Disclaimer: I do not own Oregairu. Oregairu is the property of Watari Wataru
The second term started off per usual. I somehow managed to get stuck with most of the lot from my second year. That meant of course, Hayama's clique was in my class.
All the students in the class were talking about what they were doing over summer break. Well, everyone except yours truly. I'm just laying my head on the desk listening to my music. My plan was to stay like this until class began, but of course, that was not meant to be. I felt a tap on my shoulder and I looked up. I found myself staring at the pink haired klutz known as Yuigahama.
"Yahallo, Hikki!" Yuigahama exclaimed.
"Yo" I responded to the intruder of my solace.
"How was your summer?"
"It was fine, I just recharged myself the entire time."
"That's sounds like just the type of thing you'd do, Hikki. I called you a couple of times to meet up with me and Yukinon, why didn't you respond?" She sounded a little upset.
"Ahh….ummm….it's because I was sick. Yeah, that's it. I was sick a lot, during the break. Haha." I quickly came up with an excuse.
"That's weird, 'cuz when I called Komachi, she said you were out of the house."
I guess the charades up. "Fine, it's because I was busy."
"But-" She got cut off by the sound of the door opening. Seemed like the teacher was here, so she returned to her seat quickly before class officially began.
After that, the classes went on as usual. I was asleep for most of the classes, except for Japanese Literature of course (not because I was afraid of Hiratsuka Sensei or anything). When the last bell of the day rang, everyone got up to go to their clubs or whatever they do after school. I took my sweet time walking to the clubroom since I was in no particular hurry to become the recipient of insults from our school's resident Ice Princess.
When I opened the door, both Yukinoshita and Yuigahama stopped whatever they were talking about and stared at me.
"Yo."
I walked to my seat and sat down.
"Oh, it seems that unfortunately Hikigaya-kun is still alive and well," Yukinoshita said disappointedly. "I was sure you had fallen to an early grave when someone with as free of a schedule as you couldn't be reached in the middle of the summer."
"Yeah, Hikki. If you weren't home, where were you? Even Komachi didn't seem to know." Yuigahama pondered.
"I'm sure you'll find it hard to believe, Yukinoshita, but I did have prior engagements that I absolutely could not escape." I try to sound as sophisticated as possible.
"Ara? Hikigaya-kun had plans? How is that even possible? Now tell the truth and you may be able to preserve your dignity at the end once we find out for real." Yukinoshita got up and started pouring the tea to our cups.
When she set my cup next to me, she said "Well Hikigaya?"
"Don't worry about it, it doesn't concern either of you." I say as I sip my tea. "What did you guys even need me for? Did we get a request?"
"Yes, we did. We were requested by the school district to research popular hang-out sites in Chiba for students who attend Sobu," Yukinoshita responds. "It was a club request, so we thought it would be right to have you participate as well."
"Well, I'm sorry about that," I say as I take out my light novel.
"No need to be sorry. After all, you will be coming with us this weekend to complete the request." Yukinoshita says in a satisfied tone.
"That's right Hikki. You'd better make it this time!" Yuigahama chimes in.
"Ahhh, fine," I sigh. "As long as it's not Sunday." I say dismissively.
I look over to confirm this with the girls, but for some reason, they're both stunned into silence.
"What?" I ask.
"Hikki…has more plans?" Yuigahama mutters.
"Hikigaya-kun has a life?" Yukinoshita mumbles in her daze.
"Is Saturday fine with you guys?" I once again try to confirm.
"Umm, yes, that will be fine Hikigaya-kun." Yukinoshita once again composes herself.
"Alright then, text me the details later." I say as I get back to my light novel.
The clubroom is silent for a while as each of us tends to our usual hobbies. However, the peace of the clubroom is disturbed by a certain kouhai of mine.
"SENNNNNNPAIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIII!" The voice could be heard coming from the hallway.
The door to the clubroom opens and a little fox exclaims, "Senpai! What were you doing last weekend?!"
"Isshiki, what are you talking about?" I ask.
"Who was that beautiful Onee-sama you were with at the mall on Saturday?!" She is still talking quite loudly.
"Iroha-chan, what are you talking about?" Yuigahama pipes up.
"Yes Iroha-san, what do you mean?" Yukinoshita raised her eyebrow.
"I saw Senpai and a beautiful Onee-sama walking together and…and… Senpai was smiling!" Geez, Iroha just doesn't know how to keep her mouth shut.
Everyone turned their attention to me. I was looking at my light novel, but I could see their eyes on me with my peripheral vision.
"What's she talking about, Hikki?"
"What do you mean?"
"Iroha-chan just said she saw you and another girl hanging out."
"Well, it's just as she said, I was requested to accompany someone."
"But… she said you were having fun."
"...Well, I admit that I enjoyed myself… "
Yuigahama went silent after that. I closed my book and looked around. The girls each had their heads down looking a bit dismayed.
"What the heck is wrong with you guys? Is it so hard to imagine me having a good time?" I try to lighten the mood.
"But who were you with, Hikigaya-kun?" Yukinoshita seemed to be hung on this.
"Ahh, an older acquaintance of mine." I quickly reply.
"I find it hard to believe you are on good terms with anyone outside your immediate family, much less a girl…outside of the club." Her face reddens as she adds on the last bit.
"I have to agree with Yukinoshita-senpai. I can't see senpai talking with other girls." Isshiki agrees.
At this point I got tired of making excuses to them. After all, we did promise to be genuine to each other.
"Fine, I'll tell you the truth, okay?" I give in.
The girls all nod.
"The thing is, the girl I was with is a sophomore at Chiba University," I explain, "and her name is Yagami Shiina."
When I say the name, Yukino asks, "Yagami? As in the famous Yagami Conglomerate?"
"I…guess?" I'm not really sure. "Anyways, she was the one you saw me with, Isshiki."
"But what were you doing with her, Hikki?" Yuigahama asks about the elephant in the room.
I take a big breath and look at the girls.
"Yagami Shiina and I are in a relationship."
Author's note:
Hey guys, this is an idea that popped into my head this morning. What do you think of our 8man dating an older woman, and one who is not Haruno or Shizuka? Anyways, I don't know how often I'll update this since I'm not a very good writer, much less a creative one. Of course, I am all for improving my skills, so any and all helpful critique are welcome. If you liked this and are interested, be sure to favorite and follow this story. Thanks for reading, friends.