My Valentine's Day wasn't as Wrong as I Expected
"Hikki... Got chocolate?" I looked over at Yuigahama who, although sporting a smile, looked a bit shaken up.
"Hikitani-kun! You have so much chocolate!" It's just three, Tobe. Relax. "What kinda crazy voodoo are you doing to be such a chick magnet?!" Ah, so you are also a fan of Persona 4, Tobe? [1] While I do appreciate the reference, I don't appreciate the misunderstandings you're creating. Yuigahama and... Uh... Kawasomething were both looking over at me, waiting for a response.
"These two are from Ebina and Miura."
"Yeah, that's the chocolate I gave Hikitani-kun to give to Hayama-kun! It's too bad he's not here today. I totally support you, Hikitani-kun!" She gave a me thumbs up to accompany her rotten smile.
"Uh, well that explains Hina-chan. Yumiko?" Yuigahama looked at Miura.
"What? I gave chocolate to Hikio as a thank you. You all know who I really want to give chocolate to..." As Miura said that, she blushed and turned away from everyone, staring at the window instead. So even the Queen of Fire can get flustered like that on Valentine's Day... Yuigahama looked back at me.
"Then... Who's the last one from?"
"Ah, it's from-" I cut off my sentence. If I said I got chocolate from Hiratsuka-sensei, that might look weird to everyone except for Yuigahama. After all, she is our teacher. I wouldn't want to damage her reputation just to clear up this misunderstanding.
"Do you guys know?" Tobe looked at Miura and Ebina.
"Nope."
"Is it a guy? Please tell me it's a guy. Did Hayama beat you to the punch?!" Some blood dripped out of Ebina's nose. Miura sighed and pulled out more tissues.
"Then who gave it..." Yuigahama seemed deep in thought. She was about to open her mouth to speak, when Tobe yelled across the class.
"Who is your secret girlfriend?!"
"It's really loud in here." I looked over to the front of the class. Hiratsuka-sensei was shaking. I could feel rage emitting from her. Sensei, you don't need to use Kaio-ken [2] to restore order to the classroom. In, fact you are turning a bit red. Especially around the cheeks. Tobe must have sensed her rage, too, because he relented immediately.
"Class is starting. Take your seats."
Class finally ended and it was time to go to club. I decided to leave the room as quickly as possible in order to avoid any questions Tobe was going to ask me. As I left the room, I remembered to wait around the corner for Yuigahama.
Actually, she didn't tell me that we would be walking together. What if she stays and chats with her other group of friends? Then Yukinoshita will be all alone! Well, that's how she was before we joined the Service Club. It would just be like returning to her natural state of being, which is not a bad thing. Source: me. I love the days when I laze around at home, away from social interaction. Although, she may miss Yurigahama and "interacting" with her. [3]
Just as I was thinking of leaving without Yuigahama, she saw me and waved.
"Hikki!" I walked over, and we started to walk towards the clubroom. "How's Valentine's Day going?"
"It's sort of a drag."
"Ahaha..." Yuigahama looked downwards. There was silence for a while. I realized that this was the perfect opportunity to tell her who the last chocolate was from. We were alone, and there were not many students in the hallway.
I also wanted to clear up any misunderstandings before it was too late. Misunderstandings could single-handedly destroy relationships. Source: me. From watching other relationships crumble in front of my eyes, I can attest to this. Not from my own relationships, since I have never built any up to the point where it could be destroyed.
Until now, at least. The current state of the Service Club was one that was built back up from ruin. I wouldn't want to ruin it again.
"Hey, Yuiga—"
"Um, Hik—"
We both spoke and turned our faces at the same time. Because of this, our faces were quite close. Was Yuigahama always this pretty? Ah, before I fall into the same trap, Yuigahama doesn't like me more than a friend. Thus, I shouldn't expect her to give me romantic chocolate. Phew, that was close.
I turned away after I realized I was still staring at her.
"You go first, Yuigahama."
"Umm... Okay. Who-" She suddenly stopped talking. I looked at her in waiting and leaned in to hear her better. Her face was downturn, and her cheeks were flushed. "That is... Umm... Never mind!"
She turned upwards suddenly and, in doing so, brought our faces even closer than before. Our noses were almost touching. This time, I looked away almost immediately. I could feel the heat rise to my cheeks. After a side glance at Yuigahama, I could tell she was embarrassed, too. After all, no one would want to be seen that close with me.
The rest of the way to the clubroom was spent in awkward silence. I knocked on the door.
"Come in." I walked in first.
"Hello, Hikigaya-kun."
"Yo." As I sat down, I saw Yukinoshita fiddling with her bag. I placed the chocolates I had been carrying on the table.
"Yahallo, Yukinon!" Yukinoshita flinched, and looked up at Yuigahama. "O-oh... My bad."
"N-no it's alright." Yukinoshita, flustered, looked down at her bag once more before sitting straight up in her seat. Yuigahama was clutching her bag tightly. I can read the situation, you know. I watched Sakura Trick, after all. [4] You can take the yuri outside.
