Hachiman's POV
Weeks since Takamiya Kinen. Post-loss Fuji dives deeper into training. Not reckless—just pushing to one step shy of her limit within time. She rests when needed… but it worries me. Unrelated: the loss day, she started clinging. Since then, she hugs me constantly—morning commute, lunch, pre/post-training. What's that? Why? Habit? Tell her to stop—she grips harder. Pat her head—ears droop, she relaxes. I'm at my wit's end.
Hachiman: "Seriously, what's wrong with her?"
Air Groove: "Fuji?"
Hachiman: "Yeah… You saw that day? Scary, right? And since, she clings like crazy."
Air Groove: "True… 'Leaders must set examples!'—but everyone knows her actions toward you. Rather… nah, forget it. (Won't mention the cheer squad.)"
Hachiman: "? Anyway, supplies?"
Air Groove: "…Fine, plenty. Sorry for the help."
Hachiman: "No biggie. Council's tough—I know busy. Plus, I was free."
Air Groove: "But why no sub-trainer again?"
Hachiman: "Loses confidence? Seniors said: sub me, they'd yield main."
Air Groove: "…Your coaching—inevitable."
Treating me like a freak…
Student Council Room
Air Groove: "President, back."
Hachiman: "Yo."
Rudolf: "Thanks, Air Groove. Hachiman-kun, good work."
Hachiman: "Just killing time."
Air Groove: "Tsundere."
Rudolf: "Haha, fine. Hachiman-kun, scouting this year?"
Hachiman: "None planned. You?"
Rudolf: "Waiting for your invite… No signs. What's up?"
Hachiman: "Beats me."
Rudolf: "…CB-style?"
Air Groove: "President… what?"
Rudolf: "Join training, arm-hug, lunch together?"
Hachiman: "Spare me. You go off—academy collapses."
Rudolf: "Next scout, then?"
Hachiman: "If Tomo's sane."
Rudolf: "…Hehe♪"
Air Groove: "?"
…Get it?
Rudolf: "Lately, Fuji Kiseki's obsessed with you. What happened? You two seem… close."
Hachiman: "Ask Fuji—I'm clueless."
Rudolf: "Okay… Won't stop, but moderate. Healthy academy."
Hachiman: "Tell her. I'm not starting. If I did—creepy, criminal. Told Fuji?"
Rudolf: "Not yet, but will."
Yeah, tell Fuji. Tone it down—or stop. Best.
Air Groove: "You telling her's best?"
Hachiman: "She resists harder… What now? Force? No way."
Rudolf: "If excessive, say. She'll understand—not that narrow-minded."
Hope so…
Courtyard
Tell her—she'll get it. Fuji listens. CB'd whine, but Fuji… yeah?
Fuji: "Oh, Hachiman-san♪"
Hachiman: "Eh… Fuji?"
Fuji: "Fancy meeting here. Stroll?" grip!
Hachiman: "Kinda. (Zero hesitation on the hand…)"
Fuji: "Then join? I'm bored. With you—fun♪" hug
Hachiman: "Fine… but stop hugging every time? Eyes on us. Entertainer—care a bit?"
Fuji: "I want our time. Others' eyes? Don't care."
Rudolf, no good. She ignores. Won't let go.
Afterword
Fuji's lost all restraint.
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