Hey, another chapter after a day? I guess so? I am sorry for my bad English for my series. I sincerely apologize. I have a question for you guys, do you think this story where it is heading is boring? It's alright you can tell me the truth because I will switch and think of some other plot if this is boring. And again, a lot of you might think Orimoto is making to much screening time and the pace is rather slow. But don't worry, if you guys think it is annoying, I will reduce Orimoto's line but it's still depending on your opinions so please leave your review so I can improve my work and enjoy your reading.


Chapter 2 - Can I find my peace in school?

"Neh, Hikigaya." Orimoto who was siting on the bicycle saddle behind me with one hand holding on the saddle and the other tugs at my sleeve, said. Well, more like she's going to drag me. Be careful woman, I don't want to fall off from my bike with that strength of yours.

"What?"

"Can I ask you a question?" She looks at me with a confused expression. What? Did I do anything wrong?

"No."

"HAHA, hilarious! Hey Hikigaya, why did Komachi-chan said she doesn't want to repeat her first day of her school like you? Did anything happened?"

"Wait a minute, if you are just going to ask me the question, why did you even ask for my permission to ask me that question?"

"Hmm… I am not too sure myself too… Maybe because it will be more interesting? Haha, don't you think it's hilarious?"

"No it's not." Seriously, if you think asking a question to the other person is hilarious, it's better for you to get away from Gahama-chan as far as possible you knoooow? Or else you will be laughing until you dead.

"So?"

"Huh…" Fine, it doesn't seem like she will give up even if I said ten thousand times NO, then I will just save my energy and answer it right now. "I got involved in an accident."

I am still able to flash back my memories of that day. On the first day of my first ever High school entrance ceremony, I was totally excited about my new student life which means all the regretful event in my middle school period can be put behind, to the point which made me bike to school an hour early. Hah, who will be in my class? There must be at least 3 or four bishoujo in my class right? I can't wait to show them the lines I studied from the internet yesterday to start the conversation! Here I come Sobu High!

Eh? Why is there a dog running around on the street, it's dangerous you know? Stupid dog, you should learn from my cute Kamakura, enjoy his everday life in the house conserves his energy. That's what life's about! Well, that's none of my business anyway, take care.

That's so not like me, why did I ended up in hospital? Just like that, my first day of my High school gone 'poof' and vanished before me. At least the dog is fine, I guess? That's somewhat warm my heart because I thought it'll be not much of difference even if I don't go to school on my first day.

That's what I thought. I ended up being alone in the class because of all the other students have already form their own group respectively. Whatever, since I am already used to this, nothing much I can do I guess, now I can fully enjoy how awesome I am, sitting alone thinking what makes me so awesome. Hachiman, I am proud of you!

After a year, many things happened ( mostly because of my essays ) and I ended up being in the Service Club. And after the request from Yuigahama, our Service Club had become solid with us three.

And that's also what I thought. In the end I found out that Yuigahama is the owner of the dog which made me misjudge of her own feeling and almost form a relationship crisis between us. Thanks to Yukinoshita, I began realized how kind Yuigahama truly is. Now I am more grateful than regretful from saving Sable, since it was the crucial part which leads me to these two… Erm… Important acquaintance? No, I guess comrade is better? No?

"Eh? How did you involve in it? Did you find the culprit?" Hey, did I give you the permission to interrogate me? Know your position lady, or else I will drop you right now right here you knoooow?

"The school is just up front by a minute of walkway, can you please walk to there? Sorry for that." Nice timing! I never thought I'd be so thankful that the school is built at the right place at the right time!

"Heh~? Why?" Hey you, do you really want me to split it out? Wait, what's with that expression? It's not hilarious okay? Stop it, you remind me of that sly underclassman. No seriously stop it. Sigh… Fine.

"You see, my reputation in this school is not as good as Hayama that you fond of. People who see me bike you to school might call the police to cuff me up and send to jail."

"HAHAHA, stop joking Hikigaya, that's so hilarious!"

"Like I said, it's not hilarious and I am not joking." I turn my head around and scan the surrounding. Although it's not as cram as at the entrance, but there are still a few students around who look at us, especially at me with a disgusted face. I know I am special, you guys don't need to show it to me you know? It's really embarrassing, Tee hee~

Orimoto who notices my gaze at the surrounding also do the same and peek around us. She shows a disappointed expression for a second but then immediately back to her energetic nature and smiles at me.

"Not like I care since this is just my first day in this school. Hee hee~"

"But I do."

Orimoto's face blushes red just like the tomato juice I had just now. When I was wondering why and just then I noticed what I said is really embarrassing. I blush a little and averted our gaze. Now what will the great Hachiman do in this situation… I cough for a bit.

"Err hem, Er hem." She look at me but her face is still red. I look away from her eyes to avoid more awkward particles from filling up the atmosphere around us.

"I mean I was worrying about you being around me will put me in more dangerous situation, yeah, since I was already at the bottom of the reputation in this school. You need to be careful not to speak with me in school you know? Or else my disease will infect you. Now go into school, don't worry about me, I believe there must be one or two student will automatically chat with you and guide you into school."

