AN: Thanks for the reviews! I appreciate it.

Satisfaction. It comes in different forms. Maybe for a baker, it is to sell out all of the baked goods, or the feeling you get when you finally kill a certain boss in a game, especially you Big Smoke, ya c*nt(1). Fat men aside, the event I'm seeing right now is a very good example of feeling satisfied.

Hayama is begging us to help him. How many times will you see the White Knight do this?

"Please, you need to help me!" I heard him say. "Please help me confess to Yumiko!" Hoh, he's confessing to Yumi-tan, omoshiroi. I want to see your crestfallen face so bad, Hayama.

"When? If I remember, she used to like you." I heard Yukinoshita say with a lace of ice in her tone. As expected of the Ice Queen.

"Ever since she started to act more distant. She acts distant when we're alone, but interacts when the clique is there." Of course she'll put up a distance, we're together ya know! Oh, you don't yet.

"I'm sensing that's not the real reason why." Yukinoshita glared at him, resembling an Uchiha staring down at your soul, with a blazing sharingan(2). Now that I think about it, Yukinoshita and Sasuke has some things in common. Black hair, cold personality, very sharp eyes... Hell, give Yukinoshita a sharingan and she'll pass as one. Yukino Yuchiha, everyone!

"Eh!? How can you say that to him Yukinon? Don't you realize he's just a young, healthy teen?" Yui managed to utter, albeit slowly. "Ah, young love!" Oi, you're not old enough to say that, unlike a certain Modern Japanese teacher.

(Sobu High Faculty, Shizuka's desk.)

"Why do I feel like punching a fish right now?" Shizuka said to no one in particular.

(Service Club Clubroom, Hachiman's POV)

"Listen Yuigahama-san, Hayama doesn't do things without a reason, and his reasoning doesn't feel right. Isn't it right, Hikistaring-kun?" Ah crap, she caught me.

"Ahhh... Yes, Hayama will only do it if he's expected to." I answered her. "So, is your reasoning goes along the lines of wanting other people, especially girls, to leave you alone?" Hayama gave me a look that screams "I hate it when you're right."

"sigh... You're right. But I've also come to like her. So I hope you can help me." Well, you're late Hayama, really late. You snooze, you lose!

"Well, why not invite her to go out with us? Yumiko loves a good time!" Yuigahama said with glee."

"You're right Yui, maybe I should just do that." Or maybe you shouldn't! "Thanks for the time guys." Hayama quickly left. Leaving us three.

"Are you fine with that, Hikigaya-kun?" Yukinoshita asked with worry.

"Though I'm angry at his reasoning, I can't help but feel proud that my girlfriend is gorgeous." I answered her question.

"What if Yumiko says yes? Remember that she liked him for a long time Hikki." Yuigahama said with... Hope? Why are you hoping she'll say yes?!

"Nah, she won't do that. After all we've been through, I know she won't." I stand up and hide the light novel i'm reading right now. "I'm leaving."

"Take care Hikki!" Yuigahama happily said. As I reach the door, I hear Yukinoshita say it too.

The walk I spent to reach my humble abode is quite tiring. Though I can't get angry at Komachi for wanting me to cook dinner. Hence, I took a round trip to the nearest convenience store to buy some ingredients. Praise all konbinis (3) out there! Reaching the front door of my house, I quickly opened the door and was greeted by the warmthit encapsulates.

Ah, home sweet home.

"I'm home, Komachi." I say as I deliver the ingredients I acquired.

"Hachi!" I heard a voice say. Does it mean she's here? "Oi Hachi!"

"Yumi!? What are you doing here?" I asked. She looked at me angrily before saying "I just want to come here, do you have a problem with that!?" Scary! Why are women so scary?!

"N-no, you should've told me earlier." which earned me a "I wanted it to be a surprise!" with a smile. Even I would appreciate it.

"Okay. Make yourself at home, I'm cooking dinner."

