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Previously on Match Point: After the 3 students from Sobu High panic and attack Hiratsuka, Hikigaya is forced to intervene. Once they are gone, his teacher faints. Unable to leave her unconscious and vulnerable, Hachiman cleans and bandages her wounds. When she waks up a few hours later, he explains what happened and gives her some food. Before he leaves she stops him, what will happen this chapter? Find out!


"Don't go yet."

Hikigaya turns around and faces Hiratsuka.

"Why?"

Her face turns sour.

"Because… I wanted to thank you properly. You don't have to be so rude."

"Oh really?" He raises one eyebrow at her.

"Yeah, I'll buy you ramen."

The student smiles and waves his hand to the side.

"It's really not necessary sensei, you needed help, so I helped you, I don't need a reward."

Her face gets even sourer.

"Listen Hikigaya, you can take this good Samaritan shit somewhere else, you did a nice thing for me and now I'm going to do a nice thing for you, fair is fair. You're not getting out of this."

'Where did that sudden fury come from? Is this woman bipolar?'

"Alright, I'll let you get me ramen, if that will calm you down."

The teacher folds her arms and laughs.

"I'm in fact very calm Hikigaya."

Her expression doesn't show it.

"I'm going to take a shower, after I'm done, we can leave then I'll drop you off at home."

"Alright."

She turns and walks towards the bathroom but stops abruptly.

"And Hikigaya, if you try and peek, I'll peel you like a grape." Hiratsuka raises her first and gives him a devilish look.

His usual uninterested expression does not change.

"Sensei, don't get that bandage on your hand wet or you'll have to change it."

"I am not stupid, I know not to get it wet!"

He nods.

"Good."

There is silence for several seconds before Shizuka walks away.

Hachiman, now alone, sits down on the living room couch and takes out his phone. It's almost half past six and the sun has started to rise. Light beams shine through the curtain material and the air is musky.

"1 new message."

Tapping the notification reveals it to be from Hiratsuka.

"Hey, what's up :D" – sent 20:28

'Did she message me last night?'

He closes her chat and walks over to the broken door. The students really did a number on the lock by kicking it.

'There is a furniture store at the nearby mall, she should get a new one soon.'

Splinters, large and small, scratch him as he slides his finger down the once working lock. Hikigaya hears the shower turn on in the other room.

'She hasn't been overly hostile to me yet, this is good.'

He strolls to the cracked table and recalls slamming one of the intruders' heads into it. He couldn't injure the boys too bad, just enough to scare them and head injuries usually stop people in their tracks.

'I wonder if they would have actually ended up killing her. It doesn't really matter now, I need to find some paper.'

The whole situation was a mess, from Hiratsukas badgering, to them stupidly revealing their names. Hikigaya was lucky to have been there regardless of if they were going to go through with it or not.

In the other room, Shizuka stands under the hot pouring water considering everything. Showers are usually where she does the most thinking.

'He did a nice thing for me, but is taking him out for a meal appropriate? I've gone out to lunch with Yukino before, but that's because she needed help with her family life. Hikigaya doesn't need anything from me.'

The older woman sighs as she applies shampoo with one hand.

'When I'm done I'll tell him to go home, then on Monday I can give him a "thank you" card! He didn't seem too thrilled about spending more time with me, so this is probably for the best.'

She finishes up her shower and gets dressed, then walks out into the living room.

"Listen, I think it's best if you ju- Where'd he go? Hikigaya?"

Now very confused, Hiratsuka looks around the apartment curious as to where he could've gone.

On her coffee table, she finds a note with a message.

"See you on Monday – from Hikigaya"

Shizuka scowls.


1 Year Earlier

"Haru Kaito is a Japanese arms dealer currently residing in New York. A biker gang in need of automatic weapons has offered to shelter him during his stay and negotiate prices for said weapons. Apparently, a gang war is brewing between the "The Bulldogs" and various African-American groups. Our newest client has had some trouble with these "Bulldogs" and feels them getting armed would cause a lot of issues for his business. Your mission is to break into the biker gangs hideout and kill Kaito. Should you choose to accept, half your payment will be received now and the other half when the task is completed. There is also a bonus sum of money up for grabs if everyone in the building is taken out."

Ryuzaki hands an envelope to Hikigaya.

"What kind of building is it?"

"Four stories high with no elevator. There are ventilation shafts but they've been sealed shut. The target will be on the top floor, meaning you'll have to go through the front door and make your way up."

"Why can't I enter through the roof?"

"The only door on the roof has been sealed off, so you wouldn't be able to get access to the staircase."

"What about extraction?"

"Once you radio in and confirm the mission is complete an unmarked van will pull up by the front entrance and haul you off."

"I accept."

Prep time is short, and within a few hours the assassin is on a plane to the United States of America.

The targets building is studied, and guard patterns are learned. Over the course of 4 days Hachiman plans out a route to the top floor.

