1 My Semi-Nihilistic Theory Is Right
Hachiman POV
What does it mean to be human? What does it mean to be alive? I believe in God because there are things that scientific theories, such as the Big Bang Theory, cannot explain; where did the first atoms of the first periodic elements come from? In short, I believe in God, but I do not think there is any true purpose to the existence of life. Everyday, all we humans do is eat, go to school or work, come home, and sleep. Some may argue that our one and only purpose is to reproduce for the sole purpose of the continuity of Homo Sapiens.
I am starting to sound like Kagari [1]! If only I could use Suzuha's time machine to jump to another world line and question God why I am here [2]...
Anyway, getting back to my internal monologue... Where was I? Oh! The purpose of reproduction. If our one purpose in life is to reproduce in droves to overpopulate the Earth, why have kids? Why do so many stupid people choose to have children? I can think of many groups to get rid of so that we can save the world.
Try not to get off topic, Hachiman!
Now, you may be asking yourself why I am having such ridiculous thoughts on situations that I cannot control. It's because something strange happened this morning. Little did I know that it would change my life forever.
Yukino POV
The alarm on my phone went off at 8:00 AM. I slowly opened my eyes, but immediately closed them as the sunlight made its way through my window and onto my face. I stretched and was about to yawn when I heard something that startled me.
"Mew."
Was that a cat? Opening my eyes, I noticed a black... limb? I reached out to shut the alarm on my phone when I noticed that the limb extended its way to my body. I was about to say, "What the hell", but instead...
"Mew?"
...
This cannot be happening. Is this a dream come true? Have I really become a cat? Intrigued by my appearance, I sprinted to the bathroom and jumped onto the counter. Staring into the mirror, what I see before me really is the body of a cat. I have blue eyes, short ears, and a tail.
Suddenly, I hear footsteps approaching my apartment door. The sound of keys being inserted and clicking with a turn gives way for whoever is on the other side to enter my apartment. The feeling of dread fills my stomach as I hear a voice call out.
"Yukino-chan! Are you here? Guess who's here to see you."
It's my sister. This is bad! This is really bad. If she sees me like this, what will she do to me?
"Looks like she already went to school. Oh! Before I leave, I should probably use the bathroom," Nee-san says.
I usually do not panic, but this is really bad, ya kmeow? Did I just think in the voice of a cat?! What in the world is going on here?!
"Ara! What is this? A kitten? I did not know Yukino-chan had a kitten! How cute!" Nee-san exclaims as she picks me up, holding me under my armpits.
That is it, woman! You will now be on the receiving end of the mightiest roar you have ever heard!
"Mew!"
"D'aaaaaaaaaw! You're so cute!"
Never mind.
. . . . . . .
For whatever reason, Nee-san took me with her. We were driving on some streets that are not familiar to me. I've got a bad feeling about this [3].
After about 15 minutes, we parked in front of someone's house.
"This is Hikigaya's place. He's a friend of my little sisters," Said Nee-san.
Okay. At least I'm not going to get slaughtered by the crazy dog of one her friends, which I'm sure someone in her circle has. And what was that last part about Hikigaya-kun being my friend? That's not... Well, I know that I at least care about him, even if I do not know what he means to me.
Nee-san, carrying me in her arms, rang the doorbell, which was answered by Komachi.
"Hello. How may I help you?" Komachi said.
"I am here to see Hachiman Hikigaya. My name is Haruno Yukinoshita," Nee-san replied, a big smile on her face.
Komachi's face lit up as she recognized Nee-san as my older sister. "Come in! I will go get him. He is asleep right now."
After a few minutes, Komachi, careful to not be too loud, jogged down the stairs. Hikigaya-kun trudged behind her and approached the living room, where we were currently seated. I noticed his eyes widen upon realizing that Nee-san was the one to request his presence.
"What do you want, Haruno-san? Do you have any idea how early it is?"
"Relax, Hikigaya! It's Friday, so you should be happy. Besides, I got you something," Nee-san said, smirking as she picked me up to meet Hikigaya-kun's gaze. "Can you take care of this little kitty for me? I found it in Yukino's apartment, but I don't trust her to raise some stray."
She gently placed me into the hands of a confused Hikigaya-kun. Hey! Just because I love cats does not mean that I will accidentally hurt one due to a situation in which I am stupefied by its cuteness! How little does this woman trust me?
"Okay? Bye!" Nee-san waved as she ran to her car and drove off.
"Hey, wait!" Hikigaya-kun tried to protest, but it was too late.
"Hikitired-kun, try to be more efficient when making important decisions!" I tried to say, but of course, it all came out as one elongated meow.
Hikigaya-kun stared down at me, his dead fish eyes softened as he gently set me down. "It looks like I have no choice but to take care of you. Will you be fine with me temporarily being your master, Kuro-chan?" [4]
What kind of name is Kuro-chan? How generic. "As long as it is you that will take care of me, then I suppose it will have to suffice," I meowed.
"Good." He leaned down and scratched my chin area, making me purr subconsciously.
Hachiman POV
There is no purpose to life. I know that. Life can be full of stress, which is why I love Kamakura. He can be a very therapeutic little fur ball.
I stared at the helpless little kitten in front of me. It's... so cute! Wait, I must not betray Kamakura! But...
As I began another internal monologue, I couldn't help but wonder something: Why in the hell would Haruno assume that I would take care of this kitten? I never told her that I like cats.
Feeling creeped out, I went upstairs to get ready for school. Unbeknownst to me, Kuro-chan was following me, jumping onto every step in two second intervals.
To Be Continued
[1] Rewrite reference
[2] Steins;Gate reference
[3] Star Wars reference
[4] Kuro in Japanese means "Black."
