Retrace an Anthem so we're busking for a Reunion

" Tell me... is this the only solution you have? ...Or it something that I can't understand? Don't you have a better way to handle this?"

The person who utter those words then enter the building, leaving one who is leaning against the wall, slowly dropping to his back.

Then... he gazes at the skies with his empty eyes.

"I wonder why..."

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As the same person in blond is stepping down the stairs, a figure suddenly appears in his view as he turns to the next step of stairs. Apparently, he can tell that the person, an orange-haired student, is waiting from there. The blond then speaks up.

"Yo, Tobe. What you're doing here? I thought that you are back in the school auditorium?"

"Was helping out to find Sagami-chan. Just saw her and her friends head to the stages. She was crying. What happened?"

"She was just having stage fright. Which is why she was at the rooftops. Takes time to confront her to be at the stages... but we are able to get her out of that fear so it's already taken care of." The blond lied.

"I see..."

The blond, Hayama was somewhat surprised with the change of mood by Tobe, as he knows him as part of his clique as being a quite energetic person.

Now, he seems to be someone else.

"Anyway, the others might need help back at the stages. I'm going ahead!"

"Hai-hai! I'll be there as well!"

As Hayama walks down the stairs, disappearing from Tobe's sight, he then exhales a sigh.

"Tobe."

The said person then turns to the person who calls him. It was a schoolgirl, a Sakura white short hair with pink edges and twin flaps on top. she also has a small braid at the back of her hair. Her eyes are emerald green behind a pair of glasses with pink trimmings. On both hands, are three cans of drinks. Both are Sprites while the last one is a MAX Coffee.

Tobe didn't say anything but nods to her and the two starts to climb up the stairs to the rooftops.

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Currently, Hachiman is still gazing longingly to the skies with his eyes that full of void. As he is contemplating his action when trying to get Sagami to deliver her part on the final day of the Cultural Festival, he's now starting to thinks something else.

Something that has been a question all this time, ever since his second year of high school and forced to join the service club.

'I wonder... why I turn out to be like this... when I should have been better than ever...'

He sigh.

'Is it when I planned that event in the summer camp? Is it when I saved Yuigahama's pet where I caught in an accident? Is it when I start writing that horrible essay..?'

He closed his eyes.

'Or is it when we start to separate ourselves from each other? After she left...? I...I don't know when...'

Before he could continue anymore monologue, the doors to the rooftops open up.

As he turns to who is the visitor, his eyes raise in surprised as he found two people is now with him. One is Tobe himself, and the white-haired girl. He can only say...

"Tobe... Sakura..."

The three were silent for a moment until Tobe speaks up.

"Just thinking that... it is time to talk about us... Hachiman."

"... yeah... it's been a while. come and sit. Also, is that my favourite drink?"

"The usual sweet one. Here." The girl called Sakura hands over the drink.

Hachiman takes the Canned MAX Coffee, while the Tobe sits by the wall where Hachiman was leaning on, and Sakura leans with her back on a metal pole. Tobe then starts complaining.

"Honestly, Hachiman? You still drinking that Diabetic poison?"

"Hey. Like they said, life is bitter so get something sweet." Hachiman takes a slip after retorting.

"And the soda we're drinking is not?"

"The sugar value in that coffee is higher and contagious than the soda we're drinking." Sakura comments.

"Shut up. I drink what I want to drink."

The three then stay there in silence, with only the breeze of the wind and the distant sound of the stage being play with a familiar tone.

"Huh... Didn't know the stage is playing a live gig. What's the band?" Hachiman asks.

"Nah. Just members of your club, our homeroom teacher and that alumni I've heard. They are holding the fort while you and the others are searching for Sagami. Say... I saw her cry. Tell me... what the heck just happened there?" Tobe asks while Sakura stays silent with a phone in her hand.

"..."

Hachiman just stays silent for a moment until he speaks up.

"I don't know what I'm thinking..." He closes his eyes as he continues, "I thought that I would rile her up in getting her to be a more responsible person, thinking that accusing things and all could do the trick."

"It seems to work alright. But... what about you then?" Tobe asks.

"Guess getting me on everyone hate list is something I expected... Don't know why I think it is a good thing..."

Tobe and Sakura just stare at him in silence. Tobe then frowns with hints of sadness as he was feeling bad about something.

"Sigh... I could have stopped you... leaving you alone dealing with... all of this. Nana tells me that I'm like a brother of the band and what am I'm doing?"

"It wasn't your fault, Tobe." Hachiman Retorts.

"You sure? Ehehe... If she's here right now, she's gonna starts asking me is 'To be' or 'not To be' joke again."

The two snickers at what Tobe was implying. Somehow, Tobe cringed by the fact his name being an English joke. As the snickers died down, they return to silence as they sip their own drink.

"Say... I wonder why are we separated from each other...? Why aren't we as fun as we are back then?" Hachiman asks.

"I don't know, Hachiman... I am now scared by the fact if Nana comes back, she's gonna have our necks." The two shivers the thought of being manhandled by the Nana they called.

"If that happens, I'll get the ice packs ready and get it on Utube," Sakura speaks up monotone with an expressionless face.

"Oi! Don't you dare!"

"Same! I don't want to be in that trending vids or something!"

The two Yell at their Kuudere friend, who still emotionless by the shouting. The three then suddenly turn silent as the wind continues to blow through.

"Pfft-"

Hachiman was the first to cheerfully laugh, follow by Tobe who does the same. Sakura just snickers as she shows a small smile. As the laughter died down, Hachiman then speaks up.

" You know the Nana always asks us what is our 'Anthem' right? At first, I always thought that the songs that we've written, the songs that we've covered and sing is the answer. Honestly... those aren't the only 'Anthem' I hold." He then stands up and continues.

"For me, all of you... everyone in this band... my 'Anthem'. Maybe she's not here with us... But I still have you guys. We shouldn't be separated, and I should have tried to reach out to both of you. Not being like a selfless loser who just kept telling myself that I'm alone all over again. I'm not that same guy from before I meet her." Hachiman declares with much determination.

Both Tobe and Sakura have their eyes widen with his declaration. Tobe then stands up and facing Hachiman with a genuine smile.

"Nana always told me that I'm like the big bro in the band. You are not the only one, Hachiman. I should have tried to reach out to both of you. I've said myself over and over that you are my best buddy in this band and I didn't even lay a single finger to try and get us all together... until now that is. This Band is also my Anthem. I'm not gonna back down from my own words." Tobe said it with much energy before he continues.

"After all... You are not alone. You got me, Sakura and even Nana. Heck, even your clubmates from what I know."

"Same here." Sakura starts to speak. The two boys then paid attention to Sakura.

"Back then... while I was searching for my inspiration in music, it was you and Nana who give me the familiar feeling when I fell in love with music. And the time when you two give me and Tobe the chance to be part of the band is one the greatest feeling that I ever felt..."

Then, her voice starts to stutter as she shed some tears.

"I-I want us back together again. I-I want our 'Anthem' back..."

The two then stays in silence as the girl shed more tears, breaking out from her usual emotionless expression.

'If there's a way to return to those days... if there is a way for us to reclaim our Anthem...'

Hachiman then speaks up.

"Next week on Saturday. I'm going to Yoyogi Park... to sing some songs. Do you guys want to come?"

The two then perks up with the invitation. Sakura immediately nods as she rubs off her tears.

"I'm going too. Is it the usual place?"

"You bet it is."

The three were then given each other a nod in agreement until Hachiman continues.

"Let's reclaim Our Anthem."

