"My Teen Romantic Comedy SNAFU"/ "My Teen Romantic Comedy Youth is Wrong As I Expected" is owned by Wataru Watari, Ponkan 8 and Shogakukan publishing. I own none of it of course.

Hey...I've answered/responded to questions/comments from the last chapter… I do need to correct miss Hiratsuka's profession . Which the light novels state as Japanese literature, but other sources state as modern Japanese.. I'll go with the light novel's version.. so it's time to get into the next chapter.. Oh wait ...there was one guest "thing" that said I was terrible and to go write Naruto instead.. And leave this to the adults…. At least I got a funny coomment from a young kid lol.. (not that I'm old) From now on.. Please only leave a comment/review if you have an account.. As I've turned off guest reviews.. Otherwise a few bad apples can leave dumb commnets like that with aninimity… sorry about that since it was only a few people that did this. But it's quick and easy to sign up for the website and I liked being able to respond to people with question and concerns.. so please do that to leave a review/comment/question.

Chapter 7

Hikigaya's teacher and a person he had apparently called his aunt when he was younger, Shizuka Hiratsuka, had been at his home visiting him, his sister an their parents for several hours. He wasn't sure how to feel about the whole thing as it was confusing and gave him questions without answers. "Did she seek me out for the club because she instantly knew who I was?" "How come she didn't say anything all this time?"

"This is great.. Looks like Komachi got pretty good with cooking over the years" Shizuka said as they all ate lunch together. "Cooking is an important skill.. Sadly I'm not that great at it myself… I eat more quick and easy foods then I should"

"I'm good cause I cook from my brother everyday" Komachi grinned from her spot next to Hikigaya. "He's not good that great at cooking much"

Shizuka looked over at Hikigaya. "Looks like we both need to learn to cook, huh Hachiman?.. Especially if you insist on your lame career as a househusband"

"Househusband?" Hikigaya's father Ryota asked, raising an eyebrow as his mom face palmed. "You gotta be kidding me.. It's reasons why this that we gave up on you.. Get some ambition in your life"

"I apologize for our son… we did our best" Kaya stated sighing.

"Well, he's not that bad" Shizuka quickly stated in Hikigaya's defense. "Like I said, he's one of my top students and has s analytical mind.. He's good as solving problems too"

"Talent means nothing if one doesn't use it properly" Ryota stated with a grumble. "Komachi is a member of her student council in addition to her great cooking abilities.. Which are far more important"

Shizuka wanted to glare at Ryota and tell him off for being so cruel to his own son, but had a feeling it wouldn't do any good. "What's with Kaya and Ryota?.. Putting down Hachiman but praising Komachi?… I'm not a parent but that seems like a pretty bad idea.. Of course he's not going to have much self-esteem if you keep putting him down so much"

"So…do you and Komachi remember me much from when you were little?" Shizuka thought changing the subject was best.

"I don't really remember you much" Komachi shook her head. :I do sort of remember a girl coming around to visit mom and dad when I was little.. But only vaguely"

"I didn't really recognize you, but I guess you did look familiar after I first saw you" Hikigaya sat back in his chair. "You liked watching anime whenever you watched us, didn't you?"

"Yup.. Anime these days kind of blows if you ask me" Shizuka groaned resting her chin on her hand. "Too much fan service.. I wanna see good story and characters… not a gaggle of half naked, balloon chested girls fawning over an oblivious main guy character"

"You really haven't changed at all have you Shizuka" Kaya laughed a little. "Still a big kid at heart I see… even as an adult"

Shizuka grinned brightly. "You say that like it's a bad thing"

It was later that night and Shizuka finally got ready to leave, with emotions as mixed as Hikigaya's.

"We definitely have to do this again.. But let's not wait years this time" The woman stated as she slipped on her sandals.

"You can count on it, Shizuka" Kaya smiled back as she, Hikigaya and Komachi walked her to the door.

"Take good care of your brother Komachi" Shizuka said, looking at the girl. "And you Hachiman…See you in a week brat"

"A week?" Hikigaya was confused at first since it was Sunday, which should have been the end of the time away from school… "wait.. The date… Golden week.. Duh". "Oh yeah. It's golden week isn't it?"

"Sure is… though it seems like you forgot that" His teacher laughed. "I would have thought you of all people would have remembered you had time off of school"

"Yeah.. Plenty of time to sleep in and make up for the interruptions this weekend" Hikigaya nodded as his teacher grinned and shook her head.

