Spoiler: This chapter includes parts from Ch-182,183 of Kanojo Okarishimasu. Well, I was thinking about the conversation part between Mami and Chizuru but the latest chapter kinda brought an interenting twist to it.

Ch-2

Irresistible issues-

Kinoshita Kazuya's POV-

AH SHITTTTT! What should I do? What the hell is Mami chan up to? She knows about us and she's also trying to warm up with MY GRANDMA!?... THAT'S REALLY SUSPICIOUS! She already warned Mizuhara once! She's definitely pissed off! AND EVEN MORE, she knows she was in my room!

Who knows what she's told to who! This is really bad! We're sitting on a powder keg! Even if I had to ask Mami chan about this on line…. GAAAAH! AND IT'S NOT LIKE I CAN ASK HER ON LINE, she's probably blocked me anyway. We barely ever talk! It'd be awkward to start asking a bunch of questions! Also, I went on to say Mizuhara that I'll help her out yet I couldn't do a thing.

No… There is… There's one thing! I can confess! I'll confess! I'll do it right now! I'll take a lie and make it come true!

…. GAAAAH! I can't! If I do it right now I'll look like an asshole who can't read the room! Maybe….., I should just talk to Kibe again just to see where it stands and try to get a read on the situation. I have to hurry! I really need to do something ASAP!

The next day I went to confront Kibe straight

….

" You're sure!? you promise that there was nothing weird about her….!?"

"Huh? Where's this coming from" Said Kibe with an uncertain expression.

"I'm talking about Mami chan! C'mon did she drop any random questions about Mizuhara!?" AGHH THIS IS SO FRUSTRATING!

"I already told you no, didn't I? She's actually been a really good worker." He continued "We've only exchanged a few messages. But it seems like she's just serious about finding a job." He further added "Like I get it she's your ex-girlfriend, you don't want her getting all chummy with Grandma Nagomi."

But Kiba doesn't know what's going on….. He could be overlooking something…

"What's with you? What's got you so worried about her? Don't tell me you're still…. I will kick the crap our of you dude!" Said Kibe with a frowned expression.

"N-no way! Are you stupid!?" I LOVE MIZUHARA GODAMMIT!

"You've been with Chizuru san for nearly a year and a half now, right? Maybe it's rime you get serious. I can already see you in a church with Chizuru san next to you as your bride. Wouldn't be that strange really…..Sheeesh I'm so goddamn jealous."

Kibe…. you really are a nice guy. I wonder what Kibe would think when I tell him the truth? When I confess to Mizuhara, I'm pretty sure I'm gonna get blown out and cut off. Will he be pissed off if I put it day in clear….. or maybe he'd just laugh. He has been my friend forever. You could even call him my best friend. If I tell him the whole thing, maybe won't have to worry about him outing me to grandma. We don't have to worry about Mizuhara's grandma finding out…not anymore. Kibe is the only one that I can talk about this with…

"Kibe."

He brought his attention towards me.

"There's something I need to tell you." Its now or never… or maybe I need to reconsider.

"Huh? Something you wanna tell me? What's that supposed to mean…..?" Kibe seemed to be a little confused, then he made an anxious expression and continued.

"You'd better not be in love with me. That's gross and scary"

Don't act like you're turning me down!

"HELL NOOO. What are you, stupid!?"

"It's a joke man. I'd never steal you from Chizuru san."

Suddenly Kibe collects his belongings and stands up.

"Let's walk and talk."

I just hope this goes well.

We left the library block and made our way exiting the university campus…GAHHHH! … why is it so fucking awkward to even say something? What DO I want to tell him!? If I just drop, 'oh btw, Mizuhara's a rental girlfriend', on him he'll have a meltdown and I don't know if he'll keep it from grandma….

"Maaaan! I just wanna have sex." Said Kibe with a stoic face.

Don't make any tougher than it already is! Should I make sure first? But how would I even do that!? It's not like I can just say 'Hey man, can you keep a secret from grandma?' What should I do …..

"With the mood around it seriously feels as if you are going to ask me out" Said Kibe with a frightened face.

"H-huh? NOOO WAY! Um well do you know Grandma, right!?" Yess let's go with this for now.

"Uh huh …. Nagumo san right?"

Ok cool! No errors here..

"Do you like her?"

"Wha?" Said Kibe with a repulsive face and continued "What the hell?"

Shit this is getting out of my hands. GAAAAH!