"I'm going to talk to Komachi, call us when dinner is ready." She said as she walked upstairs. Only a select few knows that I cook, the reason is because I don't have friends, and that I don't look the part. Cooking with Hachiman, start!

(An hour later)

"Komachi, Yumi, dinner's ready!" I shouted to them. I heard Komachi say "coming" before they went down.

"Wow Onii-chan, that looks good!" Komachi said. Maybe you're just hungry, my beloved imouto.

"Let's sit down and eat." I quickly sat and they did too.

"Itadakimasu!" We all said before eating our food. Since I cooked, I am not that satisfied with how it tastes. The same can't be said with them, they looked like they're melting.

"This is nice Hachi... " Yumi said with satisfaction. We proceeded to eat in silence.

"Ne, Hachi."

"What?"

"Hayama asked me out." That he did. That bastard.

"Hoh, what did he say?" I asked even though I knew what he said. The service club was the one who suggested it.

"He said that we should go out to the mall, with our friends." She replied somewhat annoyed.

"What did you answer? You agreed?"

"You know that I can't say no to them right?" She looked at me lovingly. "Don't worry, I'm way past him. My boyfriend's a million times better than him." Woman, you flatter me much!

"Onii-chan, You're lucky Yumi-nee-chan loves you dearly, otherwise she'll leave you for Hayama!" Way to go Komachi, breaking your big brother's heart.

"Just shut up and eat." I terminate the conversation. They finished faster than me. Komachi came to her room, leaving me and Yumi. Yumi looks peaceful when she's checking her social media.

Maybe that's why I fell in love.

"Hachi..." Welp, looks like I got caught staring again. I hurriedly washed the plates to join her in the couch.

"Yes Yumi? Anything wrong?" I inquired. She's in deep thought, maybe she's sleeping. "Are you sleepy?"

"Ah, a bit. But I'm just thinking right now."

"What are you thinking?" I asked her. If the mighty fire queen is in deep thought, you know that shit's about to happen. Don't jinx it, Hachiman!

"I was thinking of letting them know... My friends I mean." She says after being silent. I unconsciously release the breath I didn't know I was holding.

"I thought it was something else... But you already know that you're free to let them know or not. I already told it to you, remember?" The fire queen is embarrassed, take a picture, everyone!

"Can you come with me tomorrow? To drop me off and pick me up if you want." She's looking expectantly, as if I won't do that.

"I would gladly do so. Come on, let's head upstairs to sleep." I said to her. The yawn she made agreed to my cause.

"Let's go, Hachi. Although I'll sleep with Komachi-chan."

"I'm fine with that."

(Saturday, Morning.)

Weekends are the best days for a loner like me... Though I'm not that much of a loner, since I have a girlfriend. A very beautiful one at that. Speaking of my girlfriend, She's currently in the bath, getting ready for their mall trip. I made my way downstairs, where Komachi is eating happily.

"Onii-chan, good morning! Come and eat, Yumi-nee-chan made breakfast!" Komachi spoke with her mouth full. You might choke on that, Komachi!

"Do not speak when your mouth is full, imouto. You'll choke on it." I warned of the possibility. She's prone on choking if she continue to do it.

"'What's taking your Yumi-nee-chan so long?" I asked before eating. I honestly don't have an idea why though, girls are known to take longer time to get ready, as Komachi is one them. I shouldn't have asked that, stupid Hachiman!

"Stupid Gomi-chan, staring at me like a creep." You didn't need to ruin my morning Komachi. Yumi cooked bacon and eggs as our breakfast. While it's not "cooking battle" worthy or something, it's still delicious. Maybe I'm biased, who cares.

"Hachi... You're up! Did you like what I cooked ?" Expectantly Yumi said. I studied her and saw that she's wearing a simple red skater skirt, with black long sleeve for her top, she's wearing a cap, a red cap my parents gave to me when I asked for a cap. Overall, she looks beautiful. I can't do justice describing her appearance. Maybe you're just bad at it. Maybe, or the author's bad.

