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Epilogue

"Well, I guess it's time head back now. I'll be going now, see you guys later!" Josuke said while going back to his classroom.

"Ja ne!" The three happily replied.

"Oh yeah, I also heard that there's going to be four of them who'll transfer here on our school. Any idea who's the other two?" Kyon added.

"I'm not sure about the other two. But let's find out tomorrow."

"Alright then." Kyon replied.

"Sure, let's meet those new kids on the block tomorrow." Ryuuji also replied.

The three finished their cleaning duty afterwards and went straight back home. The night falls across the land and awaits for the new day to shine.

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Chapter 3: Transfer Students And Hand Signals

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Kawamorigaoka Int. School, April 2020, 8:00 A.M.

The students of class A-1 are already on their seats as the homeroom teacher, All Might, entered the classroom. He began greet his students.

"Good morning, class." The former symbol of peace greeted the students with a worn-out face.

"Good morning, All Might-sensei" The class replied before the teacher told them to sit down while telling them to listen for an announcement.

"As you all know, we have four exchange students from Japan coming here in A-1." The announcement has sparked whispers and questions around the room. "Make sure to treat them nicely, especially the deaf exchange student. Okay, you may now come in."

As soon as Kazuma heard what All Might just said, he remembered something and thought to himself, "Hmm... A deaf student... I think I've also heard this one before... Wait... Don't tell me this deaf student was from the movie I just bought from japan... I remember watching it last month... Yeah, I remember it now..."

The four students entered the class and two of the students were Taki and Mitsuha. The other two is yet to introduce themselves. One of the four, Mitsuha, introduced herself in front of the class.

"My name is Miyamizu Mitsuha. I came from a town called Itomori, which was destroyed because of a comet. Yoroshiku Onegaishimasu!" Mitsuha finished her introduction as All Might pointed her respective seat, which is on the far left on the back behind Asahina Mikuru's seat. Taki came in next...

"My name is Tachibana Taki, I lived in Tokyo and served as a waiter at a cafe on my former part-time job. Yoroshiku Onegaishimasu!" Taki then sat beside Mitsuha, which is behind Araragi Koyomi's seat. The third one was a 17 year old boy who was a friend of the deaf transfer student.

"My name is Ishida Shoya, erm... Not much to say anything about myself, but I look forward in meeting you all. Yoroshiku Onegaishimasu!" Shoya went to his seat that was right beside Taki and behind Aisaka Taiga's seat. The last one who'll introduce was a deaf girl. She picked up a chalk and wrote her name in front. Kazuma then thought to himself again; "That's right, and her name is..."

'西宮硝子' or 'Nishimiya Shouko' was written on the board. She pulled out a notebook and opened it to reveal a message.

"My name is Nishimiya Shouko, and I was born on the 7th of June. *flips to next page* I have a hearing problem but I still want to make friends with you all. *flips to next page* I'll be using this notebook or my phone as a way of communication. If you know sign language, that would be helpful. *flips to next page* I look forward in making great memories with you all in this class. *flips to next page* Yoroshiku Onegaishimasu." As she finished introducing herself, she put her notebook on her bag and sat on the seat beside Shoya and behind Agatsuma Zenitsu's seat.

The homeroom teacher finally said something before he left, "As for the non-transfer students here in A-1, you will be set as an example of a role model on the new addition in our class. And with that, you can do whatever you guys usually do in homeroom. Just call for your English teacher if she's not yet here by 9 o'clock. I'll be on the faculty if you need me. See you later." The class went usual like any other homeroom classes. While the hikikomori boy, Satou Kazuma, fiddles on his phone, he was approached by two transfer students and they were none other than Taki and Mitsuha.

"Oh, Taki and Mitsuha! Nice to see you again. What's up?"

"The thing is... Well... Me and Mitsuha haven't thanked you, Subaru, and Naofumi properly." Taki stated.

"W-Well is not that of a big deal but... You're welcome?" Kazuma said in awkwardness.

"It IS a big deal for us! Without you three, we wouldn't have even met in the first place. We'll do what you guys want us to do." Mitsuha insisted.

"You two would meet eventually since you both are enrolling here in this institute, don't worry. Also, did you just say you two would do anything?"

"Yes, anything!"

"Alright, Subaru! Naofumi! Come here for a sec'." Kazuma called out his other friends.

"Hmm? What's wrong?" Subaru asked.

"Hey Kazuma, what is it that you want?" Naofumi also asked.

"Okay, listen to this. These two said they wanted to do a proper thank you, so they're willing to do whatever we ask them do. What's gonna be it?"

"For me, I wanted them to get a part-time job since Taki used to be a waiter at a cafe in Tokyo. Mitsuha has none so it's a great opportunity for Mitsuha to get a part-time job so that she can earn her own allowance." Subaru told his preposition for the two.

"Don't you think that's kinda boring?"

"At least they can contribute to the society."

"Fine, whatever you say. Hey Naofumi, how about you?"

"Not much really... Hmm... Oh, how about this? Taki and Mitsuha will clean the whole classroom after school everyday in one month." Naofumi answered.

"Ooh, nice idea!"

"Then, it's my turn now... Hehehe..."

"I've got a bad feeling about this..." Taki said as he witness the smug grin of Kazuma.

Kazuma took a deep breath before asking,"Taki... Mitsuha... You two... I need you two to go to Kimyoutochi's National Park after class. In exact 4:30 right beside the cherry blossom trees near a wooden bench, make sure to have a passionate kiss. Taki, I'm asking you to let all you heart out and feel the adrenaline coursing through your veins as your lips with Mitsuha touch. Mitsuha, I'm asking you to feel the romantic moment where you two-

"NOT GONNA HAPPEN! MURI DESU YOOO!" Mitsuha quickly rejected the preposition.

