Hikigaya Hachiman's Path to Reformation
Their Unofficial Tryst
YOUR NEXT LINE IS-!
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Ey I felt like writing a new one so yeah. Enjoy!
Angel Ladder was a place that I only recently got familiar with. I have been here around three times I believe. My Mother was one of the new shareholders of the hotel after a few of the older members retired and one passed away. The place was on top of one of the more known hotels in Chiba and was owned by a company that my Father had previous contacts with. I don't know much of the details, but he said that since he was too busy to become a shareholder, he referred it to my Mother instead and she accepted. For the past few days before making her final decision, I would hear them talking on the rare occasions that he would come home. At first, my Mother was reluctant to accept the offer, but thanks to my Father's speech skills, he finally persuaded her to accept it. The place was nice enough I think. It had a very…aristocratic feel to it and made me feel out of place. They even had a pianist playing and would invite a jazz singer every Sunday. Of course, if you wanted, you can request to sing there yourself to show off the to the other patrons or your date. The minimum requirement would be to at least have a decent voice so you won't make a fool of yourself.
With the soft sound of a piano playing in the background, coupled with some light chatter here and there from some of the patrons, I honestly feel more comfortable here than spending time in those noisy cafes riddled with riajuus downtown. Those scum have invaded my Mother's place, and the place is packed with them during Friday evenings and Weekdays. Not just anyone can enter here, everyone else was wearing evening dresses and suits, making the atmosphere uncomfortable to people who are not accustomed to this type of thing. As for me, I wore the trusty suit that my parent's bought for me last year, but for now, my usual black suit jacket was replaced with a light brown one. I had personally purchased this in the shopping district and Shiromeguri-senpai was kind enough to help me pick it out after work. Boss Yuuka even went out of her tiring schedule to treat us ramen that evening, and I went home with a full belly after walking them at the train station.
Komachi had sneakily tied me on a chair while I was asleep earlier so my Mother can properly do my hair. I wish I was kidding, but I'm not.
The last time that I was here, she made me sign a contract or something. She didn't tell me what exactly, so I just shrugged and signed it without a second thought. Who knows, I might get sold off into the slave market or something.
I sighed and twirled the teacup that I held in my hands. Since my Mother was still speaking to some of her friends at another table, I moved out of their way to give them some privacy. We had an Italian dish for dinner, something that I can't pronounce properly no matter how hard I tried. All I know was that it was pasta with shrimp, garlic bread fresh and steaming from the oven, lasagna and salad. Not all that different from some of the Italian restaurants that I've been to honestly, but their lasagna was the best so far. Maybe I'll try cooking one this weekend. Had I been not a minor, I would have been forced to partake with the other adults with at least a glass of wine. I don't understand adults, why do they like alcohol? It's bitter and gross and smells bad, I don't quite get how they find it good. And to top it all off, you get dizzy and drunk and vomit all over the place, the worst-case scenario would be if someone filmed you doing funny stupid stuff and posted it on the internet.
The door to the cafe opened and I let my eyes lazily drift to them. She was wearing a violet evening dress, as she strode into the room with her head held high. The dress fitted her nicely, accentuating her feminine charm and showing a modest amount of skin on her shoulders. A simple silver necklace rested on the base of her neck. Her shoulder-length hair was captivating, sparkling when the overhead lights fell on it. She only wore a little make-up from what I can see, her lips and cheeks had a rosy tinge to it, and I can see eyeliner on her as well. There was a small black purse that she held in her left hand, and she had a thin gold bracelet with floral carvings engraved on it.
She smiled when she saw me and walked to the table where I am. Every step she took was carefully calculated and screamed "perfection". Those eyes of hers did not break their gaze on me, and I in turn took the time to give her a top-to-bottom look once more. Her presence was spreading all over the room, with pairs of eyes beholding her beauty. Even I was not affected, I subconsciously gulped as she drew nearer.
Truly, Yukinoshita Haruno is breathtaking no matter the occasion.
I stood up and pulled her seat for her, to which she replied her thanks. Her perfume was light and fragrant, and I internally thanked her since I dislike strongly scented perfumes. After she took her seat, I sat down across from her as she made herself comfortable.