"Distractions?.. Me?" Shizuka grinned, seeing a prime opportunity to embarrass him. "Surly you'll miss seeing your wonderful teacher this week.. I seem to recall when you were what 5 or 6? And you said " I wouldn't mind marrying Aunt Shizuka since no one else is good enough to"

Hikigaya's face turned a shade of red that had to be classified as new color of the color wheel and he lost his ability to speak. "Not like I can blame my younger self.. I still might have to end up marrying her at the rate she's going… someone marry her so I don't have to swoop in"

"Well.. I'll save further embarrassing stories for another time" Shizuka laughed, patting Hikigaya on his head as he remained frozen. "See ya in class next Monday then…"

The next week, Hikigaya did his best to relax and not do much of anything at all. But it seemed to fly by and before he knew it, it was the following weekend and Hikigaya received a text from Miura.

"Must be about the little sister present thing…" Hikigaya sighed, looking at his phone. "What to do?… do I ignore her this time or try and help?.. Guess I did have the full week off and I promised Komachi I'd get her a book she wanted this weekend…"

Hikigaya texted Miura back "Hey… this about getting that game for you sister?"

He sat his phone down after sending the text and waited for a reply which only took a short time.

"Like yeah.. You up for looking through some other stores today?" Was the reply text Hikigaya saw as he looked at his phone after seeing it light up.

Hikigaya wrote out a one word reply of "I guess" that he quickly sent off.

"Great.. lets meet at the restaurant Torikizoku again around 11:30" Miura stated in her next text after Hikigaya looked at his phone again. "Oh and don't eat lunch before coming"

"Sigh… does that mean she wants to eat with me?" Hikigaya wondered to himself, looking at the text. "At least I get some food out of it… it probably wont be as good as Komachi's food but I guess it couldn't hurt"

After replying he'd meet her there, Hikigaya looked at the clock and saw he had a few hours before he had to be there to meet Miura so he'd take his time getting dressed and ready. With input from Komachi, he wore blue jeans and a simple dark red t-shirt, figuring it really didn't matter if he was super dressed up just to eat and buy a game.

Another look at the look told Hikigaya he had to get moving and he slowly made his way out to ride his bike over to meet the fire queen. About 20 minutes later, he arrived and found Miura standing next to her bike, looking through her phone.

"Yo" Miura looked up from her phone and slid it into her purse, before walking over to Hikigaya with a small smile on her face. She was dressed in a short black dressed that barely reached her mid thigh, and a pair of high heeled black boots that went to her knees.

"About time you got here" Was her reply as she walked to the door of the restaurant and waited for Hikigaya. "Well?.. A gentleman would open the door for a lady and I'm starving here"

"A gentleman?.. Where?" Hikigaya retorted without thinking.

"Hikigaya.. Why do you always have to go with a sarcastic comment?" Miura asked, walked away from the door and looking at him with her piercing green eyes. "You do realize that you'll only succeed in pushing everyone away… are you like so afraid of being hurt that you just wanna push everybody away without seeing if the person might actually not hurt you?"

"There's no way of knowing for sure if your safe" Hikigaya replied uncomfortably.

"Exactly" Miura replied firmly putting her hands on Hikigaya's shoulders, making him flinch. "But so what?.. Yeah, you'll like get hurt and junk.. But not every time.. if you like push everyone away then your never give a chance to those that won't hurt you… you'll lose that opportunity for some kind of happiness"

"…since when did you because wise?" Hikigaya finally said after a few moments of silence. "Even so though, you can't just break bad habits so easily… no one can, or you wouldn't have had it as a bad habit to begin with"

"Maybe.. But you could still try" Miura looked at Hikigaya and both of tem developed redness on their cheeks. "Letting one of us in wouldn't be the worse thing ever you know"

Hikigaya could only nod slightly as Miura gave him a genuine smile and as if finally realizing how close they were, blushed and stepped back. "You're a decent guy…you have horrible eyes and your often spew out crap, but your not a bad guy where it counts"

"Um…ok" Hikigaya turned away, wishing he had the strength to life up the nearest building and crawl underneath it.

"I never thought I'd become friends with you… if not for you saving me that day, we might not have met. Or at least not met in away that gave us a reason to interact" The blond continued smiling at Hikigaya. "Well.. Let's go get some lunch and then get to our quest for the elusive special edition videogame"

Hikigaya nodded absently and let Miura lead him inside the restaurant where Miura asked for a booth in the back of the place and two menus.

"Let's see… we'll order our food and discuss where to start looking again for the game as we eat" Miura said, as she looked at her copy of the menu. "Sound good, Hikigaya-kun?"

"Um sure… wait… your not calling me Hikio like usual?" Hikigaya asked, glancing over as he looked at his own menu, which laid on the table in front of him. "I assumed you didn't actually know my name"

"Obviously I know your name.. I just decided a nickname was good for you" Miura shrugged. "If you want I can call you Hikio still"

"No… Hikigaya's fine.. Guess I'll get this" He final decided on his order and was about to call over the waiter when Miura stopped him.

