Super Heart-Throbbing Chocolate Confession!

Epilogue

       By the time the two had reached their destination, most of classroom had been decorated in various shades of pink and red. Hajime could still smell the lavender lingering in the air as he watched the rest of his classmates chatter excitedly as they hung streamers on the walls.

  "It's great to see you two!" Ms. Yukizome smiled as she handed Hajime a paper heart, "We could really use your help putting these up, Hajime."

As Hajime placed the heart up on the chalkboard, he felt an arm wrap around his shoulders.

  "Dude, where have you been?" Souda beamed at him, "I've been waiting forever for my soul friend to arrive!"

  Fuyuhiko groaned, "Not this again. Just what the hell did you two do? He hasn't shut up about the two of you being 'soul friends' or whatever since this morning."

  "Our friendship has gone up to the next level," Souda gave him a smug smile, "You'll never understand the bond that we share."

  "Whatever," the yakuza rolled his eyes before turning to the brunet, "Anyways, go and pass that tape over to Sonia and Mikan."

  Hajime smiled at the two before going over to the windows, "Fuyuhiko said you two needed this."

  "T-thank you!" Mikan smiled as she graciously accepted the tape, "I also have bandages if you get any paper cuts."

  He gave a small laugh, "That's good to know."

  "Hajime," Sonia smiled, "I have to thank you for giving me the full Japanese holiday experience. I'm told my home country has only started celebrating this year. I can't wait to tell everyone about all the fun we had today!"

  Hajime felt someone tap his shoulder, "Aren't you forgetting something?"

  He looked over at Hiyoko, "I think just about all the decorations have been put up so I don't think so."

  "Exactly, you fool!" Gundham bellowed from across the room, "We have completed our preparations so now it is your time to fulfill the prophecy!"

  Hiyoko pointed over at Gundham, "What he said."

  "Should I just give it or-?"

  Mahiru smiled at Hajime as she guided him to the front of the classroom, "You didn't think we'd let you off the hook that easy, did you?"

  "In front of the whole class?" Hajime asked nervously.

  Izuru nodded, "It's more efficient that way."

  Teruteru retrieved the heart-shaped box from Hajime's desk and handed it to Chiaki, "You could always picture everyone in their underwear if you get scared. You've always been pretty accurate when it comes to guessing at which type everyone's wearing."

  "It's true. That might just be your talent, Hajime," Chiaki stated confidently as she handed the chocolates to him.

  Hajime huffed, "I don't want to be talented if that's what my talent is going to be."

  "Now remember, Hajime!" Nekomaru slammed a fist over the left side of his chest, "Speak from the heart!"

  "You should try act super cool like Nekomaru here!" Ibuki chirped as she swung her legs in her seat.

  Hajime gulped, "I really have to do this then."

  Chisa placed a hand on his shoulder and gave Hajime a warm smile, "It's alright to be a little nervous. We believe in you so take all the time you need."

  "A-alright, here goes," Hajime could feel his heart thumping in his chest, "I've really, really liked you for the longest time. I like, well, I actually love your smile and seeing you every day makes me really happy. I don't always know what to expect when I'm around you, but that's also why I like you so much. Whether it's bad or good luck, I'll always want to be by your side."

  "S-so, um," Hajime took a deep breath and held out the white chocolates in front of him, "Nagito, will you be my valentine?"

  "H-huh?" Nagito looked around before pointing at himself, "Me?"

  Hajime nodded embarrassedly, "Yes, you. There's nobody else here named Nagito, is there?"

  Nagito blushed as he accepted the chocolates, "Yes, I would love to be your valentine, Hajime."

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About half an hour later, the festivities were underway and the classroom was full of laughter and cheer.

  "You know, Hajime. I think I'll just use your face in my animation!" Ryota excitedly said.

  Hajime groaned, "Please don't. I might just die from embarrassment."

  "You promised to help him, didn't you?" the Imposter smiled at him, "There's no harm in Ryota using you as a reference, is there?"

  Hajime was about to open his mouth when Akane cut him off, "You should've said something cool like 'I will destroy all the obstacles in the path of our love!' and then chopped his desk in half!"

  "Isn't that more of a threat though?"

  She grinned, "That's what makes it all the more romantic."

  "Celestia wished for me to tell you that you did a good job and to stay warm," Peko said as she petted the rabbit plushie on her desk.

  He raised an eyebrow, "Why would she tell me to stay warm?"

  Peko paused, "She didn't specifically say that, but she showed me a pair of mittens."

  "At least, I know who she betted on," Hajime muttered as he watched Nagito take a seat next to him.

  "The dogs on the card are pretty cute, aren't they?" the lucky student said as he gently placed the heart-shaped box down on the desk.

  He hummed, "That might be true, but I don't think they're as cute as you."

  Nagito smiled before playfully flicking the boy on his nose, "Just because it's Valentine's Day, doesn't mean your cheesy pick-up lines will work on me."

  Hajime sheepishly smiled at his valentine, "It was worth a shot at least."