One last thing, folks, not all of the separate chapters will end with Craig getting paired up. As you're about to see with this chapter.
Yagyu
I dove my hand into the bag whilst trying not to look, I then felt something a little interesting, so I grabbed it and pulled it out to reveal...
...a keychain in the shape of a blue squid.
"Well, it seems that you've got Yagyu." Haruka said. She seemed happy as well, possibly due to how she and Yagyu are constantly battling for Hibari's affections.
I heard footsteps walking beside me, Yagyu looked at me as if she was scanning me in case I'd do something indecent.
"I assume you want this back?" I asked, handing the keychain over.
She nodded and took it from me and pocketed it away before taking my hand. "Come on."
Yagyu practically pulled me into the closet with her. We looked back at Hibari who waved at us before closing the door. As soon as it was slightly dark, she let go of my hand. Now I felt a little concerned here, there was no doubt that Yagyu wants to protect Hibari whenever she can and she would take down anyone that would try to harm her. Even if they appear as friendly, which is probably how she sees me despite getting to know her little by little.
"Did she really set this up?" Yagyu asked.
"You mean Haruka?" I responded. "I wouldn't be surprised if she did and asked Hibari for help."
She shook her head. "I doubt Hibari would be willing to go along with this."
I shrugged. "Well she is friends with Haruka, so you never know."
"Mmmm..."
I laid my back against the wall. "So about this game, we don't have to do this if you're not up to it."
Yagyu looked at the door, I heard her sigh and she turned to face me. "No, I shouldn't be like this with someone I know."
"You really care for Hibari, don't you?"
She nodded.
"Then, would you like to tell me why you're so protective of her?"
Yagyu tilted her head. "Hm?"
"You once mentioned that during your training, Hibari reminded you of your sister." I paused, thinking of how to word this carefully. "We can forget about this game if you want and just talk, but it's up to you if you want to share that kind of stuff with me."
She hummed. "It's okay. After getting to know you well enough, I believe I can trust you with this. You're right, Hibari reminds me of a little sister I once had."
I nodded, choosing to keep quiet as she told me.
"The reason I want to protect Hibari is because of how much she resembles my sister, Nozomi. Her appearance is different, but her happiness and her smile brings back memories of Nozomi. She was my little sister and I promised that I would be there for her whenever she needed protection. However, it was on one day when there was a car accident, Nozomi and I were halfway across the road when a pair of cars ended up crashing into each other. I was so scared that I ended up jumping away from the road, but then I was forced watch in horror as I realized that I let my sister's hand go. Before I knew it, it was too late. I let her die when I had the chance to save her."
"Holy crap..." I muttered.
"Since that day, my whole life changed and I got myself an eyepatch with one of her ribbons as a string. I was so lost and mad at myself for letting it happen. After some time had passed, I was transferred to Hanzo academy where I met the other girls. When I first met Hibari, she helped to ease the pain I had in my heart. I then decided that I wanted to protect her from whatever harm would come that way. In time though, I began to think of her as more than a sister. You could say that it's more on a loving scale."
"So in other words, you've developed a crush on her." I smiled back at her. "Well then, you should go and tell her how you feel."
She gasped. "Are you sure?"
"I am, because I realize that with how much you really like Hibari, I don't have a chance at all." I put my hand on her shoulder. "Thanks for telling me all of that, I understand you a lot better now and I feel that we've become close friends."
Before I knew it, Yagyu ended up hugging me. "You're right, Craig. I do like her in that way, but that means that you..."
"I already know." I hugged her back. "I don't mind being just close friends if your heart is set on someone else."
"Thank you, Craig. You're a wonderful guy, I hope you do find someone."
We pulled away and just in time for the closet door to open.
"Okay, time's up." Haruka said.
"Did you have fun, Yagyu-chan?" Hibari asked.
Yagyu blushed. "Can I have a private word, Hibari?"
"Okay."
Yagyu took her hand and they left the room completely.
"What happened in there, Craig?" Haruka asked.
"I believe that what they plan to do is no one else's business but theirs." I answered with conviction.
So yeah, a little twist here with the Yagyu/Hibari ship being teased (pssst, I low key ship it). ;)