"It's my first time here, your Mother owns the place?" She asked as she took a moment to look around her surroundings. I noticed a glint of interest from her eyes when they landed on the piano in the room.
"Yes, she's one of the new shareholders," I replied and she nodded.
"The place looks nice, I'm surprised I haven't heard of this place before."
"A hidden gem in the area to be sure."
She called the waiter and ordered a slice of cake for us. The one that she got for herself was moist chocolate cake while I got the mocha flavoured one. I was surprised that she knew my favourite type of cake and decided to ask her about it.
"How did you know that I liked mocha?"
"You mentioned it before, had you not? Oh, and I saw you once or twice with that canned coffee brand that you always drink." She said and crossed her legs underneath the table as she rested her chin on her hands and leaned forward.
"So…" she added with a devilish mischievous smile. "are you not going to compliment me~? I am waiting~~…" Her eyes were like a fox, sly, clever and always one step ahead of you. It made me feel like she has complete control of the situation, and whatever happens next is part of her plan.
I rolled my eyes. She's not the only one who already drew plans in their mind in anticipation for this exact moment. "Yes yes, you are as dazzling as ever. Your beauty transcends all words invented by humanity itself, and your eyes symbolize the stars of the inner sea. Your very presence makes my head spin and my speech become incoherent words. The moment your gaze fell upon me, I was frozen in place transfixed upon your Goddess-like appearance. Your smile takes my breath away, making me feel faint and lightheaded." I say with boredom evident in my tone.
She pouted at the compliments. "Your words flatter me, but you could have conveyed it better y'know…" She batted her pretty eyelashes at me with the obvious intent to get me flustered.
"No way that's happening. It's so corny and cheesy I'd die from the embarrassment and cringe." I say cringing at the thought with my hair going up. Oh God, just thinking about it makes me queasy ugh.
I want to die.
"Uwaah, guess I'll leave then…" The expression she had was that of a deeply hurt one, it almost had me fooled and she made a move to get up.
"Wait, don't go." I instinctively say and slightly got up. She froze and slowly turned to me, her mischievous grin even wider. It took a full two seconds before I realized what had just happened.
I've been tricked, I've been backstabbed and I've been quite possibly, bamboozled.
I sat back down, covering my face after being humiliated and teased, with Haruno's giggling in the background. "Hehehe, you should have seen your face." She said in-between giggles. She covered her mouth with her hand as her smooth and bare shoulders shook, causing the earrings that she wore to slightly sway.
"Fine, you win. You look beautiful as always." I say properly this time to cater to her request. This time, she smiled a genuine one that made my heart skip a beat, not the sneaky teasing Onee-san smile, but just a normal smile that I have only seen her make a few times. I don't mind being teased. I get teased a lot by Shiromeguri-senpai, Miura and even by my Mother, but Haruno's tease is just on a whole other level. No mental preparation that I can think of can prepare me for interactions with her.
At least Haruno is a living human being capable of showing emotion, unlike her insufferable doll-like little sister that has an automatic venom spitting ability every time I'm around! Seriously, if she keeps bullying me, then I'm going to tell Haruno or Hiratsuka-sensei one of these days!
"Thank you~. There, that wasn't hard now, was it~?" She said and finally calmed down. Our orders arrived and we quietly ate. Even though I'm still quite stuffed, I think I still have room for more. A little fat won't do me harm, no scratch that, I need sugar and fats. I'm thin as a stick and just bones and skin. Well not literally in a sense, I think I gained a kilo or two after changing my diet.
She gave me a searching look and nodded to herself as if satisfied. "You don't look bad yourself. Your hair gives you this bad boy vibe. I always knew that the slicked back hairstyle suited you." She commented. I arched a brow at her comment, what she said was the same thing Komachi said this evening and it gave me the creeps. Are all females part of a hive-mind collective or something?
"Thank you."
She looked disappointed at my reply. "Uwaah, Hikigaya-kun, if you were a girl, you'd not be easily swayed by whispers of sweet nothings and compliments."
"Is that so…" I replied as we took a bite from our cake at the same time.
It was good.
"Ah, this is quite good. I love how it just melts in my mouth. The sweetness is just right." She exclaimed and visibly showed her delight at the cake that she tried. "Here, try some." She said and took a slice to her fork and lifted it for me. Her eyes had an expectant glint to them as I noticed a barely contained playful grin on her pink lips.
