MY HIGH SCHOOL LIFE IS NOT AS QUITE AS I EXPECTED IT TO BE
[Monday, 1st April]
[Hikigaya Residence]
High School; a place where the thing called 'Youth' can be found in abundance. The act of forming bonds is without a doubt the most youthful thing one can do…But if it were to end anyway what's the point of forming one in the first place?
Unlike in fiction, Bonds, in reality, are as fragile as thin ice; it won't hold on the weight of even two people. When the ice breaks all the memories the two have made won't matter anymore as they have a fallout. That is why Youth is a lie…
Unfortunately for me, today is the day I start my second year of high school, although I would love to extend my holiday, my parents would probably might as well kick me out of the house to do some work…And I don't like to work…
"Hm…" I looked at the reflection in the mirror and thought 'How the heck did my eyes became like this…? "Meh…" I shrugged, putting the matter at the back of my head before I exited the bathroom and went to the kitchen where a mouthwatering aroma pervaded the air.
"Morning, Onii-Chan~!" My little sister, Komachi Hikigaya, greeted me cheerfully with an apron over her middle school uniform; she looks quite cute in it I might say.
Although she is my little sister we only have one similarity and that is our ahoges. She has a cute appeal no doubt about it, however she is quite sly and crafty; after living together for 10 years I can't say I hate it, after all she has me for a brother so she probably feels the same.
"Hm morning" I greeted back as I took a sit at the table.
"You woke up earlier than usual, your cute little sister is so worried you know~?" She claimed as she set breakfast on the table, looking at me with furrowed brows. Is my waking up early that weird?
"Just couldn't sleep anymore that's all" She should be worrying about her first day of school instead of me…Third year of middle school for her by the way.
"So Onii-Chan, you ready for school?" She asked after we did the small prayer.
"Yep, I already scouted the school last year and know all the isolated places plus my loner skills are still top notch!" I boasted proudly but in return she only gave me a blank face.
"Weirdo" E-Eh? Komachi-Chan? Why is your tone so cold?
"Haa…Onii-Chan, I don't mind being the only person in your life but I hope you'll be able to make at least one friend alright?" She smiled softly at me as she gave her request. I didn't want to make that smile disappear so I stayed silent and continued eating.
Last year when it was the beginning of my first year of high school, I got into an accident and got hit by a truck, my parents were furious at first but then saw the driver, who looked pretty tall and muscly; went by the name Joestar-San, pretty weird name…Pretty weird behavior too if memory serves me right…
This led to me being in a hospital for more than one month, my parents and Komachi were the only visitors in that period of time. Komachi cried a lot when she saw me in a hospital bed again, I really am grateful for being loved so much by her and I love her just as much but I won't say that out loud, that's really embarrassing.
Anyway due to being absent for a long time, the social circles of my generation has already been set and I had nowhere to go by the time I recovered. So this time there really was no use and need of attempting to befriend someone.
The act of keeping up something superficial itself disgusts me…
While I was mulling over my thoughts, I felt a soft grasp on my left hand. I looked up and Komachi held it while also looking at me with a smile.
"Let's go to school together!"
"Huh…? Well…Alright"
Her school is a bit of a detour but it's on the way to my school none the less so I guess there's no harm in it. But what the heck was with that smile Komachi-Chan?! You made my heart thump for a second there…Wait…I'm not that kind of siscon!
After finishing our breakfast we went to her middle school by bike and I saw her off as she hugged me goodbye "Hehehe you blushed" She pointed out as she stepped back.
"Shuddup" I retorted and ruffled her hair as payback before she walked off "See ya, don't get involved with weirdoes"
"I won't~ have a nice day at school Onii-Chan!" She waved back and as she did I glared at the boys who were glancing at her. Haa…This is the only nice part of the day, Komachi. I looked at my watch and notice there was still time to kill but seeing as there wasn't a lot I can do with that amount of time I just leisurely biked to school.
Pedaling through a neighborhood area, I noticed a pinkette in her pajamas walking her dog, she had a drowsy look on her face as well as her dog…kinda cute...But doesn't she know it's a school day? She looks about my age so…Meh.
I was about to pedal pass her but then remembered Komachis' words about having one friend…
I contemplated whether to tell her it's a school day or not but in the end I shook my head, a simple reminder won't gain me a friend and it's me we're talking about here…So I pedaled pass her and continued.
However I heard the girl behind me yelling "Sable! Stay boy!" As the dog suddenly ran forward and crossed the street while the screeching of wheels began nearing by, my mind went blank and my body automatically tensed up; what happened next went by in a blink of a second.
The sound of thuds reached my ears as I rolled on the streets and lay down on my back, the pain less painful somehow due to that. 'Sable' licked my cheeks as a form of thanks I assume…You're welcome…
I looked at the vehicle and took note that it was a black expensive looking car but my vision began to darken, the last thing I saw was the clear blue sky…This is the third time I got hit by a car huh…? Extended Vacay here I come…!
"It's the Hikigerm!"
"Wah, the Toilet Ghost!"
"…We don't need to hold hands okay?"
"There is actually, his name starts with 'H'"
"Can we just be friends?"
"Isn't that the guy who confessed to you? He looks creepy…"
[Wednesday, 3rd April]
[Local Hospital]
"Ugh!" I woke up with a start and scowled at the nightmare I had…It was more of reminiscing rather than nightmare but what's the difference? My past social attempts were a nightmare itself.
I was about to move but I felt a weight on my arm, I looked down to see Komachi laying down over my right arm while she sat next to me. The dark circles below her eyes told me she hasn't slept well, without a doubt that's my fault
"Onii-Chan…" She murmured in her sleep, guilt invaded me as I felt her grip tighten…
I left her alone for a second and looked around; it looks like I'm in the hospital again and the old calendar indicated it's the third of April, I also noticed my stuff's not here save for my phone on my left on top of the night table.
"Tch…" The screen's cracked and not only that, it only showed black and white while also buzzing between random intervals "Haa…" Sighing in exhaustion, I turned to Komachi who started squirming.
"Ngh…Ah…Onii-Chan…" As she woke up she looked at me with wide eyes at first but then tears started to fall as she held my hand on her cheek; I rubbed the tears away before speaking.
