Sorry for the wait. I will try to write faster in the future(but probably it will be just the same pace lol). Thanks for your reviews. I hope you like this chapter. Anyways currently there are exactly 99 followers, so be fast and take the 100th one ;) Though I am worried that with the things I've pulled off in this story some followers might stop being them. :D

To those who weren't satisfied with the transition from saturday to monday and to iroha, it was intended. (Well partially, because I forgot to separate those two days by two enters with commas. I fixed it already, so the ending is not so f*ked up). I mean it was just like a episode of anime where at the end is just one scene put from the future. Something to make you wait for. Hopefully this chapter will be better.

A (not) so small change in one's life.

Chapter 7

Weekends are peculiar. One longs for them. One endures all the suffering, hardships present during the week only to have these two days pass as if they were just a few mere minutes.

It happened once again. Here I was relaxing and finding my peace in my own realm, but then suddenly and inexorably, Monday came…

Once again I woke up with cold sweat running down my nape. Once again I had a dream. Some would find it scary and creepy. I wouldn't as I didn't really let it bother me. Dreams are dreams, they're nothing more and nothing less. They're simply antics of our own mind and imagination. They do not mean anything.

Today seemed to be yet another rainy day. Monday like any Monday before. Simply infernal.

I was somehow able to come out of my place really quickly and I was the first one to go into the class. I sat down and put my head on the desk. It's so peaceful and quiet without anyone in the classroom. I sighed with content.

Right now I am enjoying the silence, but everything ends eventually. Well, almost everything. I find it impossible for Komachi's cuteness to be limited. Not to mention Totsuka's. Ah… Where is she? I mean, where is he?

As the creak of the door resounds throughout the room I quickly take a glance at the person coming in. The first ones to come are as expected some random mob-characters. I don't really know why they have names in the first place. Well… Do they? I scratch my pate as I realize that I can't recall their names.

It seems stealth Hikki is working properly. They haven't even looked at me for a microsecond. It's as if I didn't really exist in the first place. This feels nice. My ability is top-notch, as expected. I can't blame them for it, no mere human is capable of overcoming this skill.

Soon, others came. A few minutes before the start of the class came the top-caste. Miura accompanied with Ebina and Yui stepped first into the classroom. Laughing, chatting and being noisy as hell. That was their trademark. Then it was the time for the Hayama. The Hayama? That sounds ridiculous. Next would come Hayama with Tobe and two other guys… Ooka and… The other one. Hayama had his smooth expression stuck to his face as he was exchanging greetings with everyone. Our eyes met and I think he nodded to me. I closed my eyes and opened them afterwards in response. Argh… This is frustrating. Why am I even replying to him…

The only one who greeted me properly from their cliche was Yuigahama. She was cheerful and gaudy as ever.

"Yahallo, Hikki." she said with a smile on her face.

"Yo." I replied with the best greeting ever. Just two letters and such a beautiful sound. Simply 'Yo'.

Soon she was called back by the queen, it seems Miura didn't want to see Yuigahama talking with me for too long. Heh.

Hiratsuka-sensei walking into the class signalized the start of the lesson. I somehow found myself looking at Saki's desk, but there was no trace of her. I guess she will come here later meaning that she will receive a scolding from Hiratsuka-sensei.

…

…

Lunch break. With my head on my desk and my eyes closed I find myself deeply satisfied with the current moment. It's relaxing.

"Hachiman, hachiman!" a beautiful voice can be heard in the classroom.

"Call me that again, please." I beg in my mind.

"Hachiman!" He is closer. Please, don't stop calling my name. Say it again. I don't want him to stop!

"Hachiman, why were you ignoring me? It's rude." I open my eyes. Totsuka's pouting face is… superb. Shit. I might have been staring for too much.

"Sorry. I was lost deeply in my thoughts." Actually I didn't want you to stop calling my name, that's why I didn't react. However, I think it's better not to say it aloud.

"If you say so, then… OK!" His eyes having recovered their glee were now beaming with both excitement and anxiety?

"Because of the rain I am free now. You know, from the tennis club." He says with a gentle smile.

