Chapter 5.

*Buzz**Buzz**2 new unread message*

"Who have the guts to disturb my moment with Chiba-chan?" I pick up my phone from my pocket and two known contacts had been shown.

"Hmmm, Komachi and Grandpa?" I frowned after seeing the second sender.

Didn't we just separate several hours ago? Is he trying to bring the Hell here in Chiba?

I suck out all of my courage and open the one sent by my grandfather since there is a saying "Save Komachi for the last".

*Grandfather*

I almost forgot to tell you. When you go back to school, meet my friend there, he is the Principal, I think? It seems he needs something from you since he allowed you to extend your vacation at least show some gratitude. Give me and your grandmother our regards! By the way, don't forget to practice the basics.

I narrowed my eyes. "You were not even sure who you talked to? Why do I need to be the one to give gratitude when I volunteer to go back at the right time?"

"Think positive Hachiman! You also got a message from your cute Imouto" I open the other message

*Cute Imouto*

Good afternoon Onii-chan! Based on the time you left that Grandma told me. You should have arrived in Chiba right? Komachi wants to buy some ingredients but I'm busy studying so I need someone to buy those for me. I wonder if there is someone who will help Komachi *cry* Here are the list. Thanks!

By the way, I miss you a lot! Kyaa! That must be high in Komachi Points!

A smile formed in my mouth. "Silly Imouto, you know that Onii-chan can't reject you. Might as well add some Hachiman points. "

***Market***

"Hmm, this should be the last one…" I double check all the things I brought.

I nod in satisfaction. "…Nothing's missing"

I look at the girl that is following me for some time.

"So, do you need something Miura-san?" My sudden question shocked the girl.

She averts her gaze at me. "U-Ummm Hikio?"

Who's that? Oh, silly me, it's my nickname from the rude Fire Queen.

"You're acting like a stalker, yet you don't know who you talked to?" My words cause the flame in the Queen ignite.

"I'm not a stalker!" She shouts those words that cause attention to the surroundings.

It seems she realizes what she did as she suddenly drags me far from the previous spot.

She glares at me which I just shrug.

I didn't even do anything except saying my honest thoughts.

After calming down, she inspects me once again. "It's really you! Oh, I don't mean any mean thoughts…"

She points at my hair. "…It's just that your hair is covering your eyes."

Yep, she is ruder than I thought, not only giving me a nickname but even using my eyes as a basis to my existence. Add the fact that she didn't mean any negative thoughts from it.

Does anyone can only recognize me by my eyes? How about my ahoge? Well, the hair will grow when a person doesn't cut it. Does this woman don't have common sense?

"So, now you know that it's me, do you need something?" I said calmly.

I just got away from Hell so I might as well avoid the walking torch in front of me.

"Can we talk in the café outside?" Her fiery eyes stared at me while she put her hands on her waist.

Did I already touch a mine? Why do I feel that it sounds more like a command rather than a question? This queen can really shift gear faster than I thought.

I peek at my wallet if I have enough money, and Alas it is only enough for one drink.

Think Hachiman Think. How will you save your money here? Okay here goes nothing…

"I don't mind…" I smile at her and move one step backward. "…but will you treat me?"

*Pop* My question cause the flawless forehead of the Fire Queen to pop up some vein.

"You!" I immediately run through the counter since I already foresee what's going to happen to this pitiful me, so I'll just do a tactical retreat and face it on a later date.

***Café***

"I'll take this" I point an iced black coffee.

The waiter nods and asks. "What size sir?"

"Gulp." I hesitantly glance on the girl opposite of me.

"Just give him the large one…" She gives me her trademark fiery eyes.

Miura then points an Iced Latte Frappe without removing her eyes on me."…and give me this, large one as well."

I'm feeling nervous now. How did I get caught once again? Ah right…

*Flashback*

"Ha…ha…ha…" I force a laugh once I saw a long line from the counter. "…it seems today is my unlucky day. What a grand welcome I got from Chiba."

"Ouch!" I yelled.

I already know that it is the signal that I failed to escape from the one and only Fire Queen.

"Why did you run?" Her voice sounds more irritated than before.

Be calm Hachiman! Everything can be settled if you answer honestly! Remember honesty is a must if you want to be a Househusband.

Just take it as a mock play when you do something bad to your workaholic wife.

"Ummm, I thought you're angry, so I tried to avoid your wrath." No change in her emotion. Nice so far.

"Why did you assume that I am angry?" She gave me a super obvious angry face.

Would you mind to ask that to all of the people in the line and I will bet that most of them will say you are!

"Ummm, I think I saw a vein popped up on you… Ouch!" A heel step on my shoes.

"Could you repeat what you just said…" A smile plastered on her face, but the aura shows otherwise.

I didn't think that you want me to repeat but to rephrase what I said.

"…And besides whose fault it is, to begin with?"

Can you remove that smile? I'm feeling nervous now.

"I-I only just ask if you can treat me since you were the one who suggested there in the first place." She frowned at my words.

Before she could utter another word. I put my hand on her mouth and signal her with my eyes that we are getting unwanted attention.

It seems she understands my intention as she removes my hand from her mouth and looks at the floor.

Did the Queen get embarrassed? Well even I would also get embarrassed in this situation, but I'd rather maintain my composure since what's the point having two people get embarrassed?

An old woman on her 40's approach Miura. "Dear, you shouldn't scold your boyfriend just because he can't treat you, right?"

Both I and Miura got our eyes wide opened like it will pop out in a few more seconds.

Miura who wants to clear up the misunderstanding shouts "H-H-He is not my boyfriend!"

I facepalmed, stuttering won't help us in this situation.