"I'm okay…I'm still here…As promised" I smiled, though I doubt it looked reassuring to her. She continued to hold on to my hand and tried to breathe softly.
"Why did you go and hurt yourself again?" She phrased the sentence heavily without looking at me but her expression still had a sorrowful look to it.
"Well…A dog almost got ran over so I just…" I left the sentence at that, I probably didn't even have to give her an explanation as she knows I won't do anything without a legitimate reason…Well sometimes anyways.
"…Last year even…" She said, referring to the second accident.
"Well I guess you could say I'm attracted to cars huh?" I joked- a bad joke, evidently getting an angry look from her but she continued talking.
"And before that, you got into an accident because of-" I stopped her there and grasped her hand firmly but softly.
"Don't, that time…None of it was your fault" I expressed with deep sincerity, looking at her with as much warmth as possible I could give with these rotten eyes of mine, she returned the gaze with her own saddened eyes. I sighed, let go of her hand and shrugged "Welp my holiday got extended so there was a plus to all those fiasco and I'm pretty happy about that, I just hope I'll get another months sleep"
"…Haa…My brother's such a lazy bum" She mumbled to herself with a cheerful smile after rubbing her eyes, what the heck, Komachi? Things like that aren't supposed to be said happily… "I'll call the doctor" She said as she pressed a button next to her.
While we waited she just sat there and fidgeted around, glancing at me from time to time…Haa…Ever since the first accident she's been getting more and more affectionate, it's not because she's afraid of losing me, if it's because of that then she would've became less caring over time…Well it's not an unwelcome thing though.
Still, I don't know why she's like this; we used to be strangers but over time we got closer. I can't remember me doing anything so she probably grew up and accepted me as the lazy bum of a brother I am.
With my thoughts coming to a blank, I looked around "Ah…" Next to my phone on the night table was a small porcelain vase containing a single pink lily "Komachi…Who's this from?"
"Ah it's from the passenger of the car that hit you" She answered; that person either wants me dead or actually wishing me well and it looks like Komachi doesn't know the meaning of the flower…I nodded back and continued waiting until the door to the room opened, came in a blonde middle-aged looking bearded man in a white coat.
"Oh, looks like you're awake for real this time" He smiled, though I don't know what he meant by that "Ah Imouto-Kun here has been calling every time something TRIVIAL happens to you, like grunting in your sleep or something similar like that kah kah kah kah kah" He explained, ending it with a weird hearty laugh.
I looked at Komachi with a wry smile as she blushed deeply and looked downwards. Kuh~ this is so embarrassing~!
"Anyway, my name's Noida Miura, I'll be your doctor" He introduced himself and grabbed the clipboard hanging by the end of the bed, reading it "So first things first, how you feeling…Hikigaya-Kun?" He asked.
"My body feels a little sore, other than that I feel fine" I answered before he scribbled something in there and then turned to me with a reassuring smile.
"Well now, you should be here for a week"
Eh?! Crap, that's shorter than before…!
"Luckily not much of your bones were cracked, some were just dislocated even, I don't know how your body did that but you should still be careful"
Even I don't know how that happened…
"I suggest you just rest and live here like home, don't do anything straining; the most you can do right now is a light jog" He ended.
"That's easier said and even easier to be done, Doc!" Komachi exclaimed with a cheeky grin. I'm pretty sure that's not the right proverb, Komachi… "My big brother here's probably the laziest bum you'll ever meet hehehe" She giggled, is she having fun saying that? What a weirdo…But I can't deny that fact.
"Yep, I'm such a pro at lazing around that I might even beat Kamakura in a laze off" I proclaimed proudly without huffing my chest because it's sore…
"Kah kah kah! Then I don't have anything to worry about but just in case you need anything, call me, alright? However…" The doctor turned to Komachi "I guess if she's here then a doctor might not even be needed!" He grinned.
I turned to Komachi who has certainly been surveying me like a CCTV, her gaze is very specific you see, I don't know how to explain it but it just feels like she can count how many times I've breathed in and out…You're scaring me Komachi…
"You got it, Doc!" She saluted with a wink ~«.
"Glad to hear it" He replied with a nod and then turned to me with a strict gaze "Rest well, you'll be back in health on the 10th so I'm going to go and contact your school as well as your parents, see you two later" I bowed my head and Komachi from the hip as the doctor left with a smile and wave.
"Hop!" Komachi stood up from her seat and stretched before heading to the sink, returning with a cup of water "Here you go, you sounded hoarse ya know?" Really? Now that I feel it, my mouth and throat's kinda dry.
"Thanks" I thanked before taking the cup and then looked outside "How's school?" I asked; she probably just visited after school today "Is anyone bullying you? Did you join a club? Is it full of boys? Better not be…"
"Sheesh Onii-Chan calm down, your line of questioning is getting odd" She answered, sitting back down and shrugged "School's still the same old same old, who could ever bully a cutie like me? The girls I already got them in a leash with blackmail and I don't wanna join a club right now" She answered accordingly.
"I see…Hm?" Wait, one of those answers didn't sound right…Sounded scary even… "…How about Mom and Pops, have they visited yet?" I asked putting the glass on the night table after consuming some of its content.
"Mhm, you were still sleeping though and they were tight on schedule so I insisted they leave for work since you were taking forever to wake up" Poor Mom and Pops, can't even take a break from their corporate slavery tendencies even at the Sanzenin Mansion… "Haa…" Komachi sighed in exhaustion as she leaned on the bed with crossed arms, putting her head over them.
"You okay?" I asked getting a chuckle from her as she looked up with a warm gaze and red cheeks.
"Hehehe…I'm just glad you're okay, Onii-Chan" I responded by stroking her head, combing the strand of hairs from her face before speaking.
"I'm glad you're here with me too" I replied honestly; without her I don't know what things would be like "You need to sleep though so go home" I ordered and got a pout from her.
"Mou~ Onii-Chan, read the atmosphere will you?" She reprimanded as she nuzzled back at the palm of my hand "Visiting hour's not over yet~" She whined, turning to me with big cute eyes.
"G-Guh…What a formidable attack…But!" I returned the deadly adorable attack with my own but the effects were the exact opposite of hers as I expected.
