"Hachiman… Are we really going in that car?"
"…Supposedly we got a bigger car."
Hachiman deadpans as he answers Kiana's question while the rest stare at the black car that can only comfortably hold up to 5 people with varying levels of concern. Kizuna, holding Komachi, awkwardly smiles and scratches her head while facing the group.
"Yeah, we sold our previous car then bought this, so, um, half of you might have to sit on top of each other… Um… Komachi, you go sit at the back while Hachi is in front with me and Akira." Kizuna lets go of Komachi, who smiles before trying to hide her smile, though her lips still twitch.
Kiana gasps before throwing her hands around Hachiman, "No! Hachiman stays at the back with us, I can just sit on him."
Mei steps closer to them with a small pout, "Why is it you? I-I want to sit on his lap too!" She grabs him on the opposite side of Kiana.
Hachiman blushes but lets out a cough, "What the hell gotten into you two?!" He loudly says, though Kiana and Mei just ignore his words.
Himeko sighs then bonks both of them, making them let go of him, "Both of you are being rude right now." She glares while crossing her arms.
Kiana pouts before sighing, "Alright… Mei you can sit on his lap." She pauses before latching onto Mei with a grin, "Or you can sit on me!"
Mei sighs before lightly smiling, "Alright, alright. We'll go with your idea… Sorry Hachiman, maybe Bronya should sit on you? And Hachiman's mother for our improper display." She turns around and bows at Kizuna.
Fu Hua snorts, then puts on a ghost of a smile, "Looks like you broke her." Her comment prompts Mei to look up.
Indeed, Hachiman's mother is looking at them with wide eyes with her body frozen in place. Akira rolls the driver seat window down and pops his head out to glare at them.
"What is the hold up back there?! I need to be at work by six! It's fucking two and the drive to the house is three hours!"
Kizuna snaps out of her daze because of his angry words, "Hachi! Did you go and get a girlfriend instead of focusing on your studies?!" She shouts before placing a hand to her head, almost as if she has a headache.
Mei blushes while Kiana holds up 2 fingers while broadly smiling, "Two girlfriends!" Hachiman quickly puts his hand over her mouth, though too late.
"TWO?! WE DIDN'T SEND YOU TO HONSHU JUST TO PLAY AROUND!"
Akira gets out of the car with a stony face, "Dear, what's going on?" He asks while glaring at the group, with Komachi standing at the sideline with a grimace.
Kizuna grabs hold of his hand, "It's terrible! Hachi got himself two girlfriends instead of studying like he promised us!" She weeps.
Akira glares at Hachiman, "You promised us that you would focus on studying and nothing else over there after my brother told us about the apartment there and that you wanted to study at Chiba Academy."
Hachiman looks down with his fist clenched, "Yet you didn't keep your promise to Komachi," He quietly whispers with venom leaking out, making everybody but the parents to slightly back away from him.
"What? Did you say something? Is that anyway to talk about your own father?" Akira rants while stomping closer to him with his hands clenched.
Himeko, sensing that things would get really ugly, steps between them, "Sir and madam, due to the Honshu incident, Hachiman here was personally scouted to become a worker at our company, the Schicksal Corporation since he has shown traits that we find desirable," She smoothly says while slightly putting her hand to shield Hachiman.
Akira and Kizuna blink, "Sch-Schicksal Corporation?!" They shout at the same time before bowing, "I apologize for showing you our unsightly side."
Hachiman quietly comes behind Himeko, "I thought we were keeping a low profile?" He quietly hisses.
Himeko shrugs, "Was the plan but it's better to show this kind of people some force and create a strong alibi for you when we leave," She whispers back then fake coughs.
"No need to bow. I am only a mere guard assigned to protect him and other employees." She predatorily smiles at them after they stop bowing, "Now, shall we head off?"
Kizuna shakily smiles, "Y-yes, pl-please get in." She then slaps Akira's hand, "Hurry up!"
Fu Hua giggles as she watches them panic then run into the car, "That was amusing."
Hachiman turns to glare at Fu Hua with his eye twitching, "I am so glad that you are enjoying yourself. Bitch."
"Now now, Hachiman, isn't name calling beneath a person of your stature? It's only a level difference that is interchangeable but I had high hopes for you."
"That's rich coming from you."
"Hmmm~? Whatever do you mean by that?"
Kiana and Mei face darken as they see Fu Hua and Hachiman bantering, "She's trying to steal Hachiman from us…"
Mei nods, "Indeed… Unacceptable. No one steals Hachiman from us. No one."
Bronya, who was using her phone to play a fps game while trying to ignore the situation, looks up, "Subject Idiotka and Subject Mei are now categorized as yandere." Then goes back to playing.