"N-no c'mon, just tell me what do you think of her as a person?"

"I wouldn't say I like her or whatever but she has been looking after me since I was little. In a word, she's precious to me."

Precious means like right!? O-ok…..

"Ohhhh! I seee! I seee !... and me?"

"Come again…?" Said Kibe with a disgusted face and continued "Right now I hate you."

Fuck this is getting nowhere!

"Dude please… I'm asking you seriously…PLEASE!

"You're really starting to scare me man."

Shit, he is getting creeped out by it! GAAAH! I knew it! I'll never be able to find out like this…

"Is it about Chizuru san?" Said Kibe with an annoyed look.

"HUHHH!? Wh-wh-why do you ask!?" IIYAAAAAH! He is quick to catch on things way far off when it's not the time!

"Well, it's got something to do with Nagomi san, and it's hard for you to talk about. I think I get the gist. I know Nagomi san's expectations of Chizuru san are kinda nuts. I can imagine you'd feel confused abput what to do if something happened."

He is sharp when he needs to be….!

"Well, yeah, it's something down the same lines….."

Maybe it's going to be much tougher than I thought

"GAAAAAAAH! Its okay Kibe, well then, I'm off." I left just being unable to take the frustration.

"U-oh.. Later!? You're definitely weird today, rest properly after your part time job….."

Annoying…...I guess I only have one option now, I'll confess to her after my part time job….Aghhhhhh, I just wish if all my frustration could just go away while I fap to my favorite collections.

Ichinose Chizuru's POV-

All I have is Mami san standing in front of me. The best choice that comes in my mind is to avert eye contact and just pass by as if unnoticed….

"Oh sorry. Do I have the wrong person? Or perhaps you're acting?" Spoke Mami san once I passed through her.

"Wow, I expected no less! A truuue actress!" She continued…. I cannot avoid this.

"What do you want…?" Breaking the awkward silence, I spoke…

"Oh, nothing! I'm just amazed! Making and starring in your own crowdfunded movie? Then again, you're gorgeous, so a lot of things are starting to make sense." She stopped and continued.. "Relax. I haven't told Grandma Nagomi or Kibe chan for that matter so in return, I have a favour to ask, I've got a coupon for mister donut and I'd just feel soooooooo lonely going by myself!"

She is being suggestively suspicious here, but maybe this can be the only opportunity where I can make myself clear and perhaps confront her with the schemes she is trying to come up with. It's seriously taxing and I feel Kazuya kun could get some closure with the issue once I get a clear picture of what's going on.

We headed towards the shopping center in proximity to our university campus where we made our way towards Mister Donut. We sat in proximity to the entrance of the café….. Nothing bothers me more that people being unnecessarily chummy when they don't have to. It just feels fake and way too obvious.

We went on to place our orders and after some time, we received our orders we placed. Mami san was being unnecessarily lively and its just increasing my suspicions…..

"ENJOYY!" Said the person sitting opposite to me trying to be artificially lively. "MMM! MMMMM! SOOOOOOOO GOOOOD!"
If this is what she's come to do then can I leave already!? I literally ditched my lecture to just listen to what she has to say. After the unnecessary act, she finally spoke….
"Talk about a surprise! I was checking crowdfunding to help out Kibe chan with his app and suddenly you're there on my screen! But relax! I made sure Kibe chan didn't see it." The way she is trying to mention about 'checking' seems really like a lie but I'll let is aside…. It's a relief that she really didn't mention anything to them, she is speaking the truth over here.
"By the way…your grandma, did she…."

"Oh…..no. In the end she….." Before she could continue, I cut her off and told her what she asked for.

"I see…., that's really too bad…., I'm so sorry for your loss." Spoke the person opposite to me once I finished telling her about my Grandma.

"Oh….no, that's…." I tried to continue but words couldn't come out. Silence prevailed in the background as Mami san goes on to sip her tea…..she knows….she knows everything…. About my career….the movie….so, what is it she wants to talk about? Wait, Grandma Nagomi!? What's been going on lately since Mami san getting associated to you? Whatever the case, behind her fake liveliness, Mami san definitely seems furious about something….. Seriously what do you want? What now of all days? I continued keeping my composure "So….what exactly can I help you with….?

"Oh no, c'mon! You don't need to go all defensive on me! It's nothing big!" Said Mami san in caution and continued "There's just something that's been nagging at me." Nagging…huh? "The acting business, it's all about image, right? And you, working as a rental girlfriend….aren't you worried about your career?"