"Fu fu fu, So is it a one-sided love?" The old woman put her hands on her mouth as she tried to inspect Miura.

"It is not either!" Miura loud answer cause more attention.

I think she noticed it since her face becomes redder. Well, the situation will prevent me from getting hurt, so I'll just stay quiet.

Miura tries to look at me, but I look on the other side and distance myself a little bit further since she might resort to violence.

"Hmmm, Well the only thing you can do is show your sincerity to him okay?..." She winked at her and looks at me. "…You should also be a gentleman on her since woman likes them if the one, they love is treating them well.

"I will remember that" I nod in approval.

That was a good reference for my future so that my wife will not try to use violence on me unlike a certain someone here.

"What is it?" I look at Miura who is glancing at me.

"N-nothing" With that our time in the counter flow silently.

*End of Flashback*

"What do you want to talk about? Hayama?" I saw her frowns.

"Why did you bring up Hayato?" I heard a hint of annoyance on her voice.

Better answer her honestly. "I thought you want to consult something about him since you like him."

"T-that's…" She stutters at my words.

No need to hide it, Ms. Obvious! Everyone knows it and who doesn't like that Smiling Hunk. If I am a normal girl that didn't learn the cruel reality, then even I would be head over heels to him.

"…It's not about him this time". She glares at me with a meaning to 'Stop prying.'

"Then what is it?" I look at her while resting my chin on the back of my hand.

"It is about Yui "

"Yuigahama?" She nodded.

"and I think Yukinoshita is the same as well" She added.

"Both of them?" I give her a questioning look.

That's weird. Did they fight? Did they get a misunderstanding and the Yuri Path got demolished?

Does Isshiki back down in the election?

If there is another cause. It should be the retirement of the student council president and the third year.

Oh right! The disciplinary committee head should also retire soon.

Does that have a relation on the problem of the two? Well, no need to dig further since there is no proof yet.

"Yes, I tried to talk to Yui if she had a problem, but she just said 'Nothing' "

Typical Yuigahama. She won't burden her friend for her own problem. What a good girl, burden yourself but won't burden others. It's just hypocritic thinking which made me hate them.

"And no information regarding Yukinoshita?..." she nods.

"…Even Hayama didn't know anything?" she flinches from my question but still nods.

"Well if you think that I know anything. I apologize but I am more useless than you since I just came back from my vacation" I bow at her.

The waiter arrives and gives us our orders. "Here's your order mam and sir".

We both say thanks to him.

"About the drink, I'll pay for you on Monday," I said as I sip it. Black coffee with a bittersweet taste, I should savor it while it's free for now.

"No need, it's my treat but seriously Hikio you shouldn't do that on other girls. We don't like a man when they said that." She starts her motherly lecture.

"I'm just being honest here. It will only anger the girl more if they learn that I don't have money later on." She giggles and sips some of her drink.

"Well, I think you are the only man who will do that." I grab some tissue and pass it to her.

"Then it is my honor." She blushes, it seems she notices that whipped cream is present between her lips and nose.

"Thank you" She wipes the whipped cream off.

I just gave her a nod.

After we finished our drinks, we head out of the Café.

"I think your direction is on the opposite so, See ya!" I point my finger on her direction.

"Seriously Hikio! Didn't you learn from the woman before that be a little gentleman" She narrows her eyes and starts glaring at me once again?

"I also said that I will remember it, I'll do it if I like it and as a payback for the frappe, I'll give you an update if I learn something regarding the situation of Yuigahaman and Yukinoshita." She nods.

"Then Goodbye Hikio" She waves her hand.

I also raise my hand and wave.

Seems like a pain in the ass will greet me the day I return to the school.

"Well! I got a free drink, so I'll just savor this little lady luck…" I look at the plastic bag in my hand. "…and I got the ingredients for my Hachiman Points"

I open my phone and type.

-To Cute Imouto-

I bought all you need, that will be high on Hachiman points alright and I also miss you.

*Sent*

"That should be alright"

*Bzzz**Bzzz*

*Unknown Number*

Good Afternoon Hikigaya-kun

I got your number from Komachi-san, I'm sorry for not asking your permission regarding this but if you have free time tomorrow. Would you please meet me at the mall where we first met nee-san?

Please reply to your answer. Thank you

Yukinoshita Yukino

I registered her number with a contact name: Ice Queen

"Haaaahhh." I sigh heavily.

It seems problem-chan wants to meet this pitiful me so soon.

*To Ice Queen*

Okay I don't mind

I saved your number by the way so don't creep out or something, I will only use it for the purpose such as this.

*Sent*

*Bzzz Bzzz Bzzz Bzzz*

*Incoming Call: Ice Queen*

"Is saving her number even prohibited?" I click the Answer button

"Good afternoon Hikigaya kun" Formal as usual

"Yo!" A giggle can be heard from the other line

"Even with your extended vacation, nothing still changed?" I can imagine her mocking expression with the tone of her voice.

"It is not like I need to change; I might add something but change? NEVER…" I proudly state.

"…Why did you call? Do you want me to remove your contacts in my phone, if it is only that I can do it after this call."

Not like I have any reason to contact you.

"I didn't call you for something petty as that, it is just that make sure to come tomorrow, Understood?" A cold voice had been imbued from that last word.

Geez woman with 0% trust in me, even if I gruntled or pretend you will force me to go out from my safe haven.

"Alright," I lazily answered.

"Goodbye then, take care Hkigaya-kun" Too formal.

"kay" A giggle once again before I end the call.

Women are weird creatures except for Komachi.

"I'll just go home to regain my wasted energy, with my Imouto there I'll regain it in no time!"