"Y-Yeah, kissing all of the sudden? Dude, we just met last week! Well, we did meet before, but we kinda forget it a lot!" Taki added.

"Oh, come on! You said you would do anything!"

"ANYTHING BUT THAT!" Mitsuha answered in an overreacted way.

"Hmm, let's see... Ah, that's right. You two should have se-"

"THAT AIN'T HAPPENING ALSO!" Mitsuha continued.

"Yeah man, not cool!" Taki also answered back.

"Geez, you two are picky."

"Well, you should've at least asked for something like what Subaru and Naofumi did. Me and Taki still haven't even gone far on that kind of relationship."

"But he did wrote 'I Love You' on your hand, right?" Kazuma recalled

"*Blushes* U-UEEEHHH?! D-don't bring up some stuff that's out of the topic!"

"Fine... So, you want something like what Naofumi and Subaru asked... Hmm... Then, why don't you two clean my house on Saturday."

"Will do." Taki and Mitsuha replied in unison.

"Fast reply."

"But, I have one question, where do you think me and Mitsuha will have our part-time job." Taki asked.

"Sorry, but I'm not sure about that."

"Well, there's one place that comes to my mind." said Subaru. "Our classmate Giorno has opened a restaurant last month. It's called 'DiGiorno's' and it's a brand new restaurant cafe here in Kimyoutochi."

"How much are we gonna get on our job?" Taki asked.

"I heard it was probably around 500 dollars a week." Subaru answered

"Woah, that's a lot of cash!"

"But the thing is... Are you sure Mitsuha would agree in working at a maid cafe?"

"What?! A maid cafe?! Isn't that where the waitresses dresses up in a frilly maid costume that attracts horny otakus?!" Mitsuha said it with disgust."

"Please don't describe it in a bad way... DiGiorno's not all about fanservice, it's about the quality of their pizzas." said Subaru.

"Alright then. Anyways, where's this Giorno guy?"

"Right over there, the guy with a blonde hair and a pink vest." Subaru pointed at Giorno, who was talking with his gang members from Passione.

"Oh wait! Naofumi asked you two to clean the room after school for an entire month, right?" Kazuma remembered.

"Yeah, why?"

"Hold on a second." Kazuma stood up and head to where the president of the class, Shirogane Miyuki, sits. He told the president that Taki and Mitsuha are now in-charge of after-school cleaning duties for the month of April. Shirogane immediately went to the teacher's desk and called the class's attention for an announcement.

"Everyone, I would like to make an announcement. Our new addition to the class, Tachibana-kun and Miyamizu-san, will be cleaning the class after dismissal for the whole month!" Said Shirogane as the whole class applauded the two cleaners. Shirogane walked up to Taki and Mitsuha and said, "Thanks to you two, you saved dozens of our classmates from cleaning our big classroom."

"W-Well, it's no big deal, anyway. After all, we gotta pay our debts to Kazuma, Subaru and Naofumi by doing this stuff." Taki humbled himself down.

"Oh, so you two have known those three before?"

"Just a week ago."

"Oh, I see. Well, good luck to you two then."

"Thanks!" Taki and Mitsuha replied in unison.

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While the two transfer students continues to socialize with the class, the other two, Ishida Shoya and Nishimiya Shouko, had no clue what they're about to do next until they were confronted by some students from the class.

"Yo, welcome to the class. The name's Noriaki Kakyoin" said the red-headed Stardust Crusader.

"Oh, you're the transfer student with a communication disorder! Nice to meet you, I'm Aisaka Taiga!" Said the palmtop tiger as she shook Nishimiya's hands.

"Nice to meet you two! I'm Takasu Ryuuji, Taiga's girlfriend." Said the man with menacing eyes. He also received a jab from Taiga, who was blushing.

"O-Oi! What was that for?!"

"Y-You can't just straight up say that we're a couple, you dumb dog!"

"C'mon, the whole class already knew so I thought it's fine as long as they're our classmates."

"Nggh... F-Fine, do whatever you want! Baka!" Taiga suddenly surrenders.

"So, how is her condition, Ishida-kun?" Ryuuji asked.

"Her hearing is alright now since she has hearing aids, but her speech is yet to improve. That's why I use sign language to communicate with her. Look." Ishida showed them how to say hello in sign language.

"Ah, sign language. You know, I'm a bit familiar with hand signals too." Said Kakyoin.

"Hey, don't tell me you're gonna do that thing." Ryuuji worried.

"You know what I'm talking about."

"Stop! You're gonna get yourself in trouble. There are girls here!"

"Oi Ryuuji, what're you two talking about?" Taiga asked.

"N-Nothing, nothing important."

"We were actually talking about the hand signal I did when we're on the locker room." Kakyoin added.

"Don't!"

"C'mon, these two are the only ones who'll only know the meaning behind it. the other girl's won't know," Kakyoin proceeds to use sign language. "Well, let me show you what I learned from a friend of mine. *Clap* *Peace Sign* *Okay Gesture* *Salute*"

Nishimiya slightly blushed and Ishida looked in distraught.

"*Sigh* Whatever."

"H-Hey! Don't just make a hand signal like that! It's embarrassing." Ishida said awkwardly while Nishimiya nodded.

"Oi Ryuuji, what're they talking about? What did Kakyoin's hand signal represent?" Taiga asked.

"I-It's... best if you don't know..."

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To Be Continued...