As I was thinking in the bed I did not realize that I was already asleep. I woke up and checked the time. It was 7:00 AM. I took a bath and got ready for school. I made a proper breakfast before leaving and locked the door. I walked to the elevator and before it was about to close, I stopped it as I spotted Yukinoshita as she was also leaving. She entered the elevator and greeted me. I responded with a nod.
We did not talk the entire way to school but I could feel her looking at me from time to time. I decided to ignore her for now. I entered my classroom and quietly sat on my seat. A boy with blonde hair walked up to me as I was taking out my book. He had a big smile on his face which meant he was in the top of the hierarchy in the boys.
"Hello, Ayanokouji-kun. I did not get to introduce myself earlier. My name is Hayama Hayato. If there is anything you need, feel free to tell me."
I nodded quietly as he was smiling. The door opened and I saw Hikigaya enter the room he looked towards me and made a disgusted face and quietly sat on his seat while listening to music. He reminded me how I was in the first year in the beginning. A person with no presence. While I was deep in thought Hayama was just standing there. I saw a concerned look on his face.
"Are you okay?" he asked.
"Oh, sorry. I was deep in my thought," I replied.
His behavior reminded me of Hirata. I wanted to know what all has happened till now in the school and it looks like I joined just before summer break. So I will have holidays within a week. I do not have much time to make friends. I really am sounding desperate.
After this exchange, Hayama walked back to his group standing around Miura. Yuigahama was also part of that group but she used to glace at Hikigaya from time to time. I wonder what their relationship with each other is. I get the feeling that they are connected to each other in a different way. They are my fellow club members so I think I will help them. Becoming human huh? I wonder if I can do that.
I tried to learn falling in love but came here so I had to leave Kei. I saw tears in her eyes as she saw me leave. I entrusted her with all the points I had and told her to find someone who will treat her better and not like me. I know that was a really cruel request for but even she knew she couldn't do anything about it. She is stronger now so she will find a way to live without me. She is no longer a parasite.
Pushing those thoughts away I came back to the original world with Hiratsuka-sensei punching Hikigaya in his guts. A little more to the top and that punch would have stopped him from breathing. She does know about martial arts. Hikigaya, who woke up and came back to his senses started returning to his seat while holding his stomach. Is this supposed to be allowed?
During lunch I decided to go and check the library. They had some good stuff but I had read it all. I requested some books which I have not read yet and they told they are already ordered and coming within three to four days. I walked back to my classroom and decided to eat my lunch there as I did not have time to find a good spot to eat yet. Miura and her group were as loud as ever. They noticed me and called for me,
"Hey Ayanokouji-kun, why don't you join us?"
Wait. I am allowed to do that? They all smile at me and nodded as I was introduced to the group. The well build brown haired guy was called Tobe Kakeru. Same first name as Ryuuen huh? The guy to his right was called Ooka. He was more outgoing and easy to get along according to Hayama. The person to the left was called Yamato he was very calm even though he was tall. Among the girls there was only Muira and then Ebina Hina who wore glasses. She was good looking but she looked at Hayama and his group with a creepy smile. I wonder why.
Now they started asking me questions,
"So, Ayanokouji-kun which school you used to attend before this?" asked Miura.
"Tokyo metropolitan Advanced Nurturing High School," I replied. At that point there was absolute silence in the class. They all looked at me with shock.
"Wait, wait, wait. You mean that school?" asked Miura.
I simply nodded. With this everyone gathered around me asking different questions about me and the school. I replied to all them which was really tiresome. I had never spoken to these many people all at the same time. To the students here going in that school is like a dream. This resulted into me not able to finish my lunch.
After classes I headed to the service club room. I found that I was first to arrive. After a minute I spotted Yukinoshita. She had the keys and opened the room. I too entered and pulling out a chair started reading my book. After a few seconds she broke the ice.
"I heard that there was a handsome guy transferred in our school from ANHS," she said.
"I wonder who that is," I replied knowing well that she was talking about me. She turned towards me closing her book and said.
"May I ask the reason why you dropped out of that school to here? Entering that school is every Japanese kid's dream."
Hearing her question I gave the same and most efficient answer in this situation.
"Family matters."
Hearing this answer no one will ask any further question thinking they may get into someone's personal matters. She simply nodded her head saying, "I see. Every family has their own things to deal with. Is that why you live alone?"
"You are quite aware of things. Yes, you could say that." I decided to give her a vague answer. Thanks to the one year I spent at ANHS I do not have problem with dealing with people. Also Yukinoshita reminds me of Horikita, my first friend so talking to her is not a problem.
Soon Hikigaya enters the room followed by Yuigahama. I think they came here together. Yuigahama jolly as ever greets us.
"Yahallo Yukinon," she said.
"Ya... Good afternoon Yuigahama-san."
"Ayanon, yahallo," she said while waving her hand.
That name does bring back memories when the Ayanokouji group was made. Soon it turned into a more embarrassing "Kiyopon" but I do not mind that now.
"Hello Yuigahama," I said.
Hikigaya looked at me as I asked what happened he replied,
"You are okay with her calling you something this embarrassing."
"One of my friend back in my old high school called me the same," I said.
"To think even Ayanokouji-kun has friends. You should too make some," said Yukinoshita to mocking tone.
"No need for that," I said denying what just Yukinoshita said. They all looked at me with curious expression on their face while Hikigaya looked at me as if he found someone like him. I need to clear their doubts.
"You don't need to make some friends. Just one is enough but make sure you can completely trust him and he never betrays you. That is all you will ever need in your life. One true friend who is always by your side. Make that one friend Hikigaya and there is nothing more you will need to do. For example that girl you talk to who has grey hair. You can start trying to her your true friend. The gender does no matter."
They were all dumb fold by what I just said. Yuigahama speaks up,
"Totsuka Saika is a boy."
Huh? Wait did I hear that correct? That person is a boy? They were still quite from what I spoke. Hikigaya looks at me as if his expectations were broken but the other two looked like they agreed with me. Hikigaya tried to brush away from what I said saying,