This mission will have a lot of hostile force in the way of completion, so you can never be too prepared.

Even now, sitting on a rooftop adjacent from the Bulldogs hideout, Hikigaya goes over every detail of the plan.

'According to my information, once I get past the two guards at the entrance I'll have to go down a hall to my left, then follow it for about 10 metres until I see a staircase. After that, I need to make my way up the staircase to the top floor.'

The gangs hideout is in one of the less desirable parts of New York City, so when it gets late most regular people are off the streets.

After going through his information a few more times the assassin looks at all the tools laid out in front of him. He picks up his karambit knife. The curved blade and handle are perfect for situations where speed and quick thinking decide life or death.

Complimentary to the knife is his gun. It's one of the more silent things on the market, military grade. The in-built suppressor is helpful but not perfect.

Next up his is flash grenade. Excellent for stunning rooms full of people.

There is also a vest laced with Kevlar and a pair of boots with retractable blades.

Hikigaya prefers to pack light for missions, using only the bare minimum. Speed is one of his greatest skills and being weighed down by rifles or swords would only hinder his work.

After finishing his inventory check the assassin decides now is the optimal time to go in. He puts on his body armour, boots, gloves and balaclava. Then he makes his way onto the street and starts walking towards the Bulldogs hideout.

There is a neon sign above the entrance and some windows have been covered with wooden planks. A row of Harley-Davidsons is parked in front, along with four barrels of oil.

The two guards at the front door seem relaxed and are discussing a football game that took place recently.

"All I'm saying is if he wanted his team to come out on top he shouldn't have tried to do everything himself."

"Nah Mickey you don't know what ya- Who's that?"

They notice someone walking towards them dressed in all black.

"Who's this joker?"

"Dunno but I'll tell him to get outta here."

The gang member starts walking towards Hikigaya.

"Hey Buddy, if ya lookin' for trouble I'm re-"

There is a loud pop, then a thud. The scent of gunpowder fills the air.

The other Bulldogs' eyes widen as he processes what just happened.

There is another pop, followed by another thud.

Hachiman pulls out a radio from his belt and begins to speak into it.

"First two guards are down, mission is a go."


Present Day

Hikigaya walks down the street. It's early Saturday morning and not too many cars are driving around the Chiba area. A couple people can be seen opening up their shops for the day and a few others walking dogs.

'I hope sensei isn't too mad about me leaving without saying goodbye, but right now I shouldn't distract her. She doesn't seem to be taking the situation very seriously and me being there would only distract her more. On Monday I'll make sure she has replaced the apartment door and also spoken to the students parents, if she doesn't then her apartment will be vulnerable while I'm not there and the mission will be severely jeopardized.'

He continues walking, the air is cold and smells damp.

'I can't imagine putting the students down is the best option as it would probably make the news, causing problems for me. I need to do something about them though.'

For the next 30 or so minutes people start filling in the streets. Cars pass more frequently and the morning silence is replaced with footsteps, car engines and bicycle bells.

On the other side of the street, Hachiman sees a light brown-haired girl walking her dog. She's wearing a white turtleneck with a long brown skirt and black leggings underneath.

She has a bright smile on her face and is knelt down, petting the small animal. A car drives by causing the girl to look up. When it passes her and Hikigaya lock eyes.

His gaze is cold and uninterested, whereas the girl looks almost entranced. Even from across the street Hachiman notices the sparkle of innocence in her eyes.

Click

A faint sound of metal hitting the ground rings through the air, along with vibrations rocking the concrete sidewalk. The dog starts running across the street.

'Did the leash come off?'

Hikigayas brain works at light speed and his years of high-risk improvisation cause him to process the situation in under a second.

'The sound of the metal hitting the ground may have been the collar unclasping and the vibrations could be from a car.'

His eyes dart to the left and notice a large black vehicle driving towards the dog.

'Shit.'

The assassin runs towards the animal who is now in the middle of the street and grabs him. The driver of the black car hits the breaks and loud screeching is coupled with the young girls' cries.

Before the car connects with Hachiman he dives forward, still holding the dog. The vehicles screeching stops and a driver gets out.

Now on lying on the sidewalk, Hikigaya is surrounded by people. He didn't get hit by the car, but landing directly on concrete scratched up his head pretty bad, and blood is running down his cheek.

"Is he okay?"

"Did he get hit"

"Should we call an ambulance."

Various voices are heard speaking over each other, prompting the boy to get up.

"It's fine, I'm fine, there is no need to call an ambulance I wasn't hit."

The dog (uninjured) runs towards its owner who is now bawling tears of joy.

"Are you sure you're okay, your head is bleeding!"

Hikigaya wipes the dust off his clothes.

"Really, it's fine."

After repeating it several times and letting the driver know he won't attempt to sue or anything, the small crowd thins, and he sits down on a nearby bench.