__- Next week of Saturday, a Train Station in Chiba -__

In the centre of a train station, Hachiman is now waiting for his friends as he took another check on his guitar, which is acoustic but seems to be able to connect to a speaker. He also has two guitar case with him, one seems to store an electric guitar. His current attire is somewhat different from his usual self back in school. He wears a casual outfit which consists of a white T-shirt with a black and blue tribal design, a pair of blue jeans with a blue strap on his left hip, and a pair of white socks under a pair of black and grey sneakers. What's different from his school appearance is that he has his hair slick back, wears a pair of ring-shaped earrings, a chain necklace with a solid blue magical star pendant and a sweatband on his left arm and an electrical watch on his right. Apparently, he also has a different aura around him which he caught some who checking him out. He then heard the sound of a trailer rolling towards him.

"Yo! Hikitani!"

"Tobe... I thought you start calling my name correctly." Hachiman complaints.

"Hehe. Sorry-sorry. Just joking with that." Tobe jokingly apologies.

"Sigh... Just hope that Sakura can get here soon enough."

Currently, Hachiman, Tobe and Sakura are heading to the Shibuya Gate of Yoyogi Park. Hachiman remembers well that it is one of the famous Parks around Tokyo where street performers and dancer would hang around doing their own Buskers. He also remembers well as the place where everything around the band that he is in started. Other than that, he is looking forward to seeing some familiar faces around the park, especially the Kaarage Stand that the band always like.

"Anyway..." Toba takes a look at Hachiman's current attire. "It's been long since I saw you in that getup. Now you're looking better than yesterday."

"I'm just surprised that no one even realizes that I did pierce both ears since middle school. You're not bad looking either. Tho, still nearly the same as ever."

What Hachiman meant is that while Tobe appearance is similar in any way, He now wears a headband that covers his forehead and back, a necklace with a red pearl pendant, and a pair of iron beagles. He dons an orange T-shirt, a pair of blue jeans and a pair of red sneakers. With him, he pulls in a battery-powered speaker and carries a Cajon on his back.

"Not hitting the drumsticks today?"

"Yeah... since we're down one member, I'm thinking we're playing acoustics."

"Guess so. I did bring in my Ashton just in case. No puns intended." He motioned to the electrical guitar case he had.

Hachiman snickers as Tobe just grimace the unintended pun. Then, Tobe notices a girl they're familiar with walks up to them with her own things. Sakura also looks a little different, now she didn't wear her spectacles, but wearing a chain necklace with a ring pendant, and wears a pair of headphones with a cat motif around her neck. Her attire is a string top underneath a pink sleeveless T-shirt, wears black tight shorts underneath a white skirt, and a pair of pink boots with black laces. With her, she pulls in another battery-powered speaker, while carrying a laptop backpack, a keyboard case, a bass guitar case and...

"Ah! There's she-... Wait... Did you just bring in that Electronic Drum set? Isn't that more than what you bring!?"

"I just guessed that you don't bring in your drum sets, so I bought these from Home. Might want to get used to it again. It's been a while, right Tobe?"

"Sigh... Yeah. Just let me carry that Keyboard of yours. It is heavy right?"

"Thank you."

Tobe takes the Keyboard case on his back, followed by surprisingly taking the drum kits and the guitar case as well. He then hands her the light Cajon.

"Just carry the Cajon for me and I'd call it even."

"R-right..."

Hachiman just internally snickers as he looks at what's look like a romantic scene. He then speaks up.

"Huh... Since she brings in the big boys, We're going all out then?"

"Ehe... Guess we all are."

Each of them then looks at each other, each with their own determined looks.

"Alright... Let's go."

The three then walks towards their destination.

_____The Same day, In Yoyogi Park_____

Meanwhile, on the same day in Yoyogi Park, two people are walking around Shibuya city before heading to Yoyogi Park. One of them is a cheerful red-chestnut haired girl with a loose side bun. Next to her is a black haired girl who is content with her friend.

"Yukinon! Thank you for joining me for this trip!"

"There's not much to thank for, Yuigahama. I should be thankful for this trip actually. I was hoping to take a break from the Festival yesterday."

"A-ah... It was fun right!? But, I didn't see Hikki at the after-party yesterday. Right after we're done with our cleaning duty, He just left and head home."

"Yes... I'm guessing that he wants to sleep early being the lazy person he is."

"M-mou... Don't be like that to Hikki. I did ask Komachi-chan last night how's he is doing, but it was weird."

"How weird? Is Hikkigaya-kun has turn into hikkifrog or something?"

The girl known as Yuigahama could only shake her head irritate by her teases.

"No, Yukinon. It's just Komachi-chan sounds cheerful when I ask her. I can even hear her mention something like 'Big Bro is playing again' or something like that. I wonder what that means so I ask her again, but she just said that 'you'll know once you see it '. This is why we come to this park. She was the one who told me that Hikki will be around here. She didn't say when but I get a message from her that Hikki just left home."

The girl called Yukinon then realized that Yuigahama wants to come to this park because it is related to Hikigaya. She was even surprised that the loner who she knows to be lazy on weekends, has just left his home. As much as she didn't want to care for the stoic loner who is a member of their club, she can't help but worry for his wellbeing sometimes. As much as she can't deny that most of the method in solving problems that most of the club's clients has asked to solve, She also believes that Hachiman could look after himself more.

The same can be said for Yuigahama as she knows Hachiman long enough as the person who saves her pet last year while also got hospitalized in the process. She also knows the person as her crush ever since he saves her pet and has tried her best to get him to notice. Until one day after their career day tour, He was already obvious with her feelings and has rejected her directly just because she felt for him for his actions in saving her pet. She cried a lot since then but was able to recover and determined to learn more about Hachiman. However, the more she learns about Hachiman, the more she is concern about his wellbeing. Every request the club receives, he always solves it but in the process of solving one, he takes the hit for being the worse people known to the whole school. She also learned that one of Sagami's friend called Hachiman a 'jerk and sickening bastard'. She didn't know what Hachiman did to bring Sagami back to the stage to deliver her speech, but she can tell that Hachiman did something that she couldn't tell what.

Both of them know well their resident loner of the club who will go all the way in his reach to solve everyone's problem. However, all of his solutions end up him being the one getting hurt.

And he is not the only one being affected by this.

"Ara? Yukino, Yuigahama! Yahallo!"

The two girls then turn to the one who called their name. Apparently, Yukino knows whose voice to be irritated with.

"Ah! Haruno-san. Yahallo!"

"Good morning, Nee-san..."

The said girl called as Haruno approaches the two.

"Surprised to see you two here. Are you two sightseeing in the park for the day?"

"Something like that. What are you doing here anyway, Nee-san?" Yukino asks.

"I'm hanging out with a friend here. Ne, Kiara! Come introduce yourself."

The said girl then approaches them. The girl called Kiara has shoulder-length blond hair with orange edges. She has ocean blue eyes, wears a pair of diamond ear piercings, and a string necklace with a purple pearl pendant. Her outfit consists of a back string top underneath a shoulderless T-shirt, a pair of long grey jeans and a pair of Black boots with red laces.

"Don't run off like that, Haruno. Anyway, someone you know?"

"Y-Yuigahama Yui! Nice to meet you."

"Yukinoshita Yukino. Likewise."

"Ah. So you're Haruno's younger sister. I'm Kiara Nagoshi. Haruno, I believe you said that your sister is in her second year of high school? If she did, she'll run into her after she enrols into Sobu."

"You mean Nana-chan? She will if they are in the same class that is. Also, what with Nana walking ahead of us? Something wrong with her?"

"You'll see when we meet her up by the lake. Let's not waste any more time and go there."

"Then... how about we go together then? Yukino, Yuigahama, want to come along?"

Before Yukino could answer, Yuigahama cuts her off.

"Let's go! I want to meet this Nana person you mention. You said that she'll enrol at our school?"