….! She got me there. Gotta counter this!

"Diamond runs a strictly platonic business and I've already informed the agency so there won't be any problems. And if people find out there so end up judging me, I've prepared myself for that."

That should do the job to shut her up for good.

"You're a tough cookie…." Said the person with her fake expression of conveying a sarcasm….. You won't be able to swallow the cookie if you don't chew it properly so it's better that you give up.

"But you knowww, I just don't quite get it…."

"Hm?" What's the clarification now?

"A movie producer? And an Actress…? Does that seem like you're keeping your distance?"

Is that it? Her real point?

"There's nothing to worry about there. Of course, for a rental girlfriend, it's an unusual situation…but as a producer, he was a consummate professional."

"And your bag?"

"Huh?" Which bag is she talking about?

"I saw in kau kun's room. Your bag." Damn…there's no excusing that one…

"You misunderstood." I countered.

"Huh?"

"That bag… I lent it to him as a prop." I clarified.

"I see." Now I could see that cold expression of hers. Maybe it's wrong to lie.

"I apologize for lying to you I mean."

"Huh"

"I had continued seeing him after that. But the way I see it….that has nothing to do with Grandma Nagomi."

"W-woah just don't tense up so much, but you know she's just really great. She's older, but she wants to know so much about young people. She's really easy to get along with I guess but…, that's exactly why I feel bad…when I think about her being deceived." I get your point and I feel guilty about it but at the same time I don't get it.

" I've been thinking for a long time…. About why you'd go so far to support Kazu kun? You've lied to the school, his family and you've sort of been going overboard supporting him. I guess I feel like it's not normal…at first, I thought it was because you were in love with him….That maybe while 'dating, you caught feelings for him so I figured that sort of things must happen but I get it! I've gone through the same thing!" What is she trying to really explain?

"When Kazu kin and I were dating, I was being nice to him and he sort of got carried away? Even after we broke up, he just wouldn't leave me alone…. It was sort of halfway like stalking, I guess?" Is that really the case, I somewhat feel she is wrong but at the same time I can't really respond to that.

"I'm telling you it was a close call! I thought he was going to kill me!" She said while reaching out for my hands on the table. She continued "Guys are simple creatures, right? You tell him you like him one time, and so even when you aren't dating anymore…. He constantly thinks he can hook up with you? He's crazy…" Is he still hung up to that thought? I don't want to believe her but at the same time I couldn't agree more with her at some level.

"And that's why I don't want you to worry. I'm on your side. An annoying client's clung on to you….. and you're bound to confidentiality, so you cant say anything right? But you don't need to let him manipulate you anymore. What do you think? How about you and I bring an end to this? All of it! I'll save you from Kazu kun."

…. I just can't think of anything straight now. A part of me doe not want to believe in whatever she expressed but at the same time I am listening to her rationality. No no no, don't think about it much! If this is what she wanted to say then its better to take leave now. I'll think about this when the moment is right to discuss the same….. I withdrew my hands to which Mami san was having a grip on and stood up, this startled her.

"If that's all you wanted to say then I must take my leave."

Before I could leave the café, Mami grabbed my wrist.

"Woah, wait, what's the hurry? What I told you was the absolute truth. If you like it or not, but if you want to reconsider the options, I offered to you then I would be sooooo happpyyyy to help you….! Here is my phone number. Call me if you feel like asking moreeeee." She said by handing over a slip of paper which included her contact details.

I let go of the wrist and made my way outside the café and then the shopping center. I was completely loss of words and couldn't even process my internal thoughts. Sigh, this is so messed up…., what am I supposed to do here?

I finally made my way outside the shopping center; from there I went back to the university campus to attend the remaining lectures I had. I couldn't concentrate at all. Mami san's words were terrifying and was in my mind. Just thinking about the same gives me goosebumps. Was she putting up a façade or is all of that the right thing to do? I really don't get it.

After the lectures finished, I was restless to leave the university campus for two reasons, that being first I was extremely hungry! Because of all the things that were in my mind drained my energy and the second reason being I unwillingly wanted to see Kazuya kun to confirm if I'm not the one wrong here. While making my way back to my apartment, I decided to make a stop to eat. There was a Ramen Shop in the way. Before entering the shop, The person who I wanted to meet unconsciously stood in front of me.