Instead, Yuigahama walked over to her seat and started messing around with her phone. Yukinoshita got up and poured her tea. She then brought my cup over. She pushed her long black hair behind her shoulder and gently leaned over to pour my tea. I couldn't help but stare at the beautiful, yet fragile creature in front of me.
After Yukinoshita filled my cup, she looked up and noticed me staring. My face felt like it was on fire, so I turned away, hoping she wouldn't notice. I glanced over at Yukinoshita, who was staring at the chocolates I had received. She saw me looking at her and quickly walked back to her chair.
"W-who gave you chocolate, Hikigaya-kun?" Ah, this was my chance to clear up the misunderstanding I had with Yuigahama. After taking a sip of my tea, I started to answer.
"These are from Miura, Ebina and-"
There was a knock on the door. Ah, now I can't say that Hiratsuka-sensei gave me the last one.
"Come in."
In walked a familiar set of pigtails. Meguri-senpai spoke to us in a soft voice.
"Hello, everyone. Thanks for the hard work."
In contrast, the tyrant who walked in after her greeted us rather crudely.
"Yahallo!"
Yukinoshita Haruno loomed over us with a grin on her face. It seemed like she was plotting something. I hope the plan is to change your silly greeting, because that will never become a thing... Wait, hasn't it already?
"Do you need something, Nee-san?"
"Nope! I was just accompanying your former president. I also wanted to see Hikigaya-kun on this special day."
She winked at me, causing my face to heat up. I turned away and looked at Meguri-senpai, who was holding a bag. I decided to ask about it to deflect the conversation away from me.
"What's in the bag?"
"Ah, it's chocolate for everyone. I have some for all of you."
Ah, classic Meguri-senpai. I might be infected by Megu Megu Megurin and become a sweet, soft spoken person. It's a good thing Haruno completely overpowers that with her evil aura. Wow, I sounded like a total chuuni right there. [5]
As Meguri-senpai left the bag on the table, Haruno's face lit up.
"Wow, Hikigaya-kun, you've gotten a lot of chocolates today, huh?"
"Ah... I guess..."
I glanced over at Yuigahama and Yukinoshita. Yuigahama looked very uncomfortable, while Yukinoshita stared downwards at her bag.
"Speaking of which... Yukino-chan, did you give out chocolate today?"
"N-no. I didn't."
I wasn't surprised by her answer. Yukinoshita doesn't seem like the kind of person who would celebrate Valentine's Day by giving out chocolate to someone she likes. It felt weird even thinking that Yukinoshita could like someone.
"Not yet, huh? Ah, could it be that you don't know how to? Let Onee-chan show you how it's done."
Haruno grabbed a chocolate from the bag that Meguri-senpai brought. She then walked slowly over towards me, ending up so close that I could smell her perfume.
"Umm... What ar-"
I was interrupted by Haruno, who put the small piece of chocolate into my semi-open mouth. She leaned downwards so that we were face to face. I couldn't help but blush, but I also couldn't look away from the beautiful tyrant in front of me. In a soft, yet seductive voice, she spoke to me.
"Happy Valentine's Day, Hikigaya-kun."
I was about to fall for her when a sharp voice from across the table brought me to my senses.
"Nee-san!"
Haruno smiled and backed away from me. Yukinoshita had stood up out of her seat and looked very flustered. Meanwhile, Yuigahama just stared at us in shock.
"That's how you do it! Now you can give yours, Yukino-chan." Haruno turned her attention towards Yuigahama. "What about you Something-gahama-chan?"
"Umm... I..."
"I see. Well there isn't many options for Yukino-chan, but it isn't surprising that you are in the same situation."
I didn't understand at all what she was implying, but both Yuigahama and Yukinoshita looked shaken up by Haruno's words. I decided take action.
"Are you done here?" Haruno looked at me in surprise.
"Huh, so Hikigaya-kun will act if I pressure him to? Yes, I'm done." She walked over to me and grinned. "You really are interesting."
After that, Haruno walked towards the door. As Haruno left the room, Meguri-senpai spoke to us.
"I'll be taking my leave, as well. Sorry about that."
"Ah, it's okay." She started to open the door when I decided to speak again. "Thanks for the chocolate."
"Of course." She said that with a big smile before leaving the room. Ah, she just Megu-Megu-Rin'ed my heart. [6]
After Haruno and Meguri-senpai left, there was a palpable awkwardness in the room. Yuigahama was fidgeting in her chair and Yukinoshita was messing around with her bag again. I decided to excuse myself from the room.
"I'm gonna go get a MAX Coffee."
"Another one?" Yuigahama looked at me with curiosity.
"Uh, yeah. I think I need it after what happened."
"O-okay."
"Go ahead."
As I excused myself from the room, I looked back to see a strange sight. Yuigahama and Yukinoshita were both quiet, not even making simple conversation. They must have been really rattled by Haruno.
As I walked to the nearest vending machine, I saw Sagami standing around alone. Where'd your clique go? As I was thinking that, she looked over at me.