"Yes. It's been nearly two years since she left Japan for America when our pops got a promotion and now she's back to enrol here. Honestly, she just turns rebellious when she was denied from going back to Japan."

"A-ha ha... She didn't like America much?"

"No-no... She just missed someone and heard something bad happened to her friends. Anyway, let's talk about it while we walk there." Just when they're about to move, Haruno speaks up.

"Nee Kiara? How about I bring in more people with us? Like that group over there."

From far, Yukino and Yuigahama were surprised to see that the group Haruno was pointing at is the clique group that they know from Yuigahama and Hachiman's class which consist of Hayama, Miura and Ebina. Before Kiara could say anything, Haruno straight up heading towards the clique.

"Yare-yare... She's at it again. Anyway, let's get this over with before we're late."

While the three head towards where Haruno and the Clique at, Yukino speaks up.

"Nagoshi-san, how do you know Nee-san anyway?"

"Ah. You might not know this but I was a student in Sobu as well. She was quite a handful at first, but I can handle her enough when she starts to get annoying."

"I-I see."

Apparently, Yukino was surprised that there is someone who is not only an alumni of Sobu high school but also a friend of her older sister who can handle her attitude that she knows to be quite annoying.

"Kiara-chan! Over here!"

"Like I said, Haruno. Don't run off on your own."

"Hai-hai~ Anyway, meet Kiara. Like me, she's an Alumni of Sobu."

"Nice to meet you, kids. Full name is Kiara Nagoshi."

Hayama, one of the clique introduce himself first.

"Likewise, Nagoshi-san. I'm Hayama Hayato." Hayama then gestures to the other two members of the clique. " And these are my friends, Miura Yumiko and Ebina Hina."

"Nice to meet you." The mentioned girls introduce themselves.

"So what are you doing here, Hayato-kun? Surely you're not dating with these girls right~?"

Hayato immediately denies it. "N-not at all, Haruno-san! We just come here for sightseeing after we're done getting some books. I'm about to ask the same to you, seeing that even Yukino-san and Yuigahama-san is here as well."

Yukino answers him, while Yuigahama was a bit overwhelmed by the gaze of Miura.

"We're here for the same reason actually. Although, I was asked by Yuigahama to hang out with her. Nee-san just found me and Yui taking the sights around here."

Yuigahama then speaks while stuttering.

"R-right! I asked her to come with me actually. Say... where are the others?"

"You mean Ooka, Yamato and Tobe?" Yui nodded to who Miura mentions.

Ebina answers, "Ooka want to take a rest for the day, while Yamato had to return to his hometown this weekend. As for Tobe, he wasn't in the restaurant when we tried a surprise visit. His father told us that he went out ahead meeting someone. His father was strangely cheerful seeing Tobe left for meeting someone. How about that guy, Hikio? He is not around with you two? Heard what happened yesterday so I can only guess he lazying around or something. When you meet him, just tell him that he is a jerk doing that stunt."

"O-oh... Actually, his sister told us that he left the house earlier this morning. When you mention Tobe's dad being cheerful, Komachi is somewhat similar. Apparently, Hikki just left the house to meet someone as well..."

While the others continuing talking with each other, Hayama was surprised to hear that not only his friend Tobe left the house, even Hachiman when out as well, with the reason of meeting someone. He then remembers that He met Tobe by the stairs when he left the rooftops.

'Yesterday, when I met Tobe by the stairs... Is he meeting up with Hachiman? And if they did, what's happening between the two of them? Is there's something I don't know about them?'

"Anyway, We're about to went ahead to meet with someone. Any of you want to meet someone who will transfer to your school?" Haruno speaks up to the rest of the Clique.

"A new transfer student?"

"It is my sister, Nana. She'll be enrolling next Monday. Anyway, Let's get going while we talk about her."

Everyone in the group simultaneously agrees with Kiara and they move into the park.

_____10 Minutes Later, Near the water scenery____

"W-Wait. So You're sister just literally manhandling your father when she was first denied from returning to Japan?" Yuigahama asks in disbelief.

"Aha ha... Apparently, our father doesn't want her to come home to Japan just because He'll be lonely in the States. But angering a daughter just pulled the string out of her, and you'll guess the rest from her when she came into your school. I heard from dad that she starts to cook only for herself more and even ignore his existence. The worse of all..."

Kiara face palmed as she irritatedly explains.

"She knows dad didn't like horror movies. So she literally planted a couple of props that leads him to fall into sick and missed three days of work."

The rest of the group were sweatdropped by the last action that was mentioned.

"Well... since then, she was allowed to return to Japan as long as she scores the exams in the US. And... the rest is history. Of course, she takes care of dad with care, even with all the shenanigans she did to him."

"Well... even if she's rebellious, she is a good girl inside huh?"

Immediately after Hayato's assumption, Kiara straight up drops a bomb.

"Ah. She can be chaotic evil if she wants. She faked a promise of just coming here for the weekends and she asks me to get her into Sobu. Our mom had to get to the US to break the news and try to console him."

Hayato then immediately shuts his mouth from further speaking about Nana. Apparently, he decided to not messing with the new student that is about to transfer. Even the rest were sweatdropped by someone who uses an uncommon method just to return to Japan.

"Anyway, we're here. We just need to find her in a busking band around here."

"Ara? Your sister in a busking band? Now, I see what's making her leaving in a hurry."

"Yeah. She's been into busking ever since she's in the second year of middle school. Apparently, she started out Busking just because she was eager to become a rocker. So paint me a surprise that she found someone to start out a band with."

Before Kiara could speak anymore, a ringtone pops up from her phone. After she reads the message, Kiara is releasing a scary angry aura while laughing for some reason.

"A-ha haha... that damn kid..."

"A-a... Kiara-san? Is there's something wrong?" Yuigahama asks.

"Sigh... sorry everyone but she just texted me that she was running for the toilet earlier. Something about eating spicy food yesterday just gave her an upset stomach. She also asks me to went ahead and searches out for her band. She'll be here shortly."

"So... we're meeting up with her band first?"

"Yeah. Don't worry. I know the guy she always plays with when she first started out busking. The guy is decent and was actually the only person who could handle my sister's attitude when they both start going duet. Sadly, I didn't get to know the rest of her band member when I had to move out to England."

"I'm glad that you know someone in her band. May I know the name of the guy?" Haruno asks.

"Ah. His name is Hi-"

"Eh!? Isn't that Tobe?"

Ebina suddenly points out to the person in question. As all of them follow look towards the said person, they were surprised to see that it is indeed their friend, Tobe. What's surprised them is not only the getup he is wearing, but who he is with.

"I don't know Tobe is in a Busker band. I don't think he mentioned any of it either. "

"He did mention that he plays the drums back in middle school," Hayato answers Miura.

"And is that... Asakura-san?" Yukino speaks up, pointing at the white-haired girl.

"You know her, Yukinon?" Yui asks.

"Yes... if anyone could beat me and Hayama's exam rankings, it would be Asakura-san. She is a classmate in my class. What I know is that she is a genius in all of the subjects she takes, and even share out some of her notes with our classes. I'm surprised to see her with Tobe of all people, moreover in a Busking band with all of the intelligence she has. "

"I see...Then, who is the third one with them? Anyone we knew? I don't think I've seen him in our school." Miura asks as she points out to the person

As they turn to the person who is with them, the only two people in the group, two who are in the same Service Club are gawked by recognizing the third person who is currently speaking with someone else.

"Y-Yukinon... I-Is that Hikki?"

"I... I don't know but there's no mistaking it..."

"Wait... That IS Hikio! What is with that getup!? I didn't even recognize him at first with that hair and the earrings he wears. It is like he is a completely different person from how he looks in class!"

