Hikigaya's Inner World of Spring

"Senpai, maybe… we shouldn't? This place feels too risky. Someone might find us."

"Hah? We've come this far, and now you want to run away, Air-kun?"

"But…"

"Don't worry, I've already planned ahead. We'll hide behind the lockers in the farthest corner of the changing room. That spot's a blind spot. Even if someone comes in, they won't see us!"

Kasumigaoka released Hachiman and glanced thoughtfully at the lockers.

"If you're still paranoid and someone really does come in, we can just hide inside the lockers."

Hachiman fell silent.

His gaze dropped, his heart heavy.

The guilt of what he was about to do with Kasumigaoka weighed on him.

Images of Yukinoshita, who trusted him so much, flashed in his mind…

The pangs of self-reproach were unbearable.

"Air-kun, come on, let's head to the corner."

Kasumigaoka tugged him into the farthest corner of the changing room.

The corner had a small window. Looking down through it, the schoolyard was visible below.

"No, this won't work!"

Seeing the window, Hachiman's expression shifted.

"This spot's no good. The students on the field could see us!"

"Hah?"

Kasumigaoka glanced at the schoolyard below.

"It's noon. There's hardly anyone out there, and those who are are too focused on playing. Who'd even look this way?"

"Regardless, it's too risky! Senpai, can't we pick another spot?"

"Another spot?"

Kasumigaoka's lips twitched. She crossed her arms, clearly irritated.

"Fine, then suggest one."

"Uh… let me think… maybe…"

Hachiman coughed awkwardly.

"I'll figure something out another day?"

"Hmph! You drag me here and expect me to leave empty-handed?" Kasumigaoka chuckled, clearly exasperated.

"Look, it's just this spot…"

"If you don't cooperate, don't blame me for what happens next!"

She suddenly pulled out her phone and waved it in front of him.

Hachiman's pupils dilated in shock.

His earlier resolve to resist immediately crumbled.

With a defeated sigh, he said, "I… I understand."

Her stern expression melted into a satisfied grin. Kasumigaoka patted his shoulder.

"See? That's the spirit. A man should honor his promises."

"But, Senpai… about the gym clothes…"

Hachiman's gaze was troubled as he looked at the gym uniform Kasumigaoka wore—Yukinoshita's gym uniform.

"I'm not changing!" Kasumigaoka dismissed the idea with a wave of her hand.

"Wearing her uniform is half the fun—it's meant to stimulate you, Air-kun!"

"I'm just worried… worried that if it gets dirty, Yukinoshita might notice…"

"She won't. We'll just be careful, won't we?" Kasumigaoka smiled slyly at him.

"Don't tell me you lack confidence in me—or in yourself?"

"I lack confidence in both!"

"Hah, don't be so hard on yourself. Besides, her class doesn't have P.E. today. Worst case, if it does get dirty, I'll just wash it for her."

"..."

Hachiman fell into resigned silence.

He could tell that no matter what he said, Kasumigaoka wasn't taking off that uniform.

"I… I understand," he said at last, exhaling heavily.

"Good boy~"

Kasumigaoka's grin grew wider as she leaned closer to Hachiman, clearly intending to kiss him.

But just as she was about to—

"Senpai, wait… do you, uh, have any protection?"

"Huh? What are you talking about?"

Her face froze in confusion, then turned to mild annoyance.

"Don't play dumb. You know what I mean," Hachiman deadpanned.

Kasumigaoka cleared her throat awkwardly. "…I didn't bring any."

Hachiman's eyes lit up, and he feigned disappointment.

"Then it's a no-go. I'm not taking any risks. I can't have Senpai ending up… pregnant!"

Kasumigaoka smirked.

"Well, what a coincidence. Today just so happens to be my safe day. No risk at all!"

"Excuse me?"

Unfazed by his final attempt at escape, Kasumigaoka countered casually:

"And even if there's a slim chance, well, we can just have the baby, can't we?"

"No way!"

Hachiman's mind screamed.

He'd only ever thought about having kids with Yukinoshita.

This was his last stand, his unshakable boundary.

"Relax~ I'm just teasing you." Kasumigaoka chuckled.

"Air-kun, during the safe period, there's a 99% chance it won't happen. Just trust me, okay?"

"…I…"

Hachiman closed his eyes, letting out a deep sigh.

"I understand."

At this point, there was no turning back.

Hachiman's thoughts turned to Yukinoshita once more.

I'm sorry, Yukinoshita. I tried my best.

As Kasumigaoka leaned in, she abruptly paused, her voice taking on a teasing tone.

"By the way, before we start… has Yukinoshita ever, you know, bitten you?"

"Bitten? Uh, yeah. My neck, my ear, stuff like that."

"Hah, you two really are pure."

"...What?"

Hachiman blinked in confusion, utterly lost at her implications.

"You'll see soon enough, Air-kun. You're about to learn something new~"

Kasumigaoka smiled mischievously, her lips curling in anticipation.

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Meanwhile, near the changing room, Yukinoshita hid by the staircase.

She wanted to be closer, but standing at the door felt too conspicuous—and she didn't want to risk them noticing.

[Ding! Kasumigaoka Utaha is currently doing… with Hikigaya Hachiman.]

Reading the system's message, Yukinoshita froze, her eyes widening.

What?!

She's doing that with my Hachiman?!

"Kasumigaoka-senpai… isn't that… dirty?"

Her hands trembled as she instinctively touched her lips, her heart racing.

She had never even considered such things!

For minutes, Yukinoshita remained in a daze.

The system notifications kept coming, one after another.

"This is… too much."

Her legs gave out, and she slumped onto the cold stairs, clutching herself.

"…Hachiman… my Hachiman…"

Tears welled up in her eyes as her voice cracked.

The pain in her chest was unbearable, like needles piercing her heart.

"No… I trust him. I trust Hachiman. He loves me. He only loves me!"

She murmured, trying to convince herself.

Yet, deep down, her resolve faltered.

Unconsciously, her hand reached for the pair of movie-watching glasses in her pocket.

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