Hikigaya's Inner World of Spring

"Senpai, you're going too far!"

With a slight blush on his cheeks, Hikigaya Hachiman voiced his frustration at Kasumigaoka Utaha.

"Why did you force me to watch... something like that!"

"Didn't Air-kun enjoy it?" Kasumigaoka's tone was composed as she turned her back to Hachiman and bent over to flush the toilet.

The perfect S-shaped curve of her figure made Hachiman instinctively avert his gaze.

The sound of rushing water echoed through the restroom, matching the erratic pounding of his heart.

"Who... who would enjoy watching something like that!"

"Hehe~" Kasumigaoka turned around, smiling.

"From what I know, all boys have some hidden perverted tendencies. Deep down, they want to see certain... unspeakable scenes, like what you just saw."

"You—"

Hachiman instinctively took a step back, his gaze darting away.

There was no denying it. Kasumigaoka-senpai's seductive ways were utterly overwhelming. Spending an entire senior year with someone like her...

This won't do! I'll have to figure out a way to deal with this in the future!

"By the way, Air-kun, has Yukinoshita ever shown you something like what I just did?"

"Huh?" Hachiman's jaw tightened. "...Of course not! She's nothing like you, such a pervert!"

"Pfft, really? Even though you've seen every inch of her, something like this is a no-go? Can't a loving girlfriend indulge her boyfriend's... unique preferences?"

"I don't have any such preferences!"

Hachiman's tone was resolute, but Kasumigaoka only chuckled, leaving the atmosphere in the restroom increasingly awkward.

Hachiman was desperate to get out of this suffocating situation with this overwhelmingly seductive "goddess."

"Senpai, let's just—"

"Before we leave, I have one last question. Air-kun, who do you think is better looking? Me or Yukinoshita?"

Kasumigaoka's abrupt interruption froze Hachiman in his tracks.

"Eh?"

Hachiman hesitated for a few seconds, then cautiously replied, "Senpai and Yukinoshita are both beautiful in their own ways..."

"Dummy, I'm not talking about looks. I mean just now..."

"What!?"

Hachiman's eyes widened as he looked at Kasumigaoka, both embarrassed and frustrated.

"Who looked better?"

"There's no way I can answer that! And stop asking such perverted questions!"

"I'm only perverted for Air-kun."

Seeing Hachiman's face turn a deep shade of red, Kasumigaoka leaned closer, her smile deepening.

"You've gotten a good look at both of us before, right? So, be honest. Who's better? Remember, no favoritism!"

"..."

"Come on, admit it. I'm better than Yukinoshita, aren't I?"

"..."

"Air-kun~~~"

"!!!"

Hachiman's body stiffened as images of the two girls unbiddenly flashed through his mind. Against his better judgment, he found himself comparing them.

"It's... Senpai."

Crap! What am I even saying!?

Yukinoshita, I'm so sorry...

Kasumigaoka's smile blossomed as she leaned in closer, her delicate face inches from his.

"Let me ask one more thing, Air-kun. When we kissed earlier, did it feel better than when you kissed Yukinoshita? Or was it... still me?"

As she spoke, Kasumigaoka gently blew on Hachiman's ear, her voice carrying a hint of teasing malice.

"Be honest. No lying."

"It's still... Senpai..."

Yukinoshita, I'm sorry again!

I actually compared the two of you with her... Forgive me!

Kasumigaoka chuckled lightly. "Hehe, Air-kun really is such an honest boy!"

Hachiman remained silent, consumed by guilt and regret. A deep sense of betrayal weighed heavily on him, suffocating him.

"Alright, then one last question, Air-kun. That night... between me and Yukinoshita, who was better?"

"!!!"

Hachiman's pupils shrank as his mind went blank.

"Of course, it's me, right?"

Utaha's smile was radiant, brimming with anticipation.

This has crossed the line!

Yukinoshita, I swear I won't betray you on this!

"It's... Yukinoshita!"

"You're lying, aren't you? Tsk, I just called you an honest boy."

"I... I'm not!" Hachiman's voice faltered.

"Not?"

Kasumigaoka giggled, licking her lips provocatively.

"If you really think Yukinoshita is better, I, as a competitive woman, refuse to accept that."

Her gaze was brimming with desire, and the implications in her tone were unmistakable.

"What are you planning!?"

"To prove that I'm better than your girlfriend in every way."

"Sen... Senpai, didn't you just say you wouldn't... not in the restroom..."

"I changed my mind. It's your fault for lying to me."

"I didn't!"

"Whether you're lying or not, we'll find out soon enough."

"Stop!"

As Kasumigaoka pressed closer, Hachiman's heart raced, his breathing quickened.

"Senpai, we really can't today. Yesterday, I already..."

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"Kasumigaoka-senpai and Hachiman were on the rooftop during lunch, and they didn't look like they were just talking about studying..."

"And just now, they both disappeared suddenly. I don't know where they went, but maybe they're looking for books together—or possibly... went to the restroom together."

"In any case, the fact that they disappeared is a bad sign."

"Yukinoshita-san, I know you're friends with Kasumigaoka-senpai, but let me remind you—keep Hachiman away from her. That woman is definitely suspicious."

Kawasaki spoke seriously, her expression stern as she relayed her observations to Yukinoshita.

Yukinoshita was caught between laughter and tears.

My dear Hachiman is missing, and Kawasaki-san is even more worried than I am!

"I understand. I'll keep an eye on them. Thank you for your concern, Kawasaki-san."

"Mm."

With that, Kawasaki prepared to leave, but Yukinoshita quickly stopped her.

"By the way... may I ask, Kawasaki-san, after a week has passed, have you found a boy you like?"

"Huh? Ah!!"

The usually composed Kawasaki blushed deeply, stammering, "A boy I like? No way, a girl like me..."

"Do you have one?"

Yukinoshita pressed further, eager to keep Kawasaki occupied and prevent her from entering the restroom.

There was no helping it.

She had to stall Kawasaki.

She couldn't let her interrupt Hachiman and Kasumigaoka.

But the silence from the system was making Yukinoshita anxious.

Come on, I'm covering for you two!

Why haven't you started yet?

This is nerve-wracking!

Hurry up and get to it!

Don't tell me you went in there just for a kiss.

Time is limited—there are only three days left to complete the Husband-care Task!

[Ding! Kasumigaoka Utaha embraced Hikigaya Hachiman tightly. System points: +80.]

Upon hearing this, Yukinoshita's eyes lit up.

Oh? Could it be starting now?

Please don't disappoint me!

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