The rest of the group didn't say anything as they are staring at the person they know as the most hated loner of Sobu, who is now emitting a different aura around him along with a look that they haven't seen before. As if they have only seen a part of Hachiman's true self.

"Ara-ara~? Hikigaya-kun is looking different today? And he seems to be in a Busking band as well!" Haruno speaks up as she was recovered from entranced by Hachiman's different look.

"Huh...? Didn't think you know Hikigaya as well, Haruno."

"E-eh? Kiara-san, you know Hikki too?" Yuigahama asks the slightly surprised Kiara.

"Right... what I was about to tell you all is that person" Kiara points out to Hachiman, " Is once Nana's Busker partner and the first member of her band."

"EEHHH!!??" The rest of the

As she turns to the busker group, she then continues.

" Also, It seems that they're about to start."

__________3 Minutes Earlier_________

As his two other friends are setting up their stage, Hachiman is currently talking with a man with red spikey shoulder-length hair. The two seem to be shaking hand as the red-head is patting the boy's shoulder.

"Alright, man. Can't wait for you and your band to return. The Live House is a bit lonely without you guys to do some gig with. Anyway, just play with your band as much as you want. You guys got the place for your stage."

"Yeah. Thanks for giving us space to play, Jin-san."

"Hey! No problem! Just seeing one of the 'Stongest' Duet of Yoyogi returning makes me happy! Just love seeing you and your blonde girlfriend going all out back in the days. You two are the stars in those days."

Hachiman just embarrassingly scratches his head as his face is turning red.

"We're... not... a thing... just yet, Jin-san. But thanks for the compliments. She'll like it when she hears it."

"Hahaha! Youth is a wonderful thing. Anyway, let us give a shout out to you guys." The man called Jin suddenly walks away towards another group of people who seems to be his Busker band.

"W-wait Jin-san..." Hachiman tries to call out Jin but was ignored for some reason. A hand then reached to The boy's shoulder.

"Hachiman, We're all set up. And is that Jin-san?" Tobe asks.

"Y-yeah... He is going to give us a shoutout even I ask him not to..."

"Well... it's too late to stop him anyway. So let's get ready for our gig. Got a song in mind?"

"You'll know when I announce it. It's from 'I Prevail'. Also, we're going light first. No need to waste bringing that Cajun when we can use it for this."

Tobe gives him the thumbs up as he went to take his place. Hachiman then looks at the setup they make for their gig. Since they're near the lake by the benches, Sakura has placed both Speaker on each end while she takes place at the far right where the Main PA speaker at. Since she is the band's sound system expert, she is good at her job. She also just finished setting up Tobe's Electrical drum set and her keyboard.

"Hachiman, your guitar."

Understanding what she meant, Hachiman tries out the output of her acoustic guitar after he connected the cord. After a few strumming and picking, Sakura gives him a thumbs up. While this happened. He then notices something from among the crowds, and he can tell that 'they' could also see him noticing them.

"Tobe, Heads upfront."

"Wha-?" Before he asks the question, his eyes were widened by what is Hachiman is telling. All he could do is sheepishly smile and wave at the ones by the crowd.

"Iyaah... Didn't expect them to come here for our live gig actually."

"You're not the only one." Hachiman could only sigh as He knows who might be the one who tells his own club member. He then notices another familiar face, one he hadn't seen for a while.

'Kiara-san is here too? I don't think we told anyone that we're busking today...'

He didn't think much about it as the man called Jin, suddenly walks in with both a portable speaker and a mic in his hand as he speaks up.

"Hai-Hai~ My band is taking a break now but we got something special with us today. Please give them a round of applause!"

While the crowds are clapping for the new arrivals, a Certain girl just arrives from behind the crowds.

"Haah... Is it over? Hope I'm not too late to join in."

Back at the front, Hachiman turns on the mic.

"Thank you, everyone. And to you too, Old man"

"Oi!"

"It's... been a while since we start out as a band. This is not our first time Busking around here so we'll be playing the best we could. Sadly, one of our members won't be with us for the day for personal reasons, but who knows? She could be running here, manhandling me and Tobe here in the process just for starting without her."

"Ah... She did manhandle you once into the lake." When this mentioned, Hachiman is cursing the old man as it is one of the embarrassing moment he had once.

"Pray that she won't do it again." Hachiman then continues, "Also, we're playing mostly English song so I'm sorry if it is not Japanese we're doing on our first gig here in a while."

The crowds were humoured by the joke and were eager to hear a fully Japanese Busker Band playing some English songs. Meanwhile, Kiara could only pray as she knows that it could happen at any point. She knows her sister and her partner well how they always being around together. And with all the things she said about her Band, Kiara also caught well on how the other two members of the band joined in and that each member has their own set of skills that is quite unique for a band.

"Hikki... is looking different today. He looks... better than yesterday..."

Yukino didn't answer her as she was actually looking forward to listening to him singing out of curiosity.

Listening to a part of him that she didn't know.

As for Hayama, not only was he surprised to see that a part of his clique is in a Busking Band, he was also shocked to learn that the person he personally felt he was inferior to and one that he mostly hates, is also in a Busking group. He wasn't upset or anything that Tobe didn't tell him that he was in a Busking Band, but was still sad to not knowing this part of his seemingly energetic friend.

He is not the only one, however, as Ebina was internally shocked to see Tobe in a Busking Band. She always knows that the ginger head of their clique is always cheerful, but there are times that she found him to be silently contemplating and even took a gaze at Hachiman and the person known as Sakura every time she passes through their group.

But only his gaze on Sakura is a whole lot different for some reason.

Miura was also curious to see how the man is known as 'Sobu's most hated person', as the rumour goes, performs on a stage that is so unlikely for him to do. She always known Hachiman in their class as a loner, a creep for some, and even caught him tried to stand up for Yui. She always heard a lot from Yui about the good things he did and heard some rumours of the bad things about him all around.

Maybe this gig of theirs could shed some light on what Yui's crush could do.

As for Haruno, she is also internally surprised by the revelation that she didn't know more about the boy who could see through her, especially one that only his best friend knows of. Her musician gears start to run as well since this is her first time actually listening to Busking musician plays although she was quite a professional in the music industry.

In other words, she is mostly focused and interested in the music produced by the band.

As the crowd got silent, Hachiman turns to both Tobe and Sakura. Giving them both a nod, he takes a look at his own guitar pick, which is a solid red with a tribal rose design in the middle. Then, he starts to speak through the mic again.

"We are (Oretachi wa) OUR Anthem! Please lend us your ears for five minutes, for our anthem."

'Here it goes...'

"Hurricane. 3, 2, 1."

Hurricane (Reimagined)

Original by: I PREVAIL

Lead Vocals and Acoustic Guitar: Hachi

Drums (Cajun) and soft vocals: Tobe

Keyboard and DJ: Sakura

The sounds of the keyboard start to play, along with the strumming of an acoustic guitar.

Hachi:

Tell me I was never good enough

Remind me of the demons that I've been running from

Tell me who the hell you thought I was

Or just blame it on the person, the person I've become

The sound of the guitar increasingly intense, along with the sound of Tobe's Cajun hitting in.

Hachi:

Lately, I don't give a fuck

Cuz I can't be myself when I'm with anyone

Maybe, I'm already gone

I'll never be the same!

Hachi voice increases as he strumming his guitar.

Hachi:

It hit me like a hurricane!

It hit me like a tidal wave!

And I don't know why I drown my mind in everything they say!

It hit me like a hurricane!

It hit me like a tidal wave!

And I don't know why I drown my mind, it got the best of me!

While the crowds are cheering the band, the friends and acquaintances of the band members are moved by Hachiman's singing. Especially from Haruno who just learned that Hachiman can perform higher notes.

The sound of the guitar slows as Hachi sings again.