"Kazuya kun?"

"Mi-Mizuhara, w-wh-what are you doing here?" He fumbled, trying to keep his composure.

"I thought to stop by to have a bite. Also, I'm not Mizuhara right now!"

"Ahaha, u-um sorry….u-um I'm here for the s-sa-s-same as well. Just coming back after finishing my part time. I wanted to talk to you about something." His tone suddenly seemed serious.

"I want to ask you something as well, how about we grab a bowl of Ramen and discuss the following.?"

"Th-that's sounds great!?" Said Kazuya kun while fidgeting his t-shirt.

Maybe I can get some closure with this…. But before that, it's a little occupied here. Let me occupy a place first.

Yukino's POV-

What a hectic day it has been for us. First the acceptance of Hiratsuka sensei's order. Then visiting the club room for inspection. After that, back-to-back lectures and then an inspection round of the campus in behalf of adding member to the newly formed club. I highly doubt that this club would pitch any interest if we told them the real purpose of the club and the way it functions. Now we finally have finished with our day. Well it was not bad at all considering how taxing our orientation was hehehe… Suddenly Hachiman spoke up..

"So, how about we grab a bite somewhere on our way back? Since it was a long day and um…. You know.." Heh, I know why though but I'll say it out loud.

"Oh yeah I know why though, A certain someone has his duty to cook today, and to run away from it, he says its better to eat outside! Hmmmmmm" I gave a smirk back to him.

"GEEH, I-I know that really well, I'm fully aware about the condition of cooking alternatively but it won't hurt to eat outside once in a while right?" Said Hachiman with a frowned expression.

"I'm just joking, I like pulling your leg and you know that really well." I said giving him another smirk.

"Don't pull it that much, it'll pop out of the socket!" Said Hachiman with a smirk.

"PFFFT- Hhahahahaha, You and your application for biology can be incredible." I couldn't stop laughing with his remark.

"Well, I helped you releasing a good amount of 'endorphin', don't you feel that?" He gave back another smirk and continued "So, what do you want to have?"

"Ramen!" I really want to have it it's been a while honestly.

"Really, but if it's too much for you then-"

I quickly cut him off by putting my index finger on his lips.

"I'll be able to handle it well." I said smiling at him.

"Are you sure?" He said with a concerned look that can be called as caring.

"Yeah, so where are we going?" I smiled warmly and reached out for his left hand, he reciprocated it and within a minute, our finger intervened each other.

"How about Takahashi Ueno's Ramen? It's located at a proximity to Okachimachi Station. It's got pretty good reviews."

"Done!" Because I have no sense of direction despite being quite familiar with this area. Tehehe…

"That was fast, so Ramen it is!" He smiled back at me… I know how much you are trying to hide it from me but the most excited out of us is you Pan san-2. Now that I think about it, I knew for some time about his resemblance with pan san's eyes but, he really can replicate Pan san to some degree. At times, his Pan san power radiates more that Pan san. Wait, was Pan san always Hachiman in disguise? What am I even thinking? We are going to eat ramen right.

With our intervened finger, we approached the station, it's as if like Hachiman is my personal navigator. If he wouldn't have been here then i would have lost my sense of direction already. We then turned right towards a narrow alleyway and made it to the ramen shop. We noticed that it was quite occupied. Hachiman suddenly told me that he would volunteer and reserve seats for me while we had to wait for our turn. After waiting for ten minutes, we finally had our chance to sit. Honestly the shop gave a different vibe and I was liking it honestly. This shop has a coupon system which could be obtained from a vending machine inside the shop. This machine is technically for getting your choice your ramen through a coupon. All we have to do is click on the type of ramen we want to have and then after you get the coupon, you just have to hand it to the owner. No mixing of orders, also its consistent. It's a good system.

"So have you decided which one you want to have Yukino?"

"Get me an Abura-Soba." It's the one I wanted to try and now finally.

"I'll go with Toyama Ramen then, sit here while I'll obtain the coupons from the vending machine." He stood up and disappeared behind the crowd to get the coupons.

Now I feel Hachiman was right! Ramen shops definitely have their own set of an atmosphere. It sets you out from the rest yet is absolutely irresistible.