"Huh? Ah… Okay…" Hey what's with that disappointed expression, I know you worried about my bacteria are speading onto you but it's not that quick okay? It takes time, so get away from me as far as possible.

"See you in class Hikigaya, if possible." She waves gently at me.

"Hell no." I wave her back. As she walks further and further away, I regain my footstep and push my bike into the school.

Just as I thought, while I am pushing my bike into school, a random guy seems to be attracted by Orimoto's energetic nature but doesn't leave an impression on non-lady like and plus her look is not that bad… Well, I guess you can call her a beauty but I don't really care okay? Since I have my Komachi-chan at home~ Good, now I don't have to worry about this problematic girl anymore. Out of curiosity, I check out who the guy is and I notice Orimoto constantly looking behind seems to be looking for someone. Eh, I didn't know you've already gotten a friend so fast even this is your first day in this school, I guess I am the abnormal one? No, I am the special one, yup, she is the abnormal one.

I did a quick scan to search for my name which belongs to 3-E. Huh, What is this? Where is my angel? No, I mean where is my Totsuka? I look again and again and again and again but Totsuka is not in the list. Okay, there is no reason for me to come to this school or advance my academic anymore. Now I can finally make a move on my path to house-husband.

The opening ceremony sure is tiring. In addition, I got no mood to listen to what the principal is saying as my third year in high school has no meaning anymore. It is really killing me to get pass this an-hour-speech which almost numb all my nerves in my legs. And my ears of course.

I walk slowly but with heavily footsteps towards my class. Haiz… Life sure is full of hardship. I thought I can finally see Totsuka to neutralize the toxic who live in the next door to put my life at ease. Now it's only just a dream. Life is really bitter, so coffee should be at least sweet. I grab a Max Coffee from the vending machine and proceed to my class.

I search for my seat number of the list on the board and immediately drag myself to my designated seat. I want to die. I want to die. Where is my Totsuka? Come to me Totsuka.

"Yahallo, Hachiman." Good, now I have developed mental illness. I start to imagine things.

"Hachiman!" Wait a minute. Why is my imagination sounds so real.

I curiously lift up my head, trying to figure out what is going on. Oh, I saw an angel in disguise. I must be tired, I guess I will sleep until my homeroom starts.

"Hachiman, why are you ignoring me? Are we not friends anymore?"

I quickly sit straight up and rub my eyes. Totsuka? It's Totsuka! Why are you here? No, don't show me that sad looking face, it's hurts my heart as well.

"Of course you are my friend, I am just disappointed that I am not same class with you anymore." I try my best to comfort this poor soul.

"Oh I see!" Totsuka hang his bright smile back to his cute face again after hearing what I've said. OOOOOHHH I can feel my life is fueled with a lot of kawaii power now! I want to protect this smile.

"It's fine, even if we are not same class anymore but we can still hang out sometimes, for it be after school or during lunch break, even on weekend! I still want to see you as much as possible!"

"Okay, that's a promise then, Hachiman. I just came here to see you actually, I have to go back to my class now, the homeroom is going to start. By the way my class is just across from yours. We still be able to see each other in class, heehee." What is this? Am I going to heaven now? I don't mind if I am dead now as long as Totsuka is there!

"U-uh… O-okay. S-see you."

"See you, Hachiman."

Okay, it's meaningless from now on. Back to sleep.

"Yahallo, Hikki!"

"Hello, Hikigaya-kun."

"Hey."

"Yahallo, Hikigaya~"

"Yo." I subconsciously replied when rubbing my eyes. Wait what? Yuigahama on my left, Yukinoshita on my right, Kawa… Kawa… Kawasomething in front of my seat and Orimoto behind me. Am I still not out of my dream yet? I slap at my face as heavy as possible to wake me up from this terrifying dream which results my face is covering in red with a palm print on it.

"What are you doing, Hikki?!"

"Hikigaya-kun I guess even you are already in third year but yet you are still as idiot as ever."

"HAHA, Hikigaya you are so hilarious!"

I see, this is not a dream.

"So, what are you doing here Orimoto. To be exact, why are you siting behind me?" First thing first, get rid of the most troublesome one.

"What do you mean, Hikigaya? I am in the same class as you! Hilarious right? HAHA! And I am given the designated seat which is behind of you!"

"No, it's not hilarious."

"But I think it is."

"Didn't I tell you not to speak to me in school?"

"B-But…"

The other three girls looking at me and then Orimoto and locked their gazes back to me with what-is-going-on expression. What? You guys still have not introduce with each other yet?"

"This is hair bun and noisy girl is Yuigahama, this cold ice queen is Yukinoshita and this delinquent is Kawa…"

"It's Kawasaki!"

"Yeah, that's right, I am just about to say it, what's with the hurry?"

"Yahallo, I am Orimoto Kaori, nice to meetchu!" What's with that cute introduction? Did you learn it from Isshiki? Phew… I almost fall for that trick.

"Yahallo, I am Yuigahama Yui, you can call me Yui-chan!" Wait Yuigahama, you have yet to meet her more than 5 minutes you are already on first name basis?