"Oi," I say in a slightly annoyed tone, to tell her to stop what she's doing
"Hmm?" Her reply was an innocent head tilt, as if not understanding the implications of her actions. "Come on Hikigaya-kun, say aaahhh~~," she said and nudged the fork closer to my face. I have to act quickly, if that thing falls on my clothes, it will make a stain and I have to take off my suit jacket.
God help me, this woman is testing the very limits of my sanity...
I looked around me, not caring if Haruno knows what I'm doing. More or less everyone else in the room was talking to someone or was on their phones. The standby staff in the corner had their attention on the other guests, and my Mother was still talking with one of her co-shareholders. Alright, if this is what I have to do to get that from her…! If this is what I have to sacrifice to secure my rank as the academic leader of the 2nd Years…! If this is what I have to endure to overcome the obstacles in the future…!
Then to heck with my dignity and pride!
No commoner knows the pressure a King faces from his would-be usurpers!
I gulped before opening my mouth, and the older girl in front of me made a victorious grin. She made it agonizingly slow, and I desperately wanted her to hurry up give it to me before anyone might see us. It was finally close enough for me to take the fork into my mouth, and before I could close my mouth around it -
She quickly pulled it back and ate it instead.
I was left hanging my mouth open like a retard as she laughed at me for the second time this evening. The thought of getting up and running back to my Mother to cry on her lap was seriously taken into consideration at that moment. "Can you keep your games off until we finish this cake please…?" I was begging her right now with tears threatening to spill over my eyes. If she told me to kneel on the ground and lick each one of her toes, I would do it in a heartbeat if it meant finally stopping this hellish ordeal. I'm not even kidding, I'll do it! I swear on my name! I swear on The Great Bodhisattva Hachima- or not, I won't go that far.
"Ok~. Your Onee-san will stop the teasing for now." She said and took a slice from her cake. I made a sigh of relief and prayed to God that she will be true to her word.
Thankfully, she was. And a comfortable silence came upon us as we enjoyed the dessert that was before us. Sometimes, I would catch myself sneaking glances at her. Her slender neck that held her necklace, her sharp eyes that always had a teasing gleam to them, every part of her was eye-catching I had to admit. She caught me once or twice, but she just smirked and smiled it off looking very satisfied with herself.
"Hows school, Hikigaya-kun?" She started with curiosity. Hoh, small talk huh? I guess I'll play along for now.
"Tedious and dull, as always," I reply.
"Come on, can't you say a little more~?"
"We're not busy at the Council, and it's gotten a bit lonely since a few of our members had graduated and stepped down. Only a few events were planned this year and only fewer ones from the clubs that needed the Council's permission. So I sometimes have free time after school." I say.
It's true, only a few of us were left from the original members that I met on my First Year here. Chisako-senpai had stepped down, and I miss the snacks that she always brought with her when we had meetings. Since we didn't have too much stuff planned this year after the school tightened up the budget allocated for events, Shiromeguri-senpai doesn't look as stressed as she was last year. It must be tough being a StuCo President, if by some unfortunate chance that I was elected to that position, which I pray doesn't happen, then I'd surround myself with capable and trustworthy people so I can laze arou- I mean, to see to it that every task handed to us is enacted effectively and efficiently.
I didn't feel like telling her that I was recently forced into a club though. "Were you part of the Council in your time?" I ask.
"Nope." She replied.
"Hmm." I led the fork that held a piece of mocha cake to my mouth, savouring the taste and texture. Haruno knows how to pick her sweets, I'll give her that praise.
"Is your little sister and Father here?" She said and looked around. She already knows my parents but she has yet to meet Komachi. My Mother especially took a liking to her.
"He's busy as always, and Komachi wasn't allowed to come since we might come home late," I replied.
"What's she like? Your little sister I mean."
"She's the cutest and greatest little sister in the world." I unironically say with pride evident in my tone.
The older girl giggled at my words. "Ah yes, the endearing and overprotective big brother. Why am I not surprised?"
"Older brothers are always like that to their sisters, especially the little ones," I replied. From what I know, the instinct to protect has always been there, and it grows stronger as time goes on. That's why the biggest obstacle to a boy courting a girl is getting permission from the male members of the family.