Hachiman's POV-

While making my way towards the vending machine, I had one big challenge in front of me to overcome. It's the crowd inside the shop…Damn, this is something that neither I nor Yukino feels comfortable about. But wait, wasn't I the one who was the most enthusiastic for getting a bowl of Ramen? She might've noticed as well….. She still went along to pamper my suggestion? Wayyy to high on points! She literally redeemed herself from all the teasing she did to me….heh. Anyways, I just noticed the crowd that was flocking inside the shop was taking its leave….Ohh I see, maybe it's one of the so called gatherings done by our dear corporate slaves. Sigh, what a pain honestly …..literally accompanying your higher subordinates and following them anywhere can be so taxing. Free slavery and exploitation at is best heh.

When I was trying to get through the departing flock of crowd to reach the vending machine, I bumped into someone unintentionally. By the time the crowd left the shop, it was moderately empty and I noticed the person who bumped into me fell down on her back….. I'm certainly the worst to not notice around my surroundings when using Stealth Hikky! It's not like I'm losing touch but I feel as if I'm gradually homogenizing with my surroundings. It's good as well as bad. Anyways. I better hurry up, apologise, help the person and then disappear…..

By the time I could do anything, I noticed the person who I bumped into was a little familiar to me from the morning…. I've seen her somewhere, I might be mistaken but is she the person Hiratsuka sensei was talking to this morning? Ichino-something san? She was the reason why Yukino agreed to take sensei's order. Also, she seemed to be really troubled and anxious about something…., as if it was eating up her thinking….. I lent out my hand to the person who fell down..

"I apologise for bumping on you! Are you okay? Can you stand up?" I said hurryingly while lending my hand to help her stand up.

"U-Um eh-e-um yeah." Said the person on the ground hesitantly reaching out for my hand… Yeah yeah I know, you are probably creeped out by me and my eyes but at least I'll keep the courtesy to help.

Before she could get hold of my hand to stand up, another person who I didn't notice until now swiftly pushed me aside and grabbed the person's hand….

"Hey, you! What the hell do you think you are doing?" Said the person with hazel hair and eyes in a furious expression.

"I'm simply trying to help the person who fell-"

Before I could complete my sentence, the person grabbed by t-shirt collar and pushed me against the vending machine.

"I know you are just some creep who pushed Miz-…Ichinose down on purpose and now, you are trying to cover your fault by hitting on her? You wanna take this out or what?" Said the Hazel haired person….. What, how is it my fault if I look like a creepy person? Is it my fault if my eyes are like this? I know I can be mistaken to be a criminal but I was honestly trying to help….. I am pissed now…, I just wanted to obtain coupons and this is how I am treated? Well it's nothing new to me nut what pisses me off is that I've been waiting to have Ramen and this idiot just spoiled it.

"Oi!" I grabbed his hand that gripped my collar and pushed it away and continued "Before jumping to conclusions, it's better that you ask the person about what he actually intended to do! I apologized to Ichinose san for 'unintentionally' pushing her down and to redeem myself, I lent out my hand… Am I wrong over here?" I finished off keeping my cool. But he didn't seem convinced and suddenly Ichinose san interviened…

"Kazuya kun, that's no-"

"No Ichinose, people like him are hidden criminals who just look for an excuse to hit on people….. it'll teach this asshole his place." Said the hazel haired. I could see him getting angrier by moments.

Wait, I hope you heard me out, are you an idiot, did you leave your mind somewhere else before listening to my explanation. I'm not trying to do anything to your companion here. It's just a pain to deal with people like him…. Acting like a hero of justice before hearing what exactly happened is so dumb and immature. Aghh, it's as if like he is the immature version of Hayama and Tobe combined….what a terrible fusion.

"Hachiman, is everything alright?" Suddenly Yukino appeared in front of me with a concerned look towards me and then furiously turned over towards the hazel haired person.

"Can I have an explanation regarding the public harassment displayed by you towards my boyfriend mister?" Damn, I haven't seen that Icey cold glare of hers in a while.

"This creep was trying to hit on my gi-my friend…Wait what!? Boyfriend? This creep?" Oi oi, its about time you see people staring us around….its awkward… not for me but for you.

"K-Kazuya kun… this person is right, he was trying to help me." Said Ichinose san with a disappointed look….. I kinda feel bad for the guy now, so awkward.

"R-rea-realy?" Said Kazuya.. oh so that's the name of this person. Suddenly I could feel the temperature dropping around me….Crap! It's Yukino!