"Wait for me Hikigaya-kun… don't you know it's rude to order when your date is still deciding on her own meal?" Miura scolded, tapping his hand with her menu. "I've almost decided, so hold on"

"Sorry.. Wait.. D-date!?" Hikigaya stuttered, wide eyed. "t-this isn't a d-date"

"W-well it kind of is.. But.. I guess you can just call it an outing of two friends" Miura stated, though she had a look of slight disappointment visible on her face.

"Um…did you decide on your food?" Hikigaya did his best to change the subject.

"Hmm?.. Yeah.. Let's like order this deal here.. Two servings of spicy tuna , with rice, stir fried vegetables and choice of drink for 1500 yen. I've had it before here, it's good… I'm going to want a sundae as desert as well to.." Miura answered, putting her menu down. "Where's the waiter at?"

"Hey, woman,.. You can't just decide for both of us" Hikigaya spoke up with exasperated look on his face.

"What?… oh. Right…. Sorry.. Guess I'm used to deciding for the group" Miura said in a manner that Hikigaya couldn't detect any dishonesty in. "Um… what did you want to eat?"

"We'll eat what you suggested I guess" Hikigaya shrugged making Miura growl at him.

""Like why the hell did you make such a big deal if you were just going to go along with me?"

Hikigaya sat back in his seat, dropping the menu to the table. "It's the principal of the manner"

After Miura glared and then complained to Hikigaya on a long rant about him being stupid and stubborn, they finally ordered their lunch. After eating and dividing up the bill (Miura almost insisted on Hikigaya paying since he was the guy but agree to pay half since he pointed out again it wasn't a date that had her blushing) they left to go look for the videogame.

After looking through several stores and Hikigaya getting his sister her book, they finally came to one of the last ones in the area they could check and headed inside. Miura led them to the game section and found a clerk at the register are, with Hikigaya letting her handle it.

"Um like.. Excuse me., but would you guy like still be handling pre-orders for the special edition of the videogame Tales of the dragon maidens?"

"Hold on, I'll check for you miss" The clerk stated, looking at the computer register in front of him. "Hmm.. Seems your in luck.. We are still taking pre-orders for the special edition.. Your lucky since the game comes out next week.. But I can get you locked in for the preorder of the special edition"

Miura paid for it and after giving him her contact information and getting a receipt, the two headed back outside.

"Ok.. We go for the pre-order for the game!" Miura grinned, giving Hikigaya quick hug. "What to do now?… see a movie, go to the arcade or something else?"

Hikigaya was bit red from the close contact of Miura, who he had always admitted was beautiful in his head. And pushed her off.

"Um… we have to do more stuff?" Hikigaya asked, looking at her again after pushing away his blush.

"Well like, we don't have to, I just thought it would be fun" Miura shrugged, looking at the time on her phone. "It's pretty early after all"

"Why?"

"Why what, Hikigaya-kun?"

"Why are you wanting to hang out with me so much lately?" Hikigaya raised an eyebrow as he put his hand in his pockets. "What's the deal.. Is it because of saving you from the car?"

"The deal?.." Miura looked confused for a moment before widening her eyes a bit and then shaking her head. " This has nothing to do with the car…though it was lucky the car got us to meet. You know sometimes when a friend wanting to hang out with you, is just that. It doesn't need another reason and it doesn't always have an ulterior motive"

"My history says otherwise" Hikigaya stated bluntly.

"Guess we'll have to change that way of thinking, won't we?" Miura smiled at him as she linked her arms with his much to his shock.

In fact, he kind of froze and wasn't sure how to react. "Why is she so physical and keeps getting into my personal space?"

"I can walk on my own" Hikigaya managed to say after a moment as he tried to pull his arm away.

"Knowing you, you'd just run off on me otherwise" Miura stated firmly, holding his arm tightly. "And…. I told you I'm stubborn and don't just give up"

"…I sort of recall you saying that" Hikigaya sighed heavily as Miura smirked in celebration of her win.

Miura dragged Hikigaya off, as he tried to become limp and hope she'd give up. But that wasn't the case and after a while, Miura dragged Hikigaya to an arcade.

They spend almost two hours at the arcade, though Hikigaya hated to admit he had any fun. He did a little, thanks to some of the games he played. Of course, Miura insisted they play most of the games together, rather then split up to play games separately.

"It's like she's trying to drive me insane" Was Hikigaya's only thought, alongside, "I guess It's not unfun playing games… Even if it's with Miura of all people"

After eventually calling it quits, the two grabbed their bikes and rode back to the restaurant they had met up at earlier in the day.

"Well.. I guess this is where I part ways for the day, Hikigaya-kun" Miura sat on her bike, twirling her hair with one hand, something Hikigaya had come to recognize as a thing shed did when nervous. "I had fun…did.. Did you?"

"Um… it wasn't terrible" Hikigaya managed after a moment.

"I guess that's the equivalent of saying "I had a good time" in Hikki-speak" Miura gave a small laugh.

"Hikki-speak?" Hikigaya muttered, looking at the blond girl. "Am I a species with it's own language now?"