"Hmmmm, can't say I know that feeling since I don't have an older brother. But! I always wanted a little one, so I can have someone to dote on and endlessly spoil with love and affection! Oh and so Yukino-chan can have another playmate while growing up. She could use…a stimulant to make her less of a cold girl. She was always alone, you know..?" I could not see the emotion that reflected in her eyes. Regret? Pity? Self-loathing? The feeling of powerlessness? It was only for a brief moment, and when she blinked, all trace of it was gone. I didn't think much about it, since I've seen her make that face a few times before.
"Is that so…" I say, not quite sure how to reply. The thought of longing for another sibling isn't quite foreign to me.
"How's Yukino-chan?" Ah, there we go. I knew the conversation would steer this way when she asked about Komachi.
"Same as always. Still cold and has no friends." I reply as if it was the most obvious thing in the world. Which it was.
"Hmm? But she has you." She said with a sly grin. The question was definitely out of the blue, but something that didn't make me lose my cool. It sounded so obvious and wrong at the same time as if someone was trying to convince you that water is not a liquid. Or the absolute ludicrous idea that the Earth is flat. The way she worded it was also very wrong, and it implied something else if said without context. I sighed and rolled my eyes, making sure to non-verbally tell her how I truly feel.
"Don't be ridiculous. She never considered me as one." I say with utmost confidence.
The feeling was mutual after all. We may think alike at times, but we can never look eye to eye on certain topics and discussions. The fact that she's the first one to usually unleash harsh words on me makes me dislike her even more.
The thought may have crossed my mind once or twice, but never have I considered Yukinoshita Yukino as a friend. Though it seems that her older sister believes most. She is an ally perhaps, but an ally doesn't necessarily have to be your friend.
"Hmm, what a shame then. You left her all alone by herself I mean." Hoh, now she's trying to make me feel pity for her. Unfortunately for her, I'm not the type to pity people that easily.
I had to resist scoffing. She was beginning to sound quite ridiculous and I'm starting to think that she's not doing this deliberately. "I don't have an obligation to her."
She took a moment, studying me and letting the words I said sink in. I didn't mind her at all and continued to drink my tea. Four of her fingers were slowly tapping the table with a rhythm, I had a feeling that either she has this habit whenever she's deep in thought, or using it to distract me.
"I guess you're right then. OK! Enough about my cute little sister! Now it's your turn to ask me about anything." She exclaimed a little too loudly for my taste, fortunately, no one paid us any mind.
Humouring her, I started thinking about possible questions. The most practical ones, of course.
"What's new with you lately?" I asked.
She made a thinking pose and started humming to herself. With the way her face looked, her lips slightly pouting, her brows furrowed together in concentration and her rosy cheeks slightly puffed, she looked kind of cute.
Sighing in defeat, she looked like she gave up and rested her chin on her hand. "Uwaah, nothing. It's boring nowadays, aside from the class lessons, I don't even remember what I did these past few days. I might be stressed out from over-thinking stuff or something I dunno."
I grimaced. Over-thinking things will always give you a headache. Reading in-between the lines too much, seeking hidden meanings that aren't even there is just a tiring and stressful thing to do. It's almost like low-tier paranoia. I know because I've had my run-ins with over-thinking stuff as well. My worst blunder was when I misunderstood a certain girl's attitude towards me, and then me ultimately making a fool of myself by confessing to her. I internally cringe at how I acted back then. If I had a time machine, I'll punch my past self for even considering that thought and kick him hard for double measure. For triple measure, I'll write him a death threat to stay away, disassociate and distance himself from She-who-must-not-be-named. God, I was such a stupid little cunt. That's how much I regret my decision back then.
Those thoughts made me queasy and lightheaded.
Haruno quickly noticed it and called out to me with concern in her voice. "Hikigaya-kun, are you ok? You look, dizzy…?" She asked and leaned forward a bit. How perceptive, she managed to tell how I was feeling on the inside.
"Yes, I'm fine. Just thought of something unpleasant, that's all." I reply after composing myself. She slowly nodded, though still looking unconvinced. I thought that she was going to ask me more on the subject, but thankfully she didn't.