"If you think you have the liberty to judge a person without looking past him, I guess you are a disgrace! A completely despicable creature existing in this society. I guess I should be the one to report you for harassing my Boyfriend publicly despite him proving his innocence. He was helping out your companion yet you have the urge to question his actions? It about time-"

I suddenly reached out to Yukino….

"It's okay Yukino, I'm partially at fault here. Let's not escalate this any further." I said trying to calm her down but then she spoke again with a very concerned look…

"But Hachiman, it's not right for you to take the blame all the time when you have never been at fault! This is just like-" I raised my right hand up stopping her to finish. I smiled back at her.

"It's okay, I was really partially at fault. If I wouldn't have pushed down Ichinose san then none of this would have happened."

Kazuya suddenly backed off a little keeping a distance and questioned Yukino..

"Is he really your boyfriend or are you one of-" Before he could continue Ichinose san spoke up furiously…

"KAZUYA KUN, I saw them together this morning while I was passing through their department. Their faculty in charge caught me passing via their department and that's the moment I saw them together! They wanted to talk to the faculty in charge themselves but waited for me to finish off and leave."

I was right, we did catch a glimpse of her this morning. Yukino suddenly calmed down and Kazuya was shocked and looked absolutely apologetic for his actions. Ichinose san seemed disappointed. Suddenly Kazuya bowed down to me….

"I'M VERY SORRY FOE THE WAY I BEHAVED TOWARDS YOU, I WAS GETTING AHEAD OF MYSELF AND WAS NOT BEING MYSELF. I suddenly lashed out at you because I was feeling uncomfortable about something….I'M EXTREMELY SORRY" Damn, he can be sincere when he has to be. Almost simple and transparent in his character. As far as what I can analyze, he is not putting up a façade. Appreciatable….But this is embrassing and awkward. Not even my sly apologized to me like this during the prom….

"Ah-um please raise you head, it was partially my fault as well. It's getting awkward around." I turned towards Ichinose san "I apologise to you for pushing you down. I really am."

"Please don't, I should apologise for the commotion caused and I should be thankful to you for your gesture." Said Ichinose san. Suddenly Yukino spoke up…

"Ichinose san, I thank you for clearing things up before it got any complicated. Also, I'll apologise for lashing out at your companion." Wow…. You didn't have to do that.

"No no, perhaps it's our fault here, I should have been more careful before bumping onto each other." She continued "For redeeming, how about we have Ramen together?" Wait, what? I was planning to have Ramen with Yukino alone….. Do I have to tolerate this Simp as well? I am fine with just keeping my distance… People like him can be really annoying. Sigh, here goes my private time with Yukino and my bowl of ramen. Maybe a little bit of it won't hurt.

"Sure! I wouldn't mind." Spoke Yukino before I could give my reply…. Well, there you have it.

The four of us now…YEAH! FOUR PEOPLE NOW, including me looked for a table that could accommodate four of us now. Somehow, I could feel the tension between the two companions, I let it aside for the moment until we could find a seat for us. Finally, we found a cabin well suited for a small mixer. We made our way inside the cabin, Yukino sat with me whereas the two companions sat opposite to us. Damn, it seems like these two were about to discuss something important between each other and somehow to make the entire situation less tensely, Ichinose san suggested to have Ramen with us. It was not their plan but I can understand that when you wish to confront something by avoiding a situation, you try to look for a valid course. But at the same time your subconsciousness stops you because it could ruin the relationship and can make things really awkward…..Suddenly Yukino spoke up to make the situation less awkward..

"You really had a hard time this morning Ichinose san."

"Ah-u-um yeah, I was in a bind. Hiratsuka sensei caught me the third time. I'm thankful that she is understanding." Said Ichinose san with a sense of relief.

"Do you know Hiratsuka sensei?" I inquired

"She is a joint councilor for our department as well. She is someone I'd personally recommend if people really have issues." She finished off saying off with a warm smile.

"I know right!" I interjected which caused the two companions to twitch over my remark.

"How do you know her?" Asked Ichinose san and Kazuya together.

"We know her since a long time. She was our teacher as well as our councilor back at High school, she taught us Japanese literature and history." Said Yukino. This surprised the both the companions.

"Which school did you guys go to then? It could be somewhere here in Tokyo." This time Kazuya spoke up to make his situation a little better.

"The both of us passed out of Sobu High. And it's not Tokyo, the both of us come from Chiba." I explained.

"What? You mean that Sobu high?" asked the both in sync.