"You like can't deny that you often answer people in weird ways that aren't straightforward" Miura shrugged with a smile. "You say one thing when you mean another thing.. Am I like wrong?"

"Annoying blond" Hikigaya muttered, making Miura laugh.

"Anyways, Hikigaya-kun I have one more thing to ask before we split up to go home" Miura declared while looking triumphant. "My sister Kiyomi wants to invite you to her birthday.. It's on Tuesday, so we're celebrating it after school obviously.. She's really looking forward to you coming over"

"I don't know" Hikigaya shrugged, sitting back on his bike. "Will there be a lot of other people there?"

"Um.. Me, Kiyomi, Mom, maybe dad if he can get off time at the hospital, Kiyomi's cousin Orihime and a few friends of Kiyomi from school" Miura was looking at her phone. "So.. Yes or no?"

Hikigaya didn't want to go to a birthday party at all, but then again, even though Kiyomi wasn't his little sister, she was someone's little sister and his big brother instincts told him not to disappoint her. But that means dealing with Miura again… though she's not really a bad person and I would also have to buy a present for her sister, making my Sunday another lost day off"

"If your thinking about the present, the game will be from both of us.. I'll have to come pick it up on Monday after school so I can wrap it" Miura interrupted Hikigaya's train of though and apparently read his mind. "So.. Will you come over?"

"I'll think about it" Was of course Hikigaya's reply.

"I had a feeling you'd say that.. I'll ask again on Tuesday" Miura stated shaking her head. "I'll see you at school on Monday Hikigaya-kun"

"Sure.. See ya…" Hikigaya nodded to her though sighed and quickly spoke again, though it was embarrassing. "Um.. don't take forever getting home. It's getting dark"

"Oh.. Don't worry, I'm heading straight home, Hikigaya-kun" Miura smiled at him, making Hikigaya try not blush. Just because he didn't like her that way, doesn't mean he wasn't effected by a cute girl smiling at him. "Good night"

"Yeah, night Miura"

Hikigaya made his way home, wishing he could abandon his bike and take the train, but peddled on regardless until he arrived at his house and put his bike away.

As soon as he was inside, his sister, Komachi started. "So.. Did you have a good time on your second date with Miura-chan?"

"It wasn't a second date…cause there wasn't a first date" Hikigaya glared at His sister as he sat on the couch as she plopped down next to him, retrieving the book he'd gotten for her. "It was a follow up for the club request.. Nothing more"

"You know you can't lie to your beloved younger sister, right?" Komachi insisted, shaking her finger at him. "My younger sister senses are tingling and telling me your not being truthful"

"Maybe you should get your younger sister senses recalibrated" Was his reply, as he sat back.

"Or maybe you should learn that there's nothing wrong with you having a good time with another person" Komachi folded her arms. "Your Komachi is worried about you.. I want you to be happy Oni-chan… if you don't start learning to accept your feelings and express them better, how will you get by in life and give me nieces and nephews?"

"Your assuming I'll be able to find a girlfriend so that I can be a househusband"

"You have several girls around you at school.. So I'm confident that with a little push and help you get yourself girlfriend in no time.. It might even be Miura-chan"

"I'm going to get some food and then sleep till Monday morning" Hikigaya said standing up at Komachi shook her head.

"I made dinner for you already, I finished it about 10 minutes ago" Komachi then said, watching him head to the kitchen. "I made you a plate up and left it on the counter to cool off.. Just put it in the microwave and heat it up.. It's probably still warm, so it won't take long…a great, homemade cooked meal? that's gotta be worth tons of Komachi points!"

Come Monday morning, Hikigaya made his way to school, a bit tired due to being dragged around by Miura on what was suppose to be a day off for golden week. He activated his stealth mode and made his way to his classroom, where he was thankful that only few students were in, meaning he was a bit early. "More time to rest"

After a few minutes he saw a few more students come and heard a voice call to him. "Morning Hikki"

The voice belonged to Yuigahama who was smiling as usual, while holding her school bag in hand.

"Yo" Was his reply as he left his chin resting on his arms on the desk as he had been.

"You don't look so great Hikki" Yuigahama commented with a concerned look.

"Long day yesterday" Hikigaya muttered to her, looking in her direction.

"Oh… maybe you can get a nap in free period today" Yuigahama suggested, before glancing in the direction of her seat. "I'll see you later Hikki"

Hikigaya nodded to her and was about to get some rest, when he saw another girl stop in front of his desk, that he recognized as Kawasaki due to the presence of her long bluish hair.

"Hey, Hikigaya" Kawasaki said in a voice that was a bit quiet as to make sure others didn't bother them. "Looks like you could use some sleep.. You kind of look like shit"

"Thanks.. That's great for my self-esteem"

"I didn't mean it to insult you obviously.. You know that.. I was just… concerned" Kawasaki's cheeks glowed a bit. "Um… did you stay up late?"

