Hikigaya's Route to Senior High Is Not Normal, As Expected

Manipulating Behind the Scenes

Hikigaya's Route to Senior High Is Not Normal, As I Expected

"My job is to make people dream. Of course, there's a lot of technical stuff behind the scenes and a lot of hard work behind it, but I get to watch people see the result of that hard work and feel that wonder and feel that discovery, all the time." – David Copperfield

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Hachiman's POV

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To say he was beginning to be the one to engage in a conversation with someone from his class, Hachiman knew the circumstances required something different.

For the meantime, Hachiman had a goal in mind, and sometimes he had to do what it took for him to achieve it.

And so, he dialed up and messaged Yousuke.

The popular pretty boy was likely surprised to get a message from an individual who clearly didn't like to speak to other people daily. But alas, that was exactly what Hachiman had done.

"Hikigaya?" Yousuke sounded surprised when Hachiman had called him, clearly not expecting this at all.

Hachiman nodded, deciding to let forth what he plans to do. "Hey, Hirata. I'm calling you because I've had a change of mind."

"Huh? Explain?" Hirata from his dorm asked as he sat down on his bed, having been sitting on a chair whilst doing some studying.

Hachiman nodded, "You said that those who had done well in the mock test can act as a study group leader for the class, right?"

Hirata's eyes narrowed ever so slightly as he seemed to understand what was slowly happening. "Yes, I did say that, are you offering to be one?"

Hachiman nodded, "Yes, I am offering my services to help those trying to improve their scores for the upcoming midterms."

Hirata seemed somewhat pleased with that. So far only Kikyou, and Suzune had offered to be a study group leader, as they are either influential, or their scores were excellent by contrast.

Regardless, Hachiman nodded, "Yes, I would like to participate and be a study group leader."

Hirata nodded, "That's great! We'll be glad of your efforts to help us."

Hachiman gave a hum of acknowledgement, "If it will even help with your added stress, I will personally deal with Sudou, Ike, and Yamauchi for you."

Hirata clearly looked content with that, "Are you sure you will be able to deal with them?"

Hachiman nodded, "Yes, I will. I've gotten some things that may help them study and perform decently. I don't think I'll be able to get them to perform well, but to secure that they won't fail for the upcoming midterms."

"That is more than enough, thank you so much, Hikigaya." Hirata gladly expressed his gratitude towards Hachiman.

Hachiman nodded, "Glad to be of service, I'll begin to help them study, don't worry for them. They will be in my care."

Hirata smiled, "I'm glad for that, but that begs the question, who will Horikita be helping?"

Hachiman hummed, "Well, I certainly don't think she will work well with those boys, so perhaps let some of the girl's study with her. Horikita seems to need someone with a bit more expertise when it comes to academic material. Like Shinohara, Sato, and Karuizawa?"

Hirata gave a nod of approval, "Okay, that seems to be fine. I think that'll work. It'll make the work load easier on me. Even if Yukimura and the professor are assisting me."