod between excessive breathing, she let go of my face and opened her bag, after looking inside for a few seconds she pulled out a plastic bag and a handkerchief but she put the plastic bag back inside and spoke again with the same calm tone. "It is okay Hikigaya-kun, i don't have a paper bag with me so we will have to use your hand, i know you want to breathe deep and fast but i need you to cover your mouth and one of your nostrils and breathe regularly."

I managed another nod and complied as i tried to fight the urge to breathe deeper and faster, i felt a couple of hands grabbing my shoulders and slowly pushing me towards the stairs and my feet started moving, she made me sit down and settled herself beside.

Suddenly i felt a hand caressing my hair and another one wiping sweat off my forehead with a handkerchief and i heard the same calm voice speaking again. "It is okay Hachiman, worst part is over, you can relax now, i need you to remove your hand and breathe normally for a little bit now, we are going to rotate this for a few more minutes and you are going to feel even better."

Same routine continued for what felt like an instant and an eternity at the same time, her hand never leaving the top of my head and her constant reassuring words my ear, as the urge and the tingling sensation started to fade my useless brain decided it was time for it to realise my first name coming out of her lips a few minutes ago and a different kind of heat wave made me start sweating again, seriously i must have toppled Zaimokuza's record today.

Handkerchief found its way to my face again and being in a better situation now, i tried to grab it and do it myself but the hands were too quick to pull away and an admonishing voice arrived. "Hachiman, keep doing what i told you to do."

I tried to sneak a gaze towards my peripheral vision, she was working her hands with a caring smile on her lips, she looked calm but i could guess that she was hiding her worry for my benefit, my five senses started to work better as my heartbeat slowed down, i could feel her soft skin occasionally touching my face as she was trying to wipe it and i could smell sweet fragrance of her as i breathed slowly.

Calm voice once again broke the silence. "I think it is over now, had this ever happen to you before?"

"No, as far as i remember." I managed to squeeze out the words.

"In that case it would be wise for you to get further medical attention, we should at least start by taking you to the infirmary." She said with a determined voice.

I was okay with going to the infirmary but i had every intention of opposing that further medical attention, i managed to embarrass myself enough as it is.

But before that i had to finish what i started, i had no intention of letting this episode get in the way, it was never a good idea to delay what was meant to be said to a later date, i have been burned by that kind of reluctance before, so i steeled myself again and surprisingly words came much easier than they did before. "Yukinoshita, you still haven't given your answer."

The sweetest smile i have ever seen adorned her face, hers was still a priceless figure yet it was no longer a transient one, those blue orbs shined once again as her lips pursed. "I will go out with you Hachiman, but on one condition, you are to call me with my given name at least when we are alone for now."

She did not word it that way, but i was sure she was demanding that i call her name right now, it was sure to feel cringy to do it on demand, but it was but a mare trickle of disturbance to me right now, i raised myself up from sitting position before speaking. "Fair enough, shall we go, Yukino."

I knew mine was a weak reply, but it looked like it was enough for as a tinge of red started to form on her cheeks, and i was sure it was forming on mine too, we started walking inside side by side, shoulders occasionally touching each other as we made our way towards the infirmary.

When we arrived to the infirmary, she quickly explained my condition to the nurse who was a lady that looked like she were in her late thirties, i was forced to sit upon a bed as she started questioning Yukinoshita. "Was he anxious or in panic?"

Yukinoshita timidly answered. "Both, extremely."

She inquired for more as expected of her profession. "What was he doing that made him get to that degree."

I could see the conflict in her eyes as she was fighting with the urge to not say something that would be embarrassing for us, but at the same time she wasn't the kind to hold onto information in a medical situation, so she replied with a stuttering voice. "He was c-confessing."

That put a smile on her face while we both averted our gazes towards the ground, but she didn't let her businesslike tone change, probably for our sake. "That explains a lot, but i still want to measure your temperature, and do you have any pain or bleeding?"

I answered her by shaking my head sideways while she retrieved a thermometer, put it into my mouth and grabbed my arm counting my pulses.

Thermometer started beeping after a while and Yukinoshita grabbed it and showed it to her before i could see it, with her eye on the wall she let go of my hand at the one minute mark.

