Chapter 9
"What is it Kawasaki-san, do you have a request?" Yukino asked politely.
"Y-yeah, i have a request. But i only need one member for it. So Hikigaya, can you come with me?" Kawasaki requested.
"Yeah sure, as long as I get the permission." Hikigaya said as he stand up and turned his head to Yukino.
"There is no reason for you to ask my permission. Just don't do anymore reckless things Hikigaya-kun." Yukino replied.
"Well then, lets go." Hikigaya said and walked to follow Kawasaki as she started walking.
The two walked until they reached the rooftop.
"So, what is it that you require specifically me for?"
"Ah, its just a simple request actually. Its just embarassing doing that with that amount of people in the room." Kawasaki said and paused for a while. "Its just... can you take care of my little sister at your house this sunday? Ebina have been bugging me to go to this Comic-con for some books and comics and i reluctantly agreed since she won't stop 'til i agree to her."
" *sigh* just how can you be persuaded by her that many times. This is not the first time you request this to me you know? And its not the second time either. Nor that this is the third time." sighed Hikigaya.
This was not the first time Kawasaki requested this to him It has been too many times that he lost count to it. But he can't help thinking of accepting it since he had grown fond of Kawasaki's little sister.
"So, you're rejecting this request?"
" *sigh* No, I'm accepting it. Can't help but grow fond of your little sister. She reminds me too much of little Komachi except that Komachi is really mischevious." Hikigaya sighed again.
Kawasaki visibly beamed at that. "Thanks Hikigaya. And to let you know, Keika also wanted to see you again and this is a good oppurtunity for that."
"Well, thats good to hear. So this sunday and can't it be at your house, Komachi is going to invite some friends of hers over and i don't want to stay there when her friends arrives."
"Then my house it is. Just don't be late or I'll send Keika to your house." Kawasaki said half serious and half joking.
"You said dont be late but you don't even tell the time to come."
"Sorry, forgot to tell you. Come at 10. I'll be heading out at 10:30 meaning that we can hang out for a bit." Kawasaki said casually.
Kawasaki and Hikigaya are currently close friends and that happened when Kawasaki first requested for Hikigaya to take care of Keika which was long before Hikigaya's eyes changed.
They have been close to the point that they talk casually and many more. They even hang out with each other sometimes.
*Flashback*
6 months ago.
*At The Clubroom*
Hikigaya and Yukino was bantering as usual and it was interupted by a knock on their door.
*Knock Knock*
"Please come in." said a polite tone of Yukino.
The door slid open and Kawasaki Saki entered the room.
"How may we help you Kawasaki-san?" said Yukino.
"Umm...are any of you guys good with kids?" Kawasaki asked.
"What?" "Huh?" Ehh?" came the reply of the three club members.
"Pardon us Kawasaki-san. That just came out of nowhere and it shocked us a bit." Yukino said.
"N-No, its also my fault for asking that so suddenly." replied Kawasaki.
"So, what is your request and i can guess it has something to do with kids because of what you just asked."
"You're just stating the obvious Hikigaya-kun. Said Yukino.
Hikigaya just grunted in respond.
"Umm...well. Regarding my request, are any of you guys free this sunday?" asked Kawasaki.
Yukino and Yuigahama shook their head no.
"I have to attend to my sister's concert this sunday I will depart at morning and I don't know when will I be back home so my schedule is full that day."
"Mama said she will bring me to a newly opened bakery this sunday so my schedule is also full that day."
Kawasaki then turned her head to Hikigaya. "What about you?"
"Don't have any plans but I want to spend this sunday resting. Besides, what does this have to do with your request."
"So you are free then?" asked Kawasaki. Getting a nod from Hikigaya, she spoke her request. "Then can you take care of my little sister? I had to go to these place with Ebina and my little sister will be alone at home so can you take care of her for me?" she paused to take in some breath. "I actuallly don't want to go but Ebina had been bugging me constantly about it and I had to agree to make her stop."
" *sigh* can't you just change the day you go there?" Hikigaya asked, not really wanting to spend his sunday babysitting people's little sister. He got a simple shake of head as an answer. "What about the bu- what about Taichi?"