"Ew! Alright Onii-Chan, I'll go home!" She exclaimed, walking to the sink and started washing her face. Heh…It's my win yet my heart felt like it broke…
"Ah…By the way, Onii-Chan" I turned to her and suddenly she softly embraced me and whispered "If you get into another accident, I'm going to kill you alright?" What the heck? That's so uncute, Komachi.
"Yeah, I got it" I felt her lips on my forehead as she let go and stepped back with a cheeky smile.
"Ah you blushed again!" She pointed out laughing merrily after that, tch shuddup Komachi; it's your fault for being so touchy feely "Well I'll see you tomorrow, Onii-Chan! I'll bring one of your books too!"
"Oh, thanks, see ya. Be careful on your way home" I waved back before she left and closed the door. Silence filled the room and seeing as I had nothing to do; I activated [Hikkikomori Mode], as the lethargic energy spread throughout my body I felt my natural energy depleted even more.
That'll probably make my recovery go faster by just a tiny bit, I hope. Looking towards the curtained windows, there was no light permeating through it so it's probably night already, with Hikkikomori Mode turned on I should be able to go to sleep again. I lay back down and looked up at the ceiling for a while before closing my eyes, finally letting sleep take over me.
[Hikigaya Household]
"Man, there's nothing to see…Ah this looks good" I stopped my channel changing to a variety entertainment show. It was pretty funny for a while until I heard a door clicking open upstairs and I turned around to see Komachi at the bottom of the stairs.
"Ah Onii-Chan, watching TV?" She asked, jumping over the sofa and glomping me. I nodded my head and positioned myself more comfortably against her with my arm over her shoulders.
"Hikki! Should I mix coffee or tea with the egg?" A feminine voice asked at the kitchen. I don't think those two can be mixed with egg…Wait, who was that?
"Yuigahama-San, you should probably add both" A teasing icy voice answered the question. I turned towards the voices to see a pinkette and a silky black haired girl preparing to cook some food. Who are these two? Komachis' friends? I was about to ask her that until a shattering sound occurred upstairs.
"Tobe, you idiot, come here!" A seething voice yelled and then two people came down, a blonde dragged the ear of the guy called Tobe towards us "Hikio, sorry but this idiot here just broke your vase" She explained making the guy bow with her.
"A-Ahaha, sorry about that, Hikigaya-Kun! I'll make sure to pay ya" The hair band guy laughed nervously before looking up at me with a wry smile. I don't remember Mom and Pops buying a vase…I don't even remember if Komachi told me she had friends coming over…
"Senpai~ the commercials on so can I watch TV~?" A tug on my other arm shifted my attention to a flaxen haired girl. Eh? What? Huh? Why's this girl sitting so close to me and why is Komachi glaring at her, is she not her friend?
"Haa-Chan, we wanna watch cartoons!" On the single sofa by the left of us sat two little girls, an energetic blue haired one and a quite silky black haired one. What are these kids doing here? Someone's little sisters? That one looks similar to the one at the kitchen.
"Keika, ask properly" A blue ponytailed delinquent-like girl chided softly before glancing at me with rosy cheeks. Before I could think of who this other person is, the front door entrance clicked opened and in came a group of more people?! What the heck, Komachi?! Are you having a party?!
"Sorry we're late" A blonde male said, bringing plastic bags to the kitchen table while also bringing in a fresh atmosphere with a perfect smile…For some reason I just want to punch him in the face. However another male, brown headed, came to us or more specifically Komachi.
"Here you go, Komachi-San" He said offering her a can of cola, for some reason I also want to punch him in the face, he looks like Komachi's age so I think it'll be okay to discipline him…
"Mou~ Yumiko! Why did you made me and Hayato-Kun go?! I wanted to see some more HikigayaXHayato moments!" I didn't want to turn to that voice but the owner of the voice groaned in pain when they got hit by something.
"Hachiman! Shall we discuss what we shall do next?" Why's this fat dude calling me so familiarly? Gross…His outfit made it looked like we're in the middle of winter too…Those finger-less gloves revealed that he is a Chuuni though…
"Here you go, Hachiman! It's your favorite right?" A girl (?) asked offering me a can of MAX coffee, ah calling me so familiarly…Please do it some more…I was about to grab the drink but suddenly another bunch of people barged into the house entrance. What the heck is going on?!
"Hikigaya-kun, your eyes were normal back then?! Hilarious!" A brunette laughed out loud as she held old pictures of me in both hands.
"Kaori! Please behave yourself! Chika, help me!" A dark blue haired guy panicked as he looked back and forth between two girls.
"Sorry Tamanawa, busy searching for movies" Replied the other girl who had dark green hair as she rummaged the drawers under the TV set.
"Meguri-Senpai, are you sure we're invited?" Asked a doubtful red head, standing by the stairs, nervously looking around.
"Ara ara~ of course Sagami-Chan, you're my plus one! …I think?" Answered another girl who had grayish hair who gave the red head a cup of something.
"Fu fu~ Gahama-Chan, Yukino-Chan! What 'cha cooking there?" This time, a mature lady skipped across the living room towards the kitchen, tapping my nose on the way and giggled.
"It's not Christmas cake is it?!" Another mature (Looking-Only) Lady frantically rushed to the kitchen with that question.
Wha…What's with this fresh, youthful atmosphere and plethora of hair colors?! It feels like I'm being sucked into a chaotic noisy vortex! Must escape! Must go to the loner's haven! As I thought of that, I stood up and ran to the door of my room, ignoring the calls and as I opened it a bright white light blinded me.
[Thursday, 4th April]
[Local Hospital]
"Good morning, Hikigaya-San" With a heavy heart, my eyes opened to see the white ceiling of the hospital room. Lifting my body slowly to the headboard, I could see the nurse by the windows, just letting go of the curtains.
Ugh…That was one strange nightmare… "Time for breakfast" The nurse smiled cheerfully…That's weird…I usually get the 'professional smile' treatment…Or no treatment at all…Trivial info; I find female nurses more appealing than female doctors.
