For some reason, I have to say that I don't take any real credit for any real moments. For this arc? Story? Well whatever I'm writing, majority goes to Some Chinese Guy, the original Arthur. I'm just writing a POV that is similar or quoted from the original source. The point of what I'm doing, well getting into other characters' mind and writing about that side.

So yeah, this section? Ok this part, gave me so much trouble. Well the dancing part was easy. Heck, the box step is actually the only dance I know. I have no rhythm so yeah, this the only dance I can do and have confidence to dance it with someone else. So, what was the hard part… the tailor part, I'm a poor University student. My cheap suit only good for job interviews and the likes. Well my last concern is that I don't remember if it was this story, another, or the light novel but one of Hikigaya-kun's 108 skills is dancing.

Love. If I have to analyzed it. I would divide into the biological sense and the emotional. I know that hormones and chemical imbalance produce by the body give rise to what is called love but I do enjoy the emotional reason. I am a girl after all. Even if Hikigaya-kun called me super demon woman. That fact an emotion that effect someone just by being close to even physically touching can produce a happy feeling.

Why am I mentioning love? Well the following events that I recalled. I'm started to question my relationship statuses. Well the first event began like this…

I was in front of a body mirror. I was just finish the last-minute check on my outfit. My short beige coat fit fined, my black blouse sat on my body loosely, the blue trousers I have on is a bit tight on my abdomen but it shows my lines well. I walked to the entrance to my apartment. I slip off my slippers. I place my feet into my brown ankle boots. I grab my mittens. Then left through my door and lock it.

Once I left the building, I worn my mitten. This cat paws mitten are so cute and warm. I walked to the stations and met up with Yuigahama-san. Why is wearing that? I met up with this brightly pink jacket that stood out too much that the bystanders kept staring. She has a light blue miniskirt with black tights. It seems cold, even though it is March this evening was pretty chill. On her feet were black fur-trimmed leather boots.

"Yahallo! Yukinon!" Said Yuigahama

"Good evening" I replied

We talk while waiting for the train. We loaded into the train, we sat together. Yuigahama-san was on her cell phone, tapping away. I replied to her once in the while but I was watching the passing landscapes. Once we arrived at our stop, we unloaded, and walked out of the station. For some reason, Yuigahama-san was hugging my arm. At the station's entrance, we found Hikigaya-kun. He has a solid navy coat. Black pants and black shoes. Yuigahama-san guided me toward him.

"Yahallo, Hikki! Been waiting for long?"

"Yo. Not really."

"Good afternoon." I replied

"Hey. So, what is the plan?" Asked Hikigaya-kun

"Visiting the tailor for starters." I replied. For this type of events, this is the best course we can take.

"Tailor. Why? Can't we just go to the nearest suit shop and buy one there or something?" Said a surprise Hikigaya-kun

It does sound great but sadly this a bad choice. Being wealthy has its trouble too. I sighed before replying, "I really would like to do so. But there are certain untold rules about your appearances in such circles."

"Yukinon, but that's gonna take time." Said a bored Yuigahama-san.

"We'll be done quicker than you think. Now, shall we go?" I asked

We moved on to the place I selected. It is a place that I enjoyed my past time until a certain incident occurred. We pass through the numerous malls around Chiba station. We walked five minutes toward the east. We pass apartment building that has many small shops on the first floor. I walked toward the shop that has several suits on display and a large K in a circle on the front door. We entered and was greeted by a stout middle-age man in a fine brown suit.

"Welcome to Kingsman Bespoke Shop, ladies and gentleman. How may I help you.?"

This Japanese man still very professional even after many years. The fact that he fits the shop well, that it is a surprise that he is not English.

"Good evening, Funabashi-san"

He turns toward me.

"Ah! Young lady Yukinoshita. Glad to see you around here. Tell your parents I said hello."

I might have flinched a bit when he asked about my parents.

"Will do, Funabashi-san. Though I personally don't see any meaning in that. My father is in contact with you."