"What was that you were about to call my 'lil bro?" Kawasaki asked threateningly but Hikigaya just shrugged it off. " *sigh* Taichi won't be home, he had some study session for his upcoming test."
"Then there is no choice huh?" Hikigaya then sighed again. " *sigh* guess I'll have to do it. Give me your home address and what time am I supposed to be there?"
Kawasaki then took out a piece of paper and gave it to Hikigaya. "Be there at around 11:00 - 11:30 in the morning."
"Roger that."
"Is that all kawasaki-san?" asked Yukino.
"Yeah, I'll give the other details on that day. Well then, I'll head home." Kawsaki stood up and left the clubroom.
"Are you sure you will be okay doing it alone Hikki/ Hikigaya-kun?" asked Yukino and Yuigahama at the same time.
"Of course, why wouldn't I. I have a little sister too you know? So i know what to do. Just leave it to me."
"Thank You Hikki/ Hikigaya-kun." The girls said at the same time again.
"Don't mention it."
After that they do their usual things and went home after closing the clubroom.
**Sunday**
Hikigaya woke up at 9 and went to wash himself. He dressed up and went to eat breakfast then head out.
It was 10:47am so he decided to wait at a cafe and read a light novel that he brought. He read the light novel until 11:00 and started his way to the lKawasakis' house.
His walk there was very uneventful as he just walked straight there. And soon enough, he arrived at the house.
He knocked on the door but got no answer. He knocked again and received the same answer as before. He was about to knock again but the door suddenly opened by Kawasaki.
"Man you are impatient aren't you." Kawasaki said when she opened the door.
" Yeah yeah." said Hikigaya as he had no answer to that.
"Come in, I was just putting the finishing touches to the meals."
"Is that so?"
"Yeah." growled Kawasaki.
"Oi oi, that was just a reply even though it sounded like a question."
"Hmph." was the only reply that came from Kawasaki before she went back into the house with Hikigaya following suit.
When Hikigaya walked in, he was amazed. The house was really nice ans neat. Even though there was many pictures hanging on the wall, it still looked neat. After a while of observing, he continued to walk, following Kawasaki.
"This a really nice house." commented Hikigaya.
"Its all thanks to my mom. She always clean the house, even after she just got back from work. But I sometimes help her if I can."
Not even one minute later, they arrived at the kitchen where Kawasaki showed Hikigaya a list of what to do when taking care of Keika which is not that many because Keika is an elementary school student. After Kawasaki finished explaining, she showed some other places like the bedroom to put Keika in if she fell asleep and some Kawasaki finished that, she walked to the living room dor Hikigaya to stay at before she went to change her clothes.
And Hikigaya was left all alone in a foreign house. But that was not for long as Keika suddenly came and poked his sides making him jump up and Keika to laugh out loud.
" Hello Haa-chan!" greeted Keika cheerfully.
"Yo Keika." said Hikigaya.
They are not close during this time but Keika is just the friendly type and Hikigaya just played along to entertain her.
"Are you going to play with me today?" asked Keika cutely.
"I am, you'll be with me until your sister comes back home."
Then Kawasaki came, all dressed up and went to Keika to tell her not to be naughty and some other things. She said goodbye to Keika and was about to head out when her phone suddenly received a call.
"Hello?" Kawasaki said as she answered the phone.
"Saki-chan." said a muffled voice of Ebina and then a sniffle was heard from the phone. "Sorry for not telling you this earlier but I'm sick so we can't go to the Comic-con. "
"It okay, you're the one that wanted to go there. Get well soon." Kawasaki said and hang up after they greeted their farewells.
"Well, looks like I'm going to have to change clothes again." said Kawasaki as she sighed.
"What, are you not going?" asked Hikigaya. Kawasaki shook her head. "Then can I go home?"
Kawasaki was about to protest but Keika beat her to it.
"Don't go home. You said that you would play with me!" exclaimed Keika with a pouty look.
"Well I did say that but..."
"mmmmmph!"
" *sigh* Alrigh you got me. I'll stay and play with you." said Hikigaya with a defeated sigh.
"Yeah!" cheered Keika.