"Ah thank you" I bowed my head and she returned it with another smile? Before I could think of it, she went to the sink and put a cup of water as well as a tray of food on the retractable table in front of me before leaving "…Well whatever" Maybe she's new or something…
I've been to the hospital three times including now so I got used to the bland taste of hospital food. Also, compared to the other two, this times 'extended holiday' is a lot shorter, the first and second being one month. Why didn't I get one month this time as well?!
A couple of hours passed by and there's nothing to do, I felt bored seeing as there's nothing on television, also adding the fact that my phone's broken. I looked outside to find the weather to be a good sunny day…Hope Komachi brings me a good book…
[Komachi Hikigaya]
[Middle School Entrance]
"See you tomorrow, Komachi-San" Taishi-Kun waved his goodbye at me before turning around and walked home. Kuh~ this boy's so obvious! I sure hope he won't go to the same high school I'm going to in the future.
After waving off my other friends I went on my way to the hospital. This years' school started off badly with my big brother getting into an accident again, I tried not to cry when I saw him but…Welp! At least I didn't bawl my eyes out!
"Haa…" Ah what the heck, I'm a cry baby when it comes to Onii-Chan…Well a lesser extent of him when it comes to worrying about one another. Sheesh he really should stop worrying if a boy's gonna take me away!
Not like I have the same worry though…I probably shouldn't tell him that…But what should I do when a girl steals him from me? That question has always haunted me…And I would never come to the answer and would always ask the same question again and again…
I shook my head, putting the question at the back of my mind like always. What matters now is that we have each other forever and ever, maybe when we're old enough we can buy an apartment where we can stay together! Kya~ I'm such a loyal little sister!
[Local Hospital]
"Hmhmhmhm~" I started humming thinking of the future with my brother but as I neared Onii-Chan's room I saw a pinkette standing outside his room, she looked flustered and nervous. She wore the same high school uniform Onii-Chan goes to, I put on a smile and greeted her "Yahallo~ are you here to visit Onii-Chan?"
"Ah…Oh…Um Y-Yahallo…" She returned the greeting after calming down "Are you his little sister?" I nodded "Yes, I'm here to visit…"
Crap! The scenario I feared came too soon! I…I…I should shoo this girl away…Yeah that's what I should do…But how? I started to think of how to subtly make the girl leave but then I saw an item held behind her back and noticed how tensed she looks…I got it!
"What's wrong? You look nervous…" I noted, putting on my worried tone.
"Y-Yeah…Well…You see…I'm the owner of the dog so…" She answered, looking at me hoping that I understood.
"Ah!" I clapped my hands in mock-realization and asked "So you came to say your thanks?" She nodded and then kept touching the bun of her peach-colored hair.
"Y-Yeah but…A-Ahaha…I'm kinda scared…" Now that actually piqued my curiosity.
"Why?" I asked. I'm sure she has seen Onii-Chan's eyes but that shouldn't be enough to be scared of him; at most, people will just be grossed out or suspect him of committing a petty theft…That really did happen once…
"Well it IS my fault he's stuck in there, everyone's been saying how mad they'll get for missing the first day of school…I'm glad you're not mad at me though so there's still hope for me I think ahahaha…" She laughed nervously after the explanation.
Ah, Onii-Chan hates girls like her…I can't help but feel sorry for her though…Well whatever…She just needs to stay away from him…Oh I also need to remember to show him that video…People must have seen it already considering how she included everyone in her explanation…
"Don't be silly! Onii-Chan doesn't get mad over something like this~ in actuality he gets mad over some things even more trivial, like every time I snuck a tomato into his meals hehehe"
"Oh I see…! Eh…Wait…What?" She started muttering by herself in confusion. Ah~ what a cute airhead! Past!Onii-Chan would definitely fall for her.
"Well if you're nervous, why don't cha let me give it to him in your stead?" I finally offered.
"Eh? Are you sure?" I nodded repeatedly with a grin "Well…I guess…" She looked at me with a wry smile and extended her arm, hmph as expected! Someone who doesn't have the guts to face their fears won't steal my Onii-Chan! "It's not much but…" I looked at the item of gratitude and went wide eyed.
I raised the item to eye level and inspected it, a bag full of chocolate and candies, cheap ones at that. Sure Onii-Chan might be delighted to get free food… "U-Uh I know it's not much!" She waved her hands hurriedly in front of her "But I'm going to make your brother something better!" She exclaimed quietly.
"Make?" I raised a brow.
"Yep, I'm trying to learn how to make cookies for your brother" She explained and I showed her a relived smile, hiding the extreme dissatisfaction of her continued involvement "By the way, my name's Yui Yuigahama, what's yours?"
"Ah mine's Komachi Hikigaya and my brother's…" She continued my sentence.
"Hachiman Hikigaya, right?" I nodded in surprise "Hikki and I were classmates last year hehehe" Ah no wonder she knows his name…I feel kinda pissed off right now and why the heck is she calling Onii-Chan with a nickname so familiarly?!
"I see…Well I'll go and give this to Onii-Chan now, do you want to come in with me? I can accompany you if it'll make you feel less nervous" I said, slyly redirecting her attention to the question and she shook her head in response.
"N-No that's okay" She insisted and took a couple steps away "By the way, I bet he doesn't remember me so don't tell him my name please? I'm gonna properly introduce myself when he gets to school" She grinned as the orange of the setting sun colored her smiling face, ugh what the heck…Romcom gods, you have sent such a deadly opponent!
"Gotcha~ you have the little sisters promise!" I gave her the thumbs up and received a nod in return "See ya, Yuigahama-San~ " I waved at her as she walked away, returning the wave.
…Haa…Looks like Onii-Chan's going to be a lot more busier this year…As well as me it seems…I have to protect what we have…Onii-Chan suffered enough…And I have been too comfortable with the sibling distance…What should I do…?
I stood there for several minutes, not reaching any answers. In the end I ignore the questions yet again and opened the door to see my brother sleeping blissfully, unaware of my presence. I walked to the stool next to him and observed his chest moving up and down.
"…Ah" While I was taking in every detail of him I just realized that he's probably in Hikkikomori Mode! "Hey…Hey…Onii-Chan, wake up" I gently shook him by the chest and watched as he squirmed like a cat…Kinda like Ka-Chan hehehe.