"True, though I wish you will visit more often too."

I sigh before I answer, "You know it's not easy anymore." I'm not a fan of this question.

I gestured at Hikigaya-kun, "As for visiting today, I'd like to buy a suit and a pair of shoes for him."

Funabashi-san turn toward Hikigaya-kun

"I see." He observed Hikigaya from head to toe. "Do you wish for a bespoke suite?"

"Not this time, I'm afraid. I know you have made to measure suits as well. Can I purchase one of those?" I said as I shook my head

"No problem," Funabashi-san replied, "We do have several suits, well, suitable for the young man's build. Pardon for the pun. I will tailor one personally if you wish."

"I would appreciate that." I replied. "But first I'd like to select the shoes."

"As you wish." Funabashi-san nodded. "Now if you don't mind."

We follow him into an adjacent room. In the room were many pairs of dress shoes.

"So many shoes" Yuigahama-san whispered

I approached the stand on the right

"Do you require my assistance?" Funabashi-san asked.

"Thank you, I'll choose myself," I smiled "You can make preparations for tailoring in the meantime."

"Good. I'll come back in ten minutes then." Funabashi-san replied before he left.

I pick up a pair of black long nosed laced shoes from the shelf. This one is a classic and simple design. I recalled something amusing that my father would say.

"Oxfords, not brogues…" I mutter. (Well after reading this and re-reading it again. I still don't understand this sentence. Well it is about dress shoes so yeah not really into that)

"Hm" Hikigaya-kun turn toward me.

"Nothing," I smiled while I shook my head. "That what my father likes to say. Anyway, I suggest these ones. Simple refined classics."

"Sure." Hikigaya-kun shrugged which made me raise my eyebrow in annoyance.

"No preferences on your own at all?" I asked

"Nah. They all looked equally painful and cumbersome to me." Replied Hikigaya-kun

"As if you guys know what painful footwear is." Said a grumbling Yuigahama-san.

Well she is correct. We do have several pairs of shoes that at times are uncomfortable.

"Yuigahama-san, I truly appreciate your rebuttal." I smirked

"Whoa. Hikki, you heard that? Yukinon just praised me!"

"Right" Said a wryly Hikigaya-kun seeing Yuigahama proudly cross her hand.

"You're welcome. Let hope I have more opportunities to praise you in the future." I cover my smile with my hand.

We looked around some more. Since Hikigaya-kun does not have preferences, I'll pick something that is simple and easy to move in.

"This pair it is. Now the easy part is done. Now I'll have to specify the details of your suit when Funabashi-san return."

"Probably hard." Muttered Yugahama-san

"Not really. It is mostly choosing the correct fabric of the exterior and the lining, then little things like the chest and waist adjustments, then the overall look together with accessories. Such as shoes, for example." I replied

"You know a lot about that. What do they use for guy's suits, by the way?" Asked Yuigahama-san

"Let see. There are many options depending on the price, wearing conditions and pattern. Synthetics such as polyester are the cheapest while also easy to handle. There is wool, leather, silk, fleece and cashmere. The fabrics can be blended with synthetics materials for lower price and easier maintenance. Take your uniforms for example. Blazers for our school are sewed using wool polyester blend. Mine was made from cashmere with Bemberg rayon lining and tailor to fit" I explain. (The fact I research this part to understand it. I found out that tailor to fit means that it is either a millimeter to a centimeter longer or short depend on the tailor, that fits well with your body. It like moves with the body.)

"Ah! That why your blazer so light and nice to touch, Yukinon."

Y-Yuigahama-san you can't just that out loud. T-there is a boy next to us even if it is H-Hikigaya-kun. It just sounds like that we have a skin to skin relationship. This kind of kinsmanship is outrages. I can feel the heat in my cheek.

"Umm… Yurigahama, I mean Yuigahama, can you keep that kind of observations to yourself?"

"What?... Hikki, you pervert!" Said Yuigahama-san with a blush face turning around.