'The wound isn't deep, and the blood will dry up soon. Still, I should get it cleaned. I've seen people die from infected cuts, it's awful. The place I'm staying at isn't too far, but the mall is closer. I should probably eat as well. After tha- Why is that girl staring at me?'

The light brown-haired girl stands awkwardly next to the bench holding her dog. When she realizes her pets saviour is aware of her presence she speaks up.

"So… Uh… I didn't get to thank you... during the commotion… so thanks! Really… I don't know what I'd do if I lost him."

He doesn't look at her.

"It's fine."

"Haha, yeah I guess so…" she blushes and smiles nervously. "Anyway, I was actually going to the mall to buy him a new collar, this one's… broken. If you want… I could get you something to put over that cut."

He doesn't say anything.

'I don't have any money on me, and I was going to use public bathroom supplies as to improvise a solution. If I go to the mall with her, I could clean the wound properly. I won't be seeing my target till Monday, so I do have time to kill.'

"Alright, let's go."

The girl seems almost surprised and blushes even harder.

"Really? Okay! Awesome… My names Yui Yuigahama!"

He stands up and faces her, locking eyes.

"My name is Hikigaya."

Once again she looks entranced, with sparkling eyes of innocence that paint a vivid image of the person she is. He just looks bored.


1 Year Earlier

Hikigaya walks over the two dead bodies towards the metal door. After radioing in that the mission has begun, he knocks twice.

BANG

BANG

The door is loudly unlocked and a man in a leather jacket with a beard walks out.

"The hell do you guys wa-"

POP

Blood splatters all over the wall and his body falls down, joining his fellow gang members on the ground.

The assassin walks in. There is a narrow hallow to his left and a wider one directly in front. At the end of the wide hallway, there is a door. From where Hikigaya is standing, he can hear a lot of commotion behind it, along with music.

'If most of the Bulldogs are gathered in there, I could probably get to the target without problems.'

He turns and starts walking down the narrower hallway.

'1 metre... 2 metres… 3… 7… 10.'

The lights are dim, and leave a yellow tint on the walls. The air is also stuffy, meaning most of the windows are shut.

Hachiman starts walking up the stairs. Every seven or so steps, he has to turn, and walk up the next set.

Despite the stairs being made of concrete, Hikigayas footsteps are silent. He has trained his weight distribution perfectly and is more than experienced in stealth operations. His one hand keeps his gun raised, with the crosshairs aimed directly ahead and the other hand holds the karambit knife.

TAP TAP TAP

'Footsteps.'

Someone is walking down the stairs to the right of Hikigaya. Once he gets to the bottom of the set, the person will turn and see the assassin.

He braces himself.

The first part of the gang member to be seen is the leg.

POP

Right in the kneecap.

He falls down in the space between the sets of steps. Before he can yell, Hachiman swings the karambit, slitting the mans throat.

"Ggg… arrr…"

The large man clutches his bleeding neck as his eyes roll back. Paying no attention, the assassin walks past, climbing the next set of steps.

'That body will be found soon, I need to hurry.'

He sprints up each set of stairs, weapons at the ready. When he reaches the top, Hikigaya finds another wide hall with a bunch of doors.

After walking to the room the briefing stated the target would be staying in, Hachiman knocks three times.

"Jesus Christ… What do these guys want… I said to le-"

As Kaito opens the door he is tackled to the ground and hand is put over his mouth.

"If you attempt to free yourself or scream, I will slit your throat. Blink twice if you understand."

The target blinks twice as a blade gets pushed against his neck. Hikigaya pats the man down, disarming him of his gun and taking some matches from his back pocket.

"Thank you for your cooperation."

With a single stroke of his karambit, Haru Kaito taken out. His body shakes vigorously for a few seconds before becoming limp.

"Hey, someone shot Billy!"

Hikigaya head turns as he hears someone yelling from the staircase, followed by a commotion.

"Go check on the big man!"

Multiple peoples' footsteps bounce off the concrete stairs.

'I've got two guns, 31 bullets total.'

Hachiman laughs to himself as he stands up, facing the other end of the hallway.

Two men turn the corner seeing him. They are holding baseball bats and wearing leather jackets.

'The hallway is 8 metres wide, 20 metres long. This should be fun.'

"Who the hell are you!?"

"What's with the outfit, clown?"

"You chose the wrong night to be a dumbass."

The two men both walk towards the assassin. He too walks towards them.

They are both overly confident.

Hikigaya pulls out the pistol he got off his target and fires off two shots in quick succession. Both gangsters fall down to the ground as blood spills over the floor.

After hearing the shots, six more men turn into the hallway and run towards the assassin.

One of them raises his bat and swings it against the boys' head, but instead of connecting with a skull, it hits a wall.

CRACK

The mans knee gets kicked in, causing him to drop down to ground.

