Hikigaya's Inner World of Spring

Yukinoshita was panicking inside.

This was a thousandfold physiological need!

She couldn't imagine how much difficulty Hachiman must be enduring right now!

"Wait for me, Hachiman-kun. I… I'll help you solve your problem immediately."

Not only that, but this was also a rare chance to feel her beloved Hachiman up close.

Hmm, it had been a week since she last touched her husband. She was also suppressing her own needs.

Of course...

Cough, but the main priority was still helping Hachiman resolve his urgent issue!

Panting heavily, Yukinoshita wiped the sweat from her brow, only to find herself staring at the many branching paths within the park.

Great!

Ahhh!

She was lost again.

Where on earth was the public restroom in this park?!

She needed to get there immediately to help Hachiman-kun with his needs!

Just as Yukinoshita was nearing desperation, an astonished voice rang out beside her.

"Is that… Yukinoshita?"

"Ah?!"

Startled, Yukinoshita turned her head.

It was Miura!!!

Oh no! She had been caught!

"It is you!"

Even though Yukinoshita was wearing a baseball cap and dressed in ultra-short denim shorts that she rarely wore, Miura recognized her "nemesis" at a glance.

There was no avoiding it.

Now that she had been spotted, she had to grit her teeth and engage in conversation.

Hachiman-kun, wait for me! Just give me thirty seconds—I'll be right there!

"Yes, it's me."

Yukinoshita smiled faintly, her demeanor calm and collected.

Miura squinted her eyes, her tone unkind.

"What are you doing here?"

"Uh…"

Cough. Of course, I'm here to matchmake you and my Hachiman-kun for some physical intimacy!

"Oh! I get it!"

Before Yukinoshita could answer, Miura suddenly seemed to understand.

"You're worried about Hachiman, aren't you?"

Cough cough. "Well, I am his girlfriend," Yukinoshita replied, following Miura's lead.

"Your boyfriend is doing well. Under my guidance, his physical stamina is top-notch now."

"Who cares about that…"

Ahhh!

It's already been over thirty seconds!

I'm in a rush!

Could you please stop talking to me?!

I'm so anxious!

Hachiman-kun desperately needs me right now!

Hachiman-kun, don't explode! Your wife is coming to comfort you soon!

"Yukinoshita, are you saying—"

It was clear Miura hadn't noticed Yukinoshita's unusual urgency. Gritting her teeth, she pressed further:

"Oh! I see what you mean. You're afraid I'll make a move on your Hachiman, aren't you? That I'll seduce your boyfriend?"

"Afraid?"

Though Yukinoshita felt like she was about to go mad with anxiety, she remained outwardly composed.

"Do you remember what I told you on the rooftop last time? Heh, I have complete confidence in my Hachiman-kun. Even if it's a beauty like Miura-san, in Hachiman-kun's eyes, you're just a blank sheet of paper. You wouldn't shake him in the slightest."

"You…"

Miura clenched her fists, her teeth gritting audibly.

"Don't underestimate me!"

"Underestimate you?"

Yukinoshita smiled slightly.

"I simply have faith in Hachiman-kun."

"!!!"

Though Yukinoshita framed it as confidence in Hachiman, to Miura, it was unbearably condescending.

Miura felt an unprecedented sense of ridicule and humiliation!

"Yukinoshita!"

Taking a deep breath, Miura struggled to keep her composure.

"Just now… your Hachiman indirectly kissed me!"

"Indirectly kissed?"

"From my water bottle…"

Blushing, Miura smugly recounted how Hachiman had just drunk her water.

But to her surprise, Yukinoshita responded nonchalantly:

"An indirect kiss? So what? Who cares?"

"???"

"Forget an indirect kiss. Even if you actually kissed Hachiman, I wouldn't mind."

"What did you say??"

"Ha…"

Yukinoshita's voice was calm.

"I'm not a petty woman. As long as you don't sleep with my Hachiman, why would I care?"

"You, you, you…"

Miura was utterly dumbfounded.

Was Yukinoshita really this magnanimous?

No!

No woman would be this indifferent about her man!

Someone as exceptional as Yukinoshita would only care even more about her boyfriend!

The only explanation was...

She was looking down on her!

That's right! Yukinoshita was mocking her!

Curse her!

Damn Yukinoshita!

Biting her lip, Miura muttered, "If Hachiman hadn't gone to the restroom just now, your Hachiman might've already—"

"Already what?" Yukinoshita cut in sharply.

"N-Nothing!"

Realizing her slip-up, Miura clammed up in a panic.

Yukinoshita couldn't be bothered to further provoke Miura.

After all, she had something far more pressing to attend to!

Hachiman-kun, please don't explode...

"Oh, right. You said Hachiman went to the restroom. Which way is it?"

"Hmph! It's about a hundred meters north…"

But just as Miura was giving directions—

Yukinoshita suddenly froze, her expression turning pale.

"What?!"

At that moment, a voice rang out in her mind:

[Ding! Hachiman Hikigaya and…]

[Ding! Self-protection mission complete.]

[Reward: 1,000 points, plus one lottery box.]

"???"

Yukinoshita's eyes widened in shock.

Hachiman-kun…

Had someone else helped him?!

And the person was—

Covering her mouth, Yukinoshita's face was filled with disbelief.

"How could it be her? This is impossible…"

"What's wrong with you?"

Seeing Yukinoshita's sudden shift in expression, Miura was startled and full of questions.

"Nothing…"

Yukinoshita forced herself to appear calm.

"Anyway, thank you for taking care of Hachiman-kun. I'm in a hurry to use the restroom, so let's talk later."

With that, Yukinoshita sprinted toward the public restroom.

"..."

Miura stood in silence.

She had initially planned to check on Hachiman herself, but now that Yukinoshita had gone, there was no need for her to follow.

"Humph, Yukinoshita, you dare to look down on me? Just wait! One day, I'll… take your man from you!"

With clenched fists and a reddened face, Miura snorted before resuming her run.

Meanwhile, Yukinoshita was pale as she rushed toward the restroom, her mind in turmoil.

Great!

How could the person helping Hachiman be…

Kawasaki?!

Well, at least he wouldn't explode anymore, thanks to Kawasaki calming him down.

"Did Kawasaki drink Hachiman's water…?"

Otherwise, this made no sense!

[Ding! Hachiman Hikigaya and Saki Kawasaki are engaging in…]

As the system's voice echoed again, Yukinoshita's pupils shrank.

"What?!"

They were at it again?!

This was a complete disaster!

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