"Yuigahama-san, not again" I weakly muttered.

This girl has cause many embarrassing moments.

The adjacent door open. "Everything is ready" announced Funabashi-san

"Good. Can you tell me the fabric option" I asked turning to him.

"Sure. Currently we've got pure and blend cashmere, flannel and silk, though the latter would be not quite…"

"…Fitting. Cashmere blend will do. And as for the dress shirt, I'd like it simple white cotton." I finished.

We saw Hikigaya-kun enter the door with Funabashi-san. We stayed behind. I guess we will look around and talk while we waited.

...

After two hours of talking and waiting for Hikigaya-kun. I was explaining to Yuigahama-san about wingtips but when the adjacent room door open. I was surprise. No, that word does not describe what I'm seeing. Standing there at the entrance was a young man standing straight, no that young man was Hikigaya-kun.

BA-THUMP

H-H-Hikigaya-kun was in a fine clean white dress shirt, with a simple navy-blue tie. Sharp black pants and blazer. And oxfords dress shoes black and shiny. T-this handsome man, I mean Hikigaya-kun's dead fish eye and ahoge. Gave him a mysterious ambiance.

BA-THUMP

I can feel my heart racing. I can hear that Yuigahama-san was turning around too.

"Aha… So, wingtips, right? Hey, Yukinon? What's wro- "

I don't know what Yuigahama thinking about. But I guess she has the similar experience. I was just observing Hikigaya-kun from toe to head. Well don't get me wrong, I know it is rude just to stare at someone but this is another case. When has this boy became manlier?

"Funabashi-san. What's wrong?" Ask Hikigaya-kun while taking a step backwards.

Funabashi-san gave a heartfelt laugh before replying, "Nothing is wrong, young man. On the contrary, in fact. Everything's quite right."

"Yeah, right. Do you know how cats and dogs usually stare at the meat forgotten on the table? Because their looks aren't that much different."

"The comparison is spot-on, I'll give you that. But otherwise, I recommend you to enjoy your new state of being. You may end up getting used to it" Said Funabashi-san while tapping on Hikigaya-kun's shoulder.

...

We said our goodbyes to Funabashi-san and now were walking to the Chiba station. Yuigahama-san and I walk ahead of Hikigaya-kun.

"By the way, Yukinoshita, how much was it?"

I turn around with a frowned, "I think we agreed you don't owe me anything."

He scratches his head with his free hand and said, "Just curious."

I answer him, "One hundred twenty thousand yen, including shoes. The only affordable option for me, honestly."

"That's some pocket money…"

"Hikki!" Interrupted Yuigahama-san

I sighed, "Actually it is my savings."

It not like I can help it. I know my personal funds was mostly use to purchase Pan-san but this was a request that force on to me.

"Oh… Sorry then. Still kind of expensive for a simple black suit." Replied Hikigaya-kun

I gave a weak smile, "'Simple' doesn't equate to 'cheap'. And trust me, people out there are able to tell the difference, not to mention judge you for that. It's the station already. I suppose it is time to say good-bye for today."

"See you tomorrow then."

"Yes. See you tomorrow." I replied with a small nod

"See ya"

...

I'm laying on my bed hugging my Pan-san plush. Today was tiresome but it was enjoyable. Even now, my heart starts to race when I think about Hikigaya-kun and formal wear. I don't understand why but it was a first for me. Now that I think about it, he kind of remind me of Pan-san. I guess that why my heart started to race. Yes, I must say that is the only reason I can think of why it was going that fast.

I was sitting at my spot in the club room, with a nice cup of tea that I brew. It was a peaceful Wednesday evening. Hikigaya-kun was reading his light novel. I was reading my book and Yuigahama-san was on her phone tapping away.

Yuigahama-san looked up and ask, "Hey Yukinon. What do you usually do at those parties?"