Hachi:

Tell me I've been lost inside my mind

(Tobe: I reach out but it's pullin me under)

Remind me I've been searching for something I won't find

Tell me I was never worth the time

(Tobe: I reach out but it's pullin me under)

Or just blame it on the person you think I left behind

The sound of the guitar strumming increases again along with the sound of the Cajun and the Keyboard.

Hachi:

Lately, I don't give a fuck

Cuz I can't be myself when I'm with anyone

Maybe, I'm already gone

I'll never be the same!

Each instrument coordinates for the chorus as Hachi increases his voice again.

It hit me like a hurricane!

It hit me like a tidal wave!

And I don't know why I drown my mind in everything they say!

It hit me like a hurricane!

It hit me like a tidal wave!

And I don't know why I drown my mind, it got the best of me!!

The sound of the guitar stops, as the keyboard music continues. As for Hachi, He hums along with the sound of the keyboard.

From among the crowds, the Certain girl known the tone of the person who is singing upfront, as she can tell that it is a person's 'Anthem' of frustration, anger and sadness. However, she can feel the strength to move forward, to overcome his own sadness.

Her 'Hachi-chi' was crying from the inside. But he pushes through for her sake.

And a step forward was made by the certain girl.

As the sound of the piano plays through, Hachi sings the chorus in a lower pitch.

It hit me like a hurricane.

It hit me like a tidal wave.

And I don't know why I drown my mind in everything they say...

From the crowds, Kiara noticed a Certain girl pushes through the crowds and smiles.

'Go get 'em, sis.'

The sounds of each three instruments pick up again as Hachi closes his eyes sings in a higher pitch again.

It hit me like a hurricane!

It hit me like a tidal wave!

And I don't know why I drown my mind, it got the best of me!!

As his eyes open up, he was suddenly entranced. Never in his life, he expected that someone he cares about would suddenly enter into his view. The said person, a Certain girl give him a smile as she exits the huge crowds. After a short pause, Hachiman continues...

Lately, I don't give a fuck.

Cuz I can't be myself when I'm with anyone.

Maybe, I'm already gone...

[Music Ends]

As the song ended, the crowds go wild with the performance that it made them eager to listen more from them. Then, the crowds suddenly went silent as a Certain girl is approaching the main vocalist. Amongst the crowds, the band's friends and acquaintances then took a look at the girl who is approaching Hachiman.

The said girl emits an aura of a rocker girl. She has below shoulder-length curly hair, which is blonde with the edges are dyed in orange and has a forelock on her left that dye in Red. The girl's eyes are emerald green and a cute looking face. Her outfit sports a red string dress under a white one-shoulder t-shirt, a pair of sporty shorts, a pair of white socks and a pair of red and black sneakers. She also has some accessories on her such as a pair of red studs earrings, a chain necklace with a solid red magical star pendant and a sweatband on her right arm. She carries a guitar case that fitted for Electrical guitar. She then stands close to Hachiman as the two stares into each other's eyes in silence.

"Oya? There she is." Kiara then speaks up among the group.

"K-Kiara-san, that is your sister?" Miura asks.

"Yup. that's her alright. Her name is Nana, who will be joining your school." She then continues with a smile on her face.

"Now... this is quite a reunion. She did say that coming here is gonna be a surprise for her band. Now... What is your answer to this surprise, Hachiman?"

Back at the band and the girl known as Nana, the other member of the band are also shocked to see her coming out from the crowds all of the sudden.

"Pfft..."

Well... only one is shocked while the other suddenly chuckles behind her hands. Tobe then turns to the one who is trying to suppress her chuckles.

"Um... Sakura, what is the meaning of this?"

Sakura didn't say anything but just give him a smile while she takes out her smartphone that shows her messages with Nana. After a moment of gathering what she meant, Tobe then realizes what she means. Then, Tobe speaks up through the mic with much energy.

"Kita-Kita! I'm sorry for breaking the mood here but all I want to said there here is our last member and vocalist of our band, Nana! As they said, save the best for the last! Please give the sister of our band here a round of applause."

While the crowds are cheering for the new arrival, Hachiman and Nana didn't move a lot from where they're from but kept staring at each other in silence.

"The two of them... what are they doing?" Miura asks.

The one who answers is one Haruno with a small sinister smiler.

"Ara-Ara... It's like I'm looking at a drama scene from a romance movie. Only this time, it really happened."

The two club members could only keep silent as they looking at the scene in front of them.

'Hikigaya-kun...'

'So Hikki is....'

Then, suddenly Hachiman starts strumming his own guitar which breaks their staring. As for Nana, she then takes off her guitar case and walks towards Sakura to give it. Sakura then understands what she meant and starts to take out a wireless mic and hand it over to Nana. As for Tobe who knows what's going on, then said it through the Mic.

"Please lend us your ears for five minutes for the 'Duet of Shibuya'."

The strumming then stops as she looks at Nana who is standing beside him. The two nods and they start to speak through the mic.

"Every time You Leave."

Every Time You Leave (Acoustic)

Original by: I PREVAIL, feat. Delaney Jane

Main Vocals: Hachi and Nana

Acoustic guitar: Hachi

Hachi strumming the guitar a few strokes and starts to sing.

Hachi:

All I ever wanted was to find someone

But holdin' it together is the hardest part

No one said life gets in the way

That our plans may change but our hearts remain

You stand in the doorway holdin' me

Feeling the tension, I beg and plead

Not to go away again

And then I said

The strumming continues as Hachi increases his pitch.

Every time you leave, I lose a little piece of me

And every time we speak, words don't do it justice

It's just us from here...

Here...

Every time you leave,

I lose a little piece of me...

I lose a little piece of me...

The guitar keeps strumming, but a new voice enters

Nana:

All I ever wanted was to find someone

But finishing the puzzle is the hardest part

Everyday wishin' I could stay

'Cause our minds may change but our hearts remain

You stand in the doorway holding me

Lost in the moment, I can't believe

I'll Never go away again

And when I say

As the chorus hits, the two starts to sings.

Hachi and Nana:

Every time you leave, I lose a little piece of me

And every time we speak, words don't do it justice

It's just us from here...

Here...

Every time you leave,

I lose a little piece of me.

The two then singing while facing each other.

Hachi:

'Cause if you ever start to hesitate

Nana:

And you feel the weight, it starts to break

Hachi and Nana:

Our hearts are the same

Know that this means everything to me

Nana:

Oh to me,

Hachi:

oh to me,

Nana:

oh to me,

Hachi and Nana:

oh to me!!

The strumming stops but the next line comes

Hachi and Nana:

Every time you leave, I lose a little piece of me

And every time we speak, words don't do it justice

The two stops staring at each other and face the crowds as they raise their voice. The strumming of the guitar starts again.

It's just us from here!

Here!

Every time you leave,

I lose a little piece of me-ee!

I lose a little piece

Hachi:

of me-ee...

Nana then lowers her mic and walks around Hachi, as her partner continues to strums and sings.

It's just us from here!

Here!

Here!

I lose a little piece of me...

[Music Ends]

As Hachi stops his strumming, both of Nana's arms wrap around his neck. Just by the action alone, the crowds got wilder with cheers and handclaps for the display. Even the other Busker band are roaring for them with callings that connects them from the past.

"Yeah! Shibuya's Strongest Duet!"

"Encore! Encore!"

"You guys are rock!!"

The two were embarrassed by the praises and cheers. Well... less for Nana and more on Hachiman as the girl then speaks up through her mic while still wrapping her arms over his neck.

"Hehe... I've been gone for nearly two years and you've missed me for that long?" She teasingly poking Hachiman's cheeks.

"S-Shut up! I know that! Now just get off of me before it gets more embarrassing..." He swats away her hand from poking in embarrassment.