"You look stunning. And yes, the food is great." I gave her my honest opinion as I study my look. Compared to her, I look pathetic. I'm wearing khaki pants, black polo shirt,and a brown jacket.

"You look nice yourself." Yumi tried to compliment, which I take lightly. "I look shit, honestly."

"Oi, don't say that, you honestly look dashing." Alright, I'll take that compliment.

"Let's go."

The travel time to the mall is uneventful. With a casual talk about something. Arriving at the mall, I bid my farewell. Sitting beside the mall's fountain, I see her with that bastard. Oh well, better go to the library or arcade. I'll wither here doing nothing.

(Chiba Central Mall, Third Person POV)

"Yumiko!" Yuigahama waved at her, before running.

"Hi guys! I just got here too." Yumiko replied to Yuigahama.

"How are you, Yumiko?" Hayama asked gently. Yumiko just smiled and replied "I'm doing fine, thanks for asking. Let's get going!"

"Yosh! Let's go guys!" Tobe the ever so energetic.

And so the group went.

(Chiba Library, Noon, Third Person POV)

We see our lovable Hikigaya Hachiman reading a light novel made by Wataru Watari. His focus went haywire when a vibration interrupted him. Pulling out his phone, Hachiman saw a text from Yumiko.

/ We're eating lunch, have you eaten anything yet? /

Hachiman typed to reply before going to eat.

/ No. I'm going to eat right now. Eat well Yumi. :) / Hachiman returned the book he was reading, and went to his favorite eating spot, Saize.

(Chiba Central Mall, Afternoon. Third person POV)

"I haven't had such a good time for so long!" Yuigahama exclaimed happily. To which Ebina replied "We went out last week Yui."

"But it's different when Yumiko's not there, it's more fun when she's with us!" Yuigahama countered. "Neh Hayama-kun, are you alright?"

"Ah- yes, I'm just thinking of something." He diffused the weariness in Yuigahama. "Guys, why don't we go to the fountain, I was thinking of wishing for something." Since Hayama is the leader of the group, they soon followed. Reaching the fountain, we can see Hayama trying psyche himself up. Tobe still looking stupid, Ebina reading at her phone, probably a boys love story, Yui and Yumiko chatting.

With his mind made up, the White Knight, Hayato Hayama, spoke.

(Chiba Central Mall, Fountain area, Hikigaya Hachiman's POV)

Sunsets are the best. The feeling of calmness it brings, is really effective. You might wonder what am I doing here. I can safely say that I predicted the mind of the most popular guy in our school, and went straight to here. I am sitting in the benches beside the fountain, far enough to not be discovered, boosted by my Stealth Hikki skill. I can clearly hear what Hayama is saying, and from the looks of it, he wasn't joking when he said he'll confess to Yumi. I can't wait to see your face when you're rejected, you bastard.

"I'm thinking about it for a long time now... Yumiko, would you like to be my girlfriend?" Hoh, Yumi's not impressed. What could she be thinking? "I know this might break our group dynamic but I'm willing to take that risk. Please Yumiko, go out with me!" Hayama is doing a 90 degree bow. The nerve of this dude, going onto great lengths just to get satisfaction for himself. Selfish to the core. Which brings me to a conclusion that I wouldn't acknowledge.

Him and I were the same.

"Yes, I would like to..." Yumi, what the hell? Why do I feel like I'm lied to. Still, I continued to listen. I look at Hayama's happy face, and I feel like punching it. Yuigahama, Ebina, Tobe looks like they're happy for various reasons. Tobe and Ebina's happy for Hayama and Yumi. Yuigahama on the other hand, looks like happy for... Herself?

Of course, Yuigahama Yui, is in love with me after all.

"Then you'll go out with me?" Hayama starts to hold her hand. It took all my self control not to march in front of them. Yumi is visibly creeped out right now.

