"An Unexpected Request?!"

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Hey, I'm Acazeros! This is my first time writing fanfics so I would be grateful for any feedback I get, both good and bad ones, so that I can improve and get better at writing fanfics of series I like. "Oregairu" is my first work and takes place after where season 2 ended. However, I will not go too deeply into it, as issues between Hachiman and his co-members of the service club is getting very complex and I'll leave it to the original author with that! This story will revolve around Hachiman's life, love and friends. I still haven't decided the parings yet, but I have a clear idea of how it's going to be.

BEFORE YOU READ: for those of you who may not notice, the sentences that I've written in cursive are Hikigaya's thoughts, his inner voice, to avoid confusion with the narrative voice. And when these marks show up: *******, it means that there's either a little timeskip, a change of scenes or situation...

I hope you enjoy!

Why do people fall in love? These feelings, they're nothing else but painful and bothersome. Sure, you may have a girl you like once, but love is fleeting. You never know what tomorrow brings. The lovely face of your loved one may brighten your life today but who's to say that it won't turn dark and cold the day after? Why do we abandon ourselves to this feeling called love?

After the incident at the aquarium, with Yukinoshita issuing her request to us, we were able to go back to how we were. I like to think that our relationship is as strong as ever, though that most likely isn't the case. Well, for now, these peaceful days of our school life and our club activities can finally resume. Or so I thought...

"So, what is it this time?", I asked in my usual carefree manner, to the woman who had not asked the help of the service club once, but twice. Her long blue-ish hair basked in the sunlight coming through the window as she approaches the visitor chair.

"I'll wait until the other two gets here", she answered bluntly. "Besides, why are you the only one here?"

"How should I know? I came here straight after class. Yuigahama's probably dragging Yukinoshita along for something. You could always return later, Kawasaki."

"I'm already here so it's fine".

An awkward silence fell over the room.

Hey, what's with this awkward silence? I may not have much in common with you, but at least either say something or return later. The tension is too much to bear, even for a loner on top of his school life. Think, what can we talk about?

"Uhm..."

"What?", she quickly answered and glared at me. The kind of glare that would make a cat proud, and dogs retreating with their tails between their legs.

"C-Come to think about it, how are your siblings? Are they doing fine and all?", I asked timidly.

And as simple as that, her whole demeanor changed completely. Those embarrassed light purple eyes shone ever so slightly as her usual calm and conscientious personality transformed. Kawasaki Saki was usually a private person, but she had a soft spot for her younger siblings.

"You know, I prepared some eel for dinner a while ago, now Kei-chan won't have anything else! But, it's important for children of her age to eat more variety of food and all, so I have to be strong and firm with her at times. And Taishi seems to be more independent now, he's grown a lot. As his sister, I'm proud of him. Oh and-

Good job, me! *thumbs up* But this is wearing my ears off. I did not expect her to be so social to this extent... I guess it's a little cute though, just a little.

At the same time, the door to the clubroom opened, and two familiar figures entered.

"Huh, Hikki and Saki? What are you doing?

Kawasaki, realizing how she'd lost herself in the conversation, was startled and her face were red of embarrassment as she reflexively jumped back to her seat.

"W-well, I er- I'm..." She stuttered.

"She's here for yet another request.", I casually explained, trying to cover up the incident just now. "By the way, Kawasaki, you have already told us two of your wishes, so this will be the last one"

"What are you, a genie or something?" said the casual and yet, sarcastically and even at times, destructive voice of Yukinoshita. "We members of the service group will help any students for as many times as it takes. Perhaps you should think about the others before yourself for once".

"Tch, I was just joking, you know...", I answered avertedly. That actually hurts a little, Yukinoshita

"Oh? So was I?" she joked, while her angular blue eyes pierced right through me.

And so, Kawasaki Saki finally told us about her request.

"HUH?!", we blurted out in unison, thinking that we may have misheard or something. However, that wasn't the case.

Kawasaki, flustered with her own words, raised her voice aggressively: "Will you quiet down?! the whole school could have heard you fools!"

Yuigahama was the first one to calm down and, although with a shaken voice, said "Saki... you're not kidding right?"

"Why should I? That's right, my request to you guys is about LOVE".

END CHAPTER 1

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