"Anyway, for how long can you stay here until you have to go?" She was amused at my question, and a smile slowly grew on her face. "35 minutes left, give or take." She replied without looking at her was-oh, she's not even wearing one.
"Why? You're going to miss your Onee-san so soon?" She teased.
"You can say that," I say not a moment too soon.
She was playing with me around her fingers, toying with me because right now, I'm at her mercy. She knows this, that's why she's taking her sweet time poking fun at me. If I told her that I didn't mind it at all, she might call me a masochist.
"Not much time left then."
"Yup, I have to go. My Mother might have noticed that I've gone missing. I took the car without permission after all." She said, which caused me to widen my eyes.
"No way."
"Yes, way." She reached into her purse and dangled some keys. If she gets caught, I might have indirectly caused her to get in trouble for requesting her presence tonight. I couldn't suppress a chuckle, and before I could even ponder on what was hilarious, it turned into a full-blown laugh to which she joined in after a few moments.
"Fuahahahahaha!" I was laughing so hard I felt some of my chest muscles spasm as if protesting against this foreign reaction. Perhaps I've finally gone mad?
"Hahahaha!" Haruno's gentle laughter was pleasant to hear. Several patrons turned to us, but I couldn't care less. I'm the son of one of the shareholders, after all, it's an utter waste if I don't enjoy the privilege that comes with that status, no?
"W-What are we laughing at again? Hahaha!" She asked in-between her fits of laughter.
"I-I don't know. Ahem." Being the more composed between the two of us, I managed to reply without stuttering. That was a good laugh and it felt nice. I can't remember that last time I laughed like that…
With her handkerchief, she wiped away at the corners of her eyes since tears must have started dripping from them and I did the same with mine. "Still, why did you have to pick tonight of all times?" She asked after the both of us have finally calmed down. I also sipped from the water goblet to clear my throat because it was getting a tad bit dry.
"It was the most obvious time and place to have a rendezvous, you're only a few minutes away from here. And also because I couldn't just join your reception party without an invitation…that would be, very unbecoming of me." I say. Today was Thursday, and she didn't have any afternoon classes. I didn't mind going out with my Mother tonight I was very much looking forward to tonight. I have been waiting eagerly for nearly two weeks for this. Our place for today was perfect for a quick meet-up and to get it from her.
"I could have arranged one for you, you know? One more person couldn't hurt." She offered, and I'm sure that she would, had I just said the word.
I waved my hand in front of me. Even though I admit that I'm a lazy good-for-nothing freeloading loser, I wouldn't go that far to make her do something for me like that. I already asked her for a big favour after all. Also, a previously uninvited guest added and personally brought by a person like her may raise a few eyebrows, especially from her Parents. I don't want them to get that idea about us. "Ah, I wouldn't want to trouble you too much. You already came here at my behest, and I'm sure that I'll overstep my bounds."
"Nonsense! I can bring you there right now!" She said enthusiastically, and I got a feeling that she wasn't saying that unironically.
I simply shook my head. "Social gatherings are not my forte, as you may already know. Plus, if you get in trouble for rea-" I started but she cut me off before I could finish.
"I won't." She said confidently which instantly made all doubts I had in my mind disappear. "Well, maybe I'll get a word or two from her since I sneaked out of that reception party or something, but I'm sure it won't be something that I can't handle." She added after a moment of consideration.
"It must be exhausting, always being dragged around like that I mean..." I say.
Her shoulders slumped and she sighed in exasperation. Had the table been free of any plates and such, she would have plopped her head on the table."You have no idea. Oh but wait, maybe you will in a few years. Who knows, maybe you'll beco-" She was cut off when her phone started ringing. After reaching into her purse and seeing the caller, she made a sour expression and made a "Tch" sound. She looked up to me with an apologetic face and clasped her hands together.
"Change of plans Hikigaya-kun, I got caught. Tehee~~!" She made a cutesy face reminiscent of what Komachi would make at times, and I felt several brain cells within my brain die.
That was faster than I anticipated. "Are you in trouble?" I ask.
She shook her head. "Nah, she probably thinks that I went out to get something." She replied. "Come on, escort me to my car will you~?" She added and stood up. I sighed but relented to her request. It's the least that I can do to see her off.
