Eventually, the summer vacation comes to an end as the fourth and final year of the groups highschool career begins. The morning air is crisp and warm as a cool breeze blows by. Shiori walks to school with a neutral look as Hikigaya approaches from behind.
Shiori "Your slow pace is gonna make us late."
Hikigaya "And who was it that spent an hour trying to make her cowlick stay down?"
Shiori blushes a bit in embarrassment.
Shiori "I was just trying to look good for the first day of our fourth year!"
She stops suddenly with a surprised look as Hikigaya takes her hand. She blushes as she looks up at him, blushing too.
Hikigaya "You always look good.. You don't need to change your hair for that."
He says softly as Shiori looks down, smiling a bit and tightening her grip on his hand. They eventually make it to school where many students are gathered by the front socializing and making sure they have their classes in order. Right where they usually meet, the others are gathered and waiting for their arrival. Lucy turns around and sees them holding hands.
Lucy "Ooh, look at that."
She teases as Chizuru cheers for them.
Chizuru "Wooh! Go Shiori!"
They blush in embarrassment before letting go and smiling awkwardly.
Alice "Look what you did! You made them let go!"
She points accusingly at Lucy who just smirks and puts her hands up. Haru looks at the board many students are surrounding before turning to Touma.
Haru "Why do you think they put that up for the upperclassmen? It's not like our teacher ever changes."
Touma shakes his head with a sigh, agreeing with him.
Chizuru "Alright! Let's not keep Ms. Samuel waiting any longer! Let's go baby!"
She rushes in while grabbing Touma's hand and pulling him along. The others shake their heads as Ryuji grabs hold of Lucy's hand and follows along. Haru takes Sugawara's hand following them causing Shiori and Hikigaya to giggle before doing the same. Alice watches them hold hands as Suiyoubi steps next to her. She offers her hand for Alice to take as Alice smiles a bit and plops her hand into Suiyoubi's, holding her hand and following the others. Kitaro begins walking as Hisana watches the others.
Hisana "I wish I could-"
Before she can finish her sentence, and without even looking at her, Kitaro offers his hand to her to hold. She looks at it for a moment, confused as Kitaro continues walking without changing his pace. Hisana smiles widely before grabbing his hand and holding it tightly to her face, blushing intensely. Kitaro blushes a bit but looks more upset at her reaction, rubbing his hand on her cheek. They all walk to class, each holding each other's hands.
Samuel "Welcome back everyone. I hope you missed me as much as I missed you."
Airi/Chizuru "Hi Ms. Samuel!"
They say together before giggling and taking their seats. As everyone begins entering the class, Hisana takes in all she can of Kitaro's hand.
Hisana 'Ah~ I hope this never ends..'
She thinks before his hand is suddenly swiped from her.
Kitaro "Kuzan, what's up?"
Kuzan nods to him as Hisana stands there, devastated. Mormo approaches her on the ground.
Mormo "Man, real bummer. I'm sorry for your loss."
He looks up at her.
Mormo "You could always hold me though. Just press me real close and tight to your-"
Suddenly, he's picked up by Lucy and cocked back as she prepares to throw him. She pitches him as hard as she can through a window Hikigaya just opened just for her. Mormo yells as he flies across the classroom and through the window causing Samuel to look up from her desk, confused.
Samuel "What was that?"
Lucy "Cockroach."
Hikigaya "Yeah, a big one."
He giggles and high fives Haru.
Daiki "So you threw it out the third story window..?"
He asks quietly from his seat.
Samuel "Alright everyone, in your seats!"
She says with a smile as the class gathers itself.
Samuel "Let us begin your final year of highschool."
She says with a determined smile as the class cheers.
After school, in the club room, the entire group slumps in their chairs with greyed out, deathly looks as they droop. Tsuki stares at them in confusion and concern as Milo plays a game on her phone happily and Riley sits in her perfect posture, elegant way.
Tsuki "Uh, guys? You okay?.."
Hikigaya "It's the last year of highschool…"
Chizuru "And none of us have gotten started on our careers…"
Sugawara "What are we gonna do?.."
They say with dead looks as they stress about the future.
Riley "Worry not Sugawara. I am sure my family can be charitable and help get you into any University you wish. Perhaps Gollem Tech or Sanrich District?"
Lucy sits up with a look of judgement.