And with that they went to a room where the toys were and played there. Hikigaya expected Keika to play dolls or houses with him but was surprised whren Keika took out some hotwheels and even have the tracks. They played for a while and Keika went to sleep due to exsaustion.
"You sure are good with kids huh." said Kawasaki as she watched Hikigaya put Keika to bed.
"Ah you were here. Forgot that you're here. But man, never thought that the oldstyle toy still exist. It was one of my favorite toys when I was her age, so it is not surprising that I played well with it." said Hikigaya. "Since Keika is sleeping, guess I'll go home. Tell Keika I had fun." He was about to go out when Kawasaki suddenly called his name.
"Hikigaya!" well not called, but half-shouted. "Stay for a while. Eat lunch here. I made some for you too." she paused for a while. "Maybe we could play some games and know each other more." finished a blushing Kasasaki and her blush deppend when she said the last part.
"Guess I can stay here for a while." said Hikigaya. Then they ate lunch and played some games. While they were playing the game, Hikigaya noticed Kawasaki glancing at him with some tinge of red on her cheecks.
Kawasaki glanced at him again and it finally made Hikigaya really uncomfortable. "Is there something wrong Kawasaki?"
"N-No, its nothing." Kawasaki said unconvincingly. Hikigaya was suspicious of her words but decided to let it go.
"If you say so."
After that they continued to play.
"Wow, never knew that a game this fun existed. I really got to buy this game." said Hikigaya as they finished playing.
"If y-you want, why don't you c-come over again and play. I mean, that way, you can know about the game more." Kawasaki unsually stuttered and then unconciously added "that way we can get to know each other better."
"Thanks, I might consider it. Guess I'll be going home then." said Hikigaya. He heard the last part but he ignored it because of his overthinking mind which lead him to thinking that it was just something else.
"W-Wait!" yelled Kawasaki as Hikigaya was about to walk out.
"What is it?"
"Ummmmmm...You are good at literature right?" Kawasaki asked. Hikigaya nodded his head. "Then can you help me with my homework that Hiratsuka-sensei gave us on thursday? I have some difficulties doing it." said Kawasaki wanting Hikigaya to stay longer. The homework was easy but she just made and excuse to make him stay longer and hopefully get closer.
If you are wondering, the easiest explanation is that Kawasaki have a not very small crush on Hikigaya ever since the cultural festival when Hikigaya just said 'Love ya Kawasaki!" while running away. And that not small crush became bigger and she became one of the girls that loves Hikigaya. Even before his change.
"Might as well do it since I'm still here."
"Thank You Hikigaya." said Kawasaki, thankful for the fact that Hikigaya would stay longer.
And the 'teaching' started not long after that and it ended just after and hour. And in that one hour, Hikigaya and Kawasaki bacame comfortable with each other and started talking casually with each other and even joking with each other. It got Kawasaki satisfied that she felt that she became closer to the one that she loved, so much that she jumped up and down in her mind. After they finished, Hikigaya went home.
**Flashback End**
Back to present.
And that led to them becoming close friends after Kawasaki made some request about taking care of Keika again.
*Sunday*
Hikigaya woke up at 8:00 am: and ate the breakfast before heading out at 9:45. On his way out, he saw Komachi's friend outside the gate so he decided to call Komachi and let them in. "Come in, Komachi is inside watching the tv." said Hikigaya after calling Komachi and went on his way.
*With Komachi and her friends after Hikifaya left*
"Ne, Ne, Komachi-chan, is that your brother? He looks hot." said one of Komachi's friend with the others nodding in agreement.
"Yeah! That is my Onii-chan." answered Komachi proudly.
*Back to Hikigaya*
Hikigaya arrived at the Kawasakis' house knocked on the door. Not long after, the door was opened by Kawasaki. "Ah in. I'll be staying here as well, like the first time i made this request, Ebina got sick meaning she can't come."
"Well since I'm already here, I'll just stay and play games and with Keika." aid Hikigaya.
And the same thing like during the first time Hikigaya did this request happened again except that they are more casual than before.
END
A/N: sorry for the bad chalter and next chapter will be Yumiko's chapter. And also sorry for the late update and my grammatical error.