Hikigaya's Inner World of Spring

The school day finally ended, yet Yukino found herself accomplishing nothing.

Trying to get Hachiman and Miura together at school felt as impossible as reaching for the stars.

The "forced affection potion" was too potent, and using it in such a sacred place as the school came with the risk of being discovered.

After much deliberation, Yukino decided to pin all her hopes on the upcoming weekend.

That would be when Hachiman and Miura had plans to work out together—a golden opportunity!

Of course, her day hadn't been a total waste.

After all, Kasumigaoka and Hachiman had done some unspeakable things in the bathroom earlier.

Thanks to her "eavesdropping," Yukino had earned over 300 points from that incident.

Recalling what had happened between her boyfriend and the senior earlier in the day, Yukino couldn't help swallowing nervously. Her heartbeat quickened as a bold thought crossed her mind.

Walking side by side with Hachiman on their way home, Yukino agonized internally for a while before finally stopping in her tracks.

"Hachiman-kun!"

"Huh? Are we going to the clearing?"

"Eh? W-Whaaa!!"

Blushing deeply, Yukino stared at Hachiman in shock.

"Can you read minds?!"

"No, it's just that…" Hachiman scratched his head awkwardly.

"Lately, every time you call me, it's to go to the clearing."

"Ugh!" Yukino fidgeted with her hair, stammering.

"Well… no one's there, after all."

"But it's still outdoors!"

"Hehe, don't boys like the thrill of it?" Yukino teased with a sly smile.

"What do you think, Hachiman-kun?"

"I—well… only with you, I… I don't really like it otherwise!"

Yukino chuckled silently.

Oh, Hachiman-kun, you're so adorably dishonest!

You say you don't like it, but deep down, you clearly enjoy it, don't you?

Recalling Kasumigaoka-senpai's words from earlier, Yukino leaned in close to whisper in Hachiman's ear:

"Hachiman-kun, how about we try something… thrilling at school one day?"

"Huh?"

Hachiman instinctively took a step back, his heart racing.

"Y-Yukino, you're…?"

Hehe, gotcha! Look at you getting all excited!

You're so easy to read, Hachiman-kun!

"I'm serious," Yukino said with a smile.

"T-That's…" Hachiman gulped.

"You used to be so reserved… What's gotten into you lately?"

"Well, if it's with Hachiman-kun, it's fine!"

"!!"

Hachiman froze, staring at his shy yet earnest girlfriend. His heart thudded painfully in his chest.

"B-But still, it's school… We really shouldn't…"

"Hachiman-kun, do you really have no interest at all?"

"I…"

Hachiman hesitated.

As a perfectly normal guy, how could he not be interested? But the thought of doing something like that with Yukino—his perfect, untouchable girlfriend—at school, of all places, was almost too much for him to handle.

"L-Let's just go to the clearing for now. We'll talk about this… later."

"Alright, later it is~" Yukino replied with a knowing smile, following behind him.

Her boyfriend was clearly looking forward to it. As his girlfriend, how could she not indulge him a little?

Hehe, this will probably reduce a significant amount of his delinquency points!

I can't wait for next week at school!

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A few minutes later, Hachiman and Yukino arrived at their secret meeting spot.

"K-Kissing, right?" Hachiman asked.

Just like the day before, they hid behind the slide.

"Hachiman-kun, do you only want to kiss?" Yukino asked with a mischievous smile.

"What else, then?" Hachiman asked warily.

"Kissing's fine, just like last time."

"No, yesterday we did more than just kissing…" Yukino shyly averted her gaze, her voice growing softer.

"Hachiman-kun, t-today, how about you… take the lead?"

"Huh?"

Hachiman froze, his body stiffening.

"You mean…?"

"I mean yesterday I, um… did that for you, right? So today, you… you do it for me… Ugh!" Yukino's face turned bright red as she shyly lowered her head.

"Wait… that's just like what happened with Kasumigaoka-senpai earlier!" Hachiman thought, staring wide-eyed at Yukino.

She met his gaze with a blush, her tone soft and pleading:

"Is that… not okay?"

"N-No, it's not that…" Hachiman stammered, his face equally flushed.

He couldn't stop himself from nodding.

"Really?!" Yukino's eyes widened in surprise before lighting up with joy.

"T-Then it's fine if it's a little… messy?"

"You didn't mind yesterday," Hachiman mumbled, turning his head awkwardly.

"Hachiman-kun~" Yukino gazed at him, her eyes filled with affection.

"Alright, but first, let me use a wet wipe…"

"N-No need!" Hachiman interrupted hastily.

"Huh? No need?" Yukino blinked in surprise, her face flushing again.

"But I've been at school all day, and I've gone to the restroom so many times…"

"It's fine."

Hachiman blushed but kept his voice steady.

"To me, you're clean all over… completely clean! I don't mind at all."

"Eh?"

The gentle breeze ruffled Hachiman's hair, and his earnest expression left Yukino stunned.

I'm… fragrant?

How embarrassing!

But…

How happy that makes me!

Kasumigaoka-senpai insisted on using wet wipes earlier, but I don't need them?

Hehe!

This is a total victory!

"Well, if Hachiman-kun doesn't mind, then I'll just… sit here."

Yukino climbed onto the slide and sat down gracefully.

Perched there, her height nearly brought her face level with Hachiman's.

Hachiman's heart raced as he gazed at her, overwhelmed by his emotions.

But just then, a voice interrupted from nearby:

"My, my, what a coincidence, Hachiman-kun~ Yukino-chan~"

"?!"

Both of them froze in shock.

Looking up, they saw a woman standing nearby.

She wore a white blouse and jeans, her short hair adding to her confident demeanor. Her face bore a striking resemblance to Yukino's but exuded a more mature allure.

With a radiant smile, she said, "Oh my, you two seem to be having fun. Mind if I join?"

"Ha-Haruno-san?!" Hachiman's voice trembled as he stared at the unexpected intruder.

"O-Onee-sama?!" Yukino felt her face flush with shame.

Yesterday, it was Mom.

Today, it's my sister!

Ugh!

Fidgeting nervously with her skirt, Yukino hurriedly climbed down from the slide.

Still, despite her embarrassment and panic, a bold thought crept into her mind as she looked at her older sister.

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