"It's not so bad every now and then…"

"A break from the duties is refreshing, I would say. In fact a break from any work is something wonderful." As I spoke my mind Totsuka burst into a gentle laughter.

"That's so like you, Hachiman." Well.. I guess that's true.

"Why don't we go to get something to eat?" He proposed casually.

I turned my eyes off him and took a look at Saki, but she was not there. Eh… I guess I shouldn't have any hopes for her giving me some free food…

"Yeah, sure. Why not." I answered absentmindedly.

Totsuka having realized that I have been looking at Saki's desk spoke.

"Hm… I wonder why Saki-san is absent today."

"Anyways, is it just me or where you stealing glances at her, recently. Have you two gotten closer, or something?" He asked with a honest curiosity. Why would you ask that?

"No. I don't think so." I replied nonchalantly.

I stood up.

"So, shall we go?"

…

…

All the time I have had a hunch that there was something bothering Totsuka. I mean, he was a little bit nervous and I don't know, excited? We went to the cafeteria, each of us buying something to eat. In my case it was the best(cheapest) Yakisoba bread, while Totsuka chose soya milk and a sandwich. I wonder if he wants to get taller by drinking milk...

We sat down and just as I took the third bite he asked with a stuttering voice.

"Hachiman, may I ask you something?" His shy and nervous expression was something I must engrave into my memory. Where is my photographic memory when I need it? Damn it. He's just too cute.

"Yeah, sure."

"You seem to be experienced with..." he started shyly.

With what? With pain? With ostracism? Which is it Totsuka, my dear?

"With.. girls. I mean you talk with Yukinoshita-san and Yuigahama-chan and... I… I'd like to ask you for an advice." I nearly choked myself. Me? Experienced with girls? Well, maybe if we consider my experience of getting rejected by girls then I really am a veteran in this field. Ishiki have made the number recently big enough to call me the veteran of veterans.

"I don't think I am the right person…"

"But I wanted to ask *you* for an advice…" Don't make these eyes. If you make them, not only will I have to give you an advice, but also take you home to my room… For forever.

"Well, If you're satisfied with me, then go ahead ask me then." I can't decline him, no matter how I try. The moment I said it his eyes lit themselves with excitement, but soon this excitement was smothered by insecurity.

"Well.. the thing is. For a long time already… I think I've been"

Is he gonna say that he's been in love with me? This sudden turn would surely repel all the readers…

"I think I've been in love with Meguri-senpai." Woaw. That was unexpected. I mean I always somehow considered Totsuka as a Holy Grail or something celestial. He wasn't meant to fall in love with girls, he was meant to be as pure as he has always been. He was meant to walk on the lowly earth without lowering himself to the human level. Like an angel who was meant to help me endure the suffering of human life. He was a beacon telling me to endure it all for the sake of his cuteness…

I might digress.

But Meguri-senpai, yeah sure she is nice and she does have that vibe of comfort around her. I don't know. I think I am still shocked a bit of the fact that Totsuka loves a girl. Why not me?

He then chuckled shyly.

"Actually love might not be the best word for it. I guess it's more like a crush." He added.

Ah… I totally get it. Every teenager thinks that he's in love with someone. That his great love is something special, but in most cases he is merely bewitched. It's like a 12th old girl who spams Facebook with her posts of how her love is dramatic and painful. She isn't in love, yet she thinks that it's love. The same could be applied to me back then... Eh…

However, Totsuka was different. He realized that it might not have been love, but simply affection. Bewitchment. Crush. Many names, but love is something different. Maybe even nonexistent.

"I see." I couldn't think of a better reply.

"So… What should I do?" He looked up to me. His eyes firmly watching my own. Hope and expectation, they were all visible in his expression. I can't let him down.

But what can I say? I mean… I would be just too afraid of the rejection and my realistic attitude would tell me that any attempts would be futile. I would just force the feeling out of my head. I would banish it.

However, Totsuka is different. He is not a loner that is either unknown or disliked. He is the cheerful and nice Totsuka. Still, it's better to not have high hopes or expectations.

"Well… It won't be easy or anything. I mean, Meguri-senpai has now a lot of work to do. She is going to take the final exams and then college. She might not want to involve herself in a relationship." As I was talking the expression on Totsuka's face was gradually becoming dimmer and dimmer.