"Ah, Yui's friend."
"Hello."
There was an awkwardness between us, which wasn't surprising considering what happened during the culture festival. As I started to walk past her, I heard her speak up.
"Hey, wait a second."
"What is it?"
"Like, do you remember the cultural festival?" I nodded in response. "You were totally mean back then, you know. I didn't deserve that after I worked hard."
Uh, no you didn't actually work hard. Yukinoshita did most of the work. Wow, Sagami was really one of those rare people who didn't change despite what happened in the near past.
"But, like, you got hurt by Hayama, right? So here's a consolation prize."
She handed me a chocolate. Uh, your use of that phrase is kind of weird, but I guess it works.
"Uh, thanks."
"Don't think this means I like you. That would, like, be totally weird and gross."
Way to make me feel good about myself, Sagami. Unless Sagami was currently in the tsun mode of tsundere. Actually, I don't think dere Sagami is coming anytime soon. [7]
"Besides, you already have Yui, right?"
"Uh..."
"Well, whatever. I'm going now." She walked towards her clique, which had just emerged from the girl's restroom. Ah, that's why you were just standing around.
Sagami giving me chocolate was actually terrible for me, as I would have more to explain to Yukinoshita and Yuigahama when I went back to the club. Hopefully no one else decides to give me chocolate today.
Wow, it's weird that I would think that. Normally, I would think that no one would give me chocolate. However, considering how many times the Service Club has helped others, there's bound to be people who want to thank us. I guess this is just one way for them to do so.
Of course, I won't be receiving romantic chocolate. That's fine with me, though. I've already gotten more chocolate today then I've gotten on every other Valentine's Day combined.
I got my second MAX Coffee of the day and started to walk back to the clubroom. On my way back I realized how much sugar I was consuming today. Two MAX Coffees and a bunch of chocolate... Hopefully some of the chocolates were dark and bitter to balance out the sweet. Thinking about it now, they're probably all sweet. I don't think anyone would want something bitter except for me. Thus, all the girls will be giving out sweet chocolates, even if it's obligatory chocolate.
As I was thinking about that, I saw a familiar silver ponytail in front of me. Someone who was a delinquent, yet had a strong bond with her family members. She wore black lace underwear and was allergic to cats. I knew all of these things about her, yet...
"A-ah, it's you."
What is this girl's name?!
Hey, everyone. I bet you weren't expecting Sensei's chocolate to be a big problem, huh? Hehe. Another cliffhanger, though... Anyway, sorry about the long wait! College work caught up with me... And whenever I had free time I played osu! until my mouse hand hurt and I didn't want to type anymore. So it was mainly procrastination on my part ._. (Don't ask me about osu! I'm trash at that game lol.) It's a good thing Thanksgiving came along and I was able to finish up the chapter. Finals are coming up, so I may not update until those pass over. Or I might update sooner cuz I'm procrastinating on studying for finals. Idk. Enough of my ranting.
Anyway, this chapter was more filling out of side ships. The big ones are coming soon! I promise. Also running out of ways to say that 8man is blushing... Oh and I don't think I can squeeze Rumi in. Might not even have Hayama at all. Sorry. Also, I don't really understand the characters of Sagami and Meguri, so I hope they weren't too OOC.
Also, thanks for the reviews. I'm not gonna respond to them all, but I did read them all, and I appreciate everyone's input. Here's my response to some of them.
BitteOrca: Sorry, but not in this fic. It's not that I don't ship them, I just don't have any material for that ship right now.
weewah: Taishi may make a small appearance later. Don't wanna spoil anything though. But onii-chan stuffs are coming.
hikigaya: Ah sorry. Chapter's actually shorter I think... I didn't copy 8man's essay lol.
Judiciar Deimos: CAN I USE THAT? Pretty please? Ah, I was dying when I read that.
testamentKaiser: Thanks for reminding me that Sagami existed. I totally forgot about her before I read your comment.
Thanks all,
Bchets
Footnotes:
[1]: Persona 4 again. Quoting Yosuke from the Valentine's Day scene.
[2]: Skill from Dragonball. Goku turns red as he powers up. (a/n: totally useless after he can become a super saiyan lol.)
[3]: Yuri is love between girls.
[4]: Sakura Trick is a yuri anime (a/n: they're not even subtle about it lol. If you're into that stuff, you should watch it.)
[5]: Chuuni = someone with chuunibyou. The type of chuunibyou I'm talking about is when they believe they have dark powers residing in them and stuff.
[6]: Nico from Love Live episode 5. Just replace Nico-Nico-Nii with Megu-Megu-Rin. (a/n: Yes, I like Love Live. Judge me.)
[7]: Uh... a tsundere is a character is initially cold to another character, but then warms up to them and shows their love to them. Often says stuff like, "It's not like I'm doing this for you!" while blushing (totally doing it for that person though). Tsundere is made up from tsun tsun (to turn away in disgust) and dere dere (to become lovey dovey). (a/n: Some of this information is from the wiki page for it, since I didn't know how to explain it coherently lol.)