Lucy "Two of the top universities in the Districts are considered charitable?.."
Haru sits up too with a smile on his face.
Haru "Haha! That one sounds like Sandwich!"
He laughs as Riley sweats a bit. Sugawara sighs as he lays his head down on his arms.
Sugawara "No thanks Ri. I think I have an idea of what I'm gonna do but getting started is the hard part.."
He says with a worried tone as Haru leans close to him.
Haru "Don't worry Suga! No matter what you do, I'll be right here to help you!"
He says with a smile as Sugawara blushes. Chizuru smiles a bit, still worried about the future but tries to spark conversation.
Chizuru "What about you Shiori? Haven't you been writing your book this whole time? That sounds like a decent path to follow."
Shiori sighs with a slight concerned look.
Shiori "Maybe… I've been really on and off about it. Let alone if it is even any good.. I'm afraid when I turn it into a publisher after I finish it, it'll be turned down.."
She drops her head as gloom hovers over her.
Shiori "I don't think I can take that kind of rejection…"
She says, drooped over the desk.
Milo "Well if you never turn it in, you'll fail either way, right?"
Shiori lifts her head with a surprised look as Milo doesn't stop playing her game. Shiori gets a slightly more determined look, realizing her words are correct as Milo loses her game.
Milo "Aw man!"
She says dropping the game to her side in frustration. She then stands up with a stretch.
Milo "Welp, if that's all about that. I'm gonna go find someone to help cause I'm bored."
She begins to walk away when Ryuji speaks.
Ryuji "Speaking of which, I guess I should tell you guys now."
Everyone looks at Ryuji in surprise and confusion.
Ryuji "I don't know if I can continue in the Helpers Club."
He says with an intense look. Haru and Hikigaya jump back.
Hikigaya/Haru "Whaaat??"
Haru "Come on man! You're like the heart and soul of our club!"
Hikigaya "Yeah, you can't bail on us now!"
They shout as Ryuji looks away with closed, slightly annoyed eyes.
Ryuji "I'm sorry but if I'm going to pursue my career in cooking, I have got to get more serious."
They give him conflicted looks.
Lucy "Between the certifications and training, he really won't have much time for anything else."
She says in support of Ryuji but also kind of bummed. Shiori thinks as they talk about his career before speaking up.
Shiori "He's right."
They all look back at her with surprised looks.
Shiori "We're in our last year of highschool. Time for messing around is running out, it's time we get serious about the rest of our lives."
They stare at her surprised by her words as Sugawara and Ryuji get determined smiles.
Sugawara/Ryuji "Right."
Lucy smirks as Suiyoubi smiles and Alice cheers.
Alice "Yeah! A motivational speech from Fullsky will cure any doubts! I'm gonna be a full time superhero!"
She says confidently as the others doubt the statement.
Touma "My dad owns a lumber company. I guess I can start earning my keep there."
He says with his hand on his chin, thinking about the idea.
Chizuru "I wouldn't mind being a stay at home mom."
She says teasingly as Touma looks away blushing, embarrassed. The others also look away as Shiori and Lucy giggle.
Tsuki "Ahem."
He clears his throat awkwardly.
Tsuki "That's great and all but it kinda sounds not so good for the club."
Shiori looks at him with a smile.
Shiori "The club will live on. With the three of you at the helm!"
Tsuki looks shocked as Milo smiles excitedly.
Tsuki/Milo "What??"
Riley smiles softly.
Kitaro "I think that's a great idea."
He says, partially sarcastic as Hikigaya smiles.
Hikigaya "I mean, people will still need help when we're gone. We can't let them down."
Tsuki "W-well yeah b-but how are we supposed to do that without all of you?"
Ryuji "Guess you'll have to find out the way we did."
He says coolly as Tsuki sweats.
Milo "Hell yeah! We're in charge now! There are so many people out there we can help!"
She says, pumping her fist into the air.
Riley "Yes, I would love to see the challenges common people face and help them overcome them. I think I'll find it… fulfilling."
She says genuinely as Tsuki sighs.
Tsuki "I guess so.."
Hikigaya "That settles it."
He says, standing up.
Hikigaya "Starting tomorrow, the Helpers Club will be under new management!"
Haru "May you spread help and support as far as you can!"
He says with a big smile as the group all gets up and gathers themselves.