"Hello, I am Yukinoshita Yukino, I believe we have met before, Orimoto-san." Oi, Yukinoshita, what's with that threatening glare to the person who just introduced herself to you?

"It's Kawasaki." No comment… But nice job Kawasomething!

During the homeroom, this little Orimoto keeps poking me from behind and after that I got annoyed and accidentally stand up right in the middle of the class. I got so embarrassing and the students are laughing at me and I got scolded by Hiratsuka-sensei for no reason. Yuigahama and Yukinoshita both look at me and Orimoto with a concerned face but I could not care less because this girl behind me smiling devilish and keeps saying hilarious, hilarious and hilarious.

Finally it's lunch break. I need my time alone. Fortunately my classmates all gather around Orimoto including Yuigahama since she's a transfer student and of course by that, she attracts a lot of attention. I walk out of the class nonchalantly but immediately and I and feel four stares from behind. I think it's just my imagination.

Today I am not going to my special spot which is where I can stalk… I mean check out Totsuka since today is the first day and there is no tennis practice and of course there will be no reason for me to be there. I couldn't afford to get scolded by Komachi to eat with her during lunch break in her class or else they will leave a bad impression on her who has a creep brother. Therefore, I decided to head to rooftop. I thought I would see Kawa…sa…ki smoking at the roof top but surprisingly there's no one else except me on the rooftop. Nice, now I can have some peaceful alone time while drinking my Max Coffee.

All of a sudden, the door behind me opened slowly. I turn my head around and notice it was two students heading towards me. As they approach closer and closer, I regain my vision and realize they are my clubmates.

"Hello, Hikigaya-kun."

"Yahallo, Hikki!"

"Yo."

This is just like the days in the clubroom, I am fine with the conversation between us three although the amount of insults are really high. But I don't hate it, we enjoy the conversation without further questioning how did they know I am here.

"Hikigaya?!" All three of us look behind.

"Orimoto, what are you doing here?"

"I was just thinking to take a rest from the class and here I am. But coincidentally notice you are here, haha hilarious right?"

"No it is not." I sigh.

"Hello Orimoto-san."

"Yahallo Kaori-chan."

"Hello Yukinoshita-san and Yui-chan!" Orimoto then sit beside of me and open up her obento. Too close Orimoto, way too close!

"Actually I wanted to share my obento with you Hikigaya since I can't finish it you know?"

"!" x3

"W-w-well, why don't you find Hayama to do it, he will gratefully accept it." My face is visibly pink and I averted my eyes with hers and answered. She tilts her head like she's confused but then she notices her action to share obento with me is embarrassing and blush as well.

"T-there i-is n-n-no way I will let Hayama taste my bad cooking right? Since you are already here so I thought that you can be my sacrificial taste tester so that I can make a perfect bento."

"Indeed you are right, Orimoto-san. Hiki-loser-kun won't be affected by the taste of your obento no matter how bad it is since he had already tasted the worst from someone."

"You are talking about me right Yukinon! That's so mean!"

"Well I can't deny that." I tease her and chuckle.

"Hikki!"

"So, have a bite, Hikigaya."

"…"x3

"Kaori-chan, I think we can all taste your obento together so we can tell exactly where you didn't do well, right Yukinon?"

"Yeah that's true, since Hiki-germa-kun is getting more rotten day by day, I doubt he can fully taste and tell what's wrong with your obento, Orimoto-san."

"I don't really mind so just get it over with and I can return to class. The lunch break is ending soon and more importantly what do you mean by I am getting more rotten, Yukinoshita?"

"…" x2

"Can I have a bite, Kaori-chan?"

"I am rather good in cooking, I am confident to give a good comment on your obento, Orimoto-san."

Ding Ding Ding Ding

In the end we didn't taste it.

After long hours, the classes finally ended. Yukinoshita decided to have club activity on the first day of the school. Seriously, already working on the first day of the school? Sigh… Fine, I don't have to bike Orimoto back as well so it's rather good for me.

"Orimoto, you can take my bike and go back yourself. Yuigahama, Yukinoshita and me are heading to club now. Be careful on your way back."

"Huh Hikigaya, what do you mean?"

"I mean what I mean, go back yourself."

"But I am having club today?" Huh I don't think there will be any other club active besides ours.

"Orimoto-san, there will be no other club other than Service Club during the first day of the school." Yukinoshita stated.

"That's right, Kaori-chan."

"Yeah, that's why I am going with you guys to the Service Club. No?"

"Oi, you are not in our club unless you have a request to make you know?" I don't like where this is going.

"But I am one of the member of the Service Club."

"That's the first time I have heard such ridiculous reasoning, Orimoto-san. I don't remember you giving me the request form to join the club."

"But Hiratsuka-sensei had given me permission to join the club and I can start attending it from today onwards."

"WHAT?" x3


That's all for this chapter, if you think it's getting boring, do tell me, I will restructure my mind and head to other route. If you like it, please leave a review so I can see what and where you guys like so I can do further research on it. Like I said, I won't make any promises like 1 chapter per day but I have roughly an idea for next chapter. If you don't like the slow pace ( or even if you like it ) do tell me and I will consider to keep it up or drop it.