[Hachiman Hikigaya]
"Ngh…Morning, Komachi" I greeted Komachi as I rubbed my eyes but noticed how the sun is setting, what time is it? The question popped into my mind before looking at the clock.
"It's 5 PM…" Komachi answered, naturally catching my glance at the clock. What are you, a Hachiman expert? "Did you went Hikkikomori Mode again?" She asked with an angry pout, she really is a Hachiman expert!
"Well…Yeah…You know, to help me recover" She only sighed in return and held out an item in front of me "What's this?" I questioned, grasping the item.
"It's a gift from the dog's owner" She answered almost sulkily, I don't know what's wrong with her but I went ahead and went into consuming the contents of the bag.
"Sweet" I mumbled delightedly as I took out one choco mini-bar. Eating it before saying my opinion out loud "As expected free food is the best"
"Weirdo" I turned to Komachi who had already gotten comfortable on her chair "Do you like everything that's free?" She rolled her eyes.
"Not necessarily, for example I don't like it if I had to work to get something free like that supermarket sale where you can buy 1 and get 1 free, I don't fall for traps like that, I only buy the stock clearance where things are cheaper if I had to. Although, I would probably not buy anything as there are people who would fight for them, see my point?"
"…Aren't buy 1 free 1's and stock clearances practically the same?" Hm? Huh? No way, no way, those two are definitely different in every aspect "Well whatever…" She waved it off and then took her bag "By the way here's your book-"
"Ah thank-" My thanks was interrupted when she started getting loud.
"Onii-Chan! I forgot to show you something!" She exclaimed shoving the book into my hands and rummaged through her bag again.
"Sheesh calm down, what is it?" I asked and received her phone that showed a video. I looked at the owner with a raised brow but only to receive a 'Go ahead, go ahead' motion so, shrugging my shoulders, I went ahead and pressed play.
After watching it, I felt my shoulders gradually getting heavy and my head started getting cloudy…Questions flooded my mind and I do not know the answer to any of them…Before I could even construct the multiple circumstances I could end up in, I felt a poke on my cheek.
"Onii-Chan, you okay? Do I need to call a doctor?" She asked with a worried tone and I shook my head.
"I'll be fine…I just feel kinda crappy about…That being recorded" I explained, Komachi made a teasing grin and stood up with both of her hands on the hip.
"Hehehe~ my Onii-Chan is so~ heroic~" She sang and danced to which I gave a small 'Shuddup' as I put my face in my hands "Well I think it won't be that bad, you've got like, what, 6 days left? It'll blow over soon~! …I think"
"Doesn't sound so reassuring, Komachi" If she didn't added the 'I think' part maybe I would've felt better…But I'm glad she did, there's no point in reassuring someone that it's okay when in reality it's not. In this case- MY CASE, we don't even know what's going to happen…
"Haa…For 10 years we've been living together, Onii-Chan, I can say for sure that this is the second most positive thing that has happened to you" She explained, looking down with a solemn smile.
"How so?" I asked.
"You're being seen in a positive light" She explained with furrowed brows and a heavy tone.
"Ah…" It might not seem much from an outsiders point of view but Komachi had a lot of emotion saying that "…Heh sucks to be them then. I won't be playing the role they expected from me" I replied in a non-caring manner.
"I know" She smiled forlornly "You wouldn't want to live in such a way right?" I nodded to which she sighed with a smile "That's the Onii-Chan I know and love!" She chirped.
Ugh, what's with this blinding light…? Somehow I feel bad for mom and pops for having a son like me…Too good…You're too good for me Komachi! "Yeah yeah I love you too" I waved off in a mock-uncaring way, feeling a bit flustered actually.
"So anti-climactic!" She retorted, thankfully playing along "Ah by the way how did you save that dog?"
"What do you mean how? I was nearby…"
"Well, usually you're pretty dull in the morning" Can't deny that "Your basic human functions should have been reduced by 50%"
"Where the heck did you pull that percentage from…?"
"Looks like your accident this time also doesn't make sense, I mean you're barely injured!" She continued, as if not hearing my question "But if this keeps up I'll have to take you under my wing in the future, Onii-Chan"
"Why would you do that…? If you're going to take me under your wing then please understand that I will spare no food in the house"
"Haa~ looks like Ka-Chan's going to have a hard time fighting you…" She sighed before looking up at me again with a smile but then frowned when she looked at the time "Speaking of Ka-Chan, I think it's getting late and visiting hours also going to end…"
"I thought you'd be happy to see that fat fur ball" I noted with a raised brow.
"I do! It's just…I have a hard time dividing my attention for you two troublesome kids" She sighed cupping her cheek. Are we delinquent kids? Should I call Kamakura Otouto or something? Wait…Since he's technically older I should call him Aniki…
"Well see ya tomorrow Onii-Chan! Don't worry about the video alright? It'll hopefully be blown over by the time you go to school" She mentioned with a light smile and walked to the door.
"Well I hope so…Ah wait" I stopped her before she opened the door "If the video is the second most positive thing that has happened to me then what's the first?" She just stood there, gazing deep into my eyes and before I could even raise a brow at this, she chuckled lightly before answering.
"He…Heheheh~ you really~ wanna know~?" She teased, I nodded and she closed the distance before whispering the answer "The most positive thing that has happened to you is…For having cute little me as your cute little sister!" She ended it with a kiss on my cheek evidently making me flustered "Ah, you blushed!"
"Shuddup!" What's with you recently?! Being so touchy feely…Before I could even say any more than that she went rushing to the door with her back towards me, I notice her ears becoming red; which is probably because of the kiss since it's been a while since she has kissed me like that…
"Welp see ya tomorrow, Onii-Chan!" She cheered and without hearing my reply, she exited the room…Probably too embarrassed to look at me after teasing me too much.
[Hospital Entrance]
"…...Why the heck did I do that?!" I exclaimed quietly trying to calm down and making sure my face isn't red anymore. Damn it, I went too far with the teasing, it's been a while since I kissed him…As the automatic doors opened; while I was exiting the hospital, a woman with a white lab coat passed by me and I can't help but wonder…
Where have I seen her before…?
"…Meh~ not like Onii-Chan is acquainted with mature ladies~ no way~" I laughed it off and continued my journey, however, somehow I feel like there's a lingering doubt in my heart about something…Before I could mull it over, my phone suddenly vibrated with a 'ding', I took it out and saw that mom sent me a text.