Himeko sighs while facepalming, "Just what did I get myself into…?"
"Komachi, sorry about this but please handle the situation until we get back."
"Don't worry! Komachi knows what to do."
"Good. I love you." Kizuna hugs Komachi then kisses her forehead before getting into the car.
"Love you too!" Komachi smiles while waving at them before stopping when she can't see them anymore, "…Why don't you love big bro?" She sadly whispers.
Hachiman puts his hand on her head, prompting her to look at him smirking, "Better they love you than me. They are… Decent people but horrible parents," He says, though she can see some sadness in his eyes that he couldn't hide like before.
Kiana hugs him, "They are less than decent!" She angrily says while tightening her hug.
Mei also hugs him, "Indeed, no child should go through that… Especially you, Hachiman," She mutters before tightening her hug. Kiana, seeing Mei hugging him, stops her hug to go hug her and him at the same time.
Himeko wryly smiles at them, "Are kids these days like that? Even some veterans' lovers don't act like that."
Bronya looks up from her phone, "The three subjects' situations do not represent this generation. They are an anomaly."
Fu Hua shrugs, "At least it was a peaceful ride." Before going over to Komachi, "Hello. I am Fu Hua." She extends a hand to her.
Komachi blinks at her before grabbing her hand, "Hello! The greatest little sister of the best big brother, Komachi here! Ah that must have earned me so many Komachi points!" She beams at her then to Hachiman.
He snorts with a light smile, "Yep. But they must be deducted in order to receive presents."
Komachi squeals before grabbing his shoulders, though it just looks funny due to their height difference, "You got me presents?! Oh wait, it better not be some cheap food that you bought over there and claimed it only sells there!"
Mei and Kiana laugh while letting go of him, "Hac-Hachiman, see I told you so!" The latter barely gets her words out before laughing even more.
He wryly smiles at them before smirking at Komachi, "You know me so well, Komachi. But no, this time I bought you a custom made bracelet with your name."
Hachiman puts down his bag to bring out a small black case then gives it to Komachi, "Here. Open it up."
Komachi quickly opens the case and takes out a silver bracelet of a simple intertwining design with a blue jewel in the middle. She brings it closer to her eyes to see that KOMACHI in gray color in the middle of the jewel.
She opens her mouth then closes before looking at him with teary eyes, "I love it." She then wipes her eyes with her sleeve, "It's somewhat hard to read but thank you, big bro."
He rubs her head, "Anything for you, Komachi." Then he glances at Kiana and Mei, "You still need more points to claim the rest of your presents."
"I have more?!" She sees her brother looking at them, prompting her to zoom over to them, "Hello!" She beams at them.
Kiana squeals before picking Komachi up, "Oh my god! She looks so precious!" She then twirls her around, making the latter laugh while she feels the wind hitting her face.
Mei worriedly looks at them, "Kiana, be careful with her!"
Kiana pouts, "Aww~ I wanted to play with her some more…" She slowly puts her down then continues, "Oh well, we bought you some dress that we think you would like."
Komachi widens her eyes before jumping up and down with a broad smile, "Dress?! What are we waiting for?! Let's go in so that I can try them on!" She hastily fishes out the key to the house then unlocks the door. She gestures to them to come in.
*A...N*
Fucking hell, my brother and his family came by that made me just too stressed out to write yesterday. It's been 3 or was it 4 years or so since my brother got married but I still can't believe how much he changed after marriage. With that rant out of the way, this chapter got some foreboding stuff that can be a hint on how the future will play out, though the most important thing is Komachi being the ball of energy that radiates sun shine and all. Anyway on to the comments!
aiman031122 - yep, the most important one is Komachi here! Their canon parents, aka Akira and Kizuna in this one, are people that I really hate since I got parents like that.
Otagema - Harem ahoy!
Alt Zero - *disapproving persian cat face* also, a small (ok not really small) part of me is kinda glad that I don't have lot of time left since... You know *glances at the news* and my family
calderoneric758 - lmao, just joking with ya and if you mean explosive of energy from Komachi? Then yeah
NovaSudanaPutra - yep and HURRAY FOR KOMACHI!
patiphat1998 - *pleased box face*
Alewar Warinot - yep, he is so going to get eaten alive. Also, Hachiman's eyes are hella lot less scarier than the Honkai beasts lol
Renashi-RE012 - no worries, my fics will still be here (even at wattpad and ao3 if this one ever gets deleted for some reason) so just take your time and come back here to enjoy reading. Yep, Komachi is here! And I really try to write every night but, you know, life.
eightmanantartica2428 - welp, this is kinda what I imagine what canon Hachiman's parents are since they left him to raise Komachi up by himself and all. Also, *REDACTED*