"N-no.. just a long day" Hikigaya stuttered a bit in return. "I'll sleep during free period today"

"Oh.. Ok.. Hope you feel better" Kawasaki gave him one last concerned look before heading to her seat.

"Wow. Hikigaya-kun.. You look more worn out then I thought you would" Another voice said a few moments later. "Even after a good night's sleep?"

"It was long day of being dragged around by a certain someone" Hikigaya muttered, making Miura pout at him in response.

"You say that as if you didn't have any fun" Miura shook her head. "I can tell you did"

"It wasn't terrible maybe..." Was all he admitted, though it seemed to satisfy Miura.

"Just make sure to catch up on your rest before you like get a fever or something" Miura then stated with a concerned expression. "And if your till not feeling great after a while, your going to the nurse's office, got it?"

"Sure mom"

Miura gave one last glare, though without much, if any, animosity behind it before going to her seat just few moments before the bell rang and Hiratsuka sensei walked in with a folder in her hand.

"I wasn't late.. Anyone that says otherwise it wrong. Got me?" Hiratsuka glared at everyone. "Good.. Now ill take attendance for homeroom"

A few hours later it was lunch and Hikigaya tried to slink off to eat but was stop by a hand belonging to Hiratsuka. "Come on.. Faculty office.. Now"

In the corner of the faculty office there was a reception area with a small glass toped coffee table, and a black leather sofa. On this particular sofa sat Hiratsuka sensei as she stabbed her high heel into a paper she'd drop to the floor.

"Hikigaya-kun.. I'm sure you understand my issue here" Hiratsuka glared as she chewed on the filter of her unlit sniggered, hanging out of her mouth. "Think carefully before you answer.. So do you?"

"I guess" Hikigaya shrugged, looking away from his teacher's glare. "Maybe"

"Honestly…when I made a joke about you wanting to be a house husband last week, I didn't think you were really still on it" Hiratsuka crossed one long leg over the other. "I'd hoped you changed a little.."

"Always stick to your guns is my motto, sensei"

"Maybe I should give you a good hard whack like an old TV and see if that works on you.. I've tried everything else" Hiratsuka cracked her knuckles.

"H-hey.. I'm a delicate instrument you know.. Hitting me would be bad. Besides, TVs are thin these days and hitting them is a bad idea unlike the old ones.. Your really showing your age you-"

"El Directo!"

There was a thunk sound as Hiratsuka's fist collided with Hikigaya's stomach, bowing him over. "Unless you want the next attack, I suggest you stop saying such stupid things"

"I a-apologize, please spare me the La Muerte attack" Hikigaya obediently apologized and Hiratsuka sat down on the couch looking satisfied. "Maybe my immediate apology worked and that's why she backed down and is even smiling"

"I see you've watched Bleach as well Hikigaya… it was pretty good anime. Shame how it ended"

"Correction.. She was more happy about me getting her anime reference. She's a cringeworthy woman after all it seems" Hikigaya had come to realize that Hiratsuka was big into dramatic action anime and manga and it seemed that if he was able to understand a reference it appeased her more then anything else.

"Hikigaya-kun… I'm worried about you still…you need a proper goal in life.. Even if you wanna call it a backup goal" Hiratsuka frowned a bit and padded the empty space next to her on the sofa. "I want you to have a good future.. But writing such bullshit on forms like this is a sure way to end up with a bad future"

"I uh, don't know what to say" Hikigaya didn't really know since he felt that he'd poured his heart on into the paper.. Or at least gave an effort that explain his true goal. "Not my fault you don't understand it"

As if reading Hikigaya's mind, she crossed her arms making her large chest be more pronounced and making him look away. "I know you have a rotten outlook on the world but I'd hope that becoming friends with Miura and Kawasaki as well as joining the service club, would have helped you open up a bit and be less rotten"

Hikigaya thought about Miura, Kawasaki and the service club he'd been around since school started. Kawasaki was probably the only half way decent thing he'd come across.. She is a lot like me, a loner but friendly enough within reason.. Though I guess writing off Miura completely isn't fair.. it's not like she's treated me like most other people do...she's willingly hung around me and keeps calling me her friend.. Though rather anything like a true friend exists isn't something can yet answer"

As for Yuigahama ,Yukinoshita and the service club in general…The club was supposedly for listening to and helping with problems bought to them by students. But in reality it was a ward to toss kids that didn't fit the mold of society while being force to help others with problems they were to lazy to deal with by themselves. It was also suppose to help me and Yukinoshita with our problems of deal with the world, but so far hadn't done anything. "I'm not really attached to the club"

"You alive here still?" Hiratsuka interrupted his thoughts with a whack to his head with a paper. "With your eyes it's hard to tell sometimes.. Now, your going to redo this ideal workplace sheet and I should make you help me sort these forms as punishment for the age comment earlier"

"Yes, ma'am"

There was a thick stack of papers on the table near them and Hikigaya was dreading the idea of having to do paperwork sorting.