Sender: Mom
Subject: Your brother
- How's your big brother? Your father and I kept worrying and couldn't focus on the job. Sorry we couldn't visit him with you by the way, the Sanzenin has been cutting off employees lately so we need to keep up a great job.
I sighed in disappointment but not without understanding her point, the Sanzenin are already being lenient for letting them come home during midnight instead of dawn so it's okay, Onii-Chan probably understands too…I looked up at the hospital building, where his room is located "…Good night, Onii-Chan"
[Back At Hachiman]
"Haa…Too cold" It's spring right now, right? It shouldn't be that cold even if the air conditioner is on… "Hmmm…" I think I'll go read my novel at the mini-garden…The last time I was here there was a construction site for a mini-garden of sorts so I might as well go there to read.
After a short walk I find myself at the entrance of the open roof mini-garden, it's placed right at the center of the hospital so it has an isolated feel to it. Four walkways converge into one where a fountain can be seen.
I walked towards it, passing by the sakura trees and avoiding some of the falling petals, the atmosphere was dim, reminding me of a nightlight during bedtimes. The only source of lighting came from the fountain, illuminating the area with a dark blue tinge.
Four benches; I took the nearest one and proceeded to read my book. It's an ideology and storytelling, it's a good read and I think the author has an agenda of sorts but I can't tell…
However I get the gist of what they're trying to do, that is, to implement the idea that being alone is not that bad; one quote I particularly like is: 'Plead for food from no one but thyself'
Work hard is what it means but it also means to not ask help from anyone else but yourself, which I think is a good message…Also I don't like working…After a refresher, I continued where I left off and for several minutes I was having a good time reading there.
"Good evening, young man" I heard a voice call out to me and looked up to see Miura-Sensei approaching "Mind if I take a sit?" He asked as he arrived, I simply nodded before making some space for him to sit "Thanks" He grinned before relaxing himself and letting silence fill the air.
For a while I couldn't concentrate, being in the presence of a superior always did made me feel nervous, damn you corporate slave genetics! Why is he here anyway? I took a quick glance at the other occupant of the bench to see him observing the fountain with a tired yet earnest expression.
"…Hope you don't mind, I usually take my breaks here" He began after a couple of seconds, I replied with a nod and would've continued reading if he didn't added more to his sentence "Most of our patients would be in bed right now so I'm guessing you couldn't sleep?" I nodded again and waited if he wants to say anything else "…Not much of a talker, huh?"
"I only talk when I need to" I gave him a generic answer but received a nudge on the sides as he laughed.
"Hahahaha well aren't you a cool guy?" He commented and then turned to the front with his hands in the pocket of his coat "By the way, have you seen the video?" He asked and instantly I felt a bit of annoyance "The one where you saved the dog? That was pretty impressive"
"Yeah I saw it" I answered, quickly trying to calm down "It's nothing to be impressed about"
"Well you displayed amazing reflexes for a guy who looked blank in the morning" He joked and then glanced at me with a nostalgic expression before continuing to observe the fountain "You remind me of someone…Wonder how that bastard is doing…?" He asked no one.
…Is he indirectly calling me a bastard?
"Anyway, where were we? Oh yeah, I was pretty impressed but who am I to change someone else' opinion? I'm just an old man trying to keep up with the trends, heheh"
"Why would you do that?" I asked. I would've understand if someone younger were to do that but a man with his age and job shouldn't be obliged to keep up with the trends.
"Let's just say my daughter has very contemporary demanding subjects to talk about" He answered with a calm yet delighted tone "She's in the same school as you I think, I bet she's going to have you in her scope if you're in the same class as her"
"I hope not…" I just want this year to be as quite as last year…
"Hahaha! Well I expect you to treat her well when you become friends" He grinned before standing up after checking his watch "My break's over, see you soon, young man, make sure you be at bed before midnight" He said waving as he walked away. I continued my reading after he disappeared from my sight but eventually closed the book and looked at the nightlight of a fountain.
…How strange…It felt…Different being able to talk to an adult who looked at you without a scrutinizing eye, the adults I would talk to most of the time were teachers so…However the adult I talked to tonight is a doctor so he probably talked to me, a patient, in a friendly way out of obligation…
"Haa…" I sighed tiredly and then looked up to the dark sky, the stars are scarce for tonight but that's to be expected…
An image and, probably, expectations has been forced onto me…The very thing I hated to do has happened to me, Miura-Sensei surely wouldn't be so welcoming if he hadn't seen that video…
Changing the view of the majority is a bit hard when you don't have the resources or the time…Or energy…so I'll just play the waiting game and let this blow over, I still got 6 days of extended vacation left so I need to use it well to recover…And try not to think so much…
After keeping muddled thoughts at the back of my head and reading to pass the time, I went back to my room by 9 PM "Hm…?" I notice an additional item on the nigh table; a vase with a bunch of chrysanthemums, irises, camellias and…Is that a Mistletoe? What the heck…? This ain't Christmas!
"Wonder who sent this…" I wondered to myself as I approached the nigh table and observed the three items on top of it; the free food from the owner, the pink lily from the passenger and these bunches of flowers…
The way the third item's arranged is not bad if you exclude the mistletoe, however I don't think I know anyone else who could, would or should give me this…
"There's no name card either…Meh" I shrugged it off and went to bed, if I find out who sent those flowers then I'll just tell them I appreciate the flowers. Today was a satisfying day, wasn't great but satisfying none the less…
…Hope the days get better…
[Friday, 5th April]
"Looks like Hikkikomori Mode is doing a good job" I noted as I stretched around a bit after digesting breakfast. At this rate I'll recover before the end of the week…Hope Miura-Sensei won't kick my ass out of the hospital though…
"Whew…" I sighed in relaxation, laying myself down on the bed again before looking at the clock which read 5 minutes after four "Komachi should be here in a couple of minutes…" I commented, looking out the window where the sun prepared to set.
My mind was about to drift to somewhere else until the door was being knocked, I only stared for a while…It's not Komachi… "…Come in" I beckoned and with that the door opened as I sat up against the headboard.