"But you know. You shouldn't refrain from trying. Meguri-senpai is a nice girl and she surely will at least listen to you and not badmouth you afterwards. I am sure she would be understanding."

Though still a little bit dejected his eyes were now beaming just a tiny bit with hope.

"Not only this, but if she is the one for you. I am sure it will eventually work out. The only thing you must remember is to not rush things. To not be obtrusive and if it's meant to work out, it will."

I can't believe the cheesy lines I am now spouting. I feel so out of character right now, but it's Totsuka we're talking about. If it was Ooka or Tobe who asked me I would simply crush their hopes or expectations. Shiromeguri doesn't seem to be interested in any romantic relationships at the moment, but somehow I can't force myself to do it to Totsuka.

"Thank you, Hachiman." A gentle smile on his face was expressing nothing but gratitude.

"I am really thankful that you took me seriously. You know… Every time I asked someone about such an advice they would just assume that I am cute enough that it would work out with everyone. Others would just laugh it off. And the girls I had asked out, they were always looking at me as a cute doll, but nothing else. Even if they were being nice and all… They didn't see me as a proper man, but a perfect doll. That is only cute and charming, but that's it. They didn't see me as a man."

Aah… I guess it might be true. Even I wanted him to just be the perfect angel. Totsuka my dear angel… From distance it might look as if he's popular, but when he wants something more, the girls would just reject him. Simply, because he is cuter than they're. Because they didn't consider him a man. Sometimes your looks may as well betray you. Yukinoshita was a victim of it too. Totsuka was no different.

"So, yeah. Give it a try, but how to say it… I don't wanna sound harsh, but don't get your hopes up. Anyways when did you notice her?" It seems my curiosity was visible on my face like the glee on the face of a little child that got a lollipop, because Totsuka flustered a bit. His cheeks were painted pink.

"I think I had a thing for her since she became the president. I mean, she was so strong, yet kind. But I think I started to think about it much more during the Sport Festival, but only recently have I realized and admitted it that I might like her…" So… Kawai... Totsuka screw Meguri-senpai. Why not choose me instead?

I kicked these thoughts out of my mind and simply nodded to Totsuka.

"Anyways give it a chance. I will keep my fingers crossed for you. Regarding the way how to… ask her out or something, trust me I can't help you with it. Sorry, I wasn't a big help." I apologized.

"No, no. You were a great help. Thanks, Hachiman."

We continued to talk and though I know it wasn't like me I couldn't bring myself to not encourage him. I mean it's Totsuka we're talking about. So I listened to his story how he found himself intrigued by Meguri-senpai and the traits that he admired. Even though I don't like such topics I must say that it was kind of refreshing and nice to talk so freely with Totsuka. I really hope that he won't be hurt after it. I just couldn't stand to look into his eyes afterwards.

Eventually we got back to the classroom and the rest of the day proceeded uneventfully.

Until...

...

"So, you know. Me and Yukinon we are going somewhere, so well we can finish today's club session sooner." said Yuigahama with her usual warm voice.

"Ahem… You should have said Yukinon and I." A lukewarm voice reached our ears. Why is it Yukinoshita that when you speak to me your tone is frigid, but when you talk with Yuigahama it's only lukewarm. Huh? Is it because of your YuiYuri?

"Hm.. really?" Yuigaham just laughed it off.

"But it is true that today we're to finish the club session sooner." The queen added.

"Hm… And what exactly are you going to do?" I asked out of the pure curiosity.

"I believe this is none of your concerns. I don't see a need to tell you anything." She said with a frigid tone and even colder expression. Ouchie. So, you did hold it against me! Ah..

But well. She is right. I don't need to know anything.

"Well, ok. If you say so Yukidespot-sama." I said sarcastically.

"Good that you know your place, Hick-kun." She retorted sharply.

Then I noticed a purr? Was it you, Iroha? She was pouting and looking at me with an angry expression? Why?

"Are they always like that, Yuigahama-senpai?" Iroha asked.

"Hehe. Pretty much so." Yuigahama replied sheepishly.

