Annotation: "The path of a loner is well-worn territory for Hachiman Hikigaya--no friends and nothing to lose. Sure, he's had more social contact than usual thanks to the Service Club, but the recent awkwardness between him and Yui Yuigahama is nothing new. Their relationship is just back to square one, the way it should be ... except that Yukino Yukinoshita is determined to celebrate her approaching birthday and Miss Hiratsuka has issued an ultimatum that they fill the empty spot in the club by Monday. With little practice shopping for girls or connectiing with people, Hachiman has his work cut out for him ..."--Page [4] of cover.