Through the door came in a girl who had long silky hair where every strand of it flowed gracefully, her cold blue eyes gazed at me- analyzing me before speaking in a calm and collected behavior "Good evening, you must be Hachiman Hikigaya, I presume?" She asked to which I nodded.
"Yeah, and you are?" I asked apprehensively even though I already know who this girl is.
Her eyebrows furrowed for a second before it returned to normal "My name is Yukino Yukinoshita" She introduced as she brushed a strand of hair from her face, what the heck, I swear there's no strong air flow here but somehow her hair is flowing when she introduced herself…
This girl took the school by storm last year with her good looks and excellent grades, though her personality is as cold as snow, she garnered the attention of several people with every stride she made, even loners like me would turn their heads and know of her name.
Apparently not much is known about the girl named Yukino Yukinoshita other than her perfectness. However there were rumors flying about, telling that she was born with a silver spoon in her mouth due to being connected to the some big enterprise.
In my opinion that's bull, why would someone connected to some big business company go to a school like Sobu High? I mean it's a pretty good school but- "I am the one who sent you that item"
I snapped to attention and looked up to see her pointing at the Pink Lily, ah so she's the passenger…No wonder the car looked expensive…
"I see…Thanks for the flower…" I scratched the back of my head thinking of what to say next "So…What do you need from me?" The question might have came out wrongly judging from how her eyebrow twitched a little.
"I am here to formally apologize regarding the accident" She began "I may just be the passenger but I am also indirectly responsible for the unfortunate event" She then walked closer and took the sit next to me "The driver intended to also come and apologize if not for some urgent business, unfortunately"
"Well…It's okay I guess…" I said awkwardly, not used to having someone superior to me to apologize.
"I knew it would come to this so in return- Eh?" She cut her sentence short as she flinched and went wide eyed a bit. She must have thought I was mad or something "…Ahem, in return-"
"You're still continuing?!"
"Please be quite when someone is talking" She said menacingly and of course receiving her icy glare made me shut my mouth "…In return for keeping this incident to yourself, I'd be obliged to comply to anything you request if it's within my power, if not then a compensation can be arranged"
My mind went blank as I processed her words and by sheer coincidence- Sheer coincidence I tell you! My line of sight lowered down to her chest; she crossed her arms and gave me a scary look.
"A-Ahem...So a favor?" I continued the conversation "And why do you want to keep this in the down low?" I asked, even though I have no intention of making things more troublesome than it already is.
"Personal reasons" She answered simply, taking out a bottle of water "And yes, a favor. Does receiving a favor from someone like me not satisfy you?" She asked before taking a sip.
"…Alright…" How haughty of you to say that but considering who she is it's not like she's overestimating herself, as much as clouded her background is; she is someone a cut above the normal ones "For now let me just hold you to your words" I explained; I may be a lazy man but I'm also a man of opportunity! Receiving help from someone influential might help in the long run "…Thanks for coming to talk about this, I appreciate it" I said honestly.
"You're welcome" She nodded "I also thank you for not making this an issue" She said as she gave me a card which probably contains her phone number, and with that 'business' out of the way we fell into a silence. It wasn't comfortable nor was it uncomfortable but it ended shortly after she looked up and said "Well then, now that I have nothing else to say I shall take my leave"
Such straightforwardness! "Ah yeah…"
"I hope your recovery will go smoothly" She stood up and bowed before heading towards the door "Ah also…" She looked at me over her shoulder "If you ever break the terms of our agreement, I'll make sure you regret it, Hachiman Hikigaya student of Class 2-F"
"...Hmph, what, was that bit of information supposed to scare me?" I scoffed with crossed arms; I don't even know what class I'm in yet so that was ineffective.
"Haa…Well I will admit that it was hard to get more information about you since there's not even one special thing regarding you"
"I think you succeeded more in hurting me rather than scaring me…"
"I am glad to hear that" She smirked coolly before reaching for the door but it opened by itself, quickly unfortunately, and smacked her right in the face "Nya!" She let out an uncharacteristically cute sound as she fell down!
"Hey there Onii-Chan, sorry I'm late!" Komachi cheerfully exclaimed as she entered before noticing my face palm "What's wro- Whoa there! Are you okay, Yukinoshita-San?!" She asked in a panicked and worried state as she went to help Yukinoshita.
"I-I'm fine, just a slight bump is all, Komachi-San" She answered, rubbing her forehead which looked quite red "I hope that one over there didn't take advantage in my moment of weakness" She one eyed me with a narrowed eye.
That one? Are you picking a fight? And I see you have The Neko Pre Cure Series Panties, huh? and I never introduced her to Komachi but they seem pretty familiar with each other already…Ah that's right she probably gave the Pink Lily to Komachi.
"Y-Yeah, s-sorry about hitting you there, Onii-Chan's always alone so I thought I'd be the only one visiting him" She explained nervously while looking up and down at Yukinoshita. Too much information, Komachi! Too much!
Yukinoshita peered at me at the corner of her eye, then raised her hand to cover her mouth "…Pfft…" Tch! This girl… "Ahem…Well, it's fine, Komachi-San; but I do think you should open the door slowly, even if your brother is alone"
"A-Ahaha, yeah got it" Komachi replied, rubbing the back of her neck.
"Well then, I will take my leave" She bowed and left the premises.
".…..Onii-Chan! What the heck did you speak about with that ice cool beauty?!" Komachi exclaimed after a few seconds, grabbing me by the collar "You've been seeing other girls behind my back?! How could you?!"
"What the crap are you spouting about?" I asked uncaringly, pushing her hands away "She just came to apologize about the accident and told me to call her if I ever needed help" I explained showing her the card which she took and observed.
"Oh~ I see~…Anything else?" She asked with narrowed eyes, jeez Komachi you're such a worry wart.
"Yeah yeah. That's just it" I waved off and then notice her stare is a bit different "What's wrong?"
"...You could talk to another girl other than me?"
"O-Of course I can!" I retorted, lying back down on the bed. Though, Yukinoshita was the one who did most of the talking…
She shook her head and continued "Never mind, so a favor huh? What ya gonna do with it?" She asked as she took a sit "What can she possibly give Onii-Chan when you already have me? Horumph Horumph~" She pouted.