I looked up to Yuigahama-san and replied, "Nothing exciting. It is mostly polite talks, listening to music, dancing. Probably some behind the scenes agreements too, but I obviously can't say much about it."

"Just like the movies." Said Yuigahama-san

"Well, duh. They ought to have some basis on reality." Stated Hikigaya-kun.

Yuigahama-san nodded, looked down toward her phone then her eyes shot open like remember something important.

"Oh! Wait! Yukinon, you said dance."

I tilted my head in confusion and ask her, "Yes, why?"

This something I don't understand why she would mention it. Since this a type of events that has dancing in it. Even now she mentions dance like in the movies. Why is this girl asking about that?

"And you can too?" Ask Yuigahama-san

"Of course. Both my sister and I can. Mother made us attend ballroom dancing class." I replied looking away.

I didn't enjoy dancing class. I was always getting compared to Nee-san. My stamina was not the best and I did not socialize either. My dance partners were afraid of me. I was isolated because of that.

"Whoa! Probably so nice, you know. Like you twirl around and all!"

"It is not, Yuigahama-san. Ballroom dancing is more complicated and formalized than you think." I replied with a tired voice.

"Mmm… Can you show us?" Ask Yuigahama-san

Well I don't mind but I need a dance partner and the only one that fit. Would be Hikigaya-kun, as the only male in the club room but I do not think he knows how to dance.

"I don't mind, but I'll need a partner." I replied and quick glance toward Hikigaya-kun. A panic Hikigaya-kun faced away.

"U-ummm… How about me, Yukinon?"

"Eh?"

What? Oh my! I think just said that out loud.

"I mean, dance with me?"

That w-what you mean. Well this girl causing confusion.

"Oh. If only the basics though. Ballroom dancing requires lengthy training."

Well taking dancing class, I spend many hours dancing and practice the forms and steps.

"No problem! I'm fine with that"

"Then…" I got up and moved to the free space by the blackboard. "Yuigahama-san"

"Coming!"

Yuigahama-san approach me. She immediately put her hand on my waist while taking my hand with her other. I stiffen my back as a reaction to her touch. My mind blank for a while but I recover in few seconds.

"N-not yet… I… Umm… wanted to demonstrate first." I try to explain

"Oh."

Yuigahama-san immediately release me. I let out a small sigh.

"So… What I'm going to show you is the most basic technique called the Box Step. It is named after the pattern created on the floor with your feet. It is divided into two parts. Let me show you"

I straightened up my back and tried to fix my hair.

"The lead starts with their left foot, then the partner with their right. For the lead, the first part is forward."

I took a graceful step, "Slide, together."

I took two steps.

"The second part is right foot backwards, then slide, then together"

I took three even steps

"For the partner, the footwork is opposite. Now I will show the steps with a partner."

"All right!"

Yuigahama-san quickly held me. Again, this girl finds ways to embarrass me. Trying to hide my embarrassment, I called out, "Yuigahama-san… On the shoulder please."

For some reason this cause Yuigahama-san to tilt her head.

"Hm? Isn't it always the waist?" Asked Yuigahama-san

Well that is correct but that mostly with someone familiar. I only recall that only ones that I allowed to be that personal with me was Father, Hayama-san, and the instructor of Ballroom dancing.

"Only if both partners are familiar enough" I replied

"Are we not, I don't know, familiar enough?" Pouted Yuigahama-san

Well we are close friends but that is not the point since this type of event. We will dance with others so as much I dislike that it is a rule.

"You'll have to dance with other people too. Not to mention you just used the hand position for the male partner. So, shoulder please and half a step back."

It seems that Yuigahama-san obeyed my instructions. I place my free hand on her upper arm.

"Back straight. Look at my face, not your feet."

Yuigahama-san raise her eyes as instructed. I was taken a back. The earnest in her eyes and her expression. I took few seconds to recomposed myself.

"Good. I'll lead. So forward, side, together. I'll count. One, tw- ow!"

The first step was good but on the count of two. I bumped into Yuigahama-san's nose. That was painful.