"I'm making make you help though"

Hikigaya looked up and was visibly surprised though was waiting for the other foot to drop.

"There isn't enough time for you to help sort these out while be able to eat lunch" Hiratsuka stated glancing at the papers. "You'd have to also stay her after school and that would just make you skip the Service Club… which is something you'd probably enjoy… so that won't do"

"So… am I free to go eat?" Hikigaya was wondering if doing the form sorting was better or worse then the club. "Maybe I should just try to convince her to let me help so that I can get out of being with the ice queen and the airhead… though Kawasaki would be stuck with them two and I'd kind of feel bad about that"

"Ok.. You'll redo the form and you'll help here with these while we eat lunch" His teacher suddenly said, grabbing a white paper bag of her desk. "I got a foot long sub since they were on sale… I was going to eat half today and then the other half tomorrow.. But since I suspect you'd just eat some garbage from a vending machine we'll share the full sub while we work"

"Um, I guess" Hikigaya shrugged indifferently though he was fine with free food as usual.

She then handed him some coins and sent him to get them some drinks from a vending machine to go with the subs leaving her to wait while looking over her lesson plans. "He's such a moron sometimes…oh well.. He's a good hearted moron at least"

The Chiba City Soubu High School had workplace tour event in it's second year, but they started giving out papers to student in their first year to get a basic idea of what career they wanted to pursue in later years since it was a school based around high academics and future planning.

"Why do they have to start doing these now? And actual tours next year?" Hikigaya asked as he sorted through papers after taking a bite of his sandwich.

"It's just the way the school is.. They want students focused on what career they're interested in since starting second year when students are able to start choose some classes and most are expected to choose ones related to their career they have in mind" Hiratsuka stated, looking over from her own paperwork and sub. "We went over this in homeroom"

"We did?"

"Yes.. Try paying more attention to things other then the desk"

"I guess I feel like I'm less home and more away team here, so I wasn't probably listening" Hikigaya answered. "Why do they call it homeroom? I don't feel at home at all in it"

"Then there's the "day duty" system we practice in Japan. Forced to lead morning greetings for the class in homeroom. Rise! Bow! Be seated! All that crap" Hikigaya thought to himself. "When someone like Hayama does it it's treated like a family thing as he gives the class a smile.. But when I've been forced to do it.. Nothing.. I think Kawasaki looks at me with sympathy and Yui gives a encouraging small smile.. No idea what Miura will do when I have it again.. Not tat I care about what she thinks...Not really.. Mostly"

"We set the time for students to start thinking about they're futures with these questionnaires to happen between midterms and summer vacation so students will actually think about their future rather then mindlessly take their exams" Hiratsuka blew smoke out of her mouth. "It's still not very effective though from what I've seen"

Hikigaya's school was more focused on academics then other schools and most student entered it with thoughts of working towards going to a university. "I had it in mind of course a little…but I've already seen my future life and I'm not that excited about my future.. Though ironically I am the only one truly thinking about a future.. One where I'm a house husband and don't have to work…"

After finishing a some of the papers, eating and going back to class, he returned after the end of the day as the request(demand) of Hiratsuka to do more of he papers.

"Looks like your in deep thought…about your future maybe?" His teacher asked, as if reading his mind. "So what did you have in mind for a real future career idea?.. A real one I mean"

"There you are Hikki!" A loud voice interrupted before Hikigaya could reply. It belonged to a girl with her pink hair in a bun and her usual skirt that seemed too short, her shirt that was slightly unbuttoned revealing a peak at the top of her impressive cleavage and her voice being as loud as ever… of course it was Yui Yuigahama, the annoying nice girl from his club that he didn't fully hate, but didn't really like either.

"Sorry, but I'm using Hikigaya right now" Hiratsuka spoke up looking over. "And button up your shirt.. I can see too much of your boobs"

"I-it's not like h-he's mind, it's fine!. And I wasn't t-trying to show my chest" Yuigahama stammered with a deep blush as she button up her shirt all the way.

Hikigaya was worried that her buttons would fly off like bullets at any time due to her boobs being to big to be contained by a shirt that was entirely buttoned.

"You never showed up for the club at the usually time 10 minutes ago…" The statement came not from the buxom girl, but rather the flat chested girl with black hair in pigtails that bobbed around as she walked into view… Yukino Yukinoshita "After you didn't show up and checking the nurse's office to see if you died, she came here to look for you.. Yuigahama did I mean"

"You didn't need to emphasize that last part.. I wouldn't want you stalking me anyways, ice queen"

She was one of the prettiest girls in school and reminded him of a delicate porcelain doll.. But her ego and cold nature cancelled that out.