Yukinoshita stood up signaling Yuigahama to do the same.

"So, shall we?"

"Sure, Yukinon!"

Yukinoshita then looked at me.

"Remember to close the door and give the key to Hiratsuka-sensei. Also don't do anything…"

"Yeah, yeah. I will be a good boy. Have a nice whatever you two are gonna have. " I said with a smirk on my face.

"Goodbye, then."

"Bye Hikki, bye Iroha-chan!"

And so they went out.

I continued reading the light novel that I had on the desk. A few minutes have passed and I've registered a scraping. Ishiki was sitting too close to me and was looking strongly at me. She must have moved her chair towards me. I flustered and moved unwittingly my chair further away from her. I think I've got a deja vu. She moved forwards too. Now my chair happened to be stuck and I couldn't escape any further. Isshiki moved herself towards me. She opened her mouth.

Her moist lips were trembling. Her eyes were looking at mine with a great determination. I could feel her breath on my cheeks. A sweet fragrance. Her shampoo?

"Is-shiki?" I stuttered.

She placed her hand on my chest. She leaned over to me even further. Our lips almost touching themselves.

"Senpai… I th-ink I like you." She said with a sultry voice.

"Will you go out with me?" She asked pleadingly.

"What..?" I didn't understand.

"Iroha… I don't think…" I tried to escape it.

"Am I no good?" Her eyes were filled now with tears, they would be falling down any second right now.

"Am I worse than Yukinoshita-senpai or Yuigahama-senpai, can't you try to find the genuine with me?" Her desperate voice was stinging. I didn't want her to be hurt. I didn't want her to be hurt because of ME!

"Or do you prefer Kawasaki-senpai. Do you like more brutal girls, senpai?" She leaned even further. I tried again to move back, but to no avail. She was now nearly lying on me. Her right hand on my chest, her left now on my cheek.

"Senpai… Take responsibility for it…" She moved her lips towards mine and our lips met.

Sweet, moist and hot. I couldn't feel anything, but the warmth and the sweet fragrance. She forced her way and took control of me. She then placed her hand under my shirt and moved it towards my abdomen. She then retreated a bit, for she needed air, our lips not longer together. But I could only feel the excitement and lust magnifying. I only desired. I wanted her I wanted everything from her. I could feel that my eyes were full of lust. I didn't want her to stop, I wanted to feel her again...

But then I realized. That wasn't what I wanted. I didn't want just a lust-driven one-time adventure. I wanted something... genuine.

She was looking at me. Her eyes were full of lust too. Her breath was chaotic. Mine was too.

"Senpai, so what's your answer?" She asked. I could feel her anxiety, the dread of being rejected. I remembered the way she looked after Hayama had rejected her. I couldn't do the same to her.

Though I don't see the genuine right now…

"Iroha… I" I just couldn't reject her. I just wouldn't be able to.

"I want to try to find the genuine with you…" And then I embraced her.

"I love you" She said as a single tear dropped down on the floor. She must have been afraid till the very end that I would reject her.

"Let's find it together."

"Are you hitting on me by saying some cheesy lines, sorry but you've already made me fall for you. So, senpai. Let's do our best."

Though I don't see the genuine right now, I hope that this will bring me what I seek and therefore I want to give it a chance, maybe just maybe Iroha will give me the genuine.

That's what I thought as I closed my eyes

...

There was one thing that Hachiman couldn't see at that time. The sweet and shy expression on her face that was soon replaced by the victorious smile of a predator …

So, how was it? Kawasaki fans, don't be mad? It's not over yet :D I am one of you tbh. I love Kawasaki, she's the best girl imho. Again please write reviews I rly love to ready them. If you don't like something in this chapter write it. If you loved something do the same.

To those of you fearing that it might end as a harem, fear not my friends. I am not gonna go for the harem ending :) I don't find it genuine and I don't think that Hachiman would want it. (Although I do like sometimes to read all these harem-like fanfics). Another thing is what is considered a harem, because this word is used quite often and the meaning might vary...

Anyways, lol, it seems my story is the first one in the ranking when you choose all the stories with Saki&Iroha&OC :D (The reason might be that there are no other stories with these filters, but who cares...)