Chapter 2

Confrontation

Hachiman, Yui and Yukino were all shocked to see the cheerful, energetic girl crying.

Hachiman POV –

Seeing her cry like this only means one thing that is rejection. The rejection is something I have dealt with. It will be more painful since she is a girl, even though devilish. And I didn't want to see her cry like that. Seeing her hurt seems painful to me. I knew what I needed to do. I went towards Hayama's direction with anger visible on my face. I took a glance on my side and saw Yukinoshita's as well as Yugihama's horrified expression towards me. I bet this is their first time seeing me in real anger. I didn't gave a damn about them. I just went straight to Hayama.

"Hayama!" I said and the moment he looked towards me, I punched him hard, with every single force I could muster on face. Yukinoshita, Yugihama and Hayama's clique were shocked to see my actions and the fact that blood was dropping out of Hayama's nose.

"Why did you plainly rejected her?" I shouted loud enough filled with anger that made everyone terrified.

"Because her true affection was directed towards someone else." He said while looking down on the ground.

"Then you should have said so." I shouted "Then you should have said so." I said again in lower tone this time.

Seeing him nodding slightly, I understood that he understood what I meant. Now understanding it wouldn't do any good you know that. You have no idea what Isshiki is going through right now.

"Excuse me then, I have to go to Isshiki right now." Saying that I left with a worried look on my face in direction where she ran off to. While running towards Isshiki I can hear Yukinoshita and Yugihama calling my name, but I just ignored them. I bet all of them even Hayama followed me keeping the distance. I found Isshiki standing on the rail of the boating section looking up in the night sky full of stars and a moon. I slowly walked towards her. She doesn't seem to have noticed my presence.

"I-Isshiki!" she turned her head towards me, revealing she had benn crying.

"Senpai!" Seeing me she seemed a bit happy.

"Are you alright?"

"Now I am, I guess."

I know rejection can be hurtful. If someone would have rejected Komachi I would have done the same. I guess I have started to care for her.

"Senpai! Why did it end this way? Why is it hard to find that?"

"I guess like people say, first love always ends in pain. Take me for example."

"I see."

"Wait a minute! What did you meant by 'that'?"

"I heard you and was motivated to pursue something 'genuine'. It's your own fault Senpai, you made me like this."

I was taken aback by that. She heard me during my vulnerable moment.

"Now that is looking far-away. I am alone again. The acts never did a job I guess." I can see tears forming in her eyes. I know the reason why I started caring for her. I saw my own reflection in her. Therefore, I wanted to help her for real. She was crying in front of me. My hand moved on its own and patted on her head.

"You are not alone. Senpai is with you." I said softly.

She came near my ear and said, "Take responsibility." Now she seemed to be fine.

"Yeah. Now let's head to Yukinoshita and Yugihama."

She nods and we head towards rest of the service club members.

General POV –

Yui, Yukinoshita, Hayama's clique and Hayama followed Hachiman but kept their distance since they didn't want to face his anger currently. They saw Isshiki far away so they stopped on their track and decided to watch them.

Tobe: Hayato that was quite a cold rejection you did there. You should have been more considerate.

Hayama: ~ silence ~

They were all surprised to see Hachiman patting the head of Iroha, especially Yui and Yukino.

Hayama: I did it because of this.

Yui: I didn't get that.

Hayama: Iroha chan's true feeling are for someone else, she just haven't realized that rather both of them haven't realized their affection for each other yet.

This statement shocked everyone.

Hayama: You all must've noticed the change in Iroha chan. But today I saw a change in Hachiman. Yui and Yukino, you must have come across something different about him.

They both remembered the moment of Hachiman's confession of wanting something genuine.

Yukino: I would say yes. But still you're at fault for not being considerate.

Hayama: That is indeed. I have to make it right and I would love to when the time comes.

Yukino: That is a good thing.

Yumiko: They are coming here. Hayato, I think we should go.

That said Hayato and his clique left.

Iroha grabbing Hachiman's sleeve came walking towards Yui and Yukino.

Hachiman: I guess we should go now.

Yui: Yes, let's go.

All of them left the destiny land together.

The station for Yui, Yukino and Hachiman came.

Yui: My station has come

Yukino: Same here.

Hachiman: Isshiki, this is my stop as well.

Iroha grabbed his sleeve again and showed the bag she was carrying.

Iroha: This bag is heavy Senpai.

Yui and Yukinoshita just nodded and Hachiman took the bag and walked Iroha to her home in silence without saying any word with Iroha just grabbing his sleeve.