"Let me finish first, Hayama." Yumi then removes that bastard's dirty hand. "I would love to... If you were earlier. Look Hayama, I've moved on from you, long ago." She then moves away from the group, shock filled their faces. "I'm happy with someone else now."

"Does that mean you have a boyfriend?" I hear Ebina ask. Tobe still dumbfounded by his idol's rejection.

"Yumiko... Do you have a boyfriend?" Hayama asked. You don't need to ask, you probably know she has one.

"Yes... I have a boyfriend already. Sorry Hayama." Yumi is currently unreadable. What a rollercoaster of emotions I went through, Yumi!

I decide that it's probably the time for me to make my entrance. I calmly walk to where they are, trying hard not to be violent. It's easy because I'm not a violent person to start with.

"Yo." I hear gasps of surprise from them. "Hi-Hikitani-bro? You're here?" Tobe managed to ask.

"Hikki!" Yuigahama hugged me. "It's nice to see you here!" I look at Yumi carefully. She's glaring at me like a snake.

"Yu-Miura." Slip of the tongue that I recovered quickly. "Hikio..." Yumi looks at me fondly, with a smile that is very charming. Is this heaven? If it is then I'll gladly stay here. Sadly, the RomCom Gods are not on our side.

"Ah... I see." Ebina said as she felt happier for her friend. "If it's you, then I won't mind. I'm happy for you both." Then it dawned them. The look on Hayama's face will be etched in my memory forever.

"I see... You win again. Congratulations." Hayama, looking crestfallen, tried to force a smile. I go near where Yumi is and holds her hand.

"Ehhh!? - Yumi-chan and Hikitani-bro are together!?" Tobe sure was surprised. Yuigahama, for the first time, was silent. I guess that's expected, since she knew it before them.

"Yui... Why are you not speaking?" Hayama asked her. Yuigahama looked away for a moment before saying "I kind of knew it beforehand. Yumiko said it to us Service Club members last time she was there." Yui smiled nervously.

A phone rings, postponing the tense atmosphere upon us. It's Hayama's.

"Hello Pops?" Well, since we're not talking or something, we were forced to listen. I was not interested listening to him talking, so I nudged Yumi's arm.

"You wanna eat something?" I ask. She smiles at me before saying she wants to. "Let's eat at Saize."

"I'm fine with it. We haven't eaten in saize for a while. Let's go, Hachi." Yumi then bid her farewell to Yui, Ebina, and Tobe. Since Hayama's not available in the moment, she were unable to say goodbye.

(Saize, Hikigaya Hachiman's POV)

"You can't believe what I've felt when you say what you said earlier." I say to Yumi, who just shrunk to her seat.

"I just can't reject him flat out, so I had to be creative." You call that creative? That's just plain cruel woman!

"Do you know I'm already there? I swear you know." She just smiled at me and said "I know your ahoge(4) everywhere, Hachi." Your smile might be heavenly, but you're just as cunning as Isshiki!

After that conversation, we finished our meals and left the Saize. After walking her home, I took a train to go home.

I reach my home quite fast, as expected. Once settled down, I lay down my bed. I checked my phone for messages, and I found a text from Yumi.

/ Thanks for today Hachi! See you tomorrow because I'm coming over. ( OwO ) I love you! /

Now that her friends know, I just hope that my life will still be peaceful.

Oh how wrong I was.

(1) Big Smoke of GTA San Andreas (I'm referring to the satisfaction of killing that bastard because of the train mission.)

(2) Sharingan is a visual Dojutsu that makes the user's eyes red. The Sharingan is available to the Uchihas only, and all of them have black hair. From Naruto btw.

(3) Romanji of Convenience store

(4) Ahoge is a large lock of hair that sticks out of a characters head. Often used to describe foolish, bumbling characters.

AN: Thanks for the support! I might add another chapter of sorts. See you next time!

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