"Oh, but before that, you should go to my Mother. She has no idea that you're here and, well, for the sake of common courtesy I guess." I said and shrugged. She nodded and left her purse with me, then went over to my Mother's table where she made her presence known. My Mother was elated and surprised at her sudden appearance. From what I know, Haruno sometimes drops by at my Mother's shop while bringing her friends along, that's how she got to know her to better I guess.
After a brief chat and bidding each other farewells, she came back to me. I stood up and offered her my arm, which she gladly accepted. I would never do it had it not for the present circumstances in which I find myself. But I had to play along for now and make her feel that her presence was very much appreciated, she still has yet to give it to me after all, and she might change her mind. I don't care if my Mother is watching us right now with that goofy grin that Komachi managed to inherit from her, I can just explain it to her later. We went out together, a staff member bowed and opened the door to us and we said our thanks. I hate that particular rule of theirs, the bowing part I mean. It's still very much embarrassing for me. After a short wait, we entered the elevator, with her arm still locked with mine. I didn't mind the contact, I initiated it anyway and it would be cowardly if I didn't see things through till the end. I still have my pride after all.
"I like your Mother. Very down to Earth and humble." Since we were on the top floor, it took several seconds for us to reach the lobby and I felt my ears react to the change in air pressure.
"She gets that a lot." Since the parking area was nearby, it didn't take long for us to reach her car.
Its light blinked to life when we got closer, and she got something from her purse and faced me.
"Here you go Hikigaya-kun. I had to do some digging and visit home a few times to get everything in chronological order, but everything you need is here. If there are missing documents and whatnot, just give me a call and I'll see what I can do. Make sure to get the best out of it! Your Onee-san is expecting a lot from you!" She said and handed me a small silver rectangular object from her purse, it was coated in a thin plastic coating to protect the contents that it held inside.
"Honestly, even Yukino-chan has never asked my help for something like this…" She said as an afterthought.
"Thank you very much. I won't let this go to waste."
"Hm! No need to give it back to me, you can have it! Oh and if you snoop around inside and open some supposedly empty folders here and there, you'll find a pleasant surprise~!" She said and laughed. I titled my head in mild confusion but thanked her nonetheless.
She hugged me, pulling me close all of a sudden. It was few seconds too long for comfort. Her scent assaulting my senses and forcefully imprinting itself in my memory causing my head to go spinning to Jupiter. She rested her chin on my left shoulder, even though I couldn't see it, I can practically feel the smile on her face. Slowly and reluctantly, I returned the hug with my arms going around her slender feminine waist and resting on her lower back. Now there wasn't any space between us, and I'm sure that she can feel my heartbeat through my clothes. I felt her sides twitch in surprise to my touch but relaxed immediately after she made a satisfied sigh.
"You've gotten taller." She said softly.
"Hmm."
The dress that she wore was modest, but not the thickest material since I felt how soft and warm she was. I have never touched another person of the opposite sex aside from Komachi and my Mother like this before, so I don't know how to react. Uwaah but I feel them on my chest right now and it's making me feel awkward. After letting go, she stepped inside the car and slid down the driver's window. "Thanks for the quick date Hikigaya-kun~~! I gotta go! Mother might skin me alive if she gets mad!"
"Thank you again for coming. Drive safely now." I say and bow to her as thanks.
"See you next time! I had fun tonight!" She said with a childish grin and sped out albeit too fast into the main road for my liking. Goodness, what a showoff…
I was alone in the area, with nothing above me but the stars and night sky. The thing was still in my hand, and I held it closer to my face to get a closer look at it. I angled it properly so that the dim lights could shine on it.
With this out of the way, now all that's left is to pull a few strings here and there, make some favours and voila."All this for such a small thing. But I guess it couldn't be helped…" I shrugged and started walking back to the building.
But before that, I took a sniff at my collars and my chest area. I could not suppress a sigh after doing so.
"Ah, her scent is on me. I feel marked...her perfume was nice though..." I should ask where she got it so I can buy one for my Mum.
A treat for the Haruno fans!
Hmm, Haruno has started making a move, though it was on Hachiman's terms. I wonder what the real reason for their meeting was? What did she give him? And what is our beloved Protagonist planning...?
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