"You don't have a fever and your pulse is within the normal range albeit it is closer to the upper limit, this is the first time something like that happened to you as i was informed by Yukinishita-san, so i would strongly advise you to go to a hospital, you can rest here for a while and you are excused from the rest of the classes and please inform your parents as fast as you can." With those words she turned around and left us alone inside the infirmary.

Memories of the last time we were alone in this room suddenly surfaced, and again i started to feel the heat coming out of my face, but Yukinoshita looked too much in worry to let those memories to surface.

"You need to call your parents and go to a hospital Hachiman, it is not a good idea to ignore this." She demanded firmly.

I knew she was right, but i also knew how much this was going to freak mom and Komachi, at the very least i wanted to spare a few people from worrying so i came up with a compromise. "Fine, but i want to wait until classes are over, i don't want to needlessly worry anymore people than necessary, especially Sensei, you know how she can be."

She looked conflicted but gave up with a short sigh. "Fine, i don't want her to get you into a traffic accident with that car of hers."

She grabbed two pillows and leaned them to where one of the beds met the wall, with a hand gesture she commanded me to sit and pulled herself a chair near the bed, out of her bag she pulled out her bento box and a set of chopsticks, she opened the box revealing a rich set of food, as she grabbed some rice with her sticks and her hand started to make its way towards my mouth, i freaked out and my eyes went wide.

"Umm, Yukinoshita, what do you think you are doing?" I asked in panic.

But all the answer i received was a raised eyebrow which made me realise my mistake and i reformed my question. "Umm, Yukino, what do you think you are doing?"

She started with a chiding tone. "Why do you feel the need to ask a question with such an obvious answer Hachiman, of course i am trying to feed you, you haven't had the chance to eat lunch right? Now open your mouth."

"Y-yes ma'am." I managed to stutter before complying.

One by one, this and that delicacy made its way into my mouth, food tastes best when it is free, but it was even better when it was fed to your mouth by your girlfriend, before i lost myself in the moments bliss i realised something. "Nee Yukino, you haven't had your lunch either right? You also eat."

"Fine." She said and her hand made its way towards her bag again, but it stopped midway and she grabbed the chopsticks she used to feed me and started occasionally eating herself while she continued to feed me, and a tint of red on her pale cheeks was making itself more prominent as the sticks alternated between us.

If Zaimokuza were to see us now, he would go into a chuuni rant about me abandoning the way of the loner and he would accuse me of being a riajuu, and if Sensei were to see how obnoxious we were at this moment she would end my life with one of the deadliest among her myriad of techniques.

Something red made its way towards my mouth between the chopsticks and i was too deep in thought and too blissful to realise that it was a slice if tomato before it made its way into my mouth, i chewed it without a complaint before swallowing.

It was the most delicious slice of tomato i have ever tested...

AN: Hello again everyone, i felt the sudden urge to write once again and something like this was slowly forming in my head after my first story ended, i kept wondering about how would the important moments in that story that Sensei couldn't be a part of would play out and i said why not write it yourself? Thus here i am once again.

As the description will probably give a clue (when i actually write, i haven't yet while typing these words), this story will give spotlight to the few moments i deemed important in the main story, this will be the first time i am writing from a PoV other than Sensei and i will have to write from at least four different PoVs if everything goes right, and i am not too confident about some of them.

Unlike the 'And so, Hiratsuka Shizuka', i feel much less serious this time, i am much less concerned about being OOC as i am writing this purely for self satisfaction, i feel like i will be fine with it if it invokes this or that emotion, whether they are negative or positive emotions.

I plan to show four different moments at this moment and i am inclined to have a fifth chapter that is going to act as an epilogue for the both stories, i don't know how fast chapters will come out, i have some stuff in my mind for the second one even though it is going to be the one that will be hardest for me to write, but i don't have much going on for the last two yet, Sensei herself will only appear in epilogue and the OC from the first story will at best have a momentary appearance there maybe only a mention.

Before i go back to my "nth" reread of this chapter as i prepare to publish it, i would like to say i will be delighted to hear any reviews and i feel much less confident about getting positive ones compared to last time :P

Thank you for reading.

William 'Bill' Huggins