The girl complies and lets go of her partner who is starting to look cute with the blush earlier. Then, she asks again through the mic on her hand.

"Now that I think about it, we could have just communicated with LINES and talk with each other once in a while. I mean, even if we're far, we can still talk with each other online."

"We did and we didn't get a single message for a few months after. All of us thought that you lost your phone or something..."

Before he continues, she then cuts off.

"A. I accidentally broke it that time."

"EH!?"

" But I thought you guys got my contacts from Sakura a week later. I had to get myself a new phone and messaged Sakura about it. Which is why I know that you guys are Busking together without me."

The two male members were then turning their heads to the sole member of the Band that still keep in contact with their lead Vocalist. Sakura then just comically makes a cute hit on her own head when she forgot while sticking to her emotionless face and her monotone voice.

"Ehe?"

'EHE TE NANDAYO ( WHAT DO YOU MEAN "EHE")!!?' The two male members internally yell.

Their main Vocalist then speaks up.

"Anyway, I was worried about you guys, ya know? Sakura tells me everything she knows..." She makes a sad face as she continues, "But I guess after I left, things been hard for you guys right?"

While Hachiman turns his eyes downcast, the rest of the members continue to listen.

"And for that, I am sorry for leaving you guys!" Nana then immediately bows down.

This surprised the band members and many of those who are witnessing the scene. Then, Hachiman speaks up.

"Nana."

"Yes?"

"It's alright. Now that we start to try and play again, I believe in you for coming back. This is... It is more of my fault, actually."

The girl then looked up in surprise.

"I was hitting myself with the fact that you might be gone, leaving us, leaving me... Believing that I'm gonna be all alone again..."

He then gives her a genuine smile.

"So don't apologize for something that is not your fault."

Tobe and Sakura then speak up.

" Hachiman's right, sis! I failed to be the big brother of the band when you told me that I am one."

"The same for me here, Nana. I should have at least do something better..."

Looking back to the three members of the band she created, the one that they cherish, she starts to see how the friends she make comes together as a band for a reason. The same question she asks leads them together. This for some reason, makes her happy.

"So... That's why Hikki..."

"Yeah... the person we knew, the Hikigaya-kun we knew now is because of what happened to him in his music band..."

As the two are processing a new revelation about their club member, Miura then speaks up.

"What does Tobe means by being the band's 'big brother'? Also, isn't this about to turn awkward?"

" As for what Tobe means, is that probably he is the band's brotherly member or something... And even as awkward as it is, It seems that they reach an understanding." Hayama answers.

The girl who is the lead vocalist of the Band, then speaks up through the mic.

"What is your Anthem!?"

The band members were then smiling, recognizing what she meant and they each answer with their mic.

"This is Our Anthem!"

"And What are our anthem do!?"

"To spread our Anthem!"

"Alright! Hachi, Sakura, Tobe, we're going All out!"

Immediately, all of the band members take out their other instruments and setting up for their next song. Hachiman takes out his blue electric Guitar, Sakura with her Bass guitar, and Nana's Electric guitar which she receives from Sakura. Tobe, who has his electrical drum kit setup ready, then speaks through the mic to the audience while his band members prepare.

"Ok-Ok! We're sorry for the display just now. That is awkward alright, but we can't help but be happy with this reunion. Now, with the band is up to full strength, we're gonna show you Our true Anthem!"

when their preparations are complete, they form a diamond-shaped formation with Nana takes the centre front, Hachi on her right, Sakura on her left, and Tobe on the centre back. Both Hachi and Nana each have a mic with them.

"I can't help the feeling that seeing them about to do a performance is getting my blood boiling."

Apparently, just looking at the band's preparation is enough to get Haruno excited. She is not the only one with this feeling.

"I want to hear Hikki singing more!"

"I can't believe I'm saying this, the feeling is mutual, Yuigahama."

"I do have a question, Kiara-san. Why was it they called themselves 'OUR Anthem'?"

Kiara answers Miura's question.

"She always believes that each every one of us has our own 'Anthem'. That an 'Anthem' is a person's strength and willpower where when they find it, will bring hope to keep on moving forward. She once going busking just because she wants to give someone an 'Anthem' so she could help them moving forward. Now with the band she creates, collected by those who found their own 'Anthem', has determined to open up more 'Anthem' in everyone's heart. She once asks me what is my Anthem, and I have one."

She then gazes at the figure of her younger sister.

"My family is my Anthem. As the eldest sister in the family, I must keep moving on for the sake of my family. Supporting them in their own dream is also part of that 'Anthem'."

She then turns to the rest of the group.

"Maybe one day, each of you will find yourself an 'Anthem' in your heart."

The others in the group didn't say anything but be mesmerized by Kiara's words. For someone of their age, except for Haruno, the students of Sobu can't help but found a newfound respect for the person who goes busking to creating her own band with those she helped, just for the sake of achieving the dream to help people around her to achieve their own 'Anthem'.

"Alright... Alright! Everyone, are you ready to hear OUR Anthem? Anyone want to lend us their ear to us for another five minutes?"

Nana asks through the mic, and she gets a lot of cheerful response from the crowds.

"Thank you, everyone. Now for our next song..." She paused for a bit before continuing.

"This song is something I write when I busking alone on the street of Chiba where I first start. If not because of this song, I might not meet Hachi here, who is my first true friend, partner and the first member of our band. If not because of this song, I won't even meet up with the rest of my friends here. This song is what brings all of us together today."

She then clears her throats and continues.

"This is 'Hysteria'. 1, 2, 3."

Hysteria

Original by: NANO

Main Vocal and guitar: NANA

Main guitar: Hachi

Bass Guitar: Sakura

Drums: Tobe

The song starts with Tobe hitting the drums, along with Nana's guitar strumming. The song was then joined by Sakura's bassist guitar strumming, along with a different electrical guitar, strumming by Hachi.

The beats then drop with all of the instruments playing together, increasing their pitch. As they reach the lyrics, Nana stops strumming as she sings out the lyrics. The others lowered their instrument sound pitch.

All of these cuts and bruises that will fade away,

I act as if they've made me that much wiser,

Another night I sink into my lonely bed,

To shut out every sound as I scream inside my head,

And like a turning wheel, the time keeps moving on,

The pain from yesterday is now just so long gone,

And as I fall into another aching sleep,

The crying voice I keep on hearing echoes deep.

The instruments then start to pick up their tempo as they reached the chorus, with Hachi's guitar entrance.

It's every shameful fall, every mistake that I've made,

These are the scars that have brought me where I am today,

Another false conception that I fed myself,

to escape reality...

Nana strumming a couple of notes and continues.

The only lie I see is now inside of my head,

The only truth slips through my fingertips in the end,

Let me keep on dreaming as I watch the days just pass me on by.

Every instrument starts to tone down its tempo as the music starts to enter a bridge of the songs.

I turn another page of my biography

And all the mysteries begin to fall in place

The other instruments pause for a moment, while the guitar plays by Hachi continues. They then continue as Nana continue her singing.

I wonder why I wasted so much precious time

I'd never find my life inside this cluttered room

I'm letting go today!

The band then picks up their tempo as they enter a verse of the song.

They try to measure the depths of all the scars that we have

And try to prove to us that life could be so much more

But if you'd only stop and take a look around

You'd know we're all the same

Nana strumming a couple of notes and continues.

And as I keep repeating all the days in my head

It's like an endless movie that has no happy end

But the scene goes on without an answer and I will cry!!!

From here Hachi starts to do a guitar solo along with the sound of the drums and the bassist.

Within the guitar solo, The two club members of the service club and a certain male blondie starts to realize what is the song implying, as they suddenly resonate with themselves with the lyrics.