"It was horrible trying to find you, you know Hikki. A lot of people in class said "who's Hikigaya? The weird kid?" and no one even heard the name outside of class.. Even those in class who know you like Miura-chan and Kawasaki-chan didn't know where you were… well.. I don't think they did?.. Miura-chan said she wasn't entirely sure where you were but Kawasaki-chan mostly ignored me outside of saying it was probably none of my business where you were"

"At least Kawasaki knew me well enough to know my business was my own.. And I guess Miura wasn't terrible either.." He was sure they both probably saw him leave with Hiratsuka after class.

"It was horrible" Yuigahama said again for no reason with painful expression aimed at Hikigaya as if it was entirely his fault for being mostly invisible to people in school.

"Not my fault or problem" Hikigaya crossed his arms. He wasn't going to apologize for being hard to find since he preferred stick to the background as much as possible, despite people like Miura dragging him to the forefront.

"Um.. Like...could you…" Yuigahama clasped her fingers in front of her ample chest and began fidgeting. "T-tell me your number Hikki.. It was a lot of trouble looking for you and having people not no who you are or where you are.. And it was embarrassing.. Some people asking if you were my boyf- um.. Just please give me your number"

Yuigahama blushed and looking away after giving Hikigaya puppy dog expression, making him sigh at her.

"Everyone can exchange numbers, including Kawasaki" Hiratsuka's voice make everyone slight jump. "It'll be easier that way… where is Kawasaki by the way?"

"She elected to remain in the clubroom after stating she figured that Hikigaya-kun probably had a good reason for being late" Yukinoshita answered as she pulled out her phone and glanced at it. "As for the suggestion. I suppose it would be easier.. Especially if Hikicriminal-kun commits a crime or is injured for looking at someone wrong and we need to identify him"

"I'm sure having Yukinoshita's number on my phone would make others like my sister worried I willingly associated with the ice queen" Hikigaya countered.

"Just exchange them instead of bickering" Hiratsuka interrupted, lightly smacking Hikigaya on his head with a folder.

"Is this your phone? It looks like someone threw it through a party supply store for hos" Hikigaya stated looking at Yuigahama's phone after she pulled it out. It was light pink with studs and jeweled hearts of various shades of pink and purple all across it. "Are you that into bright, glossy stuff or are you a crow that likes shiny things or maybe technical literature?"

"I doubt most high school students will get the gloss puns, Hikigaya. I think it's outside her reference.. get it?" Hiratsuka grinned and laughed at her bad joke as Hikigaya and Yukinoshita both cringed.

"Anyways.. Let's just do this" Hikigaya sighed heavily as he looked at Yuigahama.

"Fine.. Let's just bump it, right?"

"I have a flip phone, not a smart phone so mine doesn't do that"

"Huh? You have to put them in by hand? What a pain.. Why do you have an old style of phone?" Yuigahama cringed, as Hikigaya showed his phone.

"I don't even like phones.. And I don't need one that uses the internet or plays games or whatever" Hikigaya held it out and Yuigahama timidly took it, her face blushing as he fingers brushed against his.

"I-I'll type it in then.. I guess I don't really mind. But you didn't hesitate to give your phone to someone.."

"There's not much in there.. Just a few pictures of my sister and messages from my sister and places like Amazon"

Yuigahama took the phone and opened it, before typing Hikigaya's number into her phone with incredible speed. She acted so slow in many ways, but it seemed she was pretty fast with her fingers.. "The sonic the hedgehog of typing I guess"

"Your fingers are pretty fast"

"Huh? Isn't this normal? Maybe it's cause you don't really message anyone besides your sister. Almost sad"

"I guess you being fast at typing makes since.. you have to be good for something since your lacking any brain power" Hikigaya retorted back.

"So this is where you were" A voice stated, making Yukinoshita jump.

They looked and saw Kawasaki standing there, looking bit uncomfortable with so many eyes on her.

"Uh.. Yeah.. Sensei was having me help with paper work as punishment" Hikigaya answered after a moment. "Then the ice queen and the airhead wanted to exchange phone numbers to make it easier to find me.. Plus sensei suggested we all exchange numbers"

"Hikki! I'm standing right here! And I'm not an airhead" Yuigahama make pouting face at him.

"Right…" Kawasaki nodded to him. "We already have each other's number"

"Y-you have her number Hikki?" Yuigahama's eyes went wide and she looked at Hikigaya.

He cringed at forgetting about having Kawasaki's number.. And Miura's number too.. "Is she going to react the same when she finds that out?"

"H-how come you have Hikki's number?" Yuigahama looked over at the equally annoyed Kawasaki.

"None of your business" Was her short reply.

"Let's just hurry up and exchange the numbers" Hikigaya saved Kawasaki from further stares or questions by Yuigahama and after a few minute everyone had each other's number. Even Yukinoshita, who made a snaky comment that she was worried having his number would cause her phone to malfunction, but still gave it up anyways.