"I don't know either but let's just see in the future" I answered.
"…So…What do you think of her?" I raised a brow in response "Yukinoshita-San, what do you think of her?" She asked again and this time she looked away, keeping a straight face.
"What I think of her? I just met her, she's just a stranger to me" I answered simply.
She smiled before turning to me "I see, I see~" What's she so happy about? "Anyway, how are you feeling today?" She jumped down from her sit and proceeded to the night table.
"I feel healthy already, don't tell Miura-Sensei that though. I still want to stay here" I answered.
"I won't, your laziness" She stopped in her tracks and slowly stepped forward towards the night table "Onii-Chan, who's this from?" She pointed at the third gift that has the mistletoe.
"I don't know, it just appeared there yesterday when I wasn't around. Pretty looking flower minus the mistletoe, I say"
"Wonder who's it from…?" She wondered aloud as she took both the flowers to replace its water "By the way, mom and dad said hi" I replied back with a small 'Hi' "And that they will visit you the day after tomorrow! They're going to bring some food too!"
"Thank god, I really thought I'd taste nothing but hospital food for a whole week"
"You know, I could just bring you some food…" She suggested in a deadpanned manner.
"That's alright, you're already busy with school" Plus you're gonna add tomatoes to it… "While your brother here is not bothering you, you should take the chance to go take the house all for yourself or something" I encouraged.
I know Komachi has a lot of friends but she always comes home early- earlier than me in some occasions. Although I do like the fact that she doesn't go out with her friends (Boys) so late but she should at least have more fun with her friends (Girls)
"Mou~ Onii-Chan, you shouldn't say stuff like that…" She pouted with an angry look "I always like it when you bother me, that's what every little sister should expect from their big brother!" She lectured.
"Doesn't that depends on the little sister though?" I apologize to every little sister in the world for her blind belief!
"Well whatever, point is; you don't bother me, Onii-Chan but when you do I'll make it very clear to you" She grinned menacingly. Right…in the past when Pops got onto her bad side she wouldn't even make eye contact with him until he begged and cried for her forgiveness.
As for when she's pissed off…That's a memory I would like to bury away…Poor Pops. As mom once said; 'Do not piss off Komachi, she's got my temper'. I received that advice when Komachi delivered her carnage onto Pops…The male Hikigayas being on the unfortunate side seems to be a recurring pattern here…
"Okay, I'll make sure to stay in line" I replied.
"What am I, a general?" She retorted as she put the flowers back in its places "Also, please stop using Hikkikomori Mode, you're already getting better without it; otherwise I'm telling Miura-Sensei"
"Fine, fine" I complied.
"Good, I don't want to see you asleep when I'm visiting again" She pouted, walking to the sink again.
"Hey, can you close the blinds? I wanna sleep" I asked.
"What did I just say?!" She exclaimed turning around to me abruptly.
"Can you blame me? Dealing with that Yukinoshita girl took a lot out of me" I complained after prepping up for a deep sleep.
"Haa, I'm worried for your future, Onii-Chan" She sighed as she closed the curtains and plopped herself next to me "I'm not letting you go sleep that easily!" She warned as she let herself into the covers.
"Then why did you close the curtains…?" I asked confusedly.
"I feel sleepy too…" She answered shyly while getting comfortable.
"…If you feel sleepy then sleep at home" I ordered but didn't receive any response "Komachi? Oi…" I looked down to see her already asleep, snuggling onto my side, and as a result she slept on my arm…"Haa…I guess you can sleep until visiting hours over…" I sighed with a small smile.
I guess we still have some similarities, after all.
CHAPTER 1
THE BROTHERS GENUINE MISTAKE
THE LITTLE SISTERS FACADE
AUTHORS NOTE #1
Hello there, long time no see, this story is formerly known as My High School Life Is Not What I Expected It To Be; not a lot of difference but hey…It's something.
So first things first, I apologize for the sudden leave and deleting most of my stories; I'll get to that shortly. I also apologize if I have said any offensive or disrespectful things in the past seeing as I have been gradually keep forgetting about some things.
I am thankful to anyone who will still read my stories, both new and old. The reason I deleted most of my stories is because I was dissatisfied and was thinking about new readers but mostly due to the former really. Every time I read the earlier chapters I just go cringe man and I don't like that! Also, I needed to take a break so I might as well right?
I started to forget why I wrote these stories before the sudden hiatus; maybe that's why I needed to leave for a while and collect my thoughts; didn't think it'd be this long though. Now I remember, or at least know why I want to write now.
This is a third re-write, I've added some things and adjusted some things entirely as well. I hope I didn't write too much OOCness since it's been so long I have been indulging myself in Oregairu. I kinda had in mind a less Hachimany Hachiman you get what I'm saying? (A Hachiman with slight character development maybe?) But anyway with that out of my chest (Partially) I hope you have a good read.
And of course my first upload in a long time had to have some error to it, sorry if things look weird guys; something went wrong like my file format is wrong something about a stream-ocelot; hope you still enjoyed the read~
CAMEO LIST:
1. Joestar-San [Jojos Bizarre Adventure]
One of the members of the Joestar family; This Joestar was driving a truck and accidentally hit Hachiman before. No Stand was involved.
2. Sanzenin [Hayate The Combat Butler]
A rich family from Hayate The Combat Butler; 8Mom and 8Pops are working for the Sanzenin.
3. No Characters [Pre Cure]
Pre Cure Merchandises exist here and Yukinoshita, of course, has the Neko Variant Panties set! Only 399 Yen!
HACHIMANS CONTACT LIST:
1. Dad
2. Mom
3. 3 Komachi 3 (←Komachi made him label her contact like this)
HACHIMANS 108 LONER SKILLS:
1. Hikkikomori Mode (ACTIVE):
The ability to assume the characteristics of a hikikomori without compromising the personality or mindset of ones self.
Hikikomori meaning a person who excludes himself from the world in his /her comfort zone which most of the time is that persons own room due to various personal reasons.There was a period of time in his life that he once was a hikikomori, the reason he went hikikomori is unknown as he suddenly locked himself into his room. Fortunately that was only a short period of time and, with his twisted comical intelligence, found a way to manipulate his energy and determination.