The whole crowds were pumping their fist in excitement while listening to their song. There are also some who are jumping in excitement to this. Then, the crowds start to grow larger and larger, as if they are gathering a concert.

Then, the band altogether play their own instrument to pick up the pace while Hachi's guitar strumming gotten stronger. As they are about to reach the chorus, Nana and Hachi simultaneously strum their guitar.

It's every shameful fall, every mistake that I've made,

These are the scars that have brought me where I am today,

Another false conception that I fed myself,

to escape reality...

Nana strumming a couple of notes and continues.

The only lie I see is now inside of my head,

The only truth slips through my fingertips in the end,

Let me keep on dreaming

as I watch the days just pass me on by~

The Instruments continues to play, as the band members are seemingly dancing through the tone as well as some headbanging. The song then starts to slow down with the sound of the Hachi's guitar starting to die down until he stops it.

[Song Ends]

As the song ended, a huge roar of cheers rains down from the crowds in front of them. Even the band's acquaintance group, the Sobu students and Alumnus, are surprised that the band suddenly gather a huge crowd cheering their performance. Even the crowds start the chants for,

"Encore! Encore! Encore!"

Sadly for the band members themselves, they are trying to suppress the urge to do another encore just because they are scared for the authorities to come in and stops their performance. Not to mention, they knew that Busking is more of sharing or showing their performance on the street, not to create a concert. Nana then speaks up through the mic.

"Thank you, everyone! Arigatou (Thank you)! I'm sad to say that times up for us performing for the day. But again, Thank you, everyone, for lending us your ears and listen to us performing on this very special day of our Reunion."

Then, Hachiman speaks up through his mic.

" OUR Anthem!"

Every member of OUR Anthem then stands up.

"May our song reach out to you. Thank you for coming!!"

"Thank you for coming!"

All member then bows down in gratitude, thanking their audience.

____Two days later____

It's been two days since Hachiman and the rest of the band have a surprise reunion gig by busking in the Yoyogi Park. After the band finish their last song, some of the authorities have started to come in and disperse the crowds. The band apparently were giving a warning for creating a huge crowd and was telling them about having a street performance or Busking permit.

Which surprised some of the cops when Hachiman and Nana comically took out their permits, which they didn't expect to bring.

As they are tidying up their place, their friends from Sobu along with the two Alumnus approach them after the crowds have dispersed completely. While the two siblings of Nagoshi are chatting, the rest are chatting up with their respective friends with Tobe introduce Sakura to his clique, and Hachiman talking with his two club members of the service club where Yukino and Hachiman start bickering again until Nana interrupts and introduce herself to his friends. As the band have finished up packing their things, all of them decided to get lunch at Saize.

After their lunch, each member group are returning home separately, with Hachiman returning with Yukino and Yuigahama following, Tobe accompanies Sakura home first before he went back, and Nana returning with her sister. As for the rest, Haruno decided to come with Hachiman with the intention to annoy the heck out of Him, while the rest of the clique returns home.

The next day is much more of a less eventful day as Nana is somewhat being busy with something, Tobe is taking an extra shift from the restaurant, Sakura has started to make some new mix which is a good thing, and Hachiman is staying home, surprisingly didn't laze around but practising more on his guitar.

While he was practising his own guitar, he just realizes that he felt something is missing and for some reason, he can't think what is it.

Which is something he felt again now that school has started again after the weekend.

"Hikki! Yahallo!"

"Yo."

Hachiman greets Yuigahama as Hachiman has parked his bike. Yuigahama then sense something and was annoyed by it,

"Hikki... Why did you change back to your usual self?"

"What do you mean?"

"I mean where are your hair and all two days ago!? You look cooler that day. Well... I can understand that you want to change back but I was hoping... you know... keeping that hair?"

"Well... If I did, some will caught my ears pierce and start asking questions about it. Anyway, let's get to class."

"W-wait for me, Hikki!"

____In Class, Before School Period Start____

As The two just arrived into the class, two voice then called out.

"Yo, Hachiman, Yuigahama-chan. Morning."

"Good morning, Hachiman, Yuigahama-san."

Calling out from the other side of the classroom, are Tobe and Sakura, seemingly chatting before he walks in.

"Yo. Tobe, Sakura."

"Tobechi, Sakura-chan, Yahallo."

"This is quite a rare occasion. You both are rarely talking with each other around school until now." Hachiman smiles.

"Hehe... Guess that gig last Saturday help out with that. I think even our class and hers are surprised by this."

" Of course they will be surprised by this. I mean, Sakura rarely went to anyone for a chat but you and me. Well... Nana too if she got enrolled into this school that is."

Then, the group goes silent as the three people were shocked by what Hachiman just said. Tobe and Yuigahama are mouth agape in shock while Sakura just has his eyes opened and her mouth crossed comically like an (OxO). Hachiman notices this and asks.

"What? Something wrong with what I just said?"

"Ehehe... Hikki didn't know about it yet huh?"

"Well... good luck, Hachiman."

"Hachiman. Good luck."

This causes Hachiman to be confused even more.

"Umm... guys, what did you-"

Before Hachiman even get to say anything, the school bell rings.

"Ah. I need to get back to class. See you all later." The stoic girl then walks away in a hurry.

"See you later, Sakura-chan!" Yuigahama waves at Sakura as the girl left the class. She then turns to the two boys. "Let's take our seat then?"

"Yeah."

"Of course!"

____In Class, Homeroom starts____

Shortly after the Hachiman and the other students take their seat, the homeroom teacher, Hiratsuka Shizuka walks in. As she takes her place in front of the classroom, the class monitor then calls out their usual greetings.

Then, Hiratsuka starts to speak.

"Alright, everyone! I asks you to settle down cause we got ourselves a new student transferring in. Alright, you can come in now!"

As the new transfer student walks in, Hachiman then realizes what is that weird feeling he has been getting lately...

And he could only stare in shock to what or who is the cause of that feeling.

Emerge from the outside, a girl walks into the classroom.

And the girl is none other than his band member and leader, Nana Nagoshi herself.

She still has the same appearance as when she is in the gig last Saturday with the hair and all, except she is now currently wearing the Sobu High School uniform with a loose button, her necklace is outside her shirt, and she can be seen wearing tight shorts under her skirt.

After she finished writing her name on the blackboard, she then turns to face the class and speaks.

"My name is Nana Nagoshi. I was in America for a year before transferring back here for personal reasons."

She then smiles.

" I am also a music band leader named OUR Anthem. Nice to meet you all!"

Everyone in the class starts to whisper such as, "Someone from America?", "A music band leader? She must be joking." and more. Before any question being asked, Nana then suddenly turns to Hachiman with a stern gaze. Hachiman suddenly feels the pressure from the leader as she then speaks up.

"Hachi." After calling his name, she straight up heading to his seat.

"Wha- Nana! What are you-"

Quickly, she grabs his head and starts to do something onto him with a sinister face. After she's done doing something on Hachiman, she was satisfied with the result.

Hachiman, from a bleak-looking loner, is now back to his original appearance where he was last Saturday. He sports the same slick back hairstyle but wears a different pair of earrings which are diamond-shaped drop earrings. Realizing what just Nana did to him, he starts yelling.

"OI! NANA! WHAT ARE YOU DOING!?"

"Hehe! I ask Hiratsuka-sensei if you boys are allowed to wear earrings so I got you a new pair as a gift. You like it?" Nana asks while smiling 'innocently'.

Hachiman didn't say anything but could only let out a deep sigh and said, "Well... I could change back when I get the chance so-"

"Hikigaya-kun." Hiratsuka cuts him off.

"Yes, sensei?"

"You are not allowed to change anything that Nagoshi-san have made for you throughout the day. Are you clear?"