"Ok… Hikigaya, you only missed like 10 minutes of clubroom today, why don't you head back with them, I'll finish the rest up" Hiratsuka then said, standing up and straightening the papers.

Hikigaya nodded and all of them walked out of the staff office, though not before Hiratsuka called out to him.

"Don't forget to rewrite that paper and give it to me tomorrow" She stated folding her arms and pushing up her large breasts. "Take time to think about the subject thoroughly before writing it this time and if t ha the same answer or it's basically the same, then I'll have you helping me clean out my storage unit over summer vacation… my unit that I've never sorted through after getting it almost 8 years ago and has had family inherited crap put into it as well in the last few years"

Hikigaya shuttered as did the others with him at the thought of being forced to clean out a store unit that had never been clean in 8 or so years of being around. "I'm not wasting my summer vacation meant for being lazy and doing nothing on that…" "R-right"

They made their way back to the asylum room…er clubroom, located on the fourth floor of the special-use building on the east side of the school. As they walked he could see that Kawasaki was just as thrilled as he was to head back there. "Misery loves company as it were…"

After everyone sat down, with Kawasaki somewhat close to Hikigaya's seat in order to be away from Yuigahama's annoying self, they al went about their usual activities of mostly reading while Yuigahama's fingers danced across her phone's touch screen.

Hikigaya happened to look over a see that instead of a novel, Yukinoshita was instead reading a school text book designed to brush on carious topics that might be on midterms. He'd forgotten about midterms.

"Your studying, Yuikinon?" Yuigahama asked suddenly, as if seeing what she was doing at the same time.

"There isn't much to do until the mid terms.. So brushing up on subjects is a good way of both passing time and ensuring a good grade" Yukinoshita answered, lowering her book and turning her head to look at Yuigahama.

"Like, what's the point of studying or whatever? We'll never use it after graduation anyways" Yuigahama awkwardly muttered while putting her phone away.

"An airhead to the end" Hikigaya commented, making Yuigahama pout and glare at him.

Kawasaki even added a comment that made it worse for the airhead. "Makes one wonder how she got into our school"

"So mean!… but is studying really that important? It's not like we'll be in high school forever, right?" Yuigahama asked, honestly not understanding the point.

"If you fail at high school how do you expect to go to a university or get a job afterwards?" Yukinoshita, closed her book and bought her full attention to Yuigahama. "Universities look at high school grades to see if your worthy of joining them and you'll need to study even if you just wanna barely graduate and get a job after instead.. Though I guess you could always marry Hikigaya-kun and work while he raises your kids and looks after your house.. Takes care of both of your futures that way"

Yuigahama's face blushed dark red as her mind imagined such a future while Hikigaya blushed from embarrassment while cringing at marrying the busty but air headed girl and Kawasaki tried to glare a hole into Yukinoshita with her eyes, though no one seemed to catch it.

"T-that's gross! Marry Hikki! Ewwww! No way.. And he'd have my kids with me?.. No.. I mean.. That's not right.. probably" Yuigahama stammered out fast in a confusing sentence while still red faced. "I'll study, I'll study!.. Help me Yukinon, you're my only hope!"

"Thanks for that" Hikigaya looked at Yukinoshita with nasty glare even though he kind of understood it was just to motivate Yuigahama to study. "She could have done it another way.. Frosty bitch"

"Y-your going to study to right Hikki and Kawasaki-chan?" Yuigahama asked after regaining a small amount of dignity.

"I already study a bit every night" Kawasaki folding her arms. "My grades aren't terrible"

"Same" Hikigaya added as Yuigahama got shocked expression. "I'm third in the year so far for Hiratsuka sensei's Japanese literature class"

"Y-you mean.. I'm the dumbest one here?" Yuigahama looked she was tearing up at the revelation.

"It's only our first year.. I'm sure you can turn it around Yuigahama" Yukinoshita then stated, as if trying to make up for her last statement. "Perhaps I might assist you in studying…"

Yuigahama dried and hugged Yukinoshita tightly as the ice queen froze and looked incredibly uncomfortable. "T-this is too much, Yuigahama"

Eventually Yuigahama calmed down and stated they could spend some of their clubroom time everyday, doing a sort of group study for the midterms… not that Hikigaya or Kawasaki were that interested, but didn't want to hear Yuigahama whine again.

Of course, at that moment Hikigaya's phone vibrated in his pocket and he looked at it, finding a message from Miura on it.

He sighed and opened it, seeing what it said. "Like hey Hikigaya-kun.. You lie were around during lunch and slipped away after the day ended and I needed to know if you had decided if you'd come to my sister birthday tomorrow… she asked me again this morning you know.. Oh and like you can invite your sister too if you want, I forgot about that"

"This again?" Hikigaya glanced at his clubmates and sighed as he wondered if his life would ever be less complicated again.

To be continued….

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