"Owie! Sorry, sorry, Yukinon, once more, please!'

I rubbed my forehead and replied, "Fine. Hand on my shoulder, back straight… good. Now forward…"

Yuigahama-san was diligent, she followed my instructions well. We had some well synchronized steps. Her face was serious and concentrated.

"Yes, now follow me and turn a little counter-clockwise. You'll have to move around the ballroom along with everyone."

Basking in illumination of the sunset, we were fully accustomed to each other and moved slowly to my quiet "One, two, three". We were slowly waltzing in clubroom.

"That's it for now, Yuigahama-san."

"Thanks!" Replied Yuigahama-san.

She returns to her seat but she stops and looked at Hikigaya-kun for a few second.

"Yukinon, what about Hikki?"

Before I replied, Hikigaya-kun just raise his hand and wave it dismissively.

"I don't need it, I know Oklahoma Mixer?" Hikigaya-kun replied. (This is a real dance I found about from reading this story about a year ago)

"Is it not the Air Oklahoma Mixer?" I asked

"Yeah, yeah, exactly. Just leave me in some dark corner and I'll be fine."

Well it would be bad if I leave it like that. I really don't mind dancing with Hikigaya-kun but dancing with a guy is different. Well it not that I don't like him. It is just that this type of events. First, us of wealth, evaluate what the women's dress are made by, what accessories we wear, how well we dance, and how beautiful we are. For our male counterpart, the evaluation is strict, how well they dress, the wealth behind their name and how well they can lead in dancing. Yes! That is right, I need this event to be perfect since Mother is forcing me. Yes, I could this! I will teach him how to dance.

I turn around toward him and briskly walked to him

I whisper to myself, "One step at a time. One step at a time. I just have to ask him to dance."

I stop in front of him.

"Hikigaya-kun, this frankly will not do. I need to teach you as well."

Good! I ask him. I got through the highest hurdle. Now is just to teach him. I stretched my hand toward him. I gaze into his eyes. I was determined to teach him. I might be forceful because of my gestures but I was trying to invited him to dance. I can feel the heat around my cheeks. I might be blushing now.

I saw him opening and closing his mouth before he answers.

"… Okay."

That amazed me for a brief moment. I expected him to hesitated. He stood up and followed me to the space by the blackboard. I raise my hand and Hikigaya-kun raised his hand to reach mine. Millimeters before his fingers touch my palm, he hesitated. I also realize that I was about to touch a boy around my age for the first time that was not Hayama-san. I lift my palm a bit higher. Our hand connected. I felt the warmth of his hand.

BA-THUMP

There, we now were holding hands.

BA-THUMP

I can feel my heart beating faster. I feel like he might be able to hear it. I let out a loud sigh. To calm myself down and for him to not hear how loud my heart was beating.

BA-THUMP

"Do you remember my instructions?" I asked

He nodded, I gulped to relieve the dryness in my throat.

"Fine. Then take my hand palm out…"

BA-THUMP

He did what he was told. I can hear my loud heart in my ears now. Hikigaya-kun carefully squeeze my hand. It felt like he was holding my hand to the highest regard as a delicate hand. A piece of fine artwork.

BA-THUMP

A soft fragrance of artificial ocean reached my olfactory nerves. This simple process of odorants that was produce by the odor. Those same odorants bind to specific sites on the olfactory receptors located in the nasal cavity. The glomeruli aggregate signals from these receptors and transmit them to the olfactory bulb, where the sensory input will start to interact with parts of the brain responsible for smell identification, memories, and emotions. In other words, Hikigaya-kun smell of artificial ocean. That made my heart race even faster, imprinted into my memories was an image. An image of just the two of us, just Hikigaya-kun and I in a classroom with a soft sunset. An emotion of calmness and belonging arise from it. To think that a simple notion of smelling Hikigaya-kun would produce this feeling.