BANG

The shot rings through the hallway as another gangster swings at Hachiman, this time with a metal pipe. Again, he dodges it and fires a shot.

BANG

Two of the remaining four men attempt to attack the assassin at once, but their terrible coordination makes them vulnerable and they topple over each other.

BANG

BANG

One of the bikers swings a knife, but it slides right off the specially designed Kevlar and Hikigaya plants a bullet in the mans leg, then head.

There is still one more guy in the hallway, and no doubt a ton more on the stairs and bottom floor.

The gangster looks around the bloody hallway, then directly at the person in front of him dressed in all black.

POP

Before he can even form a plan, he too is taken out by a bullet to the head.

'The wide hallway was good for a fight, but that staircase is pretty narrow, I'll get overpowered if I go down there.'

Hachiman pulls out his flash grenade, clutches it and removes the pin. He then throws it down the staircase before backing away quickly and covering his ears.

A loud bang goes off and a bunch of men are left screaming and clutching their eyes. While they are disorientated, the assassin makes his way down the stairs, using his silenced pistol to take each one down almost effortlessly.

By the time he reaches the bottom floor, the steps look almost as if they've been coated in red paint. He opens the door he came in from and walks out.

"Target is down, ready for extraction."

Hikigaya looks around the street and remembers the oil barrels by the bikes. He picks one up and takes off the lid. He then starts pouring it all over the bikes and three bodies out front.

When the barrel empty's he grabs another one and pours a trail from the inside of the building to the bikes.

Right about the time he finishes the van to extract him drives up. Before Hachiman gets in he lights a match and throws it on the oil, setting it on fire.

"Let's go."

The van speeds away, and after about 20 seconds, the sound of a large explosion erupts through the night.

Mission Complete.


Present Day

Hiratsuka sits down on her couch all alone.

'I can't believe he just left without saying goodbye. I'm going to really scold him hard the next time I see him. I mean it's just so rude, especially since I'm a teacher.'

She looks over at the broken door.

'I need to get that fixed, but I also need to speak to those boys' parents.'

"Maybe I should call the police and tell them what happened."

The teacher sighs. There isn't much she can do since she finished all her work and was banking on the idea that her and Shuu would spend Saturday together as well.

After taking out her phone she looks through her chats. Most of them are just people not replying to her and the ones that do reply just say something simple like "K".

She was never the most popular person.

'Well I can't stay here all day, it's way too boring. I guess I can go to the mall to get a new door. Yeah! I'll go to the mall to get a new door! That's actually a really good idea.'

Hiratsuka stands up and walks to her bedroom. She opts to wear the original outfit she would've worn on her date, since its nicer than what she's currently wearing. After changing clothes, she goes to the bathroom to apply her makeup.

Dolling up her face hasn't ever really been a priority to her and some light makeup is usually enough.

Once she is done, Shizuka grabs her purse and walks down the apartment stairs towards where her car is parked.

'I should also get Hikigayas "thank you" card while I'm there, and also some food, oh yeah and I need more wine.'

On the drive to the mall she continues to add things to her shopping list.

'Some of my photo frames were broken so I should replace them, there were also cracks in the table… should I get a new table? Can I afford a new table? Cigarettes! I also need cigarettes!'

After about 10 minutes of driving, she arrives at the mall and parks her car.

'It's still kind of early so there won't be too many people. If I hurry perhaps I could get in and out within two hours.'

The first place Hiratsuka goes to is the furniture store. As she predicted there aren't too many people, just a few couples perusing the wares.

She sighs and frowns hard.

Watching couples go about their day always puts her in a bad mood.

'They can't go be all lovey-dovey somewhere else? Whatever, where do these guys keep their doors?

She looks around for a bit and eventually finds what she's looking for near the back end of the large furniture store.

'Well which one will fit my frame?'

After realizing she doesn't have the required measurements to buy a door, Shizuka walks out the furniture shop feeling defeated.

'The universe really wants to destroy me lately.'

Next, she goes to a clothing store looking at all the different items for sale. There are jackets, turtlenecks, blouses and basically everything you can imagine, although they are all terribly expensive.

Despite having what she would consider outrageous price tags on all the clothes, Hiratsuka continues to browse.

'Hmmm this may look nice on me… This would also look good… Or maybe this one. So many choices.'

She looks in awe at all the options. Even though she has been to this clothing store many times, she is almost always taken back by the diverse outfits.

'I should buy something, it's probably rude to just look… but what should I get? How can I choose?'

Some teenage girls walk past her.

'Hmm this brown jacket looks nice, perhaps I'll buy this.'

She grabs the jacket then pays for it. After walking out she considers where to go next.

'I could go to get some food, or I co-'

Her thoughts are put on hold when Hiratsuka sees two of her students walking together.

'Is that… Yuigahama and… Hikigaya!?'


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