Hachiman didn't say any more words as he can't deny an order from his scary homeroom teacher. He then turns around to see the rest of his class. He can already see that almost all students in the class are gawked by how different Hachiman is now looking. Even Sagami and some of the girls in class are blushed by how 'handsome' Hachiman truly. As for a certain guy from his band, he seems to try and hold back his laughter but almost fails to do so. Almost.

'Sigh... Guess with Nana is back, things are getting chaotic now... and I'm not complaining a lot, I guess.'

____School rooftops, Lunch break____

As the lunch break comes in, all members of the music band were having a meeting at the school rooftops. They have done eating their lunch and were taking sips from their canned drinks. Nana then speaks again.

"Hachi, you still drinking that poison? I thought I told you that you can fill up that sweet meter with a soda than that."

"Nana. Please leave me along with that topic for the day. I have enough with what you did today."

"It is not that bad, Hachiman. I did say I asked sensei about those earrings."

"But my lonely life has shaken to shambles! Now checking out on me, and even some of the girls start to asking me things! I'm a nervous wreck in these things."

"PFFTT...hahaha..."

Hachiman then glares at someone who starts to laugh again.

"Oi, Tobe! Enough with that already!"

"Ehehe- AHem. right... sorry for that... Hehehe..."

"Ah. Tobe is dying."

And as Sakura has said, Tobe is having a hard time stopping laughing at the predicament that falls on Hachiman. The loner can't help it but only take a deep and sigh.

"Sigh... Right. Now that all of us are here. You want us for something, leader?"

"There are some things I want to discuss, such as our next gig and all. Since we're back together, I think it is best that we could get together for rehearsal and get a place in any slot for a live show in a Live House. I've asked my uncle for a slot in his Live House, but he told me to have all of us do some rehearsal first to get things together before doing so. I've booked the usual place for us to practice so don't forget to come."

"Huh... you work fast today."

"I aim to please. Now time is the essence as to we need to prepare for what comes next. You guys know we have that coming up, right?"

The rest of the band member nods in agreement as they know what she meant. She then continues.

"In the next few months, there will be a national competition for music bands like us to take part in. The JAMMING DREAMS Highschool band party, where every music bands with high schoolers like us will join to show off their musical capabilities."

She then continues.

"I want all of us to be in this competition. So we're gonna work hard to get our popularity to rise up. We've wasted a lot to be in this situation, so I want all of us to back together for the finals. I want all of us to be at the top where we can open up everyone's 'anthem'."

The rest of the band members were then looking determined with their band leader's speech. Hachiman then speaks up.

"Yeah. It's been far too long for us, so it is time for us to get back what we have lost. Let us play some new gig together and get a spot in the competition, everyone."

"Alright, Nana, Hachiman. Let's get us into the competition. Time to show ourselves what we could do!" Tobe exclaims.

"I'll do my best as well," Sakura said with a smile.

With a smile on her face, Nana then shouts out.

"What is your anthem!?"

The rest of the members then respond with a determined smile on their face and shout.

"This is OUR Anthem!"

"What is Our Anthem do!?"

"To spread our Anthem!"

"And how do we do it!?"

"WE play out our Anthem!"

"OUR ANTHEM!"

"Let's Rock!"

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Alright... What's up everyone and welcome to this one-shot I've made for an idea that's come up to mind.

This is an Idea I come up which is what if Hachiman find someone who saved him from being a loner and he is now in a music band. Well... more of a rock band of all things. So yeah, our loner meet up with a girl who then formed up a band with her along with two other members. Somethings happened to them in the process and things going downhill from there, which comes to this part as a one-shot so there is a full story on this.

But without further ado, Let's start talking about the OCs.

By the description given on NANA, you guys can tell that she is what is describe in the story. Her character comes up as inspiration from a Vtuber from a music group called RIOT Music (Not that Riot games company) who known as Saki Ashizawa. There is also another one that is the base of her physical appearance which is the Vocaloid 3 voice back, IA. Her personality is actually something I'm taking time to build, which is why I take inspirations from girls like Hori from Horimiya such as her likes on horror films, which I did add a cameo reference on that funny part of her. As for her voice, she can be similar to the music artist, NANO and even similar to some of the RIOT Music girls if possible.

As for the description given for Sakura, she is mostly similar in physical appearance to IA's 'sister' voice bank, ONE. Her character comes out as a Kuudere actually which is something that is a bit easier to do than Nana's. She can sing but I'm still thinking what tone she can sing. And I don't know what to add much but she is also a DJ who in charge with most of the band's audio configuration and all.

As for the original characters of the original Oregairu series, let me talk about Tobe first.

You guys might not expect that Tobe will be in this music band as a drummer, but this one I've just stumble upon while coming up with the story. In this one-shot, you can see that he said 'being a brother to the band' and that is the kind of guy that I can see within one of his personality. I like Tobe as a bro so I'm glad of getting him into the band. He can also sing actually, and he can also rap but not as fast as any known rapper in the words because his English is not that great.

And lastly, the last member to talk about, which is Hachiman. Hachiman appearance when playing with his music band is somewhat similar to when the episode where he and the service club are going to a bar to talk with Saki Kawasaki. I just add the earrings and some other accessories that make him a rock to improve the image. I also decided that his clothing must also be looking like a rocker. As for this voice, he can reach as high as Brian Burkheiser from I Prevail and Taka from One Ok Rock. The reason I decided to make his voice as such is that I make it as if his character 'Screams' his heart out when he sings.

Now, onto the music selection. Before I went ahead with each song I place in this story and the reason I choose them, I want to talk about the reason why they stopped with the last song. From what I know, there are some regulations when performing in the street and busking in some parks. I have mentioned that when the cops come in and disperse the crowd. This is something I learned why I found out that a Japanese Singer, Sayuri has performed in the street before and was stopped from singing further once because of the crowds she gathers which could block anyone passing through her performance. The words being said such as 'lending your ears for five minutes' was also inspired from the same singer.

Now moving with my music selection into this one-shot, my first song was Hurricane (Reimagined) by I PREVAIL. This song is something of Hachiman showing off his true self while the lyrics play off. Originally, it was a song where he expresses his feeling ever since their band leader, Nana left the band for over a year. However, it turns out something more of what I said earlier.

For the second song, I choose another I prevail song, 'Everytime You Leave' (acoustic guitar). If any of the I Prevail fans and those who did read the original lyrics notice, I did some changes there. The song is now more about each of the two characters feels when they are separated from each other. I'm glad that the lyrics I edit came out that since I'm sure it was to express that feeling on these two characters.

And lastly onto the last song they choose to perform, 'Hysteria' by NANO. This is an old song back in the early 2010s and it has a very good rocking tone that is similar to some American rocks at that time. The reason I choose this song is that I believe that this is the song that resonates the most with Hachiman. Ever since his confession back in his middle school and even before that, he was in constant pain from facing a lot of social anxiety and it is this song that might hit him closer to home the most.

Now, you guys did notice that Nana said the last song was actually something she writes herself. Thus, I declare that Japanese singer and artist NANO does NOT exist in this universe. So all of her songs will be originals by the band of this universe. So, I'm sorry in advance if this does rile up any feeling. I want the band to have original songs of their own so can't wait which song to add next.

Also, when you guys reading the lyrics, hope that it didn't confused you guys or anything. I have done the arrangement so that's that. I planned to do a short instruction on that but was a bit lazy to do so.

Lastly, I want to said thank you for reading this One-shot. This is something that comes out shortly before this story was published. Around a week or so when this started. So I'm glad this one is out. Thank you again for reading this.

And that is all for the day. Hope to see you guys next time...

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And shortly as well.

Because, what if I told you that this one-shot is something I didn't see as a One-shot,

but a trailer to a bigger one?

"OUR Rocking Anthem" is coming Soon. See you all later.