"…and put your right hand onto my shoulder blade. Not the back and n-not the small of back, if you please."

"I know, okay?" Replied Hikigaya-kun

"Good to hear it" I nodded with my replied.

He hesitantly moved his hand to my upper back. Upon touching me, I reflexively tensed up and arched my back some, but I then fixed my posture and place my hand on his shoulder. Hikigaya-kun looked down. I have not notice that he had grown. He got taller, his boyish charm turns muscular and handsome.

"Look at me and set your back straight."

He looked up, I realize that our face was just a palms length away from each other. I felt a faint air movement on top of my scalp.

"Good, you lead."

"Right" Hikigaya-kun replied

We continued standing.

…

…

…

"Hikki?"

Hikigaya-kun turn his head to Yuigahama-san, who was carefully watching us from the start.

"Remember? Forward, side, together."

"Yeah, yeah. Backwards, side, together." He paused. "Umm… Starting."

Hikigaya-kun took a careful step forward. I set my foot back, my back was straight and my eyes were tracking him. He moved his left foot to the right one, I did the same. He started to hunch over, I have to correct him now.

"Back straight."

"Ugh." He replied while straightened up again.

"Good. Now side."

Hikigaya-kun clumsily shifted to his right them tried to correct his self with a firm step to the left. I just copied his movement with any concerns and without any mistake. Yes! I did it flawlessly. Then I notice that he was hunching over again. Really now?

"Back straight!" I send him a stern glare, "How many times do I have to say that?" I asked.

"I can't help it. Us, loners have to be extra unnoticeable and stuff." He replied

"Never mind. Yuigahama-san, if you please." I declare.

"Aye!"

Yuigahama-san poke him in the back.

"Ugh!"

"Don't 'ugh' me, Hikki."

"Right"

"And we're not even finished with this iteration."

"Sure, sure. Backwards… Side, together- "

"Yuigahama-san."

"Aye!"

"Ugh!"

…

I entered my living room and sat on my couch. I started to recall the club room episode. Just remembering them cause me to fall on my side. Lying there on my side, on this soft couch reminded me of him. Dancing with him, I realize I have doubts about him. I know he is a top test taker when it involves the humanities and literature. His knowledge alone in those subjects can rival both Hayama-san's and mine own results. I jest about him not having a brain but during the dance lessons I felt that he was a quick learner or it might be that he actually already knows how to dance. He was awkward but for the first dance between us, he really didn't make any mistakes. He hunched over several times and roughly place his foot in the wrong position but he fixed that before I could have corrected him.

Is it really possible that Hikigaya-kun is decent dancer? As silly as that sounds, he was basically flawless… Wait! He was awkward but he did dance. I might not know Hikigaya-kun well but it is possible he took lessons before. And with how he was mistreated and repressed by his peers, it is a possible reason why he acted awkward. He never had the chance to dance with someone else…

No, I'm just overthink this. I am the one that has been acting strange. My cardio rhythm was quicker than before and I can hear it loudly too. It like my heart was located next to my ears. Why is it like that? And why does it only act like that when I'm close to Hikigaya-kun? Why? No! That's enough thinking for today. If I continue I might get ill and worried them. I'll go to sleep early today.

Well that was long. I really should start focusing on this but I have lectures and other important stuff that I have not played Monster Hunter World much.

So, the list of current projects I'm working on, once I'm done with "Box Step", I'll add the next story:

"Box Step" by Some Chinese Guy

"Blue Moon" by Lose- Please finish this. I like it so much.

"My Clubroom's President is Far More Broken Than I Expected" by FireHero- I'm just taking shot at both author and author of "Shiori-san to Hikigaya-kun" by Veltus because they made something great and had not updated it.

"Growth" by Achoopredator- OCs' POV (I want more but yeah I guess I finish this for own goal)

Also read the cultural event thing from the light novel or watch the anime… Saki's POV

"One Thing Leads to Another" by Azulito

"A Different Turn" by StoryTelleroftheMist