Huh neat I'm writing this the day after I posted chapter two. I really dont have much to do this summer. You know I find it bizarre that the blalant criticism I receive comes from anonymous accounts. I at least get some degree of insight on my faults as a writer. But doing it anonymously and in that tone. It's pretty cowardly in my opinion. Expect a lot of mistakes if your reading any of my stuff. This is a learning experience for me to be honest as well clear representation of why I'm not majoring in English. I just write because it's a nice past time. (Also don't worry, I'm taking a class on speed reading and essay writing)

The situation seems to have devolved further than expected. Rather the rumor that had spread along with the debunk Yukino spread had been a subject of controversy. Iroha's image had stirred so much emotion, that there seemed to be some movement going on in the school. One half believing in Yukino's debunk of the photograph and the other ready to hang me. The service club was preoccupied on the issue at hand. Yukino instead of perusing through her usual books was on her laptop looking through social media of all things.

"Have you heard from Komachi yet? It seemed her class sided with Iroha."

"Unfortunately due to all the commotion today, I haven't been able to get in touch with Komachi."

The door suddenly clicked open as sensei arrived into the room. "Well the teachers understand the photo is doctored. It's a good thing we have a forensics teacher here." She joked. "That's good, with the teachers being with us, we should be able to gather more followers!" Yui said with glee. What the hell is this? A clan, are we going to war or something!?

"Well we're not exactly out of it yet. Just be thankful you did your college entrance exams earlier." Sensei said as she took her place on one of the empty seats. "Yeah I'm surprised you got into Hokkaido University."

"Oh shut it, I just decided to study harder this time." I scoffed looking straight to the floor. The door suddenly burst open prompting everyone to look in it's direction. "Komachi!" We all yelled in unison. She was in tears…. Before I could do anything Yui flew in front of me and gave her one of those girl hugs. Yukino and sensei just stayed back, looks of concern rendering on their faces. "Shh shh stop crying come on take a seat." Yui lead Komachi to a seat across from sensei. "Tell us what happened." Yukino asked as her typing became more erratic.

I felt powerless. Was I a simple fail safe in all this? "No one in class talked to me today…." Mustering my strength I moved my chair right next to hers. I can't be cynical right now, Gotta be strong. Oh god what's with this painfully awkward monolog. I can't even reassure myself at this point! "Was there any harassment?" Sensei asked as she took out a notepad. "If there was harassment I want names."

Sensei seemed to put a lot of work into the situation. She had not only spoken too the staff but had also requested they pull in Iroha for questioning. Not even including the apartment she's letting me get my hands on in Hokkaido. I'm in her debt without a doubt. "It was the whole class…whenever the teacher left they-." Her legs moved closer to better cover her nether regions. All her limbs coming together to defend one single point. Yukino's eyes widened in horror. She figured it out. "The girls stole my panti-." The sobbing returned cutting off her sentence. But it was all we need.

I immediately stood up. "What are their names? I'm going to find them and-."

"That won't be necessary sit down!" Sensei yelled. I was seated within seconds. "I'm going to the teacher's lounge. Yukino, Yui keep up the momentum. Hikigaya, take your sister home." The now angered teacher stormed out of the room leaving us to listen to Komachi's sobs. "Come on let's go." I tug my sisters shoulder lightly causing her to stand up. Standing up as well I picked up our bags and waved goodbye to Yukino and Yui. "Thanks." I said grimly as we walked out of the room. They simply gave a nod and got back to work.

The situation had simply devolved past any of my expectations, and my hatred for society. I could see it rekindling under all this pressure. Yet for some reason that I can't identify accurately. Komachi's feelings trumped mine in my thought process. Probably a product of the brotherly love I've kept dormant for the last four years.

Her face had dug its way into my blazer during the entire walk home. I could already feel my arms becoming colder as my soaking sleeves mixed with the January air. Regardless I was left at the mercy of her emotions. What was I to do in a situation like this besides offer a shoulder to cry on? "Hey Komachi?" I attempted to break the silence. She remained silent, digging herself deeper into my sleeve.

Damn my arm is cold, she's blocking the blood flow. "Hey let go, we're home already." I tugged my arm hoping to shift her off. Unfortunately I couldn't render any response out of her. After finally opening the door, she let go of my arm. Letting out a relieved sigh, I stretched my arms around re-establishing the much needed blood flow. "Hey Koma-." I was cut off by her disappearance. The light sound of footsteps could be heard upstairs. "Alright guess I'll call our parents by myself then."

Closing the front door behind me, I made my way into the living room. "Alright, time to call Dad. Here goes." Hopefully my acceptance into Hokkaido University will catch me some lee way on this request. I scrolled through the contacts list finally reaching my parents. Selecting his contact, I stood silently in the living room for several seconds. The repetitive beeping sound further increasing my stress.

"Oh Hachiman." He picked up.

"Hey Dad, We need to talk."

"What about? I got a couple minutes."

"It's Komachi." I heard several bumping sounds through the phone call. 'Dad you ok."

"What happened to Komachi!?" His sense of urgency immediately surpassed mine. "There's a bad rumor going around the school and she's being harassed."

"Do you know what it's about?" I flinched at his question."It's best that we don't go deep into the details. But as far as I'm aware, it's done significant damage to her reputation. I'm not sure if she can keep attending school here."

"So? What do you propose we do with my baby." This guy's possessive as usual. Though he's all ears now, so at least I've got a little more room to work with. "You know how sensei is letting me manage an small apartment building near my college?"

"Hm, yes. Wait you don't mean she-."

"She should move to a school far from here. Until this rumor boils down."

"And stay with you? That's your suggestion?"

"Yes." I say, the remainder of my confidence now flowing out of me. Talking to my Dad could be exhausting sometimes. "Son."

"Yeah Dad?"

"I'm trusting you with this. I'll talk to your Mom about this and then we'll see what to go from there. Is Komachi on board?"

"Yeah we talked about it last night. She's already ok with it."

"Alright." He hung up probably to call my mother about this. Thankfully he can be a very laid back guy. Even in desperate situations like this. Though he doesn't know the full extent of it. "What did he say?" Komachi asked as she entered the living room. "That he'll discuss it with Mom. We can only hope for the best."

She sat besides me resting her head on my shoulder. "I wonder if I'm being a good enough brother right now." Her body jolted up in surprise. "Your being more than what I need right now and I'm grateful for that. Please don't feel distraught by your efforts." The girl exclaimed. Taken aback by her response, I let out a sigh. "Yeah I definitely needed that right now."

"You did didn't you." Komachi said with a cutesy pout before resting her head on the living room cushions. "Do you think Dad and Mom will say yes?"

"You know I'm not sure. But given my Dad's tone of voice during that call of ours. He seemed to trust me so he's probably going to try and convince Mom."

"Maybe they just want to avoid paying the utilities on the house."

"Ohhh your right. I forgot if you move away with me the house basically goes unused until our parents get home."

"Extra money right?" She asks sarcastically.

"Yeah definitely." I joke. We both chuckle at the short exchange. "By the way Komachi."

"Yeah?"

"If this works out your doing the cooking and the laundry."

"Huh yeah sure." She said quietly, her head throwing the ground a blank stare. Something was on her mind but given the circumstances. I don't think I'm gonna find out what it is anytime soon. At this rate we can avoid a repeat of my middle school experience. I just gotta keep thinking outside the box and we'll get out of this one just fine.

Sorry I was on vacation. Here's the next chapter. Also I'll be on vacation again this Friday so uh. Sorry about that too. It's summer and the heats great, I'm trying to enjoy it.