"Yes." Answered Yukino….wait, that's nothing to do with puffing your chest out, it makes it a little weird. No Hachiman no! Your language!

"But isn't Chiba a part of Tokyo?" asked Ichinose san.

"No, I live in my Chiba period!" This interjection startled the both.

"How obsessed are you with Chiba? Are you Chibaman or what?" Wait, maybe yeah. That's a good nickname Yukino! Points for that.

"Make me an official mascot of Chiba then Yukipedia." I gave a smirk back to her. This made the both sitting opposite to us a little confused….ahhh, these guys have no idea how the both of us entered into our own little world.

"I didn't get your names?" Ichinose san suddenly asked us…..ohh, we started holding a conversation and forgot to even introduce ourselves.

"I'm Hikigaya Hachiman! A fresher in the department of political science."

"I'm Yukinoshita Yukino! The same as what Hachiman mentioned."

Suddenly Kazuya spilled the water out of his mouth and Ichinose san dropped her glass of water. Damn, I didn't expect them to react like that.

"W—wa-w-w-WHAAAAT? You mean 'the yukinoshita'?" Kazuya fumbled in shock and anxiousness.

"Could you please lower your voice? People in this shop are going to hear you again!" Said Yukino with a frowned expression.

"But, for us it is infact a surprise." Said Ichinose san with a surprised expression.

Guess I should just fade away from the background now. This can be very troublesome since I'll be showered with questions. Okay lets escape….eeeeeeeek! Wait don't grab my wrist Yukino, the situation is very dire, I have to make my escape.

"So Hikigaya, how? How did Yukinoshita san become your girlfriend? No offense here but maaan it's hard to imagine someone with those looks to get one….I mean I don't want to insult you here but the first impression I got from you while entering inside this show was rather that of a shady person with a set of dead fish eyes!? But Yukinoshita san…um-eh she's amongst one of the most beautiful women I've come across!" Finished Kazuya with a blush.

"So, you would go on to call every single woman you meet beautiful Kazuya kun?" Said Ichinose san with a furious and disappointed expression.

"N-NOOOOO, it's just that I'm saying because I felt like." Said Kazuya with a mixed expression of both embarrassment and fear.

"Thank you, but also, if you are just judging Hachiman with his eyes then I would like to make it clear to you that you should look beyond these things. It is really rude of you to sat that! Also, if you ignore his eyes then you would never find a man as attractive as him."

This statement startled Kazuya. Ichinose san looked amazed with Yukino's statement….AGHHHHHHH, its embarrassing as hell. I want to die now! It's been a while since I wished to be drop dead. But Yukino, that was very high on Hachiman points. Kazuya then went on to study my face and then mumble to himself saying 'yeah, he is handsome indeed'. Oi oi, it's fine if Yukino complements me…., wait, it's embarrassing. But you have no right to call me handsome. If it would've been Totsuka then I'd still want to attain nirvana because of his cuteness….I hope he is doing well.

"But, wasn't is difficult for the both of you." Asked Ichinose san curiously.

"We had our own share of issues to deal with. Of course, it was really tough for us. We both suffered and endured it all….inter matters, external matters whatever you want to label it as, but we always took detours to get to each other and if talking about the present, here we are now." Yukino responded with a warm smile with the indication of nostalgia flashing in her emotions.

"Anyways leave us, what about you? Are you both really companions or more than that?" Yukino continued.

This statement suddenly made them flush heavily. Oh, so I was kind of right about my analysis. Ichinose san suddenly spoke up while still flushing…

"N-no we are nothing like that. Right Kazuya kun."

"Y-Yeah, not at all." Replied Kazuya in somewhat embarrassment as well as disappointment…What I observe here is that the both of them definitely have feelings for each other but there are three things that stop them to do so. First being that Ichinose san is still a little stubborn to admit this and make a move, second being Kazuya does not have faith in himself and feels that there are others who are far better than him. He also thinks that he would get rejected the instant he asks her out, the third one being a third party trying to meddle in between. This is what I could figure out by far, the rest I don't know.

Wait, is it right for me to even meddle into others affairs? Absolutely not! It's just that they happened to invite us out to eat with them and gradually with their conversation, I happened to think about their relationship. That's it! I still decided to intervene…Maybe this habit of mine would take time to go.

That's it for now people. I've thought of extending this scene in the next chapter and then I'd put in some changes. I have my exams coming up so most probably the upcoming chapters might take time. Stay tuned until then.